Rosemary, I have been searching for years for Charles Neil Mcdonald in Cape Brenton Nova Scotia. Maybe some of our information over laps. I have photos. naturalization, and a death certificate for Charles Neil Mcdonald. I have a good time line on Charles but when I get to Canada the trail runs cold no pun intended. I am in the US Military stationed in Okinawa, Japan so it is difficult for me to run to Nova Scotia and conduct genealogy research. I hope that Rosemary, or the news letter have heard about this famous Canadian. Scott Marbut Descendant Tree Chart GENERATION NUMBER 1 1. Alexander McDonald [2667] Alex was born about 1855 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alex died about (est) 1921 at WA, USA. Alex and Joan McCloud [2668] were married. Alex and Johanna had the following children: 2.+ i. Charles Neil McDonald [2297] was born August 25, 1862 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Charles immigrated in 1891 (Listed as a carpenter 32) to Boston, MA. Charles was naturalized January 21, 1914 (Residence 674 Kirby St. Portland, OR.) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Charles 's occupation was between January 17, 1927 and July 5, 1929 (Elected Member of American Society of Civil Engineers) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Charles was buried July 5, 1929 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Charles died July 5, 1929 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 3.+ ii. Alec McDonald [4103] was born in 1864 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. 4.+ iii. Nina McDonald [4104] 5. Joan McCloud [2668] Johanna was born about (est) 1859 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Johanna and Alexander McDonald [2667] were married. Johanna and Alex had the following children: 2.+ i. Charles Neil McDonald [2297] was born August 25, 1862 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Charles immigrated in 1891 (Listed as a carpenter 32) to Boston, MA. Charles was naturalized January 21, 1914 (Residence 674 Kirby St. Portland, OR.) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Charles 's occupation was between January 17, 1927 and July 5, 1929 (Elected Member of American Society of Civil Engineers) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Charles was buried July 5, 1929 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Charles died July 5, 1929 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 3.+ ii. Alec McDonald [4103] was born in 1864 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. 4.+ iii. Nina McDonald [4104] Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 1 Descendant Tree Chart GENERATION NUMBER 2 2. Charles Neil McDonald [2297] The parents of Charles Neil McDonald are: 1. Alexander McDonald [2667] was born about 1855 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alex died about (est) 1921 at WA. 5. Joan McCloud/ Mclean ? [2668] was born about (est) 1859 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was born August 25, 1862 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] (the daughter of William Harrison and Mary A. Bartholomew) were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie had the following children: 6.+ i. Johanna McDonald [1809] {1} was born December 30, 1890 at Portland, OR. Joan and Addison J. Atwater [1808] were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Joan was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Joan and Addison [1808] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Joan was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Joan died September 13, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 7.+ ii. Jessie McDonald [2665] Jessie was born about (est) 1902 at OR. Jessie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Jessie and Acklen [2666] lived in 1929 at Raymond, WA. Charles immigrated in 1891 (Listed as a carpenter 32) to Boston, MA. Charles was naturalized January 21, 1914 (Residence 674 Kirby St. Portland, OR.) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Charles's occupation was between January 17, 1927 and July 5, 1929 (Elected Member of American Society of Civil Engineers) at Portland, OR. American Society of Civil Engineers Institutued 1852 Memoirs of Deceaced Members Charles Neil McDonald b 25 Aug 1862 near Sidney, Nova Scotia d 5 Jul 1929 Portland, OR. Charles Neil McDonald, the son of Alexander and Johanna McDonnald, was born on August 25, 1862 near Sidney, Nova Scotia. As a boy he attended the grade schools of Sidney, Nova Scotia. As a boy he attended the grade schools of Sidney, and there, too, he served an apprenticeship as a carpenter. Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 2 Descendant Tree Chart In 1882, after living for a short time in Boston, Mass, Mr. McDonald moved to the Dakotas, where he was employed as Bridge Carpenter and Bridge Foreman by the Saint Paul, Minneapolis, and Manitoba Railway Company (now part of Great Northern Railway Company). In 1884, Mr. McDonald moved to the Far West and located at Celilo, OR., where he entered the employ of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company as Bridge Foreman on the construction of stone, concrete, iron, and timber bridges. In 1890, he was appointed Superintendent of Construction for Robert Wakefield and Company, Contractors, of Portland, Oregon, and for eighteen years he continued in active charge of all the numberous large construction projects undertaken by that firm. During this period, Mr. McDonald's work covered a wide scope and included docks and hrbor improvements at various points along the Pacific Coast, numberous bridges for the Union Pacific System, all the bridges on the Astoria and Columbia River Railway, and several large structures for the City of Portland. He was also retained from time to time to represent the Cheif Engineer of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company in the execution of difficult bridge fondations and in the solution of various erection problems. In 1908, his activities carried him to the Far North. He associated himself with the Copper River and Northwestern Railway Company which was being extended into the interior of Alaska, and was placed in charge of all the bridge construction on that line. This work, which included the famous Miles Glacier Bridge and the Kuskolina Cantilever, was crowned with notible success in the face of the most adverse circumstances. Operations were on far from base of supplies; the season of the year in which climatic conditions were favorable for constructionwas limited to only a few months; and the work had to go on during the long stormy winters of the Copper River country and in tempuratures alomost unbelievably low. Large masses of ice are discharged from the Miles and Child's Glaciers into the Copper River during the summer months, and for that reason the Miles Glacier Bridge which crosses that stream was origially designed for cantilever erection. To advance the opening of the railroad a full year, however, the plan was changed, and it was decided to carry on a substructure work during the winters and at the same time, to erect the spans of the falsework supported on ice. The plan was a success. The ice moved out in an unusually early spring thaw just twenty minutes after the bridge was self-supporting. This dramatic incident is well described in Rex Breach's Novel, "The Iron Trail." In 1912, Mr McDonald returned to Portland and again associated himself with the Robert Wakefield Company. For several years he was the active head of that firm in charge of the execution of important river and harbor work and large building projects, involving the expenditure of millions of dollars. Included in this work was the erection of Harriman Bridge (double-deck railroad and highway lift) across the Willamette River, at Portland, and the Interstate Bridge across the Columbia River, at Vancouver, WA. In 1920, he became Vice-President of the Gilpin Construction Company of Portland, and, from that time until his death, he directed its more important operations, among which were bridges across the Columbia, Willamette, and other large rivers of the Pacific Northwest. Mr. McDonald possessed to a rare degree the good judgement that is acquired only in the stern school of experiance, but he combined with it a technical knowledge and designing ability worthy of a man of great formal training. His counsel was sought by many, especially by younger men, whom he seemed to understand. His life was marked by a succession of great achievements, bold and daring conception, taxing amazing resources of skill and energy in execution, yet uniformly successful in realization. Deeply religious, and of a modest and retiring disposition, generous, honorable, and upright in all things, he was an inspriation to those who came in contact with him. No man was loved more by his associates. His passing has left an empty place which they can never quite be filled. In 1890, he was married to Mrs. Carrie Harrison, who survies him, together with two daughters, Mrs. Joan Atwater, of Eugene, OR. and Mrs. Jessie Acklen, of Raymond, WA. He was a member of various Masonic bodies and other fraternal orders, and was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. McDonald was elected a Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers on January 17, Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 3 Descendant Tree Chart 1927. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Charles was buried July 5, 1929 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Charles died July 5, 1929 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 8. Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] The parents of Carrie Blanch Harrison are: 9. William Harrison [2299] was born about (est) 1831 at OH. William was recorded in the census September 17, 1850 at Perry Hocking Co., OH. William and Mary A. Bartholomew [2300] were married in 1852. William was recorded in the census July 18, 1860 at Ashkum, Iroquois, Ill. William was recorded in the census June 20, 1870 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. William died before 1880. 