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Gordon Dwight Gage

• Birth*: Gordon Dwight Gage was born on 26 December 1890 at Sumner, Coos County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth L. (?)
• Death*: Gordon Dwight Gage died in Charleston, Coos County, Oregon, on 19 February 1950, at the age of 59.
• Burial*: He was buried after 19 February 1950 in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial 68465239) at Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of George William Gage at Civil Bend, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Milit-WW1*: Gordon Dwight Gage registered for the draft for World War I on5 June 1917, while living at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Residence*: He lived in 1926 at Marshfield, Coos County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 14 April 1930 at Marshfield, Coos County, Oregon.

Parents:

Weldon Dale "Jimmy" Gage

• Birth*: Weldon Dale "Jimmy" Gage was born on 11 July 1892 at Marshfield, Coos County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Belva Lockwood Flanagan on 24 June 1922 at Marshfield, Coos County, Oregon.
• Death*: Weldon Dale "Jimmy" Gage died in Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon, on 3 September 1970, at the age of 78.
• Burial*: He was buried on 5 September 1970 in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial 68465155) at Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of George William Gage at Civil Bend, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Milit-WW1*: Weldon Dale "Jimmy" Gage registered for the draft for World War I on5 June 1917, while living at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Milit-Beg*: He began military service World War I (per Don DuBois.)
• Occupation: He was clerk for G.W. Gage in 1926.
• Occupation: He was trucking in 1936.
• Occupation*: He was clerk public welfare in 1940.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the W. D. Gage
  Weldon Dale (Jimmy) Gage, 78, well known, lifetime resident of Coos Bay died Sept. 3 in Coos Bay. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 in the Coos Bay chapel of Campbell-Watkins Funeral Homes. The Rev. John Hargrave and the Rev. Fred Greene will officiate. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Born July 11, 1892 in Marshfield, now Coos Bay, Mr. Gage was the son of George and Nettie Gage, early pioneers of Coos County. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Coos Bay, Coos-Curry Pioneer and Historical Association, and Rivermen's Club. Mr. Gage was a veteran of World War I. Survivors are his widow, Belva, Coos Bay; daughter, Mrs. Marvel Luykx, Honolulu Hawaii; grandchildren, Laura Gertrude and James Weldon Luykx, Honolulu; sister, Mrs. Gladys Black, San Diego, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. The family suggests that contributions to the Memorial Fund of the First Baptist Church, 1140 S 10th St., Coos Bay, would be appreciated.
  
  Clipping p 93 in Obituaries Southwestern Oregon v. 6 at the GFO on Friday, 4 September 1970 Coos County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the The World p 2 c 5 (see notes from Don DuBois) on Friday, 4 September 1970.

Parents:

Gladys Clare Gage

• Birth*: Gladys Clare Gage was born on 4 February 1894 at Dillard, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Perry Homer Black on 20 October 1915 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Gladys Clare Gage died in San Diego, San Diego County, California, on 31 March 1973, at the age of 79.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of George William Gage at Civil Bend, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Education*: Gladys Clare Gage was educated in 1914 Roseburg High School
  http://www.roseburg.k12.or.us/rhs/clubs/yearbook/Archives/1914.pdf.
• Note*: She (Mrs. Gladys Clare Black) in 1944 at Redwood City, San Mateo County, California.
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: She survived her brother (Weldon Dale "Jimmy" Gage) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Gladys Black of San Diego, CA (Obituary dated on 4 September 1970.)

Parents:

Marshall Wade Canter

• Birth*: Marshall Wade Canter was born on 17 January 1838 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Ellen Gage, daughter of Samuel Gage and Rosamond Young, on 15 April 1868 at Lane County, Oregon.
• Death*: Marshall Wade Canter died in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon, on 16 February 1911, at the age of 73.
• Burial*: He was buried after 16 February 1911 in Alford Masonic IOOF Cemetery (Section VII
  
  Masonic/Oddfellows Cemetery located 3 m. N. of Harrisburg on Hwy 99E (1/4 mile south of Alford)) at Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Anna Fuqua & James H. Canter-Marshall was 2nd of 10 children.
• Occupation*: He was Did mining in Dwight ID. Also was a carpenter between 1864 and 1866 at Dwight, Idaho.
• Emigration*: He emigrated in 1866 from Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon.
• Emigration: He emigrated in 1867 from Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1870 at Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1880 at Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1900 at Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.
• Note*: He The Portrait & Bio. Record of the Willamette Valley OR (1903) p. 811 in 1903 at Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.

