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  • Alexander, Mrs. Evalyn Marcy
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    Alexander, Mrs. Evalyn Marcy; Forsyth, MT; Billings, MT; Pioneers
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    Photo portrait of Mrs. Evalyn Marcy Alexander with "Forsyth, Montana" on front.
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  • Allard, Dr. Louis W.
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    Allard, Dr. Louis W.; Allard, Mrs. W.L.; Allard, Harriet T.; St. Vincent Hospital; Rush Medical College; St. Mary's Hospital; Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth; St. Vincent Hospital School; Polio; Billings, MT; Pioneers
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    “In the 1920s, the United States Health Bureau recognized Allard, then the chief orthopedic surgeon in Billings, as one of the country’s leading public health officials for his work at St. Vincent Hospital.” Great Falls Tribune, 125 Montana...
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  • Allard, Mrs. Harriet T.
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    Allard, Mrs. W.L.; Allard, Dr. Louis W.; Billings, MT; Pioneers
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    Augusta Simonin married William Louis Allard on November 25, 1885 at Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. They settled in Laurel and had six children. A local farmer, WL Allard also promoted the Cove Ditch. Augusta Allard died September 9, 1939 and is...
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  • Allen, Colonel J.I.
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    Allen, Colonel J.I.; Allen, J.I.; Allen, Ike; Allen, Jirah Isam; U.S. scout; "They Gazed on the Beartooths, Volume 2"; Columbus, MT; Pioneers
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    Photo of Colonel J.I. Allen with "U.S. Scout" on front. Photo appears to be circa 1865.
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  • Allen, Dr. William Alonzo
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    Allen, Dr. W.A.; Allen, William Alonzo; Allen, Marie Finkelnburg; Finkelnburg, Marie Francesco; Finkelnburg, August; Buesch, Mary; Huston, Josephine; Allen, William Orwin; Delfoss, Matilda; Allen, Maurine; Yager, Lelah; Allen, Lelah Corrine; Allen,...
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    Photo portrait of Dr. William Alonzo Allen. Photo appears to be circa 1885.
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  • Allen, Dr. William Alonzo, bio
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    Allen, Dr. W.A.; Allen, William Alonzo; Allen, Marie Finkelnburg; Finkelnburg, Marie Francesco; Finkelnburg, August; Buesch, Mary; Huston, Josephine; Allen, William Orwin; Delfoss, Matilda; Allen, Maurine; Yager, Lelah; Allen, Lelah Corrine; Allen,...
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    Biographical facts for Dr. William Alonzo Allen including parents' names, names of wife and children and route travelled to Montana. Document dated June 25, 1936.
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  • Allen, Dr. William Alonzo
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    Allen, Dr. W.A.; Allen, William Alonzo; Allen, Marie Finkelnburg; Finkelnburg, Marie Francesco; Finkelnburg, August; Buesch, Mary; Huston, Josephine; Allen, William Orwin; Delfoss, Matilda; Allen, Maurine; Yager, Lelah; Allen, Lelah Corrine; Allen,...
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    Photo of Dr. William Alonzo Allen. Photo appears to be circa 1920.
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  • Allen, Harry Mortimer
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    Allen, Harry Mortimer; Allen, Henry Clay; Gray, Harriet L.; Allen, Harriet L.; Young Men's Christian Association; Congregational Church; Commerce Club; Rotary Club; Allen, Lillian Stevens; Allen, Frank Herbert; Allen, Edwin Gray; Allen, John Henry;...
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    Photo of Harry Mortimer Allen with 1883 on front, referring to subject's date of arrival in Montana.
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  • Allen, Harry Mortimer, bio
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    Allen, Harry Mortimer; Allen, Henry Clay; Gray, Harriet L.; Allen, Harriet L.; Young Men's Christian Association; Congregational Church; Commerce Club; Rotary Club; Allen, Lillian Stevens; Allen, Frank Herbert; Allen, Edwin Gray; Allen, John Henry;...
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    Biographical facts for Harry Mortimer Allen including parents' names, names of children and route travelled to Montana. Document dated March 7, 1925.
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  • Allen, Colonel J.I.
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    Allen, J.I.; Allen, Colonel J.I.; Allen, Ike; Allen, Jirah Isam; U.S. scout; "They Gazed on the Beartooths, Volume 2"; Columbus, MT; Pioneers
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    Photo of Colonel J.I. Allen with "Columbus, Mont." on front. Photo appears to be circa 1900.
