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Lillie Bell Splawn (Twin)

• Birth*: Lillie Bell Splawn (Twin) was born on 6 January 1867 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Alfred Lacy on 27 April 1884 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• Marriage*: Lillie Bell Splawn (Twin) married Willard A Wing in 1896.
• Death*: Lillie Bell Splawn (Twin) died in Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington, on 26 September 1912, at the age of 45.

• Note*: She !Source-The Frank & Rebecca Splawn Families (Apr 1957)
  Widowed and then married C. Wing.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 in the household of Francis Marion Splawn at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 27 April 1884,her married name was Lacy.
• (Witness) Marriage: Lillie Bell Splawn (Twin) witnessed the marriage of Asahel Kendrick Oilar and Jennie Frances Splawn on 27 November 1894 at Hartland, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Married Name: Her married name was Wing.
• (Witness) Census: Lillie Bell Splawn (Twin) appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 in the household of Willard A Wing at Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington.

Parents:

Minnie May Splawn (Twin)

• Birth*: Minnie May Splawn (Twin) was born on 6 January 1867 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married William Passens Smith on 22 December 1886 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• Death*: Minnie May Splawn (Twin) died on 31 January 1918, at the age of 51.
• Burial*: She was buried after 31 January 1918 in Lyle-Balch Cemetery at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.

• Source*: She The Frank & Rebecca Splawn Families (Apr 1957.)
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 8 June 1870 in the household of Francis Marion Splawn at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 22 December 1886,her married name was Smith.
• (Witness) Marriage: Minnie May Splawn (Twin) witnessed the marriage of Marion Monroe Splawn and Sarah Garner on 11 May 1887 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Minnie May Splawn (Twin) appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 in the household of William Passens Smith at Rapid River, Idaho County, Idaho.
• (Witness) Census: Minnie May Splawn (Twin) appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 in the household of William Passens Smith at Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon.

Parents:

Jennie Frances Splawn

• Birth*: Jennie Frances Splawn was born on 12 July 1872 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Asahel Kendrick Oilar on 27 November 1894 at Hartland, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Marriage*: Jennie Frances Splawn married William Henry Mersinger.
• Death*: Jennie Frances Splawn died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 28 September 1953, at the age of 81.
• Burial*: She was buried after 28 September 1953 in Riverside Cemetery at Albany, Linn County, Oregon.

• Note*: She had no children of her own but raised a boy; The Frank & Rebecca Splawn Families (Apr 1957.)
• Married Name: Her married name was Hardison.
• Married Name: As of 27 November 1894,her married name was Oilar.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 21 July 1900 in the household of Asahel Kendrick Oilar at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.
• (ofSp) Death: On 27 March 1919 when she was 52, her husband Asahel died.
• (Surviving Spouse) Obituary: Jennie Frances Splawn survived her husband (Asahel Kendrick Oilar) and was listed in his obituary as residing in (obituary dated on 7 April 1919.)
• Census*: Jennie Frances Splawn appeared on the census of January 1920 at San Diego, San Diego County, California.
• Married Name: Her married name was Mersinger.
• (ofCh) Death: 7 January 1929, her child Homer A died.
• (Witness) Census: Jennie Frances Splawn appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 in the household of William Henry Mersinger at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• (Informant) Death: Jennie Frances Splawn was the informant on the death certificate of William Henry Mersinger on 5 December 1949 listed as Mrs. Jennie Mersinger AKA Jennie Oilar.

Parents:

Annie Myrtle Splawn

• Birth*: Annie Myrtle Splawn was born on 15 October 1882 at Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Marriage*: She married Stoton Rickard McWillis on 19 August 1905.
• Death*: Annie Myrtle Splawn died in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, on 13 July 1960, at the age of 77.
• Burial*: She was buried on 18 July 1960 in City View Cemetery at Salem, Marion County, Oregon.

• Note*: She The Frank & Rebecca Splawn Families (Apr 1957) - Had only one son who died in infancy, but cared for many children.
  Name-Myrtle Ann listed in write-up.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 in the household of Francis Marion Splawn at Rapid River, Idaho County, Idaho.
• (Witness) Census: Annie Myrtle Splawn appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 in the household of Stoton Rickard McWillis at Beaver, Lincoln County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Annie Myrtle Splawn appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of Stoton Rickard McWillis at Estacada, Clackamas County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Annie Myrtle Splawn appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 in the household of Stoton Rickard McWillis at Alsea, Benton County, Oregon.

