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     Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green - Dr. Nat Green, 88, retired physician, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 7, 1956, in Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Calif. A native of Newfound in the Leicester section of Buncombe County, North Carolina, Dr. Green was born May 25, 1868. He was the son of Jesse M. and Laura Thrash Green. He received his early education in the Leicester schools and at Mossy Creek, Tenn. He completed his medical studies at Vanderbilt University in the spring of 1892. Suffering severely with asthma, Dr. Green as a young medic, left home in the summer of 1892 to seek better health in the West. He first settled in Watsonville, Calif., where he did general practice and later moved his home to Los Angeles. Dr. Green retired from his profession about 20 years ago and took up residence in San Diego. Although the doctor resided in the West, he still retained the very great love he had always had for his home town of Asheville, N.C. He visited his brothers here quite often and owned considerable property in Asheville. Among buildings in Asheville, Dr. Green owned the Nat Green Building on Patton Avenue and the Imperial Theater Building on Patton Avenue. In addition to his parents, Dr. Green was predeceased by two brothers, Grover Green and Gay Green, both of Asheville. Dr. Green is survived by the widow, Bertha M. Green; a daughter, Miss Frances Green; a stepdaughter, Marjorie Thomas; a stepson, George Stainback; a brother, Ottis Green, prominent retired merchant and former mayor of Asheville; one nephew, Ottis Green, Jr; a niece, Mrs. J.D. Johnston; and a cousin, Wells Green. Services were Thursday, October 11, 1956, 2:30 p.m. at Benbough Mortuary in San Diego.⁴ He was born on May 25, 1868 at Newfound, Buncombe Co., North Carolina; The California Death Index has a birth year of 1867.^3,4,5 He married Bertha Mary Roberts circa 1895.⁹ Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green died on October 7, 1956 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 88.^3,4

     Eddie Gay Green Gay Green, 80 year old financier of Asheville, died at his home early Friday morning, June 8, 1951. Death apparently resulted from a heart attack. He had been in declining health for several years following a heart attack suffered five years earlier at his winter home in Sebring, Fla. Green, who built a fortune on his faith in Asheville, was president of the Imperial Life Insurance Company and owner of Green Brothers Furniture Store, 40 College Street, and president of the Carolina Tobacco Corporation. He was born August 16, 1870 near Leicester, the son of the late Jesse M. and Laura Thrash Green. He attended schools in the Leicester section, Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tenn. and the University Of Chattanooga, Tenn. In 1887, his family moved from Leicester to Asheville and Green established a grocery store, about three years later on the corner of Roberts and Buxton Streets. After several years, he sold the grocery store and moved to Watsonville, Calif., where he entered the hotel business. He returned to Asheville in 1902, when he and his brother, Ottis Green, opened a furniture store at 40 Patton Avenue. In 1905, he organized the Imperial Life Insurance Company and served as its president until his death. In 1906 he purchased 500 acres of land in West Asheville, extending from Carrier Bridge to Sulphur Springs Road. In 1912, he and John Lange purchased the then uncompleted Langren Hotel and opened it for business in 1913. The name of the hotel is a combination of the names of the two men. Green took the lead, along with Pat M. Burdette and James G.K. McClure, in the re-establishment of the Asheville tobacco market in 1930 after a lapse of more than 30 years. Largely as a result of his interest and financial backing, the Carolina Tobacco Warehouse opened its door in that year, despite the fact that the bank crash occurred a short time earlier. He retained his faith in the future of Asheville despite business upheavals. The years proved that his faith was justified. At the time of his death, he had extensive real estate holdings, including several buildings in downtown Asheville. He was Asheville’s largest individual property owner. A few years prior to his death, his fortune was estimated at some $4,000,000. Although he gave to many charities, one of his favorite interests was Eliada Orphanage. He and his brother, Dr. Nat Green, of San Diego, Calif., donated money for a baby home at the orphanage in memory of their mother. He was a member of the Asheville Rotary Club and the Black Mountain Rod and Gun Club and attended Central Methodist Church. He married Miss Effie M. Reeves of the Sandy Mush section in 1893. Surviving, in addition to the widow, are two brothers, Ottis Green of Asheville and Dr. Nat Green of San Diego, Calif; a nephew, Ottis Green, Jr. of Asheville; a niece, Mrs. J.D. Johnston of Asheville, and a number of cousins. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 1951 in the home with the Rev. T.A. Groce and the Rev. Douglas Corriher, pastor of Haywood Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.³ He was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on August 16, 1870 at Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,3 He married Effie Margaret Reeves on December 24, 1893 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,8,4 Eddie Gay Green died on June 8, 1951 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 80.^9,3

