Raymond Washington Genealogy – Access Genealogy

Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe

The Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe resides in Pacific County, Washington, near Willapa Bay. Established by a Presidential Executive Order in 1866, their reservation encompasses 355 acres. The tribe, federally recognized since 1971, comprises descendants of various Native American groups, including the Lower Chehalis and Chinook. Historically, the tribe preserved their land and cultural practices by refusing an unfavorable treaty in 1855, thereby maintaining their fishing and hunting rights. The tribe’s constitution, ratified in 1971, solidified their sovereignty and aimed to protect tribal resources and identity.

Redwine, Margaret Jill – Obituary

Margaret Jill Redwine, aged 61, passed away on August 10 in La Grande, Oregon. Born on May 18, 1945, in Raymond, Washington, she was a lifelong resident of Estacada except for her final six months. Ms. Redwine was married to James Moss and later to Larry Davis. She is survived by her children, Tony Moss, Tom Davis, Teresa Lange, and Megan Redwine, along with seven grandchildren. Arrangements are managed by Cornerstone Funeral Home of Estacada.

Bilyeu, Sarah Elizabeth Gatts – Obituary

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Bilyeu, 77, passed away on March 17, 1952, in Lebanon. Born on July 13, 1874, to pioneer parents, she was a lifelong resident of Lebanon and Lacomb, except for a brief period in Raymond, Washington. She married Joseph Lane Bilyeu and is survived by two sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services took place at the Huston Funeral Home, with interment at Lacomb Cemetery.