Haywood's Vital Statistics

From Haywood's vital information booklet.

Elaine and Juanita, Cousins

 Thomas Albert "Al Kelly" Lewallen with his daughter Elaine, and niece Juanita

Estella Ball Lewallen with her daughter Elaine, and Susie Umiker Lewallen with her daughter Juanita.

Hamming it up for the Camera

Friends, Norvel Vaughn and Haywood Lewallen, being silly.

First Playmates

Doris and Dorothy Umiker with baby Juanita.

From Juanita's baby book kept by her mother, Susie

The Lewallen Family Around 1937

Edyth Hoffine Lewallen, Charles Haywood Lewallen, Greta, Juanita, Duane, and Bobby.

Three Generations

Dolly Rhode Umiker holding James "Buddy"Lewallen, and Susie Umiker Lewallen. Question? Who is the dark-haired boy?

Home

 Haywood Lewallen's home in Castle Rock, Washington.

Twins, Doris and Dorothy

Doris and Dorothy Umiker, one-year-old twins of Abraham and Dolly Umiker

Life-Long Friend

 Dee Chambers was a life-long friend of Haywood Lewallen's. The earliest picture of Dee was taken in 1920. Dee Chambers signed Haywood's memorial book at Haywood's funeral in 1973.

Final Resting Place of Charles A Helms

Charles "Charley" Helms, son of Albert and Hannah Rhode Helms, died in 1937 and is buried in Rose City Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.

Violet Esther Lewallen

Violet "Esther" Lewallen married Roy Richter 22 Mar 1955 in Idaho. She and her husband are buried in Morris Hill Cemetery in Boise, Idaho. Esther is the daughter of James Howard Lewallen and Ellen Davis.

Final Resting Place of Charles Rhode

Charles A. Rhode is buried in Lakewood, Pierce, Washington.

Final Resting Place of Oscar W LaGrange

Oscar W LaGrange, first husband of Anna Rhode, died 5 Jun 1957 in Everett, WA. He is buried beside his second wife, Cora, in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Everett.

Death of Shirley Shepardson Denning

Shirley E Denning

Beloved mother and grandmother Shirley Elaine Denning, 75, of Longview passed away April 12, 2013 at home. She was born March 30, 1938 in Raymond, Wash., to Dow and Ida (Umiker) Shepardson. . . 

Dolly Umiker and her daughters

Dolly Rhode Umiker with her twin daughters, Doris and Dorothy

Edna Umiker, 1922

Edna Umiker, 1922, wife of Frank Umiker

Maude Umiker Papers

Maude Umiker's commitment record, and correspondence of her mother, Olive, and the governor's office.

Text from "A Blind Minister (A Biography of W.R. Buxton)

A Blind Minister (A Biography of W.R. Buxton) Arranged by T. C. Buxton, Copyright 1899 Page: Chapter XII, pg 52
Text: "My dear mother having had bronchitis for several years was now growing worse and weaker daily. Late in fall of 1878, she became bedfast. December 5, she passed through the valley and shadow of death, leaving a bright evidence for that glorious spirit land where the saints are robed in white."

Final Resting Place of Thomas R Buxton and His Wife

Thomas Ramah Buxton is buried in Dice Cemetery, Fairview, Newton county, Missouri.'
His wife, Rebecca, is buried there also.

Buxton and Jenno in the 1860 Census

1860 US Census
2nd district, Morgan county, Tennessee
pg 29
Frances Buxton age 59 born in Tennessee, occupation: domestic
Eliza A Jenno age 35 born in Tennessee, occupation: domestic
Sarah Ann Jenno age 7 born in Tennessee

Frances Buxton Explains Her Separation from John O Buxton

State of Indiana, County of Floyd

Frances Buxton, being first duly sworn on her oath says that she is claimant no 34479 for widows pension act of March 9, 1878. She further states that she was never divorced from her husband, the soldier, John O Buxton.
She further states that her said husband in the year 1852, took some land warrants and went west, from Morgan County Tennessee, for the purpose as he said either of locating the land warrants or of buying land. He was willing that affiant should go with him but as the distance was long and he was intending also to visit relative of his own who were not relative of the affiant she concluded not to make the journey, but to remain at home with her children, the parting of affiant and her said husband was not the result of any ill feeling or trouble between them so far as affiant know, on the contrary the said John O Buxton as he was leaving, requested the affiant to pray for him. In fact affiant took great pains to fix said Buxton for his journey, arranged his clothes and did such things as she could to make him comfortable. Said Buxton upon leaving home shook hands cordially and earnestly with this affiant and with his children, in fact he acted just as any other father and husband would act when going upon a long journey without his family.
Affiant never heard from her said husband until after death in any way or manner whatever.
Attest
S. A. Jenno
Geo. B Cardwill
              her
Frances   X   Buxton
            mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21st day of July 1879 by Frances Buxton and I further certify that I carefully read over and explained said affidavit to affiant before she signed it or swore to it.
Witness my hand and official seal July 19, 1879
George B Cardwill
Notary Public
Floyd County, Ind

