I've "rescued" an old photograph identified only with the name Mr. A. H. RICE of Latah, Spokane Co., Washington. The photograph is of two women and was taken at the Flaten Studio in Moorhead, MN. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1890's with the younger woman in her teens and the other woman in her 40's at the time. In addition to his name there are instructions on the back of the photograph for another photograph of just the younger woman and a studio in Spokane, WA as well. I believe that this is a photograph of Mr. RICE'S wife and her Mother. I believe that Mr. RICE is Albert Hull RICE and the young woman in the photograph is his wife Ada WHITMARSH. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: Ada Coddie "Edith" WHITMARSH was b. 1876 in Minnesota to parents George William WHITMARSH (1847-1915) and Mary Jane FLETCHER (b. 1 May 1852 Wisconsin-d. 26 Dec 1907 in Montana - dau of Henry FLETCHER and Elizabeth MINDER). Ada was one of 7 children born to this couple including, Millie F.; George Alfred; William; Ada; Elizabeth; Mildred; and Effie Jane WHITMARSH, all born between 1871 and 1882. Ada married Albert Moses Hull RICE (b. 6 Feb 1866 in Douglas Co. OR - son of John Evans RICE and Martha Jane LINVILLE) on 19 Mar 1894 in Kootenai, ID. The couple had 4 children including, Unnamed Son; Myrtle Ivy; Floyd Clinton; and John William RICE, all born between 1896 and 1906 in Latch, WA; Missoula, MT; and Kootenai, ID. Her husband Albert died 6 May 1945 in Missoula Co. MT and Edith d. 1942 and is buried in the Ronan Cemetery in Ronan, MT. Census records provide the following information: 1880 census of Moorhead, MN: Geo W. WHITMARSH, age 34, a Hotel Keeper, born England, parents born England/WI Jane WHITMARSH, wife, age 31, Keeping House, born WI, parents born England/WI Geo A. WHITMARSH, son, age 9, at School, born WI Millie F. WHITMARSH, dau, age 8, at School, born WI Willie WHITMARSH, son, age 5, at School, born MN Ada WHITMARSH, dau, age 4, born MN Unnamed WHITMARSH, dau, 1 month, born May, born MN + 4 Servants + 14 Boarders 1885 census of Clay Co., MN: G. W. WHITMARSH, age 40, born England Mary Jane WHITMARSH, age 38, born WI George A. WHITMARSH, age 13, born WI Emelia WHITMARSH, age 13, born WI William WHITMARSH, age 10, born MN Ada WHITMARSH, age 8, born MN Elizabeth WHITMARSH, age 5, born MN Effie WHITMARSH, age 3, born MN I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I've "rescued" an old photograph of Mrs. J. T. (Isabelle BECHTOL) BIGGERSTAFF which was taken at the Williams Studio in Wabash, Indiana. In addition to her names, someone has also written "Lee BIGGERSTAFF'S Mother" and "Died 2/12/1894" on the back of the photograph. Based on limited research I was able to gather the following additional information regarding Isabelle and her family as follows: Mary Isabelle BECHTOL was b. 24 Apr 1854 Wabash Co. IN to parents Nelson BECHTOL (b. Aug 1820 in Morgan Co. VA now WV - d. 1903) and Rebecca Ruth TYNER (b. Jun 1835 in Harrison Township, IN - d. 1918). Mary Isabelle was one of 6 children born to this couple including, David; Eugene; George; Milton; William; and Mary Isabelle BECHTOL. Mary Isabelle married James Thomas BIGGERSTAFF MD (b. Sept 1852 in Pickaway Co. OH) on 6 Sept 1876 and together they had 8 children including, James Raymond; Leona or Leone V.; Ruth R.; and Bessie; Earl; Clark; Lee; and Florence BIGGERSTAFF all born between 1876 and 1891. In 1880 the family was living in North Grove, IN. Mary Isabelle BECHTOL BIGGERSTAFF d. 12 Feb 1894. Daughter Florence b. 5 Sept 1891 in Indiana married into the BELL Family and died in Los Angeles, CA on 8 Jul 1990. Census records provide the following details: 1900 census of Warren Township, IN: in the house of Joseph & Eva BOWMAN Lee BIGGERSTAFF, age 10, born Sept 1889, a Servant in House, born IN, parents born OH/IN, at School 1920 census of Daste, MT: Lee BIGGERSTAFF, age 30, born IN, parents born OH/IN, a Farmer Josphine BIGGERSTAFF, wife, age 26, born NE, parents born Germany Betty BIGGERSTAFF, dau, age 1 year + 8 months, born MT I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me. Thanks, Shelley

I am looking for relatives or information on Mrs. A. R. McVicker of Missoula. She was born to Frank and Mary Gauthier in Bannack, MT in the late 1800's. I am not sure what her first name was. I just know her by her married name. Her sister, Rose, was my grandmother, one of fifteen children of Frank and Mary. Eight children are surviving in the 1900 census.

