Mason - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

1974 Shelton, Wa. City Directory-Lookups?

akaglenda — 21 Nov 2008 9:29:17 GMT

In some cases, it shows name of spouse, children, occupation and address. Send a full name and I will look them up. Hopefully this will help someone in their research.

Need obituary

Char_Brosam — 28 Sep 2008 9:45:34 GMT

Hoping someone on this board can find the obituary for me. Please email me off the board charlieb@mchsi.com. Thank you in advance.

George Washington Beers Eaton MI>Mason/Grays Harbor WA

N2ancestors — 10 Nov 2008 9:27:57 GMT

George Washington Beers, son of Stephen Frederick Beers and Nancy Mason Decker, born Jan 1857 in Jackson County, MI. In 1880, George is living with his sister and brother-in-law, W.H.M. and Minerva Dunbar in Eaton, Eaton Rapids, MI. He moved to Shelton Wash. In the mid-1880’s where he became a section hand on a lumber railroad. Lillian E. Darling is the mother’s name given on Clyde’s death certificate., but George is with with Mary E. McCormic in 1910 and 1920. In 1910, George is called a widower and his Housekeeper is Mary McCormic and his son is noted as 8. His son is Clyde Henry Beers, who was born in May 1892 and died in 25 Jan. 1919 at the age of 26 in Hoquiam, WA. George Beers and family are mentioned in the Mason County Journal dated Friday, 2 August 1912, as uncle and aunt of deceased Charles Curtis Beers who drowned while rescuing two women from the Wishkah River about two miles above Aberdeen.

George Washington Beers died 23 Nov. 1937 in Shelton. The name of his wife given on his death certificate is Lillian Trimble. George Washington Beers was my paternal great-uncle, being a brother to Curtis Benjamin Beers (my grandfather), Minerva Beers Dunbar, Malinda Beers Miller, Uriah Hezekiah Beers and Rowena Frances Beers Walls

I would love to hear from anyone who can shed some light on these various women who had a relationship with George W, Beers, and would also appreciate if someone could supply me with George and Clyde’s obituaries or other info as available. I will be happy to share what I have on anyone mentioned above.

Beers: Michigan > Mason/Grays Harbor Washington

Dunbar Eaton Co, MI > Mason Co. WASH

N2ancestors — 7 Nov 2008 1:23:17 GMT

Sometime after 1880, William Horace Malcolm Dunbar and his wife, Minerva Beers, migrated to Mason County, Wash. Territory from Eaton County, MI. Their son Horace Dunbar, born Mich. 1868 came with them. They settled in Shelton near other Beers and Dunbar relatives.

Horace A. Dunbar married Minnie Gray b. 1872 , dau of William Gray and Sarah Emily Povey, on 1 Jan. 1890 in Mason County WA.

Horace and Minnie had the following children: All born Shelton, Mason, WASH.

Eola Dunbar, age 9 in 1900
Eva May Dunbar, age 6 in 1900 m. John Thomas Borst 1911, died 30 Sep 1971 Milwaukie, OR, buried Willmette Nat’l. Cem. Portland OR. Borsts had child/children.
Arvilla Dunbar age 1 in 1900
Clifford Dunbar age 6 in 1910
Millard [Allen] Dunbar, age 3 in 1910
Harry Allen Dunbar Estimated birth year: 1910; Death date: 01 Dec 1916; Death place: Shelton, Mason, Washington. Age at death: 6 years 7 months 2 days

Would like to hear from anyone who is related to these families. A copy of any obituaries available would be most appreciated. Minerva Beers was my paternal great-aunt.

obit please--MARY VANBLARICOM -- 24 Jan 2008--Shelton

daninor — 6 Nov 2008 1:53:01 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find a obit for--

MARY VANBLARICOM 26 Mar 1918-- 24 Jan 2008 (Shelton

thanks in advance

Obit Request: Merle E Luther, 1923 - 1995, Grapeview

ChuckPerry369 — 11 Sep 2008 5:45:34 GMT

I would sure appreciate some help getting an obituary for Merle.

MERLE E LUTHER 14 May 1922 15 Sep 1998 (P) 98546 (Grapeview, Mason, WA) (none specified) 533-14-7442 Washington

Thanks,
Chuck

Rush/Martin

natmartin28 — 8 Jul 2008 8:46:00 GMT

I am seeking information and/or descendents of James Rush and Clothilde Marie Martin. According to the 1892 cenus they were residing in Allyn, Mason County, Washington.
James was suppoedly born in Ohio and Clothilde was born in Louisiana in 1863.

Nat Martin

Obituary Lookup please

oldmedico — 16 Jun 2008 12:15:08 GMT

I would appreciate it if someone could post the wording of the obituary for:

Adrian W. Wright, died 24 May 1974 in Shelton.

Thank you,

Bill Stewart

Family

Paul E Cooper — 23 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Any one from Shelton (Union) Washington Mason County
bybthe name of Van Overbeck

Frydenberg, Miklethun, Keir Family in Mason County

dollie_o — 8 Nov 2001 4:51:01 GMT

I'm looking for information on my family who settled in Mason County, WA. My Grandparents are Violet Keir and Elwood Frydenberg. Elwood's parents are Anna Miklethun and Claus Frydenberg. Claus and Anna came to Mason County from Griggs County, ND between 1910 and 1914. According to the Washington State birth index, their 3rd child, Lawrence O., was born in Mason County in 1914. I believe that several members of Anna's family (surname Miklethun) also came to Mason County from North Dakota but have been unable to form any connections with the many Miklethun names I have located buried in Shelton Memorial Park. Vi's parents are Rose Ribbans and Hendry Keir. They settled in Mason County approx 1929 from Kitsap County, WA. Rose's sister, Eva "Ribbans" Latzel, still lives in Mason County.

