In Grant county there is a small town Long Creek, Oregon that have all of these names. maybe there is a connection. Grant Co. genealogical so is John Day and can be found on the internet. Hope this helps ----- Original Message ----- From: "by way of Beth Perry Johnston <bpjohnston@charter.net>" <suebay@adelphia.net> To: <ORHOODRI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 08, 2005 6:45 PM Subject: [ORHOODRI] BAYLESS, BLACKWELL, BURGESS,CANNON, CONGER, SHAW FAMILIES > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/356 > > Message Board Post: > > Does anyone out there have any of these surnames in their family lines? I > am trying to locate my husbands family for our kids and I am running into > block wall everywhere. > > Thanks, > > > > ==== ORHOODRI Mailing List ==== > Need help ? ? > Contact the ORHOODRI-L Administrator by sending email to > ORHOODRI-admin@rootsweb.com > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.9.5 - Release Date: 4/7/05 > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/356.1.1 Message Board Post: They all lived there at one time or another if my information is correct. CANNON married BAYLESS had children moved to Hood River area, I believe those children married a BLACKWELL, BURGESS & SHAW in the Hood River area. Another CANNON married a CONGER & I think moved to Hood River. Sue

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/356 Message Board Post: Does anyone out there have any of these surnames in their family lines? I am trying to locate my husbands family for our kids and I am running into block wall everywhere. Thanks,

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NICKELSEN, FROHN, NEALEIGH, BULLARD, WYSS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/355 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 25, 1924, page 1 M.H. NICKELSEN’S FUNERAL YESTERDAY Pioneer families of Hood River crowded Riverside church yesterday afternoon at to pay their last respects to Martin H. Nickelsen, who figured prominently in the civic and industrial upbuilding of the community. Aged 76, Mr. Nickelsen that was a native of the isle of Fohr. In young manhood he married Miss Inga Rorden, who passed away early in 1922. At the time of the Franco-Prussian war Mr. Nickelsen came to America, leaving his family to follow later. He settled in San Francisco. Mrs. Nickelsen crossed the Atlantic and the continent with her two small sons, one seven and the other five. The latter the father had not seen until his arrival in California. The family came north to Oregon. They settled at The Dalles, where Mr. Nickelsen was chief blacksmith for the O.R. & N. Co. for 10 years. They then moved to a homestead near Mosier, remaining there for a time until they came to Hood River Valley 42 years ago. In 1885 Mr. Nickelsen built the first house in the Barrett district. H.M. Isenberg now lives there. In 1891 he established a general store in Hood River on the site where the Kresse Drug Co. is now located. The city of Hood River was incorporated and Mr. Nickelsen became its first treasurer. A library was established and he was made the first librarian. Sturdy in character, honest in transaction, careful and business, he was sought by the people for positions of trust. That was why he was school clerk for 10 years in the Frankton district and 17 years in Hood River. That was why he was for many years secretary of the Farmers’ Irrigating Co. Indeed, in his days of his store-keeping, before the city had banks, he was given the savings of townspeople and intrusted with the special funds of organizations. Mr. Nickelsen is survived by the following children: Senator J.R. Nickelsen, C.D. Nickelsen, Mrs. A.G. Frohn, all of Hood River; Mrs. Rose Nealeigh, of Oregon City, and Mrs. William Bullard, of Ione. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W.N. Byars. Interment followed at Idlewilde cemetery. Mr. Nickelsen was a member of the Knights of Pythias and A.O.U.W. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Mary Wyss, of The Dalles. ------------------------------------ The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., December 25, 1924, page 2 MARTIN H. NICKELSEN Another of the Hood River valley pioneers has gone -- Martin H. Nickelsen. For more than a year now we have missed Mr. Nickelsen. Annually it was his custom to take the school census of District No. 3. He was always on hand at school elections. For some 25 years Mr. Nickelsen had been school clerk. He was meticulous in the keeping of his records. Mr. Nickelsen in the early days of Hood River, before banks were established here, was made the treasurer of various civic and public organizations. Indeed, the early day settlers formed the habit of making him their banker in a way. He was a kind of public trustee. His habits of scrupulously keeping his records and his inherent honesty gave all those who came in contact with him an abiding faith in him. A quiet man, not given to self-praised, Mr. Nickelsen had passed from the days of his prime on into the evening time of life and the people around him did not realize the service he had been to the community. He was for many years secretary of the Farmers’ Irrigating Co. In many ways he was associated with the upbuilding of the Hood River community. Godfearing and honest, Mr. Nickelsen was, naturally, at his best in the atmosphere of home life. He loved his garden. The loving companionship that existed between him and his wife was an inspiration to those who knew them. Mrs. Nickelsen passed on some three years ago. Wintertime chores and the garden work of summer months and his clerical duties were never the same day after her going, and we cannot help but feel that Mr. Nickelsen was ready for the great adevnture. -------------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., December 26, 1924, page 1 FAMILIAR SCHOOL FIGURE PASSES Death on Monday removed from local school circles one of its oldest and most familiar figures, M.H. Nickelsen who, until illness forced his retirement last summer, had successfully held the post of school clerk more years than any man in Oregon. Funeral services were read over the body on Wednesday at the M.E. church, by Rev. W.N. Byars and before a large number of the many friends of the kindly old man who had so faithfully carried out his duties for the long term of 27 years. Interment was at Idlewilde, C.C. Anderson having charge of the funeral arrangements. Martin H. Nickelsen was born on the Island of Fohr, on March 8, 1848, and was therefore of Danish origin. In young manhood he married Miss Inge Rorden. At the time of the Franco-Prussian struggle, he came to the United States and settled at San Francisco, where he was later joined by his wife and two boys, John and Chris, both of whom are now heads of families in this county. Later the family moved to The Dalles and, after living at Mosier, took up residence at Hood River. Their first home here was the house at the Barrett now occupied by Marsh Isenberg. In 1891, he established a general store on the corner where Kresse’s drug store now stands. Following the incorporation of Hood River as a city, Mr. Nickelsen was first treasurer, and he was also the first librarian in this town. Of an extremely fine disposition he made a friend of practically every man and woman with whom he came into contact and there are many men and women, long since gone from Hood River, who will read of his passing in the sense that they have lost an old valued friend. Following the death of his wife more than two years ago, Mr. Nickelsen began to show the burden of his years and heart trouble added to his cares and forced him to give up the post he had held so long. His record in Hood River is one that will long survive him, for it was one of honesty dealing and fine character. In addition to his two sons, C.D. and John R. Nickelsen, three daughters survive: Mrs. Rose Nealeigh, of Oregon City, Mrs. Ida Frohn, of Hood River and Mrs. Margaret Bullard, of Ione. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NICKELSEN, BAKER, BULLIS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/354 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., January 22, 1954, page 5 ROBERT NICKELSEN Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday of this week by Dr. Robert Hutchinson at Idlewilde cemetery for Robert Nickelsen, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Nickelsen of Hood River, who passed away last Saturday at Hood River Community hospital on the day following his birth. Survivors include his parents, a sister, Randy Kay, and grandparents, Lowell M. Nickelsen, Mrs. W.J. Baker and Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Bullis. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NICKELSEN, BARNES, JOHNSON, TOWNE, LAUX, WRIGHT, COON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/353 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., November 12, 1959, page 4 MARTHA E. NICKELSEN Martha Ellen Nickelsen, who came to Hood River 60 years ago, passed away at Hood River Memorial hospital last Wednesday, November 4. Her home had been on route 4, Box 159, Hood River. She was 89. Reverend Paul Walker conducted the funeral services held Saturday, November 7, at Asbury Methodist church. Interment at Idlewilde cemetery followed. Among Mrs. Nickelsen’s survivors are a son, Lowell M. Nickelsen, Hood River; four daughters, Mrs. R.E. Johnson of Bend, Mrs. Frank L. Towne of Auburn, Calif., Mrs. Geneva Laux of Laguna Beach, Calif. and Mrs. L.E. Wright of Vancouver. A sister, Mrs. Tom Coon, lives in Newport, Ore. There are five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Barnes, she was born on September 8, 1870, at Prineville, Ore. She was a housewife and a member of the Asbury Methodist church, the Neighbors of Woodcraft and the Wauna circle. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NICKELSEN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/352 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 27, 1913, page 2 DEATH OF INFANT Dorothy Margaret Nickelsen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Nickelsen, was born November 14 and chosen to be a jewel in the Master’s kingdom November 20. Six brief days tells the story of a life that was both precious and prized. Another thread has been woven into the cord that ties hearts to the beautiful city of Heaven. Jesus said: “Of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Relatives and friends could not have been more considerate and sympathetic, for which those so sorely bereft are profoundly grateful. Short funeral services were conducted at their home Friday afternoon, by Rev. J.B. Parsons -- Contributed. ------------------------------------ The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., November 26, 1913, page 1 DOROTHY MARGARET NICKELSEN Dorothy Margaret Nickelsen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Nickelsen, was born November 14 and chosen to be a jewel in the Master’s kingdom November 20. Six brief days tells the story of a life that was both precious and prized. Another thread has been woven into the cord that ties hearts to the beautiful city of Heaven. Jesus said: “Of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Relatives and friends could not have been more considerate and sympathetic, for which those so sorely bereft are profoundly grateful. Short funeral services were conducted at their home Friday afternoon by Rev. J.B. Parsons. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NICKELSEN, RIGBY, BARNES, TOWNE, WRIGHT, GREEN, JOHNSON, BULLARD, FROHN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/351 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., September 20, 1946, page 1 Includes portrait NICKELSEN LONG ACTIVE IN THIS COUNTY Played Prominent Part In War Financing Death, following a brief illness, ended the many activities of County Judge Christian D. Nickelsen, Wednesday of this week. Last week end he developed pneumonia and on Monday word came that his condition was critical. When members of the family were called, friends realized that the end was not far away. “Chris” Nickelsen, as he was known to friends, was born on the island of Fohr, off the coast of Denmark and came to the United States with his mother and brother, John R., in 1878, when he was seven years of age, to join his father, Martin, who had preceded them in the Atlantic crossing and had established himself at Marysville, Calif. Shortly afterwards, the family traveled by boat up to Portland, and went to The Dalles, where Martin H. Nickelsen established himself as a blacksmith. The family moved to Hood River in 1882, where Chris went to school. In 1892 he married Gertrude Rigby, who died in 1896, leaving him with one daughter, Gertrude. Two years later, he married Mattie Barnes, who survives him. To this union were born four daughters and a son, and three of the daughters are still living. Chris Nickelsen had a wide range of interests in this county. He at one time played a leading part in the development of irrigation in this area, as one of the contractors who built a large section of the first irrigation ditch. He organized the first band here, members of which, for a long period, wore Indian garb. He was one of the first members of the Port commission, and ran for Congress on the Republican ticket, with backing of the Townsend clubs of Oregon. In 1938, he was elected county judge and held this office till his death. He was also owner of the Merchants Credit Exchange for many years. He entered newspaper work as editor of the former Glacier and was, for a time, editor and part owner of the Hood River News in the earlier years of this century. For a long time he has been a member of the public land committee of the Association of Oregon counties, and one of his last activities in that connection appeared in the form of an analysis in last week’s News. Two of many residents he was best known for his work as a member of the county war finance committee, and in the interests of financing the recent war he played a prominent part in the many programs which carried Hood River county to the top, in nation and state, in its participation in the various war-financing campaigns. He was one of twelve residents of this county to be awarded the Silver medal of the Treasury department, and one of 11 county members to wear the emblem of the Million Dollar club for his war efforts. Chris Nickelsen was a Mason, a member of Knights of Pythias and the Grange. For years he operated his cherry ranch just south of town and was one of the first growers to install an orchard sprinkling system in the valley, with excellent results. He is survived by his widow, Mattie, four daughters, Mrs. Vernita Towne, Sacramento; Mrs. Ver Lene Wright, Hood River; Mrs. Genevra Green, Laguna Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, of Bend, Ore.; and a son Lowell, Hood River. A brother, John R. Nickelsen, of Portland; and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Bullard, Gold Beach, and Mrs. Ida Frohn, of Hood River, also survive him. Day and time of funeral services had not been decided upon when the News went to press yesterday. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFARLAND Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/350 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., April 4, 1907, page 2 DIED AT HOOD RIVER Chas. S. McFarland, aged 47 years, died of heart trouble Saturday evening, March 30, 1907. Mr. McFarland was one of the early pioneers of the Columbia valley, and served as captain on various boats plying on the Columbia river. Mr. McFarland had been staying with A. Pearson and upon the latter’s return from attending lodge, found him sitting in a chair dead. E.B. McFarland, of Portland, arrived Sunday and accompanied the remains to The Dalles Monday, where interment was made in the family burial grounds. J.E. Nichols had charge of the body and accompanied it to The Dalles. Rev. D.V. Poling, of the Congregational church, officiated. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MONROE, FERGUSON, ZANE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/349 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 11, 1926, page 1 MRS. NANCY MONROE, A PIONEER, PASSES Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy A. Monroe, pioneer woman, who, had she lived until next Wednesday, would have been 90 years old, were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday at the Anderson chapel. Rev. Frank Spaulding, retired Methodist minister, officiated. Mrs. Monroe was a native of Pennsylvania. She came to Hood River in 1878 and had made her home here since. Mrs. Monroe is survived by her son, J.H. Ferguson, pioneer retired business man of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Mattie K. Zane, of Portland. Interment at Idlewilde cemetery followed the funeral service. At the age of 19 Mrs. Monroe was married to Wm. Ferguson, continuing to reside in Pennsylvania until the death of her husband in 1868. Following the death of Mr. Ferguson she moved to Carroll, Ia., where she engaged in the dressmaking and millinery business with a sister. While residing in Iowa she was married to John Monroe, who was then engaged in the lumber business. Mr. Monroe disposed of his lumber interests and they moved to California. In 1878 they moved to Hood River, finally settling on a farm three miles south of Hood River. Disposing of the farm about 30 years ago, she moved to town where she has resided every since. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JONES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/348 Message Board Post: The Hood River Glacier, Hood River, OR., November 4, 1920, page 1 MISS EZMA JONES KILLED BY AUTO Miss Ezma Jones, retired nurse aged 65, was instantly killed Tuesday night when struck by an automobile driven by Miss Bertha Cate, daughter of E.U. Cate. Miss Jones’ neck was broken. She was returning home from the Rockford store when struck by the car. The accident occurred about 6:15. The young woman, who was prostrated after the tragedy, according to those who were at the scene of the accident, became confused when she tried to steer her car around another automobile turned out for a spray machine. She ran too far off the highway and struck Miss Jones, who was well to the side of the road, it is said. Ms. Jones is survived by an only brother, Lewis Jones, locomotive engineer of Walla Walla. Miss Jones, who was a nurse in New York, has lived here for many years. She took a great interest in civic affairs of the community. During the war no one served more patriotically than she. She was beloved by all who knew her, and her tragic death left a pall of grief over the community. Funeral services will be held at the Anderson Chapel today at 2 p.m.. The body will be shipped to Walla Walla for interment. ------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., November 5, 1920, page 1 Just as residents of various sections of the valley were congregating at the Commercial club to hear the election returns on Tuesday evening, a rumor began to circulate that Miss Esma Jones, of Barrett, had been instantly killed in an auto accident. Unfortunately, the rumor proved to be true, and the sad news cast a gloom over the many people who had known this fine old lady at some point during her career as nurse or since her retirement. The tragedy adds another death to the long list of those which have resulted from an inexperienced driver losing their nerve at a critical moment. Miss Alberta Cate, the 16 year old daughter of E.U. Cate, of Hood River was driving a car shortly after dark on the main road near the Rockford store. It was raining at the time, and it is possible her vision was obscured by rain on the windshield. But, as developed at the inquest held by Coroner Anderson on Wednesday, the girl passed a power sprayer on the wrong side of the road, just as a car approached from the opposite direction. Whether she became confused is not accurately known, but the tracks of the car prove that the auto ran right off the road on the grass adjoining. Miss Jones was returning to her home from the Rockford store and was walking in the grass, several feet from the edge of the road, when she was struck by the car, which is stated to have been traveling faster than the condition then prevailing would war! rant. Miss Jones was thrown many feet away by the force of the impact, and had, apparently, died instantly, a subsequent examination proving that she had sustained an extensive fracture at the base of her skull. Miss Cate, who is prostrated with grief, says she did not see Miss Jones until the car struck her, and is evidently quite confused as to what happened immediately preceding and following tragedy. Miss Jones was one of those sweet old ladies whom to know was to love. There are scores of men and women of this valley who can bear witness to kindly ministrations of Nurse Jones, and there is not a family within a mile of her home which is not now morning her sad death. She was 65 years of age, and the only known relative is a brother living at Walla Walla. At the inquest held on Wednesday the jury found that death was caused by an extensive fracture at the base of the skull, caused by being struck by the automobile, driven by a girl who was not only inexperienced in driving autos, but who was not in possession of the driver’s license. The jury recommended that she be not permitted to drive a car again. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at Riverside church, the Woman’s Relief Corps having charge of the arrangements. The Rev. J.L. Hershner paid a glowing tribute to the beautiful character of Miss Jones and said she had been a ministering angel to many and many family in this valley. Ever attentive to the wants of others, she had no thought of herself, and her death is deeply mourned in families in every section of the valley. During the war she played fairy godmother to a number of the boys from this county who went overseas, and her letters and gifts cheered many a boy during hours that would have been dismal and lonely. The church was crowded and the casket was hidden beneath a very large number of floral tributes. The remains are to be shipped to Walla Walla by C.C. Anderson. It was learned yesterday that Miss Cate, who was driving the car at the time of the accident, is suffering acutely and was on the verge of collapse after the inquest. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GETCHELL, BOYD, LANTZ Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/347 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., April 22, 1949, page 5 MABLE E. GETCHELL Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel E. Getchell, who died yesterday at Stegler, Okla., will be held Monday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m., at the Valley Christian Church, the Rev. H.L. Porter officiating. Mrs. Getchell, who resided with her son, Howard, in Hood River, had been living in Stegler for the past two years. Surviving are: Sons, Howard, of Hood River; Richard, Portland, and Lloyd, of Stegler, Okla.; daughter, Helen Boyd, of Cody, Wyo., 10 grandchildren, and a sister, Verna Lantz, of Stegler, Okla. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and of the Episcopalian church. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BUTLER Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/345 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., May 18, 1923, page 6 FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. TRUMAN BULTER All local stores closed yesterday afternoon as a mark of respect to the memory of Mrs. Ella Butler, wife of Truman Butler, over whose remains funeral services were held at Riverside Church yesterday afternoon, Rev. W.H. Boddy, officiating. A large number of friends of the family from the mid-Columbia heard the impressive address given by Mr. Boddy. The remains were taken to The Dalles, the old home of Mrs. Butler, for interment, S.E. Bartmess having charge of the funeral arrangements. Mrs. Butler had been ill for several months, and although her condition was recognized as very serious, hopes were held that life might be prolonged for some time. However, the end came at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Mrs. Ella Butler was born in Kansas, but spent her early life in The Dalles. When Leslie Butler and his son Truman opened the bank in Hood River, Mrs. Butler took up residence here and had lived in this city for 23 years. She was essentially a home-loving woman, and in addition, Mrs. Butler had played a prominent part in the community life of this city. Besides her husband, two children, Marian, a student at Mills College, and Robert, survive. She was 50 years old at the time of her death. Much sympathy is expressed with Mr. Butler and the family in their bereavement and on Tuesday, the Lunch Club forwarded a note of condolence to Mr. Butler. At the funeral service at Riverside church Mr. Boddy said: It is true life must be measured, not by its length, but by its height and depth, its grace and beauty. When we think of Mrs. Butler in this light we, who knew her well, feel that her life had much of completeness. To me our friend always seemed a rare and beautiful blending of happy schoolgirl and mature woman. She was so fond of all that was bright and beautiful. The first flower of spring was sufficient motive to give her hours of joy; out of one glorious sunset she found unending inspiration. She loved laughter and music and was never