Parents:

Bessie Lee Splawn

• Birth*: Bessie Lee Splawn was born on 20 October 1886 at Washington.
• Death*: She died in Dallas, Polk County, Oregon, on 19 March 1908, at the age of 21.
• Burial*: She was buried after 19 March 1908 in Lyle-Balch Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 37449693) at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 in the household of Francis Marion Splawn at Rapid River, Idaho County, Idaho.

Parents:

John Rogers Chatfield

• Birth*: John Rogers Chatfield was born on 30 July 1849 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Ellen "Ella" Splawn, daughter of Francis Marion Splawn and Rebecca Ann Gilliam, on 5 March 1876 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• Death*: John Rogers Chatfield died in Klickitat County, Washington, on 24 June 1883, at the age of 33.

• Census*: He appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington.

Eldora "Ella" Johns

• Birth*: Eldora "Ella" Johns was born in December 1861 at Butte County, California.
• Marriage*: She married John Andrew Splawn, son of Francis Marion Splawn and Rebecca Ann Gilliam, on 18 May 1879 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• Marriage*: Eldora "Ella" Johns married Bert Heath on 22 January 1898 at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Marriage*: Eldora "Ella" Johns married an unknown person on 12 May 1919 at Malheur, Malheur County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Seattle, King County, Washington, on 22 April 1942, at the age of 80.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Samuel Johns (1824-1880) & Sermantha C Baily (1841-1880.)
• Married Name: As of 18 May 1879,her married name was Splawn.
• (ofSp) Death: On 1 November 1897 when she was 35, her husband John died.
• Married Name: As of 1898,her married name was Heath.
• (Witness) Census: Eldora "Ella" Johns appeared on the census of 24 June 1900 in the household of Bert Heath at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Name Variation: Eldora "Ella" Johns was also known as Ella Old.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 in the household of Louis Edgar Smith at Burlington, Skagit County, Washington.

Ione Belle Splawn

• Birth*: Ione Belle Splawn was born on 15 January 1885 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Louis Edgar Smith on 18 September 1915 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
• Death*: Ione Belle Splawn died in San Francisco County, California, on 3 May 1947, at the age of 62.
• Burial*: She was buried after 3 May 1947 in Lyle-Balch Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 37418666) at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 24 June 1900 in the household of Bert Heath at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Married Name: Her married name was Smith.
• (Witness) Census: Ione Belle Splawn appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 in the household of Louis Edgar Smith at Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Ione Belle Splawn appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 in the household of Louis Edgar Smith at Burlington, Skagit County, Washington.

Parents:

Louis Edgar Smith

• Birth*: Louis Edgar Smith was born on 20 May 1881 at Exeter, Fillmore County, Nebraska.
• Marriage*: He married Ione Belle Splawn, daughter of John Andrew Splawn and Eldora "Ella" Johns, on 18 September 1915 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

• PARENTS*: Louis Edgar Smith was the child of Edgar B Smith & Elva Lois Harvey.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 at Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 at Burlington, Skagit County, Washington.

David L. Smith

• Birth*: David L. Smith was born on 11 June 1920 at Washington.
• Marriage*: He married Elberta Wright on 9 November 1943 at Washington.
• Death*: David L. Smith died in Atlanta, Dekalb County, Georgia, on 23 December 1994, at the age of 74.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 in the household of Louis Edgar Smith at Burlington, Skagit County, Washington.
• Education*: David L. Smith was educated attended Georgia Technical School after WWII.
• Milit-Beg*: He began military service in 1953 reentered the Air Force via the National Guard call up for the Korean War.

Parents:

Edgar Aaron Smith

• Birth*: Edgar Aaron Smith was born on 26 April 1923 at Seattle, King County, Washington.
• Death*: He died in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, on 28 July 2000, at the age of 77.

• Occupation*: He was Taught at Clark Community College for 28 years.
• Milit-Beg*: He began military service Served in the Merchant Marines as a Radio Officer in WWII.
• Hobbies*: He Belonged to the Clark County Amateur Radio Club.
• Education*: He was educated Graduated from Reed College, Portland OR.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 21 April 1930 in the household of Louis Edgar Smith at Burlington, Skagit County, Washington.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the SMITH, Edgar A; 76; Vancouver WA; The Columbian; 2000-7-30; shieter on Sunday, 30 July 2000 Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.

Parents:

Elberta Wright

• Birth*: Elberta Wright was born in 1917.
• Marriage*: She married David L. Smith, son of Louis Edgar Smith and Ione Belle Splawn, on 9 November 1943 at Washington.
• Death*: Elberta Wright died in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, on 13 June 2009.

