1820 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
1. | William D Towner was born on 16 Jan 1820 in Holland; and died. Other Events:
- Census: 1860, Jewett, Greene County, New York; 1860 Federal Census
Notes:
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These are my notes for the father of William E. Towner....... Rev. William David Towner
" A sailor- hauled gold mining equipment for '49ers around Cape Horn,Free Methodist - very strict. Married Margaret Van Volkenburg in Reekskill, NY , had 5 children in Humbolt County Iowa, moved to Fonthill,Quebec, canada across from Niagra Falls, then to Alpina, Michigan near Lake Huron in E. Michigan." "Will & Charles had 160 acres in little Hanaford Valley, Centralia Washington. 80 acres to Charles Towner, 80 acres to Will Towner". Notes from Paul Firth as told to him by his Aunt, Joan Towner who took notes during an interview with Alfred Towner her father.
Source: email from Pat Holling:
Birth:
ny
- 1880 census of son william
Census:
1860 United States Federal Census Record
about William D Towner
Name: ´tabªWilliam D Towner
Age in 1860: ´tabª40
Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1820
BirthPlace: ´tabªNew York
Home in 1860: ´tabªJewett, Greene, New York
Gender: ´tabªMale
Post Office: ´tabªHunter
Value of real estate: ´tabªView image
William married Margaret Vanvalkenburgh in New York. Margaret was born on 15 Apr 1823 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. William Ezekial Towner was born on 15 Aug 1850 in Westskill, Greene County, New York; was christened on 23 Mar 1894 in Mary Died At Birth; died on 10 Oct 1917 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington.
- 3. George Towner was born on 11 Jan 1852; and died.
- 4. Rachel Ann Towner was born on 25 Jun 1845; and died.
- 5. Susan L Towner was born on 12 Jan 1847; and died.
- 6. Charlie Towner was born on 18 Aug 1861 in New York; and died.
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Generation: 2
2. | William Ezekial Towner (1.William1) was born on 15 Aug 1850 in Westskill, Greene County, New York; was christened on 23 Mar 1894 in Mary Died At Birth; died on 10 Oct 1917 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. Other Events:
- Died: stomach trouble
- Name: William E Towner
- Reference Number: 35
- Census: 1860, Jewett, Greene County, New York; 1860 Federal Census
- Census: 02 Aug 1870, Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; 1870 Federal Census
- Occupation: 02 Aug 1870, Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; Works on farm
- Census: 15 Jun 1880, Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; 1880 Federal Census
- Occupation: 15 Jun 1880, Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; Farmer
- Census: 1900, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1910, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
Notes:
" William E. Towner, 21, and Frances Johnson, 16, were married
in Alcona County, Harrisville, Michigan on June 28, 1869. This county was
organized in early 1869, and their marriage license was the 4th one
issued in the new county. They walked to Alcona from home about 7 miles,
and to get the license they had to go to Harrisville, so they took off
their shoes and walked down the beach about 8 miles, got married by a
Rev. W. J. Johnston [no relation], bought a broom and walked home about 9
miles." Milo N. Johnson
"12 children in S. Dakota then moved to Washington, Beck's place, married twice - Fanny then Cally. 1. Frances "Fanny" Johnson Towner - Will @ 19and Fran @ 15 married in Alcona County, Michigan then moved to Iowa,South Dakota, then to Washington in Vinegar Valley past the Viaduct in Centralia." Info from Paul Firth as written by his Aunt Joan Towner as told to her during an interview with her father Alfred Towner.
Source: email from Pat Holling
(Research):
Birth:
abt 1850 ny
- 1880 census
Census:
1860 United States Federal Census Record
about William Towner
Name: ´tabªWilliam Towner
Age in 1860: ´tabª9
Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1851
BirthPlace: ´tabªNew York
Home in 1860: ´tabªJewett, Greene, New York
Gender: ´tabªMale
Post Office: ´tabªHunter
Value of real estate: ´tabªView image
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
William D Towner ´tabª40
Margaret Towner ´tabª37
Rachel M Towner ´tabª15
Susan Towner ´tabª14
William Towner ´tabª9
George Towner ´tabª8
Ezekiel Towner ´tabª72
Susan Towner ´tabª65
Census:
Alcona, Alcona County, Michigan
August 2, 1870
12 12 Towner, William 22 m w works on farm 230 New York 1 (cit)
Fanny 19 f w keeping house Canada 1 1
Fanny 1/12 f w Michigan 1 Apr
Census:
#1880 United States Federal Census Recordinfo
about William E. Towner
Name: ´tabªWilliam E. Towner
Age: ´tabª30
Estimated birth year: ´tabª<1850>
Birthplace: ´tabªNew York
Occupation: ´tabªFarmer
Relationship to head-of-household: ´tabªSelf
Home in 1880: ´tabªAlcona, Alcona, Michigan
Marital status: ´tabªMarried
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Spouse's name: ´tabªFrancis Towner
Father's birthplace: ´tabªNY
Mother's birthplace: ´tabªNY
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about William E Towner
Name: ´tabªWilliam E Towner
Home in 1900: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª49
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1851
BirthPlace: ´tabªNew York
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªHead
Spouses's Name: ´tabªFrancis
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
William E Towner ´tabª49
Francis Towner ´tabª46
George Towner ´tabª20
Keibin Towner ´tabª18
Milo Towner ´tabª3
Maggie Towner ´tabª16
Allice Towner ´tabª14
Flonnie Towner ´tabª12
Grace Towner ´tabª9
Lillie Towner ´tabª2
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WASHINGTON SOUNDEX 1900
( VOL 10 / ED123 / SHEET 4 / LINE 20 ) SOUNDEX CODE T560
Lewis County, Saltzer Precinct (N. C. D.)
(race) born
age birth place
Towner, William E. White August 1850 49 New York
Towner, Frances Wife February 1854 46 Canada(England N.R.)
Towner, George Son October 1879 20 Michigan
Towner, Rubin Son March 1882 18 Iowa
Towner, Milo Son January 1897 3 Washington
Towner, Maggie Daughter April 1884 16 South Dakota
Towner, Alice Daughter March 1886 14 South Dakota
Towner, Florence Daughter January 1888 12 South Dakota
Towner, Grace Daughter June 1890 9 South Dakota
Towner, Lillie Daughter November 1897 2 Washington
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CENSUS: 1900 Salzer, Lewis, Washington page 4a
William E Towner 49 yrs b. NY Aug 1850 maried 31 yrs farmer
Francis b. Feb 1854 Canada 46 yrs
George b. Oct 1879 MI 20 yrs
Rubin b. Mar 1882 IA 18 yrs
Milo b. Jan 1897 WA 3 yrs
Maggie b. Apr 1884 S. Dakota 16 yrs
Alice b. Mar 1886 S. Dakota 14 yrs
Florence b. Jan 1888 S. Dakota 12 yrs
Grace b. June 1890 S. Dakota 10 yrs
Lillie b. 1896 WA 2 yrs
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about William E Towner
Name: ´tabªWilliam E Towner
[William E Fowner]
Age in 1910: ´tabª59
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1851
BirthPlace: ´tabªNew York
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªHead
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Spouses's Name: ´tabªFrancis
Home in 1910: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªMarried
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
William E Towner ´tabª59
Francis Towner ´tabª56
Milo Towner ´tabª14
Willie Towner ´tabª12
Earnest B Johnson ´tabª16
1910 Washington Census, Lewis County, Saltzer Precinct,
Supervisor Dist. No. 21, ED 124, Sheet #6b
1. Towner, William E. Age 59 Born in New York
Father was born in New York, Mother was born in New York, Occupation Farmer
2. Towner, Francis Wife Age 56, Married for 40 years, gave
birth to 14 Children and 12 are living. Francis was born in Canada,
Father England and mother England.
3. Towner, Milo Son 14 years old born in Washington
4. Towner, Lillie Daughter 12 years old born in Washington
CENSUS: 1910 Salzer, Lewis Co., WA
William E Towner 59 yrs b. MI
Francis 56 yrs b. Canada
Nils 14 yr sb. WA
Lillian 12 yrs b. WA
Earnest R Johnson Nephew 16 yr sb. MI
Source: email from Pat Holling
William married Frances (Fanny) Johnson on 28 Jun 1869 in Harrisville, Haynes Twp, Alcona County, Michigan. Frances (daughter of Robert Johnson and Jane Mary Storey) was born on 04 Feb 1854 in McAlpin Township, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Nov 1910 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Rachel (Fanny) Towner was born on 07 May 1870 in Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; died on 14 Jul 1947.
