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Everett Daily Herald
11-24-1919
Joseph Saari, of Heybrook, died yesterday morning. The body lies at Purdy undertaking
parlors. The date of the funeral will be announce when word is received from
relatives.
MONROE MONITOR
10-22-1937
MRS. AGNES SALABAK
Mrs. Agnes Salabak, a resident of Index for the past 35 years, passed away at her
home on October 14, 1937 following a long illness. Mrs. Salabak was born in Hungary
in 1860, and was 76 years of age, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church of
Monroe. She is survived by her widower Mr. Albert Salabak of Index, and one sister ,
Mrs. Rose Wally, of Omaha, Neb. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
from St.Mary's Catholic church at Monroe, Father Galvin conducted the service. The
casket was sent to Omaha, Nebraska, for interment. accompanied by Mr. Salabak
Saturday night at 11:45 p.m. Arrangements were in charge of Purdy and Whitfield.
Everett Daily Herald
5-15-1903
Alfred Samuel, colored, died at his home this morning, 2028 Highland, of a paralytic
stroke. He was 85 years old. The deceased was a member of the Grand Army post at
Bloomington, Ill. He was born in 1818 in Kentucky. He leaves a son and two daughters
residing in Everett. The body is now at Challacombe's undertaking parlors. Funeral
arrangements have not yet been made.
Card of Thanks
We hereby tender our heartfelt thanks to all the kind friends, especially the
G.A.R. and W.R.C., who have assisted us with ttheir deeds and their sympathies in
the hour of our bereavement, when our bedoved father, Alfred Samuels, was called
to his last rest.
John Samuels
Mrs. Mary Monroe
Alford Samuels enlisted in Army 8-30-1864 at Louisville, Ky 107th USCT Inf. Co."H"
Evergreen Cemetery- Everett, Wa.
Alford Samuels 10-10-1903
Snohomish County Tribune
6-30-1927
Mrs. Frances Minnie Samuels, wife of T.W. Samuels, died Thursday evening at the
family home, 401 Cypress St. She was born in Eaton County, Michigan and was 58
year of age. Mrs. Samuels has resided in Snohomish the past twenty years and was
an active member of the Free Methodist church. She is survived by her husband and
two daughters, Hattie, of Snohomish and Verda, of Seattle; two brothers, William
O. Haney, of Snohomish and Sanford J. Haney, of Seattle. Funeral services were
held Saturday at the Purdy and Sons chapel with Rev. L.F. DeLong, former pastor
of the Free Methodist church, officiating, assisted by Rev. G.H. Harmer, present
pastor. Burial was held in the G.A.R. cemetery.
Everett Daily Herald
11-1954
J. Wesley Samuels, formerly of 2244 Wetmore ave. died at the Veterans Hospital at
Vancouver Wednesday. Mr. Samuels was born Sept. 14, 1891, at St. Paul, Minn. He
served as sergeant major during the First World War in the 92nd Division until his
discharge March 18, 1919. He is survived by his father, John Samuels of Rt. 4,
Everett; an aunt, Mrs. Belle Gains and a cousin Margart Sullivan of Seattle. Funeral
arrangements will be announced later from the chapel of Challacombe and Fickel.
(He was the grandson of Alford Samuels a CWV who served in the US Colored Troops in
KY buried at Evergreen Cemetery. His mother was Jane Samuels also buried at
Evergreen Cemetery.)
Everett Daily Herald
8-13-1947
Mrs. Jane Samuels, 79, died Friday afternoon at the home, 2214 Wetmore Ave. following
a long illness. Mrs. Samels was born in Salem, N.C. October 1, 1868, and came with
her family to Everett in 1900. She was a member of the Methodist Church and active
in several clubs. She leaves surviving her husband, John Samuels, and son; J. Wesley
Samuels, 2214 Wetmore Ave. Funeral services will be held at the chapel of Challacombe
and Fickel, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in
Everegreen Cemetery.
Snohomish County Tribune
8-19-1897
Whereas, God in his infinite wisdom has removed from our midst our brother, William
R. Sanborn, wherein this court loses a valued and faithful member, his father a
dutifed son and the community an upright citizen. Therefore be it Resolved, That
court Monte Cristo, F.of A. Snohomish, Wash., extend to the relatives of the
deceased brother, its condolence and sympathy: That our charter be be draped in
mourning for 30 days. That a copy of these resolutions be spread on the minutes sent
to his father and furnish the Snohomish County Tribune for publication.
U.L. Collins
C.H. Crippen
N.E. Preston Com.
OBITUARY 11-15-1920
Post #10 Snohomish
It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the passing away of another Comrade of O.P.
Morton Post. Comrade Stillman SANDERS was born in the state of NY, January 4th
1837 and departed this life at Monroe, Washington, November 15th 1920 having reached
his four score and 4 years.
His army service was private in Co. F 4th regiment MN. Vol Infantry and private in
Co. D 4th reg. Volunteer reserve Corp. from November 4 1861 to November 18 1864. At
which later date he was discharged by reason of expiration of term of service. His
occupation at the time of entering service was that of a farmer. After the close of
the war his ambition was to be a citizen of a free county under the hand of the flag
for which he had offered his life and endured hardships and privations that was the
lot of every soldier of the Civil war.
