These old queries and surnames are left for the benefit of researchers. Most of the people researching these names have since changed e-mail addresses.
Looking for information on William
GULLOTT, his wife, Daisy May BILLINGS
(dau of Timothy BILLINGS and Catherine
Elizabeth COBAUGH / COLBAUGH. Found
them on the 1900 Census living
in Livingston, but no where to be found on
1910 ... that I can see .. census
for 1910 very light.
Teresa (Ricketts) Peterson Wed, 10 November 1999 4:05 pm
I am looking for any information
on my great grandparents and family if there is any at all.
Wesley Ricketts married to
Wilhemia Cornelius. My grandfather was Emory W. Ricketts (born
October 28, 1876) in Mt. Union, Pennsylvania. They had several
children. The only information I have is on Emory. I have nothing
else. I would love to have any kind if possible to continue on
my genealogy. I don't know
where and when any of them died, but was in Livingston, Montana.
They moved from Pennsylvania. And my grandfather moved from there to Utah.
Claire McDonald Mon, 16 August 1999 3:43 pm
I'm trying to trace some of my family
that went to Montana in the 1920's. They were three brothers called Paddy,
John and Thomas Sloan --they left one brother behind. There were born in
Co. Down in Northern Ireland. My Grandfather would have been their nephew.
They obtained
their citizenship papers in Silver
Bow County. We lost contact with them in the late 40's. We knew that one
of their sons was a doctor. The last address we had was 1 Main Street.
I think they may have settled in Butte, I would be grateful if anyone could
help me, even just point me in the right direction to start my search.
My Grandfather is still alive and it would mean a great deal to him to
find his relations.
Chuck and Sue Reimund Thu, 5 August 1999 8:15 pm
I have ancestors that lived in Livingston.
Some that are buried in cemeteries there.
I am looking for court records
of a criminal trial from about 1893. But, I am not sure if the trial was
in Livingston or Billings. My grandfather, William Nesbit Mortimer, was
with a 32 yr. old man when the 32 yr. old killed another man. The
32 yr. old was hanged the next day, and William hide on an Indian reservation.
This occurred in about 1893 when my grandfather was 17. He was caught
and went to jail. Since I do not have any more information on this event,
do you have any suggestions on where I should start looking?
Sylvia Cunningham Davis Friday, July 23, 1999 12:27 am
My sister and I are researching our family history. We know our grandparents, Thomas C. Cunningham and his wife, Margret Wilson Cunningham Vink emigrated from Indiana in the late 1890's. They had three children, Joseph, Peter(aka Earl) and a daughter, possibly Minnie. They lived in Emigrant for the most part. Most of the family, other than Earl and Joseph are buried in Emigrant. The sister and all of her children are deceased and buried in Emigrant. The oldest son died from a gunshot wound while hunting: the remainder I believe died from smallpox or ?. We're trying to find birthdates, dates of death and names. We also would like to know the date of the marriage of Margaret Wilson Cunningham to Peter Vink. Any chance of some help?????
Jana Whitfield Saturday, July 10, 1999 4:10 pm
McGetricks. It's kind of a strange Irish name and it's spelled sometimes with 2 T's. I am told that Michael drove a wagon train back and forth through Yellowstone.
Don and Nancy Blackwell Thursday, July 1, 1999 11:14 pm
DOUGLAS, FRANK C b 1858 in Oswego Co NY was the postmaster in Clyde Park, Montana circa 1928. Would like to find any information concerning him, an obit, childrens names, dates, wife's name, etc. that may be located in Clyde Park records. Parents were Ozzian and Harriet Calkins Douglas.
John Buyense Sunday, April 11, 1999 7:11 pm
I am researching my wife's family
history. Her Great Grandfather, Daniel Edward Gillis and his wife, Maria
Rose, were living in Livingston during the 1900 Census. He was killed in
1903 in a locomotive accident. Can you find any information about his death
or this accident ? Also Maria Rose, who's maiden name was Clancy, moved
from Pennsylvania, to keep house for her Uncle, who was an indian trader.Can
you also find information about him? Name?
James C. Allen
Saturday, 27 March 1999 5:17 pm
I am searching for info on my
ggrandfather, James Madison Allen. He was born in Missouri on 21 Oct 1850
and died in either Bozeman or Livingston on July 8, 1928. He is buried
in Livingston. I have a copy of his death certificate but it has little
info about his parents or siblings. I wonder if there is a newspaper obit
available. (Either in Bozeman or Livingston?) Any suggestions? Thanks for
any help you might be able to provide!!
