Spring
Creek Cemetery
Spring
Creek Cemetery
Submitted by Marge Womach
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Spring Creek Cemetery is located in SE ¼ of SE ¼ of Sec 22 Twp 26 N Range 39, 4 miles NE of Reardan. This land was originally patented by John Surber, issued on 11-23-1891 and defined as 160 acres in the S ½ of the S ½ of Sec 22 Twp 26N Range 39. This land was owned by Fred B Barnard as shown on the 1911 Atlas. See more information about the cemetery on Page A
Rattray surname: “A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Jerry Rockhold Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock when Edgar E Rockhold and Miss Eva Janette Rattray were united in marriage by Rev O S Wilson. The bride looked lovely in green silk while the handsome groom wore the conventional black. The attendants were Chas Heath and Mrs Alma Webster. After the ceremony the company, led by the bridal couple, repaired to the dining room where they gathered round a table that fairly groaned under the load of good things prepared for the occasion. Only the members of the two families and the attendants were present. Mr and Mrs Rockhold will reside in Reardan.—Reardan Gazette” (LCT: 10-26-1906) “Clarence Rattray of Reardan passed away on Feb 10 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane from complications of cancer and pneumonia at the age of 81 years, four months and 22 days. He was born to Tom and Maude Rattray on Sept 9, 1918 on Four Mound Prairie, where his grandparents homesteaded in 1880. They came there by covered wagon and oxen from Coffeeville, KS. Clarence was the fourth generation to make his home on the family property as he lived there most of his married life… Funeral service was held at Ball and Dodd North in Spokane on Feb 14, with burial at West Greenwood Cemetery.” (excerpt Dav. Times: 3-02-2000)
Rattray, Amanda J; b. (6-19-1883; d. 10-18-1905). “Amanda Rattray. Died: 10-18-1905, age 22. Cause of Death: Septicaemia. Place of death: Spokane, WA. Burial: Reardan, Lincoln Co, WA. Funeral Home: J D Buchanan.” (Spokane County Death Return);
Rattray, Amelia L Weyhi; b. 11-21-1854; d. 11-27-1918; Mother. (Amelia’s maiden name is taken from the Statistical Particulars on her daughter’s marriage certificate dated Nov 6, 1907 in Spokane. Amelia was born in Wisconsin, the wife of William S Rattray, born Scotland.
Rattray, Baby Harry (F); b. (8-09-1934; d. 8-10-1934). “Infant Rattray, male, died: 10 Aug 1934, Spokane, Spokane Co, WA. Father: Floyd Rattray. Mother: Grace Pietz.” (WA State Death Records);
Rattray, Floyd W; b. 9-10-1905; d. 3-__-1985; (shared with Grace) “Floyd Rattray. Died: March 1985, Nine Mile Falls, WA. Birth: 9-10-1905.” (SS Death Index);
Rattray, Grace E Pietz; b. 12-1_-1913; d. 8-15-1934. “Grace Ella Rattray. Died: 15 Aug 1934, Spokane, Spokane Co, WA. Aged: 20 yrs. Father: G E Rietz. Mother: Myrtle Russell. Spouse: Floyd Rattray.” (WA State Death Records); “This is to Certify, that the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, by authority of a License bearing date the 3 day of Oct AD, 1931 and issued by the County Auditor of Spokane, died on the 3 day of Oct AD 1931, at Spokane, in the County and State aforesaid, join in Lawful Wedlock Floyd Rattray of the County of Spokane, State of WA and Grace Pietz, of the County of Spokane, State of WA, with their mutual assent, in the presence of George Pietz and Alma F Mann, witnesses. In Testimony Whereof, witness the signatures of the parties to said ceremony, the witnesses and myself, this 3 day of Oct AD, 1931. Chas A Gram, Justice of the Peace, Spokane, WA.” (Spokane Co Auditor: Marriage Certificate #45578; filed Oct 13, 1931)
Rattray, Lloyd (S); b. (9-10-1905; d. 1-02-1906); Twin Brother.
Rattray, William S; b. 12-13-1850; d. 4-15-1937; Father; (shared with Amelia L). “William Stewart Rattray. Died: 15 April 1937, age 86, Davenport, Lincoln Co, WA. Father: Thomas Rattray. Mother: Janet Harris. Spouse: Amelia Scott.” (WA State Death Records); {Edit: Alice Rattray, daughter of Wm S Rattray and his wife Amelia Weyhi, married Thomas Emley on Nov 6, 1907 at Spokane. The Statistical Particulars of the Marriage Certificate show that William S Rattray was born in Scotland. Amelia was born in WI, and Alice was born in MN.}
Reynolds Land Patent: “Patentee: John Q Reynolds. Issue Date: 2-23-1892, Spokane Land Office. 159.1 Acres, Lincoln Co, WA. Parts of 4-25N-39E.”
