Bertha Kamp1,2

F, b. October 21, 1870, d. February 16, 1946
     Bertha Kamp was buried at Morgan Cemetery, Springhill, Gallatin Co., Montana.3 She was born on October 21, 1870 at Pleasantville, Marion Co., Iowa.1,4,2,5 As of February 7, 1892,her married name was Reed.1 She married John Hamilton Reed, son of James Montgomery Reed and Mary Metcalf, on February 7, 1892 at Marion Co., Iowa.1,2,5 Bertha Kamp died on February 16, 1946 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana, at age 75.6 She Menard, Feb. 23. - Mrs. Bertha K. Reed, who died recently in Deaconess hospital, Bozeman, after a brief illness, bad been a resident of this section since 1904. Mrs. Reed was born Bertha Kamp in Pleasantville, Iowa, on Oct. 21, 1870. She married John H. Reed there in 1892. They came here more than 41 years ago. Mr. Reed passed away in 1940. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Grace Barth of Great Falls, Mrs. Amy Bailey of Livingston, Mrs. Teresa Engbretsen of Great Falls and Mrs. Irene Rowles of Livingston, and seven grandchildren. on February 24, 1946.5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 181, Flathead, Gallatin Co., Montana4
1910Dwelling 135, District 138, Ward 2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana7
1920Dwelling 237, District 72, Ward 2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana8
1930Dwelling 45, District 3, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana9
1940Dwelling 271, Enumeration District 16-3, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana10

Family

John Hamilton Reed b. June 19, 1871, d. June 14, 1940
Marriage*Bertha Kamp married John Hamilton Reed, son of James Montgomery Reed and Mary Metcalf, on February 7, 1892 at Marion Co., Iowa.1,2,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2623] Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1674842
  2. [S11408] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  3. [S3398] Morgan Cemetery, Gallatin Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11521] Independent-Record, The, From the Bertha K. Reed obituary in the Feb 24, 1946 edition.
  6. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  12. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  13. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  14. [S9301] Montana State Genealogical Society, Montana Death Index, 1907-2007.

Grace Reed1,2,3,4

F, b. April 27, 1895, d. March 5, 1979
FatherJohn Hamilton Reed1,5,2,6,3,4 b. June 19, 1871, d. June 14, 1940
MotherBertha Kamp1,5,2,6,3,4 b. October 21, 1870, d. February 16, 1946
     Grace Reed was buried at Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana.7 Her Social Security Number was 516-24-1056.8 She was born on April 27, 1895 at Gallatin Co., Montana.1,2,8 As of January 26, 1917,her married name was McClelland.9 She married George Oren McClelland on January 26, 1917 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.9 Grace Reed and George Oren McClelland were divorced on March 5, 1921 at Gallatin Co., Montana.9 As of June 22, 1935,her married name was Barth.4 Grace Reed married Wilhelm Heinrich "William Henry" Bartz on June 22, 1935 at Stanford, Judith Basin Co., Montana.4 As of August 2, 1950,her married name was Surface.6 Grace Reed married Basil Raymond Surface on August 2, 1950 at Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana.6 Grace Reed died on March 5, 1979 at Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana, at age 83.10,11

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 181, Flathead, Gallatin Co., Montana1
1910Dwelling 135, District 138, Ward 2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana5
1920Dwelling 242, District 123, Ward 2, Cheboygan, Cheboygan Co., Michigan12
1930Dwelling 23, District 4, Great Falls, Cascade Co., MontanaEnumerated as divorced13

Occupation

1930Dental office nurse13

Family 1

George Oren McClelland b. December 28, 1889, d. September, 1965
Marriage*Grace Reed married George Oren McClelland on January 26, 1917 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.9 
Divorce* Grace Reed and George Oren McClelland were divorced on March 5, 1921 at Gallatin Co., Montana.9 

Family 2

Wilhelm Heinrich "William Henry" Bartz b. July 8, 1883, d. November 1, 1947
Marriage*Grace Reed married Wilhelm Heinrich "William Henry" Bartz on June 22, 1935 at Stanford, Judith Basin Co., Montana.4 

Family 3

Basil Raymond Surface b. June 7, 1897, d. March 9, 1978
Marriage*Grace Reed married Basil Raymond Surface on August 2, 1950 at Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana.6 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  3. [S11521] Independent-Record, The, From the Bertha K. Reed obituary in the Feb 24, 1946 edition.
  4. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  7. [S3575] Highland Cemetery, Cascade Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11522] Unknown compiler, Montana, U.S., County Divorce Records, 1865-1950.
  10. [S9301] Montana State Genealogical Society, Montana Death Index, 1907-2007.
  11. [S3147] Office of Vital Statistics State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana Death Index, 1868-2011.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Amy Jennie Reed1,2,3,4,5