Sarah Jenno and Eliza Jenno Attest to Frances' Claim

State of Indiana, County of Floyd

On this 21st day of January one thousand eight hundred and seventy nine personally appeared before me John B Mitchell, Clerk of the Floyd Circuit Court a Court of record in and for the County and State aforesaid. Frances Buxton, aged 78 years who, being duly sworn according to law declares that she is the widow of John O. Buxton, who served in the war of 1812 from the State of Virginia, she thinks, but she cannot say from what county or in what company, that he drew a pension on account of said service but she does not know the number of his certificate.
That she was married under the name of Frances Jenno to said John O Buxton at Sparta, White County, Tennessee by Lane a Justice of the Peace on or about March 1823, as near as she can now remember, but that she has no record of said marriage and the records of said White County have been burned up. Consequently she will be compelled to prove or exercise the functions of any office whatever under any authority or pretended authority, in hostility to the United States, that she is not in receipt of a pension under any previous act, that she makes this declaration for the purpose of being placed on the pension roll of the United States under the provisions of the act approved March 9, 1878, and hereby constitutes and appoints John H. Stotsenburg of New Albany, Indiana, her true and lawful attorney to prosecute her claim and procure the issuance of a pension certificate to her, that her residence and post office address is New Albany, Indiana
atten
Sarah Jenno
Eliza Jenno
                                             her
                                Frances X  Buxton
                                            mark

Also personally appeared Eliza Jenno and Sarah Jenno residing on Bark Street near Spring, New Albany, Indiana persons whom I certify to be respectable and entitled to credit and who being by me duly sworn, say they were present and saw Frances Buxton, the claimant, make her mark to the foregoing declaration, that they have every reason to believe from the  appearance of said claimant and their acquaintance with her that she is  the identical person she represents herself to be adn at no time during the last rebellion against the authority of the United States did she adhere to the cause of the enemies of the government, or give them aid or comfort, that they know of their own personal knowledge that said Frances Buxton has not remarried since the death of her said husband, that their acquaintance with her is such that if she had they must have known it. The said Eliza Jenno for herself says that she has know Frances Buxton the claimant and her husband John O Buxton for more than fifty years and knows that they lived together as man and wife and raised a large family of children. Officiants have no interest in this claim
Sarah Jenno
Eliza Jenno
Sworn and Subscrived before me this 21st day of January 1879 and hereby certify that the contents of the above declaration were fully made known and explained to the applicant and witnesses before ____ that I have no interest in this claim

John B Mitchell
Clerk Floyd Circuit Court

Questions Regarding the Relationship of John O'Kelly Buxton and Frances Jenno

From the Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Washington, D.C.
July 15, 1879
Sir
In the claim for pension of Frances widow of John O. Buxton no 34479 act of March 3, 1878, you are required to show the nature of the separation that existed between the claimant and the soldier as it appears they did not live together for about twenty five years. Were they divorced? Please return this letter with the evidence.
Very respectfully,
J A Bentley
Acting Commissioner
to John H Stotsenburg, Esq
New Albany, Ind.

Department of the Interior, Pension Office, Confidential, Washington, D.C. May 26th 1879
Sir:
Will you be pleased to furnish this Office with any information you may possess, or be able to obtain without any inconvenience, in answer to the following questions, to be considered in the claim of Frances Buxton, No 34479, as the widow of John O Buxton, for the pension under the Act of March 9, 1878.
Is there within the delivery of your office, a person by the name of Frances Buxton; is she the reputed widow of a soldier of the War of 1812; what is her apparent age; and has she remarried since the soldier's death.
It appears that John O Buxton died at Benton County, Arkansas, in 1874, and that his widow was not informed of his sickness until after his death, she alleges.
It also appears that one John O K Buxton was a pensioner; that he made application for the same in 1871, from Benton County, Arkansas.
It is desirable that this Office be also informed whether they were recognized and generally understood to be man and wife at that time, as he seems to have been absent from his wife at the time of applying for pension, and also at the time of his death, the date of which would include a period of three years.
Please return this letter with your answer.
Very respectfully

