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Spokane Story

Spokane Story

“Spokane Story: A Colorful Early History of the Capital City of the Inland Empire” by Lucile Foster Fargo offers readers an evocative journey through the formative years of Spokane, Washington. Published in 1957 by Northwestern Press in Minneapolis, this work seeks to straddle the realms of history and storytelling, presenting a narrative that is neither entirely factual history nor pure fiction. Fargo accepts the challenging task of depicting Spokane’s cultural and developmental evolution from its fur trade beginnings to its emergence as a municipal entity in the early twentieth century.

A Genealogy of the Lake Family

Ancestor Register of Esther Steelman Adams

A genealogy of the Lake family of Great Egg Harbour in Old Gloucester County in New Jersey : descended from John Lade of Gravesend, Long Island; with notes on the Gravesend and Staten Island branches of the family. This volume of nearly 400 pages includes a coat-of-arms in colors, two charts, and nearly fifty full page illustrations – portraits, old homes, samplers, etc. The coat-of-arms shown in the frontspiece is an unusually good example of the heraldic art!

Descendants of Benjamin S. Atwood of Whitman, MA

Benjamin S. Atwood

Benjamin S. Atwood, born June 25, 1840, in Carver, MA, was a prominent box manufacturer in Whitman and a respected Civil War veteran. His lineage traces back to John Atwood, an early Plymouth Colony settler. Atwood’s commitment to his community was exemplified by his role in establishing Whitman’s waterworks and his staunch defense of workers’ rights against union pressures. A Republican and active Mason, Atwood’s legacy includes a successful business and a reputation for fairness and integrity, reflecting the values of his forefathers.

Biography of Terence Masterson

Terence Masterson, a prominent citizen of San Mateo for twenty-five years, has played a significant role as street commissioner and city trustee, overseeing major street improvements and enhancing the city’s infrastructure. A capitalist and proprietor of the Wisnom Hotel, he also holds interests in local banks and the Peninsula Rapid Transit Company. Born in Quebec in 1864, Masterson has strong ties to his roots. He is married with one son and actively participates in community service through the San Mateo County Development Association.

Biography of James A. Masterson

James A. Masterson, born on October 10, 1842, in Lexington, Kentucky, was a significant figure in Union County, Oregon. He and his family moved to Oregon in 1851, where he later became a pioneer in the Wallowa Valley, taking the first wagon into the region and engaging in farming and stock raising. Masterson served as county commissioner and postmaster while also establishing a mercantile and banking presence in Elgin. Married in 1869, he had several children and remained active in community affairs throughout his life.

Masterson, Alice Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Alice Masterson, wife of Dan Masterson from Boise Valley, passed away on October 19. She was the daughter of W.R. Minon, a respected citizen of Forest Cove, and was held in high regard by the community. Her passing is a significant loss to many residents of the county.

Masterson, Eliza Mrs. – Obituary

Mrs. Eliza Jane Masterson passed away on November 23, 1905, at the age of 84 years. Born in Kentucky in 1820, she married William Masterson in Missouri in 1840 and later migrated to Oregon in 1851. After her husband’s death in 1890, she continued to raise their eleven children, of whom six sons and four daughters survive her. Her funeral took place at the local Presbyterian church, with burial at the city cemetery.

Masterson, Jesse Clarence – Obituary

Jesse Clarence Masterson, 78, a retired stockman, passed away at his home in Baker. Services will be held on Wednesday at the Christian Church in Richland, with interment at Eagle Valley Cemetery. Born on September 15, 1884, in Lostine, Oregon, he married Angie Ownbey in 1907 and lived in various locations including Wallowa and Enterprise before settling in Baker. He is survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters, siblings, and numerous grandchildren. Arrangements are by Beatty Chapel.

Masterson, Robert James “Bob” – Obituary

Robert James “Bob” Masterson, 63, of Halfway, passed away on October 3, 2005, after a brief battle with cancer. A graveside service is scheduled for October 8 at Pine Haven Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Shawn Thatcher, with military honors by the Halfway V.F.W. Post 7428. Born on August 5, 1942, Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War before working at Idaho Power Co. for 36 years. He cherished family, community service, and storytelling. He is survived by his wife, daughters, mother, siblings, and many relatives.

Biographical Sketch of Masterson, Willim

Judge William Masterson, born August 13, 1871, in Brazoria County, Texas, comes from a notable lineage connected to early Texas history, including a grandfather who served in the Texas navy. After the death of his father in 1877, Masterson worked diligently to pursue his education at the University of Texas and became a lawyer before reaching adulthood. He married Fannie Pierce Harris in 1894 and moved to Fort Bend County in 1897. Judge Masterson is currently serving his second term as County Judge.