• Married Name: As of 9 November 1943,her married name was Smith.

Sarah Garner

• Birth*: Sarah Garner was born on 2 December 1868 at Medford, Illinois.
• Marriage*: She married Marion Monroe Splawn, son of Francis Marion Splawn and Rebecca Ann Gilliam, on 11 May 1887 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• Death*: Sarah Garner died in Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington, on 5 February 1920, at the age of 51.
• Burial*: She was buried after 5 February 1920 in Lyle-Balch Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 35783015) at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of William Garner & Nancy Dawson.
• Married Name: As of 1886,her married name was Splawn.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 21 July 1900 in the household of Marion Monroe Splawn at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Sarah Garner appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 in the household of Marion Monroe Splawn at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Sarah Garner appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of William Francis Splawn at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 12, 1920, page 9
  Mrs. Sarah Splawn, another one of the old settlers passed away at the home of her father and mother, Mrs. Wm. Garner, 4 miles north of Lyle, on Thursday last, having been in ill health for several years, continually failing since the death of her husband.
  Mrs. Splawn, nee Miss Sarah Garner, was born at Medford, Ill., on Dec. 2, 1868, went to Oregon with her parents when she was 12 years old; from there to Klickitat County. She was united in marriage to Marion M. Splawn, who died December 28, 1916.
  Mrs. Splawn is survived by three sons, William F., Eugene M., and John I., all of Lyle.
  The funeral took place Friday last, Rev. Lauther of Appleton officiating at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garner. She was laid to rest beside her husband in the Lyle Cemetery.
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  We wish to express our appreciation and thanks to our friends and neighbors for their kindly interest and attentions in this our hour of bereavement.
  signed,
  William F. Splawn
  Eugene M. Splawn
  John I. Splawn on Thursday, 12 February 1920 Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington.

Alfred Lacy

• Birth*: Alfred Lacy was born in 1861 at Illinois.
• Marriage*: He married Lillie Bell Splawn (Twin), daughter of Francis Marion Splawn and Rebecca Ann Gilliam, on 27 April 1884 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• Death*: Alfred Lacy died in Washington on 25 December 1892.

William Passens Smith

• Birth*: William Passens Smith was born on 17 March 1855 at Victoria, Knox County, Illinois.
• Marriage*: He married Minnie May Splawn (Twin), daughter of Francis Marion Splawn and Rebecca Ann Gilliam, on 22 December 1886 at Klickitat County, Washington.
• Death*: William Passens Smith died in Jackson County, Oregon, on 28 July 1922, at the age of 67.
• Burial*: He was buried after 28 July 1922 in Lyle-Balch Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 19824317) at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.

• Census*: He appeared on the census of 12 June 1900 at Rapid River, Idaho County, Idaho.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 25 April 1910 at Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of John Harding Denison at Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the SMITH -- William Passens Smith died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.H. Denison, 336 S. Holly, yesterday from paralysis, age 67 years, 4 months, 11 days. He was a pioneer of Oregon, crossing the plains with his parents in 1860. deceased was born in Victoria, Ill., March 17, 1855, and had been a resident of Medford three years, Grants Pass 11 years and of Lyle, Wash., 15 years. He is a member of Everett, Wash., W.O.W. and leaves two daughters, Mrs. J.H. Denison and Miss Jessie May Smith of Medford. Remains will be forwarded to Lyle, Wash., for interment Saturday evening. Remains at the Perl Funeral Home.
  
  The Medford Mail-Tribune, Medford, OR., July 29, 1922, page 2 on Saturday, 29 July 1922 Medford, Jackson County, Oregon.

Asahel Kendrick Oilar

• Birth*: Asahel Kendrick Oilar was born in April 1866 at Iowa.
• Marriage*: He married Jennie Frances Splawn, daughter of Francis Marion Splawn and Rebecca Ann Gilliam, on 27 November 1894 at Hartland, Klickitat County, Washington.
• Death*: Asahel Kendrick Oilar died in Lincoln County, Oregon, on 27 March 1919, at the age of 52.
• Burial*: He was buried after 27 March 1919 in Knights of Pythias Cemetery (Mountain View Memorial Cemetery AKA Knights of Pythias AKA Hood River County Cemetery - 2.5 mi southwest of the Hood River on Tucker Road, adjacent and south of Saint Mary's Cemetery. Established in the 1870s; 518 burials were reported in 1987.) at Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon.

• Census*: He appeared on the census of 21 July 1900 at Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington.
• (Witness) Death: He witnessed the death of Bessie Lee Splawn on 19 March 1908 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the
  http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~orbentgs/abtnews.html on Monday, 7 April 1919 Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon.

