VAN BIBBER PIONEERS E-NEWSLETTER

A free monthly electronic newsletter for the VAN BIBBER, VANBIBER,
VAN BEBBER, VANBEBER, VANBABER, VANBEVER
VANBEVERS and MANBEVERS families.

Vol. 6 No. 7 - May 2003

Memorial Day…it's not a war…it's about people. They died, most of them young, serving their fellow Americans, their country, future generations--all of us. This Memorial Day, please pause with Americans at home and abroad to honor the men and women who died so that we might enjoy the gift of freedom. Let us never forget their sacrifice.

This newsletter is dedicated to the men and women of the Van Bibber family who have served our country in military service through the years and have paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

Your Editor,
Gary R. Hawpe

CONTENTS:

  1. New Subscribers -- Address Changes -- Invalid Addresses
  2. Boggsville
  3. Family of Clark Tillis
  4. Avalanche Incident, 2002 - 2003
  5. VB Deaths for the Year 2002
  6. California Death Records (5) 1940 - 1997
  7. Obituaries
  8. Recent Deaths
  9. Births
  10. Marriages
  11. Cemetery Records
  12. Reunions
  13. Notices
  14. Bits and Pieces
  15. Sound Off

NEW SUBSCRIBERS:

This month we have one new subscriber and lost two others because of invalid addresses. This leaves us with 614 subscribers who are receiving the newsletter.

  1. Nancy Edwards -- [email protected] -- John VanBever and Mary Triggs

ADDRESS CHANGES:
  1. Carol Brown -- [email protected]
  2. Christinia Perkins -- [email protected]
  3. Merrie Haynes -- [email protected]
  4. Paula White -- [email protected]
  5. Virginia Del Grande -- [email protected]

INVALID ADDRESSES:
  1. Jeanene Hofen -- [email protected] -- User unknown
  2. Regina Roper -- [email protected] -- User unknown

John VanBibber and Chloe Staniford
   Chloe VanBibber and Jesse Bryan Boone
      Panthea Grant Boone and Lilburn William Boggs
         Thomas Oliver Boggs and Maria Rumalda Luna

Thomas O. Boggs Rumalda Boggs

BOGGSVILLE

Boggsville was founded in 1862 by Thomas O. Boggs and his wife Rumalda Luna Bent, the stepdaughter of Charles Bent. William Bent lived on his ranch located north of Boggsville that he established in 1858. In 1867 Boggs was joined by John Prowers and his brother-in-law, John Hough. Both Boggs and Prowers worked for the Bent brothers and Ceran St. Vrain in their trading enterprises at Bent's Old Fort and in Taos, New Mexico. In 1867, the famous frontiers-man, Kit Carson moved to Boggsville, which was his last home before he died in 1868 at Fort Lyon. The diverse cultural groups that comprised Boggsville included Americans, New Mexicans, Native Americans. As a major site on the Boggsville Branch of the Santa Fe Trail during the 1860's, Boggsville served as the nucleus of permanent settlement of the Arkansas Valley and southeastern Colorado. Between 1863 and 1873 Boggsville became the regional center for agriculture, government, commerce and culture (it was the first county seat of Bent County created in 1870 in the Colorado Territory and encompassed approximately 9,000 square miles.) Boggsville had a trading house and a stage stop and also had the first school in Bent County. During its prominent period more than 20 structures were located in town.

Submitted by Jay S. Warburton

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds
   John Jesse VanBibber and Rachel Greenlee
      Elizabeth VanBibber and Richard Tillis
         Clark Tillis

FAMILY OF CLARK TILLIS

                    Clark Tillis Eleanor Pontsler 
                                                (1st Wife)

  1. Clark3 Tillis (Richard2, David1) was born July 20, 1839 in Mason Co., (W)VA, and died October 11, 1911. He married (1) Eleanor Pontsler March 05, 1860 in Mason Co., (W)VA, daughter of Serick Pontsler and Eleanor Glenn. She was born March 21, 1842 in Allegheny Co., PA, and died Abt. 1882. He married (2) Mary Margaret Priddy July 27, 1883 in Mason Co., WV, daughter of Zachariah Priddy and Mary Gray. She was born January 15, 1863 in Buffalo, Putnam Co., WV, and died July 31, 1913 in Ross Co., OH.

Children of Clark Tillis and Eleanor Pontsler are:

2 i. Harriet4 Tillis, born May 28, 1861; died 1862.

3 ii. Roxie Tillis, born 1862.

4 iii. Lewis Grant Tillis, born April 21, 1863 in Mason Co., (W)VA; died August 02, 1889. He married Emily Jane Sayre; born August 07, 1862 in Mason Co., (W)VA; died April 17, 1944 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV.

5 iv. Sarah Margaret Tillis, born April 29, 1864.

6 v. Carrie Alice Tillis, born August 10, 1868 in Arbuckle, Mason Co., WV. She married William Milroy Smith January 31, 1886 in Mason Co., WV; born 1862; died 1949.

7 vi. Samuel Pontsler Tillis, born February 24, 1871 in Mason Co., WV; died September 26, 1943 in Onawa, Monona Co., IA. He married Laura Edith Kelly September 22, 1892 in Mason Co., WV.

8 vii. Rebecca Tillis, born January 29, 1874 in Mason Co., WV; died April 21, 1948 in Mason Co., WV. She married Sherman Tucker June 18, 1893 in Mason Co., WV; born August 14, 1864; died July 05, 1924.

