This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MARTIN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2ZB.2ACE/338 Message Board Post: The Mt. Adams Sun, Bingen, WA., June 7, 1946, page 1 YOUTH'S BODY FOUND AT COOKS The body of Gerald Edward Martin, aged 17, who fell into the Columbia from a barge near The Dalles about three weeks ago, was found and recovered Wednesday evening near Cook's after being sighted in the water by railroad crews. Recovery was made about 8:30 Wednesday evening by Deputy Sheriff, Ralph Walker of Klickitat county, Sheriff Jim Reid of Skamania county, Frank Swick of the state fisheries department, Oscar Gardner and Roland Peeler. No identification was found on the body except a sterling silver ring in the watch pocket of his trousers. He was taken to the Gardner mortuary and the lad's of father came from The Dalles and positively identified him. Funeral services will be conducted by Callaway Funeral home in The Dalles. -------------------------- The Skamania County Pioneer, Stevenson, WA., June 7, 1946, page 1 FLOATING BODY FOUND IN RIVER BY RAIL WORKERS Identified as Gerald Martin, Oregon Youth Missing Since May 22 A body identified as that of Gerald Edward Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard M. Martin, of The Dalles, Ore., was taken from the river one-half mile west of Cooks about 8 o'clock Wednesday evening. Two hours before, the floating body had been discovered by members of the S.P. & S. railroad crew working near that place. Sheriff Reid and Coroner Wright were notified and left immediately for the scene. Identity of the remains was made by Mr. Martin and a brother, of The Dalles. It was reported the boy, 17 years old, had disappeared on May 22, while working on a barge at The Dalles and efforts to locate the body had been futile. He was a student at The Dalles High School, the father said. The family home was on Chenowith road. Oscar Gardner and son, White Salmon Undertakers, were called to the scene in time to assist in removing the body when it was taken to White Salmon. This was posted for reference only. I am not related to, nor am I researching this family. If you have additional information about the family or event listed above, please post it as a reply to this message.