A baby girl was born in Missoula on May 5, 1942. She was given up for adoption. I don't know if she was given up at birth or shortly after, but a young couple named Delmar and Gayle Egbert adopted this baby. She grew up with the name Martha (she was called Martie) and she died a tragic death at the age of 23. Her only daughter would love to connect with Martie's biological family. Delmar (the adoptive father) came from a Mormon background, so I don't know if the adoption was through the Mormon church or through a civil process. Does any of this sound familiar? Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should look for such a record? Are their birth indexes for Missoula? Montana? Martie's daughter want's nothing from the biological family except to learn the family tree and exchange photographs. If you can suggest ANY avenues of research, I would LOVE to hear from you. Coleen Alaska

Thank you so much for any considerations- Bryce D. Breitenstein died March 2001 Missoula Missoula Montana his wife Frances Breitenstein died April 20 1989 Missoula Missoula Montana

I am interested in "old" Louis or Louie Brun/Brown. He married Emily, daughter of a Kalispel Indian Chief. He was born about 1811 in Quebec. I have info on him from the 1860,1870 and 1880 census. An entry on FamilySearch (LDS) indicates he died in Montana 17 Mar 1889, but I have no proof of that. I also have copies of mentions here and there in Montana history books, but what I am really looking for is enough information that I can trace him back to his parents. If anyone has info on Emily's parents, that would be fantastic. All I have been able to find is: Goshea, Goetsche, Tchitaoslii, etc., but nothing definitive and nothing about the Chief. Emily died 14 May 1904 in Montana Thanks, Margie

Hello! I am a historian of technology at the University of Virginia. I'm writing a book on the history of American voting technologies. I've been trying to track down information on the Montana Vote Registering Co., which was incorporated in Montana in 1893, I believe, with an astounding $5 million in capital. In what follows, I'll tell you what I know about this company, including the names of the incorporators, officers, board of directors, and of course the inventor. If anyone has any information or knows of sources to pursue, I'd be much obliged to hear from you. The inventor's name is Kennedy Dougan. He obtained 4 U.S. patents for a punch-card voting system; the first two, issued in 1890, were followed by improved versions, issued in Dec., 1892: "Ballot-holder" No. 440,545 (Nov. 11, 1890) "Mechanical ballot and ballot-holder" No. 440, 547 (Nov 11, 1890) "Ballot-holder for voting machines" No. 488,937 (Dec. 27, 1892) "Vote-registering machine" No. 488,938 (Dec. 27, 1892) These patents describe an innovative voting system that anticipated the punch-card systems of the 1970s. Voters prepared their ballots by inserting them in a ballot holder and then punching holes next to their preferred candidates' name. The ballots were read at the precinct by a machine equipped with hundreds of tiny needles; after a ballot was inserted into the machine, the counters would increment if a needle dropped through one of the perforations. Although it's impossible to tell from a patent alone, I must say that I have my doubts about whether the described device would have worked reliably. I have not located any surviving artifacts. In 1893, the Montana Vote Registering Co. was incorporated in Montana. The incorporators were: Kennedy Dougan Miles Mix Edward Lindsly W.P. Brayton Wm. H. Houston A.J. Urlin Wm. H.H. Dickinson H.M. Ogden The officers and board members were: Wm. H. Houston, President (ex-Sheriff of Missoula County) Miles Mix, Vice-President (proprietor of the European Hotel) Edward Lindsly, Treasurer (Hickman & Lindsly Drug Co.) W.P Brayton, Secretary (Higgins Western Bank) Kennedy Dougan, Manager and Inventor The board members were: A.M. Ogden, Director (Manager, Electric Light Works, Bozeman) Wm. H. H. Dickenson, Director (Dickenson & Fairchild, Real Estate) John Hayes, Director (Livery and Feed Stables) A. J. Urlin, Director (Real Estate) The company would have mounted a strong campaign to persuade the Montana State Legislature to adopt the machine for use in elections throughout the state. I haven't yet read the legislative journal to find out whether the machine was debated, but it no such measure was approved, I believe, and the Montana Vote Registering Co. disappeared from the historical record. One of the patents was found to be in the possession of the Myers American Ballot Machine Co., upon its bankruptcy in 1898. Dougan resurfaces in Minneapolis, where he continues his inventing career with some success, it seems. It appears (from patent records) that he died in Minneapolis in 1922. I'm sure there's a great story here, and I'd love to tell it. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Bryan Pfaffenberger, Ph.D. Associate Professor Univ. of Virginia Charlottesville, VA [email protected]

