John J. Hartman

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He was living with his uncle Hugh Hartman in Dansville in 1850 and 1855 as a tanner and currier. John apparently removed to Oregon before 1860.

According to his obituary as published in the Dansville Express, 1904; Geo. E. Fish of Maple Ridge, Michigan sent a letter to the Dansville Express stating, "I received a letter from McMinnville, Oregon, announcing the death of John J. Hartman on the 23d of April. He formerly lived in the town of Sparta and has many relatives in that vicinity. He was 79 years and 11 days old,and died of lagrip and pneumonia. I knew him in Oregon, and he was a very fine man and respected by all who knew him."

Also in the obituary article it states that on the same day the following additional particulars were received from Hiram J. Hartman of the village. "April 23, 1904, at 10:30 a.m. occurred the sad death of John Hartman at the age of 79 years and 11 days. He was a son of the late Henry Hartman of Sparta and was sick only eight days with lagrippe and pneumonia. When a young man he worked in Leonard's tannery in Dansville and afterwards went to Oregon and entered into business. He leaves a wife who lying in critical condition and to whom the news of her husband's death has not been imparted and also three children, besides brothers and sisters to mourn his loss....."

John married Rachel S. Wisecarver on 26 Nov 1874 (Baptist Church) in Yamhill County, Oregon. Rachel (daughter of Jacob Wisecarver and Jane McCormick) was born on 20 Jul 1850 in Illinois; died on 28 Apr 1904 in McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon; was buried in Masonic Cemetery, McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Removed to Alberta, Canada with her husband and family in 1917, (1921) living in West Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

MESSENGER - On September 6, Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Messenger of Alberta Beach. Alta.. widow of Albert Messenger. She is survived by one son, Clyde Messenger of Calgary; Alta.; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Mainhood of Alberta Beach, Alta.; also ten grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon a 4 o'clock at the Onoway Baptist Church. Rev Harter will officiate, and interment will take place in the Onoway Cemetery. Howard and McBride Funeral Service.
(Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 07 Sep 1955, Wed
page 36)

Elizabeth married Albert Augustus Messenger on 4 Nov 1908 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Albert was born on 29 Mar 1856 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; died on 17 Nov 1931 in Woolford, Cardston County, Alberta. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1920 census John was listed as a Mechanic living in McMinnville,OR

John married Zaidee Linden on 1 Aug 1908 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Zaidee (daughter of Charles Clarence Linden and Susan Luella Jones) was born on 1 Jan 1885 in Willamina, Yamhill County, Oregon; died on 11 Dec 1961 in McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon; was buried in Masonic Cemetery, McMinnville, Yamhill County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1917 registered for WWI draft, living in Walla Walla, Washington, working as an undertaker. His brother, John, administered his estate after his death. Consisting of $800 real estate (vacant lots in Yamhill Co.,OR) and $400 personal items. He was unmarried and left no descendants.

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MESSENGER, Clyde on Sunday, May 20, 1990, Mr. Clyde Messenger of Edmonton, formerly of Onoway, Alberta, passed away at the age of 73 years. He is survived by two sons, David and Doug; three daughters, Diane, Janice and Barbara; one sister, Vivian Mainhood of Onoway: as well as many other relatives and friends. Visitation Friday, May 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 30 p.m. at the Chapel of Howard and McBride Westlawn, 16310 Stony Plain Road. Funeral Service Saturday, May 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Onoway United Church. Reverend Herb Myers will officiate with interment to follow in the Onoway County Cemetery. In lieu of other tributes, memorials may be made directly to the Alberta Lung Association, 10618 124 Street, Edmonton, T5N 3X4. Howard & McBride Westlawn Chapel. Phone 484-5500.
(Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 23 May 1990, Wed, Page 16)

Family/Spouse: Muriel Swanson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MAINHOOD, Vivian - On January 31, 2001, Vivian Mainhood of Edmonton passed away at the age of 79 years. She is survived by her children, Charles of Edmonton, Sheryl Hood of Parksville, Vancouver Island, Edward of Red Deer, Tom (Jean) of Edson. Joe (Shelly) of Nanaimo, B.C., Quona and Grace, both of Edson; 21 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Frank and daughter, Vivian Auger. Memorial Service Monday, February 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerland Inn Bingo Hall, neigh-Edson, Alberta. Cremation took place in the Park Memorial Crematorium. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Park Memorial Ltd. Funeral Administrators and Directors (The Chapel on the Boulevard) (780) 426-0050.
(Edmonton Journal, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 09 Feb 2001, Fri
Page 28)

Vivian married Frank Lewis Mainhood in 1936 in Edmonton, Parkland County, Alberta. Frank was born on 2 Nov 1904 in Ontario; died on 23 Jan 1964 in Fort Vermilion, Mackenzie County, Alberta. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]