Huey, Wallace G. “Wallie” – Obituary

Wallace G. “Wallie” Huey, 82, a longtime resident of Baker City, died Dec. 19, 2005, at his home with his family by his side. A memorial service has not been scheduled at this time. Wallie was born in Topeka, Kan., to Dwight L. Huey and Mary Alta Davis on Nov. 30, 1923. At the age of 5, he and his mother, father, two sisters and one brother moved to Wendell, Idaho, where he finished his education. After completion of high school, he joined the U.S. Army Air Force, and he served in England as a supply truck driver. Upon receiving … Read more

Edwin Carlton Huey

Sergt., Q. M. C., Inf., Hdqrs. Co., 30th Div. Born in Mecklenburg County, May 1, 1893; son of Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Huey. Husband of Mrs. Ora Estelle Huey. Entered service July 18, 1917, at Wilmington, N.C. Was sent to Camp Sevier. Transferred to Camp Mills, N. Y. Overseas to Liverpool, from there was sent to France. Promoted to rank of Sergt. April, 1918. Fought at Ypres, Lys, Somme offensive. Returned to the USA April 2, 1919. Mustered out at Camp Jackson, April 8, 1919.

Wistar Family: A Genealogy of the Descendants of Caspar Wistar, Emigrant in 1717

Wistar Family title page

The book “Wistar Family: A Genealogy of the Descendants of Caspar Wistar, Emigrant in 1717” delves into the fascinating history of the Wistar family, tracing its roots back to Caspar Wistar, who was born on February 3, 1696, to Hans Caspar and Anna Catharina Wüster in Hilspach, near Heidelberg in the Electorate of the Rhenish Palatinate. Caspar’s father served as a huntsman or forester for the Prince Palatine, a position that was hereditary in their family.