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Descendants of William Howden

Generation No. 4

19. SAMUEL JOHN⁴ HOWDEN (SAMUEL³, JAMES², WILLIAM¹) was born April 29, 1874 in Greenwood City, Eaton Twp, Clark Co, WI, and died January 31, 1924 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR. He married FLORENCE DUNN April 18, 1905 in Greenwood City, Eaton Twp, Clark Co, WI, daughter of JAMES DUNN and NANCY MCKENZIE.

Notes for SAMUEL JOHN HOWDEN:
Source notes: Samuel was listed in the 1880 census, along with his parents, for Eaton twp, Clark Co, WI which reflected his age at 6. The Greenwood City, Clark County, WI directory lists Samuel, Jr as a salesman. The 1900 Census for Eaton Twp, Clark Co, WI Sam was located with his parents, who was born in Canada, and emigrated to the US in 1863. Sam Sr obtained US citizenship in that same year. Sam's birthdate is reflected as April 1874 (26 years old). His occupation is reflected as a farm laborer. The Howden Family Bible indicates that Sam and Florence were married on April 18, 1905. The 1910 Beach, Township, Billings Co, ND census states that he was 36 years old; occupation: farmer, he was listed along with his wife: Florence and 2 children. Samuel's death is recorded in the Howden Family Bible on January 31, 1924 in Portland, Multnomah Co, OR of pneumonia.
Samuel listed as the brother of William Howden in the obituary of William, published in the Watford Guide, May 16, 1919. Samuel was listed as living in Beach, ND at that time.

Notes for FLORENCE DUNN:
Source Notes: Florence attended the Palmer School near Loyal, Clark Co, WI. The 1910 census for Beach ND reflects her age at 24; indicates she was born in Wisconsin, her father born in New York, and her mother was born in Vermont. The Howden family bible reflected that Florence and Samuel were married on April 18, 1905. Florence was listed as one of James Albert's Dunn's surviving children in his obituary on July 30, 1912 in the Greenwood Gleaner published in Clark Co, Wisconsin. Sam died on January 31, 1924. The family bible also reflected that Florence and Charles A. McAndrew were married on October 24, 1925. The Oregon State Death Certificate, dated Jan 24, 1926, reflected that Florence committed suicide at their former home in the Albina District of Portland, Oregon. She remained despondent over the death of Sam, her first husband, and also concerned about her health. Their home address at the time of death was 1889 East Broadway, which later was changed to 7427 NE Broadway, in the Montavilla District of Portland, Oregon.

Children of SAMUEL HOWDEN and FLORENCE DUNN are:

FLOY⁵ HOWDEN, b. April 15, 1906, Beach, Billings Co, ND; d. April 29, 1906, Beach, Billings Co, ND.

Notes for FLOY HOWDEN:
Source notes: Her birth certificate, filed in Bismarck, North Dakota with a filing date of Sept 8, 1906 identified "unnamed" female Howden, born on April 15, 1906, born to Sam Howden, who was born in Wisconsin, and Maud, who was born in Wisconsin. This conforms to the Howden family bible entry. It is not known whether Florence was generally known as Maud, or if this is just an error. Sam did have an older sister named Maud which may have in some way contributed to the error. Maurice Albert Howden stated that Floy died of fever caused from measles at the age of 15 days; no written confirmation or death certificate has been located.

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MAURICE ALBERT HOWDEN, b. March 07, 1908, Beach, Billings Co, ND¹; d. January 29, 1989, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; m. (1) MABLE ALSLONE BRAASCH, March 09, 1929, Vancouver, Clark Co, WA; m. (2) DOLORES JACOBS, September 12, 1941, Stevenson, Skamania Co, WA; m. (3) BERNADETTE MARIE LA JAMBE, July 19, 1947, Vancouver, Clark Co, WA.