F, b. February 3, 1897, d. December 1, 1994
FatherJohn Hamilton Reed1,2,6,7,8 b. June 19, 1871, d. June 14, 1940
MotherBertha Kamp1,2,6,7,8 b. October 21, 1870, d. February 16, 1946
     Amy Jennie Reed was buried at Northern Lights Memorial Cemetery, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.9 Her Social Security Number was 516-20-8612.10 She was born on February 3, 1897 at Montana.1,10 As of September 20, 1921,her married name was Bailey.4 She married William Henry Bailey on September 20, 1921 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.4,5 Amy Jennie Reed died on December 1, 1994 at Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, at age 97.10,9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 181, Flathead, Gallatin Co., Montana1
1910Dwelling 135, District 138, Ward 2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana2
1920Dwelling 237, District 72, Ward 2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana6
1930Dwelling 69, District 11, School District 7, Park Co., Montana11
1940Dwelling 271, Enumeration District 16-3, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana7

Occupation

1920Dressmaker6

Family

William Henry Bailey b. February 1, 1895, d. November 12, 1966
Marriage*Amy Jennie Reed married William Henry Bailey on September 20, 1921 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  4. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the William H. Bailey obituary in the Nov 13, 1966 edition.
  5. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11521] Independent-Record, The, From the Bertha K. Reed obituary in the Feb 24, 1946 edition.
  9. [S11074] David Clinton Family Tree, online www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/60645519/person/48528938388/facts.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S11073] Unknown compiler, North Dakota, U.S., State Death Certificates, 1908-2007.
  14. [S4644] Bismarck Tribune, The, From the William Reed Bailey obituary in the Nov 13, 1966 edition.

Mary Tressa Reed1,2,3,4,5

F, b. August 3, 1899, d. February 26, 1988
FatherJohn Hamilton Reed1,2,4,6,5,7 b. June 19, 1871, d. June 14, 1940
MotherBertha Kamp1,2,4,6,5,7 b. October 21, 1870, d. February 16, 1946
     Her Social Security Number was 517-05-1208.7,8 Mary Tressa Reed and Arthur H. Gebhardt were divorced.7 Mary Tressa Reed was born on August 3, 1899 at Gallop, Gallatin Co., Montana.2,4,5,7,9,8 As of September 9, 1918,her married name was Engbretson.5 She married Clarence Harley Engbretson on September 9, 1918 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.3,5 Mary Tressa Reed and Clarence Harley Engbretson were divorced on May 11, 1926 at Gallatin Co., Montana.9,10 As of July 7, 1951,her married name was Gebhardt.11 Mary Tressa Reed married Arthur H. Gebhardt on July 7, 1951 at Choteau, Teton Co., Montana.9,11 Mary Tressa Reed died on February 26, 1988 at Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana, at age 88.7,9 She Mary T. Gebhardt, 88, 1108 4th Ave. N., died Friday of natural causes in a local hospital. No services are planned and cremation was handled by the O'Connor Funeral Home. She was born in Gallup and was educated in Bozeman. In 1917 she married Clarence Engbretson. They were later divorced. She moved to Great Falls in 1942 and worked at the East Base during World War II. She worked at Montgomery Wards until 1951, when she married A.H. Gebhardt. She later managed an apartment building, and was the manager at the time of her death. Survivors include sons, Clarence of Great Falls, and Donald of Bozeman; a sister, Amy Bailey of Juneau, Alaska; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, and sisters, Grace and Irene, proceeded her in death. on February 28, 1988.9

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 181, Flathead, Gallatin Co., Montana2
1910Dwelling 135, District 138, Ward 2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana1
1930Dwelling 45, District 3, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana12
1940Dwelling 211, District 16-2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana13

Occupation

1940Timekeeper13

Family 1

Clarence Harley Engbretson b. March 15, 1895, d. May 9, 1969
Marriage*Mary Tressa Reed married Clarence Harley Engbretson on September 9, 1918 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.3,5 
Divorce* Mary Tressa Reed and Clarence Harley Engbretson were divorced on May 11, 1926 at Gallatin Co., Montana.9,10 
Children

Family 2

Arthur H. Gebhardt b. August 19, 1890, d. November 14, 1972
Divorce*Mary Tressa Reed and Arthur H. Gebhardt were divorced.7 
Marriage* Mary Tressa Reed married Arthur H. Gebhardt on July 7, 1951 at Choteau, Teton Co., Montana.9,11 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3400] Bozeman Daily Chronicle, From the Donald Hamilton Engbretson obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
  4. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  5. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  6. [S11521] Independent-Record, The, From the Bertha K. Reed obituary in the Feb 24, 1946 edition.
  7. [S9301] Montana State Genealogical Society, Montana Death Index, 1907-2007.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S5230] Great Falls Tribune, From the Mary T. Gebhardt obituary in the Feb 28, 1988 edition.
  10. [S7003] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Divorce Records, 1943-1986.
  11. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S7010] Montana State Historical Society, Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1830-2011.

Irene Reed1,2,3

F, b. April 11, 1901, d. August 7, 1982
FatherJohn Hamilton Reed4,1,5,2,3 b. June 19, 1871, d. June 14, 1940
MotherBertha Kamp4,1,5,2,3 b. October 21, 1870, d. February 16, 1946
     Her Social Security Number was 517-34-5761.6 Irene Reed was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.7 She was born on April 11, 1901 at Gallop, Gallatin Co., Montana.6,2,3 As of September 10, 1923,her married name was Rowles.2 She married Luther Blair Rowles on September 10, 1923 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.2 Irene Reed died on August 7, 1982 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 81.8,9 She ROWLES, Irene - Passed away August 7, 1982, in Spokane; her home Spokane. Survived by a daughter, Mercedes Griffith, Spokane, WA; two sisters, Amy Bailey, Juneau, AK; Teresa Gebhardt, Great Falls, MT; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. on August 9, 1982.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 135, District 138, Ward 2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana4
1920Dwelling 237, District 72, Ward 2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana1
1930Dwelling 319, District 4, Livingston, Park Co., Montana10

Family

Luther Blair Rowles b. July 22, 1890, d. May 2, 1957
Marriage*Irene Reed married Luther Blair Rowles on September 10, 1923 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  3. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11521] Independent-Record, The, From the Bertha K. Reed obituary in the Feb 24, 1946 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3401] Mountain View Cemetery, Park Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  9. [S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Irene Rowles obituary in the Aug 9, 1982 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  12. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Harold B. Rowles obituary in the Nov 13, 1969 edition.
  13. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edward B. Rowles obituary.

Clarence Harley Engbretson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 15, 1895, d. May 9, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 521-16-7808.8 Clarence Harley Engbretson was buried at Yachats Memorial Park, Yachats, Lincoln Co., Oregon.9 His name was legally changed to Clarence Harley.9 He was born on March 15, 1895 at Brainerd, Crow Wing Co., Minnesota.3,5,8,7 He married Mary Tressa Reed, daughter of John Hamilton Reed and Bertha Kamp, on September 9, 1918 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.2,3 Clarence Harley Engbretson and Mary Tressa Reed were divorced on May 11, 1926 at Gallatin Co., Montana.10,4 Clarence Harley Engbretson died on May 9, 1969 at Oregon at age 74.8,11

Family

Mary Tressa Reed b. August 3, 1899, d. February 26, 1988
Marriage*He married Mary Tressa Reed, daughter of John Hamilton Reed and Bertha Kamp, on September 9, 1918 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.2,3 
Divorce* Clarence Harley Engbretson and Mary Tressa Reed were divorced on May 11, 1926 at Gallatin Co., Montana.10,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S3400] Bozeman Daily Chronicle, From the Donald Hamilton Engbretson obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
  3. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  4. [S7003] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Divorce Records, 1943-1986.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S8507] St. Paul, Minnesota. Personnel Dept. records. Northern Pacific Railway Company records. Minnesota Historical Society, U.S., Northern Pacific Railway Company Personnel Files, 1890-1963.
  7. [S9842] Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11524] Yachats Memorial Park, Lincoln Co., OR, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S5230] Great Falls Tribune, From the Mary T. Gebhardt obituary in the Feb 28, 1988 edition.
  11. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  15. [S7010] Montana State Historical Society, Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1830-2011.

Clarence Albert Engbretson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. July 19, 1918, d. December 29, 1991
FatherClarence Harley Engbretson1,8,3,7 b. March 15, 1895, d. May 9, 1969
MotherMary Tressa Reed1,2,8,3,7 b. August 3, 1899, d. February 26, 1988
     His Social Security Number was 516-09-7856.9 Clarence Albert Engbretson married Doris Marie LaBelle.6,10 Clarence Albert Engbretson was born on July 19, 1918 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.9,3,4,6,7 He died on December 29, 1991 at Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana, at age 73.9,5,6 He Clarence "Swede" Engbretson, 73, 1130 17th Ave. S., a longtime local musician, died from lung cancer Sunday at a local nursing home. No services are planned. Cremation will take place. On July 19, 1918, he was born in Trident, and grew up and attended schools in nearby Bozeman. He married Doris Jean La Belle. She preceded him in death. For many years, he worked as a sheet rock painter and perfotaper. He was extensively involved with local music. He formed the musical group, The Keynotes, with John Winchell and Florence Jakobowski, and they played various clubs in Great Falls for years. He was also a member of the Harold Nichols Big Band in Great Falls, playing guitar and banjo. His memberships included the Musicians Union Local 365, American Association of Retired People, Sons of Norway, the Eagles Lodge and the Smithonian Associates. He was also involved with crop walks, to raise food for the hungry. He was also a member of the Montana Sixth Legacy Legislature in 1990, being elected in Park County. He had retired in 1988 and moved to Livingston, where he continued to entertain people at the local senior citizens center. Preceding him in death was his wife and a daughter. Survivors include daughters, Pam York of Olathe, Kan., and Donna Fullner of Oklahoma City, Okla; sons, John of Great Falls, and Richard of Arizona; a brother, Donald of Bozeman; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. on December 31, 1991.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 45, District 3, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana1
1940Dwelling 211, District 16-2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana2

Occupation

Musician2

Family

Doris Marie LaBelle b. April 1, 1918, d. February 19, 1999
Marriage*Clarence Albert Engbretson married Doris Marie LaBelle.6,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  6. [S5230] Great Falls Tribune, From the Clarence Engbretson obituary in the Dec 31, 1991 edition.
  7. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  8. [S5230] Great Falls Tribune, From the Mary T. Gebhardt obituary in the Feb 28, 1988 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S3576] Montana Standard, From the John Hamilton Engbretson obituary in the Apr 1, 2015 edition.
  11. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  12. [S7010] Montana State Historical Society, Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1830-2011.
  13. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.

