Seabury Strong Brown

Seabury Strong Brown is the 2nd Great Grandfather of my wife.

What a great name!  Not a very common first name - the first that I have come by.  The middle name of Strong also, interesting choice.  I don't see the Strong surname in the lineage so I wonder if they just wanted little Seabury to grow up strong?

Seabury was the 10th child born to Odin Brown and Sally Stevens.  I do want to note that other researchers have noted that Sally's last name is Leonard not Stevens. The only paper proof is a death record in Washington for one of the children that listed Stevens as the surname.  The death of that child also took place in Stevens County, so it is possible that was the name of the county and not the surname.  Anyway - if any readers out there have paper proof of the surname of Sally, please share!  Seabury was born 3rd October, 1857 in Illinois.  It's is most likely that he was born in Boone County, IL, as that is where we find the first record for him.

The first record being the 1860 Federal Census.  This finds Seabury living at home with his parents and siblings.  The record if very hard to read.  The family is farming and living in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.

The following decade, Seabury's childhood, doesn't appear to have been a very pleasant one.  Several of his siblings all die young, as well as his mother, Sally.  In the 1870 Federal Census we find Seabury living still in Boone County, IL, with his father, Odin.  There is only one sibling living at home, a younger brother named Perry, and a new step mother, Helen Chamberlain.  His father's profession is listed as a shoemaker.

I'm unable to find Seabury in the 1880 Federal Census.  His father, along with his father's new wife, have moved to Sterling, Nebraska.  His eldest sibling, Hubbel Brown, is still living in Boone County.  I've looked in both of those area's censuses with no luck - no Seabury.  At some point after 1880 his eldest brother, Hubbel, moves his family to Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.  It's in this location that we find the next record for Seabury.  So we can assume that Seabury either came with Hubbel or followed him there.  The record we find is the marriage record for Seabury.  On 22 April 1886 Seabury marries Stella Richardson in Crook County.  This record can be found in the Western States Marriage Record Index, as shown below.

The family resides in Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington in the 1900 Federal Census.  Seabury and Stella are the parents of four children at this time, all of which are living at home.  Seabury's profession is listed as a farmer.  A few farms down the road is Stella's younger brother, James Richardson, living with the parents of his wife, Jennie Gill.

The 1910 Federal Census finds the family in Green Acres, Spokane County, Washington.  Seabury owns his farm/house, it is not mortgaged.  Another child was born to family after 1900, Stella is noted as the mother of 5 children, all of which are still living.  The eldest son, Milton, resides in the family home with his wife, Minnie Rose.

I'm unable to locate Seabury in the 1920 Federal Census.  His wife, Stella, is found living in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.  Her marital status is listed as divorced.  Their youngest, Gerald, is only 13 years old, yet, he shows he works at the railroad and has not attended school since September the previous year.  It appears Gerald is supporting his mother at this time. Sad.

In the 1930 Federal Census Seabury owns his own poultry farm in Aumsville, Marion County, Oregon. Less than two years later, in 1932, he is living with his granddaughter, Marjorie Bashaw Vorlicky, in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.  He passes away in this home 12 April 1932.  He is buried in the Milton Freewater IOOF Cemetary in Umatilla County, Oregon.  I wish I would have asked Marjorie about Seabury before she passed away, I hadn't realized that Seabury had lived in her home.

The children of Seabury Strong Brown and Stella S. Richardson were:

1. Ruby Alberta Brown - born September 1887 in Wyoming.  Married (1st) Fred Wallace Potter.  Married (2nd) Albert Plank.  Died 4 April 1946 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.

2. Florence G Brown - born October 1888 in Nebraska.  Married Arthur Clarence Bashaw.  Died 15 January 1966 in Stevens County, Washington.

3. Milton George Brown - born 18 July 1890 in Lincoln County, Nebraska.  Married Minnie Rose.  Died January 1974 in Coeur D'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho.

4. Burton Strong Brown - born 10 December 1895 in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.  Never married.  Died 8 April 1934 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.

5. Gerald Wayne Brown - born 1 July 1906 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.  Married Evelyn, surname unknown.  Died 25 September 1993 in Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington.

Sophia E Brown

Sophia E Brown is the 2nd Great Grand Aunt to my wife.  She is the daughter of Odin Brown and Sally Stevens.