Notes for MAURICE ALBERT HOWDEN:
Data Sources: Howden Family Bible; North Dakota Birth Certificate. 1910 Census of Beach, ND, Maurice (pronounced Morris in the Irish fashion) was 2 years old; indicated that he was born in Montana (later research could not be proven); parents born in Wisconsin. Population of Beach ND in 1910: approximately 1000. Population of Beach, ND in 1980: approximately 3000. Delayed birth certificate prepared by State Dept of Health of North Dakota on Oct 11, 1943 with supporting evidence of the family bible and a 1925 insurance plan. Careful scrutiny of the family bible reveals that all entries were probably made on or about the birth of Rose Mary (his youngest sister) on May 4, 1924. Marriage certificate from Clark County, Washington on March 9, 1929: Mable A. Braasch. Divorce Decree No. 132301 from Multnomah County, Oregon on April 19, 1939 from Mable A. Braasch. Divorce Petition and final decree from the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon and for the County of Multnomah no. 156121 on July 13, 1944 from Delores Jacobs. Marriage Certificate No. D1847 from Clark County, Washington on 19 July 1947: Bernadette Marie Lajambe. Death certificate from Portland, Oregon: date of death Jan 29, 1989. His funeral service was conducted at the Sunrise Chapel of the Portland Memorial Funeral Home. Interment was at the Devotion Center South Tier 4, V-16 in the Portland Memorial Mausoleum. SSN 541-07-6129 [Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with H, Date of Import: Nov 25, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.101073.6]

Individual: Howden, Maurice
Birth date: Mar 7, 1908
Death date: Jan 29, 1989
Social Security #: 541-07-6129
Last residence:Portland, OR 97214
State of issue: OR

More About MAURICE ALBERT HOWDEN:
Cause of Death: Pneumonia; stroke; empheysema
Medical Information: Infantile paralisis as a child,

Notes for BERNADETTE MARIE LA JAMBE:
Source notes: Bernadette was called "Bee" by nearly everyone. She was first married to a man named Torgerson. Maurice was her second husband and became the step-father to Bee's children: Harold Torgerson and Arlene A. Torgerson. Arlene was married to John Johnston, unfortunately Arlene passed away on June 30, 1974 in accordance with funeral notice, her birthdate was stated as June 30, 1937, her funeral was conducted by the St. Philip Neri Catholic Church at SE 18th and Division on July 3, 1974 in Portland, Oregon, and was buried in the Portland Memorial Mausoleum. Bee's funeral was also at St Philip Neri Catholic Church on Wednesday, September 25, 1996 and buried in the Portland memorial Mausoleum, Devotion Center South, Tier 4, Vault 16. SSN 531-24-0747

More About BERNADETTE MARIE LA JAMBE:
Cause of Death: cardiac shock; myocardial infarction; coronary artery disease

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MERLE RAY HOWDEN, b. March 21, 1910, Beach, Billings Co, ND; d. August 16, 1981, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR²; m. CORA R. DRAPER, January 28, 1936, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.

Notes for MERLE RAY HOWDEN:
Source Notes: Birth Certificate from State of North Dakota reflects that he was born with the name Merrill Howden to Samuel Howden and Florence Dunn of Beach, ND. The birth certificate was made out on March 21, 1910, the date of Merrill's birth. Merrill had his name changed by Court Order dated March 18, 1963 to Merle R. Howden. The Howden's family bible spelling was Merle, and the birthdate was also reflcted as March 21, 1910. The 1910 Census for Beach, township, ND reflected his age at 2 months, spelling was Merrill; born in North Dakota. School records and 1910 census records usually favored the Merrill spelling. He attended the Saddle Butte School in District 3, Beach, North Dakota until 1923 when his family moved to Portland, Oregon. In Portland he graduated from the 8th grade at Glenhaven School in the Montavilla District. Following grade school he attended but did not complete high school. Some details of his school life was provided by his sister, Lucille. Funeral notice from the Riverview Abbey in Portland, Oregon on August 20, 1981 reflected the date of his death as 16 Aug 1981. SSN 541-03-5923[Brøderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 3, Social Security Records: U.S., SS Death Benefit Records, Surnames Beginning with H, Date of Import: Nov 25, 1997, Internal Ref. #1.111.3.101073.9]