- 8. Robert Towner was born on 30 Apr 1872 in Alcona County, Michigan; died on 31 Aug 1872.
- 9. Jane "Jenny" Towner was born on 30 Jul 1873 in Alcona County, Michigan; died on 01 May 1959.
- 10. Alice May Towner was born on 06 Mar 1886 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; died on 25 Jul 1955 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington.
- 11. Florence Rose Towner was born on 28 Jan 1888 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; died on 17 Feb 1974 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington.
- 12. George W Towner was born on 08 Oct 1879 in Alcona County, Michigan; died on 20 Mar 1935 in Washington.
- 13. Reuben Charles Towner was born on 20 Mar 1882 in Iowa; died on 23 Aug 1967.
- 14. Margaret Rebecca 'Maggie' Towner was born on 11 Apr 1884 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; died on 01 Jan 1964.
- 15. Lillian Myrtle 'Lilly' Towner was born on 29 Nov 1897 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; died in 1989; was buried in 1989 in Butterworth Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington.
- 16. William Arthur Towner was born on 19 Jun 1875 in Alcona County, Michigan; died on 28 Apr 1958 in Walla Walla, Washington.
- 17. Ann Lodema 'Annie' Towner was born on 27 Oct 1877 in Alcona County, Michigan; died on 27 Feb 1948 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington.
- 18. Grace Gertrude Towner was born on 22 Jun 1890 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; died about 20 Apr 1972 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington.
- 19. Mary Towner was born on 23 Mar 1894; died on 23 Mar 1894.
- 20. Milo Sylvester Towner was born on 31 Jan 1896 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; died on 26 Aug 1943.
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3. | George Towner (1.William1) was born on 11 Jan 1852; and died. Other Events:
- Census: 1860, Jewett, Greene County, New York; 1860 Federal Census
Notes:
Census:
1860 United States Federal Census Record
about George Towner
Name: ´tabªGeorge Towner
Age in 1860: ´tabª8
Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1852
BirthPlace: ´tabªNew York
Home in 1860: ´tabªJewett, Greene, New York
Gender: ´tabªMale
Post Office: ´tabªHunter
Value of real estate: ´tabªView image
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4. | Rachel Ann Towner (1.William1) was born on 25 Jun 1845; and died. Other Events:
- Name: Rachel M Towner
- Census: 1860, Jewett, Greene County, New York; 1860 Federal Census
Notes:
Census:
1860 United States Federal Census Record
about Rachel M Towner
Name: ´tabªRachel M Towner
Age in 1860: ´tabª15
Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1845
BirthPlace: ´tabªNew York
Home in 1860: ´tabªJewett, Greene, New York
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Post Office: ´tabªHunter
Value of real estate: ´tabªView image
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5. | Susan L Towner (1.William1) was born on 12 Jan 1847; and died. Other Events:
- Census: 1860, Jewett, Greene County, New York; 1860 Federal Census
Notes:
Census:
1860 United States Federal Census Record
about Susan Towner
Name: ´tabªSusan Towner
Age in 1860: ´tabª14
Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1846
BirthPlace: ´tabªNew York
Home in 1860: ´tabªJewett, Greene, New York
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Post Office: ´tabªHunter
Value of real estate: ´tabªView image
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6. | Charlie Towner (1.William1) was born on 18 Aug 1861 in New York; and died. Notes:
On the 1920 Washington Soundex Soundex Code for Towner is T560
Title: T512 thru T565
Vol 27, ED 113, Sheet 3, Line 82 Lewis county, Centralia,
Washington
Street: Buckner House # 422
Towner, Charles Color - White Age 58 Born in New York
Towner, Lillie Wife 49
Iowa
Towner, Charles A. Son 11
Washington
Family/Spouse: Lillie (?). Lillie was born about 1871 in Iowa; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
7. | Rachel (Fanny) Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 07 May 1870 in Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; died on 14 Jul 1947. Other Events:
- Name: Rachael Towner
- Name: Rachel Towner
- Name: Ratchiel Rhodes
- Census: 02 Aug 1870, Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; 1870 Federal Census
- Census: 15 Jun 1880, Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; 1880 Federal Census
- Census: 1900, Viola, Jerauld County, South Dakota; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1910, Skookumchuck, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
- Census: 1920, Clark, Lewis County, Washington; 1920 Federal Census
Notes:
#
b 4 10 1870
Source: Susans List
1910 Washington Census, Lewis County, Clark Precinct , on May 12, 1910,
Supervisor's District # 2, ED # 139, Sheet # 12B
1. Rhodes, Nathaniel Head, Male , White, 53 years old, married for 22
years, born in New York, Father born in New York, Mother born in
Masschusetts, Occupation - farmer
2. Rachel, wife, female white, 39, married for 22 years, 7 children born
and 7 children living, born in Michigan, father born in New york, mother
born in Canada English.
3. Lenard S. Son 21 Born in South Dakota
4. Amos W. Son 19 Born in Iowa
5. Etta E. Daughter 17 South Dakota Occupation Steam
Laundry
6. Abi G. Daughter 15 South Dakota
7. Lester F. Son 13 South Dakota
8. Arthur M. Son 10 South Dakota
9. Pearl V. Daughter 3 Washington
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1920 Census living in Lewis County, Washington.
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According to family records, Rachel and 'Nathan', "lived on a farm
in the vicinity of Woonsocket and Wessington Springs until they moved to
Centralia in April 1902. 8 children were born to them." [The date 1902
had been crossed out later, no explanation. However the date seems to
coincide with the children's birth dates and place of birth.]
Birth:
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b 4 10 1870
Source: Susans List
abt 1870 mich
- 1880 census
Census:
Alcona, Alcona County, Michigan
August 2, 1870
12 12 Towner, William 22 m w works on farm 230 New York 1 (cit)
Fanny 19 f w keeping house Canada 1 1
Fanny 1/12 f w Michigan 1 Apr
Census:
1880 United States Federal Census
about Rachel Towner
Name: ´tabªRachel Towner
Home in 1880: ´tabªAlcona, Alcona, Michigan
Age: ´tabª10
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1870
Birthplace: ´tabªMichigan
Relation to head-of-household: ´tabªDaughter
Father's Name: ´tabªWilliam E.
Father's birthplace: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªFrancis
Mother's birthplace: ´tabªCanada
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
´tabª
View Image
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
William E. Towner ´tabª30
Francis Towner ´tabª26
Rachel Towner ´tabª10
Jane Towner ´tabª7
Arthur Towner ´tabª5
Annie Towner ´tabª3
George Towner ´tabª8M
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Rachael Rhodes
Name: ´tabªRachael Rhodes
Home in 1900: ´tabªViola, Jerauld, South Dakota
Age: ´tabª30
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1870
BirthPlace: ´tabªMichigan
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªWife
Spouses's Name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Rachel Rhodes
Name: ´tabªRachel Rhodes
Age in 1910: ´tabª39
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1871
BirthPlace: ´tabªMichigan
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªWife
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªCanada English
Spouses's Name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Home in 1910: ´tabªSkookumchuck, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªMarried
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1920 United States Federal Census Record
about Ratchiel Rhodes
Name: ´tabªRatchiel Rhodes
Home in 1920: ´tabªClark, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª49 years
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1871
BirthPlace: ´tabªMichigan
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªWife
Spouses's Name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªCanada
Marital status: ´tabªMarried
Race: ´tabªWhite
Sex: ´tabªFemale
Able to read: ´tabªYes
Able to Write: ´tabªYes
Image: ´tabª384
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Rachel married Nathaniel Grant 'Nate' Rhodes in Mar 1888 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. Nathaniel (son of John N Rhodes and Martha Larnard Pemberton) was born on 14 Aug 1856 in New York; died in 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Leonard Samuel Rhodes was born in Dec 1888 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; and died.
- 23. William 'Amos' Rhodes was born in Dec 1890 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; and died.
- 24. Etta Evelyn Rhodes was born on 07 Dec 1892 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; and died.
- 25. Arthur Melvin Rhodes was born on 10 Jun 1899 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; died on 03 Jan 1965 in Raymond, Pacific County, Washington.
- 26. Pearl Violet Rhodes was born in Sep 1905 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; died in Jun 1955.
- 27. A.M. Rhodes
- 28. Abi Gertrude Rhodes was born on 10 Apr 1895 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; and died.
- 29. Lester Francis Rhodes was born in Feb 1897 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; and died.