Reynolds Land Patent: “Patentee: Logan Reynolds. Issue Date: 3-05-1891, Spokane Land Office. 160 Acres, Lincoln Co, WA. E ½ E ½ 34-26N-38E.”
Reynolds, Donald K; b. 7-29-1903; d. 9-30-1903.
Reynolds, infant; “not named. Female, white, birth: 2-04-1909. Stillborn. Father: John Q Reynolds, b. MO. Mother: Anna McDonald, born TN. Informant: (not given); Death: Stillborn. Burial: Spring Creek on Feb 4, 1909. Undertaker: none.” (WA State Board of Health: Certificate of Death)
Reynolds, J Q;
{no dates, Co F 12th MO Cavalry (see below).} “J Q Reynolds,
son of J Q Reynolds (died Nov 21, 1892) and of Nancy P Reynolds (died 19 Nov
1897). Patent dated Feb 23, 1892 for S ½ NE ¼ and SE ¼ NW ¼ and Lot 1 of Sec
4 Twp 25 R 39. Children of JQ Sr and Nancy Reynolds: Elizabeth Bebout; Wm A
Reynolds; Mary R Capps; Susan Green, and J Q Reynolds.”
(notes from affidavit of J Q Reynolds in Misc B page 354 with Lincoln Co
Auditor: 1892) First Baptist Church of Reardan filed Articles of Incorporation
on May 11, 1893. J Q Reynolds was one of the trustees. (Lincoln Co Auditor);
(Apparent two stones same man)
Reynolds, John Q; b. 12-07-1824; d. 11-21-1892; (shared with Nancy P & Donald). (See also Lincoln Co Probate file #513, filed about 1900, for the estate of John Q Reynolds. Did not view file.)
Reynolds, Kenneth W; b. 6-12-1914; d. 10-06-1998; Husband, Brother, Uncle. “Kenneth W Reynolds. Died: 10-06-1998, Reardan, Lincoln Co, WA. Birth: 6-12-1914.” (SS Death Index); “Kenneth W Reynolds of Reardan passed away Oct 6 at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane. He was 84. He was born June 12, 1914, in Garfield, WA, to John and Anna McDonald Reynolds. He graduated from Reardan High School in 1936. After graduation, he helped with family farming north of Reardan, and also worked in Spokane for a furnace cleaning and fencing business. Mr Reynolds then entered the US Army Air Force during WW II, serving in Burma. After the war, he worked in Spokane for a few years and then returned to Reardan, living about a mile north of town where he worked for many area farmers. ON July 22, 1987, Mr Reynolds married for the first time to Ida Kinservik. The couple traveled for several years until his health problems restricted them. Mr Reynolds was a life member of the National Rifle Association and the Eagles Lodge Aries #2 of Spokane. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Ida Reynolds in Reardan; two sisters, Marian Triesch of Seattle and Pamela Reynolds of Bradenton, FL; and many friends. Funeral service was Saturday, Oct 10, and interment was at Spring Creek Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport handled the arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 10-15-1998)
Reynolds, Nancy P; {b. 9-07-1832; d. 3-19-1897.} “J Q Reynolds, son of J Q Reynolds (died Nov 21, 1892) and of Nancy P Reynolds (died 19 Nov 1897). Patent dated Feb 23, 1892 for S ½ NE ¼ and SE ¼ NW ¼ and Lot 1 of Sec 4 Twp 25 R 39. Children of JQ Sr and Nancy Reynolds: Elizabeth Bebout; Wm A Reynolds; Mary R Capps; Susan Green, and J Q Reynolds.” (notes from affidavit of J Q Reynolds in Misc. B page 354 with Lincoln Co Auditor) “Reynolds, Mrs Nancy. Dated: March 16, 1897; Warrant #13, for $50. Headquarters Reardan, destitution of soldier’s widow, now point of death.” (Lincoln Co GAR Relief Applications: 3-16-1897) “Reynolds, Nancy P. Died: March 19, 1897 near Reardan, age 65. Birth: MO. Residence: near Reardan. Father: Mathew Kidd, born KY; Mother: Mary Greidner, born KY.” (Lincoln Co Auditor death certificate: 3-19-1897) “In 1890, in Reardan, Mr (Wm H) Capps married Miss Mary, daughter of J Q and Nancy (Kidd) Reynolds, natives of North Carolina. The father came to Missouri in early day and from there in 1888, journeyed with his family to Lincoln County. He was a veteran of the Civil War. Mrs Reynolds died several years since.” (History of Big Bend-1904)
Rice surname: First Baptist Church of Reardan filed Articles of Incorporation on May 11, 1893. J F Rice was one of the trustees. (Lincoln Co Auditor);
Rice, Alice R; b. 1893; d. 11-05-1967; 74 yrs 8 mos 9 days.
Rice, John O; b. 1892; d. 1983; (shared with Alice R). “John Rice. Died: March 1983. Birth: 25 July 1892. Last Residence: Spokane, Spokane Co, WA.” (SS Death Index);
Rockhold Land Patent: “Patentee: Jerry Rockhold. Issue Date: 7-10-1883, Colfax Land Office. 160 Acres, Lincoln Co, WA. NE 12-26N-39E.”
Rockhold surname: “A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Jerry Rockhold Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock when Edgar E Rockhold and Miss Eva Janette Rattray were united in marriage by Rev O S Wilson. The bride looked lovely in green silk while the handsome groom wore the conventional black. The attendants were Chas Heath and Mrs Alma Webster. After the ceremony the company, led by the bridal couple, repaired to the dining room where they gathered round a table that fairly groaned under the load of good things prepared for the occasion. Only the members of the two families and the attendants were present. Mr and Mrs Rockhold will reside in Reardan.—Reardan Gazette” (LCT: 10-26-1906)
Rockhold, Jessie E; b. 1885; d. 1957. “Jessie R Rockhold. Died: 6 April 1957, age 72, Spokane, Spokane Co, WA. Father: William S Rattray. Mother: Amelia Weyhe.” (WA State Death Records);
Rollison, Fannie A; {d. 1-08-1901; 67 yrs; m/o PM Crosby.} “Rolson, Ranny A. Lincoln County probate file #479 was filed Feb 13, 1901 showing the death of Ranny A Rolson on Jan 8, 1901 in Lincoln County. The name appears in the file as Rolson and Rollison. The property was shown to be in SE ¼ 20-26-39 with the only heir and petitioner, his daughter, Phebe M Crosby, age 44, of Reardan.” (probate file notes: 1-08-1901) “Charles R Crosby, 48, ME, married 28 yrs; Phoebe M Crosby, 43, OH, 3/2 children born/living; Claude H Crosby, 14; Fannie Rolison (sic), 67.” (1900 Reardan, Lincoln Co, WA census);
Smelcer Land Patent: “Patentee: George Smelcer. Issue Date: 3-13-1893, Spokane Land Office. 80 Acres, Lincoln Co, WA. N ½ SE 6-26N-39E.”
Smelcer Land Patent: “Patentee: George Smelcer. Issue Date: 5-03-1900, Spokane Land Office. 80 Acres, Lincoln Co, WA. N ½ SE 30-27N-39E.”
