THE KARYN PROJECT
OBITUARIES, DEATH RECORDS and MORE

PART ONE - SURNAMES W through Z

Everett Daily Herald
5-20-1912

Henry WACKTER, Sr., aged 80, died an early hour this morning at the home of his 
son, Henry WACKTER, 1917 Oakes avenue, leaving, besides his widow, two daughters 
and one son, residing in Michigan, Two sons, Edward, residing in Ballard, and 
Henry, who lives in this city.

Mr. WACKTER was a member of John Buford Post No 89, G.A.R., and Ladies of the 
G.A.R. He enlisted in the Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Kate in 1863, and was 
honorable discharged in September 1865, later following a captain’s life on Lake 
Superior. He came to Everett twenty-two years ago. 

The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock from the Bayside Catholic 
church, Rev. Father Saidon officiating, interment to follow in the GAR cemetery. 
Services at the grave will be under the auspices of the G.A.R. The funeral car 
will be in waiting at Nineteenth and Colby at 8'30 a.m. The ladies of the GAR will
hold services at the residence at 8:15 a.m.

Snohomish GAR Cemetery
WACKTER, Henry no info. (U.S. Navy)

OBITUARY 6-15-1928 
Post #10 Snohomish

Funeral services for Frank H. WAGNER were held at the St. Michael Catholic church 
at Snohomish Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock, the Rev. Father Van De Walle 
officiating. Interment was in the G.A.R. cemetery. 

Mr. WAGNER was born December 20, 1839 in Germany and died at the home of his son, 
William, at Machias, June 15, 88 years old. He was a butcher by trade and had 
resided at Machias for seventeen years and served in the Civil War as a Union 
Soldier. 

He is survived by his widow and five sons, Marcus and Louis M. in Mn., P.F. of 
Getchell, Wm F. and F.G. of Machias; and one daughter, Mrs. J.J. SOKLICH of 
Tacoma. 

Services were in charge of E. E. Purdy & Sons.

Frank H. WAGNER, 88, seventeen years a resident of Machias, died at the family 
home late Friday evening. He was born in Germany and had lived the the US for 64 
years, serving in the Civil war as a Union soldier. He is survived by a widow, 
five sons, Marus, and Louis M. in MN, P.F. WAGNER of Getchel, Wm. F. and F. C. of 
Machias; and one daughter , Mrs. J.J. Soklich of Tacoma. Funeral arrangements will 
be announced later from the Purdy and sons mortuary.

WAHL NOTES

Happy Valley Lutheran Cemetery

Edwin Gustav Wahl b/8/9/1914 died 9-25-1934 at Happy Valley Lutheran Cemetery in 
Stanwood, Wa (noted Son, Brother) 

Mrs. Gurine B. Wahl  age 907rs b/1/14/1877 Kristiansand Norway died 4-13-1967 

Everett Daily Herald
12-30-1909

Mrs. W.C. Wahlgren, of 3204 Center, died this morning at 5:30 o'clock. The funeral
arrangements will be announced later. 

Snohomish County Tribune
7-29-1898

Leonard Walker, son of George Walker died at the Everett hospital Friday evening 
of last week. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday by the Rev. H. H. Shawban 
at the residence of the young man's parents. The deceased died rather suddenly 
probably of quick consumption. He was a young man of exemplary character about 22 
years of age. 

Snohomish County Death Records 
Leonard Walker age 22 yrs. b/Wa died 7-22-1898 father George Walker & Betsy 
(Indian) 

Snohomish County Marriage Record
George Walker m Betsey Dyra 11-11-1878

1870 Snohomish County Census
George Walker 27 Shingle maker b/Ma
Alfonso Walker 6/12 mos half breed b/Wt

1889 Snohomish County Census
George Walker age 60 farmer b/Mich
Betsy 40 b/Mi 
Anson age 18 b/Mi
Ira age 16 b/Mi
Lenord 14 b/Mi
Hulda age 12 b/Mi
Edwin age 6 b/Mi

Snohomish County Tribune
7-30-1909

George Walker, one of the earliest pioneers of this region, died at his home near 
Mudgett's last night at the advanced age of 87 years. He was born at Portland, Me, 
May 23, 1822, and resided in this vicinity since the 50's. He leaves two sons, 
Anson and Ed Walker and three daughters, Miss Effie Walker and Mrs. David Talbott 
and Mrs. C.B. Cox, all of whom live on the Snohomish river. The time for the 
funeral has not been fixed. 

Snohomish County Marriage Record
George Walker m Betsey Dyra 11-11-1878

Snohomish County 1861 Census
George Walker farmer
1862
George Walker age 29
1870
George Walker age 37 b/Ma shingle maker
Al 6/12 mos. (half breed) b/Wt

Snohomish County Death Record
Leonard Walker age 22 died 7-22-1898 s/o George & Betsy 
Walker

Betsy Walker and her children are found on the Roblyn Rolls of Snohomish County as 
Indians. The census seems to have been wrong in its place of birth and race of 
Betsy and her children. Betsy her father as Tu-si-suss a full blood Quitbubach 
Indian (Skokomish) and mother Guas-quah, of full blood also of that tribe. 
Children noted (of seven, four were living 1918).
Anson b/1872
Izar 1874 (Talbott)
Hilda b/1879 (Cox)
Edward b/1888 

1889 Snohomish County Census
George Walker age 60 farmer b/Mi
Betsy age 40 b/Mi
Anson age 18 b/Mi
Ira age 16 b/Mi
Lenore age 14 b/Mi
Hulda age 12 b/Mi
Matilda age 9 b/Mi
Edwin age 6 b/Mi

Snohomish County Tribune
7-30-1909

Miss Effie Walker, daughter of George Walker, the old pioneer, whose funeral was 
held here Saturday, died last night at the family residence near Mudgett. She was 
overought with her fathers death. Effie was 18 years old. The funeral will be held 
from the family residence Thursday at 2 o'clock, Rev. F.A. Clarke, officiating. 
Interment will be at Woodlawn cemetery. The body will be at Purdy's chapel until 
the funeral. 

Woodlawn Cemetery
WALKER  Anson Frank 1/9/1928 s/o George & Betsy
WALKER  Betsy no infor.(before George death) Indian
WALKER  Leonard 7/23/1898 s/o George & Betsy
WALKER  George 5-23-1822 Portland Me    7-1909 h/o Betsy 

Snohomish County Tribune
12-24-1897

Tuesday night Mrs. Geoge Walters died after a five weeks sickness, at the home of 
her father Mr. L.B. Niles. Typhoid fever was cause of death. Mrs. Walters was but 
19 years old and had been married about four years. Thursday she was laid to rest 
by her living friends and relatives in Woodlawn cemetery. 

Woodlawn Cemetery
Lucy Niles Walters age 19 died 12-27-1897

Everett Daily Herlad
7/3/1920

The funeral of A.S. Walton was held from Challacombe & Fickel's yesterday at 10:30 
a.m. the Rev. E.M. Rogers officiating. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery. His 
brother from Anancortes and a sister from Seattle were in attendence.

Everett Daily Herald
1919

Stephen A. Ward died this morning at the home of his sister, Mrs. Maud Ratliff, 2011 
Kromer Ave. He is survived by his parents, Rm. and Mrs. George A Ward; his wife, 
Lillian E. Ward; one son, Donald, a daughter, Dorthea, and a baby daughter. Mr. and 
Mrs. Ward had been making their home at Yakima, Wa. He was 24 years old and held 
membership in Everett Lodge #479, B.P.O.E. and Everett Lodge #98, K.of P. Funeral 
arrangements in charge of John F. Jerread, will be announced later. Mr. Ward was 
street commissioner in Everett four years ago.