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8. | Robert Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 30 Apr 1872 in Alcona County, Michigan; died on 31 Aug 1872. Other Events:
- Died: From Whooping-Cough
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9. | Jane "Jenny" Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 30 Jul 1873 in Alcona County, Michigan; died on 01 May 1959. Other Events:
- Also Known As: Jenny
- Died: of Stroke
- Name: Jane Towner
- Census: 15 Jun 1880, Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; 1880 Federal Census
Notes:
# susans List
Died of stroke
"Went to South Dakota with family about 1880 and to Centralia,
Washington with family April 1891. Met William Mitchell and they married
in 1902. He was a sawmill worker. He worked in Brown's and Gurrriers
Sawmills most of his life." [ Family records ]. [ According to their
childrens births, I believe they were married about 1892? ]
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1910 Washington Census. Lewis County, Clark Precent, (living next door to
Nathaniel Rhodes) On May 12, 1910, Supervisor's District # 2 ED #139
Sheet # 12B.
Mitchell, Williams H. (head of house) Male, white age on census looks
like 44 or 46, married for 17 years , Born in Utah, father and mother
were both born in England. Occupation was Forman of a Shingle Mill
Mitchell, Jennie, Wife , 36 years old and married for 17 years,born in
Washington, had 3 children and 3 children living
Children:
1. Chestor W. son 17 born in Washington
2. Edward G. son 14 " " "
3. Hazel V. Daughter 11 " " "
Birth:
abt 1873 mich
- 1880 census
Died:
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Source: Susans List
Census:
1880 United States Federal Census
about Jane Towner
Name: ´tabªJane Towner
Home in 1880: ´tabªAlcona, Alcona, Michigan
Age: ´tabª7
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1873
Birthplace: ´tabªMichigan
Relation to head-of-household: ´tabªDaughter
Father's Name: ´tabªWilliam E.
Father's birthplace: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªFrancis
Mother's birthplace: ´tabªCanada
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
´tabª
View Image
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
William E. Towner ´tabª30
Francis Towner ´tabª26
Rachel Towner ´tabª10
Jane Towner ´tabª7
Arthur Towner ´tabª5
Annie Towner ´tabª3
George Towner ´tabª8M
Jane married William H.'Merle?' Mitchell about 1892. William was born about 1864 in Utah; died in Aug 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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10. | Alice May Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 06 Mar 1886 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; died on 25 Jul 1955 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. Other Events:
- Name: Allice Towner
- Census: 1900, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1900 Federal Census
Notes:
1910 Washington Census, Lewis County, Chehalis City, Ward of City - West
ED 135, Sheet # 1B
Irish Albert, head of the house, 27 years old and had been married for 6
years. Occupation ( words very faded) R u het utter ? Father was born
in Minnesoata and Mother Winsconsin.
Alice Wife 24 (?) has had 2 children and 2 living born in South
Dakota
Laura Daughter 4 Born in Washington
Dorthy Daughter 2 Born in Washington
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Married Albert Irish - common laborer and farmer - lived in
Centralia, Washington. They had ten children:
1. Laura Frances Irish Jensen - no children - deceased.
2. Dorothy Melissa Irish Hill - Salvation Army Captains.
3. Elsie May Irish Aldrich - Six children.
4. Delbert Leland Irish - deceased in childhood.
5. Walter Charles Irish -married Two children.
6. Merval Frederick Irish - Two children.
7. Verna Irish - Deceased in infancy.
8. Violet Hazel Irish Smith - Six children. Live in Kent, Washington.
9. Velma Marie Irish Wischneski - Two children.
10. Ruby Alice Irish Ragan - Three children - Frank, Marcha, James.
Alice died of cancer. [Family notes]
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Allice Towner
Name: ´tabªAllice Towner
Home in 1900: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª14
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1886
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªDaughter
Father's name: ´tabªWilliam E
Mother's name: ´tabªFrancis
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Alice married Albert (Ab) Irish about 1904. Albert was born about 1883 in North Dakota; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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11. | Florence Rose Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 28 Jan 1888 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; died on 17 Feb 1974 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. Other Events:
- Name: Flonnie Towner
- Census: 1900, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1900 Federal Census
Notes:
OBITUARY OF LON'S GRANDMOTHER
MRS. FLORENCE R. VINCENT
Mrs. Florence R. Vincent, 86, a lifetime resident of Centralia, died
at a nursing home Sunday.
Mrs. Vincent was born January 28, 1888, in South Dakota. Her family
moved to Centralia early in her life and she attended Centralia schools.
She was a retired registered nurse and a member of the Alder Street
Baptist Church, Centralia.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Samuel ( Elaine) Byrd, Lebanon,
Oregon; eight sons, Clyde Mulford, of Castle Rock, Basil Mulford,
Olympia, , Roy and Ervin Mulford, Centralia, Don Mulford, Toledo, Marvin
Mulford, Springfield, Oregon, Kenneth Mulford, Seattle, and Harry Mulford
Jr. address unknown; a sister Mrs. Lily Shore, Tacoma: 20 grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 P. M. at the Newell- Hoerling's
Centralia, with the rev. M. Holt Sodeman officiating. Interment will
follow at Mt. View Cemetery, Centralia. Casket bearers will be her sons.
Dated February 18, 1974.
Florence was born in a covered wagon, in South Dakota, according to
her daughter Elaine.
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Florence Rose Towner was born in South Dakota January 28, 1888 in
Wessington Springs. She went one year to Centralia High School. Married
Harry Hayes Mulford and lived in Chehalis. Harry died of Bright's Disease
when their youngest child was about a year old and left her with nine
children. She studied and got a Practical Nurses Degree and raised her
family of 8 boys and 1 girl.
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Flonnie Towner
Name: ´tabªFlonnie Towner
Home in 1900: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª12
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1888
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªDaughter
Father's name: ´tabªWilliam E
Mother's name: ´tabªFrancis
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Florence married Harry Hayes Mulford on 18 Sep 1909 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington. Harry (son of Jonathan Burnett Mulford and M.C. Watt) was born on 15 May 1880 in Decateur County, Kansas; died on 25 Jan 1932 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. M.E. Mulford
- 44. Clyde Winfield Mulford was born on 10 Aug 1910 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington; died on 29 Mar 1986 in Washington.
- 45. Basil Elsworth Mulford was born on 27 Mar 1912 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington; died on 28 Nov 1993 in Port Angeles, Washington.
- 46. Roy Eugene Mulford was born on 31 Dec 1913 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington.
- 47. L. Mulford
- 48. Donald Robert Mulford was born on 06 Jan 1919 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington; died on 25 Aug 1991 in Vancouver, Washington.
- 49. M.S. Mulford
- 50. K.W. Mulford
- 51. Ervin Hayes Mulford was born on 21 Mar 1915 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington; died on 17 Apr 1986 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; was buried in Mt View Burial Park, Centralia, Washington.
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Florence married Carl Vincent about 1963 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. Carl died in in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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12. | George W Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 08 Oct 1879 in Alcona County, Michigan; died on 20 Mar 1935 in Washington. Other Events:
- Died: of an abcess of his heart
- Name: George Towner
- Census: 15 Jun 1880, Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; 1880 Federal Census
- Census: 1900, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1900 Federal Census
Notes:
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Abcess of his heart
Source: Susan List
Worked in a shingle mill and later bought a farm in the Hannaford
Valley, East of Centralia, Washington. He died of Abcesses in the heart.
There were four children.
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1910 Washington Census, Lewis County, Kopiah(Not sure of spelling I
couldn't make out all the letters) Precinct, April27-28 1910, ED 124,
Sheet 3b, Line 70
1. Towner, George 30 years old Married for 7 years Born
in Michigan
Occupation Farmer Father born in New York, Mother born in Canada.
2. Towner, Ella Wife 26 years old born in Indiana, Father and
mother born in North Carolina.
3. Towner, Russel 6 years old Washington
4. Towner, Lawrence 2 years old Washington
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1920 Washington Census Soundex Soundex Code T 560
Vol 28, ED 144 Sheet 1 , Line 51 Lewis County
Towner, George W. Color-White Age 40 Born Michigan
Towner, Ellen Wife 35
Indiana
George Jr. Son 16
Washington
William Son 12
Washington
Denton Son 7
Washington
Inez L. Daughter 1
Washington
Birth:
abt 1879 mich
- 1880 census
Died:
#
Source: Susans List
Census:
1880 United States Federal Census
about George Towner
Name: ´tabªGeorge Towner
Home in 1880: ´tabªAlcona, Alcona, Michigan
Age: ´tabª8M
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1879
Birthplace: ´tabªMichigan
Relation to head-of-household: ´tabªSon
Father's Name: ´tabªWilliam E.
