In the July, 1966 issue of The Denver Westerners Monthly Roundup
there is a fascinating article called Adventures in Americana, by
Clifford M. Drury. Drury, once a pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church of Moscow, Idaho, is a fine researcher in his own right. He has a
passion for the history of the Northwest, and it shows. In the 1960s
he began to nose around the history of the earliest white settlers of
the northwest. His technique is seldom used, but it works. He asked.
He visited living descendents of early pioneers Or he asked who were
the oldest people living in the area, and walked up to their door and
asked if they had old books and papers.
Several times, he arrived just a little too late, after important documents or papers were tossed, or burned up in a fire.
He collected some fascinating information on the Whitman massacre in this manner.
Visit with your ancestors, and collect their memories. Write it all down. Sit down with grandma and grandpa, and write names on the back of all of the old photographs. One hundred years from now, you will be remembered fondly.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Saturday, December 14, 2013
If I had my life to live over...
If I had my life to live over,
I'd try to make more mistakes next time.
I would relax.
I would limber up.
I would be sillier than I have been on this trip.
I know of very few things I would take seriously.
I would be crazier.
I would be less hygienic.
I would take more chances.
I would take more trips.
I would climb more mountains,
swim more rivers, and watch more sunsets.
I would burn more gasoline.
I would eat more ice cream and less beans.
I would have more actual troubles and fewer
imaginary ones.
You see, I am one of those people who lives
carefully and sensibly and sanely,
hour after hour, day after day.
Oh, I've had my moments and,
if I had it to do over, I'd have
more of them.
In fact, I'd try to have nothing else.
Just moments, one after the other,
instead of living so many years ahead
each day.
I have been one of those people who never goes
anywhere without a thermometer, a hot water
bottle, a gargle, a raincoat, and a parachute.
If I had it to do over again, I would go places
and do things and travel lighter than I have. If I had my life to live over, I would start barefooted earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall.
I would play hookey more.
I wouldn't make such good grades except by
accident.
I would ride on more merry-go-rounds.
I'd pick more daisies.
Nadine Stair, 87
Louisville, Kentucky
Thursday, December 5, 2013
120413
(Following newspaper article courtesy of Linda Clements, of the Dayton Valley (Nevada) Historical Society. Thank you, Linda, for all you do to preserve the history of your community.)
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Reno Evening Gazette July 29, 1939
Pioneer Family of Dayton Took Prominent Part in Early Day Activities of Busy MIll
and Farm Community
Children Reside in Nevada Still, and are All Well Known.
By Mrs. Thurlow Douglas, written under the sponsorship of the Sagebrush chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, as one of a series of articles on Nevada pioneer families.
George Alexander Leslie, whose ancestors were Scotch, and his wife, Ann Howard Leslie of Newton Moor, Cheshire, England, arrived in Dayton in 1862. They came from Utah Territory, where Mr. Leslie had furnished supplies for the army during the time the army was in Utah. He had amassed considerable property there, a store at Camp Floyd, another at Fort Lehigh, two grist mills, stock, and land.
Had he left the territory with the army, he would have fared better, for good times for him and his family departed with the army. When he did leave, he was fortunate to salvage several big six-horse wagons loaded with grain and his family. At that time his family consisted of his wife and three children- George, Lillie, and Minnie May, the latter being a babe in arms. Belle Leslie was born later in Dayton.
His objective on leaving the Utah Territory was California, but when he reached Dayton on the Carson River there was a placer gold boom on Gold Creek which ran through Dayton. There the family made their camp on the spot where, years afterward, the railroad depot stood. The family lived in Dayton for many years, until both parents died and were laid to rest in the peaceful Dayton cemetery.
Shortly after arriving in Dayton, Mr. Leslie purchased four blocks of land and had a substantial home, still standing, built. An office and stables entirely enclosed one block of his land and he conducted a big hay and grain yard until his death. He also built an immense stone barn which is still a landmark of Dayton. One interesting item concerning the stone barn is that when Grant and Seymour were opponents for election to the United States presidency a bet was made between two men of whom one was a rancher, as to which candidate would be elected. One of the men posted $2,000 in gold coin against $2,500 of the rancher’s grain. The rancher lost and the grain was stored in the Leslie barn where the children of the neighborhood played happily among the grain sacks until the grain sacks finally were piled to the top of the barn.
