Big Horn - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: VATERLAUS

avonwithcara — 2012-09-02 23:37:15Z

Hi Eric,
My maiden name is Vaterlaus. I was wondering if you have had any luck extending the line back any further beyond 1600? Thanks, Cara

Re: Photo of Otto, Wy Sunday School Class pre 1903

Sabthomp — 2012-08-19 20:43:06Z

Send it to msaban@wyoming.com . Thank you very much. I will get it up this week on on Big Horn County site so everyone can appreciate it.

Mary Saban

Re: Photo of Otto, Wy Sunday School Class pre 1903

rpreator — 2012-08-19 18:21:26Z

Hi,
I have scanned the photo of the Sunday School class at 600 dpi and saved in .jpg format it is just under 3mb so it should go though email o.k. Where do you want me to send or post it.

Richard Preator
rpreator@casstel.net

Re: Photo of Otto, Wy Sunday School Class pre 1903

Sabthomp — 2012-08-17 02:17:27Z

We would love to have the photos to put on our Big Horn County History Homepage located at http://www.genealogyalongtherockies.com/Wyoming/BigHorn/wybh...

Photo of Otto, Wy Sunday School Class pre 1903

rpreator — 2012-08-16 21:24:42Z

I have a photo that was inherited identified " Sunday School Otto Wyo Believe Before 1903" measures aprox. 8" x 10". Let me know who might be interesed in it.

Also have some family photo's related to the Surnames listed.

Re: Russian Germans from Susannental

SaraAnnBinghamMorland — 2012-08-09 22:20:09Z

We are looking for info on the Morland family(spelling might have been different before they came to America in the early 1900) John Morland who married Mollie and they had 4 children together, Henry, George, John Jr and Lloyd. Mollie had a son Jake/Jacob from her 1st marriage. Any help would be nice. Thanks Sara
e-mail: bronco_78@q.com

Re: Two saloons near Meeteetse, Wyoming

Shelly_neff — 2012-07-03 02:20:21Z

I think it was the same place and seems like the newspaper says it is owned by a Eastern man named Rivers. I think not positive that he left after the saloon sold and he went to Washington State. I will ask my dad he may know more. and i am looking for the paper and picture. This was in the 1920-1934 right.. where the Pitchfork own now? Shelly

Re: Two saloons near Meeteetse, Wyoming

Shelly_neff — 2012-07-03 02:15:28Z

Echo, I may have a photo of the B.O.B saloon in grandmas stuff... i will dig around and mail it over to ya... Also i "think" there is a newspaper article about a guy being shot there but not killed in a dispute over some sheep..
Shelly

Basin and Manderson School

Shelly_neff — 2012-07-03 02:12:51Z

My Grandmother was Maxine Bishop and lived near the Reardon Bridge. She played Basketball and was very active in school I have her Highschool scrap book with loads od photos and news clippings.. I would love to put a name on some of these and would be happy to share them.. This ranges from the 1920-1940 roughly...

Re: Dorothy Kimbro

AprilRosenbaum — 2012-06-07 15:51:09Z

I am the great-granddaughter of Dorothy Kimbro. I'm not sure which one you are looking for, if your still looking. She isn't the one in Wyoming, she was the one that lived in Wyoming and then moved to Texas around 1990. She was married to Laurel Kimbro, older brother of Russell Kimbro. Her mother-in law was also La Golda Lynam Kimbro.

Two saloons near Meeteetse, Wyoming

Echo9232 — 2012-05-29 04:33:17Z

Seeking information and photos about 2 saloons southwest of Meeteetse, Wyoming.

The first was the River's Saloon, built, owned and operated by Henry Rivers. It was located along the Wood River just south of the current Wood River Bridge in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

The second was the Bucket of Blood, located just southwest of the current intersection of the Wood River and Greybull River roads, around the 1930's.

Ira Welborn

normansboss — 2012-05-15 22:16:26Z

I am trying to obtain a scanned picture of IRA WELBORN who lived in Greybull WY in at least 1966. From what I understand he was teaching English in Greybull and that he should have at least one photo in the school yearbook. I do not know at what level he taught.