Father's birthplace: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªFrancis
Mother's birthplace: ´tabªCanada
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
´tabª
View Image
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
William E. Towner ´tabª30
Francis Towner ´tabª26
Rachel Towner ´tabª10
Jane Towner ´tabª7
Arthur Towner ´tabª5
Annie Towner ´tabª3
George Towner ´tabª8M
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about George Towner
Name: ´tabªGeorge Towner
Home in 1900: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª20
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1880
BirthPlace: ´tabªMichigan
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªSon
Father's name: ´tabªWilliam E
Mother's name: ´tabªFrancis
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Died:
#
4 20 1935
Source: Susans List
George married Ellen Sapp in Aug 1902. Ellen was born about 1885 in Indiana; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Reuben Charles Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 20 Mar 1882 in Iowa; died on 23 Aug 1967. Other Events:
- Died: Broken hip and old age
- Census: 1900, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1900 Federal Census
Notes:
Woods Worker and Farmer. Died in Rest Home at age 85. Broken Hip from
fall from Wheel chair.
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On 1910 Census Washington, Lewis County, Kopiah(not sure of spelling but
looked like this) Precinct, on April 27 - 28, 1910, ED #124 Sheet # 3b,
Line 54,
Towner Ruben C. Towner , Head of house, Color- white, 28 years old ,
Married for 3 years and born in Washington, Occupation Farmer
( I'm sure the born in Washington is wrong, the census is as only
good as the person that is giving the information.) Also Father being
born in Iowa, William towner was suppose to be born in New York. ( Let's
see I have three different places where Reuben Towner was born, Iowa,
Michigan, and Washington.) Mother born in New York, ( mother was born in
Canada )
Towner, Minnie Wife 22 years old , Born in Nebraska, Father and
mother were both born in Germany.
Earl Son 2 years old and born in Washington
Alma Daughter 6/12 (6 months) and born in Washington
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On the 1920 Washington Soundex Title ( M324 thru M425) Soundex code M 416
Vol 28, ED 144 Sheet 1 , Line 65
Color- White
Towner, Reuben age 37, Born in Michigan Occupation Farmer
Towner, Minnei Wife 33, Nebraska
Earl son 12 Washington
Almer Son 10 Washington
( in the 1910 Census it stated Alma Daughter 6 Months old )
Everal Son 7 Washington
Meryle Daughter 4 Wahsington
Clarence Son 1 Washington
Birth:
#
Mar 30 1882
Source: Susans List
Died:
#
Source: Susans List
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Keibin Towner
Name: ´tabªKeibin Towner
Home in 1900: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª18
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1882
BirthPlace: ´tabªIowa
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªSon
Father's name: ´tabªWilliam E
Mother's name: ´tabªFrancis
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Reuben married Minnie Evans about 1907. Minnie was born about 1887 in Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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14. | Margaret Rebecca 'Maggie' Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 11 Apr 1884 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; died on 01 Jan 1964. Other Events:
- Died: from a stroke
- Census: 1900, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1900 Federal Census
Notes:
#
died from a stroke
Source: Susans List
Came to Centralia, Washington in April 1901. Married Gilbert
Meckelfresh in 1902. They had one child , Eldon. They Divorced. Maggie
married Fred Smith and adopted first child Eldon to Arthur and Mini
Towner and went to South Dakota. She had two children by Fred Smith.
1. Ruth Margaret Smith Cannell, was a school teacher in Centralia,
Washington.
2. Vernon Smith was a school principal in Vancouver, Washington.
Maggie and Fred parted and she came back to Centralia with the
children. Later married Walton Foster, farmer and lived at Boisfort.
Washington. She had three more children.
1. Dellis married Judd Smith and had 11 Children.
2. Darrell Foster married and had 6 children.
3. Norma Foster married Petersen and had 2 children.
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1920 Washington Soundex Soundex Code for Foster is F236
Vol 27, ED 112, Sheet 1, Line 44, Lewis County Washington
Color - White
Foster, Walton E. Age 36 Born in Missouri
Foster, Margarete Wife 33 South Dakota
---------- Dellis W. Daughter 6 Washington
---------- Derral F. Son 3 and 11/12 Washington
Smith, Ruth Stepdaughter 13 South Dakota
Smith, Vernon Stepson 10 South Dakota
Died:
#
Source: Susans List
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Maggie Towner
Name: ´tabªMaggie Towner
Home in 1900: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª16
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1884
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªDaughter
Father's name: ´tabªWilliam E
Mother's name: ´tabªFrancis
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Died:
#
1 1 1954
Source: Susans List
Family/Spouse: Walton Elmer Foster. Walton was born on 14 Jan 1882 in Middleton, Missouri; died in 1959. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: F. Smith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Margaret married G. Meckelfresh [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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15. | Lillian Myrtle 'Lilly' Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Nov 1897 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; died in 1989; was buried in 1989 in Butterworth Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. Other Events:
- Address: Address:
Lillian Myrtle 'Lilly' Towner
- Name: Lillian A Schorer
- Census: 1900, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1910, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
- Census: 02 Jan 1920, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; 1920 Federal Census
- Resided: 02 Jan 1920, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; 612 South Tower Ave
- Census: 04 Apr 1930, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; 1930 Federal Census
- Resided: 04 Apr 1930, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; 1020 South 43rd Street
Notes:
In a lot of old pictures that we have of Lily Towner Florence has them
labeled Lilly Dale Towner. the notes that Lon received from his Uncle
Basil's estate states it is Lilly or Lillian Myrtle Towner.
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Lillie Towner
Name: ´tabªLillie Towner
Home in 1900: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª2
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1898
BirthPlace: ´tabªWashington
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªDaughter
Father's name: ´tabªWilliam E
Mother's name: ´tabªFrancis
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Willie Towner
Name: ´tabªWillie Towner
[Willie Fowner]
Age in 1910: ´tabª12
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1898
BirthPlace: ´tabªWashington
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªDaughter
Father's Name: ´tabªWilliam E
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªFrancis
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªCanada English
Home in 1910: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1920 United States Federal Census
about Lillian A Schorer
Name: ´tabªLillian A Schorer
Home in 1920: ´tabªCentralia, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª22 years
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1898
Birthplace: ´tabªWashington
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªWife
Spouse's Name: ´tabªClarence H
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªCanada
Marital Status: ´tabªMarried
Race: ´tabªWhite
Sex: ´tabªFemale
Able to read: ´tabªYes
Able to Write: ´tabªYes
Image: ´tabª100
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Clarence H Schorer ´tabª27
Lillian A Schorer ´tabª22
Geraldine A Schorer ´tabª3
Census:
1930 United States Federal Census
about Lillian A Schorer
Name: ´tabªLillian A Schorer
Home in 1930: ´tabªTacoma, Pierce, Washington
Age: ´tabª32
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1898
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªWife
Spouse's Name: ´tabªClarence H
Occupation:
Education:
Military service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
´tabª
View Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Clarence H Schorer ´tabª37
Lillian A Schorer ´tabª32
Geraldine A Schorer ´tabª13
Clarence R Schorer ´tabª9 11/12
Gloria J Schorer ´tabª3 8/12
Buried:
BUTTERWORTH'S CEMETERY, Centralia, Lewis County, WA
NAME BIRTH DEATH SEC PLOT COMMENTS
Schorer, Clarence H. 06 Apr 1920 30 Jun 1982 15 27 USAF WW2
Schorer, Lilian A. 1897 1989 15 27
Schorer, Raymond J. 01 Apr 1891 21 May 1971 15 27 WWI
Schorer, Ruth Helen 1895 1919 15 27 d/J.W. & T. L.
Schorer, Theresa L. 1869 1906 15 27 w/J.W.
Butterworth's Cemetery, aka the Pioneer section (back of) adjacent Mountain
View Cemetery, 1906, 1850 burials, 7 acres. 1113 Caveness Drive
Centralia WA 98531. S6 T14N R2W. Records Bill Rickard caretaker. Cemetery
phone 360-736-9140.
Lillian married Clarence Harrison 'Sam' Schorer on 19 Feb 1916. Clarence (son of John W Schorer and Theresa L) was born on 01 Nov 1892 in Lewis County, Washington; died on 24 Apr 1970 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; was buried in Mt View Cemetery, Centralis, Lewis County Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 72. Clarence Raymond Schorer was born on 06 Apr 1920 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; died on 30 Jun 1982; was buried in 1982 in Butterworth Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington.