During the Civil War feeling in Dayton ran high between the Republicans and the Democrats. Leslie was a staunch Democrat, but was a great admirer of President Lincoln and a believer in his policies. He was bitterly grieved when news of the President’s assassination reached Dayton.
While conducting his hay and grain yard, Leslie invested in Como mining ventures adn lost heavily. After his death, among his assets was found a whole chest full of Como mining certificates, all worthless at that time.
The three Leslie girls, Lillie, Minnie, and Belle all taught school and also assisted in church and cultural activities in Dayton and elsewhere. They married and established homes of their own in Nevada. Lillie married a mine and mill owner, Albert J. Taylor of Silver City. three of her four children are still living. William Leslie (“Big Dick”) a mining engineer, Chester C. Taylor (Little Dick”), traveling engineer under the Taylor Grazing Act, and Mrs. Hazel Cain, wife of a California business man.
Minnie married John Edwards Bray, who did much for the educational system of the state and served over eight years as State superintendent of public instruction. Her older daughter, Florence Leslie Bray, died on December 30, 1933. Mrs. Bray and her younger daughter Mildred Bray make their home in Carson City. Mildred Bray is at present superintendent of schools for Nevada.
According to an early history of Nevada, John Bray was superintendent of hte Lyon County schools in 1881. He and Miss Minnnie Leslie were teachers of he Dayton school at that time. Quoting from the historical record:
“It was remarked by the Hon. John Swett, one of the most experienced teachers in the United States and now principal of the Girl’s High School in San Francisco, while present at an Institute held in Virginia City in 1880, that hit was a pleasure for him to meet the teachers of this state, that he found them sprightly and familiar with the details of their work, and that they lost nothing by comparison with the teachers with whom he was co-worker in California.”
Bell married Ed Hancock, well-known machinist and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary this week. They have four living children: Mrs. Edna Hardy, a successful teacher in Fernley; J. Leslie Hancock, division engineer of the state highway department in Reno; Leonard Hancock, prominent young business man of Carson City; and Mrs. Florence Cool, a talented singer and happy housewife of Oakland. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hancock live in Reno.
Devoted to Nevada, the three daughters of this pioneer couple who crossed plains in covered wagons have always been glad that destiny directed their parents to western Nevada.
(Ed: Article includes some rather rough newspaper photos of Mrs. Ed Hancock, of Reno in 1914, of Mrs. Minnie Bray, of Carson City, and of Mrs. George A. Leslie, in 1868.)
Friday, November 8, 2013
Gresham Outlook March 1, 1929
The Reuben Peterson family will move Monday from the Lusted house, on Kenney St., to the Easton house, on Second Street. (Ed: Both the Easton house and the Lusted house were apparently rentals, and it seems likely that both were owned by relatives of mine. Annie Easton was born Annie Leslie, my grandfather George Leslie's sister.)
Gresham Outlook 03/26/1929
Mr. & Mrs. William Chaney and son Raymond of Portland were guests Sunday of Mr. & Mrs. F.G. Gillett
(Ed: Raymond's son, Patrick Chaney, married my sister Marti. Here, Raymond would have been about six.)
Gresham Outlook 07/26/1929
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hancock of Reno, Nevada visited for a few days this week with George Leslie and MR. & Mrs. A.W. Easton. Mrs. Hancock is a sister of MR. Leslie and an aunt of Mrs. Easton. A trip around the Mt. Hood Loop was enjoyed with Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Zeek and son Leslie, of LaCenter, Washington. A stop was made at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Comstock, son-in-law and daughter of Mrs. Easton. (Ed: Had lost track of George Leslie's sisters. Here's a clue that will lead to one, in Nevada. )
The Reuben Peterson family will move Monday from the Lusted house, on Kenney St., to the Easton house, on Second Street. (Ed: Both the Easton house and the Lusted house were apparently rentals, and it seems likely that both were owned by relatives of mine. Annie Easton was born Annie Leslie, my grandfather George Leslie's sister.)
Gresham Outlook 03/26/1929
Mr. & Mrs. William Chaney and son Raymond of Portland were guests Sunday of Mr. & Mrs. F.G. Gillett
(Ed: Raymond's son, Patrick Chaney, married my sister Marti. Here, Raymond would have been about six.)