10. Mary A. Bartholomew [2300] was born about (est) 1836 at White Plains NY. Mary and William Harrison [2299] were married in 1852. Mary was recorded in the census July 18, 1860 at Ashkum, Iroquois, Ill. Mary was recorded in the census June 20, 1870 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Mary was recorded in the census June 10, 1880 at Fifteen Mile, Wasco, Oregon. Mary died in 1932 at Portland, OR. Carrie was born about (est) 1869 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie was recorded in the census June 20, 1870 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie and Charles Neil McDonald [2297] (the son of Alexander McDonald and Joan McCloud) were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles had the following children: 6.+ i. Johanna McDonald [1809] {1} was born December 30, 1890 at Portland, OR. Joan and Addison J. Atwater [1808] were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Joan was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Joan and Addison [1808] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Joan was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Joan died September 13, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 7.+ ii. Jessie McDonald [2665] Jessie was born about (est) 1902 at OR. Jessie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Jessie and Acklen [2666] lived in 1929 at Raymond, WA. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Carrie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Carrie was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. On Census with Addison Atwater, Joan Atwater, Jessie Ray, Phyllis, and David C. Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 4 Descendant Tree Chart Carrie died in 1945 at Raymond, WA. Carrie was buried in 1945 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. 3. Alec McDonald [4103] The parents of Alec McDonald are: 1. Alexander McDonald [2667] was born about 1855 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alex died about (est) 1921 at WA. 5. Joan McCloud [2668] was born about (est) 1859 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alec was born in 1864 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. 4. Nina McDonald [4104] The parents of Nina McDonald are: 1. Alexander McDonald [2667] was born about 1855 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Alex died about (est) 1921 at WA. 5. Joan McCloud [2668] was born about (est) 1859 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. GENERATION NUMBER 3 6. Johanna McDonald [1809] {1} The parents of Johanna McDonald are: 2. Charles Neil McDonald [2297] was born August 25, 1862 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Charles immigrated in 1891 (Listed as a carpenter 32) to Boston, MA. Charles was naturalized January 21, 1914 (Residence 674 Kirby St. Portland, OR.) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Charles 's occupation was between January 17, 1927 and July 5, 1929 (Elected Member of American Society of Civil Engineers) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Charles was buried July 5, 1929 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Charles died July 5, 1929 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 8. Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] was born about (est) 1869 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie was recorded in the census June 20, 1870 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie and Charles Neil McDonald [2297] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Carrie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Carrie was recorded in the Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 5 Descendant Tree Chart census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Carrie died in 1945 at Raymond, WA. Carrie was buried in 1945 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Joan was born December 30, 1890 at Portland, OR. Joan and Addison J. Atwater [1808] (the son of Reuben Edward Atwater and Carrie Phelps) were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Joan and Addison had the following children: 11.+ i. Jessie Rae (JR) Atwater [1319] {1} was born October 15, 1916. JR was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. JR was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR and John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry [1318] were married June 17, 1939 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR was recorded in the census in 1940 at Billings, MT. JR was recorded in the census in 1950 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1960 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1970 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1980 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1990 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 2000 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. 12.+ ii. Phyllis Atwater [1810] {1} was born May 24, 1918. Phyllis was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 13.