Sophia was born 2 Mar 1848 in Boone County, Illinois.  She was the 6th born child to Odin and Sally.  Odin would go on to father 10 more children from two wives.  Sophia was the first child born in Illinois.  The next seven children would all be born here.  In the first record for Sophia, the 1850 Federal Census, the family is farming and living in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.   The 1860 Census is much the same, it does note that Sophia is attending school at that time.

By 1870 Sophia is married to Silas Durkee and has two children.  She is residing in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.  The eldest child, Gordon, is two years old and is noted as being born in the State of New York.  So the family has been there at least the previous two years.  I can't make out the profession of her husband. I'll post it below.

Sophia's sister, Carrie, is living with them.  Her profession is dress maker.

Sophia and Silas are still residing in Buffalo, Erie County, New York during the next Federal Census of 1880.  Silas's profession at that time is Drug Clerk.  Makes me think his earlier profession is most likely 'clerk in store'.  They now have three children.  By 1884 Sophia is remarried.  It is unknown whether her and Silas are divorced or if he has passed away.  Silas most likely died before 1884.  Her second husband's name is Albert Frederick Hoge.

The next available census, the 1900 Federal Census, finds Sophia and second husband, Albert, living in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.  Sophia's oldest brother, Hubbel, has been living here since at least 1888.  This is what most likely brought her to Wyoming.  Her husband's profession is farming.  She has one son living with her.  It is noted that she is the mother of three children, and all are still living at the time of the census.  Living next door is her daughter, Carrie, with her husband and children.

Sophia passes away the following year, 1901, on June 22nd.  She was 53 years old at the time of her death. She is buried in the Mount Moriah Cemetery in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.  Inscribed on her headstone was the following, "She was a kind and affectionate wife, a kind mother, and a friend to all".

She is buried next to her second husband, Albert Hoge, and her son, Gordon.

Sophia E Brown and Silas Durkee had the following children:

1. Silas Gordon Durkee - born 2 March 1868 in New York.  Died 3 October 1923 in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.  Never married.

2. Charles L Durkee - born in December of 1869 in New York.  Death unknown.  Married Adelaide, surname unknown.

3. Carrie Gertrude Durkee - born 15 November 1876 in New York.  Died 8 November 1963 in San Diego, San Diego County, California.  She married Thomas Hawken.

Brown children: Caroline, Frederick, Ellen, Alvah, Rosa, George and Daisy

The following Brown relatives are all 2nd Great Grand Uncle/Aunts of my wife.  They are the children of Odin Brown and Sally Stevens or Odin's 2nd wife, Helen Chamberlain.

Caroline Brown

Caroline can be found living with her parents in the 1850 and 1860 Federal Censuses in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  She was born about 1844 in New York. The only other record found for Caroline is the 1870 Federal Census in which she is living with her sister, Sophia, in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.  In the 1870 record it is noted that her occupation is a dress makes.  No other known records exist for Caroline.

Frederick Brown

Frederick can be found living with his parents in the 1850 and 1860 Federal Censuses in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  He was born about 1846 in New York. No other known records exist for Frederick.

Ellen Brown

Frederick can be found living with her parents in the 1850 and 1860 Federal Censuses in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  She was born about 1850 in Illinois. Ellen is buried in the Russellville Cemetery in Boone County, Illinois. No other known records exist for Ellen.

Alvah R Brown

Alvah can be found living with his parents in the 1860 Federal Census in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  He as born about 1852 in Illinois.  Alvah died 20 October 1860 and is buried in the Russellville Cemetery in Boone County, Illinois.

Rosalinda Brown

Rosalinda can be found living with her parents in the 1860 Federal Census in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  She as born about 1854 in Illinois.  Rosalinda died 2 November 1861 and is buried in the Russellville Cemetery in Boone County, Illinois.

George C Brown


George was born about 1864 in Illinois.  He died 19 November 1864 and is buried in the Russellville Cemetery in Boone County, Illinois.  George was the youngest child of Sally Stevens.  His father, Odin, when remarry after Sally's death in 1867.

Daisy Brown

Daisy Brown was the first born child to Odin Brown and his 2nd wife, Helen Chamberlain.  Daisy was born 2 August 1873 in Capron, Boone County, Illinois.  Daisy died 28 March 1875 in Sterling, Johnson County, Nebraska.  She is buried in the Sterling Cemetery there.

