Descendants of William Rueben Biggs

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January 22, 2006

Generation No. 1

1. WILLIAM RUEBEN1 BIGGS was born 01 Aug 1861 in MO, and died 22 Sep 1921 in Milton, Umatilla, OR1. He married CARRIE LAVINA WOOD2 08 Feb 1888 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA, daughter of HENRY WOOD and LOVINA SALING. She was born 19 Nov 1868 in , Umatilla , OR, and died 04 Mar 1939 in Umatilla Co., OR.

Notes for WILLIAM RUEBEN BIGGS:

Some information supplied by Sarah Olsen - seadogor@casco.net

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1900 Census OR Umatilla Cottonwood Dist 108 (18th June 1900 James A. West)

Image 4 Line 78 Ancestry.com

96 97 Biggs William R. Head WM Aug 1861 39 M12 MO ENG ENG Farmer

-------------------Carrie Wife WF Dec 1867 32 M12 (5-5) OR OR OR

-------------------Ralph H. Son WM Nov 1888 11 S OR MO OR

-------------------Mrytle Dau WF Jan 1890 10 S OR MO OR

-------------------Lester W. Son WM Jan 1892 8 S OR MO OR

-------------------Pearl Dau WF Jun 1894 5 S OR MO OR

-------------------Charles L. Son WM Apr 1897 3 S OR MO OR

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1910 Census WA Benton N Prosser Pct Dist 18 (3 May 1910 David C. Shelby)

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121 121 Biggs William R. Head MW 48 M1 22 MO ENG ENG English Farmer Gen/l Farm

----------------------Carrie S. Wife FW 43 M1 22 (10-7) OR TN MO

----------------------Lester W. Son MW 18 S WA MO OR

----------------------Pearl I. Dau FW 15 S OR MO OR

----------------------Lena A. Dau FW 10 S OR MO OR

----------------------Ruth I. Dau FW 8 S OR MO OR

----------------------Howard R. Son MW 4 S WA MO OR

----------------------Harold Son MW 2 S WA MO OR

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1920 U.S. Census Oregon Umatilla Precinct 12 ED# 150 Sh 9B

200 206 Biggs William Head OMMW 58 M Missouri England England Laborer Common

------------------Carrie Wife FW 52 M Oregon Tennessee Missouri

------------------ Lester Son MW 27 S Washington Missouri Oregon Laborer On farm

-------------------Irene Daughter F W 17 S Oregon Missouri Oregon

-------------------Howard Son M W 14 S Washington Missouri Oregon

-------------------Harold son MW 12 S Washington Missouri Oregon

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Oregon Death Index, 1903-98

Name: Biggs, William Reuben

County: Umatilla

Death Date: 22 Sep 1921

Certificate: 219

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Milton-Freewater IOOF Cemetery

Biggs, Carrie L, 1868-1939, E-6

Biggs, Wm.R., 1863-1921, E-6

Biggs, Margaret, 1924-1968 "Wife & Mother", 4-4

Biggs, Anna Myrtle, b 27 Feb 1884; d 29 Oct 1973, 9-2

Biggs, Harold, b 10 Oct 1907; d 19 Aug 1973 Pfc USA WWII, 9-2

Biggs, Richard, 1952-1981, 8-3

Woods Lovina b 24 Mar 1836; d 26 Aug 1919 "Mother" E-6

Woods Henry b 12 Nov 1838; d 1 May 1906 E-6

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More About WILLIAM RUEBEN BIGGS:

Burial: 24 Sep 1921, IOOF Cem. Milton-Freewater, OR E-6

Census 1: 1920, Oregon Umatilla Precinct 12 ED# 150 Sh 9B

Census 2: 1900, OR Umatilla Cottonwood Dist 108

Census 3: 1910, WA Benton N Prosser Pct Dist 18

Parents (Facts Pg): Richard and ? Biggs both born in England, Per death certificate and son Bobby

Notes for CARRIE LAVINA WOOD:

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1870 Census OR Umatilla Walla Walla Pg 378A(25 July 1870 JS White)