9 viii. Eleanor Mae Tillis, born August 25, 1876 in Mason Co., WV; died February 06, 1934 in Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV. She married Allen Clarence Higginbotham March 06, 1896 in Gallia Co., OH; born December 14, 1872 in Mason Co., WV; died June 16, 1960 in Morgantown, WV.

10 ix. Richard Tillis, born September 06, 1878 in Mason Co., WV. He married Mamie Stone 1899 in Buffalo, Putnam Co., WV; born 1879; died 1941.

11 x. Fannie Bell Tillis, born October 17, 1880; died 1904. She married Arthur Mitchell.

Children of Clark Tillis and Mary Priddy are:

12 i. Olive Edith4 Tillis, born July 02, 1884 in Mason Co., WV; died 1957 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. She married John Maser December 25, 1902 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH; born 1873; died 1960.

13 ii. Mattie Tillis, born August 27, 1885 in Mason Co., WV. She married Frank Emrich April 14, 1907; born 1874.

14 iii. Jesse Tillis, born March 29, 1887 in Mason Co., WV. He married Flora May Waits December 23, 1912 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH; born May 09, 1892; died December 1975.

15 iv. Curtis Tillis, born September 11, 1888 in Mason Co., WV; died July 18, 1889.

16 v. Bradford Bell Tillis, born September 16, 1889 in Mason Co., WV; died May 06, 1960 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. He married Meda Mae Parker; born 1892.

17 vi. Clark Tillis, Jr., born February 10, 1891 in Mason Co., WV. He married Elizabeth Hayden; born 1906.

18 vii. Anne Tillis, born August 16, 1892 in Mason Co., WV; died 1951. She married Clinton Harris December 24, 1920; born 1884.

19 viii. Lee Roy Tillis, born August 06, 1895 in Mason Co., WV; died August 30, 1965 in Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH. He married Viola Victoria Harris March 06, 1915; born January 30, 1898; died March 27, 1993.

20 ix. William Bryan Tillis, born May 01, 1897 in Mason Co., WV; died December 10, 1992. He married Goldie Harris May 06, 1916; born February 19, 1896; died May 08, 1996 in Frankfort, Ross Co., OH.

21 x. Millard Ray Tillis, born November 11, 1898 in Mason Co., WV; died March 18, 1959 in Marion, OH. He married Glenna Marie Landon; born December 19, 1898; died October 08, 1990 in Marion, OH.

22 xi. Charles Tillis.

Submitted by Barbara Mills -- [email protected]

AVALANCHE INCIDENT, 2002 - 2003

Friends kept hope, pal alive after avalanche.

Fairbanks -- While waiting for a rescue helicopter to arrive, Lucas VanBebber's friends worked to keep him warm and stable.

Their friend was bruised and battered, his snow machine totaled, after being caught in an avalanche. After a two-hour vigil, a helicopter touched down to take VanBebber to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage.

VanBebber, 28, was listed in critical condition at the hospital Monday night.

He left his home at Slime Creek with five friends about 10:45 a.m. Saturday. The group planned to do some skiing, said Ben Johnson, 29, a member of the snow machining party.

The snow machiners split up into two groups. Johnson was a little behind VanBebber and Luke Lohnuller when he saw the avalanche hit.

"I would say that the tip of it broke off at 2 1/2, three feet deep. And it was probably 40 feet wide at the top, and then it fanned out bigger. It probably ran 1,500 vertical feet until it stopped," Johnson said.

Alaska State Troopers placed the location of the avalanche about 4.5 miles east of Mile 219.5 of the Parks Highway.

Johnson and another member of the group, Mike Speaks, are emergency medical technicians. They helped stabilize VanBebber after the avalanche while Lohnuller took his snow machine and rode seven miles before reaching a truck and then driving another eight miles to call police.

Lohnuller called 911. The helicopter began transporting VanBebber to the hospital at 3:45 p.m., said Healy trooper Patrick Nelson.

Other members of the snow machine party included Carlo Creek dog musher Eric O'Berg, 25, and Becky Warren, 28, Johnson's partner in running Denali Mountain Morning Hostel.

"We always try to be prepared for this kind of thing. We've all taken classes at one time or another," Johnson said.

Three members of the group carried avalanche beacons. Each had extra clothing that was used to keep VanBebber warm.

Anchorage Daily News -- Anchorage, Alaska -- February 15, 2003

Submitted by Gary R. Hawpe -- [email protected]

VANBEBBER, VANBEBER, VANBIBBER, VANBEVER and MANBEVERS

Deaths for the Year 2002

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   John VanBebber and Margaret Chrisman
      Isaac VanBebber and Mary Martin
         Isaac C. VanBebber and Margaret Catherine Frazier
            Andrew Jackson VanBebber and Nancy Elizabeth Coffey
               Burley Fleetwood VanBebber and Myrtle Irene Roper
                  Eugene Paul VanBebber

Name: Eugene P. VanBebber
Born: 10 Aug 1925
Died: 21 Jan 2002
Residence: Yakima, Yakima Co., WA

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover
      James VanBebber, Jr. and Nancy Ann Ferrill
         William M. VanBebber and Eliza Jane Sanders
            George Washington VanBebber and Nellie Virginia Woolfolk
               Clifford Millo VanBebber and Lena Mae Ingram
                  Harold Clifford VanBebber and Gertrude M. Meadows