     Ottis Lucius Green was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,9 He Ottis L. Green, 98, of Asheville, one of Western North Carolina’s oldest and leading citizens, died Jan. 11, 1973 after a period of declining health. Mr. Green was a former mayor and city councilman of Asheville and had long been active in the church, civic and philanthropic life of the community. He operated Ottis Green Hardware Company for 52 years, located for 49 years in the southwest corner of Pack Square. His family and his church were Ottis Green’s chief concerns. For many years, one of Asheville’s leading businessmen, he devoted at least equal energy to church, charitable and civic groups. In the late 1940s, when church attendance here had reached low ebb, he die all in his power as a layman to awaken people to the need for closer alliance with their churches. Ottis Green served his city with distinction in many ways. He was instrumental in inaugurating the city manager form of government here. The first city election under the new charter form of non-partisan government was held in 1931. Mr. Green was elected to the city council and served as mayor for the two year term. R.W. Rigsby was the city manager. Elections were later (1935) returned to the party system. Mr. Green had served as president of the Chamber of Commerce and as president of the Rotary Club which he joined in 1919. For many years he was active in the Knights of Pythias and had held all its offices. He had also served as president and director of the Hardware Association of the Carolinas. Mr. Green was continuously active in the work of Haywood Street Methodist Church which he joined in 1898. He served as chairman of the Board of Stewards for two decades. He was a life trustee of Eliada Home and had also served on the board of the Good Samaritan Mission. He had also been president of the Half Century Club of Duke University and had served as trustee of the Durham Foundation and the Groce Foundation and had served on the board of Highland Hospital. Mr. Green married Miss Allene Broach of Meridian, Miss. on May 15, 1907. Mrs. Green died November 13, 1963. Mr. Green had also been a benefactor of Brevard College and had been named “Trustee for life” by the Brevard College Board of Trustees. Mr. Green was born July 29, 1874 at Newfound Creek in the Leicester section of Buncombe County. His parents were Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda (Thrash) Green, both natives of Candler. Jesse Green served in the Confederate Army for four years during the War Between the States and later was Judge of Inferior Court for Buncombe County. Ottis Green began his education at the graded school at Newfound, attending until 1887 when he entered the first session of the Asheville city schools on Montford Avenue. He attended Trinity College (now Duke University) at Durham from 1893 to 1895. From 1895 to 1905, Mr. Green was in hotel work and in 1905 entered the hardware business. Mr. Green was a brother of Gay Green, Dr. Nat Green and Grover Green, all deceased. A son, Ottis Green, Jr., died in 1964. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. John D. Johnston of Asheville; two grandchildren, J.D. Johnston, Jr. and Mrs. R.R. Trollinger; and 10 great-grandchildren.² His Social Security Number was 242-12-7752.¹ He was born on July 29, 1874 at Newfound, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^10,1,9,2 He married Mary Alleene Broach on May 15, 1907.^11,12,2 Ottis Lucius Green died on January 11, 1973 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 98.^1,2