MARRIAGE RECORD SHELTON WA. PLEASE

bluezman613 — 1 Apr 2008 3:45:37 GMT

I,m trying to find a marriage record for the marriage of Amanda Pulver to John Petey. I believe they were married in May 1898 in Shelton, Washington. Married by WS Baldwin Justice of the Peace. Amanda would have been about 50-51 years old and John about 56. She was born in Ontario Canada and he in Toledo, Ohio. Family spells name Petey but have also seen it spelled Pete or Petee etc. Any help greatly appreciated.

Obit Look up for the Depoe family please?

grammie33467 — 3 Apr 2007 5:58:53 GMT

Hi..Could someone look up the following obits for me?

Weldon Depoe died October 15, 1987
Charles Depoe died February 28, 1999
Ralph Depoe died November 8, 2006

Thank you so much.

Sherry

Case, Stevenson

tamvargas — 2 Oct 2007 5:37:02 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandparents James Harry Stevenson and Lillian Case. My father was born on 29 May 1917 in Shelton Mason Wa. He was number 4 on his birth certificate. It lists my grandfather as a shingle mill owner would records from 1917 still exist for the business industry in Shelton? The only other thing I can think of is that we were raised Catholic so I am assuming that they were Catholic. Is there one or more parish's in Shelton? I am going to visit next week and wondered where to start to look for information. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Tammy Vargas

Armstrong Family

JMarcella — 29 Jan 2002 5:57:44 GMT

Searching for Armstrong in Mason County. Preston Armstrong worked as "Boom Man 2" for Simpson Logging Co in 1917. Father, Jacob Preston Armstrong, is buried in Shelton Cemetery.

ANDERSON, Phillip and Joann of Shelton

LH1340 — 25 Apr 2007 6:29:18 GMT

I am trying to find information or relatives of PHILLIP ANDERSON and his wife JOANN who both died in Shelton, Mason County, WA.

Neither were listed in the SSDI, but I did find both of them in the Washington (State) Death Index. Phillip died 24 MAR 1971 and Joann died 24 SEP 1992.

I'm trying to find more info on both - birth dates, family, place of burials, possibly obits for both, etc. Would love to hear from anyone who knew this couple. Supposedly, Joann's maiden name was SUMMERS.

Obit Look up for the Depoe family please?

grammie33467 — 3 Apr 2007 5:58:59 GMT

Hi..Could someone look up the following obits for me?

Weldon Depoe died October 15, 1987
Charles Depoe died February 28, 1999
Ralph Depoe died November 8, 2006

Thank you so much.

Sherry

Obit Lookup - Craig Woodworth

PBaron0913 — 11 Feb 2007 10:05:25 GMT

I would like a copy of an obit for Craig Woodworth who died on January 27, 2007. He lived in Shelton, WA. Will be happy to pay;
Thank you,
Patricia

Tahuya School Pictures 1937-1938

Mary Everard — 4 Aug 2004 2:55:04 GMT

I have school pictures for 1937 & 1938 of the class in the one room school house in Tahuya. My grandmother put everyones name on the back that is in the picture even the parents.
If anyone would like a copy please let me know.

Mary

OBIT LOOKUPS for Shelton, Mason County, WA

LH1340 — 25 Apr 2007 6:41:11 GMT

Needing lookups for two obits PLEASE!!!!

PHILLIP ANDERSON
died 24 MAR 1971 at Shelton, Mason County, WA.

JOANN ANDERSON (his wife)
died 24 MAR 1992 at Shelton, Mason County, WA.

Both should be able to be found at Shelton Public Library.

Would be willing to pay for any expense in looking these up. Please email me - Lvhare@mchsi.com
THANKS in advance!

Shelton High School

Char_Brosam — 28 Mar 2007 4:08:25 GMT

Does anyone know of a high school reunion that may be coming up this year? Thanks.

Philbrook

Jean Larson — 1 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to locate Roger Philbrook who is supposed to be in Bremmerton, Washington. He may have passed away by now. He is related to the Philbrook who md a Phillips in South Dakota. Jean Larson

BENNETT family of Shelton-need obits please

Dianna Jo Csikos — 4 Aug 2003 3:06:46 GMT

Hello:
I am researching distant cousins & found some of them in the death index for Washington on Ancestry...I would like to know if there is somewhere to find the obits & the cemetery names (are they on-line, if so where?). I am looking for JohnF Bennett (died 23 Dec 1951) & wife Laura Taylor Bennett (died 30 Jan 1927) & 2nd wife Ruth Clark Bennett (died 9 Jan 1948). Can anyone advise me on the best place for more info about this family? John also had brothers & a sister in Shelton. Just found Ruth in SheltonMem-Masonic section from the link on this board... thanks for your efforts. I will check further for the others, but could still use help if you don't mind.
Dianna

Yvonne McDonald

Dawn McDonald — 6 Dec 2006 6:54:52 GMT

Looking for Yvonne McDonald whom at one time was looking for same descendant's that I am...Griffith..Lewiston..Luark
Thank You
Dawn McDonald

Obit Lookup - John "Jack" Griffiths

Dawn McDonald — 11 Oct 2006 10:11:36 GMT

Lived all his life in Belfair born 1861 died June 1938 buried in Shelton Memorial Park. Would like a copy of obituary if possible.
Thanks

Obit Lookup - George W. Staley

patriciastaley223 — 20 Oct 2006 7:04:53 GMT

I'm trying to obtain an obit. for the following. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME, PLEASE????