Morton Brown

Morton Brown is the 2nd Great Grand Uncle to my wife.  Morton is the second eldest male born to Odin Brown and Sally Stevens.  He was born 5 February 1842 somewhere in Michigan.

The first record found for Morton is the 1850 Federal Census.  In this census the family is living in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  Morton is 8 years old at the time and it is noted in the census that he is attending school. The family is farming.

Not much different to report at the next Federal Census of 1860.  Morton is again living at home in Boone, Boone County, Illinois and the family is still farming.

Sometime before 1870 Morton marries Helen Smith.  In the 1870 Morton and his new wife are still found residing in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  They have two children living at home, Eva and Henry.  Morton is still farming.  He owns his property valued at $3000 and his personal property is valued at $1100.

1880 Federal Census again finds the family farming and living in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  His daughter, Eva, has passed away so the only child living at home is Henry.  They do have a servant living with them at this time, Clara Scougal.

I cannot locate the family in the 1900 Federal Census.  Morton's wife, Helen, passes away in 1898.  Morton dies 5 March 1909.  He, along with his wife, daughter and son, are all buried in the Russellville Cemetery in Boone County, Illinois.  The headstone picture is below.

Morton Brown and Helen Smith had the following children:

1. Eva Brown - born 6 January 1867 in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  Died 18 April 1872 in the same location.  Buried in the Russellville Cemetery, Boone County, Illinois.
2. Henry Brown - born about 1869 in Boone County, Illinois.  Death date is unknown - he has a headstone in the Russelville Cemetery but no dates are on it.  Unknown if Henry ever married.

Cecil M Brown

Cecil M Brown is the eldest daughter of Odin Brown and Sally Stevens.  She is my wife's 2nd Great Grand Aunt. Cecil was born in 1839 in state of New York.  By 1840 the family is living in Turnbull, OH where Cecil is listed as the female under the age of 5 in the 1840 Federal Census.

The 1850 Federal Census finds the family living in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois.  The family is farming and own their land valued at $400.  Cecil is 11 years old and it is noted that she is attending school.

Ten years later in the 1860 Federal Census Cecil is still attending school at the age of 21.  I would assume it to be secondary education of some kind, or possibly she is teaching?  She is still residing with her parents who are still farming.  The family land is now valued at $3500 and personal belongings are valued at $600.  The are now residing in Boone Township, Boone County, Illinois.  There is a marriage record that can be found at http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/marriagesrch.jsp that shows that Cecil married Tobias Stansbury Stevenson on 31 March, 1855, in Boone County.  Where was Tobias in 1860?  The other odd thing, as can be noted in the next Federal Census of 1870, is that there were two daughters born to Tobias and Cecil around 1857 and 1859 (Ida and Francis).  If Cecil was living with her parents - where were her daughters?  It's possible that Cecil's family listed her even though she was not living there.  In this census she is only noted as C M Brown - it's possible that this may be the first wife of her brother, Hubbel, as he was still living at home also.  I am unable to find Tobias or either daughter in the 1860 Federal Census anywhere.

The 1870 Federal Census finds Cecil living with her husband, Tobias, and three children; Ida age 13, Francis age 11, and Nellie age 4.  They are residing in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois.  The family is farming and own their land valued at $2500.  They have personal belongings valued at $1300.  The two eldest daughters are attending school.  This is the last record found for Cecil.

Cecil passes away 17 November 1877.  She is buried in the East Bonus Cemetery in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois.

Cecil M Brown and Tobias Stansbury Stevenson had the following children:

1. Ida E Stevenson - born about 1857 in Illinois.  Died 8 June 1883 in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois.  Never married.
2. Francis Stevenson - born about 1859 in Illinois.  Died 18 April 1880 in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois.  Never married.
3. Nellie Irene Stevenson - born 16 July 1865 in Illinois. Died 4 April 1940 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois.  Married William Franklin.
4. Blanche Stevenson - born March 1871 in Illinois.  Death unknown.  Married James Galus.

Hubbell Dilson Brown

Hubbell Dilson Brown is the 2nd Great Grand Uncle to my wife.

Hubbell was born in August of 1837 in the State of New York.  Hubbell is the eldest son of Odin Brown and Sally Stevens (possibly Leonard).

The first record found for Hubbell is the 1840 Federal Census.  This census finds the head of household, Odin Brown, listed with one male under the age of 5 - Hubbell.  The family resided in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.  The first record listing Hubbell by name is the 1850 Federal Census.  Hubbell is now 13 years old and is living with his family in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  His father's profession is farming.