Name: Gertrude M. VanBebber
Born: 15 Mar 1919
Died: 15 Dec 2002
Residence: Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover
      James VanBebber, Jr. and Nancy Ann Ferrill
         George Noah VanBebber and Mary G. Jackson
            Frances Marion VanBebber and Ila Jeffery
               Jack Francis VanBebber and Julia Eleanor Slough

Name: Julia E. VanBebber
Born: 17 Feb 1913
Died: 13 Jan 2002
Residence: Pampa, Gray Co., TX

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover
      George VanBebber and Sally VanBebber
         James Moss VanBebber and China Minerva Yoakum
            James Franklin VanBebber Betty Malinda Sharp
               Boston Franklin VanBebber and Opel Dailey Wilder

Name: Opal D. VanBebber
Born: 11 Mar 1918
Died: 09 Oct 2002
Residence:

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: Elsie VanBeber
Born: 23 Mar 1914
Died: 28 Dec 2002
Residence: Windsor, Weld Co., CO

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James VanBibber and Margaret Jane Webb
Albert James VanBibber and Gertrude Margaret Milne
Albert Eugene VanBibber

Name: Albert E. VanBibber
Born: 08 Jul 1926
Died: 10 Aug 2002
Residence: Detroit, Wayne Co., MI

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   James VanBebber, Sr. and Hanna Hoover
      Isaac VanBebber and Hannah Long
         James VanBebber and Elizabeth Jane Snuffer
            James Seaton VanBebber and Charity S. Asher
               Albert Edward VanBibber and Elsie Harris
                  Earl James VanBibber and Anna M. Pohlman

Name: Anna M. VanBibber
Born: 05 Oct 1920
Died: 27 Jan 2002
Residence: Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK

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James VanBibber and Sarah Margaret Bradburn
   John Wesley VanBibber and Polly Jane Roe
      Timothy VanBibber and Dora Etta Shepard

Name: Dora E. VanBibber
Born: 4 Jan 1921
Died: 1 Nov 2002
Residence: Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: Edith A. VanBibber
Born: 29 Apr 1910
Died: 25 Aug 2002
Residence: Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: Ella S. VanBibber
Born: 22 Jun 1928
Died: 16 Dec 2002
Residence: Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., OH

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: Ella G. VanBibber
Born: 3 Dec 1921
Died: 13 Sep 2002
Residence: Logan, Hocking Co., OH

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: Ethel A. VanBibber
Born: 13 Jul 1909
Died: 27 Aug 2002
Residence: Waco, McLennan Co., TX

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: Jeb S. VanBibber
Born: 21 Nov 1961
Died: 25 Jun 2002
Residence: Moberly, Randolph Co., MO

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: Louis E. VanBibber
Born: 8 Dec 1921
Died: 22 Nov 2002
Residence: Houston, Harris Co., TX

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John VanBibber and Chloe Staniford
   James VanBibber and Lois Reynolds
      Cyrus VanBibber, Sr. and Mary S. Rachel Timberlake
         Cyrus VanBibber, Jr. and Sophia Baker
            Lamard VanBibber and Annie Laurie Hill
               Charles Faris VanBibber and Bessie L. Belford
                  Homer Edward VanBibber and Lucille J. _________

Name: Lucille VanBibber
Born: 8 Jul 1912
Died: 12 May 2002
Residence: Oxnard, Ventura Co., CA

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: N. L. VanBibber
Born: 29 Jul 1921
Died: 6 Sep 2002
Residence: Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH

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John VanBibber and Martha __________
   Absolam VanBaber and Francis A. Dickson
      John Green VanBibber and Mary C. Collier
         William Noah VanBibber and Alpha Jane Forrester
            Willis Earling VanBibber and Nellie Osman
               Orville Willis VanBibber

Name: Orville W. VanBibber
Born: 2 Apr 1921
Died: 19 Aug 2002
Residence: Reedley, Fresno Co., CA

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John VanBibber and Chloe Staniford
   James VanBibber and Lois Reynolds
      Cyrus VanBibber, Sr. and Mary S. Rachel Timberlake
         Cyrus VanBibber, Jr. and Sophia Baker
            Henry VanBibber and Nannie ___________
               Jesse VanBibber and Marie ___________
                  Richard J. VanBibber

Name: Richard J. VanBibber
Born: 1 Apr 1921
Died: 10 Aug 2002
Residence: San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: Shirley A. VanBibber
Born: 3 Jan 1934
Died: 4 Jul 2002
Residence: Naples, Collier Co., FL

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Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds
   Jacob VanBibber and Sarah Miller
      Ezekial VanBibber and Susan Rice
         Harding VanBibber and Elizabeth Jane Artis
            George D. VanBibber and Flora D. Gould
               Arthur Luther VanBibber and Nellie Gray
                  Thomas R. VanBibber

Name: Thomas R. VanBibber
Born: 5 Aug 1930
Died: 4 Jul 2002
Residence: Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., OH

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: Velmal VanBibber
Born: 13 Oct 1910
Died: 21 Apr 2002
Residence: Fort Myers, Lee Co., FL

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover
      Isaac VanBebber and Hannah Long
         George VanBeber and Mary Elizabeth Tinsley
            James VanBever and Mary Ann Robbins
               William VanBever and Eliza Jane Carmony
                  Charles Fred VanBever and Anna Mae Smith

Name: Ann VanBever
Born: 20 May 1911
Died: 26 Aug 2002
Residence: Melbourne, Brevard Co., FL

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Unidentied as of this printing.