Margaret Crawford

• Birth*: Margaret Crawford was born in August 1805 at Tennessee.
• Marriage*: She married George Stephen Nelson on 6 March 1825 at Lafayette County, Missouri.
• Death*: Margaret Crawford died in Lafayette, Yamhill County, Oregon, on 15 April 1886, at the age of 80.
• Burial*: She was buried after 15 April 1886 in Noble Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 32023956
  NE Kings Grade, Newberg off Kings Valley Rd near Dopp Rd) at Newberg, Yamhill County, Oregon.

• SOURCE*: Gene. Forum of Portland Bulletin V. 30, No. 6, p. 115-118.
• (Witness) Biography: She was included in the biography of Josiah Conley "Cyrus" Nelson.
• Married Name: As of 6 March 1825,her married name was Nelson.
• (Witness) Census: Margaret Crawford appeared on the census of 15 November 1850 in the household of George Stephen Nelson at Yamhill County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Margaret Crawford appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 in the household of George Stephen Nelson at Chehalem Valley, Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the McMinnville Daily Campaign Vol. I; 23;1-16 Apr 1886 on Friday, 16 April 1886 McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon.

Parents:

Lute Booge

• Birth*: Lute Booge was born in July 1872 at Iowa.
• Marriage*: She married Lane Cornelius Gilliam, son of Washington Smith 'Smith' Gilliam and Esther Aldrich Taylor, on 29 April 1911 at Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.
• Death*: Lute Booge died in Los Angeles County, California, on 28 March 1935, at the age of 62.

• Note*: She newspaper article in Nellie Gilliam Day scrapbook.
• PARENTS*: She was the child of John I b 1848 Canada-5 Nov 1933 San Pedro, CA & Alice b 1853 Vermont; siblings: Annette b 1870 IA; John Harris Booge b July 1876 IA.
• Census: She appeared on the census of 13 May 1885 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.
• Education*: She was educated at Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois, educated at St. Mary's School.
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois.
• Note: She balloonists on 22 March 1909 at Riverside, Riverside County, California.
• Census: She appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.
• Married Name: As of 29 April 1911,her married name was Gilliam.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 17 January 1920 in the household of Lane Cornelius Gilliam at Goodsprings, Clark County, Nevada.
• (Surviving Spouse) Obituary: Lute Booge survived her husband (Lane Cornelius Gilliam) and was listed in his obituary as residing in (obituary dated on 3 August 1924.)

Veva Wiswell

• Birth*: Veva Wiswell was born on 18 April 1865 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Mitchell Gilliam, son of Washington Smith 'Smith' Gilliam and Esther Aldrich Taylor, on 11 May 1889 at Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.
• Death*: Veva Wiswell died in Seattle, King County, Washington, on 30 August 1934, at the age of 69.
• Burial*: She was buried after 31 August 1934 in Queen Anne Columbarium (funeral home records in basement of Arthur Wright Funeral Home) at Seattle, King County, Washington.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Sarah Olivia Whitson (born Indiana) & Oliver Wiswell (born Maine), married 21 Sep 1864 Polk Co. OR.
• Married Name: As of 11 May 1889,her married name was Gilliam.
• (Surviving Spouse) Obituary: She survived her husband (Mitchell Gilliam) and was listed in his obituary as residing in (obituary dated on 9 September 1931.)
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Seattle Times-states she died last night age 68. Born in Salem, Oregon. Obituary states her husband died in 1931. on Friday, 31 August 1934 Seattle, King County, Washington.

