History and
Genealogy
of
Crook
County, Oregon
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History and
Genealogy
of
Crook
County, Oregon
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Obituaries & Death
Records
| Gillis, Estella DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT MRS. ESTELLA MAY GILLIS Funeral services for Mrs. Estella May Gillis, wife of J.A. Gillis, of Prineville, Oregon, were held Monday morning, July 6, at 10 o'clock from the residence, with interment in the Odd Fellows' cemetery. The Rev. Francis H. Ball, pastor of the Episcopal church, was in charge of the services. Mrs. Gillis was born in Wellsboro, June 10, 1876. She came to Spokane, Washington, 18 years ago, and on May 30, 1908, in Rathdrum, Idaho, she became the bride of J.A. Gillis. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Gillis made their home for a short time in Spirit Lake, Idaho, moving from there to Seattle, residing there for about a year. From the latter place they moved to San Francisco, and made their home there for four years, and thence to various Southern California points. In 1914 they came to Portland and from there they came to Prineville in 1916 residing there until her death last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Gillis had been a sufferer of asthma for the past 16 years, and their travels throughout various parts of the west were for the benefit of her healthy. About six weeks ago she became quite ill with dropsy with other complications. Three brothers and two sisters survive: Charles Downer, of Spokane; William Downer, of Hermiston; Walter Downer, of Wellsville; Mrs. Clara Moyer, of Springfield, and Mrs. Eliza English, of Wellsboro-Central Oregonian Source: The Wellsboro Gazette (Wellsboro, PA) - Thursday, July 23, 1925 Contributed by Shauna Williams |
| Weston, John; Houston, Sid &
Lester, Charles The citizens of Prineville, Oregon, searched out the members of a gang of horsethieves, shooting John Weston, and hanging Sid Houston and Charles Lester. Source: Saturday Herald (Decatur, IL) - Wednesday, December 20, 1882 Contributed by S. Williams |
| Foley, E. T. A young man named E.T. Foley suicided at Prineville, Oregon, last week. he had been on a protracted spree, and committed the deed in a fit of despondency. Source: Reno Evening Gazette (Reno, NV) - Monday, February 27, 1888 Contributed by S. Williams |
| Keller, Ruby Name of Deceased: Ruby Hazel Keller County Name: Crook State: Ore Date: Saturday, June 12, 1993 Submitters Name: Ula Staley Obit: Ruby Hazel Keller-Campbell Birth 10/07/1914. Death 06/12/1993. In Crook County, Oregon. Buried in Redmond, Deschutes County, Oregon. Daughter of Susannah Annie Cox-Keller an Sylvester Keller. Was married first to Roy Sanford Campbell, 2nd Marriage Carl Wesley Staley. Rsults of both Marriages 1 daughter Deloris Coween Campbell, of Chino Valley Arizona, an Carl Leon Staley Sr. of Hereford, Arizona |
| Ferry, Robert Robert Ferry died of heart failure last Tuesday morning at the C. T. Lillard ranch near Paulina where he had been employed for several years. Deceased was about 40 years old and had no relatives in the state so far as known. The remains were buried at Paulina today. - Prineville Journal Source: The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, January 6, 1906 Contributed by Jim Dezotell |
| Glaze, "Till",
"Bud" Howard Both Were Gun Fighters Two Quarrelsome Horsemen Meer Sudden Death in a Saloon PRINEVILLE, Or., Sept. 8 – At 11 o’clock tonight the corpse of “Till” Glaze, proprietor of Glaze opera hall, at this place, reached here, having been brought from Burns, where he was shot and instantly killed on last Wednesday night by a man named “Bud” Howard. Mr. Glaze during the day had some words with Howard, growing out of a horserace, but they had separated that night. Glaze was in Lee Caldwell’s saloon when Howard entered, and without any warning, drew his pistol and shot Glaze through the heart, killing him instantly. Glaze’s jockey, one Parker, drew his gun and shot Howard in the eye, and he, too, fell to the floor a dead man. Mr. Glaze has for years been a prominent citizen of this and Harney counties, his family, who are among the very best of this city, living permanently here, while the husband and father spent the summers in business at Burns, while during the winters he run the opera hall at this place. Mr. Glaze