Name: Gloria J. Manbevers
Born: 14 Apr 1950
Died: 19 Oct 2002
Residence: Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH

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CALIFORNIA DEATH RECORDS

The following are five deaths from the California Death Records, between the years of 1940 and 1997, who have a Van Bibber connection.

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   Isaac VanBibber, Jr. and Elizabeth Hays
      Matilda VanBibber and James Estill
         Tantha V. Estill and Daniel Boone Davis
            Lewis L. Davis and Ada Lucinda Elgin

Last Name: Davis
First Name: Ada
Middle: Lucinda
Birth Date: November 17, 1863
Mother Maiden: Kelley
Father Last: Elgin
Sex: F
Birth Place: Missouri
Death Place: San Diego County
Death Date: November 25, 1941
Age: 78 years

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   Isaac VanBibber, Jr. and Elizabeth Hays
      Francis VanBibber and Cyrenius Cox
         James Estill Cox and Mary T. Harris
            Margaret Cox and William Ashton Dolman
               Mahlone Townsend Dolman

Last Name: Dolman
First Name: Mahlone
Middle: Townsend
Birth Date: September 20, 1888
Mother Maiden: Cox
Father Last: Doman
Sex: M
Birth Place: Nebraska
Death Place: San Francisco County
Death Date: July 8, 1955
Age: 66 years

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   John VanBebber and Margaret Chrisman
      Nancy VanBebber and William Renfro
         Marcellus Renfro and Elizabeth Gibson
            Shelby Renfro and Susan Rose Allie Ross
              Jennie Elizabeth Renfro and Slim Vardy

Last Name: Vardy
First Name: Jennie
Middle: Elizabeth
Birth Date: July 1, 1885
Mother Maiden: Allie
Father Last: Renfro
Sex: F
Birth Place: Missouri
Death Place: Joaquin County
Death Date: October 13, 1940
Age: 55 years

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Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds
   Jacob VanBibber and Sarah Miller
      Nancy VanBibber and Moses Haney
         James VanBibber Haney and Tabitha Miller
            Ida Ellen Haney and James Henry Keith
              Virgil William Keith and Minnie Ethel Simmons
                 James Windell Keith

Last Name: Keith
First Name: James
Middle:
Birth Date: September 23, 1919
Mother Maiden:
Father Last:
Sex: M
Birth Place: Unknown
Death Place: Los Angeles County
Death Date: August 21, 1980
Age: 60 years

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   Isaac VanBibber, Jr. and Elizabeth Hays
      Matilda VanBibber and James Estill
         Tantha V. Estill and Daniel Boone Davis
            Lewis L. Davis and Ada Lucinda Elgin
               Lewis Forrest Davis

Last Name: Davis
First Name: Lewis
Middle: Forrest
Birth Date: May 30, 1896
Mother Maiden: Elgin
Father Last:
Sex: M
Birth Place: Missouri
Death Place: Los Angeles County
Death Date: July 20, 1896
Age: 90 years

OBITUARIES:

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   Peter VanBebber and Ellinor VanBibber
      Jacob VanBebber and Catherine Ann Guthrie
         Calvin VanBebber and Barthena A. VanBebber
            William Franklin VanBebber and Eliza Ellen Ramsey
               James Calvin VanBebber and Totsie Zephyr Evans

JAMES C. VAN BEBBER

Services were set for 2 p.m. this afternoon (Wednesday) at the L. P. Anker mortuary for James C. Van Bebber, 80, who died in a Ukiah hospital Sunday.

Van Bebber, a native of Hopland, had lived in this area most of his life. He had been an oil driller.

He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Cleveland of Ukiah and Mrs. Neil Snow of Redding; three brothers, William and Fred of Willits and Raymond of Montana; and numerous nephews and nieces.

The Rev. Edward Gellinger of the Willits First Baptist church was officiate. Interment was to be in the Willits cemetery.

The Willits News -- Willits, Mendocino County, California -- March 30, 1923

Submitted by Ted and Sharon Van Bebber -- [email protected]

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   Peter VanBebber and Ellinor VanBibber
      Jacob VanBebber and Catherine Ann Guthrie
         Calvin VanBebber and Barthena A. VanBebber
             Kitty Ann VanBebber and James T. Minton

MRS. JAMES MINTON

DEPARTS THIS LIFE

Mrs. James T. Minton, a resident of Mendocino county for more than forty years, and of Willits for about thirty years, died at her home here Tuesday. Mrs. Minton had been in ill health for several years.

Kitty Ann Van Bebber was born in Lynn county, Missouri, July 19, 1855 and was 67 years, 8 months and 8 days old at the time of her death. She was married in Missouri in 1875 to James T. Minton. To them were born four children, Frank and Blaine Minton, and Mrs. Dollie Raymond and Mrs. May Fales. Mrs. Minton came to Mendocino county in 1881 with her husband and, except for a short time spent in Humboldt county, has lived here since.

The deceased is survived by her husband, the four children above mentioned, three brothers, Frank Van Bebber of Willits, and two brothers in Hopland; also by a number of grandchildren.