Donald Hamilton "Ham" Engbretson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 20, 1920, d. July 1, 2012
FatherClarence Harley Engbretson1,8,9,4,5 b. March 15, 1895, d. May 9, 1969
MotherMary Tressa Reed1,3,8,9,4,5 b. August 3, 1899, d. February 26, 1988
     Donald Hamilton "Ham" Engbretson was buried at Sunset Hills Cemetery, East Main Street directly south of Lindley Park, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.2,6 He was born on August 20, 1920 at Trident, Gallatin Co., Minnesota.2,9,4,6,7 He married Ellen Ione Carr on September 16, 1941 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.2,10,5,6 Donald Hamilton "Ham" Engbretson died on July 1, 2012 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana, at age 91.2,6 He Donald Hamilton "Ham" Engbretson (1920 - 2012) The war is over. The last WWII warrior of the famed Montana 163rd Infantry Division died suddenly in the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital on July 1, 2012, after spending a wondrous day visiting with family and friends at his bedside. Ham was born in Trident, Mont. on Aug. 20, 1920, to Mary Tressa (Reed) Engbretson and Clarence Harley Engbretson. His father disappeared from the family shortly after his birth and was never seen again. So, from an early age, he learned to survive the rigors of life. Other than the four years he spent fighting alongside his Australian comrades during the war, he spent his entire life in Bozeman and the beautiful Gallatin Valley. Ham attended Bozeman public schools and graduated in 1939 from Gallatin County High School. After completing high school, his dream was to continue the printing profession he learned in high school. Ham grew up during the Great Depression and worked hard to help provide for his mother and disabled brother. During his high school years, he dated Ellen Carr, the woman he would eventually marry on Sept. 16, 1941. Ham had joined the Army, and they moved to his posting in Washington. When war was declared on Dec. 7, 1941, she returned to Bozeman to work and wait for his return. Ham shipped out for Australia aboard the Queen Mary. His 163d was assigned to defend Australia from Japanese invasion and to stop Japanese domination of the South Pacific Islands. Toward this end, he took part in four beach landings as the 163d worked its way north across New Guinea. During one battle in the jungles of New Guinea, Ham, and his life-time buddy, LeRoy "Fritz" Switzler, single handedly turned back a Japanese night attack on their company. For his actions, he was cited to receive the Silver Star of Bravery, but lost paperwork and military confusion ended with him receiving the Bronze Star with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters. The war took its toll on Ham and dominated the rest of his entire life. Not one day would go by that he did not mention the war. He never lost his love for Australia and its people. He spoke of them fondly and related many stories of the wonderful times he enjoyed there. But sadly, he never returned to the country that he so willingly gave his soul and youth to. When he returned to Bozeman, Ham and Ellen continued working and started adding to their small family. In a few years, they bought a farm in Bridger Canyon, the place he most loved. A series of untimely events forced them to sell their farm and move back to town. Ham worked as a printer for the Bozeman Daily Chronicle for 48 years until his retirement at age 70. He often joked that when he told someone where he worked, he spent the next half hour defending it. He enjoyed his work and his daily contact with the friendly people of Bozeman. Ham had many loves. He loved music and to dance, and he and Ellen danced together as often as they could, even if it was just in the kitchen. He loved his flowers and his birds. He kept many bird feeders in his yard and he always had a friendly flock of winged friends for him to enjoy. Ham especially loved Christmas, and, with Ellen as his designer, he built their famous front-yard Christmas displays for more than 40 years. While Ellen was the dreamer of dreams, Ham was the builder of dreams. For this he will always be remembered as the Christmas man who lived in the bright red house on South 11th. Their animated Christmas displays provided a special Christmas joy for three generations of Bozeman children and their parents. Ham loved his workshop and could always be found there working on one project or another. His youthful days working as a blacksmith were always called upon to put his skill to the test. There was not anything he could not make, fix, or build. He could work with any material: metal, wood, leather and cloth. He was a man of all trades. Ham loved his family, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren. Much of his life and home evolved around bringing them delight, joy, and happiness. Nothing was too much bother or too out of the way to do for them. He would unselfishly be at their beck and call. If you ran out of eggs or butter or needed a flat fixed, he was never too busy to stop what he was doing to help you out. Ham was simply known as a down-to-earth person. He welcomed everyone into his home and made them feel special. He was a generous person, who gave unselfishly anything that he had. Sharp minded and witty to the end, he expressed his opinions plainly and openly. Whomever you were, he was your advocate. He supported you and without thought or complaint, or demand, would do anything in his power to help you. Most recently he contributed to the music fund of three of his great-grandsons so they could purchase musical instruments for their garage band. He never once asked to return a favor. Ham had all those rare old Montana characters: he was honest, patriotic, upstanding, and true. He was preceded in death in 2005, by Ellen, his wife of 64 years. Ham is survived by Ellen's two daughters, Marlea "Mickey" (Gene) Lennick, of Portland, Ore., Dianne (Bill) Gilleland, of Helena, Mont; by his two daughters, Janett (Greg) Byrne of Bozeman, and Debra (Verl) Clark of Bozeman; and two sons, Fred (Connie) Engbretson of Bozeman and Bill Engbretson of Bozeman. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation at Dokken-Nelson's Sunset Chapel will be Thursday, July 5 from 12 to 8 p.m. Funeral services for Ham will be held on Friday, July 6, at 10 a.m. Interment of the urn, with full military honors, will follow at 3 p.m. in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service. on July 4, 2012.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 45, District 3, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana1
1940Dwelling 211, District 16-2, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana3