Gresham Outlook 07/26/1929
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Hancock of Reno, Nevada visited for a few days this week with George Leslie and MR. & Mrs. A.W. Easton. Mrs. Hancock is a sister of MR. Leslie and an aunt of Mrs. Easton. A trip around the Mt. Hood Loop was enjoyed with Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Zeek and son Leslie, of LaCenter, Washington. A stop was made at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Comstock, son-in-law and daughter of Mrs. Easton. (Ed: Had lost track of George Leslie's sisters. Here's a clue that will lead to one, in Nevada. )
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
It's a Boy
Oregonian, 1957
Felicitations to Mr. & Mrs. William G. Leslie, formerly of Portland, now of Millbrae, Cal, on the birth of a son, William G. Leslie, Jr. The baby joins five girls.
Felicitations to Mr. & Mrs. William G. Leslie, formerly of Portland, now of Millbrae, Cal, on the birth of a son, William G. Leslie, Jr. The baby joins five girls.
Antoinette L. Leslie born
The Oregonian, May 15, 1954 To Mr. & Mrs. William G. Leslie, 4013 N.E. Royal Court, May 3rd, a daughter, Antoinette L.
Bill Leslie Sr. promoted at Hirsch Weiss
Oregonian Feb 14, 1954
Martin Markewitz, a German refugee who began his career in American business as a shipping clerk at the Hirsch Weiss Canvas Products company, a division of White Stag, was named manager Saturday. William G. Leslie, assistant sales manager, was named Assistant Manager and Sales Director. Leslie has been with the company for six years, starting in the order department.
Martin Markewitz, a German refugee who began his career in American business as a shipping clerk at the Hirsch Weiss Canvas Products company, a division of White Stag, was named manager Saturday. William G. Leslie, assistant sales manager, was named Assistant Manager and Sales Director. Leslie has been with the company for six years, starting in the order department.
Births... Mary J. Leslie
The Oregonian
To Mr. & Mrs. William G. Leslie, 3700 SE Rogers Lane, City, August 29, a daughter, Mary J.
To Mr. & Mrs. William G. Leslie, 3700 SE Rogers Lane, City, August 29, a daughter, Mary J.
Adelard laHaie becomes citizen
The Oregonian, Feb 17, 1939..
List of new citizens includes Adelard LaHaie.
List of new citizens includes Adelard LaHaie.
Maybelle Olsen weds Marvin Faulk
The Oregonian, July 7, 1921
Miss Maybelle Marie Olsen and Mr. Marvin Charles Faulk were married last night in the home of of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Anton C. Olsen, of Mt. Tabor. Rev. Harold E. Griffis of the First Christian Church officiated. The bride wore a gown of white duchess satin with trimmed with duchess lace. A string of pearls was a gift of the bridegroom. Mrs. Daniel D. Stokes was the matron of honor for her sister. Margaret Myrtle and Elizabeth Mary Chapman were the flower girls. Louis Merchant was the ring bearer. The couple left later for a brief honeymoon trip.
Ed: Merchant was Joanne's uncle. Olsens were also relatives, as was Ms. Chapman.
Miss Maybelle Marie Olsen and Mr. Marvin Charles Faulk were married last night in the home of of the bride's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Anton C. Olsen, of Mt. Tabor. Rev. Harold E. Griffis of the First Christian Church officiated. The bride wore a gown of white duchess satin with trimmed with duchess lace. A string of pearls was a gift of the bridegroom. Mrs. Daniel D. Stokes was the matron of honor for her sister. Margaret Myrtle and Elizabeth Mary Chapman were the flower girls. Louis Merchant was the ring bearer. The couple left later for a brief honeymoon trip.
Ed: Merchant was Joanne's uncle. Olsens were also relatives, as was Ms. Chapman.
Maude Stokes Obituary
The Oregonian Jan 22, 1928
In this city January 20, Mrs. Maude Stokes, beloved wife of Daniel Stokes, mother of Louis Merchant, daughter of Mrs. Lottie and the late Anton C. Olsen, sister of Mrs. Marvin Faulk, all of this city. Deceased was a past matron of Martha Washington chapter, O.E.S. White Shrine and Amaranth. Friends are invited to attend funeral service tomorrow at Masonic Temple, 446 1/2 E. Burnside. Services under auspices of Eastern Star. Concluding services at Hillsboro cemetery. Arrangements in charge of East Side Funeral Directors.