Everett Daily Herald
11-14-1919

Funeral services for the late Stephen A. Ward will be held Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock from John A. Jerread's chapel. The Rev. Mr. Warren will have charge of the
ervices at the chapel and Everett Lodge No. 479 B.P.O.E. will have charge at 
Evergreen cemetery, where interment will be made.

Everett Daily Herald
6-1984

Agnes M. Wardlaw, 72, of Fobes, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 1984. 
She was born Dec. 24, 1911 in Fargo N.D., living in Detroit before moving to the 
Fobes area in 1949. She was a member of the South Lake Stevens Covenant Church 
and a 5 year graduate of Bible Study Fellowship. She leaves a daughter, Nancy 
Hereth of Everett; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Nancy Wardlaw of Snohomish; 
granchildren, Joe and John Wardlaw, Ann, Tom, Mary and John Hereth; brother, Bill 
Irion; and sisters, Jennie and Mim Irion, Dorie Pinkerton, all of Los Angeles, 
and Lillian Zawacki of Detroit. Funeral services, 10 a.m. Saturday, South Lake 
Stevens Covenant Church, with Rev. Willis Adell officiating. Burial, GAR Cemetery.
Visition until 8 p.m. Friday at the Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish.

GAR Cemetery listings for Wardlaw/Wardlow

Wardlaw Agnes Marie  72  June-20-1984   12-24-1911      
Wardlaw John        58  Apr.-14-1968            
Wardlow Ralph Lou Allen 63      Oct.-24-1980            
(this listing is currant to 2001) 
Wardlaw, Tom 
Wardlow, Duane  listed in Sno. Co. Tele dir. also 

Everett Daily Herald
1975

James L. Ware, 69, of Monroe, died October 3 following an extended illness. He was 
born Dec. 16, 1905 in Washington and had been a resident of the Monroe area for the 
past six years. He leaves his wife, Helen of the family home; one niece, Mrs. Leonard 
Rachel of Everett; two nephews Earl and James Williams of Everett. Funeral services 
will be Tuesday, 1 p.m. in the Purdy and Kerr Chapel with Rev. Elmer Wenzel 
officiating. Interment to follow in the Sultan Cemetery.

Everett Daily Herald
1935

Mrs. Mattie Ware, 57, of 128 Charles street, Monroe, died at her home yesterday. She 
was born in Wisconsin April 18, 1878. She is survived by her widower, Joe; one son 
Lloyd of Sultan; one daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Williams of Index, two sisters, Mrs. 
Nellie Chalmers of Elma and Mrs. Mary Parish of Monroe; one brother Charles Endicott 
of Leavenworth and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Sultan 
chapel of E.E. Purdy & Sons Monday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Mr. Luce of the First 
Methodist church of Sultan in charge. Interment will be in Sultan cemetery.

Everett Daily Herald
1944

Joseph F. Ware, 75, for many years a resident of Sultan and for the past eight years 
residing in Monroe, died suddenly at his home Friday morning. Mr. Ware was born in 
Missouri December 16, 1869, and is survived by one son, Lloyd Ware of Sultan; one 
daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Williams, 1214 Twenty-fifth street, Everett, and three 
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
Sunltan chapel of Purdy & Kerr. The rev. H.E. Cooper of Snohomish will conduct the 
services and interment will be in the Sultan Cemetery.

Everett Daily Herald
2-14-1927

Edwin Chauncey Warner, 81 years old, prominent Everett resident and assistant senate 
custodian in the state legislature, died in an Olympia hospital late Saturday 
following a short illness. Mr. Warner, who came to Everett 24 years ago, resided at 
1710 Hoyt ave. He was a veteran of the Civil war and at the time of his death was 
serving as adjutant of the state organization of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr.
 Warner was born in Hartford, Conn., July 15,1846. He had been in the real estate 
business in Everett for many years. Mr. Warner had been admitted to the bar as an 
attorney but did not practice. He took an active interest in politics and at one 
time was superintendent of the soldiers home at Orting. 

Mr. Warner is survived by four daughters Mrs. C.P. Spriestersbach of Everett; Mrs. 
H. E. Hart of Arlington; Mrs. T. W. Elliott of Kallspel, Mt. And Mrs. H.M. Bouley of 
Olympia. He was a member of Everett lodge No 137 of the Masonic order and of the 
Congregational Church. The body was shipped to Everett Sunday from Olympia and is 
at the mortuary of Challacombe & Fickel. Funeral services for Mr. Warner will be 
held in the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock the Rev. W. H. 
Marshall officiating. The Masonic service will follow with interment in G.A.R. 
cemetery at Snohomish. The G.A.R. will take part in the rites.

OBITUARY 1-23-1908 
Post #107 Granite Falls

Austin P. WATERHOUSE was born in Kentucky, Feb. 14, 1828, died at Granite Falls, 
Washington January 23, 1908. He was taken to Texas in early childhood and 
remained there until he grew up, moving to Indiana when he was a young man. He was 
married in 1860 to Miss Jane GOODWILL. To the union there were born eleven 
children, of whom five are still living, two daughters in Mi., two sons in Oregon, 
and a daughter, Mrs. Fred SAVAGE, living in Granite Falls. 

Mr. WATERHOUSE enlisted in Co. C 44th Indiana Volunteers at the outbreak of the 
war, in 1861. He served with the rank of color sergeant until April 6, 1862, when 
he was wounded at the battle of Shiloh, losing an arm. He was discharged; and as 
soon as he was able to resume active duty he entered the provost service in which 
he continued until the close of the war. 

He spent a portion of his life in Mi. and Oh., coming to Granite Falls in March, 
1899. He lived here until his death. He was a member of the Elks, G.A.R. and 
Ladies of the G.A.R., and took a prominent part in the Grand Army activities in 
the county. In politics he was a “Democrat”, and served as justice of the peace 
for several years, being elected on the democratic ticket. Since the incorporation 
of Granite Falls he has served as police judge, excepting for a short time when he 
was unable to attend to the duties of the office on account of illness.

CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all the kind friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us 
during the death and burial of our beloved husband and father. Also thank the many 
different lodges and friends for their beautiful floral tribute. We wish especially
to thank the G.A.R. Post and the Elks for their kind sympathy and beautiful 
flowers. 

Mrs. A.P. WATERHOUSE, Mrs Savage, Mr. Savage

(information from Gloria Renner - "His Civil War Pension Papers say he was age 26 
in 1861 which would mean b/1835 not 1828." Also marriage date should be Sep. 25, 
1862 not 1860. Also noted he was a carpenter before entering service.)

EVERETT DAILY HERALD
5-8-1928

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR URSA WATERS AT MONROE WEDNESDAY

Funeral services for Ursa Waters, who died at the Everett hospital Saturday 
evening after drinking poison acid will be held from Purdy & Sons, Monroe chapel, 
Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, the Rev. M.J. Bates of the Methodist Church 
officiating. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Monroe. Miss Waters 
is survived by her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Waters, of Monroe; two 
brothers Orvan and Lee Waters of Seattle; and four sisters, Mrs. E.M. Gurr of 
Monroe, Mrs Viola Landaker of Seattle, Mrs. Harold Webster of Everett and Mamie 
Waters of Seattle.

MONROE MONITOR
12-12-1930

JAMES H. WATERS

Followiing a long and painful illness, James Harvey Waters, 72, for 13 years a 
resident of Monroe, died at the family home at 341 Elizabeth street on Tuesday, 
December 4. Burial was made in the local cemetery with services being held Friday 
from the E.E. Purdy & son chapel with Rev Madox of the Nazareen church officiating. 
Deceased is survied by six children, Lee Waters of Seattle; Orion Waters of 
Seattle; Mrs. A.R. Trowbridge, Seattle; Mrs. Goldie Gurr, Monroe; Mrs C.N. Weiss, 
Everett and Mrs. H. G. Webster of Dryden. Seven grandchildren and two sisters, 
Mrs. Carrie Saner of Kearney, Nb. and Mrs Mary Parrish of Miller Nebraska, also 
survive. Although in poor health and not able to perform the work of labor with 
the vigor he would have like to Mr. Waters was always an industrious man and even 
when out of work every day saw his hand turned toward some worth-while task. To 
the sorrowing widow and large family of mature years the Monitor extends sincerest 
condolences. 

James Waters is the son of Isham and Rachael Waters and was married to Cynthia 
Waters who died 8-24-1939 in Seattle, Wa.

Snohomish County Tribune
1-4-1895

The New Year fraught with sorrow, to the household of W.J. Watkins. Mrs. Watkins, 
who has been ailing for some time, but able to go around, died suddenly this 
morning. A number of young people were there last night singing and reciting, and 
which she seemed to enjoy very much and witha a hearty invitation to come again 
she bade her guests good bye for the last time. This morning when the family were 
about their duties she expired. Sad and sudden was the shock and can be realized 
only by those who have been likewise afflicted. She leaves a large family to mourn 
her loss. The Funeral services of Mrs. Watkins last week was conducted by Mr. 
Butler, of Everett Congregational church. She was laid to rest in Hamilton's 
graveyard on the Seattle road- the last, save her memory of a faithful wife, a 
loving mother and an esteemed neighbor.

Everett Daily Herald
10-26-1953

Watkin "Watie" Watkins, 79, died suddenly Sunday at his home in Calgary, Alta., 
where he had farmed for the past 30 years. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. 
Watkins who at one time owned the Watkins farm on Rt.3 Snohomish and a brother of 
the late Howard Watkins, also of Rt. 3. He is survived by one brother Arthur 
Watkoins of Rt.1 whom he had spent several weeks with last summer after not 
seeing his brother for 32 years. Funeral arrangments wil be announced.

Snohomish County Tribune
9-9-1898

Mrs. Thomas Watson died at her home west of town last Friday, and was buried from 
the Episcopal church Monday afternoon, the lady Macabees and the Rebekahs having 
charge of the funeral and Rev. Brenton officiating. Mrs. Watson was born in the 
north of Ireland 47 years ago, and in 1870 married Thomas Watson in her native 
village. They moved to Snohomish thirteen years ago and have resided here ever 
since. Six children were born to the union, all of whom were home at the beside 
of their mother, except the oldest son, who did not recieve word in time, and 
arrived from Oregon Tuesday. Mrs. Watson had been in poor health for the past six 
years, but her disease did not develop into what finally proved fatal until about 
six months ago. She was a member of the Lady Maccabees and order of the Rebekahs, 
and leaves a host of friends here who extend to the bereaved family, sympathy in 
their hour of sorrow. 

Woodlawn Cemetery
WATSON Catherine age 47yrs. 9/5/1898

Everett Daily Herald
10-28-1919

We wish to express our sincere thanks for the sympathy and beautiful flowers and the
kindness of our neighbors and frinds nad Masonic Lodge during the illness and death 
of my husband. 
Mrs. John Watson & Children
Mrs. Jessie Watson
Harry Watson
Agnes Watson

Snohomish County Tribune
10-13-1927

Funeral services for Edward Weaver, who passed away at the Aldercrest Sanatarium, was
held yesterday afternoon from Purdy and Sons' parlors in Monroe. Rev. Harmer of the 
Free Methodist church officiated. The body was cremated at the Washelli cemetery in 
Seattle. Mr. Weaver leaves a widow, Mrs. Stella Weaver in Seattle.

Everett Daily Herald
1944

Edward H. Weber died at his home 22012 State Street early Thursday morning. He 
resided in Everett for 37 years. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Hortense Evans of State 
Street, two sisters Mrs. A.R. Black of Marysville and Mrs. Mary Blackof Ca. three 
grandchildren and sex great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the 
chapel of Challacombe & Fickel at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev. H. M. 
Jamison will conduct the service. Burial will be in the family plot at Evergreen 
Cemetery.

Everett Daily Herald
12-10-1909

EVERETT CWV WILLIAM WEED 1820-1909 John Buford Post
William Weed, age 89 years, four months and three days, died at 5 o'clock last 
evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.W. Durham, 1901 Hoyt ave, from the 
effects of pneumonia. Just five and a half weeks ago the deceased lost his wife. 
Mr. Weed has been a resident of Everett five years. The funeral will be held from 
the residence Friday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. R.B. Hassett will conduct the service. 

Snohomish County Tribune
12-16-1898

Mrs. Nelson Weed died at her home near Monroe Monday noon, after an illness of 
five days, with inflamation of the bowles. Mrs. Weed was a daughter of Mrs. Short, 
and married Mr. Weed eight years ago. Since their marriage they have lived near 
Snohomish, and two years ago moved to home which is now vacant. The body was 
brought to Bakeman's undertaking parlors and the funeral was held Wednesday at 
the M.E. Church, Rev. Fahs officiating. Mrs. Weed leaves a son seven years old 
and her husband, Nelson Weed, besides a number of relatives and friends to mourn 
her loss. 

Snohomish Co. marriage record
Ellen Short m Nelson Weed 4-19-1890

Everett Daily Herald
3-13-1933

Mrs. Anna M. Weinz, 51, died Saturday night at an Everett hospital after an 
extended illness. Mrs. Weinz had made her home in Everett for 30 years. She was a 
member of the Immanuel Lutheran church. She is survived by her husband, Otto, and 
three sons, Ewald, Lester, and Verner Weinz, living at the family home, 3501 
Federal ave.; a son, Herbert, at Marysville; a daughter, Miss Lucia Weinz of 
Marysville, Mrs. Robert Buse, Mrs. Herman Brochart and Mrs. Charles Langbecker of 
Snohomish. Funeral services for Mrs. Weinz will be held at the chapel of 
Challacombe and Fickel at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The Rev. Frederick Zehe 
will conduct the service. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.

Everett Daily Herald
12-12-1909

Mrs. Sophie Weiss, mother of Rev. Joseph Weiss of the Congregational church and 
Edward Weiss of this city, died last night at the age of 74 of gradual decline. 
Mrs. Weiss was born in Germany, coming to America sixty years ago. She was a 
resident of Snohomish for the past two years. The funeral will be held tomorrow 
at 9:30 a.m. in the Congregational church, the body is being taken to De Pere, 
Wisconsin for burial. 

Everett Daily Herald
2-16-1929

Resolutions of condolence on the death of J. Murl Wiester, treasurer of John 
Buford Camp, Sons of Union Veterans have been adopted by the camp. and the charter 
of the organization has been draped in his memory. The resolutions were adopted at 
the meeting of the camp Monday evening and a copy has been sent to the Wiestr 
family. Mrs. Lorena Wiester, widow of the deceased treasurer, is a member of the 
auxillary to the Sons of Union Veterans.

Everett Daily Herald
11-2-1905

Snohomish,Nov 2- James R. Welch was instantly killed this morning at Willaims 
Brothers Logging camp about five miles east of Snohomish. He with several other 
men was on the footboard of the tender of the logging engine, which was running 
toward a car heavily loaded with logs. The engine attempted to stop, but the 
engine skidded, the tend striking the car. The other men jumped, but Welch was 
crushed to death between the tender and the logs. His home was in Strathdam, New 
Brunswick, where his father lives. His brother Clarence lives at Snopualmie. He 
was unmarried.

Snohomish County Tribune
4-14-1927

Mona Welch, wife of M. M. Welch of Mill and Oliver Sts., died at the Snohomish 
General hospital, Thursday, April 7th, She was born January 27, 1887 at Hull, Iowa 
where she resided until four years ago when she moved to Cathcart. Mrs. Welch was 
president of the Community club at Cathcart. The deceased became a resident in 
Snohomish the last of January of this year. She is survived by her husband and 
three children; Clayton Henry, 11 years, Jeanne Jewel, 6 years, and Mildred 
Margaret age 1, her mother, Mrs. Lou Harrington, of Hastings, Nebraska; three 
sisters, Mrs. Maude Miller, of Hull, Iowa, Miss Mildred Simmons, of Mt. Vernon, 
Wash. And a brother, Frank Harrington also of Mr. Vernon. The body will be shipped 
by Purdy & Sons to the mother at Hastings, Nebraska, where the funeral services 
will be held.

Snohomish County Tribune
1-13-1899

Died- At the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.B. Arisman, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1899, Mrs. 
Catharine Weltmer, aged 79 years. Mrs. Weltmer was born and raised in Wooster, Oh. 
Some thirty years ago with her husband and children, she moved to Northwestern 
Missouri, where she resided until 1895, when she came to Snohomish and has lived 
here ever since with her daughter. Her health has been failing for some time, and 
in November her oldest son, Prof. S.A. Weltmer, of Nevada, Missouri, came out and 
made her a short visit. This visit seemed to revive her, and her daughter had 
hopes of her recovery, but the grim destroyer lingered near, and last Tuesday 
claimed her for his own. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. J.B. Arisman of this city, 
and two sons, Prof. S.A. Weltmer, the noted magnetic healer and lecturer of 
Missouri, and Mr. John Weltmer of Fairfax, Mo. 

The funeral was held at the Baptist church yesterday afternoon at one o'clock, and 
the body was taken back to her former home at Fairfax, Mo to be laid to rest beside 
her husband. Mr. Arisman accompanied the remains east. While not having lived in 
Snohomish very long, Mrs. Weltmer has endeared hereself to a large circle of friends 
by her king loving ways, and will be missed from among the loved ones at home.

Everett Daily Herald
12-28-1926

Nathaniel Wentworth, a veteran of the Civil War, died Thursday evening at the 
home of his son, A. D. Wentworth on the Machias road. At his bedside were his 
two sons, A.D. Wentworth and G.L. Wentworth of Raymond, and his daughter, Mrs. 
F.C. Fritzgerald of Portlland. He also is survived by fifteen grandchildren and 
one great grandchildren. Mr Wentoworth was a member of O.B. Morton Post #10, 
G.A.R., of this city. He volunteered in the Civil war and enlisted in Company F, 
First regiment of Me Cavalry and served from August 1, 1860, to February 25, 
1863, when he was discharged from the Armory Square hospital. He re-enlisted in 
the navy August 30, 1864, and served as a landsman on the U.S.S. Sabine until 
the end of the war. The casket will be open to friends at Purdy & Sons' chapel, 
from where funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. The Rev. L.H. 
Pedersen of the Presbyterian church will officiate. Interment will be at G.A.R. 
cemetery. 

Snohomish G.A.R Cemetery
Wentworth, Arthur  Dec. 16, 1971 (Ashes placed at foot of Wentworth grave 1)
Wentworth, Nathaniel  82 Dec.-9-1926 GAR Veteran 1st ME Cav. Co. F
Wentworth, Violet G.   97 Ashes placed at foot of grave 3

Snohomish County Tribune
12-10-1897

Mrs. Fred Wentze died in a peculiar manner on Monday. She went to sleep and never 
woke up. The doctors said death was due to congestion of the brain. The body was 
taken to Everett for interrment. Mrs. Wentze came to Snohomish during the summer, 
her husband being an employee of the ten block mill.

Snohomish County Tribune
3-17-1899

Chas. Brom returned from Skagway the first of the week for a month's stay at home. 
He met with an accident, by freezing his hands while on the trail near Bennit, and 
was in the hospital at Skagway for some time. He says that Jack Wesley died in the 
hospital there the day he left. Jack was an old timer around here, and has many 
old friends here who will be pained to hear the sad news of his death. 

Everett Daily Herald
12-30-1909

Word was received this morning that Mrs. A.J. Westland passed away at an early 
hour in Riverside, Cal., whither Mr. Westland accompanied his wife a short time 
ago in search of health. Besides her husband and young son, Mrs. Westland leaves 
in Everett a brother J.E. Horan, and two sisters, Misses Nell and Mildred Horan.

Snohomish County Tribune
2-16-1900

Word reached town Monday morning of the sudden death, from heart disease, of Mr. 
Samuel Westwick, a rancher living about four miles west of town. It appears that 
the deceased had ferried himself over the river near Monroe and called up on the 
family of William Tester, and that after his return, just after he had stepped 
out of the boat, he dropped dead without a struggle. When in Snohomish Sunday he 
appeared in his usual health, as he was seen by his many friends. On Monday he 
was apparently well, except that he was complaining that his horse had thrown him 
so that he had been struck in the groin by the pommell of the saddle. The only 
witness of his death was William Baldwin who was in the boat with him. The coroner,
Dr. Stafford, after due investigating, decided that death resulted from heart 
disease. Mr. Westwick was one of the oldest settlers in the county, having come 
here about the same time that Harry Spurrel, W. Tester, Bob Huges, Billy Whitfield 
and others came; coming here from England. He had no immediate relations except a 
brother, Robert Westwick, who is at present living on the Columbia river some 
little distance from Klamath, Oregon. Dr. Stafford telegraphed the news to him, 
and he is expected today, when final arrangements for the funeral will be made.

Everett Daily Herald
5-2-1927

Funeral services for Fred M. White, 58, manager of the Ideal billiard parlors who 
died Friday morning were held at 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon at the Elks home. 
The services were impressive and there was an abundance of flowers. They were 
largely attended members of the Rotary club with which Mr. White was affiliated, 
attending in a body. The Rev. Edgar M. Rogers of Trinity Episcopal church, 
officiated. The Rotary quartet sang. Following the services at the Elks home the 
body was removed to Evergreen cemetery where the Masonic rites were held. Members 
of Palestine commandery No 11 Knights served as escort and graveside services were 
in charge of the commandery in which Mr. White had long been a member. The active 
pall bearers were Tom Grant, G.P. Herriott, Glen Webly, Robert Stuart, Roy Thomas 
and S.G. Follestad. Honorary pall bearers were Fred Schoch, Sam Bothwell, Clayton 
Williams, Nels Weborg, Lester Beard and John Van Patten. Funeral arrangements were 
in charge of Challacombe & Fickel. 

Resolution and condolence has been drawn by the Rotary club, copies of which will be 
transmitted to the family and recorded on the minutes of the organization. These 
state that: Whereas it is desired to pay special and fitting tribute to the memory 
of Fred M. White because of his genuine character, recognized honesty, high 
integrity and his many other admirable qualities resulting in a high type of 
respected man and citizen, and to espress our sympathy to his bereaved family, be 
it" "Resolved, that in the death of Fred M. White, our city has lost a citizen of 
sterling worth and our club a member whose service was highly appreciated and 
recognized.

Snohomish County Tribune
3-24-1927

Mrs. Elizabeth White wife of Homer White, died at the Providence Hospital in 
Everett Saturday at 11 a.m., after three weeks illness. The deceased was born in 
Arkansas in 1897 and came to Washington in 1903. She is survived by her husband, 
who is proprietor of the Club Café, three children, Warren age 8; Alpha, age 6, 
and Bobby, age 2; father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Stevens, of Route 2, one 
sister, Mrs. Hal Bisnett, of 503 Maple St., and one brother, Homer J. Stevens, of 
South Snohomish. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Christian church. 
Rev. D. Rand Pierce of Everett, officiated, assisted by Rev. L.W. Steele, of 
Snohomish. Burial was in the G.A.R. cemetery.

verett Daily Herald
1976

Service will be held today (Thursday) p.m. for long time Snohomish businessman Homer 
W. White who died Monday. White, who came to this area at the age of 16, was born in 
Oklahoma in 1893, he owned the Club Cafe for 35 years and was a real estate broker 
for 25 years associated with McGee Real Estate and Insurance. He is survived by one 
daughter, Alpha Hammons of Snohomish; two sons, Warren O. White, also of Snohomish, 
and Robert L. Bisnett of Seattle. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, nine great 
grandchildren; on brother, Ray W. White of California, and a sister, Mrs. Laura 
Matlock of Everett. Services will be conducted in the Azalea Chapel of Purdy & Dawson
with Rev. Tom. Salmon officiating.

Everett Daily Herald
12-8-1943

Charles E. White died Wednesday Dec. 8, at his home, 207 Ave. A. Mr. White was born 
Oct. 4, 1863, at Mount Vernon, Hoio, and came to Seattle in 1898. He moved to 
Newport,Washington in 1906, and was married to Margaret Gill Blackburn in 1927. They 
came to Snohomish in 1942. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. White of Ave. A; daughter, 
Mrs. Laura Matlock of Everett; sons, R.W. White of Burbank, Ca., and Homer White of 
Snohomish; two brothers, Albert, of Montana; Francis and Roy of Wichita, Kansas; 
three sisters, Grace Baleat, of Great Falls, Mt, Mrs. Cora Paine and Mrs. Carrie Beal 
of Wichita, Ks.; fifteen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral 
services are to be Tuesday, Dec. 14, at two o'clock in the Bakeman & Whyte Chapel 
with the Rev. Robert Shaw officiating. Burial is to be in the G.A.R. Cemetery.

WHITE NOTES

Elizabeth Stephens was born 6-30-1897 in Ark. also a twin brother Willie was born the 
children of Benjamine Franklin Stephens and Elizabeth Patton. Her mother died shortly 
after her birth. As Ben had other children he could not care for twins he let his 
brother John Jasper and his wife care for Eliz. and Willie. Willie died at some young 
time. Lizy stayed with John and his wife till her marriage to Homer WHITE.

Everett Daily Herald
Shawnee News 
12-20-1904

Word has been received that John W. White, a highly respected citizen of this place, 
died at the home of his son, Francis M. White, 26 North McKinley, Saturday, December 
17. He was a little over 65 years old and the father of twelve children, nine of whom 
survive him. Six were present at the funeral. He was an old soldier and a member of 
the post of this city, and his old comrades had charge of the funeral and attended 
the services in a body to show their last respects. The funeral was held at the Grace 
M.E. church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. F.A. Colwell delivering the sermon, 
and the church was crowded with sorrowing relatives and friends, who this showed the 
esteem in which they held him. He was buried in Fairview cemetery, that beautiful 
city of the dead. 

NOTES

William B. 1860, Frances M. 1862, Charles Eugene 1863, Casius Milton 1866, Cora M. 
1868, Albert 1871, Ollie A. 1877, Florence E. 1879, M. Grace 1882, Ray 1886, Carrie 
B. 1890. He was married to Sarah E. Higby (1842-1890) in 1859. 

Snohomish County Tribune
3-17-1899

Annie Krieschel Whiting, wife of Charles Whiting Jr., died at the home of her father 
near Cathcart, Monday March 6th and was buried Wednesday forenoon at eleven o'clock, 
the funeral taking place at the Baptist church, Rev. Fahs officiating, and the 
remains were laid to rest beside those of her sister in Woodlawn cemetery. Mrs. 
Whiting was a great suffer for about four months prior to her death. She was 
twenty-five years of age, and leaves one child. Deceased had many friends amoung the 
people with whom her young life was spent, who mourn with the bereaved husband and 
relatives, her early death. 

Snohomish County Marriage Record
Charles Whiting m Annie Kreischel 4-15-1897

Snohomish County 1889 Census
John Krieshel age 57 farmer b/Ger
Mary 45 1/2 Indian b/Wt
Ellen 23 b/Wt
Chas 21 b/Wt
Mary 17 b/Wt
Anna 14 b/Wt
Frank 10 b/Wt
Emma 8 b/Wt
Josephine 5 b/Wt
Nicolas 10/m b/Wt

Snohomish County Tribune
7-7-1899

Williams- On Wednesday, July 5, at her home on Lake Street from mastitis, Florence 
Agnes, the beloved wife of William Williams, in the twenty-sixth year of her life. 
Funeral services will be held at St. John's church on Sunday, July 9, at two o'clock 
in the afternoon. The casket will not be opened at the church. Friends desiring to 
view the remains may do so at the home. 

Snohomish County Marriage Index
William Williams m Florence Stock 11-9-1892

Everett Daily Herald
8-6-1918

Mrs. Rose B. Williams [nee Wilson] wife of Harry Williams, passed away at 4 p.m. 
yesterday at the Aldercrest sanitarium, following an illness of more than a year. 
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from Bakeman's undertaking parlor 
in Snohomish. Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband and nine children in Everett, 
the eldest being 18. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Jenny Scott, of Snohomish, Mrs. 
Mollie West of Seattle and Mrs. Ida Dibble of Tacoma. Two brothers also survive her, 
C.C. Wilson and Alfred Wilson. Interment will take place tomorrow in the G.A.R. 
cemetery. Mrs. Williams was formerly Miss Rosa Wilson and she had lived most of her 
life in Snohomish.

Everett Daily Herald
5-6-1910 

Charles M. Williams was born in Wales on October 28, 1851, and died on the marshland 
5-5-1910. He came from Wales to this country in 1890, settling on the marsh where he 
has resided ever since. About twenty-five years ago he was united in marriage to Anne
Alice Price, who survives him. To this union were born a daughter, Mrs. Gwen W. 
Bowen, and a son, Morgan Williams. He is also survived by a brother Morgan Williams, 
here and a brother and sister in Wales. He was well known and respected by all. The 
funeral occurred this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of the deceased, and 
interment took place in Marshland cemetery.

Snohomish County Tribune
7-26-1895

Mrs. Jas Williams was taken sick Sunday and Wednesday afternoon passed away to the 
life beyond. She had been ailing somewhat for 8 months past , but as all her life 
she had been strong and hearty,she paid no attention to her troubles. Drs. McCready 
and Keefe consulted on Monday. They declared it to be diabetes miletus and found the 
disease too far advance to be checked. Mrs. Williams was born at Whitechurch, 
Shropshire, England. Here she married Mr. Williams, and they shortly moved to 
Andover, New Brunswick. Thence to Fort Fairfield, Me, and seven years ago they came 
to Snohomish, when the city was still a forest and Front street a gulch. Besides her 
husband, her sons, T.Williams, J. Williams, Wm. Williams, her daughter Mrs. E. Howell
and a large circle of friends sorrow at her departure on the long journey. The 
deceased was 55 years old. The funeral will be held from St. John's church Saturday 
at 10 o'clock, Rev. Brenton officiating.

Everett Daily Herald
11-5-1982

Charles Williams, 88, of Granite Falls died Nov. 2 1982, in a local nursing home. Mr.
Williams was born 2-26-1894, in Seattle. He was predeceased by his wife, Anabel, in 
1968. He was a member of the Electrician's Union, a Life member of the Eagles, and 
had served during WW1. At his request, no services will be held. Arrangements by 
Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Directors. 

Polk Directory 1960 Snohomish County, Wa
Williams, Charles Granite Falls 
Polk Dir. 1982 Merry Haven Nursing Home Everett resident

Everett Daily Herald
1946

Funeral services for George M. Williams, who formerly lived at 3209 Cedar Street, 
will be conducted at Jerread's Chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. J.C.
Harrison of the First Methodist Church will officiate. Mr. Williams was born at Bird 
Island, Minn., January 22, 1884, and had been a resident of this city for the past 25
years. He was employed as a shipping clerk for the Washington Stove Works. Surviving 
are a sister Mrs. Thomas E. Lynk of Tulare, Ca, and a brother, David Williams of 
Lead, S.D. Interment will be in the family plot in Evergreen Cemetery.

Everett Daily Herald
1958

Mrs. Mary G. Williams, 56, of 2113 06th SW, died Thursday evening at a local hospital
following a brief illness. Mrs. Williams was born in Satsop Sept. 10, 1902, and had 
lived in Everett and vicinity for 50 years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Midlred 
Dietrich of 1425 Madison; two sons, James B. Williams and Earl Williams of 2211 106th 
SW; a brother Lloyd Ware of Sultan, and three grandchildren Funeral services will be 
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the funeral home of Purdy & Walters. The Rev. Harold 
C. Williams of First Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Sultan 
Cemetery.

Everett Daily Herald
3-23-1903

Edgar Willoughby, a veteran of the Civil war, died early this morning in the city 
lock-up. Willoughby was picked up Saturday by the police and lodged in jail. When 
arrested he was in the rear of the Bank saloon. He went along with the officers with 
little difficulty and seemed in a very jovial mood. Yesterday his intoxication had 
worn off and he was rather despondent and complained of not feeling well. Dr. Newcomb
was summoned and prescribed for him. He found that Willoughby was suffering from a 
general collaspse as a result of his spree, and that his heart seemed affected. Last 
night Willoughby began to grow worse and died early this morning. The body has been 
taken to the undertaking rooms of Jerread & Co. and will be held until word is 
received from his wife. The latter is believed to reside in Bucoda, Washington, and 
the news of her husband's death has been telegraphed her; in case she should not be 
located, the remains will be cared for by the local post of the G.A.R. Willoughby 
lived in Everett and Snohomish for a number of years. He had been employed around 
many barns here, and at one time worked at the Merchant hotel. He received a pension 
from the govermment.

EVERETT NEWS
2-24-1905

A.C. Willoughby, aged 45 years died at Roosevelt early Sunday morning from 
consumption of the blood.

Everett Daily Herald
5-16-1902

Seattle, May 15-Richard G. Willoughby one of the best known pioneer miners of Alaska,
died at the Monod hospital hospital early yesterday morning age 75 years, Wiloughby 
crossed the plains to California in 1848 and participated in the great gold 
discoveries on the coast in 1849. After the California excitement subsided he came 
north, arriving in Seattle in 1858. He then prospected in British Columbia and made 
a big stake in the Caribou region where he washed out more than $100,000 in a few 
weeks on one of his claims. In the early sixties he went to Alaska, locating near 
Fort Wrangle. Willoughby became known to naturalists on account of his propensity for
collecting the skeletons of mastodons and other extinct animals. A portion of his 
collection was shown at the Chicago world's fair.

THE EVERETT DAILY HERALD, under the column Snohomish, titled W. A. WILSON DIES

W. A. WILSON, the venerable bridge tender, who for many long years has had charge 
of the Snohomish River bridge, died at 3:45 o'clock this morning after a long 
illness. He was born in Massachusetts almost 75 years ago and for 21 years resided 
in this city.

For a long time he was identified with the police force of this city, and for 
about 15 years had charge of the Snohomish wagon bridge and was a deputy sheriff. 
He leaves a large family of children and grandchildren to mourn his loss. He was 
a strong, vigorous old man until about two years ago, when his son Grant WILSON 
was fatally injured in a shooting in Aberdeen; and within the same period his wife 
died. After her death Mr. WILSON talked continually of the short time he would be 
living. He made careful preparation for his funeral and seemed to take pride in 
the fact that the Fateral Order of Eagles, of which he was an honarary member, 
would attend his funeral. The funeral service will be held in Eagle's hall under 
the aspices of Snohomish Aerie No. 195, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The body 
will be buried in G.A. R. Cemetery by the side of his wife, who was his helpmate 
for fifty years.

THE MONROE MONITOR
3-24-1916

The funeral of the late Charles Wilson, was held from the Catholic church Monday 
morning, at  9 o'clock. His death occured Thursday evening, March 16, after 
spending some forty years in Cherry Valley, and the last fifteen in Mornoe. Mrs. 
Wilson, who was 79 years of age, was a native of Sweden and came to America at 
the age of 14. During his life here he spent ten years as a seaman, and when 
thirty-nine years old, married Miss Mary Murphy of Boston. The couple settled in 
California and shortly after moved to Cherry Valley where they have lived since.
Three sons, Douglas, Pierce and Ray, and two daughters, Mrs. George Clark, of 
Wenatchee, and Mrs. Yockum, of Seattle, remain with the wife.

Monroe IOOF Cememtery

WILSON  Charles                 b/ 3/17/1976 age 79
WILSON  Mary Murphy              1931

Everett Daily Herald
June 1984

James Francis Wiltse, 72 of Monroe died June 6, 1984, in a Monroe convalescent 
center. He was born Sept. 4, 1911, in Iowa. He had moved from Min. to Everett in 
1942, moving to Monroe area in 1955. Mr. Wiltse had retired from Great Northern 
Railroad in 1962 and ran his own farm until recently. He was a member of the 
Wagner Grange in Monroe. He and his wife, Mary had been married 47 years. He leaves 
his wife, Mary of the family home; five sons, Jim of Snohomish, Duane and Jacque, 
both of Monroe, and Keith and Ken, both of Snoqualmie; brothers and sisters in Mn.; 
also 16 granchildren; and one great granddaughter. Memorial services, 1 p.m. 
Saturday, Purdy and Kerr Chapel, Monroe.

OBITUARY 1910
Post #10 Snohomish

VETERAN DIES

Chris WINEHARDT, a pioneer resident of Snohomish, and a volunteer soldier in a 
Wisconsin   Regiment in the civil war, died early this morning at the soldiers’ 
home at Orting. His wife died here this week. He came to Snohomish Twenty-one 
years ago and is survived by four sons, three of whom live here. Another son who 
left home eighteen years ago is believed dead. The body of the dead veteran will 
be brought to Snohomish for burial. The funeral will be held from Moran’s chapel 
at 2 o’clock tomorrow.

Everett Daily Herald
7-6-1920

Mrs. Marie Winters, age 81, passed away early this morning after a long illness. Mrs. 
Winters is survived by one Daughter and three sons, Elizabeth Loria, of Everett, 
Seymour Winters, of Michigan, Abraham Winters, of Chicago, and Samuel Winters of 
Everett. The lady lies at the private reception room of the Pacific Funeral Parlors 
awaiting funeral arrangements.

Everett Daily Herald 
5/14/1935

Samuel W. Winters, 71, died at his home 2216 McDougall street late Monday after a 
lingering illness. Mr. Winters was a member of the United Presbyterian church, and 
was a night watchman for the Weyerhauser company here for the past 20 years. 
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Margaret Winters, of 2216 McDougall; and two brothers 
residing in the East. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 
o'clock from the funeral home of E.E. Purdy & Sons inc. with the Rev. H.M. Jamison 
officiating. Burial will be in the G.A.R. Cemetery. 