Would the school or a local library have yearbooks? Or the alumni association? Thanks

Re: Parker family of Hyattville

dan12581 — 2011-09-09 06:37:41Z

Hello Joe. It seems that the Yahoo Briefcase closed down and I am unable to view your pictures of Hyattville, Wyoming and the Nelson and Parker families. Do you have them anywhere else?

Thanks, Lynn

Re: Tilley/Hoffman/Coleman

dbbikeele — 2011-09-04 01:53:13Z

I just stumbled upon this post that is from 10 years ago. Leona May Hoffman Keele was my mother-in-law. She was the 2nd to the oldest daughter of Norman Stillman Hoffman and Clara Bullard. She passed in October '05.

Re: CRAFT, FRENCH, ROAD

catlover61 — 2011-07-31 18:00:01Z

Her name was Emily Louisa Rood. She married Marcena French and then divorced him. Somebody found her diary from the year 1890 in Colorado, and used it to write a book. "Emily, Diary of a Hard Worked Woman." I have the book and I wish I knew more about her life after that year. If anybody has information or pictures please let me know. I am also a descendant of Emily and Olive.

Re: Mikkelson- Certificate of Citizenship

Pat_S11 — 2011-06-26 17:33:26Z

I have written you privately.

Re: Mikkelson- Certificate of Citizenship

ldejarnatt9555 — 2011-06-26 17:17:38Z

Yes I am. Sorry, I only saw later that my name showed up differenetly on the latest post. Nels was my Grandfather.

Re: Mikkelson- Certificate of Citizenship

Pat_S11 — 2011-06-26 16:00:26Z

Are you the Lori who posted this originally?

Re: Mikkelson- Certificate of Citizenship

Pat_S11 — 2011-06-26 15:58:04Z

I am trying to contact the descendant that posted this.I have much info on this family .

Re: Mikkelson- Certificate of Citizenship

tianapeters — 2011-06-26 15:50:52Z

Contact the Wyoming State Archives. They can help you out. The website is http://wyoarchives.state.wy.us/research/. It has their address, phone number, and a link to send a message to them.

Re: Mikkelson- Certificate of Citizenship

ldejarnatt9555 — 2011-06-24 22:13:55Z

No. Any chance you can help me out?

Re: Mikkelson- Certificate of Citizenship

Pat_S11 — 2011-06-24 21:55:49Z

Has anyone answered you on this?

Re: CHRISS YOUNGLOVE

pisceseyes1 — 2011-04-17 01:09:33Z

Would like to exchange info on George and Mary Younglove. Please email me at pisceseyes1@yahoo.com thanks, Kathy

Re: Mitchell's in Deaver Cemetery

tianapeters — 2011-03-20 03:45:40Z

I found a couple of newspaper articles on Mitchells in Deaver at wyonewspapers.org. The first two are for the death of Casper Mitchell and the last one is for Elwood's niece's eighth birthday party at Elwood's home.

W. Casper Mitchell
Deaver Sentinel no. 51 March 29, 1919 Page 1
The young people of Deaver had planned a dancing party for Saturday evening, but due to the death of Dick Mitchell, it was postponed indefinitely.

Deaver Sentinel no. 51 March 29, 1919 Page 1

Dick Mitchell Drowns In Springs At Thermopolis
On Saturday morning the community of Deaver was shocked to hear the news of the death of “Dick” Mitchell, who for the past year and a half has made his home here with his father, and who made many friends in this locality and the surrounding towns where he has worked.

On Thursday previous to his death he was a passenger to Greybull, but before reaching his destination a fellow traveler urged that he continue his way on to Thermopolis. This Dick did, and the evening of the same day found him bathing in the springs of that place. While in swimming, the water proved too heavy for him and he was overcome, going down three times before he was rescued. This was at 5:30 Thursday afternoon. After being taken from the water, first aid was rendered and he regained consciousness and lived 24 hours, passing away Friday night at 8:30. His father, W. E. Mitchell, Mrs. E. H. Mitchell, and his fiancé were at his bedside.