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99 94 Wood Henry 35 MW Farmer 1800 1025 Tennessee

------------, Louise 36 FW Keeping House Missouri

------------, William 16 MW At School Oregon

------------, Thomas 14 MW Oregon

------------, Martin 11 MW Oregon

------------, Alice 8 MW Oregon

------------, Rosa 6 FW Oregon

------------, Carrie 3 FW Oregon

------------, Ida 1/12 FW Oregon May

Smith Willim 29 MW Farm Laborer -- 575 Tennessee

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Henry WOODS Self M Male W 42 MO Farmer OH KY

Lavina WOODS Wife M Female W 46 MO Keeping House IL OH

Alice SALUY SDau S Female W 17 OR MO MO

William SALUY SSon S Male W 26 MO Laborer MO MO

Thomas SALUY SSon S Male W 24 OR Laborer MO MO

Martin SALUY SSon S Male W 21 OR Laborer MO MO

Rosa WOOD Dau S Female W 15 OR MO MO

Carrie WOOD Dau S Female W 13 OR MO MO

Ida WOOD Dau S Female W 9 OR MO MO

Nellie WOOD Dau S Female W 6 OR MO MO

Source Information: 1880 census

Census Place Cottonwood, Umatilla, Oregon

Family History Library Film 1255084

NA Film Number T9-1084

Page Number 19B

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1930 census OR Umatilla Milton Dist 16 Pg 58

34 34 Biggs, Carrie Head $600 FW 62 WD OR TN MO

----------------Harold Son MW 22 S WA MO OR Truck Driver/Transfer Co.

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OR Death Index 1903-1998

Name: Biggs, Carrie

County: Umatilla

Death Date: 04 Mar 1939

Certificate: 60

Spouse: William

 

More About CARRIE LAVINA WOOD:

Burial: 07 Mar 1939, IOOF Cem. Milton-Freewater, OR E-6

Census 1: 1920, Oregon Umatilla Precinct 12 ED# 150 Sh 9B

Census 2: 1870, OR Umatilla Walla Walla Pg 378A

Census 3: 1880, OR, Umatilla, Cottonwood

Census 4: 1900, OR Umatilla Cottonwood Dist 108 (see husband)

Census 5: 1910, WA Benton N Prosser Pct Dist 18 (see husband)

Census 6: 1930, Milton Umatilla OR Dist 16 Pg 58

More About WILLIAM BIGGS and CARRIE WOOD:

Marriage: 08 Feb 1888, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA

Children of WILLIAM BIGGS and CARRIE WOOD are:

i. RALPH H.2 BIGGS, b. Nov 1888, Cottonwood, Umatilla, OR.

More About RALPH H. BIGGS:

Census: 1900, OR Umatilla Cottonwood Dist 108 (see father)

2. ii. MYRTLE MAY BIGGS, b. 21 Jan 1890, Milton, Umatilla, OR; d. 27 Mar 1961, Prosser, Benton, WA.

iii. LESTER WILLIAM BIGGS, b. 17 Feb 1892, Cottonwood, Umatilla, OR; d. 18 Mar 1941, WAlla Wa;;a. Walla Walla, WA.

Notes for LESTER WILLIAM BIGGS:

Name: Lester William Biggs

City: Milton

County: Umatilla

State: Oregon

Birthplace: Klickatat,Washington

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1892

Race: Caucasian

Roll: 1852148

DraftBoard: 0

Per Sarah Olsen

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5. Washington Death Index, 1940-1996, Name: Lester W Biggs Place of Death: Walla Walla Date of Death: 18 Mar 1941 Age: 49 Gender: M

 

More About LESTER WILLIAM BIGGS:

Census 1: 1920, Oregon Umatilla Precinct 12 ED# 150 Sh 9B (see father)

Census 2: 1900, OR Umatilla Cottonwood Dist 108 (see father)

Census 3: 1910, WA Benton N Prosser Pct Dist 18 (see father)

iv. PEARL BIGGS, b. Jun 1894, Cottonwood, Umatilla, OR.