Adam Brown

• Birth*: Adam Brown was born between 27 May 1817 and 27 May 1818 at Centre County, Pennsylvania.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Nichols, daughter of John Nichols and Nancy T. Gilliam, on 18 December 1847 at Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Adam Brown died in Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon, on 2 January 1900.
• Burial*: He was buried after 2 January 1900 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• Biography*: He.
• Biography: He Pioneer Bridgeport Families by John J. Brown (The following sketches of early pioneer families of the Bridgeport Community were written by Mr. Brown a native son of Polk Co. & a son of Adam Brown)
  Adam Brown Family
  Adam Brown was born May 27, 1818 in Centre Co. Penn. He crossed the plains in 1844 in company with Colonel Cornelius Gilliam, driving a team and stock for Mr. Gilliam. He settled on a Donation Land Claim in what is now Bridgeport, Polk Co.
  Mr. Brown married Sarah Nichols, who was born in Maryland (sic), Feb. 10, 1833 and had cross the plains to Oregon in 1844. Mrs. Brown was a neice of Colonel Gilliam, her mother being his sister, and she had come to OR in the same train as her husband. Ten children were born on the Donation Land Claim, seven attaining manhood & womanhood and all cast their first votes in Polk Co.
  Regina, the oldest child, and Nancy Catherine, were both lost with diptheria, at the ages of 11 & 9 respectively. John J. now 75 years of age now lives in Yoncalla, OR. Elizabeth married Harvey Gage and now lives on part of her father's old Donation Land Claim. Josephine, the widow of J.C. Frink, lived in Falls City until her death Feb. 3, 1927. William Adam Brown died a few years ago in Dallas. Sarah Ann died many years ago as a child of 4 or 5 yrs. Eliza Ruth married James Murphy. They lived of part of the old Donation Land Claim where she died a few years ago. Christina married Joe Gage. They now live of part of the old place in the last house her father built. Henrietta, the youngest of the family, married J.E. Robertson. She lives in Salem.
  The entire family was born on the home place. Adam Brown never sold any part of his half of the Donation Land Claim nor at any time, was any part of, it mortgaged by him to anyone. Both he and his wife died upon the DLC. They were among the first settlers, man & wife, in that vicinity and knew all the old timers, many of whome were Mrs. Brown's relatives. Many was the weary traveler who was rested and refreshed at that hospitable home. One of her grandsons now occupies the home where she lived so long.
  
  Brown, Adam, Polk Co. b 1817, Centre Co. PA, Arr OR. Dec 1844; SC 22 Sep 1849; m Sarah 19 Dec 1847, Polk Co. OR T. Signed Oath of Allegiance 2 Jun 1864. Aff. Wilson Lee, Frederick Waymire. DLC #2863
  (page in Albert Graham's notebook.)
• Note*: He Wagon Train to Oregon. Drove cattle for Cornelius Gilliam; Arlie Holt has numerous photos of this Brown family. in 1844.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 8 October 1850 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Obituary Notice
  Adam Brown was born in Pennsylvania in 1817, came to Missouri in 1843 and on to Oregon the next year. He drove cattle across the plains for General Cornelius Gilliam. Lizzie Gilliam, now Mrs. Frank Collins, was then a young girl and knew Mr. Brown as her father's work hand. For fifty-five years she has lived near him here in Polk county and on last Thursday saw him laid away near the tomb of her father, who was killed during the Indian war forty-two [years] ago. He belonged to the Lutheran church in Pennsylvania, but for many years has been a member of the Methodist church here. In 1847 he married Sarah Nichols. She died November 23rd of last year and he followed on January 2, 1900. To them were born ten children, three of whom died more than 35 years ago, all the others being still alive. He was not a politician or an office seeker, prefering to remain uietly at home with his family. In Oregon he never lived elsewhere than on his original donation claim. None of it was ever mortgaged or sold and it is left to his seven children clear of debt. On Thursday last Rev. C.G. Harmon preached his funeral in the presence of a large assemblage at the old homestead and then they tenderly laid him to rest beside his companion for 52 years. They sleep in the old Dallas cemetery surround by many other pioneers.
  
  Nellie Gilliam Day Scrapbook p 90
  
  (Microfilm at Dallas Library last issue 29 Dec 1893 and then 2 Feb 1900.)

Parents:

John McDowell

• Birth*: John McDowell was born on 15 June 1827 at McDowell County, North Carolina.
• Marriage*: He married Louisa Nichols, daughter of John Nichols and Nancy T. Gilliam, on 11 August 1851 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: John McDowell died in Summit, Benton County, Oregon, on 6 June 1913, at the age of 85.
• Burial*: He was buried on 17 June 1913 at Summit, Benton County, Oregon.

• Biography*: He.
• Milit-Civil War*: He began military service during the Civil War in 1862 Civil War enlistee in Oregon.
• HEALTH*: He tuberculosis - spent about a year at the Presidio.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 14 July 1870 at Salt Creek, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1880 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Note*: He shot his McCaleb son-in-law.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 at Nashville, Lincoln County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Little Elk, Lincoln County, Oregon.

John J. Brown

• Birth*: John J. Brown was born on 31 January 1852 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Cordelia Chambers on 1 January 1890 at Linn County, Oregon.
• Death*: John J. Brown died in Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon, on 30 September 1938, at the age of 86.
• Burial*: He was buried on 1 October 1938 in Yoncalla Cemetery at Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon.

• SOURCE*: Arlie Holt's files.
• Note*: He Enjoyed writing poetry and articles.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1880 at Wilbur, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Residence*: He lived in 1899 at Oakland, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Oakland, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Residence*: He lived in 1902 at Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 2 April 1930 at Yoncalla, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the after 30 September 1938.

Parents:

Josephine E. Brown

• Birth*: Josephine E. Brown was born on 10 May 1857 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married John Charles Frink, son of William Sumner Frink and Margaret Barber, on 3 February 1876 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: Josephine E. Brown died in Falls City, Polk County, Oregon, on 3 February 1927, at the age of 69.
• Burial*: She was buried in Falls City Cemetery at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.

• DESCENDANT*: She Albert L. Graham, 16215 Airlie Rd. Monmouth OR 97316.
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1880 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 in the household of John Charles Frink at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Residence*: Josephine E. Brown lived in 1899 at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1900 at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 in the household of John Charles Frink at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Josephine E. Brown appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 in the household of John Charles Frink at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.

Parents:

William Adam Brown

• Birth*: William Adam Brown was born on 25 June 1859 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Isabel A. Robertson.
• Death*: William Adam Brown died in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, on 13 December 1923, at the age of 64.
• Burial*: He was buried on 15 December 1923 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 in the household of Adam Brown at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Residence*: William Adam Brown lived in 1899 at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1900 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.

Parents:

Eliza Ruth Brown

• Birth*: Eliza Ruth Brown was born in June 1864 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married James Isaac "Jim" Murphy in 1903 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: Eliza Ruth Brown died in Falls City, Polk County, Oregon, on 19 April 1919, at the age of 54.
• Burial*: She was buried after 19 April 1919 in Dallas Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial 30542591) at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1880 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 in the household of Adam Brown at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Residence: Eliza Ruth Brown lived in 1899 at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 in the household of James E Robertson at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 1904,her married name was Murphy.
• (Witness) Census: Eliza Ruth Brown appeared on the census of 10 May 1910 in the household of James Isaac "Jim" Murphy at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.

Parents:

Henrietta "Ritta" Brown

• Birth*: Henrietta "Ritta" Brown was born in August 1867 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married James E Robertson in December 1897 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: Henrietta "Ritta" Brown died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 30 March 1949, at the age of 81.

• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1880 at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 in the household of Adam Brown at Bridgeport, Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of December 1897,her married name was Robertson.
• Residence*: Henrietta "Ritta" Brown lived in 1899 at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 18 June 1900 in the household of James E Robertson at Falls City, Polk County, Oregon.
• HEALTH*: Henrietta "Ritta" Brown Mrs. Henrietta Robertson, aged 34, and a resident of FAlls City, was adjudged insane last Saturday, and was taken to the asylum by Sheriff VanOrsdel. Her aberration of mind was caused by ill health. Polk County Observer 16 Nov 1900 1-3 on 16 November 1900 Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Note: She Guardianship of Henrietta Robertson, an insane person, petition of James E. Robertson asking that he be appointed guardian of said estate set for hearing Monday, July 7, at 1 o'clock p.m. Polk County Observer 27 Jun 1902 2-3; Guardianship order OB 25 Jul 1902 3-4 on 27 June 1902 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Note*: She Guardianship of Henrietta Robertson, an insane person-ordered that guardian give a new bond in the sum of $2000. Polk County Observer OB 25 Jul 1902 3-4 on 25 July 1902 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

Parents:

Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Nichols

• Birth*: Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Nichols was born on 28 April 1853 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, on 8 January 1938, at the age of 84.
• Burial*: She was buried on 10 January 1938 in Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery at Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon.