Hubbell is again found in Boone, Boone County, Illinois in the 1860 Federal Census.  Hubbell marries Mary Louisa Jackson on 19 February 1864 in Boone County.  Hubbell then joins the Civil War as a 1st Sgt in Company B of the 153 IL US INF on 13 February 1865.  Hubbell is described as 27 years old, 5'8", black hair, hazel eyes and a fair complexion.  He is listed as a farmer and a native of New York.  Hubbell mustered out only a few months later on 15 July 1865 in Cairo, IL.  Both the marriage record and Hubbell's service record can be found on the website www.cyberdriverillinois.com.

The 1870 Federal Census finds Hubbell with his wife, Louisa, and two young daughters, Ella and May, still residing in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  Hubbell is a farmer with his property valued at $3000 and his personal property valued at $800.  Louisa's grandparents, Sally and Chris Gardner, are also residing with the Brown's.

The family still resides in Boone, Boone County, Illinois during the next Federal Census of 1880.  Four more children are added to the Brown brood, but one child, May Brown, is missing, presumably passed away prior to 1880.  Louisa's grandmother, Sally, is still residing with them.  Hubbell's profession is listed as blacksmith and farmer.

Sometime before 1888 the Brown family moves to Wyoming.  We know this because his daughter, Clare, is born in January of 1888 in Wyoming.  The family is next found in the 1900 Federal Census living in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.  This census notes that Hubbell and Mary Louisa have been married for 36 years.  It notes that Mary Louisa is the mother of ten children, 5 of which are still living.

The next record is the 1910 Federal Census and the family is still residing in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming. The last record for Hubbell is his death record.  Hubbell passes away 27 September 1914 in Sundance.  He buried in the Mount Moriah Cemetery.

Hubbell Dilson Brown and Mary Louisa Jackson had the following children:

1. Ella Brown - born about 1866 in Illinois, death unknown.
2. May Brown - born about 1870 in Boone County, Illinois.  Death was before 1880.
3. Lena Hadaway Brown - born February 1871 in Boone County, Illinois.  Died after 1930.  Married Edgar Sanford.
4. Minnie E Brown - born February 1874 in Boone County, Illinois.  Died 9 September 1934 in Lawrence, South Dakota.  Married David Watson.
5. Mary Brown - born about 1877 in Boone County, Illinois.  Death unknown.
6. Odin Brown - born about 1879 in Boone County, Illinois.  Died 1890 in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.
7. Alvah F Brown - born about 1885.  Died 1890 in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.
8. Clara M Brown - born January 1888 in Wyoming.  Death unknown.  Married Thomas Joy.
9. Elsie Brown - born August 1890 in Wyoming. Death unknown.

Odin Brown

Odin Brown is the 3rd Great Grandfather of my wife.

Odin's parents are believed to be Seabury Brown and Polly Fox, but I have not been able to find any paper proof of this lineage.

Odin was born in New York state on 7 March 1816.  At some point before 1840 Odin marries a Sally Stevens.  Other researchers have listed Sally's maiden name as Leonard.  I have only found one record that list's the surname of Sally and that is the death certificate of the youngest son, Perry Brown, and it lists her maiden name as Stevens.  Looking at old census records for the assumed father of Odin, Seabury, I can find a family with the surname Leonard in close proximity, so it is possible for Leonard to be Sally's surname.

There is a record for an Odin Brown for the 1840 Federal Census.  This Odin is found in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.  This family consists of one male under the age of 5, one male age 20 to 29 (Odin), one female under the age of 5, and one female age 20 to 29.

The next record found for Odin finds him in Bonus, Boone County, Illinois.  This record indicates his two oldest children, ages 13 and 11, were born in the state of New York.  His next oldest child, Morton, age 8, was born in Michigan.  From this we know that the Brown family lived for a time in the state of Michigan, around the year 1842.  The next two children, Caroline, age 6 and Frederick, age 4, were born back in the state of New York.  The youngest two children, Sophia, age 2, and Ellen, age 6 months, were born in Illinois.  This was a very busy decade for the Brown family as it would have found them in New York, Ohio, Michigan, back to New York, and then finally in Illinois.  In 1850 Odin is a farmer and a landowner.  The value of his land is listed at $400.