George W. Staley
Died: 21 Apr 1941 Mason Co., Wa.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Patricia in Illinois

Obit Lookup - Benny Leroy Burnett

Barb Burnett — 7 Dec 2006 9:09:15 GMT

I am looking for information on Benny Leroy Burnett for my family tree.

Barricklow/Gibbs

oldretcop — 17 Nov 2006 9:45:18 GMT

Looking for info on Charles Edward Barricklow b-1896, d-1964. I believe he was born and died in Kamilchie. His brother was Elmer V Barricklow b-1900, d-1951 Montana. I believe their mother was Lilly Gibbs b-abt 1878. Charles was living with g-mother in 1900 (Mary Ann Gibbs b-abt 1860) Both were listed in 1910 at St George Indian school in Mason County. Need father's name and any other info.

Griffiths, Luark and Stephens families in Mason Co.

dawnmcd3 — 11 Oct 2006 10:01:40 GMT

Searching for info regarding these families
email me at dawnmcd3@yahoo.com

Obit Lookup - Gene Montano

Char_Brosam — 26 Sep 2006 12:47:36 GMT

I am hoping someone can locate an obituary for me and send it to my email address for Gene D. Montano. Died in Shelton, Wa. August 23, 1990. He was divorced I believe. There may be record of his marriage but cannot remember the date. Thank you for your help. I appreciate it.

Eberhart, Turosky, Sobczak in Mason Co.

kathy — 21 Sep 2006 2:31:59 GMT

I am looking for information. My grandmother's name was Mary Margaret Turosky (Turoski.) She married Clarence Eberhart. Mary Margaret's parents were Jacob Turosky and Agnes Sobczak. Clarence Eberhart's parent's were Albert Eberhart and Margaret Jane Jobes. I am looking for information on the Turosky's, Eberhart's and Sobczak's.

WEST, WALDRIP

Linda Benson Cox — 9 Sep 2006 7:41:27 GMT

Looking for information on:
Mildred Virginia West was born August 13, 1898 in Penang and died in 1968 in Seattle, King County, Washington at age 70 years and is buried at the Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery, Seattle, King County, Washington. (Her gravestone says she was born in 1905, which would make her 63 years when she died.) Referred to as Mrs. Mildred Virginia Waldrip of Shelton, Mason County, Washington in father's obituary in 1933. Any help with this family would be appreciated.
lindajcox3@hotmail.com

Obit Lookup - Thomas E. Peckham, d. Oct. 24, 1923, Shelton

EMacdonald5638 — 1 Sep 2006 7:29:29 GMT

He died due to an accident from work so there may be article in the paper about it. He worked for the Simpson Logging Co. I will pay for any copies. His wife was Mary E. Thorne Peckham. Thank you. Betty Macdonald

Eberhart

EdithSando — 26 Jun 2001 9:42:10 GMT

John and George Eberhart and their families and Stephen Willett of Clifton were pioneers in the 1880s to Mason County, WA. John and George lived in Allyn, WA. In the 1890s Stephen Willett and Martha Ebehart (one of John's brothers) were married and lived in Allyn, also.

Any leads would be appreciated. John had other dauhters: Florence who married Yoder, Frances who married Shaw, and Rosa who married Hicks. He had a son George who married Mary Etna Cole in 1890 in Mason County, WA.

John was married to Delilah Paine/Payne in IN in 1850 and George was born in IN around 1840 and married Rebecca Gill.

The Eberharts and the Gills are on the 1889 Census of Mason County, WA.

Any information you have and would like to share would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Sincerely, Edith Sando

Andrew & Mary (Reuter) Werner Family - WI>MN>WA

Michael O'Hearn — 3 Jul 2006 7:40:36 GMT

I am looking for information regarding the family of Andrew Werner and Mary Reuter who resided in Wisconsin and settled in Washington State, listed in the 1900 census for Seattle, King County, with children Joseph and Anna born in Minnesota, and Edward and Ernest born in Washington State.

The parents Andrew and Mary A. Reuter are listed in the 1910 census for Pierce County, and in the 1920 census for Mason County, Washington.

Charles & Adda Morkert - Shelton

Dennis_Bethards — 6 Dec 2004 12:15:50 GMT

Looking for burials of Charles, Adda and 2 infant children. He d. 1953 in Shelton. She d. unknown. Children both d. 1919, BUT they may be buried in Oakville, Grays Harbor Co.

Obituary of David C. Eatwell

Mary E — 25 Mar 2006 10:58:10 GMT

I wish to thank Clara for her task of looking up my Uncles obituary, I have waited years for this as he was a beloved family member who is sorely missed to this day, again thank you Clara

Obit Lookup - David Eatwell in Shelton-Hoodsport area

MaryEatwell — 23 Dec 2005 6:13:09 GMT

I am needing a obit lookup for my Uncle David Clyde Eatwell b1920 Chehalis WA died 1956 off Westport WA in an accident aboard his commercial fishing boat. At the time he was married to Betty Jo (Spitzner)Eatwell, and had two sons, Clyde and Tommy. Any help at all in this would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to email me at: maryeatwell@charter.net anytime. Happy Holiday to all

Obit Lookup - Joseph Thomas d. Feb 5, 1920 Retsil

barbara felder — 20 Mar 2006 10:08:39 GMT

Joseph was born in 1836 in Ohio. He is buried in the veteran's cemetery in Retsil - civil war vet.