     Grover C. Green was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ He Grover C. Green, 28, of Asheville, died September 7, 1914 in Asheville. He was the son of Jesse M. Green and Laura L. [Thrash] Green. He was a salesman. Survivors include his mother and three brothers, Dr. Nathaniel Green, Gay Green and Ottis L. Green.³ He was born on June 29, 1886 at North Carolina.^1,4 He died on September 7, 1914 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 28.^8,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 246-12-3664.¹ Effie Margaret Reeves was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3 She Mrs. Effie Green, who was 100 last February, died Sunday night, July 6, 1969, at her home in Asheville after a long illness. She was the widow of Gay Green, former owner of the Imperial Life Insurance Company, who died 1951. Mrs. Green, the daughter of Laura Wells and William H. Reeves, pioneers in Western North Carolina, was born in the Leicester Community on Feb. 9, 1869. Her family moved to Weaverville when she was young and she graduated from the old Weaverville College. She traveled widely and spent much time abroad. Some years ago she commented that when she looked at the mountains surrounding Asheville she could see over them to all the places I have visited. She and her husband were in Germany just before Hitler took over. One of her lifelong interests was her gardens and up to a few years ago she kept a sunken garden at the rear of her home. She was a life member of the Asheville-Biltmore Botanical Gardens. She was also a member of Memorial Mission Hospital Auxiliary, Asheville Orthopedic Hospital Auxiliary and the oldest member of the Central United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Anderson of the home, Mrs. Eula Barnes of Augusta, Ga. and Mrs. Sadie Gibbs of Celo, two nieces, two nephews and a brother-in-law, Ottis Green of Asheville. Services were Tuesday, July 8, 1969 and burial was in Riverside Cemetery.³ She was born on February 9, 1869 at Leicester, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^5,1,3 As of December 24, 1893,her married name was Green.⁴ She married Eddie Gay Green, son of Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda Thrash, on December 24, 1893 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4 Effie Margaret Reeves died on July 6, 1969 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 100.^1,3

     Mary Alleene Broach was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3 She was born on July 26, 1881 at Meridian, Lauderdale Co., Mississippi.^1,3 As of May 15, 1907,her married name was Green.² She married Ottis Lucius Green, son of Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda Thrash, on May 15, 1907.^1,4,2 Mary Alleene Broach died on November 13, 1963 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^1,3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 245-24-1654.⁷ Marion R. Green Marion Green Johnston, 81, of Asheville, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1990 at her residence. A native of Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Ottis Green, former mayor of Asheville, and Allene Broach Green. She was the wife of John D. Johnston, who died in February 1988. She graduated from Asheville High School and Agnes Scott College. She received a certificate from the University of Grenoble in France. She taught English and French at Grace School. She was a member of the Biltmore Forest Country Club, the Travellers Club and served on the advisory committee of Janirve Foundation. Surviving are a son, John D. Johnston, Jr; a daughter, Aileen J. Trollinger; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 1990 in Central United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Burial was in the Green Mausoleum in Riverside Cemetery.³ She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on February 3, 1908 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,7 As of December 22, 1930,her married name was Johnston.⁴ She married John Devereaux Johnston on December 22, 1930 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^8,3,9,4 Marion R. Green died on January 10, 1990 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 81.^10,3

     Bertha Mary Roberts was born on April 23, 1861 at California.³ As of circa 1895,her married name was Green.¹ She married Dr. Nathaniel Thrash "Nat" Green, son of Jesse Marion Green and Laura Lucinda Thrash, circa 1895.¹ Bertha Mary Roberts died on October 24, 1952 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 91.³

     Her Social Security Number was 567-66-1988.⁶ Frances Myers Green was born on May 3, 1900 at Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., California; The SSDI and California Death Index have a birth date of May 3, 1901.^2,6,7 She died on January 30, 1974 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 73.⁷

     Ottis Lucius Green Jr. was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^6,5 His Social Security Number was 239-05-0059.⁸ He was born on March 14, 1911 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^6,8,3,5 He married Mary Virginia Ferguson on January 16, 1937 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ Ottis Lucius Green Jr. died on July 6, 1964 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^6,5

     John Devereaux Johnston was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ His Social Security Number was 239-05-0165.⁶ He John Devereaux Johnston, 86, of Asheville, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1988 in an Asheville hospital. A native of Murfreesboro, Tenn., he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He was a former teacher at Grace High School and Biltmore College. He retired from Dillard Realty. Johnston, former president of Southeastern Rhododendron Society, was a member of Asheville Downtown Club and Biltmore Forest Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Marion Green Johnston; a son, Jack Johnston; a daughter, Aileen J. Trollinger; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, 1988 in Central United Methodist Church, where he was a member and served on the board of stewards. Burial was in the family mausoleum in Riverside Cemetery.³ He was born on January 13, 1902 at Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee.^7,6 He married Marion R. Green, daughter of Ottis Lucius Green and Mary Alleene Broach, on December 22, 1930 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,4 John Devereaux Johnston died on February 19, 1988 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 86.^3,5,6