so happy as when sharing the pleasure of congenial companionship. Yet withal, she possessed that depth of character and that inward earnestness that is the crowning glory of womanhood. Like all true women, Mrs. Butler was pre-eminently a home maker. Everything about her home expressed the fineness and youthfullness of her nature. She was a mother who loved and thought and p! rayed. She was a wife whose affection was deepened and spiritualized with every passing year. She was a woman of beautiful Christian faith and ideals, and I speak from an intimate knowledge of her character. During the three months and a half that, as her pastor, I have known of the probable end of her earthly journey, I have visited her as often as seemed wise and together we have talked of God. Mrs. Butler’s long illness was a revelation to all of us. I daresay that even her own loved ones did not know of the reserves of optimism, patience and heroism that were seen in the closing months of her life. Her thought was only of those whom she was to leave, and as one who goes on a long journey she bade them farewell. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BODDY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/344 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., August 24, 1923, page 2 BILLY BODDY, JR., DROWNS IN SLOUGH Report was received as the News was going to press that Billy, young son of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. H. Boddy, was drowned in the long slough north of the city. Billy, age 12 years was swimming with some young friends, when he got into deep water. It is thought he was seized with cramps, and before help could be summoned, had gone down for the third time. Before divers could be gotten, he had drifted down stream some distance, and it was with difficulty that they finally located him. Dr. Abraham was still working on him, at the time the News went to press, in hopes that there might be some spark of life left. Billy’s father, Rev. Boddy, was so badly shaken that he had to be taken away from the scene of the drowning. ---------------------------------- The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., August 31, 1923, page 1 MANY AT FUNERAL OF DROWNED BOY As briefly reported in last week’s News, Billy, the 10-year-old son of Rev. W.H. and Mrs. Boddy, was drowned on Thursday afternoon of last week in the slough north of the city. The boy had gone down to the slough with some other boys and, after watching them desporting themselves in the water, the temptation became too strong and he was wading when he stepped into a deep hole and sank. Owing to the fact that nobody seemed to be quite certain as to the spot at which he sank, Leonard Thomson and Herbert Frazier, who went to his assistance had considerable trouble in locating the boy and he was immersed for over 15 minutes. Dr. Abraham was quickly in attendance but although after an hour was spent in efforts to resuscitation the boy, it was finally decided that life was extinct. On Saturday afternoon, friends of the family from all sections of the mid-Colombia and Parkdale, attended the funeral service at the Riverside Church. The bier and altar were banked with flowers, sent as tributes to the respect in which the boy’s family are held. The Rev. Harold L. Bowman, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Portland, an old friend of the family, officiated, and a prayer was offered by the Rev. Gabriel Sykes, of Asbury M.E. Church. Mrs. C.H. Sletton rendered a solo, and A.T. Case and James Collier sang a duet, with Miss Sara Howes at the organ. The service was very impressive, and the sadness of the occasion had its effect on many of those present. Interment was at Idlewild Cemetery, with S.E. Bartmess in charge. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BODDY Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/343 Message Board Post: The Hood River County Sun, Hood River, OR., April 25, 1940, page 1 FORMER PASTOR RIVERSIDE CHURCH SUCCUMBS IN EAST Dr. William Boddy, pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian church of Minneapolis and ex-pastor of Riverside Community church of Hood River, died Saturday, April 28, in Minneapolis. Graveside services were held Thursday afternoon in Hood River at Idlewilde Cemetery under the direction of the Beechler and Bartmess Funeral Directors with Rev. Louis White officiating. Dr. Boddy visited in Portland and Hood River last summer on a leave of absence from his church. Dr. Boddy graduated from Reed College in 1915, serving as pastor of the Central Free Methodist Church during his under-graduate days. Later he took the pulpit at Parkdale and then became pastor of the Riverside Community Church of Hood River serving from 1918 to 1924. From there he went to Woodlawn Park Presbyterian church in Chicago, and thence in 1923 to Minneapolis to the Westminster Presbyterian church, considered the largest in the United States. Surviving are his wife, Elsa and one daughter, Helen, both of Minneapolis, Minn. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: AUSTIN, HAWES Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/342 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., April 22, 1949, page 5 CHARLES C. AUSTIN Funeral services were held at the A.J. Rose mortuary, Portland on April 15, for Charles C. Austin, of Route 2, Hood River, who passed away at Providence hospital, Portland April 13. He was born in 1884. Services were conducted by Elder W.H. Barker, of the Reorganized L.D.A. church. Mr. Austin was married to a Adelie H. Hawes, January 1, 1907, at Condon, Oregon. The widow and two sons, Fred and Floyd, survive. Three brothers and five sisters also are living. He came to Hood River in 1944, and was a member of Woodman of the World. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ASH, McCARTY, THOMSON Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/341 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., December 26, 1930, page 1 PIONEER MERCHANT OF THIS CITY DIES News was received here of the sudden death, on Friday of last week, of William Oscar Ash, at his home at Milwaukee, Oregon, at the age of 70 years. Death was the result of a heart attack. Mr. Ash, who will be recalled by all old-timers of the mid-Colombia, was born in Illinois. In 1900 he established the business now known as The Paris Fair, in which he was later joined by the present owners, C.A. McCarty and Geo. W. Thomson, his sons-in-law. In 1912, Mr. Ash retired from business and took up residence on a West Side orchard. For many years he was with the Pacific Power & Light Co., at the Powerdale and Tucker Bridge plants. About two years ago, Mr. Ash went to Portland and later took up residence at Milwaukee. He was widely known throughout Hood River valley. Funeral services were held last Sunday in Portland and interment was in Milwaukee cemetery. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ANDERSON, BOYLE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/340 Message Board Post: The Hood River County Sun, Hood River, OR., April 18, 1940, page 8 DEATH CALLS C.C. ANDERSON Clifford Curtis Anderson, 45, resident of Hood River for 26 years and active in many civic and social organizations for many years, died at his home, April 17. Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Byers of Arlington officiating. The services will be in charge of the Masons. Anderson was born in Newcastle, Indiana in April, 1885 and came to Hood River from Yakima 26 years ago. He founded and directed the Anderson Funeral Home here, retiring from business in June of last year. He was active in the Masons for many years, being a past master of the lodge; a member of the Odd Fellows, Elks and for eight years a member of the Oregon State Funeral Directors Association. Surviving are his wife, Bertha; son, Clifford; one sister, Mrs. Charles Boyle of Middletown, Ind., and one brother, Robert of Shirley, Ind. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ALECK Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/nZB.2ACE/339 Message Board Post: The Hood River News, Hood River, OR., December 15, 1939, page 13 INDIAN REQUESTS TO WHITES BANNED It was interesting to learn at the hearing held at The Dalles last week by the Indian office in execution of the will of the late Martha Aleck, late revered patriarchess of Hood River, that requests made by Indians to white persons are disallowed by policy, unless the person is actually of kinship. It was claimed, reports The Optimist, that a white man is entitled to a $4,500 legacy from Martha Aleck for the reason that he cared for the old woman in her declining years. Martha Aleck was a Yakima of Indian of distinguished appearance, always evidencing as great dignity as an English peeress, a patrician lady of old Rome or one of those gradame rulers of the Basque families. She had many friends among the pioneer residents of Hood River; and on occasion she may have been seen holding court, as she greeted old friends from a seat on the base stones of the old front of the story of A.M. Williams & company. Martha Aleck’s husband, who died some years before she, was a noted character of Hood River was in days when the mail to White Salmon, Washington, was delivered from Hood river. For years Joe carried the mail. It is a legend that on occasion, when sub-zero weather caused the Columbia to freeze over, that he performed his task heroically, jumping from ice floe to ice floe, in making the treacherous crossing. Indeed, the legal proceedings recalled the mid-Colombia has been losing many picturesque old Indian characters. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the person or event listed above, please post it as reply to this message.

At 05:52 AM 4/6/2005, you wrote: >It is with deep regret that I announce I will no longer be transcribing >articles. Earline, I'm saddened to read your message this morning and am sure Hood River list members would agree with me that your decision means a real loss to all of us who research this area. Thank you for all you've done to expand our knowledge of this area's history. Please know that your postings are always welcome here. Sincerely, Beth Johnston Hood River County List Admin