• Occupation*: She was schoolteacher.
• Note*: She Dallas OB 3 Aug 1893 2-4; Dallas IT 18 Aug 1898 3-1; Mollie Nichols accident in August 1893 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Sarah Ann Gilliam at Kalama, Cowlitz County, Washington.
• Census: Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Nichols appeared on the census of 1910 at Laidlaw, Crook County, Oregon.
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1920 at Tumalo, Deschutes County, Oregon.

Parents:

Kate Howe Nichols

• Birth*: Kate Howe Nichols was born between December 1863 and December 1864 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Gustav Adolph Opitz Winckler on 19 May 1884 at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: Kate Howe Nichols died in Fort Steilacoom, Pierce County, Washington, on 15 December 1932.
• Burial*: She was buried on 21 December 1932 in Mountain View Cemetery at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Sarah Ann Gilliam at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census: Kate Howe Nichols appeared on the census of 1880 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 19 May 1884,her married name was Winckler.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Sarah Ann Gilliam at Kalama, Cowlitz County, Washington.
• Census*: Kate Howe Nichols appeared on the census of 1900 at Kalama, Cowlitz County, Washington.
• Residence*: She lived in 1902 at Kalama, Cowlitz County, Washington.

Parents:

Francis James "Frank" Coad

• Birth*: Francis James "Frank" Coad was born on 2 May 1859 at PeDee, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Jennie Lyons on 19 December 1883 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: Francis James "Frank" Coad died in Fresno, Fresno County, California, on 23 January 1941, at the age of 81.
• Burial*: He was buried after 23 January 1941 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• (ofMo) Death: On 30 March 1875, his mother, an unknown person , died Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Samuel Coad at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census*: Francis James "Frank" Coad appeared on the census of 1900 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Informant) Death: He was the informant on the death certificate of Samuel Coad on 20 February 1906 listed as F.J. Coad of Dallas.
• Census: Francis James "Frank" Coad appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Marriage: He witnessed the marriage of Harry Bebb Viers and Hallie F. Coad on 19 December 1913 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census: Francis James "Frank" Coad appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the states he died of an MI in Fresno visiting his daughter. Frank's obituary stated he was the last surviving member of his family on Thursday, 4 September 1924 Polk County, Oregon.
• (Informant) Death: He was the informant on the death certificate of William Franklin Gilliam on 6 August 1932 listed as Dallas, Oregon.

Parents:

Chester Gilbert Coad

• Birth*: Chester Gilbert Coad was born on 27 July 1861 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Jennie Platte Rowell on 2 November 1887 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: Chester Gilbert Coad died in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, on 22 December 1930, at the age of 69.
• Burial*: He was buried on 24 December 1930 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• Religion*: He was a founder of the First Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
• (ofMo) Death: On 30 March 1875, his mother, an unknown person , died Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Marriage: He witnessed the marriage of Francis James "Frank" Coad and Jennie Lyons on 19 December 1883 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Occupation: Chester Gilbert Coad was County Clerk of Polk County between 1888 and 1890 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Occupation: He was Dallas City Bank cashier between 1890 and 1892 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Occupation*: He was appointed Asst. Sgt. at Arms of U.S. Senate (Source-Scrapbook) in 1892.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1900 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 20 January 1920 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Frank's obit. stated his siblings were previously deceased. after 22 December 1930.

Parents:

John P. Lindeman

• Birth*: John P. Lindeman was born on 29 January 1861.
• Marriage*: He married Esther Jane Gilliam, daughter of Marcus de Lafayette Gilliam and Sarah Catherine Waters, on 22 December 1892 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: John P. Lindeman died in Polk County, Oregon, on 11 August 1893, at the age of 32.
• Burial*: He was buried after 11 August 1893 in Dallas Cemetery (Tombstone Inscriptions of Dallas Ceme. (1986) Polk Co. Gene. Soc.) at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• Note*: He and Esther Jane Gilliam no children.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Thursday, 17 August 1893 Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

Frances E. Holman

• Birth*: Frances E. Holman was born on 30 September 1874 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Belden Herbert Grant, son of William Grant and Beatrice Aurelia Robertson, on 28 June 1900 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Death*: Frances E. Holman died in Los Angeles County, California, on 27 February 1964, at the age of 89.
• Burial*: She was buried after 27 February 1964 in Grand View Memorial Park (Find A Grave Memorial# 47490230) at Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.

