High Valley Oregon

Wilkinson, John – Obituary

Forty-two years a resident of Union county, Oregon, was John Wilkinson, who was born July 30, 1839, in Peoria, Illinois, and died in Walla Walla, Washington, where he went three weeks before for treatment in a hospital in that city. At the age of two years, he, with his parents, went to Missouri, where they remained eight years, then to the old Illinois home till 1858, when he started westward, spending four years with headquarters in Nebraska, freighting on the plains as far as Denver. In 1864, he, together with his father, mother, five brothers and three sisters and a … Read more

Connarty, Charles – Obituary

A Drunkard’s Victim Charles Connarty Shot Dead on Tuesday Evening at High Valley On Last Tuesday evening Charles Connarty, a resident of High Valley was shot and instantly killed by Edward Smith also a resident of the same locality. The particulars of the sad occurrence are as follows: On Tuesday evening Edward Smith, Charles Connarty and A.C. dubord were near the house of the latter above High Valley and Smith was engaged in reciting the particulars of a row he had with Louis LaMeys. Smith was at the time greatly under the influence of Liquor and was flourishing a revolver … Read more

Sheehy, Robert Clinton – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Robert Clinton Sheehy, 79, of Union, died May 15, 2005, at his home in High Valley near Union. There will be a memorial Mass at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Union. The Rev. Hank Albrecht officiating. Mr. Sheehy was born on April 8, 1926, at Baker City to Hugh Francis Sheehy and Helen Merritt Holbrook Sheehy. He grew up on Swayze Creek near Durkee, attended elementary school at the Plano School, and graduated from Baker High School on May 18, 1944. He married Dona Gene Storie in Baker City on June … Read more

Davis, Robert V. – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Died—In Union, Oregon, Saturday, February 23, 1924, Robert V. Davis, age 59 years, 7 months and 22 days. The funeral will take place from the Methodist Church, Union, Monday, February 25, 1924, at 1:30 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. Obituaries and Other Vital Records of Union County, Oregon, 1890-1930. Compiled by Clara Cline Lee. Reproduced by Walter M. Pierce Library, Eastern Oregon Library, 1972. “Robert V. Davis” Robert V. Davis, son of Josiah and Sarah Davis, was born at Shelbyville, Illinois, July 31, 1864, and died in his home at Union, Oregon, February 23rd, 1924, … Read more

Minnick, John W. – Obituary

The funeral of John W. Minnick took place Sunday afternoon, August 21, from the M. E. Church, sermon by Rev. L. A. Cook. Services at the grave by the Knight of Pythias and the Odd Fellows. John Wesley Minnick was born near Leesburg, Ohio, Sept. 15th, 1849. At the age of six years he moved with his parents to Monroe, Iowa, where he spent his early boyhood. Following many of his friends, the call of the west was strong, and he started West, going as far as Evanston and Hilliard, Wyoming, where during the winter of 1865 and the spring … Read more

Minnick, Clifford – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon “Services Held For Clifford Minnick” Death struck quickly in removing from life, a well known young man of this community, Clifford Minnick, who passed away at his home in Union on Saturday, February 17, 1942, at the age of 35 years. Milo Clifford Minnick was born in High Valley near Union, April 7, 1906, son of Mary and John Minnick. He attended grade and high school here, graduating from the Union high school with the class of 1924. Following his graduation, he enrolled at the University of Oregon, where he studied law for two years. He … Read more

Davis, Viola V. Mrs. – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Died-In Union, Oregon, Monday, May 14, 1923, Mrs. Viola V. Davis, age 56 years, 7 months and 13 days. The funeral will take place from the M.E. Church, Wednesday, May 16, at 2 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. Funeral Notice Obituaries and Other Vital Records of Union County, Oregon, 1890-1930. Compiled by Clara Cline Lee. Reproduced by Walter M. Pierce Library, Eastern Oregon Library, 1972. Died in Union Monday May 11, 1923, Mrs. Viola V. Davis, age 56 years, 7 months and 13 days. Viola V. Wilkinson was the daughter of William and Mary Wilkinson. … Read more

Wilkinson, Charles – Obituary

Charles Wilkinson, aged 16, the son of John Wilkinson of High Valley, was drowned in a slough near Hendershott’s point last Saturday afternoon. He was in company with other boys who had gone to the place for the purpose of bathing. The full particulars of the accident have not been received further than the fact that the boy was unable to swim, and sometime after entering the slough his body was discovered in deep water but a few feet distant from the bank. “Charles Wilkinson Drowned” Printed June 1896. Obituaries and Other Vital Records of Union County, Oregon, 1890-1930. Compiled … Read more

Swiger, Polly Mrs. – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon Mrs. Polly Swiger, aged 81 years and 26 days, died at the Swiger residence near Union, Oregon, Sunday, October 9, 1910, and was buried from the Presbyterian church Wednesday, October 12, at 11 a. m. Polly Wilkinson was born in Jackson county, Ohio, September 29, 1829, and her early life was passed in the vicinity of Peoria, Ill. She was married to N. Swiger in 1851, and in 1858 moved from Illinois to Nebraska. In May, 1864, Mr. and Mrs. Swiger moved to Oregon, arriving in the Grande Ronde Valley, October 9, of that year. From … Read more

Horn, Stanley Bruce – Obituary

Elgin, Oregon Stanley Bruce Horn, 74, of Elgin died Nov. 19. An inurnment begins at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Elgin Cemetery with a celebration of life following at 1:45 p.m. at the Elgin Community Center. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Stanley was born May 16, 1933, to Clarence and Lillie Southard Horn in Kimball, Neb. When he was 4, his family moved to High Valley near Union, and when he was 5 or 6, they moved to Cricket Flat near the breaks of the Minam River. He spent the remainder of his childhood years … Read more