The Federal Census of 1860 finds the family living in Boone, Boone County, Illinois.  The family is still intact.  The value of Odin's property has increased to $3500 and his personal belongings are valued at $600.  Odin is still farming.  This coming decade of the 1860's will be a hard one on the Brown family.

Between the years of 1860 and 1870 the Brown family changes drastically.  Several children die including Ellen, Alvah, George, and Rosalinda.  It is apparent that a sickness of some kinds devastated the family.  Odin's wife, Sally, also passes away.  In 1864 Odin joins the Civil War as a hospital steward.  See picture below.

Odin serves for 100 days.  In 1869 Odin remarries to Helen (Nellie) Chamberlain.

Odin is living in Boone, Boone County, Illinois in the 1870 Federal Census.  He only has two sons living with him at this time with his 2nd wife, Helen.  His profession is now listed as a shoemaker.  His real estate is valued at $1000 and personal property is valued at $3000.

Odin is next found in the 1880 Federal Census living in Sterling, Johnson County, Nebraska.  His 2nd wife Helen and two new children are living with him.  Both children were born in Nebraska, the eldest being 3 years old, so the family has been in Nebraska for at least 3 years.  Also living with them is Helen's brother, Novis Chamberlain.  Odin's profession is farming.

The next census for Odin is the 1885 Nebraska State Census.  They are still residing in Sterling, Johnson County, Nebraska and Odin is still farming.

Odin passes away around the year 1899 in Sterling, Johnson County, Illinois.  He appears to be buried in the Sterling Cemetery.  I say that because there is also an entry for Odin in a Boone County, Illinois cemetery.

Here is the headstone picture from the Sterling Cemetery (a headstone cannot be found in Boone County, even though he is listed there by someone on FindAGrave):

Odin Brown and Sally Stevens (possibly Leonard) had the following children:

1. Hubbel Dilson Brown - born in August of 1837 in New York, death unknown.  Marries Mary Louisa Jackson.
2. Cecil M Brown (female) - born about 1839 in New York, death unknown.  Marries Tobias Stevenson.
3. Morton Brown - born 8 February 1842 in Michigan, dies 5 March 1909 in Russellville, Boone County, Illinois.  Marries Helen Smith.
4. Caroline Brown - born about 1844 in New York, death unknown. Marriage unknown.
5. Frederick Brown - born about 1846 in New York, death unknown.  Marriage unknown.
6. Sophia Brown - born 29 March 1848 in Illinois, dies 22 June 1901 in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming.  Marries (1st) Silas Durkee, (2nd) Albert Frederick Hoge.
7. Ellen Brown - born about 1850 in Illinois, death unknown. Marriage unknown.
8. Alvah Brown - born about 1852 in Illinois, dies 22 October 1860 in Russellville, Boone County, Illinois.
9. Rosalinda Brown - born about 1854 in Illinois, dies 2 November 1861 in Russellville, Boone County, Illinois.
10. Seabury Strong Brown - born 3 October 1857 in Illinois, dies 12 April 1932 in Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon.  Marries Stella Richardson.
11. Perry Fox Brown - born October 1861 in Boone County, Illinois, dies 19 April 1936 in Meyers Falls, Stevens County, Washington.  Marries Mary Viola Richardson.
12. George Brown - born about 1864 in Boone County, Illinois and dies about 1865 in Boone County, Illinois.

Odin Brown and Helen Chamberlain had the following children:
1. Daisy Brown - born 2 August 1873 in Capron, Boone County, Illinois, dies 28 March 1875 in Sterling, Johnson County, Nebraska.
2. Harry Burton Brown - born 21 August 1875 in Nebraska. Died 23 Novemer 1955 in Wyoming. Marries (1st) Myrtle Conn.  Marries (2nd) Minnie Rose (last name unknown).
3. Arthur Chamberlain Brown - born 21 April 1877 in Nebraska, death unknown. Marries Lucy Pisel.
4. Barton Benjamin Brown - born 28 June 1882 in Johnson County, Nebraska, death unknown.  Marries Pearl Simmons.

Clarence Flavian Bashaw

Clarence Flavian Bashaw is the 2nd Great Grandfather to my wife.

Flavian, as he is listed in most censuses, was born in 10 May 1837 in Windsor, Windsor County, Vermont.  His parents were John Bashaw and Susan (unknown).  His parents were both born in Canada.