Everett Daily Herald
1946

Mrs. Alice Wixon, 74, of Marysville, died February 24 after a brief illness. Mrs. 
Wixon was born at Marshaltown, Ia., January 1, 1872. She came to Snohomish in 1890 
and lived here for 29 years, moving to Marysville in 1919. She is survived by two 
sons, Russell Kelso of Snohomish and Earl Kelso of Seattle; three sisters, Mrs. Mary 
Sechrist of California, and Mrs. Anna McDonald and Mrs. Alta Reilly, both of Freedom, 
Ok., ten grandchidlren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be 
announced later by the Purdy & Hall Funeral Home.

Snohomish County Tribune
9-15-1899

Died of Diphtheria, September 14, 1899, at 10 a.m., Alice Grace Wolfe, oldest 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Wolfe, born in Wheatland, Minn., April 22, 1885. 
She was taken sick August 25. Interment took place at G.A.R. cemetery September 
14th. 

Snohomish GAR Cemetery
Wolfe Alice  Grace  4-22-1885 Wheatland, Mn died 9-14-1899

Everett Daily Herald
5-13-1902

The funeral of William Woodruff, of 2708 Norton avenue, was held this afternoon at 
the residence, Rev. R.B. Hassell officiating. 

Snohomish Death Record
William Woodruff age 52 b/Ark. died 5-13-1902

Snohomish County Tribune
11-5-1897

Salem Woods, one of the first settlers of Snohomish county, died at his home on 
the Park Place road Wednesday. The funeral was held Thursday morning, Rev. H.H. 
Shawhan officiating, and the body was buried in the old cemetery. Salem A. Woods 
was born in the State of New York in 1831. He was brought up on a farm and crossed 
the plains to California in 1852. In 1858 he came north on the Fraser river 
excitement. A year later he went to work on the Steilacom Bellingham bay military 
road and settled at Wood's Prairie. When the county was organized he was appointed 
sheriff and was afterwards elected to the same office. Later he was elected county
commissioner. Mr. Woods leaves two daughters, Mrs. Martin Peterson and Mr. Frank 
Short, and a son. About six years ago he sold the Woods Praire farm and moved to 
his other farm near Park Place. Mr. Woods was a man much respected. The time of 
the funeral was unknown to most of the pioneer in the county or there would have 
been a much larger representation of the old settlers in attendence.

MONROE MONITOR
8-13-1909

The long expected demise of Mrs. Addie Peterson occurred Monday morning and 
interment took place Tuesday at Snohomish from the M.E. church where services were 
held at 10 o'clock, Rev. S.V. Warren officiating. In the death of Mrs. Peterson 
Monroe has lost another of the early inhabitants of this section and a women who 
bore the very highest regard of all the people who were here in early days. She 
was 45 years old and was born on the Spalding ranch which was taken up by her 
father, Salem WOODS. She lived in and about Monroe all her life with the exception 
of three years spent east of the mountains ofr the benefit of her health. She 
married Martin Peterson 6-2-1882 in Snohomish Co. Mrs. Peterson was a 
well-educated and refined woman who took great pleasure in associating with nice 
people and in developing her talents in every way possilbe. She had a very good 
voice and her singing was eagerly sought after in the early days at all social 
affairs and in church and funeral services. She was a splendid housekeeper and for 
some years lived in the home on the present reformatory site which was built by 
her father and which for many years was one of the finest homes in the Monroe 
valley.

Roblyn Rolls 1917
Addie is noted as 1/2 Snohomish Indian d/o Adalaid Williams
Woods. it gives her sisters as Amarilla b/1862 and Elenora b/1867. Adalaide 
Williams m Salem Woods 8-1-1870.

Everett Daily Herald
7/5/1920

Stacey E. Wright, died Saturday evening at the Everett Hospital following a serious 
injury received while employed at the Everett Logging Co's works near Marysville. He 
is survived by his wife and three children, Charles, Mary, Ellen and Erwin, all 
living at their home in Marysville, also a brother in Bellingham and a sister in 
Virginia. A private funeral service will be held from the parlors of Challacombe & 
Fickel tomorrow afternoon at 3:30, the Rev. E.M. Rogers officiating. The remains will
be taken to Seattle for cremation.

OBITUARY 11-7-1914 
Post #86 Haller City (Arlington)

A.M. WRIGHT, an aged resident of Oso, died suddenly at 3:45 o’clock on Tuesday 
morning of apoplexy. He was stricken Monday morning while out looking after some 
traps he had set near his home. Becoming uneasy, his wife sent her grandson, 
Dewey WRIGHT, out to look for him in the afternoon, and he found him lying near 
one of the traps in a unconscious condition. He was taken home and tenderly 
ministered to, but did not rally, passing away during the night.

Funeral services were held at Oso Thursday forenoon, being conducted by Rev. J.R. 
Setser. Interment occurred at this place under auspices of the Odd Fellows the 
afternoon of the same day, a number of Oso friends accompanying the remains to 
their last resting place. 

Argalus M. WRIGHT was born in NY December 27, 1833, being nearly 80 years of age 
at the time of his demise. When seven years old he moved with his family to Ohio 
and in 1885 to Nickerson, Ks, where he resided until 1908, since when he has 
lived in this county, and for the past four years at Oso. He is survived by his 
wife and two sons, A.E. of Oso, and F.W. of Ok. Two daughters are deceased. He 
was a veteran of the Civil War, having served with the 184th Oh. Inf.

MONROE MONITOR
12-12-1930

John Wyatt, 55, after an illness of more than a year and of such a nature that he 
was almost a helpless invalid, died on Wednesday at the family home on Main street.
He is survived by his widow, Isabel, with him at the time of his death, four 
sisers and three brothers all living in the east and middle west. Deceased was 
born in Chrisman, ILL and lived there for a number of years. He was a carpenter by 
trade and had prospered during his activity with the contracting, but of late had 
been unable to work. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 2'oclock p.m. from 
the chapel of E.E. Purdy & Son with interment to follow in the Odd Fellow's 
cemetery, Monroe. Rev. H.G. Schmid will have charge of the service. Mr. Wyatt's 
remains will rest in the family home until funeral time Monday. Because of the 
severety of Mrs. Wyatts last illness many friends and neighbors used often to come 
and sit with him thru the night. Those friends who performed these works of mercy 
speak highly of his qualities as a man. To the widow whose sacrificing labors and 
unselfish devotion made the torments of misery less felt and to the number of 
friends who watched the spark of life dim to extinction in their neighbor, the 
Monitor extends sincere sympathy.

Monroe IOOF Cemetery

Isabella Frances Wyatt died 8-5-1955 born 3-21-1865 in Victoria B.C., wife of 
John Melvin Wyatt.

John Melvin Wyatt age 65 years died 12-11-1930 in Monroe lived her 12 years.

Everett Daily Herald
1945

Mrs. Della Jongkryg, 48, of Route Three, Arlington, died late Sunday at an Everett 
hospital following an illness of about six weeks. Mrs. Jongkryg was born in Witchert,
Ill. August 20, 1896 and lived in that vicinity until coming to Arlington six months 
ago. Surviving are her husband Neles Jongkryg, a daughter Clara and a son John; five 
sisters Mrs. Cornella Swart and Mrs. Jennie Seaman of Roseland, Ill. , Mrs. Carrie 
Van Kley and Mrs. Mary Tapp of South Holland, ILL., Mrs. Alice Van Wieren of Demont, 
Ind., two brothers Garnt Kosterof Homewood, Ill and John Koster of Demont, ILL. 
Funeral services will be announced later from the funeral home of Purdy & Walters. 

