EDGAR

Notes:

living when posted

Notes:

Note: His real father was Marinus Jensen. He took his step-father`s name of Edgar

Joseph married Dorothy Bernice SOUTHARD on 29 Aug 1941 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR. Dorothy (daughter of Ernest Edward SOUTHARD and Beryl Audrey PURDIN) was born on 29 Sep 1921 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; died on 24 Apr 1996 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

see note on name change under son, Joseph Marion Edgar (Edgar = stepfather's name)

Notes:

Notes for Audrey Purdin and Ernest Southard:
There Honeymoon was spent in Seaside ,Oregon. They first wedding night
was spent in a barn in the
hayloft on the way

Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Notes for Ernest Edward Southard:
Ernie was born in 1901 to a Norwegian immigrant Anna Olson. He grew up in
Neillsville Wisconsin.
He had a sister Ada Amanda who was born in 1899 and died 1901 or 1902. He
said he used to make a
money on the Jewish Sabbath by lighting there fires for a nickel as they
were not allowed to do so.
His mother had been married before in Norway and had a son his half
brother. She married Marion
Southard here in the US. He moved to Portland,Oregon and attend Kellogg
elementary. He never went to high School.
Ernie owned a gas station for a time. Ernie was a Truck driver for
Safeway grocery stores. He later
moved up into management. He raised Shetland ponies and would bring them
to the company
picnic and let the children ride for free. Ernie loved horses and the old
west. He read everything
Zane Grey ever wrote.

Ernest married Beryl Audrey PURDIN. Beryl (daughter of Ira Griffey PURDIN and Mary Caroline LITHERLAND) was born on 12 Aug 1902 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; died on 9 Apr 1988 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Notes for Beryl Audrey Southard Edgar:
Notes for hand written story of Dorothy Edgar:
Beryl Audrey Southard known as Audrey to her friends spent her early
childhood was spent in
Walla Walla. They then moved back to Portland where she attend Arleta
Grammer school,and
2yrs at Franklin high school. In her childhood her two great loves were
ballet dancing and
giving recitation.
Her Father was a grocery store manager most of his life. She used to help
out in his store.
That is were she met her husband Ernie. They eloped to
Vancouver,Washington one week from
her 17 birthday, on August 20, 1919. They went to seaside, Oregon for
there honeymoon
because Ernie had never seen the ocean. His first reaction was "all you
can see is water".
Audrey replied"What did you expect to see China".
At 19 she gave birth to her only child Dorothy Bernice Southard. They
moved to a small community
where they owned a gas station. She used to carry Dorothy on her hip as
she pumped gas.
Audrey never learned to drive a car. She tried , she took her daughter
and all the neighbor children
for a ride. They went out 72nd down the hill to Bell Station(a huge hill)
of course she knew that
when you went downhill you took it out of gear. Wich she did, she didn`t
worry because she
thought she was doing it right. God was with her , they arrived home
safely. When Ernie found out
what she had done ,needless to say he was upset and Audrey never drove
agian.
Audrey had several jobs she worked at Willamette Iron & Steele ship yards
during WWII. Then went
to work at Porters-Pasta Factory. She then worked at Lipmans Dept. store
in the lamp section until she retired in 1962.
She was very out going and enjoyed a good laugh. Always had fun whatever
she did. Had lots of friends
and loved children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She loved going places,
hated to stay home. Was always there to help when needed. She lived out
her days at
12524 S.E. Foster rd. until her husband died in 1979. She then moved to
Kirkland Manor and
enjoyed the company of others. She lived there until she was stricken
with Alzheimer, were
she lived with her daughter for 3 yrs. It got to hard after a while for
her daughter to care for her
and she was placed in a Foster home down the street from her
great-granddaughter Tammy.
She was visited daily and well cared for. Were she died April 1988.

see also note under spouse

married Anna. Anna was born in in Norway. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Notes For Mamie Litherland and Ira Purdin:
Newspaper clipping for there wedding:
A quiet wedding occurred at Fulton Park on Wednesday evening July 10,at
8:PM. It being the marriage of
Miss Mamie C. Litherland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Litherland, to
Mr. Ira G. Purdin,
Rev. W.A. Woods cousin of the the bride, officiating. Those present were;
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Purdin,
Mr. Charles C. Stanley, Mr. F.A. Purdin , Mr. Vern Litherland, Mr. and
Mrs. C.A. Blurock, Miss Ethel Purdin
Miss Kate Habighorst, Mr. O.C. Litherland, Mr. A.H. Purdin, Mr. E.E.
Purdin, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. West
Miss Minnie Powers, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Litherland, Mr. and Mrs. H.K.
Hunsaker, Mrs. W.W. Redman,
Mr. and Mrs N.E. Litherland, Mr. O.C. Litherland, Miss Frances Buckler,
Mr. L.O. Lenoard, Mr. F.L.
Litherland, Mr. F.B. Litherland, Miss Frances A. Brown and Miss Beryl
Litherland. The house was tastefully decorated. After supper and a
pleasant social hour, the bride and groom left for their future
home, at 587 Seventh Street, were they will be" at home" after July 18.

Ira married Mary Caroline LITHERLAND on 10 Jul 1895 in Fulton Park , Beaverton, Washington Co, OR. Mary (daughter of John Wesley LITHERLAND and Nancy TURNER) was born on 24 Nov 1870 in Grayville, Edwards Co, IL; died on 26 May 1956 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"Mamie"

Stories told to Tammy Beckemeyer from Beryl Audrey Purdin Southard and
Dorothy Bernice Southard
Edgar..
Mamie was tall for a woman of her day about 5ft 9. She was taller than
her husband.
She also was a very private person. A lot of stories had to be told after
her death.
She walked a great deal about 8 to 10 miles a day till she was very old.
People were amazed at how
far she would go for her age. (see note under spouse)

Notes:

Cause of Death: Pneumonial
Notes for John Wesley Litherland:
He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Fulton, Oregon. On his death
Certificate he has listed Carpenter
as his trade.John was removed and buried in Riverview Cemetry. Plot 5-15
He joined the Union Army on October 17, 1861. He enlisted as a Private
for the
66th Reg-Illinois Vol. He rose to 2nd Lt. when he left. He was discharged
at Ridgeway, Ky
on July 07, 1865.

light skin,brown hair,blue eyes



Buried:
Grave 15, Lot ___, Section ___
(Southwest Boones Ferry and Palatine Hill roads)

John married Nancy TURNER on 1 Aug 1865 in Bridgeport, Lawrence Co, IL. Nancy was born about 1843; died on 15 Oct 1920 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; was buried on 15 Oct 1920 in Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Nancy was buried in Riverview Cemeterey. Location 5-16

Buried:
Grave 16, Lot ___, Section ___
(Southwest Boones Ferry and Palatine Hill roads)

Notes:

Higgins-Mapes Family Association

Mathew married Mary Diantha COUCH before 1835. Mary (daughter of Levi Couch and Cynthia HIGGINS) was born on 17 May 1812 in Alleghany, Cattaraugus Co, NY; died on 12 Mar 1855 in IL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Birth:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association

Died:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association

Notes:

Married:
Higgins-Mapes Family Association

Notes:

Found on family search.org shows him being born in
Georgetown,Beaver,Pennsylvania.Also shows birthdate as 1789
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George married Catherine COURTER on 24 Feb 1806 in Jefferson Co, KY. Catherine (daughter of Matthew COURTER and Mary TINDALL) died on 6 Feb 1879 in Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

death also listed as aft 1838 in Timberville, Wabash Co., IL

"Combined history of Edwards, Lawrence and Wabash counties, Illinois. With illustrations ... and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers "

In 1816, quite a little colony left Alleghany county, New York, to make their homes upon the wild frontiers. Among these with their families, were George W. Higgins, John Higgios, Willis Higgins, Edward Brines, Henry Utter, Lemuel Haskins, David Moss, John Harrison, Benjamin Smith, and Levi Couch. They secured boats at the Alleghany river and floated down to the Ohio, and thence to Evansville. Here they procured keel-boats and came up the Wabash, landing at Old Palmyra. Of this little band of emigrants, five families settled in Lancaster precinct, John Higgins, Couch, Moss, Harrison and Smith. The others located in Friendsville. Others of an early date who located in Lancaster precinct were, Isaac Harues, Henry Cusick, James McMullen, George and David Pugh, George and Andrew Knight, James Rollins, Jessie Jones, Geo. Glick Elias Baily, Rozander Smith, Samuel Fisher and others.

Doug's Note: Levi's son Hiram and grandson Levi, both came from Allegheny, NY.