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  • Allen, Lillian and Edwin
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    Allen, Lillian; Allen, Edwin; Allen, Harry Mortimer; Adams, Abbie Lord; Talcott, Lillian; Talcott, Carlin Martin; Talcott, Allen Gray; Northern Pacific Railroad; Woman's Century Club; Yakima, WA; Daughters of the American Revolution; Orthopedic...
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    Photo of Lillian Allen Talcott and Edwin Allen, daughter and son of Harry Mortimer Allen and Abbie Lord Adams. Edwin was possibly a Billings High graduate killed during World War I.
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  • Allen, Lillian, bio
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    Allen, Lillian; Allen, Edwin; Allen, Harry Mortimer; Adams, Abbie Lord; Talcott, Lillian; Talcott, Carlin Martin; Talcott, Allen Gray; Northern Pacific Railroad; Woman's Century Club; Yakima, WA; Daughters of the American Revolution; Orthopedic...
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    Biographical facts for Lillian Allen Talcott including parents' names, name of child and route travelled to Montana. Document dated June 12, 1936.
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  • Allen, Mrs. W A, bio
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    Allen, Mrs. W. A.
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    Marie Finkelnburg of Fountain City, Wisconsin married WA Allen.
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  • Allen, Robert T. Jr., bio
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    Allen, Robert T Jr., bio
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    Born June 6, 1850 in Summerfield, Ohio. Arrived in Billings, August 6, 1882, about the time the train arrives. A City Attorney. Died November 20, 1927 after being hit by a car by the Library on November 11 - See RT Allen Dies from Injuries,...
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  • Allen, Robert T. Jr.
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    Allen, Robert T. Jr.
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    Born June 6, 1850 in Summerfield, Ohio. Arrived in Billings, August 6, 1882, about the time the train arrives. A City Attorney. Died November 20, 1927 after being hit by a car by the Library on November 11. Son is Roscoe F. Allen, a mining...
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  • Anderson, August
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    Anderson, August
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    Photo portrait of August E. Anderson.
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  • Appelman, Jennie
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    Appelman, Jennie
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    Photo portrait of Mrs. Jennie Appelman.
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  • Armitage, Julie Catherine Whiteside and daughters
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    Armitage, Julie Catherine Whiteside and daughters
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    Julie Catherine Whiteside born at Bearmouth, Montana, July 1, 1870. Married TC Armitage at Drummond on May 7, 1887. 1954 Obit lists daughters as Mrs. William J. Sherry of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Mrs. Harry F. Adams of Missoula.
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  • Armitage, Thomas Cole
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    Armitage, Thomas Cole
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    Born July 20, 1859 in Monroe, Michigan. Worked with Northern Pacific Railroad. Insurance and postmaster in Billings. Appointed Billings postmaster in 1913. Lived at 227 Wyoming Avenue. Wife Julie's 1954 obituary lists Ihree sons, Sidney C....
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  • Armitage, Thomas Cole and sons
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    Armitage, Thomas Cole and sons
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    Born July 20, 1859 in Monroe, Michigan. Worked with Northern Pacific Railroad. Insurance and postmaster in Billings. Appointed Billings postmaster in 1913. Lived at 227 Wyoming Avenue. Wife Julie's 1954 Obit lists Ihree sons, Sidney C....
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  • Armstrong, Dr. Henry E.
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    Armstrong, Henry E Dr.
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    Early Day physician and surgeon in Billings and Eastern Montana. Practiced in Jamestown, N.D. before arriving in Billings in 1898. Worked at original St. Vincent's Hospital on Division Street. Close friend of the Mayo Brothers of Minnesota. ...
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  • Ash, J. S.
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    Ash, J. S.
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    A May 5, 1903 Anaconda Standard article, p 10, states that a James Ash of Billings leased 25,000 acres of sheep grazing land on the Crow Reservation / Carbon County in partnership with Thomas Runner. A James S. Ash is listed as a supporter of...
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  • Sullivan2
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    Billings, MT; Pioneers
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  • Custer, Elizabeth Bacon, letter January 1926
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    Custer, Elizabeth Bacon; Custer, General; 50th Anniversary; Little Big Horn Battle; 1876; Billings, MT
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    January 1926 letter written by Elizabeth Bacon Custer regarding arrangements for the 50th Anniversary of the Little Big Horn Battle.
