Living

Notes:

c1920 BIRTH: Obit for wife Jean: "She married Russell B. Ashley in 1944," no place shown, children: 12 children, birth year based on Jeans

Russel married Jean Marie Eads 1944. Jean (daughter of Melvin D Eads and Gertrude Skeffington) was born 12 Sep 1920, Judith Gap, Wheatland, Montana, United States; died 5 Jun 2002, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; was buried 7 Jun 2002, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1920 BIRTH: MT,Wheatland Co-Judith Gap: Jean Marie Eads born 12 Sep 1920

1930 CENSUS: WA,Asotin Co-Asotin Twp,April 4,Dw62/62: Jean M Eads 9/MT, dau of Melvin D & Gertrude Eads

c1930-38 EDUCATION, HIST: [WA?]ID-Clarkston: June 2002 obit for Jean: "Jean grew up in Clarkston, Idaho. She graduated from Clarkston High School..."

1942-1945 MILITARY: June 2002 obit for Jean: "served her country as a member of the United States Army from 1942 until 1945."

1944 MARRIAGE: June 2002 Obit for Jean: "She married Russell B. Ashley in 1944," no place shown, children: 12 children: Dwayne, Kenneth, Russell Jr, Garry, John, Wendell, Laura, Donna, Diane, Wendy Christine,Dorothy, Darlene [these not necessarily in order - from Jean's obit - CK OUT]

1991 DEATH: Russell B Ashley died June 1991, no place shown

2002 DEATH, BURIAL: UT,Salt Lake-Salt Lake City: Jean Marie Eads Ashley died June 2002; buried 7 June 2002 Valley View Memorial Park [from Salt Lake Tribune 5 June 2002 - assuming died SL - CK OUT]



Email from Carol Tallman Jones, January 2004: Children of Melvin D Eads and Gertrude Skeffington:
iv. JEAN MARIE EADS, b. 12 Sep 1920, Judith Gap, Wheatland, Montana; d. 05 Jun 2002, .

2. JEAN MARIE5 EADS (MELVIN D.4, JACKSON3, SOLOMON2, ISAAC1)4 was born 12 Sep 1920 in Judith Gap, Wheatland, Montana, and died 05 Jun 2002 in . She married RUSSELL B. ASHLEY 1944. He died Jun 1991.
Notes for JEAN MARIE EADS: Jean Marie Eads Ashley , Wednesday, June 5, 2002 Salt Lake Tribune Born September 12, 1920 to Melvin D. and Gertrude Eads in Judith Gap, Montana.
Jean grew up in Clarkston, Idaho. She graduated from Clarkston High School and later served her country as a member of the United States Army from 1942 until 1945. She married Russell B. Ashley in 1944. They were together for 47 years until his death in June of 1991.
Jean was the mother of 12 children. She raised them to be strong and independent but to always remember the value of family.
She is survived by her sisters, Eva Whinery, Reno, NV; Eileen Henry of Seattle, WA; sons: Dwayne (Joy), Kenneth (Shelly), Russell, Jr. (Wendy), Garry (Wilma), John (Jeannie), and Wendell (Norma); daughters: Laura, Donna (Ken) Warr, Diane (Tim) Scott, Darlene (b bef June 2002), Wendy Christine (Brady) Rich, and Dorothy (Robert) Orr. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren who will remember her as a loving and special person in their lives. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Darlene.
Funeral services will be held Friday, 12 noon, at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd, where friends may call Thursday, 6-8 p.m., and again Friday, 11-11:45 a.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park. [http://www.sltrib.com/2002/jun/06052002/obituari/742825.htm] -- found 04/29/2003 cltj.

Notes:

1885 BIRTH: ID,Nez Perce-Lewiston: Melvin Eads born 17 Sep 1885
Hist of Eads Family by Rev Geo R Eads,1945, pg 4: A number of children born, all died of diphtheria except one son, Melvin.

c1915 MARRIAGE: Nov 2002 email from Connie Clapier to Pam Wagner, pg 14: Melvin Eads md Gertrude Skeffington, no date or place shown, estimated mg date based on first child's birth

1920 CENSUS:MT,Wheatland Co-Sch Dst 23,Twp 10-11,ED 148:T625_978 pg 137,5 Jan,Dw1/1:
EADS, Melvin D head, 34/ID(KS/IA) farmer (200),renting,md; Gertrude 33/MN
(CAN/MASS)wf; Eva 4/MT-dau; Eileen 2/MT-dau; Lucila 1/MT-dau

1920 CHILD #4: MT,Wheatland Co-Judith Gap: Obit of daughter, Jean Marie June 2002: "Jean Marie Eads... Born September 12, 1920 to Melvin D. and Gertrude Eads in Judith Gap, Montana."