Danna Torrance Mongoven
Sunday, February 28, 1999 4:07 pm
I'm looking for any information
regarding my ancestor James Sinclair INKSTER, b. February 6, 1859 in England
who was married to Laura GIBSON, b. 1866 in Missouri. James and Laura had
a ranch in Gardiner, Montana in the early 1900s. Their names may appear
in census extracts. They ended up living in Whitman County, Washington
in their older years, but they must have spent a good deal of time in Montana.
Any info would be appreciated.
Robin L. Hodge
Wednesday, February 17, 1999 7:26 pm
I am looking for any information
on the following: Woodson Hodges b. 10-29-1851 NC d. 3-24-1924 Mission
Creek, Park County came to Montana Territory summer of 1874. In April 1893
he married Mary Francis Tunnell, (Molly was her nickname) b. 2-7-1867,
d. 7-10-1945 in Livingston. Children: (1) Roy Hodges b. 2-9-1894, Park
County. D. 4-18-1954 of a fatal heart attack at Court house. He was an
undersheriff of Park County. He married Emily Wulff at Big Timber on 11-27-1929
(2) A. P. (Pat) Hodges b. 4-25-1896, Park County, d. 8-25-1958 Livingston.
Married late 1940's. Wife unknown. Divorced? no children. (3) Montana Hodges
b. 11-15-1898 Fishtail Creek, Carbon County, d. 1973. She was a teacher.
March 1934 she married Ira Gilbert at Red Lodge. Children William b. 1-20-1942
Bozeman. He married Lyla Mann in 1970. A son: name unknown. Exeley Eliphalet
Hodges (brother to Woodson) b. 4-20-1856, Latimer County, Indiana, d. 4-1896.
Moved to Montana in 1882. Homesteaded at Mission Creek. Married Catherine
Cronin. Children: (1) Harry (died around the age of 20). (2) Lida Hodges
married Charles Van Ness (children: Jack and Don). (3) Ernest Hodges b.
11-1892, d. 5-1-1952 in Livingston. Birth name was Aaron Dudley Hodges.
He married Opal Larmartine in 1917. Children: Dee and ? (3) Nancy Rebecca
Hodges (sister to Woodson and Exeley). b. 3-18-1860 Came to Montana Territory
in the 1880's. Married William A. Smith (wealthy sheepsman of Musselshell
Valley. Children: (1) William J. Smith b. 10-10-1885. (2) Annie Maud Smith
(Mabel) b. 1-2-1887. Annie married Kahle? (3) Nellie May Smith b. 8-25-1888,
married Dr. Moore d. 1919. Children of Nellie were (1) William, (2) Thomas.
DGould9532@aol.comTuesday,
February 9, 1999 11:31 am
I am looking for any information
on Daniel Gould from Livingston. B 30 June 1921 and d. 4 May 1980. He worked
with the Northern Pacific from the 1950s to the 1980s (approx.). His father
and mother were John and Bertha Gould. He had at least 2 siblings - Jack
and Katherine. Married Mary Lambe and had 5 children. They lived at 119
No 5th St. in the 50's. Any connections would be appreciated.
Anita McNamer Struble
Thursday, February 4, 1999 10:27 pm
William Thomas and Mary Yadon,
John Houston and Loda Ann Lay, John W. and Mary Jane Yadon Cline. Benjamin
Franklin McNamer. Loda Ann Lay was my great Great Grandmother, her daughter
was Mary Jane Yadon Cline. My Grandfather, Benjamin Franklin McNamer, married
Mary Jane Cline's daughter, Alice Adaline Cline. What I need mostly is
DATES. Death dates, birthdates of their children, etc., but any information
or help will be greatly appreciated.
Ron Gravley
Friday, January 1, 1999 5:38 pm
Am interested in any one you
can connect me with regarding these two family names. George A Bruffey,
James Gravley and Mathew Gravley.
Mary & Marco
Saturday, July 18, 1998 11:19 pm
Thomas J. Green (aka Tommy) born
in Somerset Ky 1885, Moved to Livingston Montana around 1897. Died Butte
Montana January 25 1936. Need to know other information available about
my grandfather. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Pat Scott
Bradley Thursday, July 9, 1998 3:17 pm
I have Wright, McCoy, Nance,
and Patton families in the Livingston area. Most came from Missouri in
late 1880s. McCoy name is from Carlisle, PA and Fort Ellis, near Bozeman.
I am happy to share info.
kmacand@uswest.net
Friday, July 3, 1998 9:46 am
My Great Grandfather was Newton
Magrue Temple, b.28 Apr 1872 in Buckley, Iroquois Co., Illinois. His first
wife was Ida Myrtle Boyce. She died at an early age and Newton remarried
Alice Beatrice Havard in Illinois in 1898. She died in Wyoming in 1919.