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    Custer, Elizabeth Bacon
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  • Tompkins, Janet (Nettie) Fraser, bio
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    Fraser, Janet; Fraser, Nettie; Tompkins, Mrs. A.C.; Tompkins, Janet; Tompkins, Nettie; Tompkins, Arthur Clark; Fraser, Alexander; Tompkins, Benjamin A.; Tompkins, William Manson; Billings, MT; Pioneers
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    Biographical facts for Janet Tompkins including parents' names and names of husband and child. Document dated August 22, 1939.
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  • Fremont, John Charles
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    Fre?mont, John Charles, 1813-1890. Report of the exploring expedition to the Rocky Mountains in the year 1842, and to Oregon and North California in the years 1843-'44.
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    John Charles Fr�mont (January 21, 1813 � July 13, 1890), was an American military officer, western explorer, and the 1856 candidate of the anti-slavery Republican Party for the office of President of the United States. Fremont was a...
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  • Parmly Billings Memorial Library
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    Parmly Billings Memorial Library; Public libraries; Billings, MT; Montana; Buildings; Structures
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    Photo of the Parmly Billings Memorial Library, the public library for the city of Billings, Montana. Circa 1920.
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  • Boyle, D.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings Boyle, William. Boyle, Daniel.
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    William Boyle? 1916 or Daniel Boyle? 1933
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  • Bailey, Mrs. Herbert Verne
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings Brown Lillian Hannah. Bailey Herbert Verne. AL Babcock Hardware Company (Billings, Mont.) Miles City (Mont.) W.B. Jordan & Sons' Company (Miles City, Mont.) Reynolds, SA.G.
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    Lillian Hannah Brown married Herbert Verne Bailey in In Michigan, in July, 1901 - See In Society, Anaconda Standard, July 7, 1901. Sister of Mrs. SA.G. Reynolds. Mr. Bailey was a traveling representative of the AL Babcock Hardware Company of...
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  • Bailey, Mrs. Herbert Verne, bio
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings Brown Lillian Hannah. Bailey Herbert Verne. AL Babcock Hardware Company (Billings, Mont.) Miles City (Mont.) W.B. Jordan & Sons' Company (Miles City, Mont.) Reynolds, SA.G.
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    Lillian Hannah Brown married Herbert Verne Bailey in In Michigan, in July, 1901 - See In Society, Anaconda Standard, July 7, 1901. Sister of Mrs. SA.G. Reynolds. Mr. Bailey was a traveling representative of the AL Babcock Hardware Company of...
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  • Bell, Dr. Frank
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings McCormick, Alice. Dentists--Montana. Pilots and pilotage--Montana--Billings. Billings Logan International Airport (Mont.) Flight--History.
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    Came to Billings in 1903. Married Alice McCormick of Billings on January 17, 1905. Pilot of an early biplane in May of 1913- see Monoplanes with Cruising Speed, Billings Gazette, November 26, 1933, p. 8. Local dentist for over fifty years - See...
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  • Bell, Dr. Frank
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings McCormick, Alice. Dentists--Montana. Pilots and pilotage--Montana--Billings. Billings Logan International Airport (Mont.) Flight--History.
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    Came to Billings in 1903. Married Alice McCormick of Billings on January 17, 1905. Pilot of an early biplane in May of 1913- see Monoplanes with Cruising Speed, Billings Gazette, November 26, 1933, p. 8. Local dentist for over fifty years - See...
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  • Bachellor, N.C.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings Sheep--Montana Livestock--Montana--1870-1900
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    Billings Gazette of April 15, 1887 said that NC Bachellor purchased 500 sheep pelts.
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  • Bachellor, N.C., bio
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings Sheep--Montana Livestock--Montana--1870-1901
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    Billings Gazette of April 15, 1887 said that NC Bachellor purchased 500 sheep pelts.
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  • Blake, Mrs. D.P.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Photo of Mrs. D.P. Blake milking a cow.
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  • Charters, J.H.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    A James H. Charters was in the Lewistown, Montana area in the 1920s.
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  • Claflin, ""Dad""
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Perhaps related to Henry D. and Matilda - both buried in Mountview Cemetery. They were married in Osceola Co., Iowa on Nove. 6, 1874 at the home of the brides father Thomas Lightfoot (Ancestry.com). See County Pioneer Dies, Billings Gazette,...