c1928 HIST: WA,Asotin Co-Clarkston: Moved to Washington

1930 CENSUS:WA,Asotin Co-Asotin Twp:Anc.com Img 6-pg 3B,ED 2-3,Apr 4,ln 65,Dw62/62,2d St:
EADS, Melvin D-head,44/ID (KS/KS) md at 28 1st time,house painter,renting;
Gertrude-wife,43/MN (Can/Mass)md at 27 1st time, no occ; Eva G-dau
14/MT; Elen H-dau 12/MT; Lucile-dau 11/MT; Jean M-dau 9/MT; Willard L
-son 7/MT

1939 HIST: WA,Asotin Co-Clarkston: Obit of mother Nancy Melissa Hagaman Eads Hamilton-Lewiston ID: "Survivors include her husband, Gavin Hamilton; her son, Melvin Eads, Clarkston...

1945 HIST: ID,Nez Perce-Lewiston: Hist of Eads Family by Rev Geo R Eads, pg 4: "Melvin is a farmer, living at Judith Gap, Montana." Mary Marks wrote to side: "Melvin 'was' a farmer at Judith Gap, Montana, now Lewiston Idaho."

c1954 HIST: Tiny slip of paper, written by Mary Marks, Eads doc #: "Melvin Eads, Lewiston Trailer Court, also written"Judith Gap. Mary wrote him at Judith Gap, no answer, letter never returned"

1954 HIST: Nov 1954 letter from Austa to Mary Marks, #32a: "Melvin Eads lives in Lewiston he runs an auto court, but I haven't seen him since father died. He was at his funeral.

1969 DEATH: ID,Nez Perce Co-Lewiston: Melvin D Eads died 18 Aug 1969

ACTION - CK OUT - Melvin Eads:
1. 1900-1910 Censuses



Email from Carol Tallman Jones, Jan 2004:
Asotin Washington: Originally named Has-Hu-Tin (meaning eel) by Native Americans, Asotin was later renamed by early settlers. Because of its mild climate, Asotin, at the confluence of the Snake River and Asotin Creek, is part of the "banana belt" of eastern Washington.
Asotin's historical background is evident in a number of the downtown buildings, including the courthouse, and the beautiful old homes dating back to the 1880's and early 1900's, also there is an historical flour mill, located above the old city park on Asotin Creek. Visit nearby attractions such as Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Wallowa Mountains, Blue Mountains, and Hat Point. Asotin is also the home of the Asotin County Fair, held the last week in April and includes a downtown parade each year. It is the first yearly county fair in the State of Washington.
[http://www.ohwy.com/wa/a/asotin.htm]

Melvin married Gertrude Skeffington Abt 1915. Gertrude was born 13 Jun 1886, Minnesota, United States; died 16 Nov 1973, Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

c1886 BIRTH: Gertrude Skeffington born about 1886, based on 1920,1930 censuses.

c1915 MARRIAGE: Nov 2002 email from Connie Clapier to Pam Wagner, pg 14: Melvin Eads md Gertrude Skeffington, no date or place shown

1920 CENSUS: MT,Wheatland Co-Sch Dist 23,Twp 10-11, pg 137, 5-6 June, Dw 1/1: Gertrude Eads 33/Min (Can,Mass) wife of Melvin D Eads

1930 CENSUS: WA,Asotin Co-Asotin Twp, April 4,Dw62/62: Gertrude Eads 43/MN (Can,Mass) wife of Melvin D Eads
EADS, Melvin D-head,44/ID (KS/KS) house painter,rent; Gertrude-wf,43/MN (CAN/MASS);
Eva G-dau 14/MT; Eileen H-dau 12/MT; Lucile-dau 11/MT; Jean M-dau 9/MT;
Willard L-son 7/MT

Notes:

1834 BIRTH: MO,Cole County: Jackson Eads born July 30, 1834

1840 CENSUS: MO, Platte Co Rcds 1839-1849, bk #977.9135 N2p, FHL pg 88, #1183:
EADS, Solomon: Males: 1 5-10; 2 10-15; 1 40-50

1844 MIGRATION: Pioneer Index cards, OR Hist Soc Lib March 2002: "Jackson Eads... to Oregon by 1844, located Yamhill County - merchant."

1849 GOLD! Hist of the Eads Family, by Rev George R Eads, pg 3: "In 1849...[Solomon] & Henry & Jackson went to CA gold fields of Feather River. Solomon & Henry had Mountain Fever & unable to work. Jackson only 15, but could wash out from $15-20 a day. When winter came, they returned home in Oregon to stay.

1850 CENSUS: OR Terr, Polk Co,19 Oct, Dw190/190: Jackson Edes 17/MO, son of Solomon & Susannah Edes

HIST: Obit for Jackson, 1895: "His younger days were spent in the states [WA, where he settled, was then a territory], and while he always worked hard, he found time to acquire more than a common education."

