This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: alleluia133 Surnames: Hall, Warner, Clark, Stuver Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5098.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Well, you hit the jackpot. I am a descendant of Erastus Addison Hall through his daughter Sarah Jane Hall Stuver and have put together LOTS of info on the family. I have an original copy of the obituary of E. A. Hall. Frankie was Frankie May and not a son which explains why you couldn't find her in the Civil War rosters. E. A.'s wife Mary Jane Clark (not Warner - that was from her stepfather) died April 10, 1903 and we have a copy of her obit. One of the Halls in the area was E. A.'s sister Nancy Minerva and she married first Lorenzo Dow Warner and 2nd William Warner. They moved to Kansas also which is where her and E. A.'s father, Joseph, died. I haven't checked out the other Halls in Christian County but know some were in Indiana and Michigan at various points. I have traced the Halls, and their connections back to Jamestown and early Delaware and Maryland. The only mystery I have been unable to unravel is Mary Jane Clark's parentage. We believe her mother was Mar! y Clark who was born in PA but we have nothing else. If you can shed some light on that we would be most grateful. My sister and I would be more than happy to share information. 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: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5219.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . THe burial location might be in their obits. Ron Bestrom 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: davidtrichardson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5219/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for an obit for Max B. Klein who died July, 17, 1978 in Everett, I believe. He was born in 1921 and is the son of Eugene Klein and Lura Bessie Byers. I am also trying to find the burial location of Eugene and Lura Bessie Byers. Any help would be great. 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.

Hello, List People - Lyn Blyden asked me to forward this invitation to you all - Regards, Marge What: Hidden Secrets of the National Archives When: Monday, January 12, 2009 Where: Stroum JCC, 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA Description: Everyone knows about the United States census, the military records, and immigration/naturalization records that are among the billions documents at the National Archives. But what about less well known records, like original land patents, records of unique groups (such as Chinese, Indians, bootleggers, and merchant seamen), photograph collections, and even movies? Only a tiny fraction of these documents have been digitized, so there remains a wealth of original materials to discover at YOUR National Archives, found right here in Seattle! Come discover what there is and how to find it. Doors open at 7:00 PM . The JGSWS library will be available . WiFi will be available (bring your laptops) Presentations start promptly at 7:30 PM Visit our Web site at: www.jgsws.org Free admission for JGSWS members, $5.00 for non-members. Doors open at 7:00 PM . The JGSWS library will be available . WiFi will be available (bring your laptops) Presentations start promptly at 7:30 PM About Our Speaker Carol Buswell is currently the Education Specialist for the National Archives and Records Administration in Seattle. She holds an MA in American Indian Studies (UCLA, 1997) a BA in Elementary Education and Fine Art (1979), and teaching credentials in six states. Prior to her work at the archives, she has been the owner of an American Indian antiques and book store, a professional writer, a professional genealogist, and an elementary school teacher. Her workshops range in topics from beginning and online genealogy to aligning primary documents with state teaching standards.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kzw2007 Surnames: Mundell, Elmore, Eskew Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5209.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My Mundell's are John Mundell 1807/IN and Debby Elmore 1820/IN whom had a son Abner Mundell 1849/Lucas Co. IA. If this is your Abner contact me at KZWestre61@aol.com Be glad to help you find Abner! 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: lacquer Surnames: Dehnhoff Bush Huddle Stentz Steiger Steger Torgeson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5218/mb.ashx Message Board Post: March 25, 1977 Everett Herald Edith A Huddle, 87, at 4423 North Monroe, Spokane, died March 23, in Snohomish. She was born March 31, 1889 in Wisconsin, and had lived in this area most of her life. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Stentz of Leavenworth; two sisters, Wilma Steger of Seattle and Clara Torgeson of Snohomish; brother Robert Dehnhoff of Sedro Woolley; two grandsons and five great grandchildren. At her request, no services will be held. Cremation was under the direction of Purdy and Dawson Funeral home, Snohomish. 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: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5216.1.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On 16 Dec 2008, I wrote: > Judistopper1 <--has a LOT more information than above. http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-1251216428&...= No email available, sent a request to read this thread. She may be able to help you, and vice-versa. I received a email through Ancestry.com: Thank you very much for going out of the way to mention your customer's interest in the Willis family. I enjoyed the obit too! Awful! My step-grandfather was born and lives in the Snohomish area. Whereas I know no one, he may be able to help. judistopper@yahoo.com Ron Bestrom 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: becky1 Surnames: Willis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5216.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Barbara - thank you so much for this article. I really appreciate your kindness! Becky in MI 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: Barbara_Ratcliff Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5216.