Trail Breakers – Vol 35, July 2008 to June 2009 Clark County Genealogical Society, Vancouver, Washington TRAIL BREAKERS Vol. 35 (1 issue - 2008-2009) is the publication of the Clark County Clark County Genealogica l Society (CCGS) is an Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 5249, Vancouver, WA 98668-5249. educational service organization dedicated to the Issues are being published annually if collection and publication of the heritage of Clark an editor is available. Articles from County. CCGS offers assistance to genealogical this publication are indexed in PERSI. researchers and family historians. TRAIL BREAKERS EDITORS: Asst. Secretary-Treasurer: Membership contact is Pat LaRock Diana Cruz Vacant Jane Germann DUES: $30.00 per year for an Immediate Past President: individual; $40.00 for joint members The Editor accepts donations of articles, fill-ins, how-to's, Diana Cruz (two people, only one publication biographies, etc. Material being mailing). 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The meetings See information about our Chat material submitted to and printed in are held on the 4th Tuesday* at the Room, Education Classes, Library the Trail Breakers. When errors are CCGS Library Annex, holdings, Seminars, and other items brought to our attention, efforts will 715 Grand Blvd Vancouver, WA. of interest. be made to correct them. Wheelchair accessible. RESEARCH LIBRARY: CCGS will gladly exchange our The library is located at 717 Grand Meetings are 10-Noon during periodicals (Trail Breakers with or Blvd., Vancouver. Hours are October, November, January, without monthly Newsletter) with Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday other societies on a reciprocal basis. February and March and 7-9 pm 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 during April, May, June and rd a.m.-3:00 p.m; 2nd and 3 Saturdays MEDIA REVIEW: CCGS invites September. 10:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m.; except donations of genealogical books and software for review. Send to CCGS holidays. There is a $3.00 daily use Spring Seminar TBA Review Editor, P.O. Box 5249, fee for non-members. Fall Seminar TBA Vancouver, WA 98668-5249 E-mail: [email protected] *No general meetings in July, CCGS EXECUTIVE BOARD: Library phone: (360) 750-5688 August, or December. President: RESEARCH REQUESTS: Garry Lucas MEMBERSHIP: Membership is Research is limited to those books open to anyone interested in the published by CCGS for a nominal fee Co-Vice Presidents: collection and preservation of family of $10.00 (includes up to 10 free Dennis “Doc” Clark and regional history. It includes a copies) for one hour's research. A & Carol Clark subscription to the Trail Breakers, a list of the society’s publications can nearly monthly Newsletter, a be found on our web site. A list of Recording Secretary: Directory, use of the CCGS library area researchers is available upon Diane Hadley without a fee and checkout privileges request. Address requests to the at the CCGS Library. attention of Alice Allen - Research, Treasurer: CCGS, PO Box 5249, Vancouver, Karen Frost WA 98668-5249. E-Mail: [email protected]. ii Trail Breakers – Vol 35, July 2008 to June 2009 Clark County Genealogical Society, Vancouver, Washington TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 The Vancouver Independent 17 Websites to Explore 18 Old City Cemetery 32 Genealogical Bumper Stickers and Laws of Genealogy 33 Finnish Pioneer in Vancouver 36 Visiting Around by Clark Brown 52 Atlas of Clark County Washington 1928 Index (A-F) 75 Occupations 76 Index CCGS has gone Paperless – well almost! CCGS published the Trail Breakers on line last year and that was well received. That has been done again for this issue. This will save the society money with both the printing and mailing costs. If you are a member, you can see the finished product at www.ccgs-wa.org, look under Publications, then CCGS Trail Breakers, then Vol. 35. If you desire a hard copy, then you need to submit a request to: CCGS Clark County Genealogical Society Attention:Trail Breakers Editor PO Box 5249 Vancouver, Washington 98668-5249 3 Trail Breakers – Vol 35, July 2008 to June 2009 Clark County Genealogical Society, Vancouver, Washington THE VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT The Vancouver Independent of Vancouver, Washington Territory, was abstracted several years ago by CCGS members. Jane Germann is formatting it for the Trail Breakers. (The page and column number are in parenthesis.) ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Thurs., September 5, 1878; Vol. 4 – No. 2 Married - On Rock Creek, at the residence of Joseph Eaton, Sept. 1, 1878, by the Rev. J. H. Alexander, H. S. Smith and Miss Martha E. Hall, all of Clarke county. (5/5) Born - In Vancouver, Tuesday Sept, 3, 1878, to the wife of G. H. Daniels, a son. (5/5) On Monday morning Tom Nye put on his big whip and took possession of his butcher business. (5/1) Mrs. M. J. Maxon started up to Weston, Oregon, on Monday to visit her mother, who is dangerously ill. (5/1) Dr. W. H. Goddard, who has been suffering with ill health for a year, now thinks that he is improving slowly and steadily. (5/1) Destruction of St. Joseph's Hospital by fire last Sunday afternoon (5/3) ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Thurs, Sept 12, 1878; Vol. 4 – No. 3 Married - In this city, at the residence of N. F. Bolton, Sept. 10, 187b, by Rev. G. W. Day, William B. Keen, of Forest Grove, Oregon, and Miss Dolly A. S. Bolton of Vancouver, W. T. (5/4) In this city, Sept. 9, 1878, by the Rev. A. S. Nicholson, Mr. Horace G. Daniels and Miss Mary E. Hague, both of this city. (5/4) At the residence of the bride's parents, in Pekin, Cowlitz county, W. T., Sept. 2, 1878 by C. C. Bozarth, J. P. Mr. Wm. Bolen, of Clarke county, to Mrs. Elizabeth Bozarth. (5/4) The popular purser of the steamer Vancouver, H. G. Daniels, was married Monday evening, and the boys were so .pleased to get him out of the way that they got out the string band and gave the worthy couple an elegant serenade. (5/1) There's Nothing Like It.- The young folks in Oregon do think Vancouver is the nicest place in the world to get married in. The East Portland "Sunday Call" gives the last expedition as follows: "On Friday evening a trio, consisting of a woman about 30, a young miss about 15, and a man about 40 years of age, presented themselves at a livery stable and secured a team for the purpose of going to Vancouver in order that the girl and man might get married. They proceeded on their journey but were prevented from accomplishing their object by their failure to cross the river, owing to the ferry - boat being laid up for the night. However, nothing dismayed, they started again yesterday on the Vancouver and probably succeeded with the second pop.” (5/2) 4 Trail Breakers – Vol 35, July 2008 to June 2009 Clark County Genealogical Society, Vancouver, Washington Relief Society - Last night in response to the call of Mayor Sohns there was a meeting held at the City hall by citizens, and an association formed, under the title of "The Emigrant and Settlers' Relief Society of Clarke County." The organization is organized as follows: President, L. Sohns, Vice President, S. W. Brown; Secretary, John O'Keane; Treasurer, D. Wa..; Executive Committee, the Rev. A. S. Nicholson chairman, John Jaggy, M. Wintler, Lindley Meeker, and Samuel C. Harris. At the close of the meeting was commenced the work of providing funds for the relief of the sufferers by forest fires and the necessary work will be continued. The abject is most praiseworthy, and the society can do much good in this county. (5/2) Miss Ella Stoughton returned home from Steilacoom last week. (5/1) Thanks to H. G. Daniels and his bride for wedding compliments. (5/1) Harrison Hedrick left Vancouver last week for Astoria, at which place he will remain permanently. (5/1) Prof. J. P. Feaster, the well known dancing master, last week cut one of his feet terribly with an ax. He may lose his foot. (5/1) One of the chaps in Vancouver who understands book-keeping is the one who took "Tom Sawyer" out of the public library, and failed to return it. Bring it back. (5/1) ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Thurs., September 19, 1878; Vol. 4 – No. 4 Married - At the Vancouver House, in this city, Sept. 17, 1878, by Rev. M. Judy, Mr. R. B. Smith and Miss Rosetla Miller. (5/5) One hundred and fifty-six scholars are now in the public school. (5/1) Dr. G. P. McColl has bought an interest in a drug store in Weston. Jo. Burke has given us "another item for the paper" one of his wife's – it is a boy and weighs 12 pounds.