had a host of friends throughout Eastern Oregon, and great sympathy is manifested for his family in their great bereavement. He was at one time a resident of Lane county, where he is reported to have killed two men in a gun fight. Later he kept a saloon in Prineville, and it was in his place of business that the great fight between Hank Vaughn and Long took place about 1880. He has always been classed as a sporting and race horse man, and at time when in his cups, he was quarrelsome and indulged in pistol practice. His age was about 50 years. Howard was known as a “bad man,” who has “killed his man” and had served a term in the penitentiary. Parker is under arrest, and will be held for the murder of Howard. Source: The Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Thursday, September 13, 1894 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Reams, John John Reams died at Prineville Wednesday of last week from paralysis. He was well known in Madras through his connection with the Cornett Stage company. He was 38 years of age and leaves a widow and six children. Source: The Madras Pioneer (Madras, OR) - Thursday, June 1, 1911 |
| Pugh, William Brutal Prineville Murder Old Man’s Spinal Column Broken at Hands of Bartender Bend, Or., May 22 – William Pugh, 69 years of age, died at Prineville last Tuesday of injuries inflicted by John F. Dell last Friday. About 2 o’clock last Friday, Pugh, who had been drinking, entered the Opera saloon, and, stepping behind the bar, asked for a cigar. Dell threw him bodily out of the door. Pugh fell on his back. Dell followed him, caught him by the legs and dashed his head and shoulders on the sidewalk several times, finally bending his body so far that Pugh’s head was thrust against his chest. At an autopsy it was shown that the spinal column had been wreched apart between the sixth and seventh vertebrae, so that the spinal cord was plainly visible. The verdict of the coroner’s jury was that Pugh had met his death at the hands of John T. Dell, and recommended that Dell be bound over to the grand jury without bail. Source: Daily Capital Journal (Salem, OR) - Tuesday, May 22, 1906 |
| Lively, Fletcher Prineville Merchant Dies Fletcher J. Lively, for several years a business man of Prineville, and known to many in this section, passed away at Portland Wednesday, January 26th, from pneumonia after an illness of a few days. Mr. Lively had been in Portland several days purchasing general Merchandise expecting to open a business in Redmond. The deceased leaves a widow and four small children. The remains were shipped to Aberdeen, Washington, where his parents reside, for interment. The Madras Pioneer (Madras, OR) - Thursday, February 2, 1911 Fletcher Lively, a former merchant of Prineville, died at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland last Wednesday. Source: The Bend Bulletin (Bend, OR) - Wednesday, February 1, 1911 |
| Hill, Minnie Minnie Hill, one of the young ladies taken charge of by the Salvation Army a month or so ago, and by them sent back to her home at Prineville, died at that place a day or so ago. One report is that she committed suicide, going by the morphine route; but this statement is denied. Source: The Dalles Daily Chronicle (The Dalles, OR) - Thursday, August 30, 1894 |
| Wagner, Bert Driller Crushed With Derrick Bert Wagner Meets Death While At Work At McCall Ranch – Was A Brother of Ernest Wagner Bert Wagner, a brother of Ernest Wagner of the Central Oregon Well Co., who was struck in the head while drilling a well at the McCall ranch on Crooked river December 17, died in the Prineville hospital last Friday. He never regained consciousness after being struck. Part of the derrick he was using in drilling the well toppled over striking him in the forehead causing concussion of the brain. He was hurried to the hospital, where he was pronounced fatally injured by the examining physicians. Added to the blow received on the head inflammation of the lungs set in which made the case all the more serious. His wife came the next day from The Dalles and remained at this bedside until the end. He was well known at Culver and throughout Crook county where he had been engaged in the well drilling business for some time. The remains were interred at Gray Butte cemetery. Source: The Madras Pioneer (Madras, OR) - Thursday, December 28, 1911 |