Individual: Howden, Merle
Birth date: Mar 21, 1910
Death date: Aug 1981
Social Security #: 541-03-5923
Last residence: OR 97213
State of issue: OR

More About MERLE RAY HOWDEN:
Fact 1: Social Security #: 541-03-5923³
Fact 2: Last residence: OR 97213⁴
Fact 3: ⁵

Notes for CORA R. DRAPER:
Source Data: Howden Family Bible reflects Merle and Cora's marriage date as January 28, 1936. Her funeral notice provided by A. J. Rose & Son Conservatory Chapel reflects that she died on July 26, 1967. She was buried in the Portland Memorial Vault Entombment.

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LYLE ROSS HOWDEN, b. April 10, 1912, Beach, Billings Co, ND; d. February 14, 1955, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; m. MARGUERITE SHULTIS, April 15, 1947, Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.

Notes for LYLE ROSS HOWDEN:
Source Notes: Lyle's birth certificate no. 844 from Beach, Billings County, State of North Dakota reflects his birth as April 10, 1912, same as the Howden family bible, birth, marriage, death. State of Nevada Marriage Certificate no. 133443 recorded his marriage to Marguerite Shultis on April 15, 1947. He served in the US Army from 1940 to about 1945 or 46; served in 41st Infantry Division at Fort Lewis; in Attu Islands in Alaska; Fort Hood in Texas and Philippine Island Campaign; he was scheduled for Occupation Duty in Japan however he was returned to the US for discharge. Despondent over his wife coming down with cancer, he took his own life on February 14, 1955. His death certificate, State of Oregon number 2223 reflected his death as acute carbon monoxtde poisoning.

RALPH EUGENE HOWDEN, b. March 01, 1915, Sandpoint, Bonner Co, ID; d. October 12, 1974, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; m. (1) DOROTHY LILA CALDWELL, October 05, 1936, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; m. (2) RUBY JENSEN, Abt. 1947.

Notes for RALPH EUGENE HOWDEN:
Source Notes: Howden Family bible reflects Ralph's birth and marriage dates. School records reflected that he attended school at Saddle Butte School, District 3, in Beach, ND. Ralph graduated from the 8th grade at Glenhaven School in the Montavilla Distict of Portland, Oregon according to the records of his sister, Lucille. He joined the US Navy Construction Battalion (Seabees) in 1942. He served on Manus Island in the Admiralty Islands in the South Pacific, where his unit was rescued by a US Army Cavalry Unit from an attack by the Japanese; in addition he served on Saipan and Guam, and was discharged about 1945. Funeral notice from Rose & Son Conservatory Chapel reflects his death as October 12, 1974. He was buried in the Willamette National Cemetery on the 17th of October. SSN 542-07-9776.

Notes for DOROTHY LILA CALDWELL:
Source Data: Howden Family Bible recorded their marriage.

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LUCILLE RUTH HOWDEN, b. January 02, 1917, Golva, Golden Valley Co, ND; d. September 25, 1999, Pasco, Franklin Co, Washington; m. (1) GLENN FETTER, March 1934, Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA; m. (2) BILL CASEBEER, Abt. 1947; m. (3) IRA OSBORNE, Abt. 1970.

Notes for LUCILLE RUTH HOWDEN:
Source Notes: The Howden Family bible indicates her birth as January 2, 1917 and her marriage to Glen Fetter on 22 March 1934. Other dates and associations were provided by Lucille. She stated that she graduated from the 8th grade at Glenhaven School in the Montavilla District of Portland, Oregon and then went to work as a pipe welder in 1943 in the shipyards in Portland. Her second husband's name was Bill Casebeer whom she married about 1947; