Irene and Rollin

Irene Rhode married Rollin Herman Astra 1 June 1940 in Tacoma, Washington. Her sisters, Madge and Lola were witness.

Dotty and Delmar

Dorothy Umiker, daughter of Abraham Umiker, married Delmar Larson 20 July 1938 in Lewis county, Washington.

Final Resting Place of Mary Lois Lewallen Wier

Mary Lois Wier, daughter of William Jasper Lewallen and Malinda Young, is buried in the Willamette National Cemetery in Happy Valley, Clackamas, Oregon.

Toby's Obituary

Everett Daily Herald 21 June 1943
Robert Tobias Rhode, 60, died Sunday afternoon at an Everett hospital following a short illness. He was born in Vancouver, Washington, January 26, 1883 and came to Everett in 1914. He was employed at the Everett Pacific Company. Surviving relatives are his widow, Mrs. Maude Rhode of 2221 Hoyt Ave., three sisters; Mrs. Annie Rosenholm of Portland, OR, Mrs Hannah R Helms of Portland OR, and Mrs. Louise Lee of Seattle. Funeral services will be announced later from the chaple of Challacombe and Fickel.

Blogger's note: I contacted the funeral chaple and they gave me a copy of the funeral record. I called the cemetery listed and learned that Toby's body was cremated and his ashes are in a niche there in the mausoleum. His wife, Maude, however, is not buried with him.

These Stalwarts Were the Crew

These stalwarts were the crew of the "Big Mill" about 1897, when production of shingles was the big industry in the community. Cedar bolts for the shingles came in big drives down the Toutle river or from teh upper Cowlitz. The mill was located at the site of the present county garage. The picture is the property of Clarence Whittle, who identifies the men as follows: left to right, front row, Zack Stephens, Euclid Randall, Johnny Davis, unknown, George Appleman, George Huntington, Bert Collins and Doc Helems (sic) [Wm E Helms, brother-in-law to Hannah Rhode]; second row, Tobe Rhode, Charley Rhode, unknown, unknown, Chet Bemis, Cassady, and Ham Rhode, and back row, Billy Beaver, Lee Cummings adn Ed Fenton.

Aunt Louise Rhode Lee

Albert and Hannah Rhode Helms

Hannah Rhode, her husband, Albert Helms, and their sons, Charlie and Ray.

Charles and his family

The marriage portrait of Charles and Elsie Vane Ridley Rhode

Madge, Lola and Irene Rhode, daughters of Charles and Elsie

Rollin and Irene Astra, Joe and Madge Tyndall, Harry and Lola Beshaler

Charles with his daughter, Lola, and grand-daughter, Lorraine

Aunts, Sisters and Cousins

Barbara, Joanne, Madge, and Raymond Tyndal, Aunt Louise, Lola Beshaler, Lorraine Beshaler, Aunt Hannah.

Madge and Lola are the daughters of Charles Rhode. Louise and Hannah are Charles' sisters.

In Rememberance

Seven Wild Cats and One Cougar

I found this reference to Jacob Umiker on the blog "Cowlitz County Law Enforcement History":

The 1890’s

The frontier was alive and well in Cowlitz County in the late 1800’s. Recorded in the Commissioner Meeting minutes in May of 1891, Jacob Umiker was paid $9.50 for “7 wild cat scalps and 1 cougar”. At the August 6th, 1891 Commissioner meeting, Harvey Johnson was paid $5 for one gray wolf scalp at the same meeting that the Commissioners stated they will no longer pay money for wild animal hides killed in Cowlitz County.

Anna Rhode Lagrange remarries

Oscar and Anna Rhode LaGrange divorced. Anna later married Carl Rosenholm.

Obituary of Lloyd F. LaGrange

The Oregonian
6 July 1967
page 15, column 4

Lloyd Frederick LaGrange of 5531 N Warren St. died Monday at a local hospital. His funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Little Chapel of the Chimes. Private burial will be at Willamette National Cemetery.
Mr. LaGrange was born Sept. 28, 1912, at Everett, Wash.
He was employed by the Nicolai Manufacturing Co.
He was a veteran of World War II and was a member if Carpenters Union Local No. 1746.
Survivors include the widow, Hazel G.; one daughter, Marylin Jo, both of Portland; and his mother, Mrs. O.W. LaGrange, of Everett, Wash.

Raymond A Helms married Gladys Baxter

Can anyone confirm for me that this Raymond is the son of Hannah Rhode and Albert Helms?

Lloyd LaGrange married Hazel Holcomb

William Jasper's family. . .

Frank was visiting or Wm Jasper was pulling a fast one on the census taker? This is Wm Jasper's family, but Frank is listed as the head. Note that Malinda numbers 6 children born, 5 living.

Jasper Lewallen

Can anyone identify which Lewallens these are? I thought the Jasper was my William Jasper Lewallen, but the dates are wrong.

Three babies born, 1904

Record number 677: Rody b. 14 Aug 1904 in Castle Rock, WA, female; to Eliza Ridley, age 19, b. Minn; and Chas Rody, age 25, shingle weaver, b WA.

Record number 692: b. 22 Sep 1904 in Castle Rock, WA, female, illigitimate; to Annie Rhody, age 17, b WA.
Record number 693: b 27 Oct 1904 in Castle Rock, WA, female; to Dolly Rhody, age 23, b WA; and Abe Umiker, age 44, farmer, b Switzerland.