     Mary Virginia Ferguson was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana.² She was born on August 8, 1911 at North Carolina.² As of January 16, 1937,her married name was Green.¹ She married Ottis Lucius Green Jr., son of Ottis Lucius Green and Mary Alleene Broach, on January 16, 1937 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ Mary Virginia Ferguson died on May 17, 1968 at age 56.²

     Laura Haseltine Clark was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.⁴ She was born on March 8, 1853 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^6,4 As of September 13, 1871,her married name was Thrash.⁵ She married David Valentine Thrash, son of John G. Thrash Jr. and Lucinda Yountz, on September 13, 1871 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^7,2,5 Laura Haseltine Clark died on October 4, 1921 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 68.^3,4

     Awyer Eugene Thrash was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington. He was born on August 4, 1873 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina; His grave stone has a birth year of 1871 but this is not supported by the Census records.^1,8,9,4 He married Mary Frances Watenbach on February 9, 1897 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.⁵ Awyer Eugene Thrash died on January 2, 1956 at Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 82.^1,2,3 He Pe Ell - One of Pe Ell area's pioneers, Awyer E. Thrash, 84, who had resided here for 64 years, succumbed Monday in a Twin Cities hospital. Mr thrash was born Aug 4, 1871, in Asheville, N.C., had lived in the state for 58 years, Surviving the deceased are his wife, Mary, at home; 2 sons, Lawrence, Chinook, Mont., and Lee Thrash, Gig Harbor; 4 daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Baxter, Fairview, Montana; Mrs. Laura Kotula, Hoquiam; Mrs. Anna May Bowman, Portland, and Mrs. Margaret Scott, Seattle; 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are to be held here wednesday at 2 p.m., at the Pe Ell Methodist church with the Rev. Evald Leps officiating. Interment, under the direction of the Sticklanf Mortuary of Centralia, will follow in the Pe Ell cemetery. on January 3, 1956.⁴

     Harmon Edward Thrash was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.⁴ He was born on November 21, 1875 at North Carolina.^3,8 He married Ada Louella/Luella Ready on November 28, 1896 at Shelton, Mason Co., Washington.⁶ Harmon Edward Thrash married Florence Wright on September 8, 1913 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.⁶ Harmon Edward Thrash died on August 21, 1943 at Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, at age 67.⁵

     Florence Wright was born circa 1880 at Missouri.² As of September 8, 1913,her married name was Thrash.¹ She married Harmon Edward Thrash, son of David Valentine Thrash and Laura Haseltine Clark, on September 8, 1913 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.¹

     Mary Frances Watenbach was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.⁴ She was born on February 11, 1879 at La Crosse, Wisconsin.^5,4,2 As of February 9, 1897,her married name was Thrash.³ She married Awyer Eugene Thrash, son of David Valentine Thrash and Laura Haseltine Clark, on February 9, 1897 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.³ Mary Frances Watenbach died on November 24, 1958 at Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington, at age 79.^4,6

     His Social Security Number was 701-12-4197.⁷ Lawrence Valentine Thrash was born on September 16, 1897 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.^4,7,1,3 He married Violet Marian Langstaff on August 21, 1919 at Lambert, Richland Co., Montana.² Lawrence Valentine Thrash married Doris F. Price on December 16, 1929 at Shelby, Toole Co., Montana.² Lawrence Valentine Thrash married Gertrude Myrtle Young on April 17, 1942 at Phillips Co., Montana.² Lawrence Valentine Thrash and Doris F. Price were divorced before May, 1943.⁸ Lawrence Valentine Thrash died on December 15, 1967 at Hill Co., Montana, at age 70.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 517-38-3037.⁶ Dorothy Elizabeth Thrash was buried at Saint Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Laurel, Yellowstone Co., Montana.^7,4 She was born on September 25, 1899 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.^1,7,6,4 As of May 29, 1918,her married name was Baxter.⁴ She married Floyd Rufus Baxter on May 29, 1918 at Sidney, Richland Co., Montana.^3,4 Dorothy Elizabeth Thrash died on March 11, 1984 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 84.^8,7,4 She Dorothy E. Baxter and her husband farmed in Andes and Fairview until 1962. They lived in Ronan, Polson and Park City. Mrs. Baxter, 84, of 3940 Rimrock Road, died Sunday morning in St. John's Lutheran Nursing Home in Billings. She was a member of World War I Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and 100 of Park City. Born in Pe Ell, Wash., a daughter, of Awyer E. and Mary Thrash, she and her family moved to Culbertson in 1912 where she attended school. On May 29, 1918, she married Floyd R. Baxter in Sidney; he died in 1977. In 1978 she entered St. John's Lutheran Home. Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Ruth) Anvik and Mrs. Valentine (Darlene) Seifert, both of Park City, Mrs. Ed (Blanche) Alves of Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Grace D. Allick of Kalispell, Mrs. LeRoy (Evelyn) Wiederrich of Billings, Mrs. Kenny (Dolly) Marker of Sidney and Mrs. Chuck (Donna) Kanavle of Grants Pass, Ore; six sons, Carl R. and Norman C., both of Fairview, Willie E. of Billings, Donald F. of Cataldo, Idaho, and Richard R. of Superior and Louis R. of Sheridan; Wyo; a brother, Lee of Gig Harbor, Wash; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Marcou of Hoquiam, Wash., Mrs. Anna Mae Bowman of Portland, Ore., and Margaret M. Scott of Kent, Wash; 40 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony Catholic Church in Laurel with burial in St. Anthony Cemetery. Smith-Cashmore Memorial Chapel is in charge. on March 13, 1984.⁴