For many years his life was devoted as a Minister of the Gospel striving to make
the world better persuading the people to better thinking, better living and a new
realization of life’s duties and responsibilities. During a residence of seven
years at Startup, this county, before taking up his residence at Monroe, he was
Superintendent of a Sabbath School devoting his to Youth.
In the passing away of Comrade SANDERS we have lost a useful Citizen and a true
American and Patriot. He has gone to his reward. And we his comrades of O.P. Morton
Post untie in expressing our sympathies with the bereaved and sorrowing Companion,
and with the loved one. It be ordered that a copy hereof be sent to Sister SANDERS
and that a copy be placed in our archives, and that the Post Charter be draped in
mourning to a period of thirty days as a token of our rememberance of and respect
for a departed comrade.
D. Lew Paramore Adj.
J.H. Miller Comm.
Everett Daily Herald
7/6/1925
Nancy Sanford died at her home on Short street Sunday at 7:30 a.m.. She was born May
9, 1864, at Mucie, Ind. and came to snohomish nineteen years ago. Surviving her are
four sons, Frederick H. and Francis of Snohomish; Chester A. of Seattle, and Edwin W.
Sanford of 3531 Broadway, Everett; three daughters, Mrs. Laura L. Larson, of 4422
Sixth Ave. N.W., Seattle; Mrs. Ethel Ensign of Short Cedar street and Mrs. Ada Funk
of Prosser; five brothers, Fred Ky and Herbert Smith of Oklahoma, Frank Smith of San
Pedro, Ca. and Tim Smith of Snohomish; one sister, Mrs. Ada Crotts of Hutchinson,
Ks. and twelve grandchildren. Mrs. Sanford was a member of the Free Methodist
church and was active in church and missionary work. Funeral services will be held
at the Free Methodist church Wednesday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Mr. Steele officiating.
The body will be returned to Purdy and Son's chapel after the service and interment
will take place at G.A.R. cemetery after the arrival of Frank Smith from San Pedro,
who was en route to visit her when Mrs. Sanford died.
Everett Daily Herald
10-28-1919
The Funeral services of Albert SAPP, of Machias, will be held at Maulsby's chapel,
Tuesday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock. Interment will follow in G.A.R. Cemetery. A
funeral car will be used for Transportion.
1900 Snohomish County Census Machias
Albert Sapp b/1-1848 Oh age 52 married 27 yrs Storekeeper
Elizabeth b/9-1856 ILL age 43 6 chid, 4 liv
Minnie b/6/1878 ILL
Nellie b/7/1880 ILL
Ethel b/7-1884 ILL
Ruth b/3/1893 Wa
Everett Daily Herald
11-20-1919
Notice of appointment of excutrixes of the estate of Albert Sapp. was given to
Minnie Blair and Nellie Barrow his daughters
Snohomish G.A.R. Cemetery
Sapp Albert
Sapp Eliza 92 died Apr.-6-1949 born 1852
COUNTY COMMISSIONER SATHER DIES
1-27-1905
Nils Sather, recently elected County Commissioner from the first district died at his
home in Silvana last Saturday morning. The cause was blood poisoning. Mr. Sather was
one of the oldest residents of Silvana, having lived there for the last twenty years.
He had only taken the office of commissioner only two weeks before his death. It is
announced that S.G. Buell, who was Mr. Sather's predesessor in the office of
commissioner, will be appointed to fill the unexpected term at the meeting of the
board next Monday. A large petition from the first district has been presented
requesting Mr. Buell's appointment and Mr Jordan, Stretch and Judge Black, who have
authority to fill the vacancy, have agreed to the petitioners request.
Everett Daily Herald
12-27-1914
Leroy C. Saunders, aged 66 years died yesterday morning very suddenly from a stroke
of paralysis. His little son, going up stairs to awaken him in the morning, reported
to his mother that he could not "waken papa". Mrs. Saunders hurried to the bedside,
finding her husband unconscious. Death resulted in a short time. Mr. Saunders had
been down town the day before, feeling better than usual, but not well. He leaves a
wife, four daughters and six sons. The married daughters are: Mrs. Howard of Hoquiam;
Mrs. Olson, of Index, and Mrs. Halborn, of Carrollton, Wa. The sons reside here.
Mr.Saunders was one of the pioneers of Washington, having lived in the state 39
years. The funeral will be held from N.B. Challacombe's chapel tomorrow at 2 p.m.
There will be a special car for friends. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
verett Daily Herald
4-15-1929
Mrs. Emma Louise Saupe, wife of Emil Saupe, died Sunday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock
at her home on the Roosevelt road. Mrs. Aaupe was born July 15, 1856, in Australia.
She came to Snohomish in 1888. Surviving are her husband ; one son, William E. Saupe,
of New York; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Johnson of Snohomish and Mrs. Alvina Dohm of
Ketchikan, Alaska, and two grandchildren. The body is at Purdy & Son's chapel from
where funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Everett Daily Herald
6-30-1942
George Forrest Sawdy, 72, died June 29 at his home, May and Halliday streets, after
a long illness. He had been a resident of Snohomish 23 years, coming here from
Prosser in 1919. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Adalene Sawdy; two sons, Gordon
Sawdy in the navy and Ralph Sawdy of Wentachee; a daughter, Mrs. Mable Osterman of
Seattle; a grandson, Thaddeus Tift of Nome, Alaska, and a great grandaughter, Lillian
Tift. Mr. Sawdy was a member of Modern Woodmen of America. Funeral arrangements will
be announced later from the chapel of Bakeman Whyte.
MONROE MONITOR
9-22-1916
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors who aided us during the illness and
death of our husband and father, William Sawyer, and to espescially thank those who
tendered the beautiful floral offering.
Mrs. William Sawyer
Mrs. J.T. Francis
1889 Snohomish Co. Census
Wm. Sawyer age 47 rancher b/Me
Phillippi 46 b/Eng
Annie L. 9 b/Wt
Effie 4 b/Wt
Monroe IOOF Cemetery
Phillippa Sawyer age 84 died 9-21-1921 Belllingham
Everett Daily Herald
1970
Hattie Helen English, 76, of 1705 Terrace St., Snohomish, died Feb. 12 in a Monroe
hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Medford, Wi., July 28,
1893, and came to Washington in 1905 from North Dakota. She has lived in Snohomish
since that time. Her husband Joseph, preceded her in death in 1969. The had
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1961. She was a member of Zion
Lutheran Church, Snohomish. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Della Northrup of
Snohomish, two sons, Melvin of Snohomish and Charles of Seattle; three brothers,
Ted Schachtschneider of Marysville, Charles Schachtschneider of Ferndale, and F.
Schachtschneider of Olympia; three sisters, Amelia Timm of Cashmere, Louise Timm
of Ephrata and Mrs. Emma Demarest of Wenatchee; seven grandchildren, and 14
great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Bauer Funeral
Chapel, Snohomish, with Rev. Charles R. Symmark officiating with burial in the
G.A.R. Cemetery.
OBITUARY 4-4-1911
Post #86 Haller City (Arlington)
Bengemight SCHOONOVER, a veteran of the Civil war and father of Mrs. R. ECKELS, of
this place, died Tuesday, April 4th, at the home of Mr. ECKELS, after a long illness.
Funeral services were held at the opera house Thursday afternoon, Rev. F.W. Camp
officiating. A goodly number of friends were present to pay their last respects to a
worth citizen and one who had served his country well. Interment occurred in the
local cemetery under direction of A.H. Moll. The following comrades served as
pallbearers: D.S. Baker, G.F. Earnheart, W.W. Perrigo, M. McCaulley, B.F. Hause and
Geo. D. Wallace.
Deceased was born in NY May 20,1836, lacking a month and 16 days of being 75 years
old. He served the Union army during the Civil war as a member of the 141st NY Inf.
After the close of the war he located in Newaygo Co., MI, where he resided until
1888, when he came to Seattle later locating on a farm at Hartford, where he resided
until the death of his wife about a year ago, since when he has resided with his
son-in-law here. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. ECKELS, Two sons preceding him
on the long journey.
Those from out of town attending the funeral were Mrs. J. A. FRANK and Misses Metta,
Della and Helen FRANK of Seattle, and Mesdames Oswald and Julius MOBIUS of Hartford
OBITUARY 10-25-1928
Post #89 Everett
Valentine SCHRECK Veteran Employe Of The County is Dead
Was Custodian of County Courthouse for Twenty-Seven Years
County Officials are Saddened by Death
Valentine SCHRECK for 27 years custodian of the Snohomish county courthouse, died
at his home at 1815 Lombard ave. Thursday morning after an illness of more than a
year. He is survived by a widow, Mrs. Alice SCHRECK; and Lou MATHEY of Monroe, a
step-son, and Mrs. N.B. ALLAN of Seattle, a step-daughter.
"Twenty-seven years ago as a county commissioner, I put SCHRECK in charge of the
Courthouse. Since then he has been one of the most faithful employees a county
ever had." Commissioner Thomas Fleming said in tribute.
"A staunch republican and a staunch friend Schrieck alway has been in the twenty
odd years that I have known him. He perhaps had the keen an insight into county
politics as any man in the county", County Clerk Frank Turner said.
Valentine SCHRECK was a member of John Buford post #89 G.A.R. having served in
the Civil war with the Twenty-seventh battery, NY light artillery. He was 82 year
old and came to Everett in 1893. He held his position at the courthouse until a
few months ago when his health became so poor that it forced his retirement.
Funeral services will be held from the parlors of Challacombe and Fickel Saturday
morning at 10:30 o’clock. The Rev. George T Gunter, assisted by Everett lodge
#122, IOOF will conduct the services. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
MONROE MONITOR
1-25-1900
A party of seven, with four children, arrived last week from Avoca, Iowa, to make
this their home. They are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Suhl and two children., Mr. and Mrs.
Hermann Steffen and two children, Henry SCHRODER, Carl Lohse and John Hubner. They
bring means and are looking for locations for farming. These are the kind of people
we all lkie to see, and on behalf of the community we extend to them a haearty
welcome.
10-27-1927
Darwin Hunt Scofield, age 75, a pioneer resident of Everett, died October 22 at Los
Angles, Ca. following a brief illness. The body arrived in Everett Wednesday evening
and was removed to the chapel of John F. Jerread, from where the funeral service will
be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. F.A. LaViolette will officiate.
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Schofield was a rural mailcarrier on
route 2, Everett, for thirteen years. Surviving relatives are two daughters, Mrs. S.
Hilton and Mrs. W. Prichett of Los Angeles, also one son A.E. Scofield, of 5512
Lombard ave.
Everett Daily Herald
1922
Darius SEELY, 83 years old, G.A.R. member died at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at
his home 418 Glen street. He had been ill for some days but had planned to attend the
Easter service at the church in the evening. Mrs. SEELY attended the morning service
and had finished telling him of the meeting when Mr. SEELY attempted to rise from his
chair. He fell over dead.
Mr. SEELY was born in Belfast N.Y. He was a member of Company Merrill Horse Michigan
cavalry and was in the service during the entire four years of the Civil war as a
private. He came to Lewis county in this state 42 yeara ago and nineteen years ago he
came to Snohomish. He is survived by his wife, and by four children, sons, L.H. SEELY
of Seattle, The Rev. C.P. SEELY of Oakesville; George A. SEELY of Grants Pass, Oreg;
a daughter Mrs. Lillian FIZER, Cario, Alberta.
The funeral service will take place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist
Episcopal church in Snohomish. Burial will be in the G.A.R. cemetery. The body is in
charge of Purdy & Sons.
1910 Snohomish Co. Census
Darius SEELY age 71 married twice 26 yr. b/Ny
Catherine 57 married twice 26 yrs no child b/Ny
1920 Census
Darius SEELY age 80 b/Ny
Kathryn 63 b/NY
Snohomish GAR Cemetery
SEELY, Harriet B. 6/11/1846-5/5/1903 (Wife)
SEELY, Darius 1839-1922 (Co. 11 2nd Cav. Mo. Husband)
SEELY Kathryn 1855-1952 (Wife of Darius SEELY
Everett Daily Herald
Owen Sehorn, 93, of Rt. 4, Snohomish, died October 27, 1978 in Everett. He was born
on January 23, 1885 in Iowa. He came to Everett in the 1890's, and then went to
Alaska for the Gold Rush Days. Returning to Everett in 1903, he lived there until
coming to Machias 65 years ago, where he farmed until his retirement. He leaves his
son, William A. Sehorn of Machias; daughter Mrs. Virginia Hamilton of Clyde Hill;
seven grand children and five great grandchildren. Private family graveside services
will be held Tuesday in Mountain View Cemetery, Machias. Memorial services will be
held Saturday, November 7, at 11 a.m. in Machias Community Church with the Rev. Wm.
Easterling officiating. The family suggests memorials may be given to the Kidney
Foundation or to your favorite charity. Arrangements under direction of Purdy and
Dawson Funeral Home Snohomish.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY TRIBURNE
6-14-1912
YOUNG SNOHOMISH GIRL DIES AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. William Douglas, Formerly Miss Laura SELl, Succumbs Wednesday Afternoon.
Mrs. William Douglas died at the Snohomish General hospital Wednesday afternnoon at 5
o'clock after an illness lasting one week. She took sick a week ago Thursday evening
and the doctors had her taken to the hospital to be operated upon for appeadlitis.
The attending physician operated on the young girl Wednesday morning but the turn
went for the worse and she passed away the same afternoon at 5 o'clock. Her death
came as a complete suprise to her friends and relatives as she had improved
considerabley since her removal to the hospital. Mrs. Douglas was the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Sell of North Snohomish and had been married to Mr.Douglas for the
short period of 3 months. Mr. Douglas is the popular young Snohomish photographer
whose offices are over the Eagles building. She was born 2-24-1893 at Buffalo Lake,
Mn. The following brothers and sisters are left to mourn her loss: Mrs. E.G. Hall,
Kootenai, Idaho, Mrs. Glenn Farrar, Kensel, N.Dak; Mrs. Henry Sell, Glendive,Mt.; Mr.
Wm. Sell, Snohomish, Wa. The funeral will be held from the German Luthern church,
interment in the GAR cemetery. Rev. F. Schokuecht will conduct the funeral
ceremonies. Purdy & Bakeman will conduct the funeral.
Snohomish County Tribune
10-12-1900
About a month ago Coroner Stafford was called to Sultan to hold an inquest over the
body of an unknown man, found in the river above that place. The body was so
decomposed that it was impossible to identify him, but by subsequent investigation
Dr. Stafford has found, beyond doubt, that it was the body of Sever SEVERSON, a
Norwegian who had become insane and wandered away from the quarry at Index. He was
formerly a citizen of St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Sever Severson 40 yrs b/Norway died Spring of 1900 (found in the Snohomish River)
Everett Daily Herald
11-8-1917
James R. SEWARD, aged 77, a veteran of the Civil war and a member of the G.A.R., was
almost instantly killed this morning by a south bound Great Northern freight train on
the upper track a few feet south of the Bond street passenger station. He was a first
cousin of Secretary William H. SEWARD, who negotiated the purchase of Alaska.
Mr. SEWARD came to Everett last month from Louisville, Ky., accompanied by his wife,
to make his home with his daughters, Mrs. Edward MINOR and Mrs. Albert ARMSTRONG, at
3718 Wetmore ave. This morning, knowing that Mrs. MINOR was coming from Whidby island
on the launch, Alvarene, the elderly man walked from his daughter's home to the
waterfront and met his death. There were no eye-witnesses to the tragedy. The manner
in which James R. SEWARD died is largely conjecture, reports Coroner A.R. Maulsby and
Great Northern railroad men, who believe the man evidently thought the train was
coming on the lower track and could not avoid the through freight when he finally
realized it was almost upon him. His head was fractured and he received other
injuries when hurled from the right-of-way.
While the aged man was endeavoring to find his daughter, she had landed and, with
her husband, sought the father. "We came here not long ago," said Edward Minor, "for
the purpose of making a home for Mr. and Mrs. SEWARD, the daughters, Albert Amstrong
and myself believing we should live together. I am a mechanic by trade and Armstong
is a rail road construction man, but we have been in the wood business here. Father's
hearing was keen and he was an active man."
Mrs. SEWARD, the widow, the two daughters previously mentioned, and Mrs. Ray D.
BARTON, of Seattle, a third daughter, are members of the family. James R. SEWARD was
born in Bowling Green, Ky. No arrangements have been made for the funeral.
Everett Daily Herald
4-17-1937
DAVID F. SEXTON, 99 SNOHOMISH PIONEER, DIES FRIDAY MORNING
Snohomish, April 15- David F. Sexton, 99, pioneer and Snohomish's oldest citizen,
died at 9:15 o'clock this morning at his home in Sexton's precinct after having
been ill ten days. Mr. Sexton, commander and last member of Morton post No. 10,
G.A.R. residing here, was a charter member of that organization., also of Garden
City grange and Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. Sexton and his wife, who died in
1928, came to Snohomish 59 years ago.
Mr. Sexton was born April 1, 1838 in Montgomery county, Ohio, a son of Joseph and
Lizzie Sexton, who respectively were born in Ohio and New jersey. In 1843 he moved
with his parents to Jasper county, Ind., where he spent his boyhood days and
attended subscription and public schools. Later he attended normal school at
Burnettsville, Ind and for several years he taught school in that state and in
Kansas. During the Civil war he served with 135th regiment Indiana Volunteer
Infantry.
On November 18, 1867 he married Miss Ora Downing of a family that was prominent in
Revolutionary war and the War of 1812. They went to Wilson Co, Kansas, where they
resided until May 23, 1878. On that date they left with a mule team and covered
wagon, with seven other families. Additional families joined them as they proceeded
westward and at one time there were as many as 30 in the wagon train. The caravan had
dwindled to two wagons when the Sextons arrived at Pendleton, Ore. The reached
Olympia October 4. From there they proceeded by steamer to Seattle and came to
Snohomish on Captain Hill's "Fanny Lake" boat, landing here October 7, 1878.
Accompanying them was John Robbins of Vader, formerly of Monroe, who was ten years
younger then Mr. Sexton. Mr. Robbins later drove the team to Snohomish and swam the
horses across the river, there being no bridge here at that time.
The pioneer couple resided in what now is Morgan's addition during their fist winter
here and in February, 1879, they removed to his home across the Pilchuck river from
that district, where he resided until his death. There Mr. Sexton had a 200-acre
farm. This he operated until about 21 years ago later selling off all but about
fifteen acres of that part where his home was located.
Mr. Sexton was active in grange, church, patriotic and community affairs, until
December 6, 1931 when he was injured in an automobile. Since then he had been
confined to a wheel chair. Mr. Sexton retained his faculties remarkably well until
the last year when his hearing and eyesight gradually failed. His birthday
anniversary for many years has been the occasion of happy festivities arranged by
his numerous friends and the last of these was held this month. Surviving Mr. Sexton
are two nephews, Zedrick Sexton of Langley and John H. Sexton of Seattle and two
nieces, Mrs. Lydia Cade and Miss Florence Sexton of Seattle. The body is at the
chapel of Purdy & Hall. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
OBITUARY 5-7-1918
Post #10 Snohomish
Benjamin SEYMOUR, aged 88 years, a well known Civil War veteran of Snohomish, died
Tuesday morning May 7th at his home on Willow street. Mr. SEYMOUR served with the
22nd WI Vol., and was a member of Morton Post #10 G.A.R. He was born at Middlebury,
Vt., April 23, 1830, and came to Snohomish 18 years ago.
Comrade SEYMOUR is survived by his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Hattie KILPATRICK of
Philomath, Or., Mrs. Matie McKELIPS of Tancard, Ca. , Mrs Ethel KILPATRICK of
Snohomish, and one son Charles SEYMOUR of Wyoming.
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon, Rev. W.
L. Killian of Camp Lewis officiating. Interment was made in the G.A.R. cemetery.
Everett Daily Herald
1-8-1902
TAKEN HOME FOR BURIAL
The remains of A.C. Seymour, an old resident of Snohomish, was sent there for
interment by N.B. Challacombe, Rev. Mears of the Snohomish Congretional church,
accompanied them.
OBITUARY 6-20-1914
Post #10 Snohomish
VETERAN OF MEXICAN AND CIVIL WARS DIES HERE
Howard SHADINGER, one of the oldest and most respected residents of this city,
passed away at the home of his son, J.H. SHADINGER, last Saturday, June 20, after an
illness of about two weeks. He was 89 years of age last February and had been
remarkably active for a man of his years up to the time of his last illness.
Mr. SHADINGER was born in Bucks Co., Pa., February 28, 1825. He made his home in
Indiana until 1855 and resided in Mn until 1902 when he moved to this city. He was a
bricklayer and mason by trade.
In 1850 he was married to Miss Mary A. COX of Warren Co., OH, and the couple lived
together for 64 years, Mrs. SHADINGER having died only last April.
Mr. SHADINGER was a veteran of two wars, having served a year in the Mexican war and
two years in the Civil War. He was a member of the Methodist church for about 60
years and the oldest member of Morton Post #10 G.A.R.
Funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon by Rev. D. S. Kerr, pastor of
the Methodist church. Services at the grave were in charge of the Grand Army Post.
Besides his son here, Mr. SHADINGER is survived by three children, Guy SHADINGER of
Lincoln, NB ("Carlise, Pa" in another obituary); Mrs. Lewis NELSON of Glencoe, MN,
and Mrs. S.S. RICHARDSON ("L. L. RICHARDSON" in another obituary), who were at his
bedside during his last illness.
Snohomish County Tribune
12-30-1898
Mrs. Fred Shafer died at her home in this city last Friday after an illness of
several weeks. The funeral was held at the residence Sunday afternoon, Dec. 25, Rev.
Eberling officiating, and the body was lalid to rest in Union (Old Pioneer) cemetary.
Ottlie Hohnke Shafer was born in Germany forty-two years ago. In 1891 she was married
in this city to Fred Shafer and they have lived here every since. Three boys were
born, the oldest seven years of age, and the youngest but a few weeks. Since the
birth of the latter Mrs. Shafer never rallied and death claimed her last Friday. She
had many friends who deeply sympathize with the bereaved husband and little ones in
their deep sorrow.
Snohomish County marriage records
Fred Schafer m Ottilie Peck 6-20-1891
Snohomish County Death Records
Orrilie Schaefer 42 years b/Germany died 12-22-1898 father John Houcke
Ottilie Schafer died 12-22-1898; buried at Old Pioneer Cemetery; removed to G.A.R.
Freddie K. Schafer died 6-11-1894; buried at Old Pioneer Cemetery; removed to G.A.R.
Paul V. Schafer died 4-9-1899; buried at Old Pioneer Cemetery; removed to G.A.R.
Snohomish County Tribune
12-9-1898
Monday morning at four o'clock death claimed Mr. Alexander SHAW, after an illness of
about six weeks. When the fever became prevalent here some two months ago, the family
of Mr. Shaw, including the grandchildren, were in seemed, particularly unfortunate,
Mr. Shaw and one of the the grandchildren were taken down, then others of the
children were taken sick, and at one time seven were sick in the family. And three
weeks ago his little namesake, Alexander Shaw died. From that time on Mr. Shaw grew
weaker and weaker, until Monday morning when death claimed him. Mr. Shaw came to
Snohomish in 1893, following his oldest son George, who had been here a number of
years. When he came he brought his family with the exception of two daughters who had
married at the old home. Last spring he went back to the hold home at Lower
Wakefield, N.B. and visited his relatives and old friends, and persuaded the other
two daughters with their families, to come to Snohomish with him, in order that he
might have the whole family together.
Alexander Shaw was born in Lower Wakefield, Carrolton Co. N.B. April 1833. He spent
his young manhood there, being engaged in the milling and minning business, owning at
one time two large mills. His family consisted of five boys and five girls, were all
raised at the old home. He leaves a brother in Seattle, C.H. Shaw, one in Dakota and
two in New Brunswick, and five sisters in the latter place. At home he leaves a wife,
five boys, George W., Frank G., Colby J., Donald H. and girls Mrs. D.M. Nevers, Mrs
G.O. Shaw, Mrs. E.A. Cooper, Ruth E Shaw and Iona A. Shaw, besided a host of friends
in the city to mourn his loss. The funeral was held at the Congregational church
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Winchester officiating and the body was laid to rest in the
old cemetery, beside the body of his grandson. During Mr. Shaw's residence in
Snohomish, he was known as an exemplary citizen, and honorable business man, and an
esteemed Christian gentleman. He passes away honored and beloved, not only by his
children and other relatives but by everyone with whom he came in contact.