Seeking the family of Mary Scott, born abt. 1888, died 1 Apr 1921, in Missoula county, Montana. Was she and Francis Scott (step father) of Margorie and dorothy Taylor who were in the 1920 census in Great Falls, Montana? Thank you, Jeannet

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BreakIntoFiction Surnames: Moore, Hartman, Kelly Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/396.432/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello ~~ I am researching the Moore/Kelly family and have Mary Ann Moore married to Henry Hartman in 1893 in Missoula then marrying Henry's brother Frank sometime between 1904 and 1907. She did die in 1957 in Seattle. I would love to share what I've found on this Moore and Kelly line. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DAMNIMCOOLTOM Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/1323.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: http://www.missoula.com/news/node/1413 Louis Charlo, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Charlo of Evaro, was 18 the day he climbed the 566-foot mountain. He'd enlisted in the Marines in November 1943 and left for boot camp the following month. He'd been overseas roughly seven months at the time of his death. The initial news account after Charlo was killed said he "shared with three other Marines the distinction of being the first Americans to scale Mount Surabachi." Charlo wrote his last letter home from the base of the mountain, the story reported. A letter written by his platoon leader, Ray Whelan, in 2004, said Charlo was advancing in an area called the Meat Grinder on March 2 when a friend was hit. "Chief went out to him and managed to get him on his shoulder and was well back to cover when he was hit by machine gun fire. They both were killed," Whelan wrote to Charlo's cousin, Roger Shourds of Polson. http://www.fortmissoula.org/exhibits/ww/ussmissoulaproject.shtml PFC Charlo, serving as radioman, helped raise the first flag, which was supplied from the USS Missoula. Hours later a senior officer directed that it be replaced by a larger flag more visible to ships off shore. Iwo Jima was finally secured on March 17, 1945. Sadly, PFC Charlo was killed in action on March 2, 1945, by a Japanese sniper's bullet. Charlos' remains were returned to Montana in 1948. He is buried in St. Ignatius. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DAMNIMCOOLTOM Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/521.527.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ted, is that you? This is Tom Moody, your cousin. I'm living in Coeur d'Alene now. Are you dabbling in genealogy? I've been playing a bit in it lately myself. We need to get together and compare notes. Your mom is supposed to get me her information when she is feeling better. Send me an email at [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 21wall Surnames: Noyd, Kuki Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/1933/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for decedents of H.F.Noyd of Waterloo, Montana. His given name at birth was Hans Frederick. Throughout his life he went by several different names. They include, Henry, Fred, Frederick, and H.F. He was married twice. With his first wife (Alice) he had a son Ray. Ray died in WWI. He remarried a women a lot younger than him named Kathryn. She apparently had a son Wilbur (listed on Census as stepson but later as Wilbur Noyd). They had Fred, Albert, Bertha, and Catherine. I know that Catherine was married and her last name was Kuki. I don't know if any of these children had kids or not. I would like to find any decedents to tell them more about our family. I have a lot of information about the rest of the family. Also I would like obituaries for any of these people. I know that Catherine died in 2004 in Whitehall. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Auburnyvette Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/1932/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ANNIE KRISTEN WODDER married JAMES (A)ALBERT BAKER on December 4, 1895 I believe in Missoula, Missoula, Montana.I don't have any proof of this information and don't have a clue where to find it. I don't know her parents names however, I do know that she was born in Tange, Gording, Ribe,Denmark on July 30, 1867. She came to America in 1886 when she was 16 years old about 1883 and went back to Denmark 1889 came back stortly to live in Montana where she married James in 1885. She lived with a brother Hans Wodder in New Jersey for awhile the first time in America, I believe. I can't seem to find the ship records of her comings and goings from Denmark to America nor can I find her parents names. James and Annie had two daughters an EDITH BAKER who married a HOLMER ROCK and they lived in Lolo, Missouri, Missouri, Montana in 1930.They had a least one child a ROBERT SPENCER ROCK who lived in Ravalli County, Montana. He married a MARY WOLTER in 1949. ROBERT ROCK was born in Florence/Lolo, Montana on April 8, 1931 and passed away March 3, 2002 in the same area he was born. The other daughter is FLORENCE BAKER I don't need inforamtion on her line. I have James A. Baker passing away March 4, 1941 in Missouri, Montana. However, I can't find where he is buried and I can't find him in Montana after the 1920 census! Any further information any one might have on ANNIE WODDER-BAKER or JAMES A. BAKER and her family would be greatly appreciated. Today I am using my sisters e-amil. My e-mail is as fallows: [email protected] Sincerely, Michele Ball Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Auburnyvette Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/1931/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Everyone, Here is what I am needing James Albert BAKER who's parents are James H. BAKER and Percilla McCORMICK was born in Baker, Jefferson County, Iowa in August 26, 1863 and he married Ane Kristen WODDER December 4, 1895, I don't know where they wed. James Albert (A.) Baker was to have passed away March 4, 1941 in Missoula, Missoula, Montana. However, I can't find any records confirming this information nor can I find where he is buried. I have looked in the Missoula City Cemetery where his wife is buried and e-mailed them but he isn't listed there. I am needing this death information verified or corrected and the name of the cemetery where he is burried, please. I have found James A. Baker in the fallowing United States census: 1970 Black Hawk Twp. Iowa 1880 Black Hawk Twp., Jefferson County, Iowa 1885 Black Hawk Twp., Jefferson County, Iowa 1900 Hells Gate, Missoula, Montana 1910 Missoula Ward 3, Missoula, Montana 1920 Missoula Montana I can't find him in any 1930 census in Iowa, Montana, or Idaho. I have found his wife with their daughter, EDITH ROCK, and family in Lolo, Missoula, Montana in the 1930 census. I don't know why she is listed there if she was visiting or if my information is incorrect that James may have passed away before 1930 and therefor she was living instead of visiting. The census states she was houskeeping for them. Any assistance on this matter is greatly appreciated. I am using my sisters email today however my home on is as fallows: [email protected] Sincerely, Michele Ball Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I am seeking info on Floyds from Missouri/Kentucky! Ruth Anna Floyd first married a Crabtree fella in Arkansas! He was a fiddler and left for extended periods of time, as far as we know they had no kids! She filed for dissertion after 7 years and left KY or Missouri and came to Montana with one of her brothers to work as cooks in a mining camp or lumber camp! This Crabtree's given name is Job or Joseph! In 1880 Ruth is listed as living in KY in 1880 as Rutha A. Crabtree age 21 and our Ruth A. was b.1860; listed as living with Joseph Crabtree, Farmer b. MO. and she b. KY. I personally know Ruth Anna Floyd as a Louquet. She married Pierre Louquet b. 1861 France and migrated to US about age 18, that makes him getting to US 1878/79 and he remained in NYC working at a hotel for about 1 year and gained enough money to travel by train to Chicago. From there he went somehow to Denver or SLC and to Montana by wagon! Helena area, owned property in Helmsville, Missoula, Avon, and possibly Helena! I have a centennial heritage book on Avon and it has pictures and some info! What I am looking for is others that possible could be her brother to Montana's kin who may have remained in Missoula area or Crabtrees who could have been married first to her! I have checked every other state to no avail! Someone has a connect! Ruth Anna Floyd Louquet died in Missoula in 1919 (same year my Mom was born in NJ) at her daughters home! Her name is spelled incorrectly; but I found a copy of her death in Missoula Co years back! Does anyone have connects via Crabtree, Floyd or Louquet! Those I do not have connect now with!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: arrest179 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/119.131.