Thanks, Barbara

Obituary Lookup - Maria Garl Thomas, 1895 Union City

barbara felder — 1 Feb 2006 11:10:02 GMT

I don't know if an obituary would even exist from this time period, but thought it was worth a try. I would appreciate any help that anyone has to offer, including just a clue to find out more information about where Maria might be buried.

She was born Oct 29, 1840 in Elkhart Indiana. She married Joseph Thomas and came west via Morris County Kansas. According to our family bible, she died in 1895 in "Union City". I know that the family lived along Hood Canal, so I'm thinking maybe "Union City" is "Union" near the south end of Hood Canal. Her husband is buried with his 2nd wife in Retsil - Veteran's Cemetery and lived in Port Orchard for many years.

Thank you, Barbara

Obit Lookup - Anna Nissen, 12/4/1960

Barbara Felder — 1 Mar 2006 4:58:25 GMT

Anna is buried in Renton, but at least one source said she was living in Shelton before she died on December 4, 1960.

Thanks, Barbara

Obit Look Up - Wilfrid Gawley

MoolyZue1 — 6 Mar 2006 9:43:03 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Wilfrid Gawley d. Apr 1986 Shelton, Mason, WA (per SSDI). Any additional information on Wilfrid and his family will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Rebecca

Cemeteries in Shelton

kandgholland — 28 Jun 2002 4:55:40 GMT

Does anyone have access to the cemetery records for the cemeteries in Shelton? I would be more than happy to transcribe or put the information on the website as I am the host. All the cemeteries in Shelton are run by the cmetery association so one organization has the lists for all the cemteries in town. Please e-mail me at Kandgholland@attbi.com

Obit Lookup - Guy Evert Sharer, 1966

brookelorren — 1 Feb 2006 11:25:53 GMT

If anybody would be able to do a lookup on my great grandpa's obituary, it would be greatly appreciated.

His name was Guy Evert Sharer and I think that he died on 28 December 1966 at Mason General Hospital in Shelton.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Obit Lookup - Victor C. Friedlein

dscrougewithtude — 3 Jan 2006 7:44:21 GMT

Looking for an obit on Victor C Friedlein. Washington Death Index shows date of death as July 24, 1971 Bremerton, Mason, Washington. Hoping to find his sister's married name in this obit. Thanks for any help anyone can give me. Diane

Obit Lookup - Lee B. Ewing, d. 11-28-2003

Joan — 21 Nov 2005 7:52:10 GMT

Could anyone help me?
I am looking for information on Lee B Ewing. I believe it is the same one that died 11-28-2003 . The social security death index says the last residence was Belfair, Mason, Washington. Thanks, Joan

Agnes Alexander obit

slmay — 2 Oct 2005 8:01:08 GMT

respond to scrapbk55@comcast.net (this site wouldn't let me enter this address - it is the address I respond to)
Am looking for my Aunt Agnes Irene Johnson Alexander - born 4 Feb 1904 in California. Died in Shelton, Washington, date unknown. I have searched the cemetary records on line but have not found her. Her father was Jacob F Johnson, mother was Bertha E Hermanson.

James H. Stevenson 1917

Tammy Vargas — 12 Sep 2005 3:43:42 GMT

Hi I am looking for the family of James H. Stevenson born 29 May 1917 in Shelton, Wa. Parents were James Harry Stevenson and Lillian B. Case . This is my father and I have never met any of his family. I am starting my family history and would appreciate any help. It says on his birth certificate that he is the fourth birth, I would appreciate any help that could be given. Thank You Tammy Vargas

Baunsgard of Hartstene Island

lorihuser — 15 Dec 2002 7:50:24 GMT

Looking for family of Sidney Baunsgard from Hartstene Island. I am related to him and have photo's that the family would like to have. Appreciate if this information could be passed along.

Kennedy obit

Dorothy — 28 Mar 2005 11:50:13 GMT

Would anyone have a copy of the obituary for William "Bud" Kennedy, who died at Belfair, Mason, Washington 30 May 2003?

Clara Wilson - Hoodsport, WA

Mike Keller — 3 Apr 2005 5:17:07 GMT

Looking for anyone who knew Clara Wilson, who died in Hoodsport after 34 years of living in the area and working as a registered nurse. Died in December,1971.

Vinzant's ?.?..Jack & bobbie

margie — 20 Oct 2004 8:50:57 GMT

does anyone have any information about Jack Vinzant and any children he may have. He was my father, and I have heard that he had another little girl by the name (Amy?). Does anyone know if this is true?.....I'd love to meet her...I have also heard that she looks just like me. thank-you for any help!!!!

Skipper Johns in Hoodsport

margie — 10 Feb 2005 1:23:40 GMT

need any info PLEASE on my grandfather John Vinzant (skipper John) who owned and operated skipper johns in hoodsport. thank you
Margie email
margie_steinke@hotmail.com

Ruth Pearl Quick

gary quick — 8 Jan 2005 4:12:55 GMT

I'm looking for information on Ruth Pearl Quick b. 1890, in Minnesota. She is buried by the name of Pearl Quick in Shelton, Wa. This is all the information I have on her.
Any help would be appreciated!

