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George Webster Holmes

• Birth*: George Webster Holmes was born on 23 February 1915 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Thelma May Spooner on 30 December 1937 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: George Webster Holmes died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 20 December 1990, at the age of 75.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 in the household of Frank Holmes at McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: George Webster Holmes appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Frank Holmes at McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon.
• (Usher) Marriage: George Webster Holmes was an usher at the wedding of Phillip Holmes and Esther May Allen Jobes on 10 June 1939 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: George Webster Holmes survived his brother (Frank Holmes Jr.) and was listed in the obituary as George, Portland (Obituary dated on 9 November 1965.)
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: George Webster Holmes survived his brother (Phillip Holmes) and was listed in the obituary as brother, George W. Holmes, Portland (Obituary dated on 27 July 1977.)

Parents:

Margaret Hamblin

• Birth*: Margaret Hamblin was born on 12 October 1898 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Frank Holmes Jr., son of Frank Holmes and Georgia Estelle "Josie" Adamson.
• Death*: Margaret Hamblin died in Multnomah County, Oregon, on 1 May 1980, at the age of 81.
• Burial*: She was buried after 1 May 1980 in Riverview Abbey Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 90855137) at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

• Married Name: Her married name was Holmes.
• (Surviving Spouse) Obituary: She survived her husband (Frank Holmes Jr.) and was listed in his obituary as residing in Margaret of Portland (obituary dated on 9 November 1965.)
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: Margaret Hamblin survived her brother (Phillip Holmes) and was listed in the obituary as sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank Holmes Jr., Portland. (Obituary dated on 27 July 1977.)
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Saturday, 3 May 1980 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Joseph D. Fontaine

• Birth*: Joseph D. Fontaine was born on 24 April 1867 at Virginia.
• Marriage*: He married Estelle Holmes, daughter of David Jackson Holmes and Mary Ellen Lewis, on 16 October 1907 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: Joseph D. Fontaine died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 12 March 1946, at the age of 78.
• Burial*: He was buried on 15 March 1946 in Portland Mem Maus. (Find A Grave Memorial# 90876590) at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

• Census*: He appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 at Alder, Baker County, Oregon.

Thomas Orman Shonkwiler

• Birth*: Thomas Orman Shonkwiler was born on 23 October 1874 at Kansas.
• Marriage*: He married Eleanor Lucille "Ella" Holmes, daughter of David Jackson Holmes and Mary Ellen Lewis, in 1903.
• Death*: Thomas Orman Shonkwiler died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 8 November 1958, at the age of 84.
• Burial*: He was buried after 8 November 1958 in River View Cemetery at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

• Census*: He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Corvallis, Ravalli County, Montana.
• (Informant) Death: He was the informant on the death certificate of Richard H. Shonkwiler on 28 March 1928 listed as Thomas O. Shonkwiler of Almira Apts.
• (Surviving Parent M) Obituary: Thomas Orman Shonkwiler survived his son (Richard H. Shonkwiler) and was listed in the obituary as Mr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Shonkwiler (Obituary dated on 30 March 1928.)
• (Informant) Death: Thomas Orman Shonkwiler was the informant on the death certificate of Eleanor Lucille "Ella" Holmes on 4 July 1956 listed as (an unknown value.)
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Sunday, 9 November 1958 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Richard H. Shonkwiler

• Birth*: Richard H. Shonkwiler was born on 25 September 1904 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Alida C. Johnson on 1 January 1925 at Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.
• Death*: Richard H. Shonkwiler died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 28 March 1928, at the age of 23.
• Burial*: He was buried on 30 March 1928 in River View Cemetery at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

• Name Variation: Richard H. Shonkwiler was also known as Gilbert Shonkwiler.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 in the household of Thomas Orman Shonkwiler at Corvallis, Ravalli County, Montana.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Friday, 30 March 1928 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Parents:

Maude Lenore Lewis

• Birth*: Maude Lenore Lewis was born on 11 August 1874 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married James Connell Ward on 1 August 1900 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Maude Lenore Lewis died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 17 March 1931, at the age of 56.
• Burial*: She was buried on 19 March 1931 in City View Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 59082926) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Jesse Cosby Lewis at Oak Grove, Wasco County, Oregon.
• Census*: Maude Lenore Lewis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 1 August 1900,her married name was Ward.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of John Clemens "Clem" Lewis at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

John Clemens "Clem" Lewis

• Birth*: John Clemens "Clem" Lewis was born on 11 June 1877 at Wapinita, Wasco County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Woodburn, Marion County, Oregon, on 20 July 1921, at the age of 44.
• Burial*: He was buried on 22 July 1921 in City View Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 59060299) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Jesse Cosby Lewis at Oak Grove, Wasco County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: John Clemens "Clem" Lewis appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 in the household of Maude Lenore Lewis at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Marriage: John Clemens "Clem" Lewis witnessed the marriage of James Connell Ward and Maude Lenore Lewis on 1 August 1900 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: John Clemens "Clem" Lewis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 in the household of Elisabeth Ellen Shaw at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Census*: John Clemens "Clem" Lewis appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Oregon Statesman 21 Jul 1921 Local Man Killed While Repairing High Power Line on Thursday, 21 July 1921 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Josie Joana Lewis

• Birth*: Josie Joana Lewis was born on 22 July 1879 at Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 31 July 1899, at the age of 20.
• Burial*: She was buried after 31 July 1899 in City View Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 59060320) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Jesse Cosby Lewis at Oak Grove, Wasco County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the reportedly appeared in Salem paper (need copy) on Friday, 4 August 1899 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

Lloyd Shaw Lewis

• Birth*: Lloyd Shaw Lewis was born on 10 December 1885 at Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 12 January 1952, at the age of 66.
• Burial*: He was buried after 12 January 1952 in City View Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 59060331) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• Note*: He never married.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 2 June 1900 in the household of Maude Lenore Lewis at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Lloyd Shaw Lewis appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 in the household of Elisabeth Ellen Shaw at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Milit-WW1*: Lloyd Shaw Lewis registered for the draft for World War I on12 September 1918, while living at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of John Clemens "Clem" Lewis at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Residence*: Lloyd Shaw Lewis lived in 1921 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 12 April 1930 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

James Connell Ward

• Birth*: James Connell Ward was born on 5 September 1868 at Petaluma, Sonoma County, California.
• Marriage*: He married Maude Lenore Lewis, daughter of Jesse Cosby Lewis and Elisabeth Ellen Shaw, on 1 August 1900 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: James Connell Ward died in Kingsley, Wasco County, Oregon, on 12 September 1912, at the age of 44.
• Burial*: He was buried on 13 September 1912 in Kingsley Catholic Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 12341102) at Kingsley, Wasco County, Oregon.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Patrick Ward.

Connell Clemens Ward

• Birth*: Connell Clemens Ward was born on 30 March 1907 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Teresa Cecilia Kirsch on 22 February 1934 at Gervais, Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Connell Clemens Ward died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 20 July 1991, at the age of 84.
• Burial*: He was buried after 20 July 1991 in City View Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 59082894) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• Occupation*: He was began in Marion Co Clerks office, then Salem School District Office-as a district clerk and business mgr. for the school district he did accounting.
• Religion*: He was attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of John Clemens "Clem" Lewis at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Informant) Death: Connell Clemens Ward was the informant on the death certificate of Elisabeth Ellen Shaw on 27 September 1939 listed as (an unknown value.)
• (Surviving Gr-child F) Obituary: Connell Clemens Ward survived his grandmother (Elisabeth Ellen Shaw) and was listed in the obituary as (Obituary dated on 29 September 1939.)
• Anniversary*: Connell Clemens Ward The Statesman-Journal 50th Wedding Anniversary on 25 February 1984 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the The Statesman-Journal on Sunday, 21 July 1991 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Parents:

James Hugh Ward

• Birth*: James Hugh Ward was born on 19 November 1908 at Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Netarts, Tillamook County, Oregon, on 8 May 1985, at the age of 76.
• Burial: He was buried after 8 May 1985 in City View Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 59082941) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Burial*: He was buried after 8 May 1985 in Kingsley Catholic Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 12341135) at Kingsley, Wasco County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of John Clemens "Clem" Lewis at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Surviving Gr-child F) Obituary: James Hugh Ward survived his grandmother (Elisabeth Ellen Shaw) and was listed in the obituary as (Obituary dated on 29 September 1939.)