Some time between Flavian's birth and the 1850 Federal Census the family moves from Vermont to Indiana.  They are found there in 1850 living in Clay Township, St Joseph County.  His father and older brother, Peter, are farmers.

As in previous post's for John and Peter Bashaw, I want to mention that it is thought that the surname is believed to have been changed from Bergeron to Bashaw when coming from French Canada to the United States.  Part of the corroborating evidence for this are church records found in St Joseph county at the Sacred Heart church with lists Peter's surname as Bergeron when he is married.  The records are all recorded in French.

The next record found is the 1860 Federal Census.  Flavian is still found living with his parents.  His father is still farming and they are still residing in Clay Township.  Flavian is married the following year to Julia Salway. They are married 30 December 1861 in South Bend City, St Joseph County, Indiana.  Julia is the daughter of Francis (Frank) Salway and Rosanna LaCoss.

We find Flavian and his wife living with her parents, Frank and Rose, in the 1870 Federal Census.  They are now living in Portage Township, South Bend City, St Joseph County, Indiana.  By this time they now have four children.  The names of the children are William, Emma, Edwin and Olive.  Also living in this household is Julia's sister, Miranda, and her husband, Elzar Philion.  There is also another man named Joseph Garse, occupation is teamster - it is unknown what his relation, if any, is to the family.  Flavian's occupation in 1870 is a carpenter.

The family moves from Indiana to Kansas by the 1880 Federal Census.  In fact we can pinpoint that the family moved sometime between February of 1880 and June of 1880.  We know this because their youngest child in the 1880 Census is still listed as being born in Indiana in February of 1880 and the census was taken in June of 1880 in Kansas.  They are living in Rossville Township, Shawnee County, Kansas.  Flavian's occupation is still a carpenter.  The oldest child from the 1870 Census, William, is not found with the family.  It is not known what happened to William Bashaw - he would have been about 17 years old at this time.  There are six children living at home; Emma, Eddie, Olive, Lilless, Arthur and Evy.  There is also a laborer living with them, John Edmonds.

Regarding William Bashaw, it should be noted that there is a William T Bashaw found in the 1880 Census in Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas.  His birth state is listed as Colorado though.  This William Bashaw goes on to marry an Etta Stout and have three children. His birth state is always listed as Colorado.  It is not known if this is the child of Flavian and Julia.

The family is then found in the Kansas State Census of 1885.  They are now living in Gale, Marion County, Kansas.  Flavian's occupation is now listed as a farmer.  They still have six children living with them.  Emma is now gone, she is believed to have died in 1880 at the age of 15.  Also gone is Evy, also passing away around 1880 - should was the child born in February of 1880.  The additions are Julia and Gertie.  Julia is noted as born in Arkansas - so the family must have moved around a bit prior to 1885.

Sometime after 1885 the family moves again, this time to Kettle Falls, Stevens County, Washington.  They are found in the 1892 Washington State Census there.  Flavian is now working as a mechanic.  Edwin/Eddie is now listed as Henry E Bashaw, he is listed as farming.  The other siblings still living at home are Lilless, Arthur, Julia May (listed in this census as Marias?), and Gertrude.  Also living with them is married daughter Olive and her husband George Bevan.

The 1900 Federal Census finds the family living in Meyers Falls, Stevens County, Washington.  Flavian's occupation is back to being a carpenter.  The two eldest sons living at home, Edward and Arthur, are listed as farmers.  Julia is noted as giving birth to 11 children of which 6 are still living.  4 of those children are still living at home - as stated previously, Edward and Arthur, and Julia May and Gertrude.  The other two living children at this time are Olive (married to George Bevan) and Lillyess (married to John Barry).  The four known children to have died are William (even if the William found in 1880 is their son he dies in 1899), Emma, Joseph and Evy.  Joseph was never found in a census, he was born in 1873 but must have died before 1880.  That leaves one child unaccounted for.

Flavian and Julia can be found in the 1910 Federal Census living in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.  Flavian's occupation is listed as a carpenter.  He 72 years old at this time and still working.  Two daughters remain at home, Julia May and Gertrude.

In the 1920 Federal Census Flavian and Julia are found living with their son, Henry E Bashaw and his family in  Soap Lake, Grant County, Washington.  Henry's wife, Theresa, and three children, Clarence, Marie and Cecilia, are also living there.