     Florence Pressey was born on August 19, 1872 at California.³ As of June 4, 1900,her married name was Thrash.¹ She married Walter Thrash, son of Dr. George Hamilton Thrash and Elizabeth Elmina Penland, on June 4, 1900 at Boistfort, Lewis Co., Washington.¹ Florence Pressey died on March 31, 1910 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 37.²

     Lee Thrash was buried at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington.⁴ His Social Security Number was 531-32-9326.⁷ He was born on September 27, 1901 at Washington.^7,4 He married Bertha Eleanor Stannek on June 27, 1926 at Bremerton, Kitsap Co., Washington.⁸ Lee Thrash and Bertha Eleanor Stannek were divorced before April 19, 1940.⁹ Lee Thrash married Glenna Williams on April 27, 1940 at Pierce Co., Washington.³ Lee Thrash died on March 30, 1993 at Washington at age 91.^7,10,4

     Laura F. Thrash was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, 801 Sunset Drive, Hoquiam, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.⁶ Her married name was Marcou.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 538-38-6347.⁷ She married Unknown Marcou.⁵ Laura F. Thrash was born on July 28, 1905 at Pe Ell, Lewis Co., Washington.^2,6,7 As of June 6, 1925,her married name was Kotula.² She married Martcil Kotula on June 6, 1925 at Chehalis, Lewis Co., Washington.^2,8 Laura F. Thrash died on March 20, 1991 at Hoquiam, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, at age 85.^6,7,9

     Anna Mae Thrash was born on February 4, 1919 at Andes, Richland Co., Montana.³ As of October 2, 1937,her married name was Kadelski.¹ She married Anthony "Tony" Kadelski on October 2, 1937 at Lewis Co., Washington.^1,4 As of November 8, 1951,her married name was Bowman.⁴ Anna Mae Thrash married Edward W. Bowman on November 8, 1951 at Montesano, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 516-09-9392.⁴ Violet Marian Langstaff was born on January 5, 1901 at Hubbard Co., Minnesota.^4,2,3 As of August 21, 1919,her married name was Thrash.¹ She married Lawrence Valentine Thrash, son of Awyer Eugene Thrash and Mary Frances Watenbach, on August 21, 1919 at Lambert, Richland Co., Montana.¹ Violet Marian Langstaff died on December 15, 1993 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 92.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 538-22-1782.⁴ Bertha Eleanor Stannek was born on July 4, 1901 at Stearns Co., Minnesota.^4,3 As of June 27, 1926,her married name was Thrash.² She married Lee Thrash, son of Awyer Eugene Thrash and Mary Frances Watenbach, on June 27, 1926 at Bremerton, Kitsap Co., Washington.² Bertha Eleanor Stannek and Lee Thrash were divorced before April 19, 1940.⁵ Bertha Eleanor Stannek died on July 24, 1978 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 77.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 531-26-0253.⁴ Richard Lee Thrash was born on December 4, 1929 at Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., Washington.^4,3 He died on August 4, 2001 at King Co., Washington, at age 71.^4,2