| Thompson, John Hon. John M. Thompson, of Lane county died at Prineville on the 10th inst., where he had gone in hopes of recuperating his rapidly failing health. Mr. Thompson was a gentleman of more than average ability and served his county faithfully for four years as county Judge. In 1878 he was elected to the Legislature, became Speaker, and was one of the most determined opponents of corruption in the Democratic party, of which he was a member, and took an active part in the investigation inaugurated by that legislature. He was a prominent member of the bar and regarded as a pure and upright man. Source: Oregon Sentinel (Jacksonville, OR) - Saturday, February 25, 1882 |
| Kutcher, Ed A Pioneer Gone Ed Kutcher, who died yesterday morning at Prineville, was one of the first settlers in this part of the county. When he came her thirty-odd years ago stock ranged all the hills, and the nearest neighbors lived a dozen miles apart. In that time he has seen the country develop into a populous farming district, with a family on every quarter-section. These changes forced out of business the old stockmen, of whom he was one, but Mr. Kutcher with others accepted the new order of things and became a successful farmer. Mr. Kutcher was a loyal friend, a good citizen, upright and honorable in all his dealings, and he enjoyed the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. The news of his death will be learned with regret by a host of friends. Source: The Madras Pioneer (Madras, OR) - Thursday, March 25, 1909 Death of Crook County Pioneer Ed Kutcher, one of the best known residents of the county, and a pioneer settler, died in Prineville Wednesday, March 24, 1909, of heart disease. Mr. Kutcher was brought to the city from his home at Haycreek on Monday to receive medical care, and grew rapidly worse, his death occurring at the Hotel Prineville. Deceased was about 65 years old. He was an Englishman by birth and had served in both the English and American navies, having been around the world four times. Mr. Kutcher had lived in this county for the past 30 years of more, making his home on Willow Creek and at Haycreek. He was ever known as a good citizen and an upright man. Kutcher precinct (Madras) was named in his honor. – Journal Source: The Bend Bulletin (Bend, OR) - Wednesday, March 31, 1909 |
| Ward, Louisa Mrs. Ward Dead Word reached here by wire last Wednesday that Mrs. Ward, wife of a Crook county stockman, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Yancey of Lakeview, died at Prineville on the 23d inst. Death was sudden. The message came to the parents and was received by John P. Duckworth, as Mr. and Mrs. Yancey are in Jackson county on a visit. The deceased visited her parents here last May and will be remembered by a number of residents of Lakeview. The Prineville Journal says that Mrs. Ward died at The Dalles, to which place she only recently moved. She was taken with a fainting spell and as soon as she recovered from it, was taken with another, and continued in that state until she died. Mrs. Ward was well and favorably known in Crook county, and always took an active part in church work. The interment took place at Prineville. Source: Lake County Examiner (Lakeview, OR) - Thursday, July 31, 1902 |
| Doak, James Pioneer Dies At Prineville James T. Doak, one of the pioneer settlers of this county, died at his home at Prineville on last Thursday, at the age of 62 years. He was a native of Missouri, and crossed the plains in 1845, moving to Crook county about a quarter of a century ago, since which time he has been continuously a resident of this county. Five children survive him: Will, Frank and Park, all residents of this county, Mrs. C. A. Branham, of Pullman, Washington, and Mrs. J. W. Wilson of Spokane. Source: The Madras Pioneer (Madras, OR) - Thursday, November 8, 1906 |
| Hinton, Mary Eastern Oregon Pioneer Dies Sunday At Prineville Mary E. Hinton, relict of the last B. D. Hinton, who died in 1900, died in Prineville August 24, aged 70 years. Mrs. Hinton was born in Arkansas, crossed the plains in 1853, settling at Eugene and moved to eastern Oregon in 1879. Her husband was a half brother of W. W. Hinton, of this place. There are eight children living and two dead. Mrs. Robert Odell is the only one living near here. Mrs. Hinton was sick for a long time and her death was not unexpected. The burial took place in Prineville Monday. Mrs. Odell has been in Prineville some time doing what she could to make the last hours of her mother pleasant. Source: The Ontario Argus (Ontario, OR) - Thursday, August 28, 1913 |