1863 HIST: Nov 2002 email from Connie Clapier, re: Donald C Adams, 1998: "Jackson Eads was registered at Placerville Precinct, Boise County, Idaho for 31 Oct 1863 election, age 29."

1864 MARRIAGE: OR,Umatilla Co: Jackson Eads md Miss Millisa Hagerman 29 Aug 1864. A number of children born, all died of diphtheria except one son, Melvin.

1870 CENSUS:OR,Umatilla Co-Pendleton,Willow Crk Prct,Cayuse PO,flm#0552787 pg 25, 29 Jun,
Dw227: EADS, Jackson 36/MO (600,1366) farmer; Nancy 20/IA; Ellen 4/OR;
Isadora 3/OR; Oron W 1/OR; Catherine 13/OR-at school [sister]

HIST: Hist of the Eads Family by Rev Geo R Eads, pg 4: "Jackson Eads...went to the Palouse country of Eastern Washington & lived at Palouse City for many years."

1871 HIST: WA,Whitman-Palouse: Obit for Jackson, 1895: Jackson Eades... a pioneer of Palouse,.. settled here in 1871... on a farm near Kamiac Butte."

1873 DEATH of daughter Ellen, by drowning in spring near home, re Lewiston obit,shows living below Four Mile

1874 HIST: WA,Whitmans Co-Colfax: Obit for Jackson 1895: "...1874 - [Chief] Joseph Indian War... Mr Eades took his family to Colfax for safety... daughter contracted the germs of diptheria. Shortly after their return to the ranch, the dread disease manifested itself and in a few days Mr. Eades was left childless.

1874-?? ID,Nez Pearce Co-Lewiston: He moved to Lewiston, Idaho, where he remained a number of years... he returned to Palouse,.. engaged milk and gardening business, afterwards,.. city meat market."

RELIGION: Methodist

1880 CENSUS: OR,Umatilla-Alta-Lower Butter Creek Dist 114,FmSrch.org pg 18 17Jun, Dw 143/145:
EADS, Jackson-self 45/MO (MO,MO) md farmer; Mellsa-wife 31/IA (-,Ill);
Solomon Eads-bro 35/OR (MO,MO)laborer

1882 HIST: WA,Columbia Co-Huntsville: Historical Sketches... Columbia Co, WA pg 517: "Jackson Eads: Lives in Huntsville [Columbia Co]; is a merchant and postmaster; owns 8 town lots; came to Yamhill Co, Oregon in 1844, to California in 1849, to the Territory of Washington in 1861, and to this county in 1880."

1895 DEATH: WA,Whitman Co-Palouse City: Jackson Eads died April 3, 1895


ACTION -CK OUT - Jackson Eads:
1. Find BIR,MG,1895 DTH: AFN:2JXJ-X2 [Philip Blackburn?]

Jackson married Nancy Melissa Hagaman 29 Aug 1864, Umatilla, Oregon, United States. Nancy was born 10 Mar 1842, Cedar, Mahaska, Iowa, United States; died 6 Oct 1939, Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho, United States; was buried Oct 1939. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1842 BIRTH: IA,Cedar Co: Nancy Melissa Hagerman [Hagaman] born March 10, 1842, dau of George Hagaman and Margaret Jones [sister re obit: Ada Houghton of Lewiston]
Fam info of Mary Gray Marks 1953-60: Nancy Melissa Hagerman bn abt 1850 in Iowa [CK OUT]

1864 MG: OR,Umatilla Co: Jackson Eads md Nancy Melissa Hagerman 29 Aug 1864

1870 CENSUS:OR,Umatilla Co-Pendleton, 29 Jun, Dw227: Nancy Eads 20/IA, wife of Jackson

1880 CENSUS: OR,Umatilla-Alta, pg 18 17Jun,Dw 143: Mellea 31/IA (-,Ill) [Melissa] Eads, wife of Jackson Eads

c1923 HIST,RELIGION: Obit 1939 for Nancy Melissa Hagama: "Before coming to Lewiston 14 yrs ago, Ms Hamilton resided in Western Oregon... member of Pentecostal church.

MARRIAGE #2: ID,Nez Perce Co-Lewiston: Re death certif & obit 1939: Nancy Melissa Hagaman Eads md Gavin Hamilton of Lewiston Idaho, 312-17th Street, where they lived, no date or place of marriage shown.

1939 DEATH: ID,Nez Perce-Lewiston: Nancy Melissa Hagaman Eads Hamilton died 6 Oct 1939



ACTION - CK OUT - Nancy Melissa Hagaman Eads Hamilton:
1. Marriage to Gavin Hamilton
2. Death of Melvin Eads
3. Sister Ada Houghton of Lewiston
4. Niece Mrs. Myrtle Skinner of Lewiston
5. Buried - ck with Brower-Wann funeral home
6. 1900-1930 census