The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from Watson's undertaking parlors, Chaplain Jones officiating. Interment was at Sawyers' Cemetery.

During her long residence in this community, Mrs. Minton made many friends who sincerely regret her passing.

The Willits News -- Willits, Mendocino County, California -- March 30, 1923

Submitted by Ted and Sharon Van Bebber -- [email protected]

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James VanBibber and Margaret Webb
   Abaline A. VanBibber and William Hollis

LINA A. HOLLIS PASSES

Mrs. Lina A. Hollis, 82, of 306 Court Street, Kalkaska, died Wednesday, November 2, 1977, at the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center following a long illness. Mrs. Hollis was born in Greenup County, Kentucky on February 22, 1895, daughter of the late James and Margaret Webb VanBibber.

On May 20, 1915, she was married to William Hollis in Kalkaska. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1935. Also, preceding her in death were 1 daughter, Pauline, 2 sons, Willard and Leonard, 1 grandson, 4 sisters and 1 brother.

Mrs. Hollis had been a resident of Kalkaska since 1913, and was a member of the Kalkaska Church of Christ.

She is survived by 1 son Bernard of San Antonio, Texas; 1 daughter, Mrs. William (Wilma) Ingersoll of Kalkaska; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 1977, at the Schwartz-Wolfe Funeral home, Kalkaska. Eddie Bratton, pastor of the Kalkaska Church of Christ, officiated. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Kalkaska.

Memorial contributions maybe directed to the American Cancer Society or the Kalkaska Emergency Unit.

Kalkaska County area obituaries 1950-1987 -- Volume 1 of 2 Volume set.

Compiled By - Betty J. Dunham

Submitted by Bruce Logan -- [email protected]

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   Peter VanBebber and Ellinor VanBibber
      Jacob VanBebber and Catherine Ann Guthrie
         James Henry VanBebber and Ruth Ann Hooker
            Jerry Edward VanBebber and Julie Little
               James Goslestor VanBeber and Dora Elvira Barrett
                  Judy VanBeber and Thomas H. Griffin

THOMAS GRIFFIN

Thomas H. Griffin, 66, of Reserve, N.M., died Friday, Jan. 18, in Heart Hospital in Albuquerque.

He was born Nov. 13, 1935, in Barnesville, Minn., to Thomas and Hilda (Gehrke) Griffin.

On Aug. 7, 1964, he married Judy VanBeber in Cheyenne.

Mr. Griffin lived in Greeley and Milliken before retiring to Reserve 8˝ years ago. He was active on the Reserve Town Council and did part-time work on town parks. He liked fishing, hiking, studying the history of the area, reading and working on his computer. Mr. Griffin served in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in November 1961. He was past commander of the Evans Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6624. He worked at the Prospect Tower and the Longmont Tower as an electronic technician for AT&T and retired in 1990.

Survivors are his wife, Judy of Reserve; a son, Patrick of the United Kingdom; three sisters, Marlys Mitchell of Milliken, Shirley Mason of Tulsa, Okla., and Sharry Swanson of Denver; a brother, Darrell Griffin of Greeley; and a granddaughter, Cristina Griffin of the United Kingdom.

His parents are deceased. No services are scheduled. Cremation.


The Greeley Tribune -- Greeley, Weld County, Colorado -- January 24, 2002

Submitted by Gary R. Hawpe -- [email protected]

RECENT DEATHS:

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover
      James VanBebber, Jr. and Nancy Ann Ferrill
         Robert McHenry VanBebber and Mary Jane Edwards
            Sumner Payne VanBebber and Olive Evelyn Kitchen
               Glen Orville VanBebber and Doris Lee ________

DORIS VANBEBBER

VanBEBBER, DORIS, Artist, 89, Doris Lee VanBebber, of Aurora, passed away February 15.

Survived by daughter Martha Yordy; son Mel Yordy of Albuquerque; and grandchildren Andrea Joy Smith and Mason Lee Yordy.

Memorial service, Sunday, February 23, 3 p.m. at Christway Community Church, 3021 S. University.

Published in the Denver Newspaper Agency on February 21, 2003.

Submitted by Gary R. Hawpe -- [email protected]

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   James VanBebber, Sr. and Hannah Hoover
      Hannah VanBebber and James G. Owens
         William Marion Owens and Lucinda Angeline Crawford 
            Anna Melissa Owens and Jacob Elijah Miller
               Ralph Irving Miller and Evelyn Nunes
                  Glenn Irving Miller

GLENN IRVING MILLER

Glenn Irving Miller of Stoughton, Wisconsin went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 4, 2003, after a short illness. Glenn and his wife, Nadine, have lived in Stoughton for many years. He was born in Girard, Illinois, on February 25, 1927, to Ralph and Evelyn Miller, the first of four children.

His surviving siblings are a sister, Hilda Bettis of Girard, Jacob (Ruth) of Leslie, Georgia, and Stanley (Sandra) also of Stoughton.

Glenn was well-known in the region, having served many people over the years as a service technician for Sears. He was also an accomplished pilot and flight instructor, and a number of aviators in the Madison area received flight training under his practiced eye. Other friends and acquaintances will recall Glenn’s interest and expertise in building scale model gas engines. He was also a licensed and experienced amateur radio operator.