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: From: http://www.spokanefire.org/departments/fallen/default.aspx#maynard -------------------- Line of Duty Deaths Spokane Fire Department 1884 - 2007 "IN THE LINE OF DUTY" "Our hearts are saddened by the tragic death of a veteran firefighter. Such an incident serves to remind us of the fact that there are citizens who will face the unexpected in the line of duty, whether it be the taming of a fire or the protection of the citizens of the community." "These men are dedicated to our welfare, beyond the ordinary call of duty. Let us in turn make known to them our deep appreciation for their dedication to the loving service of their fellow citizens." Father Barry Fire Department Chaplain 1980 -------------------- Last Alarm Memorial (includes): Lieutenant Warren S. Willis Station 5 January 11, 1920 -------------------- Lieutenant Warren S. Willis January 11, 1920 Warren Willis was a Lieutenant at Station 5 in the "new" City Hall. He had been on the department for ten years. He and his wife lived at 1412 North Post. He belonged to the Eagles Lodge. Alarm Operator, Thomas O'Rourke, was on duty at Station 5. It was about 12:30 a.m. when he heard a loud thud out on the apparatus floor. He went to investigate and found Lieutenant Willis on the floor at the bottom of the sliding pole. He was rushed to the Emergency Hospital on the Fourth Floor of City Hall where he died ten minutes later. It was reported that he was walking to the lavatory and stepped through the pole hole, unable to see it in the darkness. -------------------- 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: Babickaa Surnames: Berg Hammer Vinz Hansen Nelson Nilson Olsen Bertelsen Rinsem Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5217.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oh my I can't even spell the state I live in. Ron thank You for your reply. I will do that. Bonnie 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: becky1 Surnames: Willis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5216.1.2.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ron - quite the conversation we're having. Don't fear for me! Or for you. I just dumped a 137 spams out of my mailbox. It climbs by the year. I'm just not willing to help those spammers out! That's all it is. At least you have my email if you need it. But while we're speaking of strange computer stuff - do you have any trouble using Cyndi's site Ron? Every time I hit it I get a virus that necessitates fixing my computer. Just wondering if this happens to anyone else. And I know it's a virus because my sister married a geek and he fixes it! Becky in MI 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: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5217.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: > I am from Minesota and I am not sure where to find obituaries in WA. They are usually in the newspaper... Sorry, I couldn't help saying that...must be my Norwegian/Swedish blood. The Washington State Library has a free research service, the ask-a-librarian program, where they will look for information in the archives, in this case the newspaper microfilm for an event, such as an obituary. They will look up to an hour and send you the results. Contact them at: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx . Ron Bestrom 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: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5216.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've got Photoshop. What scares me is your FEAR of putting in your full email address. Spam fear? I've posted several thousand postings on Rootsweb message boards and mailing lists, never had a big problem. I've gotten more SPAM from Scam people getting my business address (a one person business, no need for 99% of the crap they send), but still they send it. 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: becky1 Surnames: Willis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5216.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ron - thanks again. I began re-researching the Willis info again just to make sure I'd tracked the right family, since those 2 families you mentioned had a lot of the same names. I'm thinking they're all related somehow, but I was only tracking the family that married into mine. Ron I've found a good trick to take care of those bad censuses. If you have a version of windows with a photo program available I just dump the cenuses into that and use the contrast adjustment. Have made several illegible readable that way. If you don't have that available, and since you've spent a good amount of time on my post, I'd be willing to do some bad censuses for you if you need and email them back. Just reach me at becky1ATtriton.net using the symbol. Thanks Ron. Becky in MI 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: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5216.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: So, it appears I hooked the correct Appollo in the 1870 census. The Pellard Willis whose death in 1916 in Snohomish County, at age 60 years/8 months (Nov 1855), could "appear" to be Irving in the 1870 census. About the only way to identify just who this person was (at least in 1916) is to send this name, date of death, location of Snohomish in Snohomish County to the Washington Library: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/library/ask.aspx The maiden name of "Margaret Brande" came rom the Washington Death Certicate Index. But remember, the names and information on a death certificate is only as accurate as the inknowledge of the informant The Death Certificate Index: http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#c=1454923;p=2;t=searchable Since this link doesn't always work: 1. http://labs.familysearch.org/ 2. Click on Record Search 3. Click on the USA Map 4. Slide down to the Washington Death Certificates 1907-1960. I went back to this site looking for Sarah: Miss Rachel Willlis died 13 Feb 1937 in Everett, Snohomish County at age 40 years, 6 months, 12 days. Father was Pollard Willis, mother was Sarah Willis. With that: The 1900 Census for Forest Home, Antrim Co, Michigan (The image on Ancestry.com is VERY light, the one on Heritage Quest is darker, neither really readible) Pollson (as trancribed by Ancestry, Pollard as trnscribed by Heritage Quest) Willis, head, 43? born in Ohio to both parents born in Ohio Sarah E, age 28? born in Michigan, mother of 8, 6 living Caroline, 17, MI Cora Z, October 1895? 14 Nellie, 1898, 2 I found two family tree's having Pollard. If you have Ancestry.com (You have to be a member and logged on to see the tree's: Cyan16: http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-2138257693&tid=46654&ssrc= email: keeku@comcast.net is in Chicago. Judistopper1 <--has a LOT more information than above. http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-1251216428&tid=3225952&ssrc= No email available, sent a request to read this thread. She may be able to help you, and vice-versa. Ron Bestrom 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: Babickaa Surnames: Berg Hammer Vinz Hansen Nelson Nilson Olsen Bertelsen Rinsem Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5217/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am from Minesota and I am not sure where to find obituaries in WA. This is what I know Joseph B Berg b 16 Oct 1895 ND d 11 Oct 1998 Monroe, Snohomish.WA Greatly appreciate a look-up or direction where to look next Thank You MN 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.