Snohomish County Tribune
10-14-1898
Something over a month ago Mr. James A. Shaw, an old gentleman from Hilton, Maine,
who came to Snohomish last spring, fell and burst a blood vessel, from which cause
he died. Undertaker C.H. Bakeman was called for his professional services, and
embalmed the body, and it was sent to his former home for interment. Some delay
was occasioned before departure, and the body was lost enroute for several days so
that the funeral had to be postponed. By the time the body did reach there, over
two weeks had elapsed since the embalming. Mrs. Shaw has since written back that
the body was in an excellent state of preservation, and cordially thanked Mr. Bakeman
for his care and skill in the performance of his work. Mr. Blackman has had many
years experience as an undertaker. The friends of Mr. Shaw are gratified to hear that
the body was presentable for the funeral, and the loved ones of the deceased were
able to take a last farewell of one who but a few short months before had left them
in perfect health.
Snohomish County Tribune
9-16-1898
James A. Shaw, a cousin of Alex Shaw's living in the third ward, died Saturday
morning of paralysis in his 65th year. The funeral was held Tuesday at the home of
Alex Shaw, and the body was taken to Hoton, Maine to be intered. Mrs. Shaw and
daughter accompanying it.
Snohomish County Tribune
The people of the city were shocked Tuesday morning by the announcement that Frank
Shaw was dead. It was generally known that he was confined to his home by an attack
of the fever, but few knew that he was seriously ill. He was taken sick two weeks
ago and from the first sank rapidly. It seems that he had a strange feeling that if
he should be taken down he would never get up, and when he went to bed, Monday, Jan
23rd, he told the folks he would not live. This feeling of fatality grew upon him,
and the day before his death he arranged all his business affairs, sent for his
young friends, and requested the presence of Rev. Winchester, with whom he talked
freely of the future, and expressed hope in the Christian faith.
Frank Gordon Shaw was born in Carle, New Brunswick, in March 1873. He spent his
youth and early manhood in his native town, working with his father in his lumber
mill. In 1894 he came to Snohomish, joining some of his brothers who preceeded him
west. He immediately took up the express business of his father, relieving him much
of the heavy work, and burden of the support of the family. His business increased
in volume considerably, and his brother-in-law, G.O. Shaw, has been assisting him.
His death is the forth in the family in less than that many month, two little
nephews and his father having succumbed to the dreaded fever. He leaves a
grief-stricken mother, four brothers, Geo. W., Donald, Colby and Lee; five sisters,
Mrs. Maria Nevers, Mrs Clara Shaw, Mrs Mame Cooper, Misses Ruth and Iona Shaw,
besides a host of friends to mourn his loss. Frank was a popular among the business
men of the city, with whom he naturally had dealings, and among, the young people he
had a host of friends and in his home he was a kind, loving and generous son and
brother. Almost his last words were, "I'm ready to die, but I can't leave mother."
In his death the community loses a valuable citizen, and the heartfelt sympathy of
the entire city is extended to the grief-stricken family. The funeral was held at
the home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Winchester officiating, and the body was
laid to rest in Union cemetery.
Snohomish County Death Record
Alexander Shaw age 65 b/NB died 12-5-1898
Snohomish County 1889 Census
Geo. Shaw age 26 single b/NB
Snohomish County Tribune
3-3-1899
Robert E. Sheldeon died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Stevens in this
city Feb. 25, 1899. Thos passed away another pioneer, born Nov. 3rd 1829, he had
almost reached the afforded three score and 1 ten when death intervened to
terminate a life full of advanture. In the early forties he crossed the "Isthmus"
An Argonut he lived through the stirring times of the 40 in the state of California.
At the time of the Cariboo excitment he went north, and with Jack McQueston, the
present proprietor of Circle City, again saw life in the gold diggings. He has been
a residen to this state for nearly 40 years and of Snohomish county almost all of
that time. Married in 1870, his wife died about two years ago.
Of the surviving children, the three boys, Henry, Sidney and Robert are in Alaska;
Grace, the eldest daughter and Hattie, the youngest live in Snohomish, Carrie, the
second daughter is in Seattle. "Bob", as he was familiarly known, was a jovial,
generous, whole souled man, the latchstring of his heart was ever in sight and his
last penny share with a friend as freely as though he were a millionaire. A good
citizen, honest, industious, frail in few things, manly above all, he lived a life
characterized and emphasized by the friendship of all who knew him.
Snohomish County 1889 Census
R.E. Shelden age 59 cook b/Ny
Clara 40 b/Canada
Henry 16 b/Wt
Sidney 13 b/Wt
Caraline 9 b/Wt
B.C. 5 female b/Wt
Harriett 4 b/Wt
Snohomish County Death Record
Robert Sheldon age 68 b/NY died 2-24-1899
Snohomish County Tribune
6-18-1897
Mrs. Flora McCullum Sheldon, wife of Robert Sheldon died Tuesday, June 15, 1897,
at 12:00 o'clock, of dropsy of the heart. Flora McCullum was born in Avoca. Quebec,
Canada, July 23, 1848 and spent her young womanhood at her home, and there married
Robert Sheldon, the husband who survives her. The came to Snohomish in May, 1871,
and have practically lived here ever since. Mrs. Sheldon has been sick for six
months, constantly growing weaker. The illness which has afflicted her has baffled
the physicians, and Tuesday she breathed her last breath. She leaves a sister Mrs.
G.Reese, and a brother, Donalld McCullum, a husband and six children, three
daughters Mrs. W.B. Stevens, Carrie and Hattie Sheldon; and three sons, Henry K.,
Sydney J. and Robert E., all of whom live near Snohomish. The funeral was held
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the house and the body was laid to rest at
Woodlawn cemetery.
