Biographical Sketch of Welles Kirk Stanley

Welles Kirk Stanley, born on November 12, 1873, in Portsmouth, was the son of Rev. T. W. and Amanda Kirk Stanley. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1895 and earned his law degree from Yale in 1900. Stanley married Grace Hiles in 1905 and had one daughter, Ann. He began his legal career in the office of Attorney W. H. Boyd and later formed a partnership with P. L. A. Lieghley in 1911. Stanley also held positions in various companies and was active in several organizations.

Stanley, Mary E. – Obituary

Mary E. Strock Stanley, born on April 20, 1841, in Newton Falls, Ohio, married Civil War veteran James J. Stanley in 1868. They moved to Gold Hill, Colorado, where their two children were born, before settling in Joseph, Oregon, in 1884. A devoted resident for nearly 43 years, she contributed to the local community. Mrs. Stanley passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind her children, grandchildren, and many friends, remembered for her quiet, kind life.

Stanley, Jay H. – Obituary

Jay H. Stanley, 95, a lifelong rancher and WWII veteran, passed away on November 9 in Tigard, Oregon. Born on February 2, 1906, in a log cabin near Joseph, Oregon, he grew up helping on the family ranch. Notable for his bravery, he rescued a boy from thin ice in 1925. Over his lifetime, Jay worked various jobs, including serving in the European Theater during the war. He is survived by family members and will be honored at memorial services to be announced.

Harvey C. Stanley

Sergt. 1st Class Harvey C. Stanley served in Co. C of the 30th Division, 119th Regiment. Born in Johnston County, he was the son of O. J. and Betty Stanley. His military career began on May 22, 1917, at Four Oaks, N.C., leading to assignments at Camp Royster, Camp Wadsworth, and Camp Sevier. He rose through the ranks, achieving Corporal in July 1917 and 1st Sergeant in 1918. Stanley was mustered out of service on March 14, 1919, at Camp Sevier, S.C.

Stanley, Lee C. – Obituary

Lee C. Stanley, 79, passed away on Monday evening at Cedar Manor nursing home. A long-time resident of Haines, he served as Baker County Assessor and worked in various mines and ranching in the Rock Creek community. Born on December 21, 1886, in Parsons, Kansas, he married Nellie Mae Hearing in 1911, who predeceased him in 1959. He is survived by three daughters, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the West Co. Memorial Chapel, with interment at Haines cemetery.

Stanley, Letha Belle – Obituary

Letha Belle Stanley, a popular junior from the Muddy Creek District, passed away suddenly on January 5, 1934, following an operation for a ruptured appendix. Born on April 9, 1917, near Haines, she was well-loved by friends and family in the local communities. Her funeral, led by Rev. R. O. Wildman, took place at the Haines Methodist church and was attended by many. Letha is survived by her parents and three sisters, leaving the community mourning her loss.

Stanley, Nellie – Obituary

Nellie Mae Stanley, a lifelong resident of Baker County, passed away at her home in Rock Creek at the age of 70. Born on December 7, 1888, she married Lee C. Stanley in 1911 and they ranched in the Rock Creek district until retirement. Nellie is survived by her husband, three daughters, two brothers, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday at West and Company, led by Rev. Tom Foster, with burial to follow in Haines Cemetery.

List 2, Creeks

List of Creeks and Creek Freedmen, whose names were omitted from final rolls because no application was made or by reason of mistake or oversight. Shows the names of 62 persons of Creek blood and of 2 Creek freedmen all of whom except 10 are minors. Since the approved rolls of Creek citizens by blood contain 11,967 names, and the rolls of Creek freedmen contain 6,837 names, it is seen that the percentage of omissions is remarkably small.

Hood Genealogy

The Hood genealogy does not embrace all the families descended from Richard Hood, but only that succession in which the compiler of this work is found. She is indebted to a little book called “A Genealogy of Richard Hood, by Rev. George Hood and once owned by Richard Hood of Danversport for the record from Richard Hood to Josiah Moulton Hood, her grandfather. The details-names and dates, intervening-as well as the record of that succession in which the family of the above Richard Hood of Danversport is found can be seen in the little book referred to.

Biography of Verling Stanley

Verling Stanley, born on June 16, 1857, in Hamilton County, Indiana, is recognized for his significant contributions to journalism and agriculture in Stony Creek Township. After initial training in journalism, he operated various newspapers before retiring to farm a 260-acre property. Married to Isabella V. Ward in 1898, they have a daughter, Verlina M. Stanley. A member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Stanley has engaged in community life while adhering to Progressive political principles without seeking public office.

Biography of James J. Stanley

James J. Stanley, born in Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1840, was a notable figure in Wallowa County’s early development. He served valiantly in the Civil War with the Twentieth Ohio Infantry and later became a teacher and carpenter. After relocating to Colorado, he eventually settled in Joseph, Oregon, contributing significantly to the community. Stanley held public office as justice of the peace and mayor, and he was committed to education and good governance. He was married to Mary Strock and had two children.