Thank you,
Gary C. Quick

Elizabeth Vineyard/Vinyard d: 1892-1900 WA - Lookup

Margaret Pickens — 18 Mar 2005 2:23:43 GMT

I am researching Miles M. & Elizabeth (Louallen)( Box )(Gilmore) Vinyard. Trying to locate the obit or cemetery that Elizabeth Vinyard/Vineyard is buried in. Her daughter, Annetta Vinyard was b: 1892 in Arcadia, Mason Co., WA. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much - Margaret

William Steele and Margaret

truckonflo — 26 Nov 2004 5:52:47 GMT

I am trying to find information on my son in law's grandparents and ggrandparents to my grandchildren. William (H)? Steele (Jr.)? m to Margaret unknown. Margaret b. 1910 d. 1984 in Mason Co, WA. Have picture of him and her in Oct 1978 traveling, looked good, living in Sheldon Washington at time. Have no information on WM. They had lived in Montana back in early 1900's Had a son and daughter - Mother to my Son in law and grandmother to my grandchildren - b. 1932 in Helena Montana Shirley Joann Steele d. 1968 in Texas. Her husband M S Nance died in 1982, since my son in law was a child when all this happened, it is sketchy. Have a picture of his Mother at 17 yrs old in Townsend MT, Yet he remembers going to Washington, around 1969 to see them, again in 1972. Any help would be appreciated, I want my grandchildren to know their other grandparents and g grandparents, even if still not with us here on earth.

Thanks.

Johnson or Johnston

CMcCormick8335 — 18 Mar 2005 2:29:10 GMT

Searching a grave for a child, Howard Johnson or Johnston. Believed to be buried in Shelton, in the early 1900's. Parent's names should be William Henry and Mae Johnston or Johnson. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Carolyn

STAIRES FAMILY

Shirlee Staires Smith — 12 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for my aunts, cousins, uncles. My grandfather (Mark STAIRES) was in the Navy up in Bremerton, WA area between the Wars. We know he had 2 daughters (Ina and Marilyn).

Please contact me at

Shirlee Smith
1696 E Cheyenne St
Gilbert, AZ 85285
480-892-7771

Jan Dishon?

margie — 20 Oct 2004 8:34:26 GMT

is this Jan Dishon who is ivan mom?

Odd Fellows Cemetery Lookup - Eliab Dunbar

John D. McCrory — 18 Mar 2005 2:31:07 GMT

Could someone look up Eliab Dunbar, Jennie Dunbar and any ot their family members buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery?

I have obituary information for Eliab and Jennie, but it does not include their date of death or even the newspaper date. The information indicates burial at Odd Fellows. I think Jennie died about 1927; I have no idea when Eliab died.

I would be most appreciative.

Obituary - Eliab Dunbar

ClaraJacobson — 11 Jan 2006 6:09:56 GMT

from "The Mason County Journal" of Friday, July 31st, 1896, Shelton, Mason County, Washington:

Eliab Dunbar gone.

Shortly after noon, Monday July 27th Eliab Dunbar peacefully passed away, after an illness of several months, from heart troubles. For the past week he had been failing, and his death was expected. Although 69 years of age, and broken in general health by war service, he has been quite strong until last January; since when he has been mostly confined to his home.

Eliab Dunbar was born in Cattaraugus County, N. Y., in 1827, but most of his life has been spent in Michigan until eight years ago, when he came to Mason county and has since made Shelton his home. As a builder he was an expert workman, and Shelton has many specimens of his work in her buildings. He leaves an aged wife, and two grown sons, the latter being in Michigan, also a step son, Ralph Potts, and two brothers, W. H. and Chas. Dunbar, who reside in Shelton with their families. Eliab Dunbar served his country for 4 1/2 years in the civil war and also his son, who enlisted at the age of thirteen years, and was one of the youngest in the service.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon under the direction of Col. E. E. Cross Post No. 90, G. A. R. of which the deceased was a member. Rev. F M. Wheeler preached the funeral service at the home, and Com. J. B. Ritner read an impressive Grand Army ritual service at the interment in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. The funeral services were attended by the many relatives and friends of the family, and comrades, to pay their last respects of the deceased. The family desires to thank the kind friends who performed the services that tended to lighten the illness of the deceased and relieve his sorrowing wife, and for flowers and other attentions shown during the funeral.

Newspaper?

kniemann5423 — 18 Mar 2005 2:33:47 GMT

Hi List

Can some one tell me the name of the news paper that served Shelton and Mason Co. in 1927? I am looking for information on logging accidents and paretically for information on Joseph Pearl who died in 1927 apparently from a logging accident.

Joseph Pearl is burred in Arlington, Snohomish Co. along with siblings and family members. I believe he is a brother to my grandmother.
--
Kit Niemann - kits@kits.seanet.com
Sir Names:
(Father's) Murphy - Pearl
(Mother's) McDonald - Wenzel
(Husbaud's) Niemann - Allen

Looking for obits - HINDERMAN / OBERLE

jody oberle — 18 Mar 2005 2:34:03 GMT

I'm looking for obituary or funeral notice for the following - probably from Shelton-Mason County Journal:

1. Emil Oberle - died June 10, 1928 - Shelton, Mason Co., WA - (buried Portland OR on June 13, 1928.)

2. William Hinderman - died Jan 26, 1989 - Belfair, Mason Co., WA.

JUST, Fred, obituary

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., August 18, 1921, page 1
"County Correspondents Send In News"

We are indebted to Mrs. Brumm, of Seabeck, for the following the details regarding the accidental death of Fred Just:

Fred was working in a logging camp about five miles from Seabeck, his work being to saw wood for the engine. Just as he was sawing the last block of a large log that lay near the spar tree where all the cables are fastened, a cable tore loose up about 140 feet from the ground, striking Fred on the side of his head as it fell, fracturing the skull. This occurred about 11:30 o'clock on Saturday, July 30. He was rushed to the hospital at Bremerton about 18 miles away, where he passed away at 7:20 o'clock that evening without ever regaining consciousness. Burial took place in the little cemetery at Seabeck. His resting place was covered over with many beautiful floral tributes brought by host of friends. Services were conducted by Mr. Kelly of Silverdale, and Mr. Bassett, of Crosby. This sunny-faced lad, whom everyone loved, will long be missed by those who knew him. He would have been 18 years of age on Oct. 24.