Besides his loving wife, he is survived by six daughters: Judy (Rex) Nicholson of Nevada, Iowa; Julia (Paul Edler) Rob of Ames, Iowa; Katherine (Bruce) Parent of Black Earth, Wisconsin; Beth (Larry) Johnson of Stoughton; Jeri (Sam) Duerst of McFarland; and Janet Anderson, also of Stoughton. Also surviving Glenn are his grandchildren, Erik Rob, Kasey and Lyndsey Parent, Michael and James Nicholson, Sarah and Daniel Johnson, Ryan Duerst (Katie Cooley), Kyle Duerst (Jessica Bockhop), Kevin Duerst, Tyson Anderson (Sara Killerlain). Four great-grandchildren: Logan, Sophie, Oliver, and Elias. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was also preceded in death by his little grand daughter, Kate Lyn Johnson.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday, April 7, 2003 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at 11:00 am at the funeral home, with committal services following in the Lutheran Cemetery South.

Glenn and Nadine have been faithful members of the Westwood Christian Church in Madison for many years. Pastor Wade Wilson and Dr. Keith N. Schoville of the Westwood congregation will officiate. Also from the congregation, Kathi Seman of Cottage Grove will provide vocal and instrumental music.

Blessed are those who die in the Lord, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.

Submitted by Roxane Henke -- [email protected]

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   John VanBebber and Margaret Chrisman
      Isaac VanBebber and Mary Martin
         Isaac C. VanBebber and Margaret Catherine Frazier
            Isaac Criss VanBebber, Jr. and Margaret Jane Savage
               Andy Newton VanBebber and Anna Lee Scott
                  Paul Edward VanBebber

PAUL E. VAN BEBBER

March 2, 1923 ~ March 16, 2003

Paul Edward Van Bebber, age 80, of Lindsay, Ok passed away March 16, 2003 at the Norman Regional Medical Center in Norman, Oklahoma. He was born on March 2, 1923 in Lindsay, OK to Andy N. and Anna Lee (Scott) Van Bebber. Paul had lived in Lindsay most of his life. He was a retired cattleman and was a life time member of the Cattlemens Association and the American Quarter-Horse Association. Paul was a World War II Veteran. He served in India, China and Okinawa with the 364th Air Service Group of the 20th Air Force. Paul was a member of the United Methodist Church.

Paul is survived by his wife, Maxine of the home. Two granddaughters: Stefanie Ray Van Bebber and Taylor Anne Van Bebber of Ledbetter, Texas. Two step-daughters: Sherra Spears and husband, Larry of Norman, OK and Kay Mitchell and husband, Ron of Chickasha, OK. Two step-granddaughters; Kim Stice and husband Scott W. of Camarillo, CA and Sherri Garduno and husband, Yahve of Norman, OK. He was preceded in death by two sons, Greg E. Van Bebber and Steven E. Van Bebber, his parents, four brothers, William I., Clyde E., Jack H., and Charlie Van Bebber, and an infant sister.

Arrangements are under the direction of the B. G. Boydston Funeral Home of Lindsay, OK. Memorials may be viewed online at www.boydstonfuneralhome.com

Services will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the B. G. Boydston Funeral Chapel with Larry Spears officiating. Paul will be laid to rest at the Green Hill Cemetery. Military Honors by the American Legion Post #23 of Lindsay, OK.

Submitted by Gary R. Hawpe -- [email protected]

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Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   Peter VanBebber and Ellinor VanBibber
      Jacob VanBebber and Catherine Ann Guthrie
         James Henry VanBebber and Ruth Ann Hooker
            Jerry Edward VanBebber and Julie Little
               Harold E. VanBeber and Ephelia __________
                  Mildred Walker and Robert W. Walker

ROBERT WALKER

Robert W. Walker, 62, of Wiggins died Thursday, Jan. 16, at his home.

He was born Nov. 5, 1940, in Greeley to William and Marie (Benson) Walker.

On March 22, 1958, he married Mildred VanBeber in Sterling.

Mr. Walker enjoyed his family and farming. He was a board member of the Central Colorado Water Conservancy District for more than 20 years. He also was a board member of the Colorado Land Trust.

Survivors are his wife, Mildred Walker of Wiggins; two daughters, Tami Scott of Wiggins and Cheryll Clewett of Reno, Nev.; two sons, Edward Walker of Brush and Shane Walker of Wiggins; two sisters, Francis Schmidt of La Salle and Jeri Melton of Lampe, Mo.; and four grandchildren. His parents and a sister, Jane Hester, are deceased.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Greeley Christian Church, 3451 23rd Ave, Evans. Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley.

Friends may visit from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the Allnutt Funeral Service Macy Chapel, 702 13th St., Greeley.

Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado Inc. in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may read an online obituary and sign the family guest book at www.allnutt.com.

The Greeley Tribune -- Greeley, Weld County, Colorado -- January 17, 2003

Submitted by Gary R. Hawpe -- [email protected]

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BIRTHS:

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds
   John Jesse VanBibber and Rachel Greenlee
      Elizabeth Greenlee VanBibber and Richard Tillis
         Clark "Click" Tillis and Eleanor Pontsler
            Rebecca Tillis and Sherman Tucker
               Enith Mae Tucker and George Henry Bailes
                  Lonnie Edward Bailes and Agnes Veronica (Marone) Gerow
                     Anna Marina Bailes and David Anthony O'Brien
                        Bridget Marie O'Brien and Francois Pigeaud 
                           Scarlett Marguerite Pigeaud

I would like to announce the birth of my great niece. She is Scarlett Marguerite Pigeaud who was born on May 05, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. to Francois Pigeaud and Bridget Marie O'Brien. Scarlett was born at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. She weighed 6 lbs. 7 oz. and was 19 3/4 inches long. Mother and daughter are doing fine. Scarlett is the 5th great granddaughter of Richard Tillis and Elizabeth Greenlee Van Bibber.