- 73. G.J. Schorer
- 74. Geraldine A Schorer was born on 01 Jan 1917 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; and died.
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16. | William Arthur Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 19 Jun 1875 in Alcona County, Michigan; died on 28 Apr 1958 in Walla Walla, Washington. Other Events:
- Name: Arthur Towner
- Census: 15 Jun 1880, Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; 1880 Federal Census
Notes:
#
Had kidney trouble
Source: Susans List
"Moved to Iowa with Family and later to South Dakota and to
Centralia, Washington 1891. Railroad Engineer. Retired to farm about 1904
or 1905. Married three times and no children. Died April 28, 1958, in
Oddfellows Home in Walla Walla, Washington Buried in Centralia." [ Family
records ]
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1910 Washington Census, Lewis County ( living next to Jennie and Rachel)
Clark Precinct, on May 12 1910. supervixor's District # 2 , ED # 139,
Sheet # 12B
Towner, Arthur Head of house, Male, White, 35 years old Married for 5
years, born in Michigan, Occupation Engineer Logging Locomotion
Towner, Wilhemina, wife , 35 years old , married for 5 years, No
children, born in Ohio and parents born in Ohio
Children:
1. Eldon adopted son, 8 years old , born in Washington, father born in
U.S. , mother born in S. D.
2. Smith, Ruth Niece, 5 years old, born in Washington, father born in
Illinois, mother born in Michigan.
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1920 Washington Soundex Soundex Code =T560
Vol 1, ED 23, Sheet 5 , Line 72
Benton County
Towner, William A. Color- White Age 44 Born in Michigan
Towner, W. Wife 53
Ohio
Birth:
abt 1875 mich
- 1880 census
Census:
1880 United States Federal Census
about Arthur Towner
Name: ´tabªArthur Towner
Home in 1880: ´tabªAlcona, Alcona, Michigan
Age: ´tabª5
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1875
Birthplace: ´tabªMichigan
Relation to head-of-household: ´tabªSon
Father's Name: ´tabªWilliam E.
Father's birthplace: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªFrancis
Mother's birthplace: ´tabªCanada
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
´tabª
View Image
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
William E. Towner ´tabª30
Francis Towner ´tabª26
Rachel Towner ´tabª10
Jane Towner ´tabª7
Arthur Towner ´tabª5
Annie Towner ´tabª3
George Towner ´tabª8M
William married Wilhemina (?) about 1905. Wilhemina was born about 1867 in Ohio; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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17. | Ann Lodema 'Annie' Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 27 Oct 1877 in Alcona County, Michigan; died on 27 Feb 1948 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. Other Events:
- Died: of cancer
- Name: Annie Towner
- Census: 15 Jun 1880, Alcona Township, Alcona County, Michigan; 1880 Federal Census
Notes:
#
Died of cancer
Source: Susans List
On the 1910 Washington Census, Lewis County, Saltzer Precinct
on May 4, 1910 Supervisor Dist. 2, ED 124 , Sheet #6b, Line 51
1. Randall, Lewis E. 42 years old married for 14 years born in New
York,
father born in New York, Mother New Jesery, Occupation farmer
2. Randall, Anna Wife Age 34 Born in MIchigan, Father
New York, Mother Canada
3. Harold Son 13
Washington
4. Melvin Son 11
Washington
5. Lloyd Son 9
Washington
6.Orin Son 4
Washington
7.Hurbert Son 3
Washington
8.Hasdim or Handim Father 74 New York
His father and mother were born in Vermont.
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(Notes from Lon's family)
Lewis Randall was a farmer and Section Hand. He died of Cancer.
Birth:
abt 1877 mich
- 1880 census
Died:
#
Source: Susans List
Census:
1880 United States Federal Census
about Annie Towner
Name: ´tabªAnnie Towner
Home in 1880: ´tabªAlcona, Alcona, Michigan
Age: ´tabª3
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1877
Birthplace: ´tabªMichigan
Relation to head-of-household: ´tabªDaughter
Father's Name: ´tabªWilliam E.
Father's birthplace: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªFrancis
Mother's birthplace: ´tabªCanada
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane:
´tabª
View Image
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
William E. Towner ´tabª30
Francis Towner ´tabª26
Rachel Towner ´tabª10
Jane Towner ´tabª7
Arthur Towner ´tabª5
Annie Towner ´tabª3
George Towner ´tabª8M
Ann married Lewis E Randall about 1896. Lewis (son of Hasdin Or Handin Randall) was born about 1868 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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18. | Grace Gertrude Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 22 Jun 1890 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; died about 20 Apr 1972 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1920, Clark, Lewis County, Washington; 1920 Federal Census
Notes:
Grace Gertrude Towner was born in Wessington Springs, South Dakota ,
June 22, 1890. Graduated from Centralia High School. Taught school one
term. Married JohnW. Mulford on April 1912. They lived in and around
Centralia. They had two daughters. John was killed by a train November 5,
1916. Grace went to business College for six months and went to work.
Most of the time in Real Estate and Insurance. Was in the book-keeping
dept. of a department store for six years. Had a bad street car accident
in 1938 and was in the hospital for 9 months and was two years before
able to walk without crutches. Had another accident in 1940 (car) was
pretty well battered up again. Got back to work in 1942. Lived in Seattle
from February 1924 to October 1954. Her two girls were married in a
Double Wedding Ceremony in 1936. Married William Rains in 1946. Took
Annie to live with her after her family were all gone from home. Lived
together in Seattle for 5 years. Returned tjo Centralia in October 1954.
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On 1910 Washington Census for Lewis County
Ed # 132 1850 Sheet # 10 Line 74
( I saw 2 numbers on the page I didn't know if it was page number 1850 or
page 10 of Lewis County, Centralia , Superviser district No 2 , Done on
April 25th 1910.
Grace Towner , Servant , 19 years old , Single and born in Washington,
Father born in New York and Mother born in Canada.
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On the 1920 soundex of Washington (Code M416)
Vol 27, ED 132, Sheet 3, Line 37
Race - White Lewis County
Grace G. Mulford (age) 28 (Born in South Dakota)
Enumerated with Rhodes Nathaniel G.
Sister -in-law
( Nathaniel G. Rhodes was the husband of Rachel Towner )
Grace G. Towner's Obituary;
" A resident of Centralia for 80 years, Mrs. Grace G. [Towner]
Rains, 81, died Thursday morning in a Centralia hospital.
Mrs. Rains was born June 22, 1890, in South Dakota.
She was graduated from Centralia High School in 1911 and also a
graduate of the Centralia Business College.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Henry [Elnora] Moore, Cottage
Grove, Ore., and Mrs. Lloyd [Leona] Stevens, Sacremento, Calif.; two
sisters, Mrs. Florence Vincent, Centralia, and Mrs. Lilly Schorer,
Tacoma; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Newell-Hoerling's Centralia,
with the Rev. Harvey Hartling officiating. Interment will be in the
Washington Lawn Cemetary, Centralia. " [ Also where Harry Hayes Mulford
is buried. ]
Obituary dated April 21, 1972.
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Grace Towner
Name: ´tabªGrace Towner
Home in 1900: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª9
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1891
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªDaughter
Father's name: ´tabªWilliam E
Mother's name: ´tabªFrancis
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1920 United States Federal Census Record
about Grace G Mulford
Name: ´tabªGrace G Mulford
[G S Mulford]
Home in 1920: ´tabªClark, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª28 years
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1892
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
[South Carolina]
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªSister-in-law
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªCanada
Marital status: ´tabªWidow
Race: ´tabªWhite
Sex: ´tabªFemale
Able to read: ´tabªYes
Able to Write: ´tabªYes
Image: ´tabª384
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Grace married John Watt Mulford in Apr 1912 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. John (son of Jonathan Burnett Mulford and M.C. Watt) was born on 17 Mar 1889 in Guide Rock, Nebraska; died on 05 Nov 1916 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Grace married William Rains in 1946 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. William died in in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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19. | Mary Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Mar 1894; died on 23 Mar 1894. Notes:
Birth:
#
Mar 28 1894
Source: Susans List
Died:
#
Mar 28 1894
Source: Susans List
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20. | Milo Sylvester Towner (2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 31 Jan 1896 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; died on 26 Aug 1943. Other Events:
- Died: of cancer of the glands
- Census: 1900, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1910, Salzer, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
Notes:
Milo Sylvester Towner was born in Centralia, Washington on January 31,
1896 and died August 26, 1943. He married Bernice Cavaly. He was a Mill
worker. Milo played the violin in church and his wife played the pipe
organ. They lived in Chehalis. He died of cancer of the Glands. One of
the worst types of cancer. Bernice sold their home in Chehalis and moved
to Bend, Oregon. She taught Music. She also died of Cancer.
Their Children:
1. Ione Towner - Married Albert Jorgensen - works as a court reporter in
Bend Oregon. Plays violin in church. Graduated Chehalis High
School.
Children:
1. Allan Jorgensen lives in Arizona
2. Sherry Jorgensen lives in Bend Oregon
3. Glen Jorgensen lives in Eastern Oregon
2. Lloyst Towner - Graduated Chehalis highschool - Trained for
Airforce. Completed training Arizona 1943. Sent to European
battlefront September 1943. Shot down over Rome March 1944. Body
never found.
3. Leland Towner - On Govt. Transport in Japanese War. Road Builder -
heavy duty equipment in Eastern Oregon. Married widow with 2 children.
4. Ardith Ann Towner - Highschool and college graduate. Married U.S.
Govt. Forester. Lives in Eastern Oregon. Has 4 children.
5. Ralph Towner - Graduated Bend Oregon Highschool - College Eugene.
Majored in Music. Went to Europe and studied music. Plays several
instruments. Plays in musical shows. Married
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1920 Soundex for Washington
Vol 26 ED 176, Sheet 1, Line 95
color - White
Towner, Milo S. Age 23 born in
Washington
Towner, Bernice Wife 20
Michigan
Ione Daughter 1and 6/12
Washington
Layst Son 1/12
Washington
Birth:
#
Jan 21 1896
Source: Susans List
Died:
#
Source: Susans List
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Milo Towner
Name: ´tabªMilo Towner
Home in 1900: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª3
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1897
BirthPlace: ´tabªWashington
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªSon
Father's name: ´tabªWilliam E
Mother's name: ´tabªFrancis
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Milo Towner
Name: ´tabªMilo Towner
[Milo Fowner]
Age in 1910: ´tabª14
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1896
BirthPlace: ´tabªWashington
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªSon
Father's Name: ´tabªWilliam E
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªFrancis
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªCanada English
Home in 1910: ´tabªSalzer, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Died:
#
Aug 28 1943
Source: Susans List
Family/Spouse: Bernice Calvalary. Bernice was born about 1900 in Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
22. | Leonard Samuel Rhodes (7.Rachel3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born in Dec 1888 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; and died. Other Events:
- Name: Lenard S Rhodes
- Census: 1900, Viola, Jerauld County, South Dakota; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1910, Skookumchuck, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
Notes:
"Lenard went to High School 3 1/2 years, (sickness prevented
Graduation], he was a Mail Carrier and Minister of the Gospel." [Family
records, probably of Milo Johnson]
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Leonard S Rhodes
Name: ´tabªLeonard S Rhodes
Home in 1900: ´tabªViola, Jerauld, South Dakota
Age: ´tabª11
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1889
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªSon
Father's name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Mother's name: ´tabªRachael
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Lenard S Rhodes
Name: ´tabªLenard S Rhodes
Age in 1910: ´tabª21
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1889
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªSon
Father's Name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªRachel
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªMichigan
Home in 1910: ´tabªSkookumchuck, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Family/Spouse: L. (?). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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23. | William 'Amos' Rhodes (7.Rachel3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born in Dec 1890 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; and died. Other Events:
- Name: Amos W Rhodes
- Census: 1900, Viola, Jerauld County, South Dakota; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1910, Skookumchuck, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
Notes:
Graduated from Centralia High School and had 3 1 years at the
University of Washington at Seattle. Worked for the Pacific Car and
Foundry Co. from time of quitting school to retirement. Was one of their
head men and traveled all over the U. S. for them.
Birth:
Abt 1891 iowa
1910 census
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Amos W Rhodes
Name: ´tabªAmos W Rhodes
Home in 1900: ´tabªViola, Jerauld, South Dakota
Age: ´tabª9
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1891
BirthPlace: ´tabªIowa
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªSon
Father's name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Mother's name: ´tabªRachael
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Amos W Rhodes
Name: ´tabªAmos W Rhodes
Age in 1910: ´tabª19
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1891
BirthPlace: ´tabªIowa
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªSon
Father's Name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªRachel
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªMichigan
Home in 1910: ´tabªSkookumchuck, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Family/Spouse: B. (?). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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24. | Etta Evelyn Rhodes (7.Rachel3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 07 Dec 1892 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; and died. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Viola, Jerauld County, South Dakota; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1910, Skookumchuck, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
Notes:
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Etta E Rhodes
Name: ´tabªEtta E Rhodes
Home in 1900: ´tabªViola, Jerauld, South Dakota
Age: ´tabª7
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1893
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªDaughter
Father's name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Mother's name: ´tabªRachael
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Etta E Rhodes
Name: ´tabªEtta E Rhodes
Age in 1910: ´tabª17
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1893
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªDaughter
Father's Name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªRachel
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªMichigan
Home in 1910: ´tabªSkookumchuck, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Etta married H. Curtis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: P. Blumenthal. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | Arthur Melvin Rhodes (7.Rachel3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 10 Jun 1899 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; died on 03 Jan 1965 in Raymond, Pacific County, Washington. Other Events:
- Name: Arthur M Rhodes
- Census: 1900, Viola, Jerauld County, South Dakota; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1910, Skookumchuck, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
- Resided: 1961, Raymond, Pacific County, Washington
Notes:
"Lost one arm in a Planer Accident in a saw mill soon after he quit
school. Always lived around Raymond and South Bend where he was well
acquainted and could always find work. Worked in mills, drove truck and
most anything.
Arthur died of a stomach ulcer." [Family records]
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Arthur M Rhodes
Name: ´tabªArthur M Rhodes
Home in 1900: ´tabªViola, Jerauld, South Dakota
Age: ´tabª11.12
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1899
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªSon
Father's name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Mother's name: ´tabªRachael
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Arthur M Rhodes
Name: ´tabªArthur M Rhodes
Age in 1910: ´tabª10
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1900
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªSon
Father's Name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªRachel
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªMichigan
Home in 1910: ´tabªSkookumchuck, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Family/Spouse: M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: U.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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26. | Pearl Violet Rhodes (7.Rachel3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born in Sep 1905 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; died in Jun 1955. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Skookumchuck, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
- Census: 1920, Clark, Lewis County, Washington; 1920 Federal Census
Notes:
"Graduated from Centralia Highschool.
Married
No Children. Adopted three children.
Kim
Vaughn
Jean
Died from a stroke." [Family records]
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Pearl V Rhodes
Name: ´tabªPearl V Rhodes
Age in 1910: ´tabª3
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1907
BirthPlace: ´tabªWashington
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªDaughter
Father's Name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªRachel
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªMichigan
Home in 1910: ´tabªSkookumchuck, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1920 United States Federal Census Record
about Pearl V Rhodes
Name: ´tabªPearl V Rhodes
Home in 1920: ´tabªClark, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª13 years
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1907
BirthPlace: ´tabªWashington
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªDaughter
Father's name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's name: ´tabªRatchiel
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªMichigan
Marital status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Sex: ´tabªFemale
Able to read: ´tabªYes
Able to Write: ´tabªYes
Image: ´tabª384
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Family/Spouse: . Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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28. | Abi Gertrude Rhodes (7.Rachel3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 10 Apr 1895 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; and died. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Viola, Jerauld County, South Dakota; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1910, Skookumchuck, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
Notes:
"Graduated from Centralia High School in 1912. Worked as secretary
in Seattle where she met Chester A. Johnson (or Johnston) Johnson is
correct but he now goes by the name of Johnston. She worked and put him
through an Optometrist course which he followed until retirement. They
were married in Honolulu and lived there for some time then moved to
Yakima, Washington and later to Los Angeles. She worked as his secretary
until he retired." [Family records]
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Abi V Rhodes
Name: ´tabªAbi V Rhodes
Home in 1900: ´tabªViola, Jerauld, South Dakota
Age: ´tabª5
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1895
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªDaughter
Father's name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Mother's name: ´tabªRachael
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Abi G Rhodes
Name: ´tabªAbi G Rhodes
Age in 1910: ´tabª15
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1895
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªDaughter
Father's Name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªRachel
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªMichigan
Home in 1910: ´tabªSkookumchuck, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªFemale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Abi married C.A. Johnston [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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29. | Lester Francis Rhodes (7.Rachel3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born in Feb 1897 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota; and died. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Viola, Jerauld County, South Dakota; 1900 Federal Census
- Census: 1910, Skookumchuck, Lewis County, Washington; 1910 Federal Census
Notes:
"Graduated from Centralia High School in 1913 and from U.S. Military
Academy in 1918. The class were sent to tour the World War I
Battlefields. He was in charge of the maintanence and improvement of New
York Harbor and other very important positions throughout the U. S. He
was a Colonel in the Japanese War and retired about two years ago (1969).