This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event listed above, please post it as a reply to this message.

Steele-Shooting in Shelton early 1900(s)-??

Jon Shumaker — 16 Jul 2004 8:34:11 GMT

Can someone that knows where to look find the issue of the local paper in Shelton that covered the shooting that took place in probability about or before 1915. One George Steele shot and killed four or five persons for supposedly cheating him of money. Thank you.

Need Article from recent Shelton-Mason County Journal

bzybbon — 19 Oct 2004 4:28:27 GMT

I came across a photo in the newspaper's online abbreviated article published 22 April 2004, for an Edith MEGER who turned 100 on April 21. Would like to get complete article information; believe she may be my long-deceased grandfather's cousin. Anyone who can help, please email direct with MEGER in subject line.
Thank you.

William Bland Thompson

perryjenks — 4 Dec 2004 9:06:49 GMT

I am looking for info about William Bland (Bearcat) Thompson, b 27 Feb 1882 in Pike Co, MO, married Dellrue Jordan, b 17 Jan 182. Their children were: Ted T, Jordie G, Jack and Fay. in 1946 Dellrue gave her address as RFD, Union, WA, William Bland gave his as Bremerton, WA. Thanks

BARBER

noelb11 — 24 Sep 2004 7:04:35 GMT

Seaching for any information or connections with other BARBER'S from the Shelton area. My grandfather Jack G. BARBER b. 1909 TX, arrived in the Olympia/Shelton area around 1911. He was raised by his Uncle George L. BARBER b. NY and his mother Alice BARBER b. 1882 NY (Alice had been previously married to George's brother Edward). Apparently George was employed by the Superior Logging Co.
I would like to know if there were any other BARBER'S that lived there or moved there with them.
Thank you, Noel

leeds/sivo mason county/shelton

jamieleeds175 — 25 May 2003 9:27:21 GMT

I am looking for information on

walter sivo 1906-1971 m. delores 1908-1995 both died on ridge road in shelton
and
glen leeds 1905-1978 m. virginia 1911-2001 also died in shelton, may have own farm/land on leeds lane

any info will be appreciated thanks!

Obit Lookup for Josephine van Bevers

Hilda — 30 Jul 2004 8:20:22 GMT

Hi there,

Can anyone help me with a obituary for Josephine van Bevers - Brouwer. She lived in Lilliwaup, Mason County in 1971.
Thank you and greetings from Holland.

Obit Lookup - Earl H. Church

michellegreene4 — 1 May 2004 9:09:31 GMT

Is there anyone who might be able to check for an obituary for an Earl H Church who died June 4, 1947 in Mason County?

Thanks!

Gouley family obits or connections

Patricia McKee Bauer — 13 Dec 2003 8:59:20 GMT

I have a 1930 annual from the Chemawa Indian School in Oregon. It had belonged to Alex L. Gouley and I would like to return it to someone in his family. There is also a studio picture of Alex; a card he sent to his mother & a couple of other pictures. I just want to be reimbursed a bit to pay my expenses in getting it plus mailing it. I received it in a box of photos and other information on some members of my family including Ross, Hardy, McKee, Wigginton, Quackenbush, Dimick, Lovering and Knaar.

I found the death of this Alex L. Gouley in Sept 1971, Shelton, WA; Alex L. Jr. died 5 Jan 2001, also in Shelton. There are 10 Gouley's listed in the phone book and I'd like to be able to contact the right one! Could someone just tell me the survivors listed in both of their obits? Thanks for your help.

Lookup - Death Certificates

Dianna Csikos — 26 Nov 2003 6:04:11 GMT

HI: Does anyone have access to the Mason County death certificate films? I have checked the index and have about a dozen dates & cert numbers. Need lookup & copies. E-mail me for a list please... Will pay for help.
Dianna

Jesse Evans Obit

Sharon Gallagher Shaffer — 2 Nov 2003 8:01:44 GMT

Looking for the Eberhertz or Eberhart Family

Maria — 23 Sep 2003 1:03:25 GMT

I am the granddaugther of Rebekka Boois. Her father was Edward Ebertertz/Eberhart who was shot dead in Namibia (Sud West Africa). He had two other daughters named Annalize and Agnes.

My grandmother died.

MICHAEL - Robert and/or Hannah C.

jnicoll66 — 12 Sep 2003 6:55:26 GMT

Am looking for any information on a Robert Michael and/or a Hannah C. Michael that resided in the Mason County community of Matlock in the 1930's. Robert and Hannah were married. Robert died in 1939 in Shelton, WA, but have been unable to locate any information on his wife Hannah (also possibly known as Carrie) other than she showed on the 1930 Census along with Robert living in Matlock, Mason Co., Washington and on his death certificate as his wife. Any information would be appreciated.

Cleve HAUPTLY in Union, WA -- Mason Co.?

marykozy — 14 Sep 2005 3:00:50 GMT

I was looking through the Friday, 28 Dec 1934 issue of The Fayetteville Enterprise of Fayetteville, GA (Vol. VI, No. 43, pg. 3) this morning on microfilm (I live in the Covington area near Kent in King Co.) and this little article caught my eye. I'm not certain if this town of Union is the one in Mason or Clark Co., since it doesn't specify, but I thought I'd post it in case it might be of help to anyone:

Union, Wash. --- Cleve Hauptly's effort to save the three-volume manuscript diary of his father, early Washington pioneer, cost him his life. He kept the diary under the counter of his store, would let favored customers read it. When a night fire flamed through the building Cleve Hauptly dashed into the store to save his father's record of Washington's early days. He did not come back.