| Cowan, C. H. C. H. Cowan, a pioneer of 1853, died at Prineville last Thursday. Source: Oregon Sentinel (Jacksonville, OR) - Saturday, November 20, 1886 |
| Osborne, N. M. Death From Accident Mr. N. M. Osborne, aged 73 years, died at the Prineville hotel o Wednesday evening, and his body was buried in the Prineville cemetery on Thursday. Deceased was hurt by one of his horses over a week ago while returning from The Dalles with a load of freight. After passing the headquarters of the B.S. & L. Co. on Hay creek he overturned his wagon. This occurred before noon on Thursday of last week, and he was not picked up until the forenoon of next day. When discovered his entire left side was paralyzed, and he was partially unconscious. He was brought to town and well cared for, but his injuries proved fatal, as above stated. N. M. Osborne was born in Ohio, and came to Oregon from Missouri in 1874, settling in Polk county. He has been in this county five of six years. He buried his wife, by whom he had seven children, in Illinois in 1864. He has two sons in Oregon, both being residents of Wasco county. One of them arrived here only a few hours before his father’s death. – Prineville News Source: The Dalles Daily Chronicle (The Dalles, OR) - Tuesday, August 8, 1893 |
| Sumner, John Ex-County Judge John C. Sumner died at his home in Prineville, Wednesday, July 17, of heart failure. Judge Sumner was born in Indiana, September 1, 1833. When a boy he moved with his parents to Arkansas. In 1853 he emigrated to Oregon, settling in Lane county. He was a volunteer in the Rogue River Indian war, and was wounded in the battle of Hungry Hill. In 1856 he moved to Linn county and was elected a member of the legislature from that county in 1876. In 1888 he was appointed Judge of Crook county and was elected to that office in 1880 serving until 1894. He leaves a widow and four children. Source: The Dalles Daily Chronicle (The Dalles, OR) - Friday, July 19, 1901 |
| May, Jack Jack May, Pioneer, Dies Jack May, an aged pioneer of this county, who in recent years has lived a portion of the time at the home of Mr. Benefield, south of this place, died last Wednesday morning at Prineville. He was in the neighborhood of 80 years of age, and being too old and enfeebled to care for himself, had some time ago become a county charge. It is reported from Prineville that a son of Mr. May. Named William May and residing at Scio, had been notified of his father’s death, but declined to provide for the burial or disposition of the body, which was then taken care of at county expense. The son is said to be well to-do financially. Source: The Madras Pioneer (Madras, OR) - Thursday, September 24, 1908 |
| O'Kelly, Eldon The four-month-old child of Mrs. Wm. O’Kelley died last Sunday of cholera infantum. The funeral occurred Monday. This is the second death in this home within the past week, the father having died on Wednesday of last week. – Prineville Journal Source: The Bend Bulletin (Bend, OR) - Wednesday, August 4, 1909 |
| Kennedy, A. H. A. H. Kennedy, editor and publisher of the Prineville Review, the oldest paper in Crook County, died suddenly at his home in Prineville last week. Mr. Kennedy has been the owner and editor of the Review for about 10 years, and in addition to conducting his newspaper business he has for several years held the office of Justice of the Peace. Source: Lake County Examiner (Lakeview, OR) - Thursday, December 11, 1913 A. H. Kennedy, editor of the Prineville Review, died on Tuesday of last week. He was married in 1908 to Mina Wilmarth, formerly of this place, who survives him. Source: The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, December 13, 1913 |
| Richardson, J. C. S. Portland, Sept. 23 – The remains of the young attorney, J. C. S. Richardson, who died of typhoid fever at Prineville, arrived to-day. The body will be embalmed and forwarded to Washington. Source: The Daily Astorian (Astoria, OR) - Saturday, September 24, 1887 |