In this city January 20, Mrs. Maude Stokes, beloved wife of Daniel Stokes, mother of Louis Merchant, daughter of Mrs. Lottie and the late Anton C. Olsen, sister of Mrs. Marvin Faulk, all of this city. Deceased was a past matron of Martha Washington chapter, O.E.S. White Shrine and Amaranth. Friends are invited to attend funeral service tomorrow at Masonic Temple, 446 1/2 E. Burnside. Services under auspices of Eastern Star. Concluding services at Hillsboro cemetery. Arrangements in charge of East Side Funeral Directors.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Mary Jane Leslie Celebrates her 75th Birthday
Oregonian April 15, 1917
Mrs. George Leslie on the eve of her 75th birthday entertained about 40 friends in the Oddfellows' Hall March 31st. Her friends took this occasion to present her with a beautiful gift. Mayor George W. Stapleton made the presentation speech and read a poem expressing the regard in which she is held. Mrs. Leslie has been a resident of Eastern Multnomah County for 40 years and was a charter member of the Multnomah Grange when it was organized about 35 years ago. She transferred to the Gresham Grange when moving here a few years ago. Mrs. Leslie is remarkably well and socially active. She is described as the "youngest old lady" in Gresham. She is the mother of nine children and has 12 grandchildren.
Mrs. George Leslie on the eve of her 75th birthday entertained about 40 friends in the Oddfellows' Hall March 31st. Her friends took this occasion to present her with a beautiful gift. Mayor George W. Stapleton made the presentation speech and read a poem expressing the regard in which she is held. Mrs. Leslie has been a resident of Eastern Multnomah County for 40 years and was a charter member of the Multnomah Grange when it was organized about 35 years ago. She transferred to the Gresham Grange when moving here a few years ago. Mrs. Leslie is remarkably well and socially active. She is described as the "youngest old lady" in Gresham. She is the mother of nine children and has 12 grandchildren.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
The Oregonian, June 25, 1908. Bertha LaHaie received her diploma for graduation from the 9th grade at the St. Lawrence academy, perhaps at 3rd & Sherman streets.
The Oregonian March 2, 1944
Funeral notices: Matilda Kahleis, of 1636 NW Couch; beloved mother of John Kahleis, Portland; Fred Kahleis of the armed services; sister of Mrs. Rosane Marcotte, Portland; Funeral service Chapel of Hennessey, Gorttsch & McGee, thence to St. Mary's Cathedral.
Oregonian Dec 12, 1918 Curran, In this city, Dec 11, Blanche, beloved wife of John P. Curran, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Lahaie, of 308 Lincoln st., brother of Mrs. William Ryan adn Mrs. George Leslie, 150 E. Baldwin st; Alice, Helen, Isabelle, Bernadette, Theodore, Jerome, and EliaThe Os LaHaie. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
The Oregonian, Dec 7, 1951 The ICC's hearing of a complaint by the shipper's car supply company against the Southern Pacific railroad that insufficient cars have been made available to haul western Oregon products appeared likely to drag on while the complainants try to locate one of the defendant's employees, George Leslie, asst. superintendent in charge of car distribution in the Portland division of S.P.
Oregonian, July 20, 1932 Obituaries
George Leslie, for the past 50 years a resident of this community. Interment was in the Gresham Cemetery under the direction of the Gresham Grange, of which he had been treasurer for 50 years. George was born in Salt Lake City June 20, 1853. He married Mrs. Mary Wostell at Sutro, Nev, in 1877, and soon afterwards came with her to Portland. Mrs. Leslie died in 192 Ed7. Surviving Mr. Leslie are a son, George, of Portland; two daughters, Mrs. May Zeek of La Center, WA and Mrs. Annie Easton of Gresham. Ed: This was George Leslie, Sr. who was a farmer in the Gresham area, not his son, who worked for the railroad.
Oregonian, Nov 17, 1917 BIRTH to Mr & Mrs. George Leslie, 251 Dupont, Nov 22nd, a son.
