Creston C

Creston Cemetery Burials and Obituaries

Submitted by Marge Womach

Introduction to Cemetery on Page A

Creston News and Notes addendum at bottom of page

Page C

Cain, W. E.; (no marker; listing) {Edit: A Harry E. Cain was an agent for Northern Express Co and Northern Pacific Railway in 1910 in Creston.

Carey, infant; (d. 3-13-1901; d/o WS & L; listing) {Edit: “W. S. Carey, male, 33, MI, salesman; J. S. Carey, female, 25, IL.” (1902 Creston City Census).

Cherry, Ann; (b. 1843; d. 1920; listing) “Ann Cherry. Died: 25 Oct 1920, age 77, Lincoln Co, WA. Father: John Turner.” (WA State Death Records);

Cherry, John T.; (b. 1881; d. 1949; listing) “John Thomas Cherry. Died: 16 June 1949, Pasco, Franklin Co, WA. Age: 68. Father: William Cherry. Mother: Anne Turner.” (WA State Death Records);

Cherry, William M.; (b. 1840; d. 1900; Civil War; listing) “Wm Cherry. Dated: May 14, 1900. Voucher #91. Amount: $35. McCook Post #39.” (GAR Relief Applications-Lincoln Co Auditor) “William Cherry. Died: 8 May 1900.” (Headstones Provided for Union Civil War Veterans: State of WA)

Clark, Leo; (b. 5-15-1903; d. 11-09-1915; age 12; s/o Chas H.; listing)

Cochrane, Enie; (b. 7-05-1884; d. 9-28-1914; w/o Robert F.; listing)

Cochrane, Robert F.; (b. 3-__-1876; d. 2-25-1941; h/o Enie; listing)

Cole, Harvey L.: (b. 1880; d. 1969; listing); “Harvey Cole. Died: March 1969, Seattle, WA. Birth: 1-11-1880.” (SS Death Index);

Cole, Kenneth A.; (b. 7-16-1909; d. 6-25-1980; listing)

Cole, M D ‘Diff’; (b. 1907; d. 1965; listing)

Cole, Tiney Mae; (b. 1878; d. 1962; listing)

Colegrove, Burt D.; (b. 1883; d. 1971; s/w Rose E.; m. 1-26-1909; listing); “Burt D. Colegrove. Died: 8 Oct 1971, Spokane, Spokane Co, WA.” (WA Death Index: Certificate #024404);

Colegrove, Grace; (d. 1911; our daughter; listing)

Colegrove, Rose E.; (b. 1891; d. 1967; s/w Burt D; listing); “Rose E. Colegrove. Died: 4 Nov 1967, Spokane City, Spokane Co, WA.” (WA State Death Index: Certificate #-26231)

Comer, Amanda York; (b. 2-16-1850; d. 10-03-1907; w/o Samuel; listing)

Comer, infant; (no marker; listing) “Comers infant; #167; d. 8-10-1902, age one day.” (Lincoln County Auditor: Death Return) {Edit: “Thomas Comer, 23, CA, laborer. Della Comer, 20, MO.” (Creston 1902 City Census);

Comer, Samuel R.; (no dates; Civil War; listing) “S. R. Conner (sic). Undated (in Jan-Feb 1908 data); Voucher #194. Amount: $62.15. Wife’s sickness and death; Creston.” (GAR Relief Application: Lincoln Co Auditor); {Edit: “S. R. Comer, 66, KY, marr.; A, female, 57, TN; C, male, 18, WA; Joseph, 30, TN.” (1902 Creston City Census); Samuel R Comer was proprietor of a confection store in 1910 in Creston.}

Covey, Ida Viola; (d. 7-25-1946, age 67; Added) “Ida Viola Covey. #263; Ordered by Lewis V. Covey. Death: 7-25-1946, 9:15 a.m., at Johnston’s Hospital. Funeral: 7-28-1946 at 12:30 p.m. at Creston Christian Church, Ernest T. Mitchell, Clergyman. Burial: 7-28-1946 at 12:30 p.m. Interment: Creston. Age: 67 yrs 11 months 23 days. Married. Housewife. Birthplace: Idaho; Residing Here: 35 years. Certifying Physician: J E Anderson.” (Strates)

Covey, Lewis U.; (b. 1881; d. 1957; funeral marker base of Wilmer C. Johnson stone; listing)

Covey, Mrs. Lewis; (no marker; listing) See Ida Viola Covey.