More About PEARL BIGGS:

Census 1: 1910, WA Benton N Prosser Pct Dist 18 (see father)

Census 2: 1900, OR Umatilla Cottonwood Dist 108 (see father)

v. CHARLES L. BIGGS, b. Apr 1897, Cottonwood, Umatilla, OR; d. 1910.

More About CHARLES L. BIGGS:

Census: 1900, OR Umatilla Cottonwood Dist 108 (see father)

vi. LENA A. BIGGS, b. 1900, OR.

More About LENA A. BIGGS:

Census: 1910, WA Benton N Prosser Pct Dist 18 (see father)

vii. RUTH IRENE BIGGS, b. 21 Aug 1902, OR; m. ? YOUNG.

Notes for RUTH IRENE BIGGS:

6. Delayed Birth Oregon Archives, Case# 2017/32712 Name Young, Ruth Irene Biggs Date 08-21-1902 Record Type Delayed Birth County Umatilla Source Health

More About RUTH IRENE BIGGS:

Census 1: 1920, Oregon Umatilla Precinct 12 ED# 150 Sh 9B (see father)

Census 2: 1910, WA Benton N Prosser Pct Dist 18 (see father)

3. viii. HOWARD RAYMOND BIGGS, b. 19 Dec 1905, Prosser, Benton, WA; d. 24 May 1984, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA.

ix. HAROLD W. BIGGS, b. 10 Oct 1907, Prosser, benton, WA; d. 19 Aug 1973, Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR; m. (1) EMMA BELL DEMARIS; b. 1878, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA; d. 1951, Milton, Umatilla, OR; m. (2) ANNA MYRAH DEMARIS, 30 Jul 1942, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA; b. Jun 1882, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA; d. 29 Oct 1973, Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR.

Notes for HAROLD W. BIGGS:

1930 census OR Umatilla Milton Dist 16 Pg 58

34 34 Biggs, Carrie Head $600 FW 62 WD OR TN MO

----------------Harold Son MW 22 S WA MO OR Truck Driver/Transfer Co.

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PFC USA WWII.

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SS Death Index

HAROLD BIGGS 10 Oct 1907 Aug 1973 97862 (Milton Freewater, Umatilla, OR) (none specified) 540-16-3372 Oregon

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8. Washington Death Index, 1940-1996, Name: Harold W Biggs Place of Death: Pacific Date of Death: 19 Aug 1973 Gender: M Certificate: 019277 .

More About HAROLD W. BIGGS:

Burial: 24 Aug 1973, IOOF Cem. Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR 9-2

Census 1: 1920, Oregon Umatilla Precinct 12 ED# 150 Sh 9B (see father)

Census 2: 1910, WA Benton N Prosser Pct Dist 18 (see father)

Census 3: 1930, Milton Umatilla OR Dist 16 Pg 58 (see mother)

Military service: PFC USA WWII

Notes for EMMA BELL DEMARIS:

Some information from Family Search Ancestral File, submitters as follows:

Susan Ethridge, Box 417, Hansen, ID 83334

Edith Moyer Page, 115 Arbor View Drive, Athens, GA 30605

Paul L. Stragey, 2023 SE Taylor, Portland, OR 97214

Notes for ANNA MYRAH DEMARIS:

Some information from Family Search Ancestral File, submitters as follows:

Susan Ethridge, Box 417, Hansen, ID 83334

Edith Moyer Page, 115 Arbor View Drive, Athens, GA 30605

Paul L. Stragey, 2023 SE Taylor, Portland, OR 97214

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OR Death Index 1903-1998

Name: Biggs, Anna Myr

County: Umatilla

Death Date: 29 Oct 1973

Certificate: 73-17023

Birth Date: - Feb 1884

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ss Death Index

ANNA BIGGS 27 Feb 1882 Oct 1973 97862 (Milton Freewater, Umatilla, OR) (none specified) 541-42-5930 Oregon

 

More About ANNA MYRAH DEMARIS:

Name 2: Anna Myrtle Demaris

Burial: 31 Oct 1973, IOOF Cem. Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR 9-2

Census: 1900, S. Milton Pct, Umatilla, OR [133a]

More About HAROLD BIGGS and ANNA DEMARIS:

Marriage: 30 Jul 1942, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA

 

Generation No. 2

2. MYRTLE MAY2 BIGGS (WILLIAM RUEBEN1) was born 21 Jan 1890 in Milton, Umatilla, OR, and died 27 Mar 1961 in Prosser, Benton, WA. She married (1) OVA H. MARCUM Abt. 1908 in Meridan, Ada, ID. He was born 07 Feb 1882 in Dade County, MO, and died 07 Feb 1912 in Meridian, Ada, ID. She married (2) JAMES DICKINSON POWELL 02 Aug 1913 in Prosser Benton, WA, son of THOMAS POWELL and SUSAN WRIGHT. He was born 08 Jun 1878 in Siloam Springs, Benton, AR, and died 15 Mar 1953 in Prosser, Benton, WA.

Notes for MYRTLE MAY BIGGS:

 

 

 

 

More About MYRTLE MAY BIGGS:

Census 1: 1900, OR Umatilla Cottonwood Dist 108 (see father)

Census 2: 1910, ID Ada White Cross Dist 24 Pg 46A (see husband)

Census 3: 1920, Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A (see husband)

Census 4: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see husband)

Notes for OVA H. MARCUM:

Some information is provided by Sarah Olsen

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16. Idaho State Death Index, Name: MARCUM, OVA J. Year: 1912 Certificate Number: 001774 County of Death: Ada City: MERIDIAN Date of Death: 02/07/1912 Date of Birth: 02/07/1882 .

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More About OVA H. MARCUM:

Parents (Facts Pg): William Marcum and Marrietta Hembree

More About OVA MARCUM and MYRTLE BIGGS:

Marriage: Abt. 1908, Meridan, Ada, ID

Notes for JAMES DICKINSON POWELL:

Some information is provided by Sarah Olsen - seadogor@casco.net

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1910 Census ID Ada White Cross Dist 24 Pg 46A

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6 6 Marham Ova J Head MW 28 M1 2 MO TN US Farmer Gen Farm

---------. Myrtle M Wife FW 20 M1 2 (1 Child 1 Alive) WA MO OR

---------. Infant Son MW 4/12 S ID MO WA

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1920 U.S. Census Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A

54 54 Powell James D Head m W 42 M --- yes yes Arkansas US US

Myrtle Wife f w 29 M --- yes yes Oregon Missouri Oregon

Elbert W son m w 10 S yes yes yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Margie Daughter Fw 8 S yes yes yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Jimmie A son m w 5 S Washington Arkansas Oregon

Carrie M Daughter f w 3 S Washington Arkansas Oregon

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1930 Census Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268

54 54 Powell James D Head m W 52 M 21 no yes Arkansas US US

Myrtle Wife f w 40 M 19 No Yes Oregon Missouri Oregon

(Marcum ?) Elbert W Step-son m w 20 S No Yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Powell, Jimmie A son m w 15 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Carrie M Daughter f w 13 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Wanda J Daughter f w 11 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Elnora M Daughter f w 9 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Virginia L Daughter f w 7 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Louise L Daughter f w 5 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Kenneth W Son mw 3 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Robert R Son m w 2 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Bernice Daughter f w 2/12 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

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17. Washington Death Index, 1940-1996, Name: James D Powell Place of Death: Prosser Date of Death: 15 Mar 1953 Age: 75 Gender: M Certificate: 3847 .

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More About JAMES DICKINSON POWELL:

Census 1: 1910, ID Ada White Cross Dist 24 Pg 46A

Census 2: 1920, Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A

Census 3: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268

More About JAMES POWELL and MYRTLE BIGGS:

Marriage: 02 Aug 1913, Prosser Benton, WA

Children of MYRTLE BIGGS and OVA MARCUM are:

i. ELBERT W.3 MARCUM, b. 25 Dec 1909, Meridian, Ada , ID; d. 07 Aug 1987, Grandview,Yakima, WA.