• Residence*: She lived in 1906 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• Married Name: Her married name was Grant.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 26 April 1910 in the household of Belden Herbert Grant at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Frances E. Holman appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of Belden Herbert Grant at Miles City, Custer County, Montana.
• (Witness) Census: Frances E. Holman appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 in the household of Belden Herbert Grant at Miles City, Custer County, Montana.
• (ofSp) Death: On 12 December 1952 when she was 80, her husband Belden died.

Margaret Nora "Maggie" Coad

• Birth*: Margaret Nora "Maggie" Coad was born in November 1864 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Thomas Benton Rowell on 30 October 1883 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: Margaret Nora "Maggie" Coad died in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, on 1 March 1890, at the age of 25.
• Burial*: She was buried after 1 March 1890 in Dallas Cemetery at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.

• (ofMo) Death: On 30 March 1875, her mother, an unknown person , died Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Samuel Coad at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 30 October 1883,her married name was Rowell.

Parents:

Mary Ellen "Mollie" Coad

• Birth*: Mary Ellen "Mollie" Coad was born in March 1867 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married John Bovee Stump on 19 June 1886 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Death*: Mary Ellen "Mollie" Coad died in January 1931, at the age of 63.

• (ofMo) Death: On 30 March 1875, her mother, an unknown person , died Salem, Marion County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 in the household of Samuel Coad at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 19 June 1886,her married name was Stump.
• (Surviving child Dad) Obituary: Mary Ellen "Mollie" Coad survived her father (Samuel Coad) and was listed in the obituary as Monmouth OR (Mrs. John B. Stump) (Obituary dated after 20 February 1906.)

Parents:

Baby Girl Gilliam

• Birth*: Baby Girl Gilliam was born in July 1899 at Dixie, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Death*: She died in Dixie, Walla Walla County, Washington, on 6 July 1899.
• Burial*: She was buried on 18 September 1907 in Mountain View Cemetery (Mountain View Cemetery office records lists burial date) at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.

• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the newspaper notice in Nellie Gilliam Day scrapbook, said 3 day old baby
  girl had died, 7 Jul 1899 written on newspaper on Friday, 7 July 1899.

Parents:

William Smith "Smith" Crawford

• Birth*: William Smith "Smith" Crawford was born circa 1798.
• Marriage*: He married Jane Reed at Alabama.
• Death*: William Smith "Smith" Crawford died in Clay County, Missouri, in 1836.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 21 November 1836.

• Note*: He article in MO Newspaper about W.S. Gilliam visit (Scrapbook of Nellie Day.)
• SOURCE*: History of Clay County p 463 provides some info.
• Emigration*: He emigrated in 1826.
• Milit-Beg*: He began military service in May 1832 Major-served in Black Hawk War.

Parents:

Vinson Williams

• Birth*: Vinson Williams was born in 1710.
• Marriage*: He married Ann Dimmit.

• Name Variation: Vinson Williams was also known as Vincent Williams.
• SIBLING*: He Edward (& Jane) Williams.

George Stephen Nelson

• Birth*: George Stephen Nelson was born on 30 July 1801 at Cocke County, Tennessee.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Crawford, daughter of William Crawford and Rebeckah Smith, on 6 March 1825 at Lafayette County, Missouri.
• Death*: George Stephen Nelson died in Lafayette, Yamhill County, Oregon, on 30 December 1884, at the age of 83.
• Burial*: He was buried after 30 December 1884 in Noble Cemetery (NE Kings Grade, Newberg off Kings Valley Rd near Dopp Rd) at Newberg, Yamhill County, Oregon.

• SIBLINGS*: He Nancy, John, Josiah, Sarah, Rebecca, Thomas & Mary.
• PARENTS*: He was the child of Anna Stephen (1764-1860) & Jesse Nelson (1756 VA - 1821 MO.)
• DESCENDANT*: He Nancy T. Dupuis, 5 Irving Lane, Orinda CA 94563
  Relative thru his brother Thomas: Linda of Bock@nebi.com of Kearney NE (1999)
  Relative thru his brother John (1793-1876): Richard Thornton (2000)
  Thornton@telebyte.net.
• SOURCE*: Gene. Forum of Portland Bulletin V. 30, No. 6, p. 115-118.
• (Witness) Biography: He was included in the biography of Josiah Conley "Cyrus" Nelson.
• Emigration*: George Stephen Nelson emigrated on 26 November 1844.
• Land-DLC*: He received a donation land claim on 15 March 1845 at Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 15 November 1850 at Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at Chehalem Valley, Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Biography*: He in 1885.