Arlington Times/Marysville Globe
Wednesday, January 6, 1999

Born November 23, 1910 near Clearview, Effie M. York Atkins passed away December 
30, 1998 at Everett General Hospital.

Effie attended Seattle Pacific College and graduated from Western Washington 
University. She taught in the one-room schoolhouses at Bryant and Trafton, and at 
Arlington and Marysville schools, retiring after more than 30 years helping 
students. She was a charter member of the Heirlooms, Antiques and Traditions Club. 
She was interested in creative writing and many of her stories were published, 
often in the local Arlington Times newspaper. Effie also enjoyed traveling.

Her husband of 58 years, Lee Atkins, preceded her in death in 1991. Effie is 
survived by her three children, Noreen Zeine of Freeland, Richard Atkins and his 
wife Marie of Port Ludlow and Gloria Rigley of Renton; 11 grandchildren, 16 
great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her 
brother, Herbert York and his wife Violet of Arlington, and several nieces and 
nephews.

A celebration of life memorial will be held at Pioneer Hall in Arlington on Sunday,
January 10, 1999 between the hours of 11am and 2pm. In lieu of flowers the family 
suggests donations be made to the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Association.
(from julie moyer-parsons  EMAIL: sweetyboysmom@aol.com)

Everett Daily Herald
8-1906

O.H. Yorty died at his residence 3012 Pacific Ave, Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Mr. 
Yorty had not been in good health for several weeks, the death coming rather suddenly
from heart failure. He leaves a wife and three daughters. One daughter, Mrs. W.H. 
Johnston, resided in this city, the others living in the East. The funeral will be 
held from N.B. Challacombe's undertaking parlors Sunday 3 p.m The Odd Fellows will 
conduct the funeral services. 

Snohomish Co. Death Record
Octavious H. Gorty age 68 b/Pa died 8/9/1906

Everett Daily Herald
5-1907

Charles Young, a shingle weaver, 50 years old, dropped dead yesterday in
Seattle shortly after entering a saloon. The description of the dead man
brings assurance to the sheriff's office that Young is the same man they
have been looking for to break him of a protracted spree. Charles Young has
worked for several years in the mills of Arlington, Hartford, Granite Falls
and Big Lake.

Everett Daily Herald
11-14-1919

John Young, aged 86 years, died early this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Mary Miller, 2301 Maple street. He is survived by the following daughters: Mrs. 
Richard Thoden, Mrs. Carrie Rittenhaus, Mrs. Louisa White, Miss Anna Young and Miss 
Millie Young; and by a son, Charles A. Young. Funeral services under the direction of 
John F. Jerread will be held tomorrow at Washelli cemetery, Seattle.

MONROE MONITOR
8-25-1939

DAVE ZAEPFEL, PIONEER, DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS

Funeral services for David J. Zaepfel, 70, for many years a resident at his farm 
north of town, died Saturday after an extended period of ill health at the home 
of a cousin, Mrs. George Weyhing, 1216 Walnut street, Everett. He was well known 
by many here and in Snohomish, as this locality had been his home for many years. 
His place is about three miles from Monroe. Deceased was a brother of Martin 
Zaepfel of Snohomish. He leaves no immediate relative of his own. Funeral services 
were held on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Perpetual Help church, Everett, 
Interment followed in the GAR cemetery, Snohomish under the direction of J.E. 
Jeread, Everett.

Snohomish GAR Cemetery
Andres Zaepfel buried 7-22-1915
Albert Zaepfel age 79 buried 7-27-1972
David Zaepfel age 70 buried 8-19-1939
Elmer Zaepfel buried 4-23-1923
Mary Zaepfel age 60 buried 7-16-1932
Martin age 91 buried 12-10-1958

Snohomish County Tribune
5-12-1927

William Zahn, 75 years of age died Tuesday evening at his home in Ludwig's 
Addition, where he had lived alone for nineteen years. He was found dead yesterday 
morning by his neighbors who noticed the lights burning at 9:00 o'clock. Death 
was the result of a hemorrage of the lungs. The deceased was born in Germany and 
came to this country fifty years ago. He is survived by one niece in Germany. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 o'clock from the Purdy and Son's 
parlors. The body will be cremated.

Everett Daily Herald
12-1907

Catherine C. Zeller, aged 48, died Monday, December 9 at the family residence, 
thirteenth and Maple street. Death was due to apoplexy. The funeral will be held 
tomorrow at 2 p.m. from Jerread's chapel. Rev. W.E. Randell officiating. The 
interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY TRIBUNE
8-6-1912

OLD TIMER OF SNOHOMISH DIES SATURDAY MORNING
Had Collected Small Fortune During His Time and Dies in Poverty.

Franz Ziefhofel passed away Saturday morning at four o'clock at the home of his 
sister-in-law at 215 Ave. A, at the ripe old age of 75. He has been a resident of 
Snohomish for over twenty years, having come to this country over thirty years ago 
from Austria. Twenty years ago he was the proprietor and owner of a brewery in 
this city. The building was constructed on the banks of the Pilchuck and Mr. 
Ziefhofel placed some of the best beer on the market that could be found in the 
state. People knew of his beer as being their favorite beverage. He was 
accumulating a good fortune when fire visited his works, and destroyed the plant, 
leaving him with enough money in the bank and invested elsewhere to keep him for 
the remainder of his days. This was not the end of his bad luck, however. He had 
relatives from the city arrive and they parted from him with the greater part of 
his fortune. This left the old gentleman with not a cent and he was compelled to 
take to his relatives for his bed and board. His health failed fast and for 
several years he has been confined to his little cottage on Ave. A. He was a 
staunch Catholic and up until he was unable to move from the house he attended 
regular all the meetings at his church. His funeral was held from the Catholic 
church yesterday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. Father Van de Walle, ninister in 
charge. Purdy and Bakeman had charge of the funeral. Interment in the Catholic 
cemetary..

Snohomish County Tribune
7-7-1898

The Bremerton Missouri, Tribune says: Many of our citizens will remember Edward 
Zeigle, whose home was formerly in this county and who has met many friends here 
who will be suprised to hear of him. Mr. Zeigle was an uncle to the editor of this 
paper. Seventeen years ago he left house for the west. After several years had 
passed away we ceased to hear from him or of him. What had become of him no one 
seemed to know, and no trace of him could be found anywhere in the great West, 
although a search was inituated. Five or six years ago we heard in an indirect way,
that he had been killed by a band of Indians in the Rocky Mountains, who attacked 
the band of miners with whom he was journeying. This news did not reach us however 
from any source of authority and indirectly. We have never given him up for dead 
and have contiuned the search for him. During the past vear we have prehaps 
communicated with four hundred post masters at different points in the West where 
we thought we might learn something of him, but our search was fruitless. Last 
Friday our father received the following telegram, dated at Snohomish, Wa., 
June 23: "Your brother Ed injured by falling tree. Not expected to live. Come." 
signed Frank M. Evens. Mr. Zeilgle immediately made preparations to leave for 
Washington Monday. Just as he was ready to leave another telegram reached us 
stating that Uncle Edward was dead. Instructions were wired at one to Mr. Evans 
to bury the body at Snohomish and to attend to all cemetery arrangements. As to 
the particulars of the accident that befelt Mr. Zeigle, we as yet know nothing. 
We shall perhaps be able to give some information relating to it in our next 
issue. For seventeen long we have searched for and have waited for the missing 
one. At last news came, but it was sad and brought with it a sorrow that was 
unexpected and hard to bear. 

Woodlawn Cemetery
ZIEGEL  Edward  age 40yrs.              6/25/1898


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