Notes for ELBERT W. MARCUM:

Some information is provided by Sarah Olsen - seadogor@casco.net

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1920 U.S. Census Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A

54 54 Powell James D Head m W 42 M --- yes yes Arkansas US US

Myrtle Wife f w 29 M --- yes yes Oregon Missouri Oregon

Elbert W son m w 10 S yes yes yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Margie Daughter Fw 8 S yes yes yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Jimmie A son m w 5 S Washington Arkansas Oregon

Carrie M Daughter f w 3 S Washington Arkansas Oregon

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1930 Census Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268

54 54 Powell James D Head m W 52 M 21 no yes Arkansas US US

Myrtle Wife f w 40 M 19 No Yes Oregon Missouri Oregon

(Marcum ?) Elbert W Step-son m w 20 S No Yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Powell, Jimmie A son m w 15 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Carrie M Daughter f w 13 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Wanda J Daughter f w 11 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Elnora M Daughter f w 9 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Virginia L Daughter f w 7 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Louise L Daughter f w 5 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Kenneth W Son mw 3 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Robert R Son m w 2 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Bernice Daughter f w 2/12 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

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18. Washington Death Index, 1940-1996, Name: Elbert W Markiam Place of Death: Grandview Date of Death: 07 Aug 1986 Residence: Grandview Age: 76 years Gender: M SSN: 538-05-2993 Certificate: 023995 .

19. SS Death Index, ELBERT MARKIAM 12 Dec 1909 Aug 1986 98930 (Grandview, Yakima, WA) (none specified) 538-05-2993 Washington.

 

More About ELBERT W. MARCUM:

Census 1: 1920, Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A (see step-father father Powell)

Census 2: 1910, ID Ada White Cross Dist 24 Pg 46A (see step-father Powell)

Census 3: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see step-father Powell)

ii. MARY MARGIE MARCUM, b. 21 Dec 1911, Meridian, Ada, ID.

Notes for MARY MARGIE MARCUM:

Some information is provided by Sarah Olsen - seadogor@casco.net

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1920 U.S. Census Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A

54 54 Powell James D Head m W 42 M --- yes yes Arkansas US US

Myrtle Wife f w 29 M --- yes yes Oregon Missouri Oregon

Elbert W son m w 10 S yes yes yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Margie Daughter Fw 8 S yes yes yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Jimmie A son m w 5 S Washington Arkansas Oregon

Carrie M Daughter f w 3 S Washington Arkansas Oregon

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Some information is provided by Sarah Olsen - seadogor@casco.net

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1920 U.S. Census Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A

54 54 Powell James D Head m W 42 M --- yes yes Arkansas US US

Myrtle Wife f w 29 M --- yes yes Oregon Missouri Oregon

Elbert W son m w 10 S yes yes yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Margie Daughter Fw 8 S yes yes yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Jimmie A son m w 5 S Washington Arkansas Oregon

Carrie M Daughter f w 3 S Washington Arkansas Oregon

----------------------------------------------------------Some information is provided by Sarah Olsen - seadogor@casco.net

More About MARY MARGIE MARCUM:

Census: 1920, Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A (see step-father Powell)

Children of MYRTLE BIGGS and JAMES POWELL are:

iii. JAMES ALVIN3 POWELL, b. 21 Aug 1914, Prosser, Benton, WA; d. 26 Dec 1969.

More About JAMES ALVIN POWELL:

Census 1: 1920, Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A (see father)

Census 2: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see father)

iv. CARRIE MAY POWELL, b. 09 Jul 1916, Prosser, Benton, WA.

More About CARRIE MAY POWELL:

Census 1: 1920, Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A (see father)

Census 2: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see father)

v. WANDA JEANETTE POWELL, b. 06 Sep 1918, Prosser, Benton, WA.

More About WANDA JEANETTE POWELL:

Census 1: 1920, Washington Benton North Prosser ED# 29 Sh 3A (see father)

Census 2: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see father)

vi. ELEANORA MAXINE POWELL, b. 17 Jun 1920, Prosser, Benton, WA.