Thomas H. Benton Nelson

• Birth*: Thomas H. Benton Nelson was born on 9 November 1838 at St. Joseph, Andrew County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Ellen Noble on 30 July 1857 at Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Death*: Thomas H. Benton Nelson died in Lafayette, Yamhill County, Oregon, on 15 June 1924, at the age of 85.
• Burial*: He was buried after 15 June 1924 in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 32023910) at McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon.

• Note*: He Source-Article in Nellie Gilliam Day Scrapbook says Cornelius Gilliam
  suggested to his brother-in-law, naming their new son after Thomas H. Benton which they did and he lives in Lafayette, Yamhill Co. Oregon. (1888)
  
  Source-Nancy T. Dupuis, 5 Irving Lane, Orinda CA 94563. (Descendant.)
• (Witness) Biography: He was included in the biography of Josiah Conley "Cyrus" Nelson.
• (Witness) Census: Thomas H. Benton Nelson appeared on the census of 15 November 1850 in the household of George Stephen Nelson at Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Census: Thomas H. Benton Nelson appeared on the census of 20 June 1860 at Chehalem Valley, Yamhill County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Marriage: He witnessed the marriage of Cornelius Gilliam "Gilliam" Nelson and Delilah Ellen Carter on 25 March 1866 at Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Census*: Thomas H. Benton Nelson appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Lafayette, Yamhill County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Marriage: He witnessed the marriage of Elveron Martin "Vede" Olds and Delilah E. Nelson on 9 November 1881 at Yamhill County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Marriage: Thomas H. Benton Nelson witnessed the marriage of E. K. Martin and Florence B. Nelson on 6 December 1881 at Yamhill County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Marriage: Thomas H. Benton Nelson witnessed the marriage of Charles Patrick Murray and May Noble on 20 October 1884 at Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Residence*: Thomas H. Benton Nelson lived in 1888 at Lafayette, Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1900 at Yamhill County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 2 May 1910 at Lafayette, Yamhill County, Oregon.

Parents:

Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Crawford

• Birth*: Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Crawford was born on 18 November 1823 at Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.
• Marriage*: She married Michael King Holt on 16 September 1841 at Missouri.
• Death*: Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Crawford died in Holt, Clay County, Missouri, on 25 August 1901, at the age of 77.
• Burial*: She was buried on 26 August 1901 in Antioch Cemetery at Holt, Clay County, Missouri.

• (Witness) Emigration: She emigrated with William Smith "Smith" Crawford in 1826.
• (Witness) Census: Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Crawford appeared on the census of 29 October 1850 in the household of Michael King Holt at Washington, Clay County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Crawford appeared on the census of July 1860 in the household of Michael King Holt at Clinton County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Crawford appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 in the household of Michael King Holt at Clinton County, Missouri.
• Census*: Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Crawford appeared on the census of 17 June 1880 at Clinton County, Missouri.
• Census: She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Holt, Clay County, Missouri.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the in Scrapbook of Nellie Gilliam Day
  Obit. stated she died on Sunday age 78. 1901 she was 77, 9m but 1902 is Monday after 25 August 1901 Holt, Clay County, Missouri.

Parents:

Michael King Holt

• Birth*: Michael King Holt was born on 27 November 1816 at North Carolina.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Crawford, daughter of William Smith "Smith" Crawford and Jane Reed, on 16 September 1841 at Missouri.
• Death*: Michael King Holt died in Missouri on 4 September 1879, at the age of 62.

• SOURCE*: Ancestry of Albright and Holt Families in Clay Co. MO Books 1&2 (1984.)
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 29 October 1850 at Washington, Clay County, Missouri.
• Census: He appeared on the census of July 1860 at Clinton County, Missouri.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 14 June 1870 at Clinton County, Missouri.

Marvin Holt

• Birth*: Marvin Holt was born in 1844 at Missouri.
• Death*: He died before 1901.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 29 October 1850 in the household of Michael King Holt at Washington, Clay County, Missouri.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: Marvin Holt survived his mother (Elizabeth Ann "Eliza" Crawford) and was listed in the obituary as (Obituary dated after 25 August 1901.)

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