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  • Colvin, Lin
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    In 1883, Frank McCormick married Mrs William H Colvin, widow of a professor who taught at the University of Ohio. She had two children, Linn L. and Edith Colvin, who came to Junction, with their mother and step-father. See Early Day Women,...
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  • Corwin, G.F.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    A GF Corwin of Foster is listed in the Gazette in 1909. Possibly married and living in Hardin in 1929.
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  • Crampton, Mrs. Robert B. (Martha)
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Born May 22, 1849. See Montana Monographs by O'Donnell. Mother of Mrs. Nate Cooper. Died in 1940 and buried at Mountview Cemetery.
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  • Crampton, Mrs. Robert B. (Martha), bio
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Born May 22, 1849. See Montana Monographs by O'Donnell. Mother of Mrs. Nate Cooper. Died in 1940 and buried at Mountview Cemetery.
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  • Fleming, John Edward
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Possibly John E. Fleming of Ballantine. Born in Iowa on Aug. 29, 1873. See Sod 'N Seed 'N Tumbleweed and Ballantine Man Dies of Stroke, Billings Gazette, March 17, 1953. Wife was Nancy Jane ""Jennie"" Davison Fleming - They Arrived in...
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  • Fenske, TG (Colorized image)
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Theodore Gustave Fenske was born in Germany on April 12, 1859. Arrived in Montana in 1883 or 1884. Married Nina J. McNaught. Nina died in 1924 - See Pioneer Woman Dies of Cancer, Billings Gazette, September 23, 1924, p. 5. Fenske was a...
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  • Fraser, McCormick, Evans
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Friends attended a party together at Paul McCormick Home - See In Billings, Anaconda Standard, October 7, 1900. Jay McCormick died at the age of 61 in Missoula in November, 1938.
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  • Fraser, Mrs. A (Agnes Elizabeth)
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Agnes Elizabeth Manson Ogilbie, daughter of Rev. John Ogilbie of Scotland, was born September 29, 1849 in Scotland. Wife of Judge Alexander Fraser. Judge Fraser was married in Scotland in 1869 to Agnes. See History of Montana by Joaquin...
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  • Fraser, Miss Chris
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Daughter of Alexander & Agnes Fraser. Listed in the 1901 Polk City Directory as Christina Fraser. In the 1904 City Directory she's not listed in 1904 � married?
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  • Fraser, Mrs. James G (Alice)
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Born in Wisconsin on March 17, 1880, Alice B. Nickey, came to Billings by wagon with her parents, Jerome and Margaret Nickey, in 1883. Married James G. Fraser in Billings, September 24, 1897. They had a son on November 17, 1900. Her mother is...
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  • Frost, Mrs. John (Mary Amelia)
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    She was born at Mission Creek (the first Crow Agency) on Mar. 6, 1875. Married Reverend John Frost at Livingston in 1895. Mary Amelia Frost, resided in Montana all her life died at age 77 - See Early Montana Resident Dies, Billings Gazette,...
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  • Garrity, Henry & Mary
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Probably Sister and Brother. Henry and Mary are listed as students in the 1904 directory living at 3209 Minnesota Ave - father likely Michael Garrity. Mary M. Garrity and Patrick Dixon filed for marriage in December 1919. Mary may have attended...
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  • Mrs. John C. Guy
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    Wife of John C. Guy, former sheriff of Gallatin County, died in Bozeman in 1919 - Mrs. Amanda M. Guy, Pioneer, Is Dead, Billings Gazette, November 19, 1919. The Guys were associated with Custer County and had the post office and store at the old...
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  • Hansen, Jack
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    1910 seated in 2 cylinder Maxwell (car). There was a Jack Hansen living in Billings in 1916. Automobiles--Montana. Maxwell Motor Company.
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  • Howard, J.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings.
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    J. Howard on Montana Avenue, Billings.
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  • Hiber, W. H. Ranch
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Agriculture--Montana. Sugar beet--Montana. Agricultural implements.
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    There was a John Miller Ranch just southwest of Billings, near the Yellowstone River and adjacent to the Newman Ranch.
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  • Hiber, W. H. Ready for Sugar Beets
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Agriculture--Montana. Sugar beet--Montana. Agricultural implements. Irrigation--Montana.
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    There was a John Miller Ranch just southwest of Billings, near the Yellowstone River and adjacent to the Newman Ranch.