Smelcer surname: “License Date: March 1, 1897. Groom: W R Smelcer, age 33, 2nd marriage. Residence: Hazard, WA. Birthplace: Iowa. Rancher. Father: George Smelcer. Mother: Lucinda Noran (sic). Bride: Miss Mary Glad, age 28, 1st marriage. Residence: Hazard, WA. Father: John Glad. Mother: Lara Regar (illegible); Marriage: March 1, 1897, Spokane, WA. J M Allen, Minister. Witnesses: L M Pefley, Sadie Petiur (illegigle).” (Marriage Return: Spokane County Auditor; #752)
Smelcer, George; b. 1-01-1835; d. 7-01-1900; 65 yrs; h/o Lucinda T. “George Smelcer, whose death occurred July 1, 1900, came west from St Joe, MO, in the spring of 1882, bought railroad land and took up the homestead comprising the present well-improved land owned by his widow about nine miles northeast of Mondovi. Born in Indiana, Jan 1, 1835, he at the age of fifteen migrated to Black Hawk county, Iowa, where he met Lucinda Nolen, to whom he was married, Dec 16, 1859. Mrs Smelcer was born in Greene County, Indiana, May 11, 1845. At the age of seven she accompanied her parents, Sangford A and Elizabeth (Taylor) Nolen, to Illinois, where her father died. Later she and her mother moved to Iowa, where she was married. In 1866 Mr and Mrs Smelcer removed to St Joe, Missouri, making this city their home until their departure in 1882 to the unsettled west. Though a miller by trade, having owned and run a flour mill in Missouri for fifteen years, Mr Smelcer at once set about improving his land with most excellent results, as is attested by the comfortable home, fine grain land, and prolific orchard of his widow’s heritage. To Mr and Mrs Smelcer were born eight children: Mary E, wife of James Pilent of Deer Park; William R, married to Mary Glads of Spokane; Clara A, wife of T T Castle, of St Joe, Missouri; Birdie A, wife of H L Williams, of Republic; George V, married to Amanda Dresser, of Deer Park; Sangford Allen, married to Metta I McClain, of Mondovi; James Nestor and Chester Arthur, both of Mondovi. They are grandparents of twenty-two grandchildren. Mr Smelcer was a hard working man, enjoying the esteem of all who knew him, fairly well educated, with an active interest in educational matters, and serving at one time as school clerk for a period of twelve years. He was a good, upright man. In his church affiliations he was a Lutheran, to which faith his widow also subscribes.” (History of Big Bend-1904; photo in original); Their daughter, Lillie E Wegner, who died Aug 15 (1973) in Davenport was buried at the Reardan Cemetery. (Mary Smelcer Pilant and her husband James resided in Lincoln Co in 1892 and were on the census next to her parents.) George and Lucinda Smelcer were on the 1870 Rochester, Andrew Co, MO census with the following children: Mary E, 9; William 8; Clara A, 4; and Birdie A, 1. On the 1880 census they were on the Monroe, Andrew Co, MO census with the following children: William, 17; Clara, 13; Bird A, 11; George V, 8; and Sanford A, 6. On the 1892 Lincoln Co census George and Lucinda had in their household: Wm R, Sangford, James Nester, Arthur and George V with his wife and child. By 1900 they were on the Reardan 1900 census with two children residing with them: Nester, 19; and Arthur, 15.
Smelcer, Lucinda T; d. 8-21-1912; 65 yrs. (w/o George Smelcer; daughter of Sangford A Nolen and his wife Elizabeth Taylor); “George Smelcer, Sr, 56, IN; Lucinda, 49, IN; W R, 30, IA; S A, 18, MO; J N, 11, MO; Arthur, 8, WA. and G V, 20, MO; N M, 20, MO, V A, 0, WA.” (1892 Lincoln Co Census, family of George Sr and family of G V Smelcer);
Sperry, Ray; b. 1881; d. 1924. “Believed to have been crazed by jealousy, Ray Sperry, age 41, traveled from house to house at Reardan about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and instantly killed Miss Velma Beeman, 19, Dow Lathrom, 27, and James S Dueber, 30, wounded Steven Lathrom and then shot himself. Sperry, who lived in the Reardan district since boyhood, had been keeping company with Miss Beeman for about a year until recently, when it is said she refused to associate with him and began going out with Dow Lathrom.” (Davenport Times: 10-28-1999 in 75 Years Ago, Representing 10-30-1924)
Stanley burials suspect: It has been suggested by Thornbrue relations that several of the Stanley burials took place in Spring Creek Cemetery rather than in the Mondovi Cemetery. Documentation to support either claim has not been located and hence they are presently being recorded in both cemeteries, until clarification is found.