Something looks awry with this: To make a long story short, Cyrus and Margaret had John W Willis in 1844, who in turn had James H Willis 1858 in Iowa. (Given that census dates have about 5 year's leeway in them...). What should the dates above be? Thanks. Tracy in Edmonds, WA -----Original Message----- From: wasnohom-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wasnohom-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:10 PM To: WASNOHOM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WASNOHOM] WILLIS's in Snohomish This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: becky1 Surnames: Willis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties .snohomish/5216.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ron - thanks for your lengthy response. I really didn't know that about obits because I don't tend to work with them. I too am a long time researcher and you were again right. This was not only a "shotgun" approach but one in the dark, too. What I know is that the Cyrus and Margaret you found are the Willis family I'm trying to hunt down. They originally came from Ohio but by 1856 were in Lee county, Iowa where more Willis's were born. To make a long story short, Cyrus and Margaret had John W Willis in 1844, who in turn had James H Willis 1858 in Iowa. (Given that census dates have about 5 year's leeway in them...). This is the man that married one of my great aunts' Ida Bell Hall, and I am truthfully trying to locate some descendants. I just never know how much info to provide because I have so much. The problem I'm having is that Ida died in MI in 1900 with a childbirth infection and their son Warren Willis was a fireman out there in WA who died in his 30's. Maybe fire-related. I have been unable for years to track down the birthplace of Ida, hoping Warren's, or another descendant's, obit might have it. Without that place I can't locate my great grandparents Oscar and Alice Hall, who parented Ida. Ida was their 1st born and parents (from my experience) tend to have their 1st kid where they get married. I have never been able to find that place even going county by county in Michigan. So I was hoping to find an obit on one of them that might give a clue where in Michigan, where I live, they came from. Warren St Clair, James and Ida Willis's son, was born 5 Dec 1885 in Antrim county, Michigan, and died in Spokane 11 Jan, 1920. more of the Willis clan was out there but the people above are the descendants I need to locate, if not an obit. Again, thanks for your time and the obit explanation. I never gave that one a thought. Becky in MI 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WASNOHOM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In the Washington Death Index at www.familysearchlabs.org Pellard Willis' parents were Cyrus Willis and Margaret Brande. Pasted below: Name: Pellard Willis Death date: 06 Jun 1916 Death place: Snohomish, Snohomish, Washington Gender: Male Race or color (on document): W Age at death: 60 years 8 months Estimated birth year: 1856 Birth date: Birth place: Marital status: Married Spouse name: Father name: Cyrus Willis Father birth place: Mother name: Margarett Brande Mother birth place: Occupation: Street address: Residence: Cemetery name: Burial place: Burial date: Additional relatives: Film number: 1992414 Digital GS number: 4221452 Image number: 2006 Reference number: rn 135 Collection: Washington Death Certificates, 1907-1960 -----Original Message----- From: wasnohom-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:wasnohom-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of gc-gateway@rootsweb.com Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 10:22 PM To: WASNOHOM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WASNOHOM] WILLIS's in Snohomish This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: becky1 Surnames: Willis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties .snohomish/5216.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oh Ron, I forgot. John W Willis was married to Elizabeth Poland in Ohio. I figure that's where John W's brother Appollo got his name. I also had a question. Where did you run across Margaret's last name Brande. I've been looking all over for that, though obviously not in the right place. Becky in MI 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. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to WASNOHOM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: becky1 Surnames: Willis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5216.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Oh Ron, I forgot. John W Willis was married to Elizabeth Poland in Ohio. I figure that's where John W's brother Appollo got his name. I also had a question. Where did you run across Margaret's last name Brande. I've been looking all over for that, though obviously not in the right place. Becky in MI 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: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.snohomish/5216.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'll look more in depth at this posting later... LONG day. The "Shotgun" was not directed to you, but to the other, I had started a post then had sent without finishing. In the dark, just means the light hasn't been fully aimed by the one needing, or the ones holding the illumination. One needs to provide enough information where they want the light to be directed... Ron Bestrom 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.