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  • Hiber, W. H. Planting Sugar Beets
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Agriculture--Montana. Sugar beet--Montana. Agricultural implements. Irrigation--Montana.
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    There was a John Miller Ranch just southwest of Billings, near the Yellowstone River and adjacent to the Newman Ranch.
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  • Cardwell, Edward, bio
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Bannack (Mont.) Ranchers--Montana. Montana Territory. Legislative Assembly. Council.
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    Born February 18, 1850. Arrived in Bannack in 1872. Virginia City miner. Rancher on Countryman Bottom by Park City and representative to Territorial Council. Delegate to 1889 Constitutional Convention and state senator - see Framers of Montana...
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  • Barney, Mrs. Charlie
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Barney, Charlie.
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    Wife or mother of County Commissioner Charlie Barney
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  • Fraser, Jack L.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Bartenders--Montana--Billings.
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    Son of Alexander & Agnes Fraser. Born Aug. 17, 1880 in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia. Jack Fraser (A Fraser & Company) listed in 1901-1901 Polk Directory. Wife was Augusta Stark Fraser. Worked at the Stockman. Jack L Fraser, brother of Edward and...
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  • Bennighoff, Julia, bio
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Benninghoff, George Fredrick. Hotels--Montana--Billings. Grand Hotel (Billings, Mont.)
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    Arrives in Montana on April 5, 1896. Sister of George Fredrick Bennighoff. Operated the Grand Hotel from 1896-1922. See Early Hostelries Play Important Role, Billings Gazette, November 29, 1936, p.14. See Bennighoff Hospitality, Billings...
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  • Bennighoff, Julia
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Benninghoff, George Fredrick. Hotels--Montana--Billings. Grand Hotel (Billings, Mont.)
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    Arrives in Montana on April 5, 1896. Sister of George Fredrick Bennighoff. Operated the Grand Hotel from 1896-1922. See Early Hostelries Play Important Role, Billings Gazette, November 29, 1936, p.14. See Bennighoff Hospitality, Billings...
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  • Burkman, John
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Bent, William, 1809-1869. Sibley Expedition, 1863. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Veterans. United States. Army. Cavalry, 7th. Custer, George A. (George Armstrong), 1839-1876.
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    Born 1839. Came out West with William Bent in 1859. Of German descent, fought at Civil War Battle of Wilson Creek with 5th Missouri Volunteers. With Sibley during 1863 Sioux Campaign. Served with George Armstrong Custer and Seventh Cavalry...
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  • Gates, John W
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Bill-posting. Billboards. Stage managers.
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    Born May 7, 1847. Lived in Nebraska. Was a billposter - a man who hung poster advertising. Major John W. Gates, manager of Billings Billboard Company in 1909 - See Oldest Bill Poster, Billings Gazette, May 2, 1909, p. 6. Stage manager for the...
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  • Birely, Mrs. William, bio
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Birely, Lide Manning. Birely, William. Birely, E.M. Sheriffs--Montana.
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    Lide Manning Birely, wife of William Birely. Born July 30, 1856. Came to Montana in 1880 from Boonesboro, Maryland. Interred at Mountview Cemetery, 1937. Their son was Sheriff EM Birely in 1920s and 1930s (see E. M. (Cap) Birely,...
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  • Birely, Mrs. William
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Birely, Lide Manning. Birely, William. Birely, E.M. Sheriffs--Montana.
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    Lide Manning Birely, wife of William Birely. Born July 30, 1856. Came to Montana in 1880 from Boonesboro, Maryland. Interred at Mountview Cemetery, 1937. Their son was Sheriff EM Birely in 1920s and 1930s (see E. M. (Cap) Birely,...
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  • Blackford, George N.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Blackford, Frances R. Blackford, Mildred. Northern Pacific Railway Company.
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    Born March 24, 1870 in Ohio. Railroad employee for Northern Pacific from 1907-1939. Mr. and Mrs. George Blackford and family had been living in Rapids in 1910. Wife was Frances R. Blackford. Daughter Mildred married in late February, 1933. ...
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  • Blackford, Mrs. George N.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Blackford, George N. Haydon, Frances. Hines, T.S. (Mrs.) Lappas, Clem (Mrs.) Blackford, George L. Blackford, Mary Alice. Spaeth, Paul K. (Mrs.) Wallace, W.H. (Mrs.)