Cox, Joe; (no marker; listing)

Crigger, infant; (no marker; listing) “Word from the Sacred Heart hospital at Spokane reported the death of one twin born at Wilbur, 16 days ago, to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Crigger of Peach. The infants were born two months prematurely and were placed in an incubator. The other twin is reported well.” (Odessa Record: 11-25-1937)

Cronn, Anna; (b. 5-08-1866; d. 6-20-1916; age: 51 yr 1 mo 12 days; w/o G. W.; listing) “George W. Cronn has filed a report and petition for distribution in the estate of Anna Cross, deceased, which will be heard on Dec 8^th.” (Odessa Record: 12-14-1923)

Cronn, Clarence C.; (b. 3-28-1893; d. 10-01-1954; Aero Sq WW I; listing); “Clarence C. Cronn. Died: 1 Oct 1954, age 51, Vancouver, Clark Co, WA. Father: George Cronn. Mother: Anna Bel Campbell.” (WA State Death Records);

Cronn, George W.; (b. 1858; d. 1925; Woodman; listing)

Cuddeback, Peter W.; (b. 1842; d. 1914; listing) * “Peter W. Cuddeback was born in Illinois in 1843. In 1861 he crossed the plains with his family to California. For some time after his arrival at the Golden Gate he was engaged in the training of wild horses, but later turned his attention to freighting and farming. He came overland to Walla Walla in 1879. In the fall of that year he was in Spokane and the following year he came to Lincoln County. He homesteaded about three miles southwest of Creston. His capital consisted of three Cayuses, a wagon, and his own indomitable pluck. He made frequent trips to Walla Walla for supplies. As the country developed, he became one of the substantial citizens and a booster for his community.” (Wilbur Register: Golden Jubilee: June 1939)

Cunningham, O.; (empty; listing)

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Creston News and Notes

(Misc. Ledgers: B-108) Presbyterian Church of Creston, filed Dec 6, 1899, with J. W. Maib (Pres) W. R. Foster (Sec), and D. F. McKay (Treas).

Cahill: “Mrs. George Cahill, Creston, was granted a divorce from Claire Cahill, schoolteacher, whom she married at Cheney in 1931. She charged him with cruelty. She was given custody of a son and Mr. Cahill is to pay $50 attorneys’ fees and $15 a month, the court ordered.” (Odessa Record: 10-28-1937; typed as found)

Canfield: “Mrs. Effie Canfield of Creston was this week appointed administratrix of the $24,000 estate of Robert R Stewart, Davenport’s last GAR member, and his wife, Eva Ellen Stewart, her parents. The heirs include two sons and six daughters.” (Odessa Record: 8-16-1935)

Carman: “Mrs Carman, a former resident of Creston, died at Spokane the 4^th inst.” (Citizen: 5-14-1909)

Carpenter: “A little son of Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter of Creston died of bowel and stomach disorders Sept 27^th.” (Citizen: 10-08-1909)

Carpenter: “Estray—Taken up at my place, seven miles east of Creston on the 20^th day on Nov 1898, one red steer two years old, branded figure 5 on left ribs, also blotch brand on right hip, slit in right ear. The owner, come and prove property and pay charges and take the same away, or it will be sold according the estray law. Patrick Carpenter, Creston, Wash.” (LCT: 1-27-1899)

Carter: Thomas Carter left last Friday morning for Sunrise, Oregon, where he was married on Dec 15 to Miss Sarah Miller at the home of her parents in that place. Miss Miller lived in Creston for a year or so, says the News.” (LCT: 12-15-1903)

Cochran: “C. A. Straub has resigned as town marshal and Robert Cochran is now decorated with the official star, says the Creston News. Mr Straub could not give the position the attention it should have on account of his business, which is located outside of the district that needs the eagle eye.” (LCT: 9-15-1903)

Cole: “J. C. Cole, of Creston, purchased a fine new wagon of Messrs Glasgow & McLean, of Davenport, last week.” (LCT: 3-27-1896)

Cole: James Jesse Cole was born on Sept 12, 1854, the son of Andrew and Polly (James) Cole. The family moved to Douglas County, Oregon in 1875. James Cole came to Lincoln County, WA in 1880 with a party of men: Newt Grenstedt, Thomas Cooper, and a brother, J. C. Cole. In 1874, James Cole had married Miss Mattie E., daughter of Levi and Nancy J. (Houston) Herren, of Virginia. Mrs. Cole was born Oct 9, 1854. Having no children of their own, James and Mattie raised a nephew and niece, Roy and Cordie Debord. Andrew J Cole was born in Virginia on May 21, 1864, another brother to James Jesse. Their father fought in the Civil War. In 1900 Andrew J. Cole married Miss Mary G., daughter of Peter J. and Mary A. (Sherwood) Barbre. Two children were born to them, Eugene and Homer J. Portrait photo of Andrew J. Cole. (Details taken from 1904 History of Big Bend-p. 248, 256 & 498)