Parents:

Teresa Cecilia Kirsch

• Birth*: Teresa Cecilia Kirsch was born on 15 March 1911 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Connell Clemens Ward, son of James Connell Ward and Maude Lenore Lewis, on 22 February 1934 at Gervais, Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Teresa Cecilia Kirsch died in Mount Angel, Marion County, Oregon, on 23 May 2005, at the age of 94.
• Burial*: She was buried after 23 May 2005 in City View Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 59082941) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• Anniversary*: She The Statesman-Journal 50th Wedding Anniversary on 25 February 1984 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Surviving Parent M) Obituary: She survived her son (Stephen Connell Ward) and was listed in the obituary as Salem OR (Teresa Ward) (Obituary dated on 6 December 1992.)
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Teresa C. Ward
  March 15, 1911 - May 23, 2005
  MT. ANGEL - Teresa was born on March 15, 1911 to Peter and Anna (Schneider) Kirsch in Salem. She was the youngest of six children and the last child to outlive all her siblings.
  Before she became married, she had operated the elevator at the court house where she met her future husband, Connell. They were married on February 22, 1934 here in Salem. He passed away on July 20, 1991.
  Teresa was known for giving candy to everyone. Her family gave her the title of “Nutrageous Lady” because she handed out that brand of candy bar. Recently she had resided at Mt. Angel Towers. Every year at Christmas, she invited everyone of the residents to come and experience the enormous tree she put up. It was quite a sight to behold!
  Survivors include her daughters, Mary Rose and Joan Jordan both of Albany, and Carol Ward of Portland. Four grandchildren also survive her.
  Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 25 from 12 - 6 p.m. at Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Private interment will take place at City View Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to: Mt. Angel Abbey, Attn: Seminary Education Fund, 1 Abbey Dr., St. Benedict, OR 97373. Arrangements by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service. after 23 May 2005 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Stephen Connell Ward

• Birth*: Stephen Connell Ward was born on 17 August 1941.
• Death*: He died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 1 December 1992, at the age of 51.

• Residence*: He lived in 1984 at Gresham, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Residence*: He lived in 1991 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the STEPHEN C. WARD
  A memorial service for Stephen C. Ward, who operated the Truffle Hunter Restaurant in Gresham, will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel in Gresham.
  Mr. Ward died of a heart attack Tuesday in a Portland-area hospital. He was 51.
  He was born Aug. 17, 1941, in Salem. He graduated from North Salem High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Willamette University. Mr. Ward served in the U.S. Army in the Pentagon's Intelligence Division from 1963 to 1965. He had been a store manager for Sprouse Reitz, and then was a field representative for the State Accident Insurance Fund.
  In 1983, he and his wife, Mary, opened the Truffle Hunter restaurant.
  Mr. Ward was a member of the National Rifle Association and the Chamber of Commerce and was active in the Columbia Pacific Boy Scouts.
  A viewing will take place in the Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday.
  Mr. Ward is survived by his wife; stepchildren, J.P. Cook of Klamath Falls, Summer Stenbeck of Spokane and Grayson Cook of Corvallis; mother, Teresa Ward of Salem; sisters, Joan Jordan of Brush Prarie, Wash., Mary Rose of Albany and Carol Ward of Portland; and two grandchildren.
  The family suggests that remembrances be contributions to the American Heart Association of the Columbia Pacific Boy Scouts.
  Oregonian, The (Portland, OR)
  Date: December 6, 1992
  Edition: FOURTH
  Page: E08
  on Sunday, 6 December 1992 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Parents:

Kenneth Roy Rose

• Birth*: Kenneth Roy Rose was born on 11 January 1939.
• Death*: He died in Crook County, Oregon, on 9 July 1990, at the age of 51.
• Burial*: He was buried after 9 July 1990 in City View Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 59069393) at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.