+ iii. David Atwater [1811] {1} was born December 10, 1929. David was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. David died about (est) April 7, 1975. Joan was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Joan and Addison [1808] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Joan was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Joan died September 13, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Information from Atwater History and Genealogy 1456-1956 Vol 5 book no. 502 written by Charles H. Attwater Publishers Hall Santa Monica CA 14. Addison J. Atwater [1808] {1} The parents of Addison J. Atwater are: 15. Reuben Edward Atwater [1812] {1} was born August 14, 1863 at PA. Reben and Carrie Phelps [1813] were married December 26, 1888. Reben was recorded in the census April 21, 1910 at Codington, SD. Reben died about 1951. 16. Carrie Phelps [1813] {1} was born about (est) 1865 at WI. Carrie was recorded in the census June 21, 1870 at Dane Co., WI. Carrie and Reuben Edward Atwater [1812] were married December 26, 1888. Carrie was recorded in the census April 21, 1910 at Codington, SD. Addison was born November 29, 1888 at Watertown, Codinton, SD. Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 6  Descendant Tree Chart Addison was recorded in the census April 21, 1910 at Codington, SD. Addison and Johanna McDonald [1809] (the daughter of Charles Neil McDonald and Carrie Blanch Harrison) were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Addison and Joan had the following children: 11.+ i. Jessie Rae (JR) Atwater [1319] {1} was born October 15, 1916. JR was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. JR was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR and John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry [1318] were married June 17, 1939 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR was recorded in the census in 1940 at Billings, MT. JR was recorded in the census in 1950 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1960 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1970 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1980 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1990 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 2000 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. 12.+ ii. Phyllis Atwater [1810] {1} was born May 24, 1918. Phyllis was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 13.+ iii. David Atwater [1811] {1} was born December 10, 1929. David was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. David died about (est) April 7, 1975. Addison was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Addison and Joan [1809] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Addison was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Addison's occupation was He was a Dentist and a Fly Fisherman at Eugene, OR. Addison died November 28, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Information from Atwater History and Genealogy 1456-1956 Vol 5 book no. 502 written by Charles H. Attwater Publishers Hall Santa Monica CA Information from Atwater History and Genealogy 1456-1956 Vol 5 book no. 502 written by Charles H. Attwater Publishers Hall Santa Monica CA 7. Jessie McDonald [2665] The parents of Jessie McDonald are: 2. Charles Neil McDonald [2297] was born August 25, 1862 at Sydney, Cape Brenton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Charles was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Charles immigrated in 1891 (Listed as a carpenter 32) to Boston, MA. Charles was naturalized January 21, 1914 (Residence 674 Kirby St. Portland, OR.) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Charles 's occupation was between January 17, 1927 and July 5, 1929 (Elected Member of American Society of Civil Engineers) at Portland, OR. Charles and Carrie [2298] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Charles was buried July 5, 1929 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Charles Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 7 Descendant Tree Chart died July 5, 1929 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 8. Carrie Blanch Harrison [2298] was born about (est) 1869 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie was recorded in the census June 20, 1870 at Waterloo, Lyon Co., KS. Carrie and Charles Neil McDonald [2297] were married in March 1890 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived January 21, 1914 (674 Kirby St.) at Portland, OR. Carrie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Carrie and Charles [2297] lived July 5, 1929 at 1959 Olive St., Eugene, Fane Co., OR. Carrie was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Carrie died in 1945 at Raymond, WA. Carrie was buried in 1945 (Rose City Cemetery) at Portland, OR. Jessie was born about (est) 1902 at OR. Jessie was recorded in the census January 3, 1920 at Portland, OR. Jessie and Acklen [2666] lived in 1929 at Raymond, WA. 17. Acklen [2666] and Jessie McDonald [2665] (the daughter of Charles Neil McDonald and Carrie Blanch Harrison) lived in 1929 at Raymond, WA. GENERATION NUMBER 4 11. Jessie Rae (JR) Atwater [1319] {1} The parents of Jessie Rae (JR) Atwater are: 14. Addison J. Atwater [1808] {1} was born November 29, 1888 at Watertown, Codinton, SD. Addison was recorded in the census April 21, 1910 at Codington, SD. Addison and Johanna McDonald [1809] were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Addison was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Addison and Joan [1809] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Addison was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Addison 's occupation was He was a Dentist and a Fly Fisherman at Eugene, OR. Addison died November 28, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. 