Ed: This baby was George Adalord Leslie, who married Patricia.
August 11, 1920 Oregonian Royal Rosarians stage a play before 4000 in Laurelhurst Park. George Leslie was dressed as a fairy. "Little fairy dancers, dressed in colorful gauze, flitted about, bringing the first breath of spring. In a sparkling, airy dance, with much circling about, they ushered in the best of all seasons. Fairies included... George Leslie.
Oregonian, July 25th, 1915 Building permits: George Leslie has taken out a permit for the erection of a $1,500 dwelling at 150 Baldwin Street, in Swinton Addition.
The Oregonian March 2, 1944
Funeral notices: Matilda Kahleis, of 1636 NW Couch; beloved mother of John Kahleis, Portland; Fred Kahleis of the armed services; sister of Mrs. Rosane Marcotte, Portland; Funeral service Chapel of Hennessey, Gorttsch & McGee, thence to St. Mary's Cathedral.
Oregonian Dec 12, 1918 Curran, In this city, Dec 11, Blanche, beloved wife of John P. Curran, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Lahaie, of 308 Lincoln st., brother of Mrs. William Ryan adn Mrs. George Leslie, 150 E. Baldwin st; Alice, Helen, Isabelle, Bernadette, Theodore, Jerome, and EliaThe Os LaHaie. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
The Oregonian, Dec 7, 1951 The ICC's hearing of a complaint by the shipper's car supply company against the Southern Pacific railroad that insufficient cars have been made available to haul western Oregon products appeared likely to drag on while the complainants try to locate one of the defendant's employees, George Leslie, asst. superintendent in charge of car distribution in the Portland division of S.P.
Oregonian, July 20, 1932 Obituaries
George Leslie, for the past 50 years a resident of this community. Interment was in the Gresham Cemetery under the direction of the Gresham Grange, of which he had been treasurer for 50 years. George was born in Salt Lake City June 20, 1853. He married Mrs. Mary Wostell at Sutro, Nev, in 1877, and soon afterwards came with her to Portland. Mrs. Leslie died in 192 Ed7. Surviving Mr. Leslie are a son, George, of Portland; two daughters, Mrs. May Zeek of La Center, WA and Mrs. Annie Easton of Gresham. Ed: This was George Leslie, Sr. who was a farmer in the Gresham area, not his son, who worked for the railroad.
Oregonian, Nov 17, 1917 BIRTH to Mr & Mrs. George Leslie, 251 Dupont, Nov 22nd, a son.
Ed: This baby was George Adalord Leslie, who married Patricia.
August 11, 1920 Oregonian Royal Rosarians stage a play before 4000 in Laurelhurst Park. George Leslie was dressed as a fairy. "Little fairy dancers, dressed in colorful gauze, flitted about, bringing the first breath of spring. In a sparkling, airy dance, with much circling about, they ushered in the best of all seasons. Fairies included... George Leslie.
Oregonian, July 25th, 1915 Building permits: George Leslie has taken out a permit for the erection of a $1,500 dwelling at 150 Baldwin Street, in Swinton Addition.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Oct 26, 2013 More research in The Oregonian
G Grandpa gets an owie.
The Oregonian, Sept 27, 1900
Pleasant Home Notes
While George Leslie was passing behind his horses, one of them kicked him, striking him below the knee, and it is thought oe of the bones of the leg is fractured. It is a severe injury, and Mr. Leslie will be laid up for some time.
The Oregonian, Oct 5, 1899
Mr. and Mrs. George Leslie have announced the engagement of their daughter Annie to Alva Hevlin of Gresham. The young couple will be married at the home of the bride's parents October 10, 1899 at 2 p.m. and will make their home in Gresham.
The Oregonian, June 13, 1898
George Leslie's land is being prepared for the M.A. Ross post of Pleasant Home, for the GAR lodge. The grounds are 21 miles from the city. The post has leased 80 acres.
Ed: Not clear about this. The entire land was smaller than that, I think. Unless he had another tract.
The Oregonian, Nov 17, 1897
Mill Sawing Railroad Ties
Several sawmills in the eastern portion of the county will spend the winter in sawing out railroad ties. Proctor & Ruegg will shortly put up a sawmill on the land of George leslie for the purpose of sawing out railroad ties, which will be delivered at Troutdale.
The Oregonian, June 24, 1897
The M.A. Ross post of the Grand Army of the Republic at Pleasant Home will hold it's 10th annual reunion in July, and the post has already commenced preparations for the event. The post has commenced clearing its groundswhich has been leased by the post for a term of some years from Mr. George Leslie, near Pleasant Home, which is suitable in every way for public purposes.
The Oregonian, June 18, 1922
Two Robbers Caught
F.A. Hurst, a laborer, 23 years old, and George Young, a shipyard worker, 42 years old.. were caught robbing the store of A.W. Metzger & Co., at Gresham, by Nightwatchman Wostell.
Ed: Wostell was a half brother of George A. Leslie, Jr.
The Oregonian, April 3, 1964
Kahleis, John Francis; PO Box 46, Brightwood, April 1, husband of Ethel; father of Mrs Joan Gacharich and Mrs. Patricia Mitchell; also 5 grandchildren; brother of Fred L. Carroll Funeral Home, Gresham. Intermet Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Ed: John's brother Fred married my grandmother Bertha's sister.
The Oregonian, August 19, 1896
Bertha Leslie, Mass for Bertha Eva Leslie will be at 11 am Tuesday in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, with interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Leslie died Friday in a Tigard convalescent home. She was 94., A native of Michigan, she had worked as a switchboard operator at St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center for many years. She was a member of the Altar Society of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Bailey, of Camas, WA, two sons, George A. of Pebble Beach, CA, and William G. of Honolulu; two sisters, Bernadette Kahleis and Alice Kileen, both of Portland, and 18 grandchildren.
The Oregonian, Feb 8, 1953
The appointment of F.L. Kahleis as City Freight Agent of the Southern Pacific Railway at Portland was announced. Kahleis had been chief clerk in the company's Spokane office.
The Oregonian, Sept 27, 1900
Pleasant Home Notes
While George Leslie was passing behind his horses, one of them kicked him, striking him below the knee, and it is thought oe of the bones of the leg is fractured. It is a severe injury, and Mr. Leslie will be laid up for some time.
The Oregonian, Oct 5, 1899
Mr. and Mrs. George Leslie have announced the engagement of their daughter Annie to Alva Hevlin of Gresham. The young couple will be married at the home of the bride's parents October 10, 1899 at 2 p.m. and will make their home in Gresham.
The Oregonian, June 13, 1898
George Leslie's land is being prepared for the M.A. Ross post of Pleasant Home, for the GAR lodge. The grounds are 21 miles from the city. The post has leased 80 acres.
Ed: Not clear about this. The entire land was smaller than that, I think. Unless he had another tract.
The Oregonian, Nov 17, 1897
Mill Sawing Railroad Ties
Several sawmills in the eastern portion of the county will spend the winter in sawing out railroad ties. Proctor & Ruegg will shortly put up a sawmill on the land of George leslie for the purpose of sawing out railroad ties, which will be delivered at Troutdale.
The Oregonian, June 24, 1897
The M.A. Ross post of the Grand Army of the Republic at Pleasant Home will hold it's 10th annual reunion in July, and the post has already commenced preparations for the event. The post has commenced clearing its groundswhich has been leased by the post for a term of some years from Mr. George Leslie, near Pleasant Home, which is suitable in every way for public purposes.
The Oregonian, June 18, 1922
Two Robbers Caught
F.A. Hurst, a laborer, 23 years old, and George Young, a shipyard worker, 42 years old.. were caught robbing the store of A.W. Metzger & Co., at Gresham, by Nightwatchman Wostell.
Ed: Wostell was a half brother of George A. Leslie, Jr.
The Oregonian, April 3, 1964
Kahleis, John Francis; PO Box 46, Brightwood, April 1, husband of Ethel; father of Mrs Joan Gacharich and Mrs. Patricia Mitchell; also 5 grandchildren; brother of Fred L. Carroll Funeral Home, Gresham. Intermet Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Ed: John's brother Fred married my grandmother Bertha's sister.