After her death, Newton moved to Livingston, MT where he married Flossie
May Lyall 25 Jan 1924. They had two children, Andrew Lyall Temple b. 23
Feb 1925 and Keith Ellsworth, whose birthdate is 23 Apr. (I am not sure
of the year). I believe Keith died as a baby but do not know when, why
or where. I am interested in finding out more about Flossie and Keith.
Thanks!
Audrey Connelly-Andrus
Saturday, June 20, 1998 11:53 pm
I am interested in corresponding
with the families of the following: Winfield Henry Clinton JOHNSON/JOHNSTON
and Emma Ayers JOHNSON are the parents of the following; Dora, Mamie, Carrie,
Henry Clinton, Donald and Myron. The children were said to be born between
1889 and 1906. Carrie married Clover Clyde Jones 1 Sep 1915 in Laurel,
Yellowstone Co. MT. The family also resided in Park County.
Sylvia Havens
Sunday, May 24, 1998 8:43 am
TAYLOR - John W. Taylor died
December 28, 1923 in Corwin Springs, Montana. He is buried in the Cinnabar
Cemetery in Gardiner, Montana. His wife was Lovina Taylor. Would like information
on family and cemetery. havens@quiknet.com
Paul Mandeville
Wednesday, April 22, 1998 11:02 am
One of my grandfather's nephews,
by the name of Joseph Elli Mandeville, wrote to Canada in November 1884.
The letter was written on a 8+ by 11 letterhead with: M.MOUNTS & CO.
GEYSER CONCERT HALL, Best Imported Wines, Liquors and Cigars. The owners
were M.MOUNTS, W.R.KERMODE and W.E.DAVIS. I think from his letter that
he was a horse trader, since he mentions being kind of ruined by the arrival
of the railway. Maybe he was lucky to find a wife, still the best way to
get kids, at least in that time!! I am not looking for any inheritance,
but we may still have some relatives around Bozeman or Salesville that
we've never heard of since 1884.
John Grove Monday,
April 13, 1998 10:27 pm
I have information on Seymour
and Sarah Ellen Grove family. Children are Charles Turner Grove b. 1888
and Winnie Grove Christman. I am looking for the Children of Turner Grove.
They were born in Livingston between 1910 and 1920.
Sue Schlosser
Saturday, March 28 1998 11:24 am
MC INREY- would like to confirm
Thomas' living in Linvingston, Park Co. Montana 1907-1919 time frame.
Francine Streat
Friday, March 20, 1998 8:34 pm
Grandpa, HORACE GREELY STREAT,
was a Buffalo soldier, discharged from Fort Assiniboine in 1901. He roamed
between Park County, Deer Lodge County and Idaho in the early years. Sometime
between 1910-1920 he bought a ranch near Livingston. At least 2 of his
sons were born there. Romaine May 1912 and Toussaint, 1917. Wife, GLOVIA
DAVIS, from St. Paul Minnessota. Grandpa also worked on the railroad. May
have been born in either Tennessee or Haiti in 1870 or 72. Only African-American
family in Livingston at the time. Any and all info extremely welcome.
Richard Bundy
Wednesday, March 18, 1998 9:37 pm
BENNER, Bert (Bertram? Bertrand?).
Left Whiteside County, IL in late 1800's to "go West and be a cowboy".
Died and buried in Gardiner after 1916. My parents found his grave in 1938
in a cemetery in or near Gardiner. Family legend has it that he was killed
by his horse. Would like any information as to death record, obit, etc.
or advice as to obtaining county records, etc. Bert was my great uncle.
Richard Mathers Rogers
Wednesday, March 18, 1998 10:26 pm
I am a fourth generation ancestor
from Park County Homesteader Issac B. Mather. I am seeking information
on Park County for the time he homesteaded his ranch with his son Homer
in the late 1890's in Wilsall. I have Mather genealogy back to the 1700's
for this family if anyone is interested. Also, I know a Mather family reunions
in Damascus, Ohio ( the 116th this year) for that family. I would be willing
to share that information with anyone interested.
Tom Crain, Piper
Berger, Ron Gravely, Tricia
Apelt, Phyllis Stevens Friday,
March 13, 1998 10:44 am
BRUFFEY
Looking for info on George A.
BRUFFEY (BRUFFY) D:29 Oct 1928 in Livingston, Park Co.,MT his Wife Matilda
J Ridlen D:2 Mar 1911 Livingston Park Co.,MT. Obit's, Death Cert info,
or Cemetery records would be very greatful.