The remains were brought to Deaver Saturday on No. 29 and funeral services were held at the Parish House Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, which were well attended by sorrowing relatives and friends of the young man. The Rev. A. I. Jones conducted the service at the Parish House, assisted by Reverend Haupt at the grave. Many and beautiful were the floral offerings. The body was laid to rest in the Deaver cemetery and was followed to the last resting place by a large cortege. The relatives left to mourn his loss have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

Casper William Mitchell, or “Dick” Mitchell, as he was lovingly and familiarly called by his intimates, was born in Holly, Colo., on January 16, 1899, and was, therefore, at the time of his death, just 20 years old. He was of such an engaging, affable disposition that he instinctively made friends wherever he went and on this account held a prominent place in the social life of our little town. Everybody knew and loved Dick Mitchell and everyone feels that, in his death, they have suffered a distinct personal loss. The shocking details of the deplorable accident through which he came to his death only serve to accentuate the sorrow and regret of those whom he has left to mourn his untimely end. Besides his father, W. E. Mitchell, he is survived by one brother, Elwood H. Mitchell of Deaver, and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Bell, Dillon, Mont.; Mrs. Mida Stall, Dillon, Mont.; Mrs. Nellie Stall, Dillon, Mont.; and Mrs. Myrtle Lapham, Jackson, Mont. It is with a “heart bowed down” that the Sentinel stops to lay this bouquet on the grave of its youthful friend and joins the community in extending to his sorrowing relatives a word of sympathy and condolence in their hour of bereavement.

Powell Tribune no.43 January 6, 1922 Page 4

On last Saturday afternoon little Thelma Stahl celebrated her eighth birthday when a number of playmates were invited to the home of her uncle, Mr. Elwood Mitchell, and a pleasant time was spent with games. Refreshments of sandwiches, salad, cake and candy were served.

Re: Ezra Strong

tianapeters — 2011-03-19 22:49:08Z

You can contact the Wyoming State Archives and ask them if they have a death certificate for Ezra and possibly an obituary. If they don't have the obituary but know when and where he died then you can contact that counties public library and ask them if they can look up his obituary. I hope this helps you out.

Re: Charles U. Baker

tianapeters — 2011-03-19 22:45:15Z

You can contact the public libraries to see if they have local newspapers on microfilm. Go go http://www-wsl.state.wy.us/bighorn/resources.html#ask and type in your question. You can also contact the Wyoming State Archives to see if they have access to the obituary. I know they have access for death certificates past 50 years.

Re: Isaiah Bartley "Bart" Boice (& vt. spellings)

CindyClark169 — 2011-02-16 06:42:30Z

The Lovell Cemetery, Big Horn County, Wyoming is now on www.findagrave.com . He doesn't seem to be listed as buried there. Good Luck in your search for him.

Re: Isaiah Bartley "Bart" Boice (& vt. spellings)

3nephi511 — 2011-02-13 02:09:38Z

Martin Calvin is a first cousin to Isaiah Bartley Boyce/Boice, and the cemetery information is from a journal of Martin Calvin's mother, Mary Ann Barzee Boyce.

Charles U. Baker

cwright672 — 2010-10-09 13:18:34Z

Looking for an obit on Charles Ulay Baker, died in Hyattville WY on 6/19/1961. He was born in Eaton, MI on 9/4/1874. He sometimes used his midlle name Ulay as his first name.
Thanks!

Scannell

mtodd81 — 2010-09-26 17:14:29Z

I am looking for relatives to Lawrence Scannell who came to the USA in 1865. He married Mary Barrett and they settled in New Jersey, the Montclair area. They had 8 children. I think Lawrence had family in Massachusetts but can't prove it. There was a family in the Peabody area with the same names as Lawrence used for his boys: John, Daniel, William,Michael, Eugene, Edward and Lawrence. It is possible they were brothers and names their boys after each other and other family members. If any of these names are familar to you I would love to hear from you.

Re: Tippets and Thaxton

bsimons62 — 2010-09-08 00:31:22Z

There is a question regarding Rose Ellen Tippets. Her father is Joseph Harrison Tippets, who was born 1814, of parents Joseph Tippets and Abigail Lewis. Rose Ellen's mother is Rose Wickham who was born 3 May 1845 in England.
Rose was married to Joseph Harrison Tippets on 10 May 1860, or 2 May 1867 in the Endowment House.