Commissioner


to Postmaster New Albany, Floyd Co. Indiana


New Albany Ind
May 29th 1879
Sir:
In reply to the within, I have obtained the following particulars: Frances Buxton resides in New Albany Ind. She claims to be the widow of John O Buxton, a soldier of 1812, now deceased. She was 78 years of age Dec 25 1878. Since her separation from her husband she has not remarried. Her husband died Feb 14, 1874 in Benton Co., Arks. She did not learn of her husbands death until after it occurred. Does not think that there were other initials to her husbands name beside John O, has never heard him say that his name was John O'Kelly Buxton. Never made application excepting through John H Stotsenburg, atty of New Albany Ind. Has been separated from her husband 25 years and was separated from him at time of death. The separation was a mutual agreement and was not the result of quarreling or unhappiness from any cause. The husband moved to Arkansas, she went to her daughters who has supported her since.
Character good
Respectfully
M. M. Harley, P. M

Two Letters Regarding the Pension of John O'Kelly Buxton

Caverna Mcdonald Co MO April the 18th 1879
Dear Friend,
I have at last gained all the information I can get at in reference to Grandfathers Pension papers. My Brother went and seen the people that he was living with and they say that they cant tell what become of his pention papers. he died on the 14th day of February 1874 in the county of Benton, State of Arkansas. he was living with a widow woman by the name of Lanburn. there was a man and family living in a adjoining room to them. I am sorry I cant tell you anything about the land warrant. I can't tell where he was living when he got it. I can't tell four certain what lawyer got his Pention. But I think lawyer Ellis of Bentonville Benton Co Ark. got it for him. I do not no the lawyers given name. My brother forgot to get the nane of the post office or those people but if you have to have the name we will try and get it for you and if there is anything else I can do for you in the Prosecution of Grandmothers claim I will do all I can. But my wife's health is so bad I can't leave home to do anything. She has not bin able to do anything really for five years. I am almost broken up paying doctor bills and medicine. I have sold my place to fix for traveling with her to see if that will not help her. I want to start west in a month or two. hoping this finds you all well. I will close.
Your Respectfully
Thomas R Buxton

From the law office of
John H Stotsenburg
103 Pearl Street
New Albany, Ind., May 22nd, 1879

Commissioner of Pensions
Dear Sir,
In answer to the enclosed I beg leave to say that the only information Frances Buxton has been able to obtain as to the points desired by you is contained in the accompanying letter of Thomas R Buxton. It seems from that the old man must have applied from Bentonville, Benton County Arkansas.
I trust that you may be able to speedily find the evidences for the claimant is very old and feeble.
Yours respectfully
John H Stotsenburg

To Mills W Buxton from his nephew, Thomas Ramah Buxton

Caverna, Mcdonald Co, MO July the 7th 1878
Dear Uncle, I received your kind letter and was glad to hear from you but sorry to hear of your wifes afflictions. I no how to sympathise with you for my wife has bin afflicted for four years and a good deal of the time in bed. Mother and the rest of her family is living close around here except Brother James. He lives in henry co in this state and one sister that is in Texas. Mother was glad to hear from you and would like to no more about the connection and how you are getting along. I will tell you all that I no about Grandfather Buxton. I think the mans name that he lived with is Williams. I do not no his given name, he lives about sixteen or eighteen miles from my house. The people that he was very sick and Brother george went to see about him and he was dead and buried. The people told george that he had nothing more than what put him away decent. I suppose he was well cared for during his sickness. I can't tell you their post office at the present. I will try and get the post office by the time you rite again.
My Blind Brother is living here in the Settlement. he is married. he went to  St Louis and learnt the Broom trade and got schooling. he has got books and can Read as good as any of us. he is preaching. he has license. I have another Brother that is a preacher that I had forgot to tell you about. he lives out in Kansas. he is your name sake.
Well Uncle I would like to no a little more about that land if you can learn anything more I would like for you to go to your county clerk and ask him about it. I would like to no a little more about that survey you spoke about. who was that survey made by and when was it made. we would be willing to pay you for your trouble if you will see in to it a little. there is a lawyer here that sais the deed that we have got is good.
Tell us how many children you have got. we have two. I have bin married ten years.
we have good prospects for crops of most all kinds. wheat will not be a very big yield but the grain is good. every thing is cheap but money is scarce and hard to get. this leaves us in usual health and we truly  these few lines will come duly to hand and find you all well. So I will close by asking you to rite soon.
Respectfully yours Thomas Ramah Buxton
to Mills W. Buxton

Final Resting Place of Herchel Leonedis Roberts

Herchel Leonedis Roberts, husband of Lizzie Umiker, is buried in Whittle-Hubbard Cemetery in Castle Rock, Washington.

Juanita's Obituary

Juanita Overman, age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at her home in Grandview, WA. surrounded by her family and loving husband. Juanita was born on January 16, 1924 in Castle Rock, WA. the daughter of Charles Haywood and Suzie Mae (Umiker) Lewallen. In 1941 she met and married Elbert Baugh in Castle Rock, WA. In 1946 they moved to Sunnyside, WA. and made their home. They began a small dairy farm in Outlook, WA. where they raised two sons (Ray and John) for seventeen years. Juanita continued to live in the Sunnyside area until Elbert passed away in 1994. Juanita then met and married Tony Overman in 1998. They made their home in Grandview, WA. Juanita loved to grow beautiful flowers, quilting, ceramics and making Christmas candy. She enjoyed fishing and camping in the motor home. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Juanita was also a member of The United Reformed Church of Sunnyside, WA. She was baptized in the Church by Pastor Shane Lems. Juanita loved attending morning services every Sunday with her husband. Juanita is survived by her husband Tony Overman of Grandview, WA. two sons Ray (Glenda) Baugh of Sunnyside, WA. and John (Ann) Baugh of Selah, WA. one step son Donald (Nikki) Overman of Grandview, WA. one sister Greta Delibert of Portland, OR. and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her husband Elbert Baugh, one daughter Neva Baugh, one step son Douglas Overman, one granddaughter Tamera Baugh, one grandson David Baugh and her three brothers Buddy Lewallen, Bobby Lewallen and Duane Lewallen. In lieu of flowers those wishing to honor Juanita’s memory may send a donation to the Lower Valley Hospice or The United Reformed Church of Sunnyside, WA. Viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday, January 24th, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside, WA. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 25th, 2013 at 10:00 AM at The United Reformed Church of Sunnyside, WA. with burial to follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside, WA. Those wishing to sign Juanita’s on line memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com Smith Funeral Homes Ltd. in charge of arrangements.

Elbert and Juanita

Elbert Raymond Baugh and Juanita Virginia Lewallen Baugh

My Grandma is:

Walks to the 410 Market
plate sized hot cakes
coffee creamer on your Total
never dirty laundry in the house….even for 5 minutes
ironed blue jeans
Peanut butter bonbons
waking to her in the kitchen humming (with a twang)
Somewhere My Love
Summers of yard sales and Winters of Christmas bazaars
Crisp Line dried sheets
a squeaky brass guest bed
Paper towels
spotless window tracks
Canvas tennis shoes and ankle socks
The Oakridge Boys and the Statler Brothers
vinegar and cucumbers in ice water
coffee in the percolator
The proper cleaning of a thanksgiving turkey
Perfect fluffy 7 minute icing on chocolate cake
Neapolitan ice cream and sugar wafers
Chocolate Chip Zucchini bread
Lots of scotch tape
Always cookies in the turquoise glass cookie jar
beautiful flowers
saltine crackers with butter or jam
Flowered upholstered sofas
a flame orange afghan
Homemade popcorn balls on Halloween
Peanut brittle
Ribbon candy at Christmas
Hens n chicks in old work boots
Roses
And most important the love for her family

I’m going to miss you grandma.
Juanita [Lewallen Baugh] Overman Jan 16, 1924-Jan 19, 2013
Written by her granddaughter, Michelle Baugh Wright

Added by Keri Baugh Theobald: Chips and salsa, pineapple juice, homemade quilts on the beds, playing kings in the corner, black and white pictures, pen and paper, fancy jewelry box, record player, beans for supper, flat crispy cookies, clean fluffy towels and clean feet at bed time, house plants, the smell of coffee and pancakes in the morning Grandmas purse had many compartments, the smell of mint and pink lipstick
White sheers on the windows
bleeding hearts, snapdragons and snowballs
Crushing cans and recycling paper
Antique dishes and old pink curlers
Davenports, hutches ottomans and cedar chest
Bar soap and shower caps
Knee high stockings and powder puffs
Bread and butter pickles
Dollies
Double solitaire
Embroidered pillow cases
Clothes in a Wicker basket to be hung on the line
Bi-mart Tuesdays
And an old trunk full of memories
 Added by TerriLyn Baugh Young:
Christmas tree lights that looked like colorful glowing snowballs
a ceramic Christmas tree with snow and lights
matching pink striped dresses for me and my sisters because I said they were pretty
coaching me to call her tiny dog "Tigger" instead of "Tiger"
blackberry sundae from DQ when she picked me up after I missed the bus
wiping sweat from her forehead with an upward motion and commenting on the heat
snowball bushes
African violets by the dozens
black and red "Mead" notepads
mapping out a route for catching the yard sales
"goodnight girls" said without her dentures in
watching Arsenic and Old Lace, and Doctor Zhivago
pink lemonade
pink bathroom and an opalesent ceramic soap dish held up by cherubs
accordion folding blankets at the end of the bed, just in case you needed one more
UFO and ghost stories
putting curlers in my hair to give it "body" then sending me out to ride a bike while my hair dried
crochet lessons
John Denver, Don Williams, Irish Rovers
"Come on, Grandpa!. . . No, not you, Elbert. The slow guy in the car ahead of us."