More About ELEANORA MAXINE POWELL:

Census: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see father)

vii. VIRGINIA LEE POWELL, b. 04 Apr 1922, Prosser, Benton, WA.

More About VIRGINIA LEE POWELL:

Census: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see father)

viii. SUSIE LOUISE POWELL, b. 14 Apr 1924, Kelso, Cowlitz, WA; d. 10 Jun 1999, Grandview, Yakima, WA.

Notes for SUSIE LOUISE POWELL:

20. SS Death Index, SUSIE L POWELL 14 Apr 1924 10 Jun 1999 (V) 98930 (Grandview, Yakima, WA) (none specified) 535-14-5117 Washington

 

 

More About SUSIE LOUISE POWELL:

Census: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see father)

ix. KENNETH HOWARD POWELL, b. 30 Mar 1926, Kelso, Cowlitz, WA; d. May 1989, , Benton, WA.

More About KENNETH HOWARD POWELL:

Census: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see father)

x. ROBERT RAYMOND POWELL, b. 10 Jun 1927, Prosser, Benton, WA.

More About ROBERT RAYMOND POWELL:

Census: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see father)

xi. CLARENCE GLENN POWELL, b. 30 Aug 1928, Prosser, Benton, WA; d. 1928, Prosser, Benton, WA.

4. xii. BERNICE BETTY POWELL, b. 03 Feb 1930, Prosser, Benton, WA; d. 02 Apr 1984, Electric City, , WA.

xiii. LONNIE ALLEN POWELL, b. 18 Aug 1933, Prosser, Benton, WA; d. 23 Jul 1989, Grandview, Yakima, WA.

Notes for LONNIE ALLEN POWELL:

Some information is provided by Sarah Olsen - seadogor@casco.net

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SS Death Index

LONNIE A POWELL 18 Aug 1933 23 Jul 1989 98930 (Grandview, Yakima, WA) (none specified) 537-30-0577 Washington

 

 

3. HOWARD RAYMOND2 BIGGS (WILLIAM RUEBEN1) was born 19 Dec 1905 in Prosser, Benton, WA, and died 24 May 1984 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA. He married OLGA ANINA PETERSON, daughter of ALFRED PETERSON and ANNE CHRISTIANSON. She was born 08 Jan 1914 in Portland, MA, and died 17 Mar 1995 in Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR.

Notes for HOWARD RAYMOND BIGGS:

Washington Death Index, 1940-1996 Record

about Howard R Biggs

Name: Howard R Biggs

Place of Death: Walla Walla

Date of Death: 24 May 1984

Age: 78 years

Gender: M

SSN: 540-46-3374

Certificate: 012233

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Social Security Death Index Record

about Howard Biggs

Name: Howard Biggs

SSN: 540-16-3374

Last Residence: 97862 Milton Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States of America

Born: 19 Dec 1905

Last Benefit: 97862 Milton Freewater, Umatilla, Oregon, United States of America

Died: May 1984

State (Year) SSN issued: Oregon (Before 1951

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More About HOWARD RAYMOND BIGGS:

Burial: 27 May 1984, IOOF Cem. Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR 12-2

Census 1: 1920, Oregon Umatilla Precinct 12 ED# 150 Sh 9B (see father)

Census 2: 1910, WA Benton N Prosser Pct Dist 18 (see father)

Notes for OLGA ANINA PETERSON:

Some information supplied by Sarah Olsen - seadogor@casco.net

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OR Death Indes 1903-1998

Name: Biggs, Olga Anina

County: Umatilla

Death Date: 17 Mar 1995

Certificate: 95-06533

Spouse: Howard

Birth Date: 08 Jan 1914

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SS Death Index

OLGA A BIGGS 08 Jan 1914 Mar 1995 97862 (Milton Freewater, Umatilla, OR) 97862 (Milton Freewater, Umatilla, OR) 542-30-8472 Oregon

 

 

More About OLGA ANINA PETERSON:

Burial: 19 Mar 1995, IOOF Cem. Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR 12-2

Children of HOWARD BIGGS and OLGA PETERSON are:

5. i. WILLIAM RAYMOND3 BIGGS, b. 21 Feb 1935, Milton, Umatilla, OR; d. 05 Apr 1995, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA.