Stanley, (Julia) Anna; (unconfirmed burial; b. 2-22-1870; d. 4-03-1903; d/o Joseph Thornbrue; w/o Edson Stanley) {Edit: Female Stanley. Born: 9-19-1899, Lincoln Co. Father: Edson Stanley, age 33, born IL. Mother: Anna Thornbrue, 29, born Kansas. See also Thornbrue, in History of Big Bend. There were no known burial of the Stanley surname in the Spring Creek Cemetery with the Thornbrue family, nor in the Reardan Cemetery.} Anna Stanley was identified with her children in the estate of her father, Joseph Thornbrue as: Julia A Stanley, (deceased dau w/ heirs: Grattis E Stanley, 13, Mondovi; Bernice E Stanley, 11, Mondovi; and Elgin G Stanley, 9, Mondovi); “The children of whom Mr and Mrs (Joseph H) Thornbrue have been parents are: Elijah H; John D; Charles A; Mrs Emma Stinsman; Mrs Addie Young; Mrs Anna Stanley, who died April 3, 1903; Joseph N; and George A.” (History of Big Bend); “Julia A Thornbrue, daughter of Joseph and Julia McCain Thornbrue, was born Feb 22, 1870 in Oskaloosa Township, Jefferson Co, KS. Jan 22, 1889, Julia married Edson Stanley. Children of Edson Stanley and Julia Ann Thornbrue were: Gladys Erma (b. 7-07-1890), Bernice Edna (b. 9-02-1892), Elgine G (b. 9-08-1894), and Elfreda (b. 9-19-1899).” (details provided by family);
Stanley, Elfreda (Miss): d/o Edson Stanley and his wife Julia Ann Thornbrue Stanley. “Elfreda Stanley was born Sept 19, 1899 in Lincoln Co, WA. “Mr. & Mrs. Edson Stanley’s little 3 year old girl, which has been sick for a couple of years, died last Friday night at their home near Mondovi. Mrs. Stanley had recently returned from a visit to Colorado where it was hoped the change would prove helpful to the sick girl.” (LCT: 12-02-1902)
Stanley,
infant; (d. 1902);
“Mr & Mrs Edson Stanley’s little 3 year old girl, which
has been sick for a couple of years, died last Friday night at their home near
Mondovi. Mrs Stanley had recently returned from a visit to
Stevens Land Patent: “Patentee: Andrew J Stevens. Issue Date: 1-10-1885, Colfax Land Office. 160 Acres, Lincoln Co, WA. SE 14-26N-38E.”
Stevens Land Patent: “Patentee: Bartlet F Stevens. Issue Date: 3-13-1893, Spokane Land Office. 160 Acres, Lincoln Co, WA. NW 26-23N-39E.”
Stevens Land Patent: “Patentee: Vernon L Stevens. Mildred E Stevens. George J Stevens. Issue Date: 10-16-1914, Spokane Land Office. 160 Acres, Lincoln Co, WA. SW 4-26N-38E.”
Stevens, Iva May; {b. 1892; d. 1925; (on stone with Bentleys).} “Iva May Stevens. Died: 3 April 1925, age 32, Spokane, Spokane Co, WA. Father: S S Bentley. Mother: Mary E Warren. Spouse: Kenneth M Stevens.” (WA State Death Records); “To Mr and Mrs Sherman S Bentley, the following children have been born: Lola E, James M, deceased, Iva M, Cora E, Ralph S, and Ruth E.” (History of Big Bend-1904)
Surber Land Patent: “Patentee: John Surber. Issue Date: 11-23-1891, Spokane Land Office. 160 Acres, Lincoln Co, WA. S ½ S ½ 22-26N-39E.”
Surber surname: Elizabeth Surber Hostetter Davidson died Mar 24, 1886 at the age of 23 yrs 7 mos 4 days. She was a daughter of John and Missouri (Stephens) Surber. Elizabeth first married Joel C Hostetter, who died in August 1884, leaving Elizabeth to raise their son John William Hostetter. She married Thomas Davidson who apparently deserted her son, John, following her death, according to a guardianship file in Lincoln Co Superior Court that was filed on May 4, 1886.