6. Johanna McDonald [1809] {1} was born December 30, 1890 at Portland, OR. Joan and Addison J. Atwater [1808] were married December 25, 1914 at Portland, OR. Joan was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. Joan and Addison [1808] lived in 1929 at Eugene, OR. Joan was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. Joan died September 13, 1977 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR was born October 15, 1916. JR was recorded in the census January 13, 1920 at Junction, Lane Co., OR. JR was recorded in the census in April 1930 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR and John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry [1318] (the son of Fred Bills and Mary Ellen Scheetz) were Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 8  Descendant Tree Chart married June 17, 1939 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. JR and John had the following children: 18.+ i. James Neil Amsberry [1807] {1} was born April 24, 1943. Jim and Janice Irene Magnuson [2242] were married August 7, 1965. 19.+ ii. Christine Amsberry [0947] {1} was born January 4, 1946 at Eugene, OR. Christine and Gary Stephen Marbut [0938] were married about 1964. Christine and John Hartman [1916] lived together in 1968 at Spokane, WA. Christine and Warren Williamson [1910] were married between 1969 and 1986 at Kellog, ID. Christine 's occupation was School Teacher between 1989 and 2005 at South Lake Tahoe, CA. Christine and Art Slayback [1912] were married in March 1989 at South Lake Tahoe, CA. JR was recorded in the census in 1940 at Billings, MT. JR was recorded in the census in 1950 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1960 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1970 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1980 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 1990 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. JR was recorded in the census in 2000 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. Information from Atwater History and Genealogy 1456-1956 Vol 5 book no. 502 written by Charles H. Attwater Publishers Hall Santa Monica CA Fred and Ella Bills By Eloise Bills Wagner In the year 1895 Fred Bills arrived in Rosebud, Montana, at the age of seven years. He lived 68 years in Rosebud. Fred was born to Charles and Mary Bills in 1888 in Lodi, California. He had a sister, Rosa and brother named George. Charles Bills died following a team and wagon accident while hauling supplies as a teamster in Lodi, when was only three years old. Mary Jones Bills after three years journeyed to Rosebud with her family. On their arrival she married J. H. Lazenby, a stepbrother of he former husband, and they with the children, went at once to the Diamond ranch where Joe was acting as foreman. This journey turned out happier than in the early 1850's when Mary's folks and Charles's father and mother and family traversed the Old Oregon trail in a wagon train from Illinois and Missouri, on their way to California during the gold rush. The Bills family got separated after a skirmish with hostile Indians attacking their wagon train. Fred's Grandmother Bills was among the dead women at the end of the battle. Somehow the others got to Utah and Mormon families took care of some of the children while the bereaved father went on to be one of the first settlers of Lodi, California. Later other members of the family joined him. The first home of the Lazenby's in Montana was on the Rosebud Creek where they bought land from James Gallagher and Fred attended school at Pleasant Hill school house. Several years later they sold out to Freeman Philbrick. The Lazenby's moved to Rosebud where they jointly ran the old Cottage Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 9  Descendant Tree Chart Hotel for two years, then they bought the land and Riverside Hotel where they kept an open house. Joe took care of the livery barn and Mary ran the hotel. She was affectionately known to her patrons as "Mother". Keeping her guests happy included her grandson, Maynard who climbed the fence and ran away from home to sample her good cooking at the age of two years. A new piano and correspondence course was provided by the Lazenby's for anyone who chose to try it. The Cheyenne Chief Two Moon and his wives were frequent guests, where he and Mary had many good visits. Two Moon gave her a splendid Indian blanket of which she was very proud to own. During World War I the Spanish Influenza hit