| McMeen, James James S. McMeen, a respected citizen and pioneer resident of Crook county, died today in the hospital at Prineville of cancer, after an illness of ten months, during which time he submitted to two operations. Deceased was a native of Ohio, and came west in 1883, taking a homestead near Lamonta, where he resided continuously until his death. He was married at Salem the following year to Miss Emma Williams, who still survives. Three children were born to this union, all of whom are living, their names are Charley, Loyd and Bruce. Although never holding public office Mr. McMeen always took an active part in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community where he lived. Besides the sorrowing family a long list of friends are left to mourn his death. The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow. Interment at Gray Butte cemetery. Source: The Madras Pioneer (Madras, OR) - Thursday, December 21, 1911 |
| Bradshaw, Sarah A sad procession passed through Bend Wednesday evening. The wife of Amos Bradshaw, who had been suffering from liver complaint, had died on Tuesday after a lingering illness at the place where they have been camping on their timber claims, and accompanied by his two daughters, Maud and Jessie, Mr. Bradshaw was on his way to Prineville to inter the remains. Source: The Bend Bulletin (Bend, OR) - Friday, June 19, 1903 |
| Hodges, Samuel Samuel Hodges died on Wednesday evening n Prineville, at the home of his brother, L. N. Hodges. Mr. Hodges was in his usual good health up to Sunday, when he was stricken with pneumonia. Typhoid symptoms soon appeared, and he gradually sank, breathing his last Wednesday evening. Source: The Bend Bulletin (Bend, OR) - Friday, April 10, 1903 |
| Dillon, Howard Howard Dillon, a veritable giant and only 24 years old, was the first victim of the smallpox scourge, and probably no more will follow, as we hear the disease is well in hand and completely isolated. Source: The Bend Bulletin (Bend, OR) - Friday, April 17, 1903 |
| McDowell, Charles The sudden death on Saturday of last week of Chas. E. McDowell, the proprietor of the Hotel Prineville, was the greatest shock this community has sustained for a long time. Mr. McDowell was one of the best known and most popular men in Crook county, and the sight of his genial countenance in the Hotel Prineville will greatly missed. Mr. McDowell's sickness was short and his death very sudden and unexpected. It seems that on Wednesday of last week he rode a horse down to his ranch, about three miles from Prineville, and assisted in branding some calves. He was taken sick on Thursday, and on Friday Dr. Woods Hutchinson, of the state health board, assisted by several of the Prineville doctors, performed an operation on him for appendicitis, from which he was unable to rally, and he peacefully passed away on Saturday evening. It hardly seems just to take away a man like Charley McDowell, whom everyone liked, and who was a good-hearted, whole-souled, generous man, just in the prime of life, when there are so many people in the community who have no object in life and simply live the existence of a human sponge, whose departure for “that undiscovered country” would not attract general notice nor comment. Mr. McDowell had an influence for good over every one with whom he came in contact, and his place cannot be easily filled. Source: The Bend Bulletin (Bend, OR) - Friday, April 24, 1903 |
| Cyrus, John We learn of he death of John Cyrus, of Prineville, after a lingering illness of some time. Mr. Cyrus was a member of a pioneer family here, and was very well and favorably known in Crook county. He contracted consumption some time ago, and his death had been expected for quite a while. Mr. Cyrus leaves a wife and child to mourn his death, besides a very large circle of acquaintances and friends. Source: The Bend Bulletin (Bend, OR) - Friday, May 1, 1903 |
| Claypool, John &
Mr. Feree Since Dr. Rosenberg's illness we have to depend upon the Oregonian for smallpox news of Prineville. Monday's Oregonian reports two more deaths in that place – John Claypool and a man named Feree. The Oregonian says reports from Prineville are so conflicting that it is hard to believe anything that is sent in. It is now up to Bro. Holder to issue the same delicately-scented request to the Oregonian that was handed out to us some time since. He would not be consistent if he did not grasp this opportunity. Source: The Bend Bulletin (Bend, OR) - Friday, May 8, 1903 |
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