Surber, Florence; b. 1882; d. 1890; (shared stone with HW, JB, JP, John, Missouri & WE). {Edit: Florence Surber was shown on the 1885 census age 4, on the 1887 as age 5, and on the 1889 WA Territorial census as Fannie, age 7, born in WA Territory, to John and Missouri Surber. No record of death was found for Florence except her tombstone.}
Surber, Henry W; b. 1859; d. 1886; (shared with Florence, JB, JP, John, Missouri & WE). {Edit: Henry W Surber was reportedly born in TX, in 1859, first child of John and Missouri Surber. He appeared on the Lincoln Co 1885 census with the family and died in 1886, the same year as his brother, J P. No record of death was located for them.}
Surber, Jacob B; b. 1875; d. 1895; (shared w/ HW, Florence, JP, John, Missouri & WE). {Edit: Jacob B Surber was shown on the 1885 Lincoln Co Census with his parents, John and Missouri Surber, as age 10, born MO. He was on the 1887 Lincoln Co Census with his parents, as age 12, born MO. On the 1889 WA Territorial Census for Lincoln Co he was age 15, born MO. The last census that Jacob appears on is the 1892 Lincoln Co census where his age was 17. No death record was located for Jacob Surber.}
Surber, Jacob N; (added); “Jacob N Surber. Died: 9-01-1965. Burial: Spring Creek Cemetery, Reardan, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial permit) “Jacob Surber. Died: Sept 1965. Birth: 16 Jan 1885.” (SS Death Index); “Jacob N Surber. Died: 9-01-1965, Spokane City, Spokane Co, WA. Residence, Spokane City, WA.” (WA Death Index); “Jacob N Surber, lodger, 35, b. WA. Father born IL; Mother born WI.” (1920 Spokane, WA Census) “Jacob Newton Surber. Age: 34. Birth: Jan 16, 1884. White. Farming. Homestead in Roundup Co, MT. Nearest relative: John Colfax Surber, Reardan, Lincoln Co, WA. Tall. Gray eyes. Black Hair.” (Registration Card, 9-10-1918, Local Board, Musselshell Co, Roundup, Montana); “John Surber, 62; Missouri Surber, 59; Newton Surber, 15.” (1900 Reardan, Lincoln Co, WA Census details);
Surber, J P; b. 1871; d. 1886; (shared w/ HW, Florence, JB, John, Missouri & WE). {Edit: J P Surber was born about 1872 in Missouri to John and Missouri Surber. About 1880 the family migrated from Missouri to Lincoln Co, WA. J P Surber appeared on the 1885 Lincoln Co census with his parents, John and Missouri, as aged 13, born MO. Prior to the 1887 census, he had died. No record of death was located.}
Surber, John;
b. 1838; d. 1916; (h/o Missouri Stephens); (s/w HW, JB, JP, Florence, Missouri
& WE). {Edit: John Surber, 53,
IN; Missouri, 40, MO; John Jr, 23, MO; J B, male, 17, MO; R A, female, 14, MO;
and J N, male, 7, WA appeared on the 1892 Lincoln Co Census. The family was also
on the 1885 Lincoln Co Territorial Census with eight children in the household,
births ranging from Texas, Missouri and Washington Territory. John and Missouri
with five children were on the 1887 Lincoln Co census. The 1889 census shows
John and Missouri with five of their own children, and one grandson, shown as H
W Hostetter, age 8. John
Surber was born 14 April 1838 in Madison, Indiana. He died Aug 10, 1916 in
Reardan, Lincoln Co, WA. He married Missouri Stephens and they were reportedly
the parents of the following known children: Nancy J, 1858; Henry, 1859;
Elizabeth, 1862; William E/R, 1863; Mary A, 1866; John C, 1869; J P, 1872; Jacob
B/D, 1874; Kate, 1877; Florence/Fannie, 1882; and James Newton, 1885.}
John Surber, friend, was mentioned in the listing of heirs in the estate
of Douglas McDougall in 1897, Lincoln Co Superior Court: Probate records.
John Surber’s name appears in the index of the Lincoln County Superior
Court ledger, Record of Letters, page 46, regarding John Wm Hostetter, dated 4
May 1886. Did not view.
Surber, John C; (unconfirmed burial: d. 7-30-1947); “John C Surber. Died: 30 July 1947, age 77 yrs 11 mos 3 days, Reardan, Lincoln Co, WA. Father: John Surber. Mother: Missouri Stephes. Spouse: Magella Surber.” (WA State Death Records: File #2036212); “John Colfax Surber, Groom. Madge Poole, Bride. Marriage: 1897” (Lincoln Co Marriage Index; Record not retrieved);
Surber, Missouri Stephens; {b. 1842; d. 1907; (shared w/ HW, Flor., JB, JP, John & WE).} “Missouri Surber. Female, white, married, ordinary housework. Birth: Feb 5, 1842, Missouri. Aged: 65 yrs 6 mos 2 days. Father: H W Stevens, born Kentucky; Mother: Nancy McMullan, born KY. Informant: John Surber, Reardan, Wash. Death: Aug 17, 1907, 7 o’clock p.m. Cause: pneumonia of 5 days duration. H Z Dean, MD, Reardan, Wash. Burial: Spring Creek Cemetery, Aug 18, 1907. Undertaker: O W Stone, Davenport.” (WA State Board of Health: Cert. of Death: 8-17-1907)
Surber, W E; b. 1863; d. 1882; (shared with HW, JB, JP, Florence, John, & Missouri). {Edit: William E Surber was reportedly born in 1863, a son to John and Missouri (Stephens) Surber.
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Spring Creek Cemetery Obituaries, Lincoln County
Washington, submitted May 05, 2009 by Marge Womach.
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