Family

Ellen Ione Carr b. December 31, 1919, d. April 8, 2005
Marriage*Donald Hamilton "Ham" Engbretson married Ellen Ione Carr on September 16, 1941 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.2,10,5,6 
Children
  • Frederick George "Fred" Engbretson2,10,9
  • Janet Sue Engbretson2,10,9,11
  • William Donald "Bill" Engbretson2,10,11,9
  • Debra Jane Engbretson2,10,9,11

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3400] Bozeman Daily Chronicle, From the Donald Hamilton Engbretson obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7010] Montana State Historical Society, Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1830-2011.
  5. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  6. [S7888] Sunset Hills Cemetery, Gallatin Co., MT, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  8. [S5230] Great Falls Tribune, From the Mary T. Gebhardt obituary in the Feb 28, 1988 edition.
  9. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  10. [S3400] Bozeman Daily Chronicle, From the Ellen Ione Engbrtson obituary in the Apr 11, 2005 edition.
  11. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.

William Henry Bailey1,2,3,4

M, b. February 1, 1895, d. November 12, 1966
     William Henry Bailey was buried at Park View Memorial Gardens, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.5,3 His Social Security Number was 517-03-6895.6 He was born on February 1, 1895 at Cokedale, Park Co., Montana.2,6,7,3,8 He married Amy Jennie Reed, daughter of John Hamilton Reed and Bertha Kamp, on September 20, 1921 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.8,4 William Henry Bailey died on November 12, 1966 at Corwin Springs, Park Co., Montana, at age 71.3,8 He LIVINGSTON - William H. Bailey, 71, Corwin Springs, died while hunting in the Corwin Springs area Saturday morning. Mr. Bailey suffered a heart attack after he shot an elk. He was born Feb. 1, 1895, at Cokedale, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bailey. He served in the U.S. Army during WW I. Mr. Bailey married Amy Reed, Sept. 20, 1921, in Livingston. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include the widow; two sons, Jack, Juneau, Alaska, and Bill Livingston; a brother, J. A., Minor, and seven grand children. on November 13, 1966.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 69, District 11, School District 7, Park Co., Montana9
1940Dwelling 271, Enumeration District 16-3, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana1

Occupation

1930Garage machinist9
1940Auto mechanic1

Family

Amy Jennie Reed b. February 3, 1897, d. December 1, 1994
Marriage*William Henry Bailey married Amy Jennie Reed, daughter of John Hamilton Reed and Bertha Kamp, on September 20, 1921 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.8,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  4. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  5. [S3399] Park View Memorial Gardens, Park Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  8. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the William H. Bailey obituary in the Nov 13, 1966 edition.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S11073] Unknown compiler, North Dakota, U.S., State Death Certificates, 1908-2007.

Jack Edwin Bailey1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. May 20, 1924
FatherWilliam Henry Bailey1,2,4,7 b. February 1, 1895, d. November 12, 1966
MotherAmy Jennie Reed1,2,4,7 b. February 3, 1897, d. December 1, 1994
     Jack Edwin Bailey was born on May 20, 1924 at Roundup, Musselshell Co., Montana.3,4 He married Naomi Ruth Helmer on January 6, 1947 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.4 Jack Edwin Bailey married Myrtle Shideler on July 19, 2005 at Clark Co., Nevada.5,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 69, District 11, School District 7, Park Co., Montana2
1940Dwelling 271, Enumeration District 16-3, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana1

Family 1

Naomi Ruth Helmer b. July 8, 1928, d. November 30, 2002
Marriage*Jack Edwin Bailey married Naomi Ruth Helmer on January 6, 1947 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.4 
Children

Family 2

Myrtle Shideler b. March 7, 1924, d. October 9, 2019
Marriage*Jack Edwin Bailey married Myrtle Shideler on July 19, 2005 at Clark Co., Nevada.5,6 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  5. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.
  6. [S11075] Spectrum & Daily News, From the Myrtle S. Bailey obituary in the Oct 14, 2019 edition.
  7. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the William H. Bailey obituary in the Nov 13, 1966 edition.
  8. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.

William Reed Bailey1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 25, 1926, d. February 19, 1994
FatherWilliam Henry Bailey1,2,9,5,6,7 b. February 1, 1895, d. November 12, 1966
MotherAmy Jennie Reed1,2,9,5,6,7,8 b. February 3, 1897, d. December 1, 1994
     William Reed Bailey was buried at Park View Memorial Gardens, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.3,7,8 His Social Security Number was 516-20-6594.10 He was born on March 25, 1926 at Gardiner, Park Co., Montana.3,10,11,4,7 He married Christine Rosemary Nelson on September 1, 1950 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.5 William Reed Bailey died on February 19, 1994 at Regent, Hettinger Co., North Dakota, at age 67.3,10,7,8 He REGENT - William Reed Bailey, 67, Regent, died of cancer related to exposure to asbestos, Feb. 19, 1994, in Regent. Services will be held at 2 p.m. MST Tuesday at American Legion Hall in Regent. Burial will be Tuesday in Park View Memorial Gardents, Livingston, Mont. He is survived by his mother, Amy, Fairbanks, Ark; his wife, Chris; two sons, Gordon and Bill, both of Fairbanks; two daughters, Candy Hills, Yakutat, Ark., and Melody Sperl, Minot; and one brother, Jack, St. George, Utah. on February 21, 1994.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 69, District 11, School District 7, Park Co., Montana2
1940Dwelling 271, Enumeration District 16-3, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana1

Family

Christine Rosemary Nelson
Marriage*William Reed Bailey married Christine Rosemary Nelson on September 1, 1950 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.5 
Children
  • Gordon Reed Bailey8,12
  • Candace Christine "Candy" Bailey8,12
  • Bill Bailey8,12
  • Melody Lyn Bailey8,12

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3399] Park View Memorial Gardens, Park Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S7001] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Index, 1870-1986.
  5. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S11073] Unknown compiler, North Dakota, U.S., State Death Certificates, 1908-2007.
  8. [S4644] Bismarck Tribune, The, From the William Reed Bailey obituary in the Nov 13, 1966 edition.
  9. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the William H. Bailey obituary in the Nov 13, 1966 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  12. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.

Ellen Ione Carr1,2,3

F, b. December 31, 1919, d. April 8, 2005
     Her Social Security Number was 517-14-8094.4 Ellen Ione Carr was buried at Sunset Hills Cemetery, East Main Street directly south of Lindley Park, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.2,5 She was born on December 31, 1919 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.4,2,5 As of September 16, 1941,her married name was Engbretson.3 She married Donald Hamilton "Ham" Engbretson, son of Clarence Harley Engbretson and Mary Tressa Reed, on September 16, 1941 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.1,2,3,5 Ellen Ione Carr died on April 8, 2005 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana, at age 85.2,4,5 She Ellen Ione Engbrtson, 85, died suddenly on April 8, 2005, at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. Ellen, the youngest of four children, was born in Bozeman on Dec. 31, 1919, to Fredrick Robert Carr and Elizabeth Boyd McKee. She spent her entire life in Bozeman and the beautiful Gallatin Valley. Her father, also born and raised in Bozeman, farmed and ran the coal docks where the old steamer engines on the Northern Pacific rail line stopped for coal and water. Ellen attended Bozeman public schools and graduated in 1939 from Gallatin County High School. She walked to school or to work each day from the family farm on the corner of Rouse and Griffin Drive. After completing high school, her dream was to attend Dillon Normal School to become a teacher; but, as the Great Depression was sweeping the nation, financial challenges forced her to delay this dream. During her high school years, she dated Ham, the man she would eventually marry on Sept. 16, 1941. Ham had joined the Army, and they moved to his posting in Washington. When war was declared on Dec. 7, 1941, she returned to Bozeman to work and wait for his return. When he returned, they continued working and started adding to their small family. In a few years, they bought a farm in Bridger Canyon, the place she most loved. A series of untimely events forced them to sell their farm and move back to town. Ellen worked as a waitress for several Bozeman restaurants including the Bozeman Hotel, the Baxter Hotel and Wong's Chinese Restaurant where she worked for over 20 years until her retirement at age 70. She enjoyed her work and her daily contact with the friendly people of Bozeman. Ellen was simply known as a down-to-earth-person. She welcomed everyone in her home and made them feel special. She was a generous, hard working person, who gave unselfishly anything she had. Sharp minded and witty to the end, she expressed her opinions plainly and openly. Ellen had many loves. She loved music and dance, and she and Ham danced together as often as they could, even if it was just in the kitchen. She loved her flowers and especially her prize winning sweat peas. She loved to travel and fish and on one of three camping trips they made to Alaska, she caught a record size 111 pound halibut. A prouder fisherman one has never met. Ellen especially loved Christmas, and, with Ham as her builder, she designed her famous front-yard Christmas displays for over 40 years. For this she will always be remembered as the Christmas woman who lived in the bright red house on South 11th. Their animated Christmas displays provided a special joy for three generations of Bozeman children and their parents. Ellen loved to cook, especially Christmas dinners; a tradition she joyfully carried on through this past Christmas. She loved to bake and decorate cakes and many for her family and for the Eagles. She loved her family, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. Much of her life and home revolved around bringing them delight, joy and happiness. Nothing was too much bother or too out of the way to do for them. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Lizzie; her two brothers George and Gene; her sister Hazel; and her half-sister Dixie. Ellen is survived by Ham, her husband of 64 years; her four daughters: Marlea Mickey (Gene) Lennick of Portland, Ore., Dianne (Bill) Gilleland of Helena, Janett (Greg) Byrne of Bozeman, and Debra (Verl) Clark of Bozeman; and two sons, Fred (Connie) Engbretson of Bozeman, and Bill Engbretson of Bozeman. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Ellen will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dokken-Nelson's Sunset Chapel. Internment of the urn will follow in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Dokken-Nelson. The family will be present to greet friends at this time. on April 11, 2005.2

Family

Donald Hamilton "Ham" Engbretson b. August 20, 1920, d. July 1, 2012
Marriage*She married Donald Hamilton "Ham" Engbretson, son of Clarence Harley Engbretson and Mary Tressa Reed, on September 16, 1941 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.1,2,3,5 
Children
  • Frederick George "Fred" Engbretson1,2,6
  • Janet Sue Engbretson1,2,6,7
  • William Donald "Bill" Engbretson1,2,7,6
  • Debra Jane Engbretson1,2,6,7

Citations

  1. [S3400] Bozeman Daily Chronicle, From the Donald Hamilton Engbretson obituary in the Jul 4, 2012 edition.
  2. [S3400] Bozeman Daily Chronicle, From the Ellen Ione Engbrtson obituary in the Apr 11, 2005 edition.
  3. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S7888] Sunset Hills Cemetery, Gallatin Co., MT, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  7. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.