I am Rose Wickham's great granddaughter, through her second husband, Alma Moroni White.

Re: Sheriff JJ Fenton

robineverett_1 — 2010-08-21 18:24:20Z

You may want to check out the historical Wyoming Newspapers that are on line. The web site is - wyonewspapers.org I put "Fenton" in the search window and Big Horn in the county. Over 300 hits - the first one refers to Sheriff Fenton. Hope this information helps.

Re: Sheriff JJ Fenton

jfenton22 — 2010-05-20 03:49:41Z

Hi cousin how are you? I am Jack's son Jeff. I guess we probably met at a family reunion many years ago. I have not done any research on the Fenton family in quite a while. How about you? my email is jfenton@sonic.net

Re: Sheriff JJ Fenton

aajarnaylor — 2010-05-20 02:36:48Z

Hi - I am a ggrandaughter of JJ Fenton. My fathers mother was Verna Mae Fenton Dickson, my father is O Floyd (Scottie) Dickson. we live in the Portland metro area of Oregon. My Dad and I were just talking about JJ today and he said that Jack, Allen & Donna Glee are his cousins by my grandmother brother Ames. At onetime they sent information to my dad via his brother Adrian Joel Dickson - it contained info and a picture of JJ's family moving to Wy from Nebraska aprox 1897 or so because my gma looks to be about 3 in the picture.

Re: TIPPETTS LeRoyThaxton

GMaxwell8303 — 2010-04-22 14:14:07Z

He was 20 years old and not married when he died in the plane crash, and to my knowledge had no descendants. I have detailed information on the crash if you want it.
Gary

Re: TIPPETTS LeRoyThaxton

horsetrader44 — 2010-04-22 00:03:09Z

I was helping my son with a report on the pony express when he found this web site. We were looking at some old pictures in my Grandmother's (Eldona Thaxton Goodrich) life history and some of the pictures are of "Aunt Della and Uncle Roy Tippetts".I believe Della Was my Grandmothers sister , or possibly her aunt "Uncle Roy and Aunt Della" were the witnesses at her weading. I can put you in touch with living realatives that can give you more information if you would like.

I don't know how to use this site but I assume it will let you contact my email.

Elmer Clarence Burroughs

bookman51 — 2010-04-09 01:37:55Z

I am looking for information on Elmer Clarence Burroughs, who lived in Basin, Wyoming and was saddle maker. He probably was born around 1880. He was in Basin by 1917 and was still there in the early 1940s. His saddles are apparently well-known, with his trade mark being two burros facing each other (a play on his name). He is a first cousin of my grandmother. Not sure what that makes him to me...first cousin twice removed??

Thanks so much in advance.

Larry Hardesty
Kearney, Nebraska
ebony51@frontiernet.net

Ezra Strong

dfisher1956 — 2010-03-20 04:36:44Z

I'm looking for the grave of Ezra Strong, born 1820 in New York State and died 1895 supposedly in Burlington, Big Horn County, Wyoming. But I don't know the cemetery. I've looked through all the Burlington cemeteries I can find on line to no avail. If you have any info at all on this Ezra in Wyoming, I'd appreciate the help. I know the 1880 census puts him in Cowlitz, Washington where his brother Solomon lived, but other genealogists on line say he died in Burlington, WY. Also there is no grave for him or his wife listed in Washington state. His last (3rd) wife was Amanda Ellen Earle Strong, no idea when she died, so info on her would be appreciated to.

Thanks!

Dean Fisher
Garwin, Iowa

Re: Any way to access obits in Lovell and Byron?

KristineMartin67 — 2010-03-11 04:25:41Z

Hi,
My name is Kristine and I am planning a trip to Greybull and Lovell this summer for research and pix of my own. I took down your information just in case no one gets to it before I go. I will be visiting the Lovell Cemetery and I would be happy to take pix for you. You can contact me through my email marksangel419@bresnan.net and give me your email so I know how to contact you after I return.