6. ii. HOWARD ROBERT BIGGS, b. 21 Feb 1938, Milton, Umatilla, OR; d. 12 Oct 2003, Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR.

iii. RICHARD HAROLD BIGGS, b. 14 Oct 1952, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA; d. 21 Jan 1981, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA.

Notes for RICHARD HAROLD BIGGS:

WA Death Index

RICHARD BIGGS 14 Oct 1952 Jan 1981 97862 (Milton Freewater, Umatilla, OR) 97862 (Milton Freewater, Umatilla, OR) 534-58-6562 Washington

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28. SS Death Index, RICHARD BIGGS 14 Oct 1952 Jan 1981 97862 (Milton Freewater, Umatilla, OR) 97862 (Milton Freewater, Umatilla, OR) 534-58-6562 Washington.

 

 

More About RICHARD HAROLD BIGGS:

Burial: 23 Jan 1981, IOOF Cem. Milton-Freewater, OR 8-3

iv. ELIZABETH ANN BIGGS, b. 08 Feb 1955, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA; d. 24 May 1984, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA.

Notes for ELIZABETH ANN BIGGS:

SS DEATH RECORD

ELIZABETH BIGGS 08 Feb 1955 May 1984 97862 (Milton Freewater, Umatilla, OR) (none specified) 532-62-7412 Washington

 

More About ELIZABETH ANN BIGGS:

Burial: 26 May 1984, IOOF Cem. Milton-Freewater, OR 8-3

 

Generation No. 3

4. BERNICE BETTY3 POWELL (MYRTLE MAY2 BIGGS, WILLIAM RUEBEN1)3 was born 03 Feb 1930 in Prosser, Benton, WA, and died 02 Apr 1984 in Electric City, , WA. She married CARL LESLIE PALMER3 02 Aug 1947 in Prosser, Benton, WA, son of CALVIN PALMER and HELEN HANSEN. He was born 15 Aug 1925 in Omaha, , NE, and died Dec 1987 in Spokane, , WA.

Notes for BERNICE BETTY POWELL:

Some information is provided by Sarah Olsen - seadogor@casco.net

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1930 Census Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268

54 54 Powell James D Head m W 52 M 21 no yes Arkansas US US

Myrtle Wife f w 40 M 19 No Yes Oregon Missouri Oregon

(Marcum ?) Elbert W Step-son m w 20 S No Yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Powell, Jimmie A son m w 15 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Carrie M Daughter f w 13 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Wanda J Daughter f w 11 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Elnora M Daughter f w 9 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Virginia L Daughter f w 7 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Louise L Daughter f w 5 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Kenneth W Son mw 3 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Robert R Son m w 2 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Bernice Daughter f w 2/12 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

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[1892 Pioneers.FTW]

[Museum.ftw]

Some information is provided by Sarah Olsen - seadogor@casco.net

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1930 Census Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268

54 54 Powell James D Head m W 52 M 21 no yes Arkansas US US

Myrtle Wife f w 40 M 19 No Yes Oregon Missouri Oregon

(Marcum ?) Elbert W Step-son m w 20 S No Yes Idaho Missouri Oregon

Powell, Jimmie A son m w 15 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Carrie M Daughter f w 13 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Wanda J Daughter f w 11 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Elnora M Daughter f w 9 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Virginia L Daughter f w 7 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Louise L Daughter f w 5 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Kenneth W Son mw 3 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Robert R Son m w 2 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

Bernice Daughter f w 2/12 S Yes yes Washington Arkansas Oregon

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More About BERNICE BETTY POWELL:

Census: 1930, Washington Benton North Prosser District 18 Pg 268 (see father)

More About CARL PALMER and BERNICE POWELL:

Marriage: 02 Aug 1947, Prosser, Benton, WA

Children of BERNICE POWELL and CARL PALMER are:

i. LIVING4 PALMER3.

ii. LIVING PALMER3.

iii. JANET IRENE PALMER3, b. 25 Jul 1953, Newport, , WA; d. 28 Aug 1989, Stockton, , CA.

iv. LIVING PALMER3.

v. LIVING PALMER3.