Died:
alt death year "aft 1838, Timberville, Wabash Co, IL (Higgins-Mapes Family Association)

Levi married Cynthia HIGGINS in 1804. Cynthia (daughter of George W. Higgins and Patience Mapes) was born in 1785; died on 4 Feb 1828 in Wabash Co, IL; was buried on 18 Feb 1828 in Couch-Higgins Cemetery, Friendsville, Wabash Co, IL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Cynthia "Lucy" Higgins is 2nd wife of Levi

"Combined history of Edwards, Lawrence and Wabash counties, Illinois. With illustrations ... and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers "

In 1816, quite a little colony left Alleghany county, New York, to make their homes upon the wild frontiers. Among these with their families, were George W. Higgins, John Higgios, Willis Higgins, Edward Brines, Henry Utter, Lemuel Haskins, David Moss, John Harrison, Benjamin Smith, and Levi Couch. They secured boats at the Alleghany river and floated down to the Ohio, and thence to Evansville. Here they procured keel-boats and came up the Wabash, landing at Old Palmyra. Of this little band of emigrants, five families settled in Lancaster precinct, John Higgins, Couch, Moss, Harrison and Smith. The others located in Friendsville. Others of an early date who located in Lancaster precinct were, Isaac Harues, Henry Cusick, James McMullen, George and David Pugh, George and Andrew Knight, James Rollins, Jessie Jones, Geo. Glick Elias Baily, Rozander Smith, Samuel Fisher and others.


Buried:
Couch-Higgins Cemetery is located one mile north of Friendsville, on the southwest corner of Section 14, Township 1N, Range 13 west.

John married Mary. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Family living in Friendsville, Wabash Co., IL in 1823. (source, post by Grace Bagwell...contact email bad...she has more information)

Matthew married Mary TINDALL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

surname also Tyndall

Notes:

John Wood, Jr. is a D.A.R. certified veteran of the American Revolutionary War, serving for Connecticut: A026420

Boyce Cemetery Information

COUCH LOT Click Image for Full Boyce Cemetery Listing

Capt. Ebenezer Couch, also Ebenezer Couch, Jr.
Military Service: Captain Revolutionary War
Burial: North Milton Cemetery, Saratoga County, NY

Will Records of Saratoga County, New York 1796-1805
Will Records of Saratoga County, New York

OSPage: 82
Name: Ebenezer Couch
My wife, Sarah My oldest son, John My sons: Ebenezer, Aaron, Joel Bostwick, and John My daughters: Anne Whitlock, wife of Henry; and Elizabeth Benedict, wife of Benjamin My daughter, Sarah My son, Ebenezer and wife, Sarah, Exe. Probated: 17 August 1800

Article Title: Ebenezer Couch (Capt.), B.1733, Connecticut Periodical: American Monthly Magazine

Darren Couch of Girard, KS said he paid to have Ebenezer Couch, Jr's grave stone set upright again after it fell over...set in gravel rather than on base.

Ebenezer married Sarah KINNEY on 04 Nov 1777 in New Preston Congregational Church, New Preston, CT. Sarah (daughter of Jacob KINNEY) was born on 27 Mar 1750 in New Milford, Litchfield Co, CT; died on 09 Nov 1822 in Milton, Saratoga Co, NY; was buried in North Milton Cemetery, Milton, Saratoga Co, NY. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

COUCH LOT Click Image for Full Boyce Cemetery Listing

2nd wife of Capt. Ebenezer Couch

Died:
(Sarah's death also given as 10 Nov 1822, and death place as Upper Merryall, Litchfield Co, CT. However, since Sarah moved from CT to NY and had children there, it is more likely she died there, and she is listed as buried in NY as well.)

Notes:

George Higgins is a D.A.R. certified veteran of the American Revolutionary War, serving for Connecticut: A208113

Higgins-Mapes Family Association for George Higgins and daughter Cynthia Higgins and their families.

Robert Lyle Young's contribution to Higgins Genealogy for ancestors of George Higgins.
Born October 20, 1756 in Middleton CT and moved to near Allegheny River at Olean, New York in late 1700s. George and his wife were with their son John on the boat trip from NY to IL and he settled in the area of Friendsville, IL where there was a fort built by william Barney.

George married Patience Mapes on 27 Sep 1777 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co, CT. Patience was born on 3 Apr 1757 in New Fairfield, Fairfield Co, CT; died in betw 1820-1823 in Edwards Co, IL. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Higgins-Mapes Family Association