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Note for: Eldridge W. Beardsley, 24 Jun 1916 - 21 Jan 2001 Index

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In January of 1960, Eldridge lived at 1817 Walnut St., Milton-Freewater, OR.

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Note for: Katonya Lyn Casterlin, 25 May 1992 - Index

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Katonya ("Tonya") was born at 10:03 a.m., Memorial Day, May 25, 1992. She was 7 lb. 1.75 oz. and 19.5" long with lots of dark brown hair and blue eyes.

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Note for: Jason H. Franks, 1886 - Index

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Jason may be some relation to Aaron Franks, who married Mary Estella Phoenix.

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Note for: Jerimey John Budine, 18 Jul 1979 - Index

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From Lucille Dewey: Possible birth date: 17 Jul 1979.

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Note for: Douglas Herbert Matteson, 16 Jul 1916 - 2 Apr 1997 Index

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Douglas attended Cornell University for three years and owned Matteson's Feed Store in Franklin, NY for many years.

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Note for: Jeanette Alyse Gray, 22 Mar 1916 - 8 Apr 2005 Index

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Jeanette graduated from Ithaca College, where she majored in music. She and Douglas once owned Morgan horses. Jeanette used to teach piano lessons and later worked at the feed store. She was organist for the Baptist church. She and Douglas were both members of the choir.

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Note for: Ernestine DeForest, - Index

Nickname: Minnie

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Note for: Judge Charles Chapman Gray, - Index

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Judge Charles Gray was judge and justice of peace for many years. His wife, Emma Chapman, didn't have a middle name and so he gave her the name of Rebecca.

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Note for: Henry Alfred Richmond, 2 Apr 1839 - Index

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Every child played a musical instrument. They were self-taught and learned at home on piano or organ. At family reunions at Thanksgiving there was lots of food and much conversation--mostly on politics. There were strong Democrats & Republicans and the discussion often got rather loud. Jeanette (Gray) Matteson used to go to these reunions in a horse-drawn carriage.

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Note for: Darley Edward Ware, 23 Apr 1909 - 17 Mar 2005 Index

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OBITUARY - (The News Review 22 March 2005): WARE, Darley Edward, age 95, of Roseburg, Oregon, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2005, peacefully with family nearby. He was born on April 23, 1909, in Roseburg, to Thomas Edward and Nora Elizabeth (Jones) Ware. Darley grew up and attended school in Roseburg. On August 12, 1931, Darley married Wanda Mae Wood in Roseburg. Darley owned and operated the Laurel Crest Ranch northwest of Roseburg. Ranching was his life's work. He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, and was active in the Douglas Co. Livestock Association, Oregon Wool Growers, Charter member of the Douglas Co. Sheriffs Posse, Boy Scout Leader, member of Edenbower School Board (when it consolidated with Roseburg district #4), Roseburg School Board for five years, Chairman of the School Board in 1961, member of Riverside Grange since 1936, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, life member of the Elk's Lodge and the NRA.
One of the proudest accomplishments of his life was being the oldest student to fly solo at the age of 65 on February 28, 1975. He later went on to get his private pilots license. Darley had a great love for his family, hunting, fishing, and flying. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gordon Ware; and sister, Shirley Calhoun. He is survived by his wife, of 73 years Wanda Mae Ware of Roseburg; children, Joanne and her husband, Les West of Roseburg; Don and his wife, Wannell Ware of Brownsville, Oregon; Mollie LeClaire of Tualatin, Oregon; Romey Ware of Roseburg; twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Private Memorial services were held on Saturday, March 19, 2005. LONG AND SHUKLE handled the arrangements.