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on Rose Swartz she was married to Ralph Doughty in 1917 they had three children Roy, Retta and Ruby. Rose left her husband with another man then contacted TB and was put in a hospital where Ruby was born. Ruby was taken by the Doughtys Edwin and Elmira. Can't find anything on Rose who where here parents Ruby was born in 1923 and Rose died in 1926 Karen Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DAMNIMCOOLTOM Surnames: Moody, Schmiedeskamp, Bird, Hedges, Beveridge Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/1060.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ruth was my grandmother, and her actual name was Clara Ruth Schmiedeskamp at birth, married name, Moody. That may help someone doing a search, or trying to verify information. Her mother's name was Betha Lillian Hedges. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: outlaw4253 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/1930/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello all! I am searching for a photo or photos of my grandfather Robert "Bob" William Breen. Robert "Bob" William Breen was born May 06, 1908 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana and died May 19, 1982 in Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana. He married Jewel Ann Stork abt. 1939. She was born Feb 13, 1919 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana, daughter of William Herman Stork and Clara Ann Fuehr. They divorced abt. 1944. Robert William Breen then married Ceridwen "Carrie" Jones in 1947. She was born Dec 10, 1906 in London, England and died Jan 11, 1997 in Hamilton, Ravalli Co., Montana daughter of John Jones and Ann Emrys. Robert "Bob" William Breen was a direct descendant of the Hauswirth family, early-day settlers of Montana, especially Butte. He was raised in Butte, but spent a considerable amount of his childhood at the Breen family home near Alberton, Montana. Bob was a graduate of Butte High School and the University of Montana where he was an outstanding Grizzly athlete and later a staff member of the University. Bob was also an athletic coach in Glasgow, Montana. After returning from the war, Bob and Carrie lived in Missoula and then in Hamilton, Montana. Carrie Breen had a great influence on theater, dance and the arts in both Missoula and Hamilton. Bob had several uncles, aunts, and cousins (Hauswirth and Breen) that lived in the Missoula, Hamilton and Alberton area at one time. Robert William Breen's parents: Rita Leona Hauswirth born Feb 09, 1886 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana and died Jul 02, 1967 in Sacramento, California. She married Robert Athon Barnes. He was born Jun 01, 1877 in Bedford, Indiana, and died in 1959 in Silver City, New Mexico, son of Joseph Dean Barnes and Mary A Malott. Rita Leona Hauswirth then married William Harper Breen Nov 30, 1911 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana. He was born abt. 1886 in Pennsylvania and died Aug 05, 1942 in Alberton, Ravalli Co., Montana, son of Michael Breen and Mary Sullivan. Robert William Breen (birth name: Robert Athon Barnes Jr.) was the son of Robert Athon Barnes Sr.. Robert Athon Barnes Jr.'s name was changed to Robert William Breen upon his mothers' marriage to William Harper Breen. Robert William Breen's half brother: William C Breen was born May 15, 1918 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana and died Jun 13, 2001 California. Children of Robert William Breen and Jewel Ann Stork: Robert William Eva (birth name: Robert William Breen Jr.) was born May 23, 1941 in Astoria, Oregon and died Apr 10, 1984 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana. Robert William Breen Jr.'s name was changed to Robert William Eva upon his mothers' marriage to Thomas "Bud" Eva. Thank you! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cwbarns2006 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/521.527.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Are these Wards related to the Wards from Indiana to Oregon? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marykayward1432 Surnames: WARD Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.montana.counties.missoula/521.527.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My husband, Darwin WARD died 2 Apr 1992. He was your mother's first cousin. Darwin's father, Orville WARD, who died in 1941 was the brother of Theodore WARD, Sr, your grandfather. Thanks for your note. I've been doing the WARD genealogy for about 15 years. I would very much like to correspond with you. Please contact me -my email address is mksroots at juno.com. Mary Kay Ward Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.