Wouldn't it be amazing to have that record today? <sigh> If you think this might be the right county, or are a descendant of Cleve Hauptly, I'd love to hear from you. I am not subscribed to the mailing list, so please email me at: mkozy@attglobal.net.

Thanks!

Mary Kathryn Kozy

1930 census Potlatch, Mason (Potlatch )tunnel & Dam project

SherryRiggs58 — 15 Jul 2003 3:03:20 GMT

My grandfather Wilbur W. Fee was shown on 1930 census as a truck driver ( tunnel ) under the street, ave. and road it is written (Olympia ? company name not legable (creek road to tunnel and dam)

now this was before he was my grandfather but he was my dads father and divorced or just separated my grandmother never remarried so ?

any information re: the tunnel and dam project would be much appreciated .........

Im trying to put together as much as I can of his life.

Sherry (Fee) Riggs

Shelton, Mason County Contacts

Sandi Edgington — 21 May 2003 12:44:07 GMT

Mason County Historical Society Museum 360-426-1020

Mason County Court House: 360-427-9670

Mason General Hospital: 360-426-1611

McComb Funeral Home (prior known as Batstones Funeral Home): 360-426-4803
http://mccombfuneralhome.uswestdex.com

Shelton Cemetery Association: 360-426-2152
Shelton Cemetery & Memorial Park: 360-426-2434

Hope this might help someone!

Sandi

Mason County Cemetery Link

Sandi Edgington — 21 May 2003 12:37:11 GMT

http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/wa/mason/cemetery/

Cemetery lookups

colleen728 — 7 Jul 2001 7:26:44 GMT

Is there anyone in Mason Co. that does cemetery research?

I have a lot of family buried in Shelton that I would like information about, but as I live in Chile it is a long way to go.

Hope to hear from someone with time on their hands that is into genealogy.

Obituary on Marion Coates

Kathy_Woltjer — 29 Apr 2003 8:18:15 GMT

I am looking for the obituary on Marion Coates, wife of Robert Coates, from Shelton, who died 11/22/94. Robert Coates is now married to my mother and they live in Minnesota. I want to contact Marion's children and ask them some questions.

Newspaper Article of Shooting in or near Shelton early 1900s:

jon_shumaker — 29 Mar 2004 10:37:08 GMT

My late half brother informed me that his grandfather, a George Steele had been involved in a shooting in Shelton at the early part of the 1900s. Are there old newspapers still in existance in Shelton, have any of the readers read this article, where might I find the article? Thank you. I am looking for names of other family members and George's wife's name. Thank you.

Cemetery in Longbranch. Mason County (Curl)

Curl Staniforth — 6 Jan 2003 1:18:12 GMT

Is there a cemetery in Longbranch? If so please what's it's name and location or which cemetery would you suggest I search for ancestors who lived in that area. Curl Staniforth,

Camp Grisdale

mike chattick — 15 Dec 2002 8:32:02 GMT

i would like to hear of any reunions concerning grisdale or any of its past citizens i lived there from 1978-1983

Obituary needed for Dixie Willis Shelton, died 2/1/2002

Joyce — 10 Feb 2003 3:22:17 GMT

DIXIE WILLIS (Maiden name was Potter)
Born: 12 Feb 1917
Died: 01 Feb 2002
Last Residence: 98584 (Shelton, Mason, WA)
SSN Issued in Kentucky

Ogg Family in Mason County

Stacy I. Ogg — 8 Feb 2003 6:25:44 GMT

Hello all,
I am researching the Ogg family from here in Mason County. Samuel Ogg settled here in the Dayton district back in 1888 and in 1891 married Ada D. Johnston. I have seen many of the census and have most of the vital statistics on them and their children, but I am looking for anyone out there who may have been friends or aquaintances of the family who can provide pictures, old stories, or just any information about the Ogg family here in Mason County.
I am putting together a detailed family book to pass on to my children and would like any detail on the family members I can get. I already have most of the obituaries so that is not an issue, just information and pictures. I will pay for any copies.
Thanks,
Stacy I. Ogg
P.O. Box 181
Shelton, WA 98584
siogg@yahoo.com

ADAMS, W. Harvey, obituary needed

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

Hi,

I'm researching burials in a cemetery in Klickitat County, WA. One is for a W. Harvey Adams who died Aug 12, 2001 and lived at Shelton. No obituary was placed in the Goldendale, WA. newspaper, so I need help in obtaining one from this area. The WA. State Library's collection doesn't include this recent of the Shelton newspaper.

If you can help, on the photocopy please include the newspaper's name, issue date, and section and/or page # of where the article appeared. I am willing to pay a reasonable fee for assistance.

Thanks,
Jeff Elmer
Portland, OR.
host of http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~westklic/index.html

Information needed for Obituary:Lawrence LAMONT,Shelton,WA

bonka — 13 Jun 2006 3:48:03 GMT

What are the names of a local library or newspaper for Shelton, Wa that could supply an obituary from August, 2002 for Lawrence LAMONT of Shelton? He died July 31, 02.
K. Perry (bonka@lcc.net)

I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Shelton or McLeary..

staniforthcm — 23 Jun 2002 6:28:30 GMT

Curl family had a presence in the area early mid 1900s. Have been unable locate Cemetery records online for Shelton or McLeary area. Can anyone help. Please check for Curl interments... Curl Staniforth

Info lookup---Ronald Borns Obituary

dendi1 — 26 Jul 2002 5:50:16 GMT

I am trying to locate the family members of a childhood friend of mine who died in 1952. I think Ronald Borns who lived in Hoodsport and died on 7 Mar 2000 may have been a brother. Ronald's birthplace should read possibly Stambaugh or Iron River, Michigan. Perhaps Ronald Borns has family still in your area. Many thanks for any information in advance!