The Oregonian, August 19, 1896
Bertha Leslie, Mass for Bertha Eva Leslie will be at 11 am Tuesday in Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, with interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Leslie died Friday in a Tigard convalescent home. She was 94., A native of Michigan, she had worked as a switchboard operator at St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center for many years. She was a member of the Altar Society of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Virginia Bailey, of Camas, WA, two sons, George A. of Pebble Beach, CA, and William G. of Honolulu; two sisters, Bernadette Kahleis and Alice Kileen, both of Portland, and 18 grandchildren.
The Oregonian, Feb 8, 1953
The appointment of F.L. Kahleis as City Freight Agent of the Southern Pacific Railway at Portland was announced. Kahleis had been chief clerk in the company's Spokane office.
October 26, 2013 Portland Oregonian Archives Online
I found an amazing amount of info about ancestors and relatives through the online Oregonian archives. Definitely recommend it. Here are some details:
Dec 4, 1912, page 1. Headline: Woman of 90 is Voter at Gresham. Mrs. George Leslie was the first voter, and the first woman voter as well. A crowd had gathered in anticipation, but all gave way to her.
Ed: I had heard that my G grandmother had been a power for women's right to vote, but here was evidence. I'd also heard that she was a formidable woman. Perhaps that was at play in this situation as well.
My great grandfather had an unpleasant surprise in his ohome one night:
The Oregonian, July 6, 1902
Death of T.A. Shetterly
Stricken with Paralysis at Pleasant Home - was Civil War Veteran
At 12 o'clock Friday night, T.A.Shetterly, a well known farmer and GAR man died at the home of George Leslie near Pleasant Home, from a stroke of paralysis. His death was sudden and wholly unexpected. Mr. Shetterly had been in his usual health during the day and was perfectly cheerful. He died very soon after the attack. Dr. Short was called to attend him.
The Oregonian, April 17, 1902
Land Sale.. George Leslie sold for $5,000 his farm of 80 acres with improvements located one mile east of Pleasant Home to J. Bridge, who recently came from Oklahoma. He will make his home there.
Dec 4, 1912, page 1. Headline: Woman of 90 is Voter at Gresham. Mrs. George Leslie was the first voter, and the first woman voter as well. A crowd had gathered in anticipation, but all gave way to her.
Ed: I had heard that my G grandmother had been a power for women's right to vote, but here was evidence. I'd also heard that she was a formidable woman. Perhaps that was at play in this situation as well.
My great grandfather had an unpleasant surprise in his ohome one night:
The Oregonian, July 6, 1902
Death of T.A. Shetterly
Stricken with Paralysis at Pleasant Home - was Civil War Veteran
At 12 o'clock Friday night, T.A.Shetterly, a well known farmer and GAR man died at the home of George Leslie near Pleasant Home, from a stroke of paralysis. His death was sudden and wholly unexpected. Mr. Shetterly had been in his usual health during the day and was perfectly cheerful. He died very soon after the attack. Dr. Short was called to attend him.
The Oregonian, April 17, 1902
Land Sale.. George Leslie sold for $5,000 his farm of 80 acres with improvements located one mile east of Pleasant Home to J. Bridge, who recently came from Oklahoma. He will make his home there.
Family History Research Log
Family historians - genealogists, if you will, have three roles that occupy our time:
o We look for other people's research. (This is how the world sees us, poring over computer screens to find someone else's tree, notes, or photos. Searching through obituaries would fall into this category. So would scanning census records.
o We create our own research. This could be anything from a photo of your family in front of the old family homestead to interviewing grandma, or writing your own biograpy.
o Sharing. Too often, genealogists don't develop their sharing, and when they pass, all of their work may be lost.
I wrote about this for Family Chronicle Magazine. If I can figure out how to upload the article, I will do so.
So I am going to preserve my research by creating a blog. If I do this right, it will last for a long time, and will be of use to distant relatives and descendants.
o We look for other people's research. (This is how the world sees us, poring over computer screens to find someone else's tree, notes, or photos. Searching through obituaries would fall into this category. So would scanning census records.
o We create our own research. This could be anything from a photo of your family in front of the old family homestead to interviewing grandma, or writing your own biograpy.
o Sharing. Too often, genealogists don't develop their sharing, and when they pass, all of their work may be lost.
I wrote about this for Family Chronicle Magazine. If I can figure out how to upload the article, I will do so.
So I am going to preserve my research by creating a blog. If I do this right, it will last for a long time, and will be of use to distant relatives and descendants.
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