He married and had one daughter Phyllis but she is now deceased. He now
lives in San Francisco." [Family Records]
Census:
1900 United States Federal Census Record
about Lester F Rhodes
Name: ´tabªLester F Rhodes
Home in 1900: ´tabªViola, Jerauld, South Dakota
Age: ´tabª3
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1897
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relationship to head-of-house: ´tabªSon
Father's name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Mother's name: ´tabªRachael
Race: ´tabªWhite
Occupation: ´tabªView Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Census:
1910 United States Federal Census Record
about Lester F Rhodes
Name: ´tabªLester F Rhodes
Age in 1910: ´tabª13
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1897
BirthPlace: ´tabªSouth Dakota
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªSon
Father's Name: ´tabªNathaniel G
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªNew York
Mother's Name: ´tabªRachel
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªMichigan
Home in 1910: ´tabªSkookumchuck, Lewis, Washington
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Gender: ´tabªMale
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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44. | Clyde Winfield Mulford (11.Florence3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 10 Aug 1910 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington; died on 29 Mar 1986 in Washington. Notes:
OBITUARY OF LON'S UNCLE
CLYDE W. MULFORD
Winlock--- A service will be conducted Wednesday at the Cattermole
Funeral Home in Winlock for Clyde W. Mulford, 75, Who died Saturday,
March 29, in St Helen Hospital.
Mulford was born July 9, 1910, in Chehalis, and moved to Winlock 10
years ago from Longview. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Manned a fire lookout station for 10 years and was a long-time employee
of the Catermole Funeral Home of Winlock. Mulford belonged to the Winlock
Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Lewis County Senior Citizens Bowling
League, and the Winlock Senior Citizens, of which he was past president.
Also, he was a member and past president of St. Urban Grange and
received all seven Grange degrees.
Survivors include his wife, Lila at home; a daughter, Dr. Beatrice
Mulford of St. Paul, Minn.; a son, Dan Mulford of Rainier, Oregon; seven
brothers; a sister; and three grandchildren.
Pastor Ron Stroud will officiate at the 2 p.m. service followed by
interment in the Winlock Cemetery.
Remembrances may be donations to the New Winlock Senior Citizens
Building Fund, c/o Central Evergreen Savings and Loan, Winlock,
Washington 98596.
Family/Spouse: L. Meeds. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Clyde married P. Bons [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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45. | Basil Elsworth Mulford (11.Florence3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 27 Mar 1912 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington; died on 28 Nov 1993 in Port Angeles, Washington. Notes:
During Basil's junior and senior years of high school, he
served as the driver of a Model A Ford "school bus". After graduation,
he worked a series of odd jobs before migrating to Alaska for work and
adventure in 1937. He hauled salmon in Yakatat, and lived in Kodiak and
Anchorage, where he built a log cabin and lived for a year before
returning to his hometown in 1941.
He helped make airplane wings for Boeing, worked as a
radio operator for the State Patrol, and a field warden for the state
Department of Natural Resources. His lifetime hobby was lapidery work,
and he was known as the ' Rockhound who wore the metal hat ', [ his
foresters helmet ].
Funeral was held December 3, 1993 at Olympia, Washington.
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OBITUARY OF BASIL E. MULFORD
( in Centralia Daily Chronicle December 1, 1993 )
A resident of Sequim for four years. Chehalis native Basil E.
Mulford, died Sunday, November 28, in the Olympic Mamorial Hospital in
Port Angeles. He was 81.
Born March 27, 1912, at Chehalis, to Harry and Florence (Towner)
Mulford, he was reared there and was graduated from high school in 1932.
He worked in Alaska for four years with the fishing industry; was
employed for a year with the Washington State Patrol; and worked as a
firefighter with the Washington Department of Natural Resources for 28
years, retiring. in 1973. He worked for Hofert's in Christmas tree
harvesting for 10 years as a crew boss, and had lived in Olympia for 34
years before moving to Sequim.
His memberships included life membership in the Rhododendron Grange;
the Washington State Grange; the National Grange, receiving all seven
degrees; life membership in the Lewis County Historical Museum; Tenino
Rock Couriers; Tacoma Agate Club; and the Port Townsend Rock Club. He was
a rockhound, known as "the man with the tin hat and the jade teeth."
On February 1, 1944, he married Gladys Hall in Centralia. She
survives him at home. Also Surviving are a daughter, Carol Shankel of
Lawrence, Kansas; three brothers, Roy of Centralia, Marvin of
Springfield, Ore., and Kenneth of Kerrville, Texas; a sister, Elaine Byrd
of Baltimore, Md. and two grandchildren.
Remembrances may be donations to the Lewis County Historical Museum
or the Washington State Grange.
A funeral for Mulford will begin at 2 P. M. Friday at Forest
Funeral Chapel in Olympia, which is in charge of arrangements.
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Buried in Forest Memorial Gardens
Birth:
(One Place Says March And Another Says April ?)
Basil married Elaine Warrner on 12 Jan 1934 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, and was divorced. Elaine was buried in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Basil married Gladys N Hall on 01 Feb 1944 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. Gladys (daughter of D. Hall and M. Clark) was born on 26 Oct 1925 in Jasper, Minnesota; died on 28 Sep 1995 in Gardiner, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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48. | Donald Robert Mulford (11.Florence3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 06 Jan 1919 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington; died on 25 Aug 1991 in Vancouver, Washington. Notes:
OBITUARY OF DONALD ROBERT MULFORD
( 1991 )
VANCOUVER,Washington ----- A Vancouver area resident since 1977,
Donald R. Mulford, 72 , died Sunday, August 25, in Vancouver Hospital.
Born January 6, 1919, in Chehalis, he was a retired wildlife
photographer and lecturer. He enjoyed horseback riding, playing pool and
taking care of his roses.
Surviving are his wife, June L., at home; a son, Daniel of Rainier,
Ore.; three brothers, Roy of Centralia, Marvin of Springfield, Ore., and
Kenneth of Kerrville, Texas; a sister, Elaine Byrd of Colonial Beach,
Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Gardens Funeral
Chapel in Vancouver.
Donald married J.L. Hall [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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51. | Ervin Hayes Mulford (11.Florence3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Mar 1915 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington; died on 17 Apr 1986 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; was buried in Mt View Burial Park, Centralia, Washington. Notes:
OBITUARY OF LON'S UNCLE
Ervin H. Mulford
Ervin H. Mulford, 71, a lifetime resident of the Twin Cities area,
died at his home Thursday, April 17, 1986.
He was born March 21, 1915, in Chehalis. a mechanic, he was also a
retired member of the International Association of Machinists and
Aerospace workers. He was a lifetime member of the Fire Mountain Archers
and a charter member of Thousand Trails.
He is survived by a daughter, Darlene Allison of Randle; a son,
Michael Mulford of Centralia; a sister, Elaine Byrd of Lebanon, Oregon:
five brothres, Basil Mulford of Centralia, Don Mulford of vancouver,
Washington, Marvin Mulford of Springfield, Oregon, and Kenneth Mulford of
Kerrville, Texas; five grandchildren and seven great-greadchildren.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary,
Centralia.