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    In 1909 George N. Blackford married Miss Frances Haydon of Billings and to them was born six children. In 1939, their children were Mrs. T. S. Hines, Mrs. Clem Lappas, George L. Blackford and Miss Mary Alice Blackford, all of Billings; Mrs. Paul...
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  • Glenn, John A.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Blacksmiths. Ranchers--Montana. Silesia (Mont.). Law enforcement officers--Montana--Big Horn County.
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    Born in The Dalles, Oregon, December 9, 1864. He married Susan Elizabeth Farwell in Billings, July 29,1898 (daughter of Mary Horseguard & Marcus Farwell). Operated blacksmith shop on Susie's 160 acres at Silesia. Government blacksmith in Pryor...
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  • Blake, D.P.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Blake, Frederick? Blake, DP (Mrs.)
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    Frederick Blake? 1933
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  • Blake, D.P.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Blake, Frederick? Blake, DP (Mrs.)
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    Frederick Blake? 1933
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  • Clark, Richard W. ""Dick""
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Bozeman Trail. Dairy farms Montana.
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    Pioneer and father of Mrs. Christian Yegen and Mrs. Joe Cochran. Traveled the Bozeman Trail and met Jim Bridger. Clark and AT Ford raised vegetables on the O.N. Newman ranch in 1878. Built ditches at Coulson with PW Bud McAdow. Ran a Dairy...
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  • Bean, Jordan Neil
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Bridger (Mont.) Indians of North America--Wars--Veterans Indians of North America--Wars--Utah. Ranchers--Montana.
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    Jordan Bean of Bridger who died in September of 1948. Survivor of Little Castle Valley Fight of June 15, 1881 (near Moab, Utah). He was shot in the temple and played dead. Colorado Historical Society has Jordan Bean's account of battle - The...
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  • Hamilton, Billy (Wm. T.)
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Bridger, Jim, 1804-1881. Bozeman, John, 1835-1867. Authors. Trappers--West (U.S.)
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    Born in Maine. A companion of James Bridger and John Bozeman, William T. 'Uncle Billy' Hamilton was a trapper, Indian sign talker, author, and one of the first to build a cabin in Missoula. Known as Uncle Billy or by an Indian name, 'Crooked...
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  • Brown, Mary Alice
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Brown, Michael. First Congregational Church (Billings, Mont.) Daughters of the American Revolution. Montana State Society. American Red Cross--1880-1920. Reynolds, Carrie (Mrs.). Reynolds, SG. Crow...
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    Mary Alice Osburn was born on February 9, 1852 in Speedsville, NY. Married Judge Michael Brown in Big Rapids, Michigan in 1870. Moved to Billings in 1908. Husband died in 1915. Member of the First Congregational Church and DAR. Worked with...
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  • Brown, Mary Alice, bio
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Brown, Michael. First Congregational Church (Billings, Mont.) Daughters of the American Revolution. Montana State Society. American Red Cross--1880-1920. Reynolds, Carrie (Mrs.). Reynolds, SG. Crow...
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    Mary Alice Osburn was born on February 9, 1852 in Speedsville, NY. Married Judge Michael Brown in Big Rapids, Michigan in 1870. Moved to Billings in 1908. Husband died in 1915. Member of the First Congregational Church and DAR. Worked with...
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  • Browning, Mrs. Walter
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Browning, Ruth Merryweather. Browning, Walker. First Methodist Church (Billings, Mont.) First African Methodist Church (Billings, Mont.)
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    Ruth Browning, wife of Walker Browning. Ruth Merryweather married Walker Browning about 1872. Arrived in Montana in 1883. Walker Browning died in 1925. See his story in Walker Browning, Billings Pioneer, Billings Gazette, February 8, 1925, p....
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  • Browning, Mrs. Walter, bio
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Browning, Ruth Merryweather. Browning, Walker. First Methodist Church (Billings, Mont.) First African Methodist Church (Billings, Mont.)
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    Ruth Browning, wife of Walker Browning. Ruth Merryweather married Walker Browning about 1872. Arrived in Montana in 1883. Walker Browning died in 1925. See his story in Walker Browning, Billings Pioneer, Billings Gazette, February 8, 1925, p....
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  • Bivens, Claudia, bio
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Browning, Walker. Bivens, Horace. Phyllis Wheatley Club (Billings, Mont.)