Doyle & Rosetta
AdkinsFriday, March 13, 1998 10:44 am
ADKINS
At some time during the years
of 1895-1908, my Grandfather, William Tobe Adkins of Arkansas ran away
from home to become a cowboy. This was at the ripe old age of 15-16 yrs.
It is believed that he worked on some of the ranches around Livingston.
From some odd responses to old photographs, it is also believed that he
might have left behind some offspring. Any help in this endeavor is appreciated.
Barry
Hall Friday, February 13, 1998 5:16 pm
Searching for information on
Evander Skillman: born 1838, probably in NY; came to Livingston by way
of Red Wing or Mazeppa MN; discharged from 113th U.S. Col. Inf on April
10, 1866; had five sons with his wife, Electa C. Lont; parents, Francis
Martin Skillman and Julia A. Chappell of MN.; Evander is my great, great-uncle.
S. Heitmar
Thursday, January 29, 1998 9:01 pm
DORGAN, Ellen birthdate: abt.
1872 Indiana died January 3, 1914 Livingston, Park Co. MT. Husband John
DORGAN. Daughter of Maurice HEALY and Catherine Bangner. Any information
would be appreciated.
Jeril (LEMON) Hoffman
Wed Oct 8 00:53:20 1997
LEMON, SASS(E)
Looking for information on my
father and / or any of his kin. He is Fredrick Cleveland LEMON , I'm almost
sure his father is Fredrick GroverCleveland LEMON , I know they run with
or are related to the SASS(E) family...Harry and Jimmy , are there names.
Any help at all would be greatly appriciated,even an address I could write
to.
Lois Mensing Sun Oct 5 10:27:24
1997
CASS, BAYMAN, VORRATH, HUNSPERGER,
SLYGAR, TODD, MORRO
Am researching surnames CASS,
BAYMAN, VORRATH. Francis M. CASS born in 1867 married 03 Jul 1890 to Rosa
Minnie BAYMAN who was born 07 Feb 1867. They had children Francis, Zenas,
Ellis, Emma, Wesley, Jenny, Cora, Merritt, Mary, Vern, and Ross most all
raised in the Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington states. Am searching
for information of their ancestors as well as their descendants. Other
descendant names of this couple are HUNSPERGER, SLYGAR, TODD, and MORRO.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Nancy B. Sayle Sun Oct 5 22:46:40
1997
WHEELER, SAYLE, VILLERS, LATON
Looking for Marjori Rose WHEELER
(maiden name). Died June 14th, 1938 in Ronan Montana. She is my grandmother.
She lived on the Reverse R Bar Circle ranch. She was married to my grand
father with the Last name of SAYLE, however, I believe she was re-married
to a man named Willey VILLERS and also possibly married to a man named
Bill LATON. I'm not sure what last name she had at death. We believe she
was a migrant worker. Her only son was my father - Frederick Charles Sayle,
who has now passed away with a lot of unanswered questions. We believe
she was Native American descent. Possibly from a Canadian tribe. I was
lead to believe she was french as well. On my fathers birth certificate
her middle initial was the letter "L" instead of "R" for Rose. I don't
know which is right. I also know that Willey Villers had two sons. Please
help me. I need to know!!
Robert Lee Moore
Wed, 3 Sep 1997 02:44:13 -0400
HOPPE, SELAC, FITZGERALD
H.J. HOPPE, bOrn in Germany.
Came to the United States. Place of departure for Montana: California;
route traveled: overland via Salt Lake City; arrived at Alder Gulch, November
17th, 1863. Occupation: Farmer. Last Address: Cinnebar Deceased
MRS. H.J. HOPPE, arrived in
Montana, May 1st, 1864. Last address: Cinnabar
WALTER MONROE HOPPE, son of
H.J. Hoppe, born in Montana, August 6th, 1864. Occupation: Farmer. Residence:
Cinnebar.
Cristine Ham Wed Aug 27
23:10:25 1997
DeHART, BURRIS, MAHONEY
Looking for information on Joseph
L DE HART who for 25 years was a resident of Montana. He came to Montana
in 1881 from Wisconsin organizing the DeHart Land and Cattle company with
headquarters on the Rosebud at the old Custer crossing. In 1888 he moved
to Livingston and was general livestock solicitor for the Minnesota Transfer
in Montana supposedly known to every cattleman in the state. He died in
Great Falls Montana at the home of his daughter, Mrs R M BURRIS leaving
his wife, Margaret, and three other children, Jacob DE HART of Conrad;
B B DE HART of Idaho, and Mrs Paul MAHONEY of Wisconsin. Any info would
be wonderful. I estimate date of death to be about 1906. I have an obituary
clipping from an old scrapbook without a date.