Comer: Samuel R. Comer was born in Monroe County, Kentucky on Aug 12, 1834, the son of Masten and Susan (Pinkley) Comer. His father died when he was young, one of twelve children left fatherless. Samuel enlisted in the Fifth Kentucky Cavalry and served three years and seven months. In 1857 he married Miss Elizabeth York, the daughter of Andrew and Louise (McCormick) York. Three children were born to them: Clayton M., Arcenie B., and Samuel. His wife, Elizabeth died in 1867. The following year he married her sister, Amanda A. York and the family increased with Joseph F., Bettie J., Mary E., Thomas P., Mattie S., Viola V., and Grover C.. In 1870 he went to California, and to Lincoln County, WA in 1880, settling near Harrington, later moving to Chelan, and finally to Creston in 1900. (details from 1904 History of Big Bend) Undated (in Jan-Feb 1908 data); Voucher #194. Amount: $62.15. Wife’s sickness and death; Creston.” (GAR Relief Application: Lincoln Co Auditor); {Edit: “S R Comer, 66, KY, marr.; A, female, 57, TN; C, male, 18, WA; Joseph, 30, TN.” (1902 Creston City Census); Samuel R Comer was proprietor of a confection store in 1910 in Creston.}“Samuel R Comer. Died: 13 Sept 1922, age 88, Spokane, Spokane Co, WA. Father: Maston Comer. Mother: Susan Pinkley. Spouse: Amanda Comer. Batch ID #275981.” (WA State Death Records)

Cooper: “Last Friday The Citizen office has the pleasure of a short call from T. M. Cooper, a real estate man of Spokane, who was one of the earliest settlers in this country and a man who has also been closely connected with the political history of Lincoln County. ‘I settled north of Creston in 1880,’ said Mr. Cooper. ‘This was a stock country then and our nearest post office was in Spokane 80 miles away. The next post office established was in Cheney and the third one was in Sprague. The first winter here I went five months without seeing a human being. Land had no value. I sold lots of land for 37 ½ cents an acre. Later it sold for 50 cents and 75 cents an acre. The Northern Pacific made me an offer to buy all their lands in this county for 37 ½ cents an acre. I went all over trying to get the money as I realized that the offer was a bargain, but I could not raise the money. I got no encouragement. Spokane people laughed at me and so I had to give it up. The railroad company made the Hay brothers, of Wilbur, the same offer. They took it up and that was the starter of their fortunes. In 1894 I sold wheat in the Big Bend for 14 cents a bushel and paid 10 cents each for the sacks. I never got rich at that.’ Mr. Cooper was at one time county treasurer of this county and was also elected county auditor. He wrote the first set of abstracts for Lincoln County, which set is now owned by Jarvis and Sons of Davenport.” (Citizen: 5-25-1917)

Cox: “Funeral services were held for Joseph Cox of Greenacres on Friday, Feb 20, at 11 a.m. In the Chapel of the Valley of the Thornhill Valley Funeral Home with the Rev George Thomas and the Rev Frank G. VanDoren officiating. Interment was in The Pines Cemetery…Mr. Cox was born near Thackerey, Hamilton Co, IL, on Sept 7, 1873, and passed away on Monday, Feb 16, 1970, at the age of 96 years and 5 months in Spokane. He taught school at the Brent’s School north of Creston, and at Miles. He started farming near Creston in 1906 and retired in 1943 to Spokane Valley where he lived the remainder of his life. He was married to Iva Golliher on Nov 16, 1906, at Thackerey, IL. He is survived by his wife Iva, 5 daughters,… and 3 sons,…” (excerpt Dav. Times: 2-26-1970)

Creston 1912 Graduates: Violet Dungan, Florence Thornbrue Timm, Arleigh Hough, Daisy Boyles Alberg, Elmer Moe, Vada French Deisener and Anna Davis Sullivan. (names taken from Wilber Register: Golden Jubilee)