 

5. WILLIAM RAYMOND3 BIGGS (HOWARD RAYMOND2, WILLIAM RUEBEN1) was born 21 Feb 1935 in Milton, Umatilla, OR, and died 05 Apr 1995 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA. He married ROSALIND "LIND" KING 03 Apr 1959 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA.

More About WILLIAM BIGGS and ROSALIND KING:

Marriage: 03 Apr 1959, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA

Children of WILLIAM BIGGS and ROSALIND KING are:

i. MICHELLE4 BIGGS.

ii. MEGAN BIGGS.

 

6. HOWARD ROBERT3 BIGGS (HOWARD RAYMOND2, WILLIAM RUEBEN1) was born 21 Feb 1938 in Milton, Umatilla, OR, and died 12 Oct 2003 in Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR. He married ARLENE DIANE TANKE 11 Sep 1959 in Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR, daughter of HERBERT TANKE and ROSE GEISSEL. She was born 28 Dec 1939 in La Grande,Union, OR.

More About HOWARD ROBERT BIGGS:

Name 2: Howard Robert BIGGS4

Burial: 17 Oct 2003, IOOF Cem. Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR

Notes for ARLENE DIANE TANKE:

Walla Walla Union Bulletin December 13 1945

MILTON-FREEWATER

Mrs. Herbert Tanke and Daughter Diann Arrived home Monday night from Eureka, Calif. They have been visiting her daughter for the past five weeks. On the way home they stopped in Portland and visited other relatives.

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Walla Walla Union Bulletin May 9 1949

MILTON-FREEWATER

Guests of Mr. and Mrs Raymond Geissel for Mother's Day were Mrs Marie Martin and Mrs Ann Owsley of Walla Walla, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miller and three daughters from Heppner, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stevens and baby from

Richaland. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Smith of Athena and Mrs. Herbert Tanke and daughter Diane of Milton.

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Walla Walla Union Bulletin September 8, 1948

MILTON-FREEWATER

Mrs. Herbert Tanke and daughter, Diane, who with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Smith of Athena have spent two weeks in Eureka, Calif. visiting relatives, returned home.

More About ARLENE DIANE TANKE:

Name 2: Arlene Diane TANKE4

More About HOWARD BIGGS and ARLENE TANKE:

Marriage: 11 Sep 1959, Milton-Freewater, Umatilla, OR

Children of HOWARD BIGGS and ARLENE TANKE are:

i. SHAWN ROBERT4 BIGGS, b. 07 Sep 1960, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA.

More About SHAWN ROBERT BIGGS:

Name 2: Shawn Robert BIGGS4

7. ii. BRENDAN H. BIGGS, b. 22 Nov 1965, Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA.

 

Generation No. 4

7. BRENDAN H.4 BIGGS (HOWARD ROBERT3, HOWARD RAYMOND2, WILLIAM RUEBEN1) was born 22 Nov 1965 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA. He married LORRIE MICHELLE SHELTON4.

More About BRENDAN H. BIGGS:

Name 2: Brendan H. BIGGS4

Residence: 1900, Living with daughter Nancy Biggs.

Children of BRENDAN BIGGS and LORRIE SHELTON are:

i. ABIGAIL ELIZABETH5 BIGGS4.

ii. EMILY ANNALIESE BIGGS4.

iii. ANIKA ERIN BIGGS4.

 

 

Endnotes

1. RootsWeb. Search, Certificate 219, Umatilla County, OR.

2. Pat Wood - ericw@agritel.net.

3. Diana Palmer - dlremlap@msn.com.

4. Pedigree Resource File CD 31, (Salt Lake City, UT: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., 2001).