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    Daughter of Walker Browning. Claudia was President of the local Phyllis Wheatley Club, an African-American organization. Wife of Capt. Horace Bivens. Capt. Bivens retired from the U.S. Army on July 19, 1913 and settled in Billings, Montana. ...
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Browning, Walker. Bivens, Horace. Phyllis Wheatley Club (Billings, Mont.)
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    Daughter of Walker Browning. Claudia was President of the local Phyllis Wheatley Club, an African-American organization. Wife of Capt. Horace Bivens. Capt. Bivens retired from the U.S. Army on July 19, 1913 and settled in Billings, Montana. ...
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  • Buckhouse, Barbara Chapple
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Buckhouse, Jack M. Chapple, Charles J. Montana State University (Missoula) Game wardens--Montana.
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    Barbara Chapple, daughter of Charles J. Chapple, was engaged to Jack M. Buckhouse of St. Ignatius April 22, 1939. They married on May 17, 1939 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Miss Chappie was a graduate of Montana State University at Missoula. ...
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  • Boal, Cody
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917. Barry, D. F. (David Francis), 1854-1934.
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    Grandson of Buffalo Bill Cody. In 1908 Buffalo Bill Cody called his little grandson, William Cody Boal, ""Buffalo Bill the Second."" Mother was Buffalo Bills sister. See Buffalo Bill Is Pleased with City, LaCrosse Tribune, August 19, 1908. ...
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  • Bates, John G.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Bury, Harriet. First Congregational Church (Billings, Mont.) Music stores--Montana--Billings. Piano technicians--United States--Montana.
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    Came to Billings in 1898. In 1903 Mr. Bales married Miss Harriet Bury at Mansion, Wis. She died in Billings on Nov. 27, 1941. Lived in Butte till 1911. John operated a music store and tuned pianos. Members of the Congregational Church. ...
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  • Connelly, Frank
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Businessmen--Montana.
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    Frank G. Connelly, son of Frank and Flora Connelly. President of the Billings Chamber in the 1930s and President of Rotary Club. Member of the Hilands Golf Club. Married to Mabel. Died in 1971. See Frank G. Connelly, Civic Leader, dies,...
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  • Gilsdorf, Mrs. Andrew J
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Businessmen--Montana. Butchers.
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    Born in Ostrander, Minnesota on Nov 5, 1861, Olavea Olson married Andrew J. Gilsdorf before 1886. Andrew J. Gilsdorf, a Billings merchant and butcher, died in September, 1911, after an auto accident - See Death of Old-Timer, Billings Times,...
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  • Clare, Samuel Henry
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Businessmen--Montana. Farmers--Montana.
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    Sam Clare came to Billings in 1901 with his sister HA Clare and ran an apartment house on North 31st. Listed as a farmer in Laurel. See Cancer Claims Laurel Farmer, Billings Gazette, January 20, 1944, p.6. Married Lotte Amer in Glens Falls NY...
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  • Connelly, Frank B.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Businessmen--Montana. Harty, Flora. Agricultural implements. Automobile dealers.
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    Came to Billings in 1885 and worked for Babcock & Miles Hardware. Married Flora Harty in 1885. Opened F.B. Connelly wholesale implement (tractors, etc.) and car (Ford) dealership. Member of the Montana State Senate in 1918. Built a branch of...
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  • George, W. B.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Businessmen--Montana. Mayors--Montana. Young Men's Christian Association (Billings, Mont.) Legislators--Montana.
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    Leading Billings businessman and politician. Assessor and County Treasurer before becoming Mayor of Billings in 1901. See History of Montana by Miller, Progressive Men of Montana and History of Montana by Saunders. Wife was Virginia Sleeper. ...
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  • Burns, Denny (Byrne, Dennis)
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Byrne, Dennis. Indians of North America--Wars--1866-1895.Indians of North America Wars Montana. Medal of Honor. Fort Custer (Mont.) United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 5th (1815-1957)
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    Fort Custer - A Dennis Byrne of Ireland is listed as a soldier at Fort Custer at 1877-1880. He was 45 at the time (1880) and had served in the 5th infantry. Also spelled Denis Bryne. Byrne received the prestigious Medal of Honor for...
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Caldwell, Edward.
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    Born September 4, 1958. Wife of Edward Cardwell. Sarah Connelly of Harriston, Ontario, Canada married on March 19, 1884 in Columbus, Montana Area. Mother of two surviving daughters in 1933: Mrs. Peter Yegen Jr. and Mrs. Ben E. Cardwell. Died in...