Luther Blair Rowles1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 22, 1890, d. May 2, 1957
     Luther Blair Rowles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.2,4,5 His Social Security Number was 516-05-5744.4,7 He was born on July 22, 1890 at Houtzdale, Clearfield Co., Pennsylvania.2,4,3,7,6 He married Irene Reed, daughter of John Hamilton Reed and Bertha Kamp, on September 10, 1923 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.3 Luther Blair Rowles died on May 2, 1957 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana, at age 66.2,4,5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 319, District 4, Livingston, Park Co., Montana1

Occupation

1930Cafe cook1

Family

Irene Reed b. April 11, 1901, d. August 7, 1982
Marriage*Luther Blair Rowles married Irene Reed, daughter of John Hamilton Reed and Bertha Kamp, on September 10, 1923 at Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3401] Mountain View Cemetery, Park Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  4. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  5. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  8. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  9. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Harold B. Rowles obituary in the Nov 13, 1969 edition.
  10. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edward B. Rowles obituary.

Harold Blair Rowles1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 17, 1925, d. November 11, 1969
FatherLuther Blair Rowles1,2,3,4,6,7 b. July 22, 1890, d. May 2, 1957
MotherIrene Reed1,2,3,4,6,7 b. April 11, 1901, d. August 7, 1982
     Harold Blair Rowles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.8,4 His Social Security Number was 516-20-3318.9 He was born on July 17, 1925 at Big Timber, Sweet Grass Co., Montana.9,2,3,6 He married Dorothy Joyce Hough on August 1, 1948 at Townsend, Broadwater Co., Montana.2,6 Harold Blair Rowles died on November 11, 1969 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana, at age 44.4,6 He LIVINGSTON - Harold B. Rowles, 44, died Tueday at Livingston Memorial Hospital. No cause of death was available. He was born July 12, 1925, at Big Timber, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rowles. He came to Livingston as a child and had lived there since, except for four years he spent in Townsend working at the Mint Cafe. On Aug. 1, 1948, he married Dorothy Hough in Townsend. He was a cook and had worked at various restaraunts until purchasing the Trail Rite at Livingston. Surviving are the widow; his mother, Mrs. Irene Rowles, Livingston; four daughters, Sheri, Spokane, Wash., Kathy, Carla and Laurie, all of Livingston; a brother, Edward, with the U.S. Navy in the Phillipines; and a sister, Mrs. Mercedes Griffiths, Spokane, Wash. on November 13, 1969.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 319, District 4, Livingston, Park Co., Montana1

Family

Dorothy Joyce Hough b. January 24, 1929, d. October 15, 2003
Marriage*Harold Blair Rowles married Dorothy Joyce Hough on August 1, 1948 at Townsend, Broadwater Co., Montana.2,6 
Children
  • Sheryll Lee "Sheri" Rowles6,3
  • Kathy Irene Rowles6,3,10
  • Carla Ilene Rowles6,3,10
  • Laurie Rae Rowles6,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  3. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  4. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Harold B. Rowles obituary in the Nov 13, 1969 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edward B. Rowles obituary.
  8. [S3401] Mountain View Cemetery, Park Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.

Mercedes Rowles1,2,3,4

F, b. June 20, 1927
FatherLuther Blair Rowles1,3,4,6 b. July 22, 1890, d. May 2, 1957
MotherIrene Reed1,5,3,4,6 b. April 11, 1901, d. August 7, 1982
     Mercedes Rowles was born on June 20, 1927 at Big Timber, Sweet Grass Co., Montana.2,4 As of June 23, 1949,her married name was Griffith.2 She married Melvin Thomas Griffith on June 23, 1949 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 319, District 4, Livingston, Park Co., Montana1

Family

Melvin Thomas Griffith b. June 29, 1923, d. November 6, 1997
Marriage*Mercedes Rowles married Melvin Thomas Griffith on June 23, 1949 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.2 
Children
  • Carol Griffith7
  • Valarie Griffith7
  • David Griffith7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  3. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Harold B. Rowles obituary in the Nov 13, 1969 edition.
  4. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  5. [S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Irene Rowles obituary in the Aug 9, 1982 edition.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edward B. Rowles obituary.
  7. [S1833] Spokesman-Review, The, From the Melvin T. Griffith obituary in the Nov 11, 1997 edition.