Clarence Flavian Bashaw and Julia Salway had the following children:

1. William Bashaw - born about 1863 in St Joseph County, Indiana.  Death Unknown (possible 1899 in Kansas).  Marriage unknown (possible Etta Stout).
Bashaw - born 21 Feb 1865 in St Joseph County, Indiana. Died about 1880 in Shawnee County, Kansas.
3. Henry Edward Bashaw - born 1 Jul 1868 in St Joseph County, Indiana. Died 30 Nov 1956 in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington. Married Mary Theresa Carson.
4. Olive Bashaw - born 22 Jan 1870 in St Joseph County, Indiana.  Death Unknown.  Married George H Bevan.
5. Joseph A Bashaw - born 7 Sep 1873 in St Joseph County, Indiana. Death Unknown (before 1880).
6. Lillyess Alice Bashaw - born 28 Jan 1876 in St Joseph County, Indiana. Died 15 Sep 1969 in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.  Married John Barry.
7. Arthur Clarence Bashaw - born 9 Dec 1877 in Indiana (some records show Kansas).  Died May 1979 Chewelah, Stevens County, Washington.  Married Florence Brown.
8.  Eva Rose Bashaw - born 14 Feb 1880 in Indiana.  Died 1881 in Kansas.
9. Julia May Bashaw - born 4 Jul 1881 in Arkansas.  Died 1 Jan 1961 in Grant County, Washington.  Married Charles Lyle Slaten.
10. Gertrude Marie Bashaw - born 5 July 1884 in Kansas.  Died 1 Jan 1961 in King County, Washington. Married (1st) John Wiley.  Married (2nd) Vincent Schrom.

Clarence Flavian Bashaw dies 8 December 1922 in Grant County, Washington.  He is buried in the Saint Rose of Lima Cemetery in Ephrata, Grant County, Washington.  The headstone pictures are below:

Nita Nanette Timmons

Nita lost her battle with cancer last night, March 29, 2011.  She was 40 years old.

Nita at 40 years old last Summer 2010

Nita Nanette Timmons is my 1st Cousin.  Nita is the daughter of Alzora Nanette Parker and Gordon Brown.  Nita's last name came from a previous marriage of Alzora's.

Nita with her mom, Alzora, about 1970

Nita was a very special person to me.  Nita was like having another sibling.  She was with our family all the time. We were very close growing up.  She was born in September of 1970 in Boise, Ada County, Idaho.

A family picture.  The two babies are Nita and me.  Nita is on the left, we are sitting on Alzora's knees. Taken about 1971.

Nita was full of life and energy.  She was a joy to be around.  She had a big heart and would do anything for you no matter the inconvenience.  Nita always spoke her mind.  I could go on and on about all of the things I loved about Nita. 

Gotta love that smile!!

Nita with cousin Lisa Lung and Uncle Joe Lung

Nita surrounded by my family

Nita married her high school sweetheart, Shane Jackson, the Summer preceding our Senior year.  I walked her down the aisle.  A couple years later Nita gave birth to her only son, Mathew Jackson.  Mathew was Nita's world from then on.

Nita with her 80's shoulder pads

Nita was diagnosed with breast cancer about 7 years ago.  We all thought she had beat the cancer and then 4 years ago it came back with a vengeance taking over her body.  Nita had her lows and highs but was always positive on the outside.  You could call and talk to Nita and you would never know how sick she was - she sounded like the same old Nita from 20 years ago.  She did not like to be 'boobin' as she put it.  Crying was something she did not like to do - that was a private thing for her.  I always tried to make her laugh and forget about what she was going through when we talked. 

Such a sweet smile

Another pretty picture

There were some happy times in the last few years. Nita was able to come out and see me in Minnesota in 2009.  We were able to get the family together in the Summer of 2010 and celebrated her 40th birthday.  I think that touched Nita.  She was not expecting that birthday cake!  She did not like to be felt sorry for.

Nita and me in Minnesota

Summer 2010 - The Three Amigos - Lisa Lung, Steven Gunter and Nita Timmons

You could count on Nita to say what was on her mind.  She never waivered from honesty.  My daughters downloaded a song a few backs and it reminds a bit of Nita.  I have posted the song below.  Even though the title of song, Big Mouth, seems a bit negative, I don't see it that way.  Nita was passionate and just said what she thought.  Her Big Mouth - was a good thing.

Nita will always hold a special place in my heart.  I will miss her greatly.  She was a very special person.  I am very glad that her suffering is finally over and she can finally rest.