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  • Calhoun, Donald and J.H.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Calhoun, J.H.
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    Announcement of the death of Pioneer JH Calhoun by his son Donald on April 16, 1919. JH Calhoun came to Montana in 1884 and lived in Billings till 1911. Died in Los Angeles.
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  • Calamity Jane
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Canary, Martha.
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    Martha Canary, known as Calamity Jane, was one of the west's most legendary characters. She owned a cabin on Canyon Creek, west of Billings, and lived in Billings in 1894. See Calamity Jane: The Woman and the Legend by James B. McLaird. See...
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  • Gallaher, P M
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Civil engineers. Surveyors--Montana.
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    Phillip M. Gallaher, a civil engineer and surveyor, came to Billings in the 1880s. Charter member of the Royal Arch Masons in 1886. Ranched in Wyoming in 1900. Mrs. Gallaher had family in Los Angeles as of 1902. Surveyed Bridger to Bearcreek...
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  • Guiler, Rev John Lewis (named is misspelled Guyler)
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Clergy, Methodist. Farmers--Montana. Beekeepers. Summers, Lottie Vale.
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    Methodist Minister, farmer, and bee keeper, the Reverend John Lewis Guiler was born in Summerfield, Ohio on August 27, 1850. Married Lottie Vale Summers in Wheatville, Ohio on April 11, 1880. They came to Billings on Nov. 15, 1885. In...
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  • Mr. Guyler Portrait (Guiler)
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Clergy, Methodist. Farmers--Montana. Beekeepers. Summers, Lottie Vale.
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    Methodist Minister, farmer, and bee keeper, the Reverend John Lewis Guiler was born in Summerfield, Ohio on August 27, 1850. Married Lottie Vale Summers in Wheatville, Ohio on April 11, 1880. They came to Billings on Nov. 15, 1885. In...
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  • Crouch, Rev. Charles D.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Clergy. Billings Deaconess Hospital. Crouch, Beulah Adams.
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    Methodist minister and District Superintendent, Yellowstone District, Montana Conference. Spearheaded building Billings Deaconess Hospital and associated with Deaconess hospitals in Montana. Wife was Beulah Adams Crouch. See Montana, Its...
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  • Combs, Mrs. Rose Camp
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Coombs, Albert. Organists. Teachers--Montana.
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    Albert Coombs married Rose Camp of Billings on July 24, 1888. Sister of Edgar B. and Charles Camp. Rose Camp is listed as the first church organist for the First Congregational Church and a teacher of the early schools. Albert Coombs and...
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  • Camp, Rose
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Coombs, Rose Camp.
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    See Rose Camp Coombs. Sister of Edgar B. and Charles Camp.
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  • Corle, Mrs E.H.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Corle, Edmund H.
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    Perhaps wife of Edmund H. Corle. Born May 3, 1876. Possibly the sister of Mrs. Elmer Summers. EH Corle's nephew was Ralph Smith of Meeteetse, Wyoming. An Iola S Corle died March3, 1947. Buried at Mountview Cemetery. Edmund died June 10,...
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  • Cothron, T.A.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Cothron Thurston A. Yellowstone County (Mont.) Treasurer's Office.
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    Thurston A. Cothron. Yellowstone County Treasurer from 1935-1938. Yellowstone County Assesser for 23 years, 1939-1962. Died in 1962 - See Thurston A. Cothron Dies, Billings Gazette, April 20, 1962, p.8.
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  • Cothron, Freda Wilkinson
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Cothron, G.G.
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    Likely the wife of GG Cothron. Father was AJ Wilkinson. Her mother died in June 1925 - See Pioneer Woman Dies Suddenly, Billings Gazette, June 14, 1925, p.6.
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  • Goss, Judge James R.
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    Pioneers--Montana--Yellowstone County--Billings. Coulson (Mont.) Lawyers--Montana. Judges--Montana. Montana. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Veterans. County attorneys--Montana--Billings. Mayors--Montana--Billings.
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    James Goss was born in New York City, April 17, 1848. A Civil War Veteran, James R. Goss, came to Coulson and Billings in 1882. Married Feb. 17, 1878 (or 1879), while In Michigan, to Miss Florence E. Lord. He served as Yellowstone County...
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