Jill Borage Wed Aug 13 07:50:55
1997
BORAGOVICH, BORAGE, AUSTIN
BORAGOVICH, or BORAGE, Martin
Joseph and Nellie AUSTIN, daughter Harriet and other children. Living near
Livingston, Park Co. MT in late 1890s. Later moved to Missouri. Any info
greatly appreciated.
Beckie Daniels Fri Aug 1 16:13:51
1997
DANIELS, MARTIN
Looking for info on Jerome DANIELS
(b 1877 IA - d aft May, 1927). Parents Marion D. DANIELS and Mary MARTIN.
Same as J.C. DANIELS living in Livingston, Park Co. in 1910 and 1920 census??
Story has it Jerome may have drowned in Yellowstone River. Any DANIELS
info welcome!
Jean Masoner Tue Jul 29
04:38:44 1997
MAUER, JEWETT, CHADBOURNE, JACKSON,
KERSHNER
I am searching for any information
on early Park Co. settlers, John and Sarah Masoner Maurer, Henry Clay and
Phobe Ellen Masoner Jewett, Alan and Dolly Masoner Chadbourne, and Andrew
Jackson and Lona Bell Kershner Masoner. It is my understanding that John
Maurer owned land in Fishtail, Henry Jewett operated a saloon in Fishtail,
and Alan Chadbourne operated a guide service into Yellowstone Park. Any
information would be greatly appreciated.
Julia Benoit
AYERS, JOHNSON, GERLING, ULLEN/HOOLAND
Seeking descendants of Warwick
W. and Sidney Hulda GOODEN AYERS. Warwick died on 19 Mar 1928 in Todd County,
MN. At that time some of his children, Emma Ayers JOHNSON, Charles AYERS,
Clarence Willard AYERS, Ada Ayers GERLING, and Frances Ayers ULLEN/HOOLAND
were living in Livingston, MT. Any information about this family will be
appreciated, especially on the Clarence Willard Ayers family.
Karon Mazie Fri, 18 Jul 1997
HOWATT
I am researching the family
of Ewen Alexander HOWATT. They lived in several different places in Montana,
he helped build the north gate into Yellowstone, he designed and built
a school in Joliet, Carbon Co., Montana. The school was still standing
in 1974 when my Dad went back to trace old paths. He said the school must
have been built in 1911 or 1912. They lived between the town of Roberts
and Red Lodge (Carbon Co.) then moved into Joliet. From Joliet they moved
to Butte, Silverbow Co. For some time they lived in Livingston, Park Co.
. The family head was Ewen Alexander Howatt, the mother was Grace, the
children were Donald Grant, Douglas, David Duane, Damon Dewelley, Dorothy
Hazel and George Packey. Packey was the youngest, born in 1908.
Jerry Gilbert Wed Jun
11 18:43:16 1997
DUN(N)IGAN
DUNNIGAN - Looking for information
on the family of BERRY R. DUN(N)IGAN.The 1900 census for Billings City
shows him, his wife Martetia, and children Martetia, Lucinda, Thomas and
William R. BERRY R.DUNNIGAN is my ggf and I would like to find information
on any living relatives of the family members who moved to Montana around
1890-1900. BERRY R.DUNNIGAN and his wife Martetia are buried in a cemetary
in Billings, Montana. Anyone having information on this family please contact
me.
Lonnie Fink Mon May 19 19:04:47
1997
CUMMINGS
Trying to find the descendants
& graves of Williard CUMMINGS b 1878,KY and wife China BARCLAY CUMMINGS
b 1888,KY living in Park Co,MT in 1920 Census.
Ken Boulet Thu Feb 13
10:22:19 1997
ROSIER, GREGORY, STRONG
Need info. on Lillian Nellie
Rosier, b. 18Jul1898,; and Francher Anderson Gregory, b.? . F. Gregory
born in kosciusko, Miss.; Parents of Jim J Gregory b. 28Apr1929 in Livingston,
MT. Lillian Rosier was married to Carol (Bud) Romaine Strong previous to
her marriage to F. Gregory. Would like marriage license info on this marriage
if possible. Need mariage info. on Lillian & Francher, also ancestor
info. on both. Lillian & Francher Gregory were probably married in
1927 or 1928 or 1929, probably 1928. The Rosiers lived in Livingston, Mt
between 1900's and early 1940's. Lillians Father owned home they lived
in at either "F" street or 124 "D" street in Livingston.. Would like info.
on both Gregorys' and Rosiers'. Lillian Rosiers' father may have been a
building contractor in Livingston.
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