Ervin married Margaret Vivian "Peggy" Bogue on 24 Dec 1938 in Michigan Hill, Rochester, Washington. Margaret was born on 18 May 1920 in St Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; died on 19 Nov 1967 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; was buried in Mt View Burial Park, Centralia, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Wilma Louise Moore. Wilma was born on 26 Nov 1940 in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington; died on 10 Feb 1982 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Centralia, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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56. | William Towner (12.George3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 29 May 1907 in Washington; died on 28 May 1990. Notes:
( Had Infantile Paralysis.(Partially Paralyzed On One Side)
(Research):#
1920 United States Federal Census Recordinfo
about William Towner
Name: ´tabªWilliam Towner
Age: ´tabª12 years
Estimated birth year: ´tabªabt 1908
Birthplace: ´tabªWashington
Race: ´tabªWhite
Home in 1920: ´tabªKopiah, Lewis, Washington
Sex: ´tabªMale
Marital status: ´tabªSingle
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªSon
Able to read: ´tabªYes
Able to Write: ´tabªYes
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªIndiana
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªMichigan
Image: ´tabª648
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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57. | Earl Towner (13.Reuben3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born about 1908 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; and died. Other Events:
Notes:
Lived in Alaska with 5 children (1 pair twins).
oldest son of Reuben Charles
Birth:
Washington
Centralia
email from Jim Towner
Family/Spouse: R. Ost. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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65. | Dellis Walthena Foster (14.Margaret3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 27 Mar 1913 in Klaber, Washington; died on 27 Mar 1913 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington. Other Events:
Notes:
Birth:
abt 1914
27 March 1913
Dellis married Judd Eugene Smith on 27 May 1932 in Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington. Judd (son of Augustus (Gus) Smith and Lila Eliza James) was born on 22 Apr 1905 in Bartlett, Wallowa County, Oregon; died on 11 Mar 1991 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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72. | Clarence Raymond Schorer (15.Lillian3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 06 Apr 1920 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; died on 30 Jun 1982; was buried in 1982 in Butterworth Cemetery, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington. Other Events:
- Name: Clarence R Schorer
- Census: 04 Apr 1930, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; 1930 Federal Census
- Resided: 04 Apr 1930, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; 1030 South 43rd Street
Notes:
#
Gov't sent Clarence, after 1960,to Alaska in charge of Indian and Eskimo Stores. Then to Havre, Montana, as housing co-ordinator for Bureau of Indian Affairs, over building of about 50 houses on the reservations.
Clarence had a stroke in the summer of 1970. Paralyzed on right side, right eye blind, left eye partly so.
Source: Susans List
USAF WWII
headstones
Birth:
1930 census
ab 1920
Census:
1930 United States Federal Census
about Clarence R Schorer
Name: ´tabªClarence R Schorer
Home in 1930: ´tabªTacoma, Pierce, Washington
Age: ´tabª9
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1920
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªSon
Father's Name: ´tabªClarence H
Mother's Name: ´tabªLillian A
Occupation:
Education:
Military service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
´tabª
View Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Clarence H Schorer ´tabª37
Lillian A Schorer ´tabª32
Geraldine A Schorer ´tabª13
Clarence R Schorer ´tabª9 11/12
Gloria J Schorer ´tabª3 8/12
Buried:
BUTTERWORTH'S CEMETERY, Centralia, Lewis County, WA
NAME BIRTH DEATH SEC PLOT COMMENTS
Schorer, Clarence H. 06 Apr 1920 30 Jun 1982 15 27 USAF WW2
Schorer, Lilian A. 1897 1989 15 27
Schorer, Raymond J. 01 Apr 1891 21 May 1971 15 27 WWI
Schorer, Ruth Helen 1895 1919 15 27 d/J.W. & T. L.
Schorer, Theresa L. 1869 1906 15 27 w/J.W.
Butterworth's Cemetery, aka the Pioneer section (back of) adjacent Mountain
View Cemetery, 1906, 1850 burials, 7 acres. 1113 Caveness Drive
Centralia WA 98531. S6 T14N R2W. Records Bill Rickard caretaker. Cemetery
phone 360-736-9140.
Died:
30 Jun 1982
cemetery
after 1970
milo notes
Family/Spouse: Eva Estella Brown. Eva (daughter of Melvin Lawson Brown and Mary Vernon Williams) was born on 04 Nov 1921 in Tennessee; died on 07 Nov 1955 in Nashville, Davison, Tennessee; was buried on 09 Nov 1955 in Nashville National Cemetery, South Madison, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: J. Harris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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74. | Geraldine A Schorer (15.Lillian3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 01 Jan 1917 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; and died. Other Events:
- Census: 02 Jan 1920, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; 1920 Federal Census
- Resided: 02 Jan 1920, Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; 612 South Tower Ave
- Census: 04 Apr 1930, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; 1930 Federal Census
- Resided: 04 Apr 1930, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; 1020 South 43rd Street
Notes:
Census:
1920 United States Federal Census
about Geraldine A Schorer
Name: ´tabªGeraldine A Schorer
Home in 1920: ´tabªCentralia, Lewis, Washington
Age: ´tabª3 years
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1917
Birthplace: ´tabªWashington
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªDaughter
Father's Name: ´tabªClarence H
Father's Birth Place: ´tabªWashington
Mother's Name: ´tabªLillian A
Mother's Birth Place: ´tabªWashington
Marital Status: ´tabªSingle
Race: ´tabªWhite
Sex: ´tabªFemale
Image: ´tabª100
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Clarence H Schorer ´tabª27
Lillian A Schorer ´tabª22
Geraldine A Schorer ´tabª3
Census:
1930 United States Federal Census
about Geraldine A Schorer
Name: ´tabªGeraldine A Schorer
Home in 1930: ´tabªTacoma, Pierce, Washington
Age: ´tabª13
Estimated Birth Year: ´tabªabt 1917
Relation to Head of House: ´tabªDaughter
Father's Name: ´tabªClarence H
Mother's Name: ´tabªLillian A
Occupation:
Education:
Military service:
Rent/home value:
Age at first marriage:
Parents' birthplace:
´tabª
View Image
Neighbors: ´tabªView others on page
Household Members: ´tabª
Name ´tabªAge
Clarence H Schorer ´tabª37
Lillian A Schorer ´tabª32
Geraldine A Schorer ´tabª13
Clarence R Schorer ´tabª9 11/12
Gloria J Schorer ´tabª3 8/12
Geraldine married J. Norton [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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79. | Lloyd Randall (17.Ann3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born about 1901 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; died about 1921. Notes:
"Lloyd Randall never married. He drowned about age 20." [Family
records]
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80. | Oran Randall (17.Ann3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born about 1906 in Centralia, Lewis County, Washington; died about 1924. Notes:
"Oran Randall never married. He died at age 18 of pneumonia." [
Family records ]
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83. | Elnora Frances Mulford (18.Grace3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 20 Mar 1913. Notes:
Title( M324 thru M425) Soundex Code M416
On the 1920 Washington Soundex Vol 27, Ed 128, sheet 4, Line 79
?
Color- white
Frances E. Mulford 6 years old Living with a Amus Griffith, in
Chehalis, Lewis County Washington. Stated she was his ward
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Elnora Frances Mulford graduated Queen Anne HighSchool and married Henry
C. Moore on June 27, 1936. Lived in Seattle, Washington, Redding,
California, and Cottage Grove, Oregon. They had two children.
1. Perry A Moore graduated highschool in Redding, California in
1959. He was born in Seattle, February 6, 1941. Has worked for Boeing's
in Seattle and Renton since graduation. Is a department head in an
electrical departmant. Married and has two children, Sonia and Kevin.
2. Lawrence A. Moore Born in Seattle May 20, 1943 and graduated
Redding High School. He had some College and worked in Seattle. Worked
for Seattle Title and Trust Bank in Seattle and is an Officer in the
Bank. Married and has 2 Children, Brian and Douglas.
Elnora married Henry C Moore on 27 Jun 1936. Henry was born on 22 Nov 1909. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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84. | Leona Iris Mulford (18.Grace3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born on 25 Oct 1914. Notes:
Liona Iris Mulford was born October 25, 1914 in Centralia, Washington.
Graduated from High School in Seattle. Married Melvin Davis June 27,
1936. They had one child, Richard Lee Davis. He was born in Seattle on
May 23, 1937. They Separated in November 1938. Leona ran a power machine
in a bag plant (sent Dick down to Margarets on the farm). Married L. J.
(Steve) Stevens a U. S. Naval man. He was in the Navy in Honolulu when
Japs attacked. His job was to wig-wag the flags, everything that happened
in Honolulu out to the Battleship in the harbor. He was sent back there
when they were married June n1946 with Shore duty. They had a son born
there. He was sent next to Pennsylvania as a recrutiting officer. He
retired after 22 years in the Navy and moved to Los Angeles. Got a Govt.
job in the Air Transporation Dept. He was sent to New Mexico and later to
Sacramento, California where they still live.
When they were married L. J. Stevens adopted Leona's son by first
marriage and they raised as Richard Lee Stevens.
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(Title M324 thru M425 ) Soundex Code : M416
On the 1920 soundex for Washington Vol 27, ED 128 Sheet 4, Line
79
Chehalis, Lewis County Washington 7th Street House # 1499
Leona I. Mulford
Color- White Age 5 Born in Washington
Enumerated with Amus Griffith relationship: Ward
Leona married L.J. Stevens [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Leona married M. Davis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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