His Last Fishing Trip

Loving wife of Albert Lewallen

From the Oregonian 6 June 1927

LEWALLEN-- In this city, June 5, Estella E., aged 25 years, loving wife of Albert Lewallen, mother of Elaine. Friends are invited to attend funeral services at the Mt. Scott Funeral Home. Foster road at 59th st., Wednesday, June 8, at 2:30 P. M. Internment Lincoln Memorial park.

Lincoln Memorial Park verified that she is buried in the Columbine area of the cemetery, lot 55, grave 5

A photo of the headstone can be found at Find a Grave.

Umiker farm on the prairie

On the Umiker prairie farm in Marwayne, Alberta, Canada.

Dorothy Umiker Dahlman

Louise, Archie (or Von?) and Mary

Louise and her daughter, Mary

The Dahlmans

Roy Dahlman when he was a student at Western Normal College in Bellingham now known as WWU.

The Dahlmans: Lyle, Roy, Donna, Larry. Roy Dahlman is the husband of Dorothy Umiker, Johannes' youngest daughter.

Johannes' family

Lousie and family--(left to right) Lyle Dahlman, John Umiker, Bill McNeil,Walter Umiker, Louise Umiker Mehl and Von Umiker.


Family at Horseshoe Bay taken on May 26, 1935. Standing is Walter Umiker and Sid McNeil.
Sitting is Louise Umiker Mehl, Bill McNeil, John Umiker and Mary McNeil.

Archie, Louise, Walter, Mary, Jimmy, and Von. Dorothy in front.

Lyle M. Dahlman

Ferry Service Garage

The gas station in Ladner, B.C. owned by Walter Umiker, son of Johannes.

Fritz and Louisa

Fritz and Louisa Wyant Umiker Mehl. Louisa is the widow of Johannes Umiker.

Confirmation of Johannes Umiker

Johannes Umiker was confirmed in the Lutheran Church. The confirmation certificate is signed by Jacob Heiz whose name is on a plaque over the door of the church.

Louisa and Rindy

Louisa Wyant Umiker Mehl, and Jimmy's granddaughter, Rindy.

Johannes' boys

(L-R) Walter, Archie, Von and James

Sam and Ruth

Marriage Return
Page 447
License No. B 8766
Date of License Sep 20, '34
Groom:
Full Name: Sam Umiker
Residence: St Helens, WA
Age at Last Birthday: 28 years
Color or Race: White
Bachelor, Widower or Divorced: Bachelor
Number of Marriage: first
Birthplace --City: Washington
Occupation: Ga****er
Name of Father: Umiker
Birthplace of Father: Switzerland
Maiden Name of Mother: Weible
Birthplace of Mother: Kansas

Bride
Full Name: Ruth Leicht
Residence: Irrigon Ore
Age at last Birthday: 16 years
Color or Race: White
Spinster, Widow, or Divorced: Spinster
Number of Marriage: First
Birthplace --City: New Mexico
Occupation: Housekeeper
Name of Father: F. P. Leicht
Birthplace of Father: Germany
Maiden Name of Mother: Grass
Birthplace of Mother --City: Germany

I HEREBY CERTIFY, That Sam Umiker and Ruth Leicht were joined in marriage by me in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, at Walla Walla this 20th day of September 1934

Signiture and Address of Witnesses to Marriage: Jacob Umiker, St. Helen WA
F. P. Leicht, Irrigon, OR.

Death Record of Lester Schleicher

LESTER S SCHLEICHER - Social Security Death Index - Washington
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Social Security Death Index - Washington
County: Statewide

Last Residence Zipcode: 98125
Birth Date: 07/12/1918
Death Location: SEATTLE, WA
Lump Sum Payment Zipcode:
Verif​icati​on​ Code: V
Reference Number: ***-**-****
Social Security Number: ***-**-****​
Name: LESTER S SCHLEICHER
Death Date: 12/08/2001


I believe this Lester is the son of Albert William Schleicher and grandson of Susanna Umiker Schleicher.

Marriage of Audrey M Schleicher to Robert W Anderson

Audrey is the daughter of Albert William Schleicher and granddaughter of Susanna Umiker Schleicher. Audrey married Robert W Anderson 19 Dec 1941

Death Record of Alice Frenzel

ALICE M FRENZEL - Social Security Death Index - Washington
Record Series: Death Records
Collection: Social Security Death Index - Washington
County: Statewide

Last Residence Zipcode: 98104
Birth Date: 02/04/1902
Death Location: SEATTLE, WA
Lump Sum Payment Zipcode:
Verif​icati​on​ Code: V
Reference Number: ***-**-****​
Social Security Number: ***-**-****
Name: ALICE M FRENZEL
Death Date: 12/24/1990

marriage of Alice Schleicher and Hans Frenzel

Alice M. Schleicher and Hans R. W. Frenzel were married 19 July 1931 in the University Lutheran Church, Seattle.

John and his boys

John Umiker with his sons, Greg and Len. The photograph was taken in 1967 at O'Hare Airport in Chicago by John's father, Walter Umiker.

Baptism of Johannes

Baptism document for Johannes Umiker 1868 at Thalheim, Switzerland.

Doris and Verl

Doris is the daughter of Abraham Umiker and Dolly Rhode.

James Umiker and his son

James Umiker and son, Arthur John "Jimmy".

"This is the hole family. Thems some pure bread pups I have got Gordon Setters"

Arthur John "Jimmy", 10 years old. He was adopted by his mother, Violet's second husband following his father's death, and took his stepfather's surname, MacInnes.

Arthur John Umiker - Jimmy MacInnes

His daughter says: "I think my Dad was about 10 years old in the one pic and I believe he joined the US Navy in approx. 1947. He was able to get his US Citizenship when he joined the Navy. "