Creston Baptist Church: “Henry Mangis was largely responsible for the building of the Baptist Church and it, too, had a large congregation at one time. They usually shared a pastor with Wilbur or depended on itinerant preachers. The Christian congregation also used the church for a year or two and then the Lutherans rented it and used it for some years, a preacher coming from Wilbur. Early this spring the church was purchased from Chas Mangis by Dan Reed, who tore it down and converted it into tourist cabins.” (Wilbur Golden Jubilee: June 1939)

Creston Catholic Church: “The Catholic Church still is in use although so many of its members have moved away, services are held only once a month. Of the early day families who attended church, the Kunz, Fraser, Sullivan, Rosman, Allen (Mrs. Nead), Hugh Carpenter and Chas Kiblen are about all that are living in this community.” (Wilbur Golden Jubilee: June 1939)

Creston Christian Church: “Since the Christian church, or Disciples of Christ, is the only active church in town today, it might be interesting to give its history in more detail than the others. Also more accurate information is available. We are indebted to The Northwest Christian of December, 1925, in which is given a history of the church compiled by the pastor at that time, Ross J. Allen, from notes written by Mrs Ruth Greenwood. Prior to 1907 there were a few people who had been affiliated with the Christian Church in other communities, among them J. J. Dodd, S. A. Comer and his two daughters, Mrs. Jas Elliott and Mrs. Geo Dodd. About that year Walter Reed of Davenport held meetings in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evenings. The congregation was made up largely of Baptists, who at that time had no minister. These weekly meetings went on for a year when it was decided to organize a Sunday school. The only place available was a dilapidated store building on Railroad Street which at one time was used as a saloon. Among the young men who helped make the school successful were Roy C. Fox, Roy Woods, Arleigh Hough, Fred and Elmer Moe, William Deisener and Luther Hoss. Mrs. Joe Hudspeth was also an ardent worker. IN 1909, Francis Ware held a series of revival meetings in the Baptist church, and shortly afterward the Methodist church was bought and regular services were held. The first minister was Elder Smith, who had been a friend of James A. Garfield, at Hiram College. Then followed Nelson O. Williams and Gifford Ernest. Ernest I. Mitchell, a local man, who was finishing his theological course at Spokane University, was called and he served the church until 1919. By 1915 the church had grown so large in membership that the need for a more adequate building was felt, resulting in a building committee being appointed, consisting of Elmer Moe, George Anyon, E. I. Mitchell, R. G. Cuddeback and M. D. Dungan. Work was begun in 1916 and in December 1917, Rev Geo W. Knepper, of Spokane, now the pastor a large city church in Ohio, preached the dedicatory sermon. Mr. Mitchell was succeeded by Roy C. Jacobs and it was during his ministry that the building debt was paid off and the last note burned in 1923, on the same day that the succeeding pastor, Ross J Allen, was installed. Following Mr .Allen came Earl Van Doren and George Thomas. The depression years hit the once prosperous church and by 1933 services were discontinued and not until the same fall, when Rev and Mrs. Mitchell came back from Kingston to care for their aged parents, did services begin again. Rev Mitchell has served the congregation continuously since.” (Wilbur Golden Jubilee: June 1939)

Creston Methodist Church: “The Methodists were never very strong here. They bought the addition to the first schoolhouse and met in it until the Christian congregation purchased it from them and their congregation merged with the other churches.” (Wilbur Golden Jubilee: June 1939);

Creston Presbyterian Church: “The Presbyterian congregation was quite a strong organization for some 20 years. Among the early members still living here are Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Foster, D F. McKay and H. T. Vincent. Their church had been unused some eight years when it was burned in 1925.” (Wilbur Golden Jubilee: June 1939)

Cuddeback: * “Peter W. Cuddeback was born in Illinois in 1843. IN 1861 he crossed the plains with his family to California. For some time after his arrival at the Golden Gate he was engaged in the training of wild horses, but later turned his attention to freighting and farming. He came overland to Walla Walla in 1879. In the fall of that year he was in Spokane and the following year he came to Lincoln County. He homesteaded about three miles southwest of Creston. His capital consisted of three cayuses, a wagon, and his own indominable pluck. He made frequent trips to Walla Walla for supplies. As the country developed, he became one of the substantial citizens and a booster for his community.” (Wilbur Register: Golden Jubilee)

Cunningham: “Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham, last Thursday, a little son.” (LCT: 3-08-1901) (Edit: This birth did not appear in the Lincoln Co Auditor Birth Ledger to 1907)

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Creston Cemetery, Creston, Lincoln county, Washington

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