Stoton Rickard McWillis

• Birth*: Stoton Rickard McWillis was born on 21 January 1870 at California.
• Marriage*: He married Annie Myrtle Splawn, daughter of Francis Marion Splawn and Rebecca Ann Gilliam, on 19 August 1905.
• Death*: Stoton Rickard McWillis died in Shedd, Linn County, Oregon, on 24 February 1936, at the age of 66.
• Burial*: He was buried on 26 February 1936 at Alsea, Benton County, Oregon.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of William McWillis b on the high seas in route from Scotland & Mary E Dougherty b Iowa.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1880 at Lower Alsea, Benton County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 19 April 1910 at Beaver, Lincoln County, Oregon.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Estacada, Clackamas County, Oregon.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Alsea, Benton County, Oregon.

Mildred Lowene "Milly" Ward

• Birth*: Mildred Lowene "Milly" Ward was born on 17 March 1935 at Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado.
• Marriage*: She married Glenn Orville Lewis Jr., son of Glenn Orville Lewis Sr. and Frances Irene Bellamy, on 31 August 1951 at Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon.
• Death*: Mildred Lowene "Milly" Ward died in Washington on 23 October 2024, at the age of 89.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Abner Leonard Ward (17 Oct 1909 Lauderdale County, Alabama) & Dollie Jessie Josephine Rupe (4 Apr 1912 Salida, Colorado) married in 1927 Fort Worth
  
  Grandmother: Maude Kelly Ward died in Fort Worth Texas (d 1925 Dallas Co TX) - daughters sent to orphanages, son Wylie sent who knows where - Father/husband disappeared
  
  Abner Leonard 1909
  Everett 22 Dec 1911
  George 13 Feb 1913 Alabama
  Annabelle 1916 Texas
  Ethel 1918 Texas
  Wylie (baby) 1920 Dallas, Texas.
• Married Name: As of 31 August 1951,her married name was Lewis.

Dennis V. Sweeney

• Birth*: Dennis V. Sweeney was born in July 1879 at Kansas.
• Marriage*: He married Marie L. Hudson, daughter of Samuel C. Hudson and Nancy Jane Belieu.
• Marriage*: Dennis V. Sweeney married an unknown person on 25 April 1917 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
• Divorce*: He and an unknown person were divorced on 29 June 1920 at Clackamas County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 11 March 1923, at the age of 43.
• Burial*: He was buried after 11 March 1923 in IOOF Cemetery at Milton-Freewater, Umatilla County, Oregon.

• Census: He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 at Milton, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• (Informant) Death: He was the informant on the death certificate of Marie L. Hudson on 9 February 1915 listed as (an unknown value.)
• Census*: Dennis V. Sweeney appeared on the census of 27 January 1920 at Clackamas, Clackamas County, Oregon.

Jerry Phillip Decker

• Birth*: Jerry Phillip Decker was born on 27 July 1928 at Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.
• Marriage*: He married Barbara Jean Dawson, daughter of Ben Dawson and Edna Grace Gilliam, on 9 April 1949 at Yreka, Siskiyou County, California.
• Divorce*: Jerry Phillip Decker and Barbara Jean Dawson were divorced on 13 September 1974 at Jackson County, Oregon.
• Death*: Jerry Phillip Decker died in Jackson County, Oregon, on 17 March 1976, at the age of 47.
• Burial*: He was buried after 17 March 1976 in Mountain View Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial 66323566) at Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon.

June Gilliam

• Birth*: June Gilliam was born in June 1920.
• Death*: She died in Vallejo, Solano County, California, in 2000.

• Note*: She Had 3 children.
• Married Name: Her married name was Coppin.
• Residence*: She lived in 1962 at Cotati, Sonoma County, California.

Parents:

Darius "Derry" Gilliam

• Birth*: Darius "Derry" Gilliam was born on 12 December 1919.
• Death*: He died on 7 May 1933, at the age of 13.
• Burial*: He was buried on 10 May 1933 in Mountain View Cemetery (tombstone lists 1919-1933) at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 23 January 1920 in the household of Archie Edgar Gilliam at Potlatch, Latah County, Idaho.

Parents:

Samuel McKerr

• Birth*: Samuel McKerr was born in 1862 at Canada.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Ellen "Ella" Splawn, daughter of Francis Marion Splawn and Rebecca Ann Gilliam.
• Death*: Samuel McKerr died in Seattle, King County, Washington, on 19 March 1904.