Kristine

Any way to access obits in Lovell and Byron?

babbs244 — 2010-03-07 03:04:58Z

Hi There,

Does anyone know of anyone who will do obit look ups in Big Horn County, or if there is a way to access old obits via mail, phone or internet? I am willing to pay a fee, as well as postage and copying fees, etc. I an interested in finding obituaries for the following two people:

Flossie Marie Dorst who died 1 Apr 1986 and Otto Adolph Dorst who died 13 Jun 1985. They are both buried in the Lovell Cemetery, but SSDI says that they each died in Byron.

Thank you!

Re: Watchous

Trish_Lichau — 2009-09-06 08:59:34Z

Hi, Karen:
I have a lot of this information, if you are still interested. There is a fascinating link in this Watchous family -- Cora Odelia Fent Watchous was Delaware Indian.

Hope to hear from you!

Trish Lichau Shields

Re: Watchous

DeborahDeweyGravett — 2009-08-22 06:40:00Z

I am related and may be able to assist. If you are Karen Watchous, I have a photo of you as a child.

Re: Daisy Della Borner of Greybull, WY

swood500 — 2009-07-06 21:23:58Z

I'm working on my Tillard line and have info on Della Borner. She's a daughter of my MGF. I have her marriage certificate and death certificate. I have quite a bit of info abt her parents, and their children. Don't believe any of them had birth certificates.
I'd like to know how you're related to the Tillard line.

Re: VATERLAUS

ev196 — 2008-12-27 14:52:29Z

My name is Eric Vaterlaus. I have a copy of my family tree that has been traced back to 1600 in Zurich Switzerland. Please let me know if you haven't found the information that you are looking for and I will send you a copy. It includes many of the names that you have mentioned.

Re: Isaiah Bartley "Bart" Boice (& vt. spellings)

mzbwy — 2008-10-26 19:32:37Z

Each year we decorate the tombstone of Martin Calvin Boyce and Louesa Marshall in the Lovell Cemetery.

Perhaps you may have the wrong area. This is the Lovell Cemetery, Lovell Wyoming....

Mitchell's in Deaver Cemetery

MitchnCindy30 — 2008-08-16 02:23:54Z

We are looking for Mitchell's, Elwood in particular, in or near Deaver around 1920 - ? His father William E. Mitchell may have been there with him, his brother William Casper Mitchell was the first burial in Deaver Cemetery. Would greatly appreciate any information on this family.
Thanks in advance!

Vinnie E. GRINDER from PA

ToddWalker58 — 2008-07-28 14:05:37Z

I'm hoping to locate a distant cousin who is related to my LEIBOLD family of Butler Co., PA. Is the following person my cousin, and does anyone know what became of her?

Vinnie E. GRINDER (female) was born about 1871 in PA - likely in Centre Twp., Butler Co., PA. I find what seems to be her in the 1900 census. In Marquette, Big Horn Co., WY that year she is listed as single, in the household of her older brother, Edward H. GRINDER, and his wife, Carrie with her Kansas-born HOLMAN children from a previous marriage.

Should you have any info on these GRINDERs, please let me know. I would like to learn of Vinnie's date and place of death, and location of burial - and if she did marry and have children.

Thanks for any assistance!

Todd Walker
Edgewood, PA

Re: Manderson cemetery

darlingkelly — 2008-05-12 00:08:51Z

No, we haven't found a map yet. All we have so far are the names from the grave sites that are marked. We are working with the local mortuary and hopefully someone in town knows something!

Re: Manderson cemetery

gypsi323 — 2008-05-11 17:48:39Z

Would be interested to see what you have found or learned... Did you find a map yet? Please keep us informed. Thanks. Wish I could help you further.

Re: Dayton, Sheridan County

Mae3607 — 2008-05-10 22:31:24Z

John G. Patterson b; November 1856 Oregon
Married
Theresa or Teresa G. King
6 March 1885 Johnson Wyoming

Gertrude Teresa Patterson age 16
Married
Jesse Brittain Sr. age unknown
22 July 1902

1900 census for Dayton Sheridan Wyoming
John G. Patterson Boarder Widowed
Clara Patterson Boarder Daughter August 1890

Gertrude Teresa Patterson Brittain
Death 27 August 1966
Colville, Stevens, Washington