Submitted by Barbara Mills -- [email protected]

MARRIAGES:

Isaac VanBibber and Sarah Davis
   Peter VanBebber and Ellinor VanBibber
      Jacob VanBebber and Catherine Ann Guthrie
         James Henry VanBebber and Ruth Ann Hooker
            Jerry Edward VanBebber and Julie Little
               James Goslestor VanBeber and Dora Elvira Barrett
                  Charles Raymond VanBeber and Merna Luther
                     Monty James VanBeber and Marianne Cordeiro Targino

TARGINO-VANBEBER

Marianne Cordeiro Targino of Tampa, Fla., and Monty James VanBeber of Ault were married Aug. 31 at the home of Merna and Charles VanBeber. Pastor Matt Bersagel officiated.

Targino is the daughter of Francisco Targino of Brazil and Jo Cordeiro of Florida. VanBeber is the son of Charles and Merna VanBeber of Ault.

Mery Showman of Safety Harbor, Fla., sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. Marcia Chatfield of Safety Harbor, sister of the bride, was the bridesmaid.

Merle Luther of Greeley, uncle of the groom, was the best man. Marcelo Targino of Boston, brother of the bride, was the bride’s escort.

Scott VanBeber, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer. Jonathan and Christopher Showman and Alexandre Chatfield, nephews of the bride, were the little groomsmen.

The Greeley Tribune -- Greeley, Weld County, Colorado -- November 17, 2002

Submitted by Gary R. Hawpe -- [email protected]

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? Van Bibber and Ann ? (Interned as Ann Van Bibber Little)
   Henry Van Tromp Van Bibber and Nancy E. Leak
      Thomas Henry Van Bibber and Sarah J. Leak
         James Knox Polk Thrower and Nancy Jessie Van Bibber

THE WEDDING OF JAMES KNOX POLK THROWER AND NANCY JESSIE

VAN BIBBER

James and Jessie were married in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia on the 26th of September, 1883. Jessie is written-up in this article as "Miss Jessie N. Van Bibber". Although she went by Jessie, her actual name is Nancy Jessie Van Bibber (source – Family Bible – "Nancy Jessie Van Bibber was born Nov. 7th 1859"). In 1889 James K. P. Thrower (b. 19 Jun 1845) worked as a foreman at M Bergstrom Printing, 262 East Hunter St., Atlanta GA. He is the son of Benjamin Thrower (b. 1803) and Elizabeth Dial (b. 1804).

The following is an article about their wedding. The announcement is credited to the collection of R. Grey of Kansas City, Mo.

MARRIAGE AT THE 5TH BAPTIST CHURCH

The Fifth Baptist church was packed to its utmost capacity last evening to witness the marriage of Mr. James K. Thrower and Miss Jessie N. Van Bibber. At the appointed hour the happy couple entered the church and approached the altar, where they were met by the pastor Rev. Virgil C. Norcross who in a most impressive and beautiful manner performed the ceremony. After the final words had been spoken and the pastor's touching benediction pronounced, the friends of the newly married couple besieged them with heartfelt congratulations.

The party then repaired to the home of the groom where a splendid collation was spread and a most delightful evening spent. A number of valuable and useful presents were displayed.

Mr. Thrower is a well known typographic artist, and was raised in Atlanta, and has served acceptably as a member of the city council. His cleverness has won the friendship of all. His bride is a handsome and accomplished lady, with a large store of practical good sense, and they enter upon their new career under the most auspicious of circumstances, with many a heartfelt prayer for their future success and happiness."

To share information about this branch of the Van Bibber Family please contact either Dean Starr ([email protected] ) or Bryan Starr ( [email protected] ).

Submitted by Dean Starr -- [email protected]

CEMETERY RECORDS:

Isaac VanBibber and Mariah Walraven
   Loyal VanBibber and Sarah Elizabeth Robinson
      Albert VanBibber and Phebe Eakins
         Albert Eakins VanBibber

Albert Eakins Van Bibber
Birth: Oct. 28, 1913
Death: Feb. 16, 1977
Tech 5, US Army
Burial:
Rock Island National Cemetery
Rock Island
Rock Island County
Illinois, USA
Plot: OLD-F, 0, 1899

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John VanBibber and Chloe Staniford
   James VanBibber and Lois Reynolds
      Cyrus VanBibber, Sr. and Mary S. Rachel Timberlake
         Cyrus VanBibber, Jr. and Sophia Baker
            Thomas VanBibber and Inez Johnson
               Marshall Kenneth VanBibber

Marshall Kenneth Van Bibber
Birth: Jan. 17, 1894
Death: Mar. 17, 1964
Burial:
Los Angeles National Cemetery
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Plot: 95, 05 RK

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John VanBibber and Chloe Staniford
   James VanBibber and Lois Reynolds
      Cyrus VanBibber, Sr. and Mary S. Rachel Timberlake
         Sidney VanBibber