Vergene Mae "Sis" Swearingen Obituary

gingey326 — 10 Aug 2004 7:57:15 GMT

Vergene Mae "Sis" Swearingen, 64, a 40-year resident of Shelton (WA), died Thursday, May 24, 2001, of lung cancer at Mason General Hospital, Shelton.
She was born Feb. 17, 1937, to Victor and Marion (Nason) Bisser in Neillsville, Wisconsin.
She married Duane Swearingen on June 13, 1957. He preceded her in death.
Mrs. Swearingen retired after working as a specialty packer for Hiawatha Evergreens.
She enjoyed spending time outdoors, visiting her family, outdoor walks and her yard.
Mrs. Swearingen is survived by a son, Steven Swearingen of Shelton; a sister, Barb Strickland of Shelton; a brother, Tony Bisser; two-grandchildren; four nieces and five nephews.
A family gathering is planned.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 1551 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402-3332
Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home, Inc., Shelton.

Fred & Phillip Ogg

Stacy I. Ogg — 7 Dec 2002 4:17:21 GMT

I am looking for information about Fred L. and Phillip Ogg of Ellensburg, WA. They were brothers. They both worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad. Fred married a lady named Eva who was from a pioneer family of Ellensburg in about 1920. It was said Fred and Phillip were both stationed in Auburn, WA for awhile and that is where Fred died. Fred died on January 23, 1936 his wife Eva died on Sept. 10, 1947 they are both buried in Ellensburg, WA.
Some census records show Phillip living with a Lucy C. Ogg. I am curious to find out who she is also.

Fred and Phillip's uncle Samuel C. Ogg lived in Shelton, WA. I am looking to find more info. about this connection if anyone out there knows anything.
Stacy Ogg
Shelton, WA

John LUNDBERG

SolveigMB — 30 Jan 2003 6:57:29 GMT

Isak Johan Artur LUNDBERG was born 1890 in northern Sweden. His parents were Erik Anton LUNDBERG and Maria Wilhelmina ENSTROM. Johan came to the US 1910/1911 and married a Swedish girl named Hanna. Johan also started to use the name John. I found them on 1920 census in Mason Co, CO with a son named John.
Johan's older brother Erik Botvid LUNDBERG remained in Sweden and was my grandfather. I would love to know more about Johan and his life in the US.

Need map of Mason Co ca 1900

dwhepner — 22 Sep 2002 1:50:40 GMT

Actually...I'm looking to buy a map which will show details of
Kamilche Point, 2 or 3 miles southeast of Shelton. In
particular, I'm looking for what was known as "Rollaway"
or "Rolliway" or even "Rollway". It seems logical that this
was a place where logs were rolled off a train car into
the water, for shipment elsewhere.

That's the must. However, any detailed map of this
area from about 1895 to 1925 is desirable.

Good copy is fine, even a good scan. Originals fine too.

Stevenson Family

Tammy Vargas — 17 Jul 2002 5:58:52 GMT

Hi my name is Tammy Vargas and I am looking for information on my father's side of the family,James Harris Stevenson,Jr. He died when I was 7 so I have never meet any of the Stevenson's so any information or family members help would be greatly appreciated. His father was James Harris Stevenson and his mother was Lillian Case. He was born May 29, 1917 in Shelton. Thank You Tammy

Oscar Sanderson

Ron Bestrom — 15 Jun 2002 6:18:43 GMT

I'm helping a lady from another list that is looking for information:

The lady received a 1941 obituary of ggAunt, that indicated her son, Oscar Sanderson, lived in Shelton, WA. Oscar was born April 17, 1889 in ND.

I checked Polk Directories in Seattle Library and found he was living there with Minne, up to 1936 when the directories ran out for Mason County (at least in the Seattle library).

Anyone have any further directories or info on Oscar Sanderson.

Ron Bestrom
Puyallup

Gill family/Mason Co.

oneprincesskat — 27 Apr 2002 3:41:15 GMT

My ggrandmother was Rebecca Gill. She married George P. Eberhart ca.1885? They lived in Allyn,Wa George Was The postmaster for several years.I need info on Gill. There is a family listed in the 1889 Mason Co. Wa. Territory cencus.Mary,74.Frank,51. May41,J.C.38, Anna40, and John14.

Read family

mariecofferbalestieri — 20 May 2002 2:49:05 GMT

Loking for family of Thomas W.Read. wife Rose.6 children. Thomas born in canada. May be brother of Ellis D. Read. Family of thomas listed in 1910 Mason cnty. census. Would like more info on Thomas.

Endicott's in Mason Co. 1898

Cathy Larkins — 13 Nov 2001 11:04:14 GMT

I am searching for the burial place of my gr gr grandmother Jennie Smith Endicott. She was married to James M Endicott who worked in the timber trade in Mason Co. His pension papers mentioned that he worked in Matlaok, Mason Co. Pension papers say she died 1898 but that is all. The 1910 federal census shows him living with daughter Mattie WARE in Satsop, Grays Harbor Co, WA.

I have been unable to locate Jennie Endicott in Grays Harbor. I am hoping that she is in Mason County.

I thank you for anu help you can send my way...

Mason County Cemeterys Link

lynnskey — 18 Dec 2003 5:32:12 GMT

http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wa/cemetery/mascem.htm