Edward Benton Rowles1,2,3,4

M, b. January 2, 1930, d. October 7, 1970
FatherLuther Blair Rowles1,5,4 b. July 22, 1890, d. May 2, 1957
MotherIrene Reed1,5,4 b. April 11, 1901, d. August 7, 1982
     Edward Benton Rowles was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.6,4 His Social Security Number was 516-26-2167.7 He Master Chief Edward B. Rowles, 40, Livingston native, died Wednesday in the Oakland Naval Hospital, Oakland, Calif., after an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Franzen Chapel with the Rev. L. E. Magsig officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. He was born Jan. 2, 1930 in Livingston where he spent his early life and received his education. Following his graduation from Park County high school in 1947 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and had served in the continental United States, Hawaii, and the Philippines. He married Patricia Urso in California. Surviving are his wife of Hayward, Calif; his mother, Mrs. Irene Rowles of Livingston; a son, Charles and a daughter Sally Joe, both of Hayward; a sister, Mercedes Griffiths of Spokane; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Blair Rowles in 1957 and a brother Harold in 1969.4 He was born on January 2, 1930 at Livingston, Park Co., Montana.7,6,8,9,4 He married Patricia Ann Urso on February 1, 1959 at Santa Clara Co., California.3,4 Edward Benton Rowles died on October 7, 1970 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California, at age 40.6,8,2,9,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 319, District 4, Livingston, Park Co., Montana1

Family

Patricia Ann Urso b. August 23, 1936, d. January 15, 2009
Marriage*Edward Benton Rowles married Patricia Ann Urso on February 1, 1959 at Santa Clara Co., California.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3402] Napa Valley Register, From the Patricia Ann Rowles obituary in the Jan 16, 2009 edition.
  3. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edward B. Rowles obituary.
  5. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Harold B. Rowles obituary in the Nov 13, 1969 edition.
  6. [S3401] Mountain View Cemetery, Park Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S11525] Claffey & Rota Funeral Home, online www.claffeyandrota.com, From the Charles Luther Rowles obituary.

Dorothy Joyce Hough1,2,3

F, b. January 24, 1929, d. October 15, 2003
     Dorothy Joyce Hough was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.3 Her Social Security Number was 516-30-8004.3,4 She was born on January 24, 1929 at Radersburg, Broadwater Co., Montana.4,1,3 As of August 1, 1948,her married name was Rowles.1 She married Harold Blair Rowles, son of Luther Blair Rowles and Irene Reed, on August 1, 1948 at Townsend, Broadwater Co., Montana.1,2 Dorothy Joyce Hough died on October 15, 2003 at Whitefish, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 74.4,3

Family

Harold Blair Rowles b. July 17, 1925, d. November 11, 1969
Marriage*She married Harold Blair Rowles, son of Luther Blair Rowles and Irene Reed, on August 1, 1948 at Townsend, Broadwater Co., Montana.1,2 
Children
  • Sheryll Lee "Sheri" Rowles2,5
  • Kathy Irene Rowles2,5,6
  • Carla Ilene Rowles2,5,6
  • Laurie Rae Rowles2,5

Citations

  1. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  2. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Harold B. Rowles obituary in the Nov 13, 1969 edition.
  3. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.
  6. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.

Patricia Ann Urso1,2

F, b. August 23, 1936, d. January 15, 2009
     Her Social Security Number was 128-28-9883.3 Patricia Ann Urso was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Livingston, Park Co., Montana.4 She was born on August 23, 1936 at Mount Kisco, Westchester Co., New York.5,3 As of February 1, 1959,her married name was Rowles.6 She married Edward Benton Rowles, son of Luther Blair Rowles and Irene Reed, on February 1, 1959 at Santa Clara Co., California.6,2 Patricia Ann Urso died on January 15, 2009 at Napa, Napa Co., California, at age 72.5,3 She NAPA - Patricia Ann Rowles, born Aug. 23, 1936, in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., passed away Jan. 15, 2009, in Napa, at the age of 72, after a brief illness. She was married to Edward Benton Rowles on Feb. 2, 1959, and had two children. Her husband served 23 years in the Navy, and they spent time in Hawaii, California and the Philippines. He passed away Oct. 7, 1970. Patricia then moved to Napa, where she lived for 38 years. Patricia had a great love for dogs, especially Dobermans and Shelties. For about 10 years, she raised, bred and showed them. Through her passion for dogs, she met many of her dear friends. She is survived by her daughter, Sally Brabant and husband Mark of San Antonio, Texas; her son, Charles Rowles and wife Mary of Napa; sister Viola Trago; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A viewing begins at noon and the rosary starts at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18, at Claffey and Rota Funeral Home, 1975 Main St., Napa. A funeral Mass will be held Monday, Jan. 19, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 2725 Elm St., Napa. Interment will be in Livingston, Mont., where her deceased husband is buried. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the V.F.W. on January 16, 2009.5

Family

Edward Benton Rowles b. January 2, 1930, d. October 7, 1970
Marriage*She married Edward Benton Rowles, son of Luther Blair Rowles and Irene Reed, on February 1, 1959 at Santa Clara Co., California.6,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Edward B. Rowles obituary.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3401] Mountain View Cemetery, Park Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3402] Napa Valley Register, From the Patricia Ann Rowles obituary in the Jan 16, 2009 edition.
  6. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  7. [S11525] Claffey & Rota Funeral Home, online www.claffeyandrota.com, From the Charles Luther Rowles obituary.