Wilkinson, Matilda – Obituary

Died-At her home in High Valley, Thursday, Jan. 5, 1893, Matilda Wilkinson, wife of Jacob Wilkinson, age 85 years. Contributed by: Robin Church “Wilkinson” Obituaries and Other Vital Records of Union County, Oregon. 1890 – 1930. Compiled by Clara Cline Lee. Reproduced by Walter M. Pierce Library, Eastern Oregon Library, 1972. At her home in High Valley, Thursday, Jan. 5, 1893, Matilda Wilkinson, wife of Jacob Wilkinson, aged 85 years. Deceased was one of the earliest pioneers of this country, coming here with her family in 1864. She leaves a husband and a large grown up family to mourn her … Read more

Wilkinson, Lydia – Obituary

Lydia Wilkinson, wife of Thomas Wilkinson, of High Valley, died Sunday night last of diabetes, and the fruneral took place at noon Tuesday, with services at the cemetery in Union. Mrs. Wilkinson was 56 years, 11 months and 26 days of age, and had been in a feeble state of health for some time. Lydia Rundall was born near Nebraska City, Neb., January 17, 1861. At the time of her death she was 56 years, 11 months and 26 days of age. Her early childhood was spent in the States of Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas. In 1876 she crossed the … Read more

Haggerty, Ida M. – Obituary

Ida M. Haggerty, age 40 years, 18 days, wife of Wm. O. Haggerty, died in the Grande Ronde Hospital, La Grande, Oregon, Saturday, May 18, following an operation. The funeral took place from the Presbyterian church, at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, services conducted by Rev. Eells. Mrs. Haggerty had been seriously ailing for about ten weeks and was confined to her bed for two weeks. Ida M. Haggerty was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkinson, was born in High Valley, and had lived in this section all her life. Her parents came to this country from Illinois … Read more

Rush, M. L. – Obituary

M. L. Rush, age about 65 years, a resident of High Valley, and an old and respected citizen, died at the hospital in La Grande Monday of this week of inflammation of the bladder. He was taken to La Grande last week for treatment. Mr. Rush leaves three boys to mourn his loss in his immediate family, his wife having died about two years ago. The funeral took place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, services at the grave. “Death of M. L. Rush” Printed March 9, 1914. Obituaries and Other Vital Records of Union County, Oregon. 1890 – 1930. Compiled by … Read more

Wilkinson, William – Obituary

“Death of William Wilkinson” William Wilkinson, an old and respected citizen of High Valley, died Monday, September 2, 1907, and was buried in the Union cemetery Tuesday following an 11 o’clock a. m. Services by Rev. Seemann, of the Presbyterian church. Wm. Wilkinson was one of a family of six brothers and three sisters who came to Oregon in 1864, with their parents, and settled in High Valley, and have lived there ever since. Of this family, the parents, two brothers and one sister have died, leaving four brothers and two sisters living. William Wilkinson was born in Jackson county, … Read more

Wheeler, Roy Mrs. – Obituary

“Mrs. Roy Wheeler Rites on Monday” Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 10 from the Methodist church for Mrs. Roy Wheeler, who passed away at her home in Union Thursday. Services will be held under the direction of Rev. Floyd White and interment will be in the Union cemetery. Sarrah Charlotte Wheeler was born Dec. 17, 1888 in High Valley, near Union. She was married May 10, 1913 to Roy Wheeler. She was the daughter of Robert and Viola Davis, and had lived her entire life in or near Union. Survivors are her husband, Roy Wheeler; three sisters, … Read more

Webb, James – Obituary

“James Webb’s Death Ends Long Illness” Death came to James Webb, old-time resident of Union, last Saturday at Hot Lake after a long illness. He was born in Iowa in 1874, and was aged 56 years, nine months and two days. He came west with the George Wilkinson family in 1890, and settled in High Valley, where he lived until his marriage to Nora Wilkinson in 1897. Thereafter he was a Union resident. He is survived by his widow and relatives in Iowa and Illinois. Mr. Webb was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters, Woodmen of the … Read more

Wilkinson, Grace E. – Obituary

Miss Grace E. Wilkinson died at the home of Dr. Myers, in Union, last Sunday afternoon, June 10, 1906, at about 5:30 o’clock. As noticed in last week’s Republican, Miss Wilkinson was brought from High Valley to Union Friday of last week, and was operated on for appendicitis, but she declined slowly until the time named, when she passed away. The case is a particularly sad one, owing to the popularity and youth of Miss Wilkinson and her long residence in the county, where her friends were many. The funeral took place from the M.E. church Tuesday at 2 p.m., … Read more

Davis, William J. – Obituary

Union, Union County, Oregon The Weekly Eastern Oregon Republican. Union, Oregon. Saturday, February 21, 1925. Volume 37, Number 1893, Page 1. Died at Union, Oregon, Wednesday, February 11, 1925, William J. Davis, age 16 years. William J. Davis, son of Robert and Viola V. Davis, was born in High Valley, Oregon, March 3, 1909. He was a Junior in the Union High School. He was one of the best students in the class, willing at all times to do his share. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World, having joined that order in July 1924. On May … Read more

Wilkinson, Andrew – Obituary

Died—At Vader, Washington, Monday, August 9, 1926, Andrew Wilkinson, age 84 years, 7 months and 14 days. The funeral took place from the Methodist church, Union, Friday, August 13, 1926, at 2:30 o’clock p.m. Word was received at Union early Monday morning of the serious illness of Mr. Wilkinson, and his daughter, Mrs. Webb, left that morning on No. 17 for Vader, but her father passed away before her arrival at Vader. Mrs. Webb returned with the remains Thursday, and the funeral took place as above noted. “Uncle Andy” Wilkinson was one of the old settlers of this section, and … Read more