Woodlawn Cemetery
SHELDON Flora 7-23-1848 Avoca Quebec Canada 6/15/1897 wife of Robert
Everett Daily Herald
10-5-1920
Jack R. Sherman died yesterday at Spokane after a brief illness. He was 56 years
of age. Mr. Sherman was well known in Everett, living here for a number of years.
At one time he was the proprietor of the old Broadway hotel and he was employed
by the city under D.D. Merrill. Mr. Sherman is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie
Sherman, his father U.S. Sherman of Eagle Rock California; and two sisters in
California and one in Arizona. Mr. And Mrs. Sherman moved to Spokane six months
ago to make their home. The body arrived in Everett this morning and was taken to
the chapel of John F. Jerread to await the funeral which be announced.
Everett Daily Herald
8-17-1942
Mrs. Mabel Marie Sherwood, 44, wife of Francis A. Sherwood, 2210 Grand Ave., died
Sunday afternoon at an Everett hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Sherwood was
promnent in cusical circles of the city and was a member of the Everett Ladies
Musical club. She was born in Columbia, Ohio, September 14, 1897 and had lived in
Everett for the last wenty years. Surviving are her husband and two daughters,
Marion and Martha at the family home; a sister Mildred Kruse of Seattle, and two
brothers, Walter Voegtlin of the U.S. Navy and Joseph Voegtlin of Blaine. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday at 3 o'cock from the chapel of the Solie Funeral
home the Rev. Joseph Adams of the First Methodist church officiating.Interment will
be in Cypress Lawn cemetery.
Everett Daily Herald
8-31-1964
Merville E. SHIRIFF of 3312 Federal Ave. died at a local hospital Sunday afternoon.
He was born in Marshall Town, Iowa, April 25, 1907, and had resided in Everett since
1926. He was a supervisor at Scott Paper Co. Mr. Sheriff leaves his widow, Mrs.
Lillian A. Sherriff of 3312 Federal Ave.; three daughters, Mrs. John (Yvonne) Diamond
of Rt. 2 Lake Stevens, Mrs. James (Karen) Tribon of 9826 Emander Rd and Mrs. James
(Andrea) Parenti of Tacoma; one son, Gene C. Sheriff of 3312 Federal Ave.; three
sisters, Mrs. Earl Olsen, Mrs. Clarence Dirks of Camano Island and Mrs. O.F. Rankin
of Bremerton and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2
o'clock in the chapel of Challacombe Fickel and Frecht with the Rev. Gordon Rasmussen
of Mission Covenant Church Officiating.
Everett Daily Herald
8-27-1995
Lillian Amanda (Olsen) SHERIFF, 87, of Everett, passed away Saturday, June 24, 1995
at a local nursing home. Born November 18, 1907, she was the eighth of nine children
of Peter and Julia Olsen, homesteaders in the Machias and Everett areas. She was a
member of First Covenant Church, active in the Everett Garden Club and volunteered at
Providence Hospital Gift Shop for several years. She enjoyed painting, fishing,
camping, gardening and crafts. Lillian is survived by three daughters and
sons-in-law, Yvonne and Ed Songstad of Everett, Karen and James Tribon of Bellaire,
Texas and Andrea and James Parenti of Cheney, Wa., and a son, Eugene Sheriff of
Marysville. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and
a sister Myrtle Fosse of Everett. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merville
E. Sheriff in 1964; a daughter, Gloria in 1935; and a great-grandson, Dyllan James
Smith in 1992. Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Purdy & Walters
with Cassidy. Funeral services will be Friday, at 11:00 a.m. at First Covenant
Church, 4502 Rucker. Entombment will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Lillian' church or a favorite charity.
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
6-4-1924
Mrs. Iowa Shrewsbury, aged 72 years, died at her home 609 ave. B at 12:05 p.m.
Tuesday after an illness which lasted several months. Mrs. Shrewsbury is survived by
six sons, Walter and Charles Shrewsbury of Snohomish, David and Giles Shrewsbury of
Everett, DeWitt Shrewsbury of Sioux City, Ia. and Albert Shrewsbury.of Princeton
W.VA; six daughters, Mrs. W.H. Smith and Mrs. DS.A. Bagley of Swan's Trail; Mrs. E.M.
Kirkland of Granite Falls, Mrs. E.M. Beede of Snohomish, Mrs. Tom Look of Cathcart
and Mrs. Lotttie Raymond of Hamden W.Va.; one brother R. Moxie of Va; two sisters,
Mrs. Myron Harvey of Hinton, W.Va. and Mrs. W.M. Peterson of Brambell, W.Va. 20
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mrs. Shrewsbury is the widow of the late P.T. Shrewsbury of Snohomish, who died
12-22-1922. Funeral arrangments will be announced after word is received from
relatives in the east. The body is at C.H. Bakeman's parlors. Funerals services
for Mrs. Shrewsbury will be held from the Christian church, Cedar street Saturday at
2 p.m. the Rev. A.B. Bristow officiating. Interment will be in G.A.R. cemetery.
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