Sidney Van Bibber
Birth: unknown
Death: Feb. 10, 1916
Cpl, Infantry
Burial:
Dayton National Cemetery
Dayton
Montgomery County
Ohio, USA
Plot: 1, 14, 28

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Isaac VanBibber and Mariah Walraven
   Merritt Grant VanBibber and Mary Axtell
      Taylor VanBibber and Sarah Catherine Goodnight
         Jessie Oliver VanBibber

Oliver Van Bibber
Birth: 1872
Death: 1945
Note: Husband of Stella
Burial: 
Kechi Cemetery
Park City
Sedgwick County
Kansas, USA
Plot: Section 5 1st row from east

Submitted by Bruce Logan -- [email protected]

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GREENHILL CEMETERY

Lindsay, Garvin County, Oklahoma

Section-Row-Surname-Full Name- Birth Date- Death Date-
8 10 Doyle Manuel Cecil Doyle 10-22-1926 8-20-1983
8 10 Doyle Beadie Van Bebber Doyle 4-26-1913 5-7-1991
8 9 Kruger Vesta Van Bebber Kruger 12-15-1910 11-11-1943
7 15 Van Bebber Andy N. Van Bebber 10-23-1897 5-15-1969
7 15 Van Bebber Anna L. Van Bebber 4-13-1893 9-19-1958
7 15 Van Bebber Charlie Van Bebber 1927 1931
7 15 Van Bebber Infant Daughter Van Bebber 6-19-1920 16-28-1920
7 16 Van Bebber Jack H. Van Bebber 3-11-1930 11-8-1991
7 16 Van Bebber William Isaac Van Bebber 11-7-1921 7-12-1873
8 9 Van Bebber Isaac Criss Van Bebber 5-8-1872 11-11-1943
8 9 Van Bebber Martha Jane Van Bebber 12-25-1872 11-12-1943
8 9 Van Bebber O.C. Van Bebber 2-28-1909 12-9-1957
8 10 Van Bebber Lillie Van Bebber 2-6-1896 12-27-1976

Manuel Cecil Doyle was the husband of Beadie Van Bebber.
Beadie Van Bebber Doyle was the daughter of Isaac Criss Van Bebber, Jr. and Martha Jane Savage.
Vesta Claraette Van Bebber Kruger was the daughter of Isaac Criss Van Bebber, Jr. and Martha Jane Savage.
Andy Newton Van Bebber was the son of Isaac Criss Van Bebber, Jr. and Martha Jane Savage.
Anna Lee Scott Van Bebber was the wife of Andy Newton Van Bebber.
Charlie Van Bebber was the son of Andy Newton Van Bebber and Anna Lee Scott.
Infant Daughter Van Bebber was the daughter of Andy Newton Van Bebber and Anna Lee Scott.
Jack Howard Van Bebber was the son of Andy Newton Van Bebber and Anna Lee Scott.
William Isaac Van Bebber was the son of Andy Newton Van Bebber and Anna Lee Scott.
Isaac Criss Van Bebber, Jr. was the son of Isaac C. Van Bebber and Margaret Catherine Fraizer.
Martha Jane Savage Van Bebber was the wife of Isaac Criss Van Bebber, Jr.
Obediah Cann Van Bebber was the son of Isaac Criss Van Bebber, Jr. and Martha Jane Savage.
Lillian Beatrice VanBebber was the daughter of Isaac Criss Van Bebber, Jr. and Martha Jane Savage.

Submitted by Gary R. Hawpe -- [email protected]

REUNIONS:

VAN BIBBER/PARKER REUNION

The VanBibber/Parker family reunion will be held at Sunset Cabins Farms in Whittier, NC. July 13-20, 2003. This is the family of Elza Curtis VanBibber and Helen Luttrell. Any and all are welcome, come by have some lunch and meet some cousins!

For additional information contact Esther Parker Beckwith -- [email protected]

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The annual family reunion of the descendants of James Van Bibber and his two wives (1) Sarah Margaret Bradburn and (2) Margaret Jane Webb will be held this year on the last Saturday in June. It will be in the form of a covered dish dinner. Please bring your lawn chairs, your cameras, food to share and join us in our fellowship and fun on June 28, 2003 in the Greenup City Park, Greenup Co., Kentucky. We hope to welcome and get acquainted with a few new cousins. See you there!

Submitted by Jean (Van Bibber) Murphy -- [email protected]

NOTICES:

Peter VanBibber, Jr. and Marguery Bounds
   Olive VanBibber and Nathan Boone
      Jemima Boone and Henry Zumwalt
         Sarah Zumwalt and John Jump, Jr.
            Iva Mae Jump and John Joseph Searls
               Ralph J. Serls and Lina June Harris
                  Johnnie Leigh Serls and Lendville Ray Bays
                     Stephanie Renee Bays

Stephanie graduated from The University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri on May 18, 2003. She will spend the next 3 years at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City completing a pediatrics residency.

Submitted by Johnnie Bays -- [email protected]

BITS AND PIECES:

"Masonic Death Records from the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, 1941-1990"

Vanbeber, J. A.

SOUND OFF:

From: [email protected] (Barbara McClelland)
To: [email protected] (Gary Hawpe)

Hi Gary,

You are still doing a bang up job and I know that you have other things to do in your life, but I just need to let you know how much I appreciate what you are doing! Thanks again!

Barbara VanBibber McClelland

Van Bibber Website: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blogan/
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