the guests at the hotel and it seemed more like a hospital. Mary took care of everyone, but she lost her own life from exhaustion and pneumonia in 1918 in October. She was laid to rest in the Forsyth cemetery. Joe Lazenby was injured when a train hit his car at Rosebud stockyards crossing. The train took him to Forsyth on a stretcher for treatment. He lived several years after the incident in Forsyth, passing away in 1938. George Bills lived and worked in the Rosebud and Forsyth area till 1913 when he moved to Seattle and married Gen McGrath. In his younger days he squired the town's beauties to dances far and wide. He was a life member of the BPO Elks Lodge. When he and Gen attended a football game someone snatched the treasured Indian blanket from Gen's shoulders and disappeared into the crowd. It was never recovered. George and Gen made many visits to Montana during his sixty years of railroading, as a brakeman on the passenger for the Milwaukee Railroad. He passed away at 86 years of age. The years rolled by and Rosa married Johnny Williams who was working on the Diamond ranch as a cook. They had two sons, George and Walter. Rosa drove Johnny around in their car from the time they first came into existence. Once they encountered a ranger at the entrance to Yellowstone Park who informed them the roads were to perilous for a woman to drive so Johnny got in and drove around the bend and switched places with Rosie and she was the first woman to drive a car through Yellowstone Park. Later they sold their place and bought an orange grove in Pomona, California. Their sons later married and George had two children. Rosa passed away in 1935. Fred Bills broke horses on ranches in his youth. He was on the passenger trains working for Northern Pacific Railroad seven years. Fred married Mary Scheetz whose father was Colonel Scheetz, one of the first land surveyors of Montana Territory. He used the chain method which modern surveyors claim was quite accurate. Fred built a cabin on his homestead on Butte Creek for his wife and son John. Later in Spokane John took the name of his stepfather Amsberry. He was sales representative for Northwest District of Union Carbide Company until he retired. He made many visits to the Bills family while on the road. John and wife Jessie Rae raised two children and now enjoy boating and skiing near Spokane. Ella Hauber Bills was born in Anoka, Minnesota to Mary Alice and William Hauber in 1884. Her mother came from Selbo, Norway as a young girl. Ella's Mother lived to the magnificent age of 101 years. Besides Ella there were two sisters, Winifred Chappelle who has outlived the Hauber family at ninety-four years of age, Addie Jackson and Arthur Hauber their brother. The rest of the family returned to Troupsburg, New York, the fathers birthplace but Art went west to Montana, finding a job at the Twenty ranch. Ella left home and worked in Pennsylvania, Vancouver, B.C. and Calgary, Alberta where she met Zelia Taggart. The two ladies decided to pay Art a visit and Zelia stayed on to marry Art and they had one son, Arthur Jr. They owned the "71" ranch. Later the family returned to New York where Art worked till retirement for Erie Railroad shops. Before he passed away he spoke many times of moving back to Montana. He died in 1952. Fred charmed Ella into making her visit a permanent life with him. She returned to New York only for a few visits spending the rest of her days at Rosebud. Fred and Ella were married July 4th 1914 as Ashland, Montana. They drove to the Ice Well in the Lazenby car for their honeymoon trip. A cool place on a hot July day. To this marriage two children were born, Maynard and Eloise. Fred hauled freight several years for A.C. Stohr from Rosebud, to Lame Deer Trading Post. The trip was slow going at eight miles per hour in the International chain drive truck. He hauled everything from pigs to coffins. The Cheyenne Indians liked Fred and nicknamed him "Black Whiskers". Beaded moccasins and dolls were gifts to the Bills children from the Cheyennes. Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 10 Descendant Tree Chart During his lifetime, Fred did many things such as helping George Davidson in the 20's. He served thirty years for Rosebud County as Deputy Sheriff. He worked on road projects and was in the sand and gravel business before becoming a bus driver for Rosebud District #12. He also served as custodian and drove the bus on basketball outings and 4-H Camps at Crazy Head Springs. He was more active than a man half his age. The old "Rosebud Bandstand" was a favorite spot hot summer evenings when Fred played drums with the band. He was a charter member of the Sage Riders and IOOF Lodge. Later he drove the star mail route up Sweeney Creek many years. Fishing on the Yellowstone River was a family sport also putting meat on the table during the depression. After tiring of fishing it was more fun to hunt moss agates and Fred and Ella found it more rewarding because they met lots of rock-hounds and jewelers from around the world. They shipped the rocks sometimes to dealers. Ella was interested in fossilized shells and collected arrowheads and Indian hammers as well as trading agates for finished pieces of jewelry. They had a boardwalk in back of the house to the river bank. On one side was "his" and the other side was "hers" piles of agates. Occasionally the piles grew to about four tons. Their hobby grew till there was someone camping in their yard every summer. Fred and Ella were true pioneers having spent most of their lives in the great outdoors, and helping friends and neighbors. Around 1927 after a hard winter the ice jammed up on the Yellowstone behind the bridge and water backed up along the slough road, flooding Al Hansen's place doing a lot of damage. The whole town was evacuated to the nearby hills until morning because of the threatened flood which didn't happen. Many fires plagued the little town but the most memorable one was when the main business district burned to the ground. The flames were so high and sparks flew all over town. Maynard fell off the Bills roof while pouring water on to wet the shingles down. The fire burned all night and the N. P. water tank from Forsyth came to the finish the spreading fire. This was around 1931. The loss of the business district along with elevator fires later the Harstad lumber yard fire seemed to cause a lot of people to move away. The Bills home was always a center for home entertainment. The Lazenby piano was used by both Maynard and Eloise. Maynard later played piano for many dances, Ella sang and friends joined in and Fred played the drums, which all proves on e doesn't have to be rich to enjoy life. The old piano is still being used by the Lazenby's great grand daughter Joan DeCock. Maynard graduated from Rosebud High School. He worked various jobs until he married Isabel Moerkerke in 1942. She was teaching school at Cartersville. They moved to Colstrip where Maynard worked for Foley Bros. The Mine closed down when the steam engines went out and the diesel came in. He later worked at Koester Chevrolet driving to Forsyth every day. Isabel continued teaching until she retired after twenty years. They raised four children, Maynard Jr., Mary Lou, Georgia and Richard. The Bills family participated in community activities and Maynard returned to mine work again until he started a new venture working in Hysham manging sales for the Chevrolet Agency. He always enjoyed re-building old cars as a hobby. Maynard Jr. married Sandra Janene, after graduating from Eastern Montana College. He teaches school at Fairview and has two children, Paul and Anne. Mary Lou married Mike Richards and they own a TV business in Missoula. They have two children Merry Jo and Mike. Georgia attended Miles City Business College and was married. She lives in Miles City with her son Robbie. Richard Bills married Danae Matz and lives in Forsyth and works in Colstrip. Eloise left the Bills home in 1934. She lived with her cousin and wife in Claremont, California. She continued making music her career after graduation from high school there. During World War II she married and had a daughter Joan, born in Ontario, California. The family lived four years at Balboa and Newport Beach. During the black-outs there were many anxious moments. Growing tired of city living, Eloise and Joan returned to Montana after fifteen years absence. In 1950 Eloise married Dick Wagner in Forsyth. At the time Dick was operating the Ben Franklin Store. They raised a son Louis David and as Joan and Louis grew up they attended Forsyth schools and took and active part in the community affairs. Both graduated from Forsyth High School. Dick was active in Montana Wildlife Federation work and raising fancy show pigeons and water fowl for his hobby. Eloise continued to working enlarged her hobby of playing organ for twenty years of services at the Lutheran Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 11  Descendant Tree Chart Church in Forsyth, having started at age twelve playing for the Episcopal Church in Rosebud many years ago. Joan graduated from Eastern Montana College and married Dick DeCock. They have three children, Mark, Dennis, and Michele, all growing up on the 4L ranch on Armells Creek near Forsyth. Louis graduated from Montana State University and received further education there. He is working and living in Bellingham, Washington. The Wagners sold their store and buildings in 1976 and are enjoying their many friendships made during those thirty years in what is now the "Trading Post". Even though they enjoy desert living Montana will always be their home. The Bills family had their first separation in August, 1963. The family and community suffered along with Fred when he was accidentally burned. He was improving and ready for skin grafting in Miles City Hospital when he suddenly had a fatal heart attack. The whole community mourned his passing. Ella carried on alone at home keeping busy with her rocks and friends. After three years missing her mate, she became ill and that was another shock to the community when she passed away at the Forsyth Hospital in July, 1966. They would have been married forty-nine years and were always together. They are both laid to rest in the Forsyth cemetery. The silence of the old Bills home must hold many memories of the days when the walls rocked with laughter and music. Even though Fred and Ella may have gone over that last hill hunting agates, their memory lingers on in the hearts of those who knew and loved them. 20. John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry [1318] {1} The parents of John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry are: 21. Fred Bills [1805] {2} was born June 7, 1888 at Lodi, CA. Fred moved in 1895 (from Lodi, California) to Rosebud, MT. Fred and Mary Ellen Scheetz [1806] were married November 28, 1908 at Custer Co., MT. Fred and Mary [1806] filed for divorce in 1911 at Rosebud, MT. Fred and Mary [1806] were divorced in 1914. Fred is interested (hobbies) in collecting aggates and fossils. Fred and Elvira Hauber [2891] were married July 4, 1914 at Ashland, MT. Fred 's occupation was Deputy Sheriff between 1917 and 1963 (Deputy Sheriff, and School Bus Driver reported by Jessie Rae Amsberry) at Rosebud, MT. Fred was in the June 5, 1917 (Regitered for the draft WWI) at Rosebud, MT. Fred was recorded in the census in 1920 at Rosebud, MT. Fred was recorded in the census in 1930 at Rosebud, MT. Fred had a Social Security Number (before 1951 (Fred Bills SSN was 517-10-7334)). Fred died in August 1963 at Miles City, Custer Co., MT. Fred was buried in August 1963 (Forsyth Cemetary) at Forsyth, MT. 22. Mary Ellen Scheetz [1806] {3} was born August 18, 1879 at MO. Mary was recorded in the census June 22, 1880 at Marion Co., MO. Mary and Fred Bills [1805] were married November 28, 1908 at Custer Co., MT. Mary was recorded in the census in 1910 (with Son John F. 0 years old Mary E. S. Bills 29 years old) at Rosebud, MT. Mary and Ago Lief Clinebell [2977] were married after 1910. Mary and Fred Bills [1805] filed for divorce in 1911 at Rosebud, MT. Mary and Fred [1805] were divorced in 1914. Mary died December 1, 1918 at Broken Bow, NE. Mary was buried December 1, 1918 (Broken Bow Cemetery, Add O7m, Block 30, Lot 2, Space 8) at Broken Arrow, Custer Co., NE. {4} The adopted parents of John Fredrick (Bills) Amsberry are: 23. Darius M. Amsberry [4045] died November 7, 1923 at Lincoln, NE. Loren and Ev [4046]aline Clay were married April 8, 1875 at Marion CO., IA. Loren and Eva [4046] moved in 1879 to Broken Bow, NE. 24. Evaline Clay [4046] was born February 17, 1853 at Wayne CO., IA. Eva and Darius M. Amsberry [4045] were married April 8, 1875 at Marion CO., IA. Eva and Loren [4045] moved in 1879 to Broken Bow, Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com Page 12 Descendant Tree Chart NE. Eva was buried January 28, 1934 (Broken Bow Cemetery) at Broken Bow, NE. Eva died January 28, 1934 at Broken Bow, NE. John was born June 22, 1909 at Rosebud, MT. John was recorded in the census April 24, 1910 at Rosebud, MT. John was adopted in 1921 (By the Amsberry Family) at Broken Bow, NE. John was recorded in the census April 4, 1930 (Occupation Student) at Seattle, King Co., WA. John's occupation was Traveling Salesman between 1937 and 1974 (Union Carbide) at MT. John and Jessie Rae (JR) Atwater [1319] (the daughter of Addison J. Atwater and Johanna McDonald) were married June 17, 1939 at Eugene City, Lane Co., OR. John and JR had the following children: 18.+ i. James Neil Amsberry [1807] {1} was born April 24, 1943. Jim and Janice Irene Magnuson [2242] were married August 7, 1965. 19.+ ii. Christine Amsberry [0947] {1} was born January 4, 1946 at Eugene, OR. Christine and Gary Stephen Marbut [0938] were married about 1964. Christine and John Hartman [1916] lived together in 1968 at Spokane, WA. Christine and Warren Williamson [1910] were married between 1969 and 1986 at Kellog, ID. Christine 's occupation was School Teacher between 1989 and 2005 at South Lake Tahoe, CA. Christine and Art Slayback [1912] were married in March 1989 at South Lake Tahoe, CA. John was recorded in the census in 1940 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John entered the in 1940 (US Army) at Ft. Lewis, WA. John was recorded in the census in 1950 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John was recorded in the census in 1960 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John was discharged from the in 1960 (US Army retired LT. Colonel) at Ft. Lewis, WA. Quartermaster Officer ran supplies to Alaska from Washington State, especially to Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and Attu and Adak islands on the Alaskan Aleutian islands. John is interested (hobbies) in sail boat racing. John was recorded in the census in 1970 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John was recorded in the census in 1980 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John was recorded in the census in 1990 at E2412 Girard Place, Spokane, WA. John died March 24, 1995 at Spokane, WA. John was cremated March 24, 1995 (Scattered his ashes in front of his lake cabin) at Lake Cour Created by Scott and Cathy Marbut 23 Dec 2007 questions/corrections/additions? e-mail scott@marbut.com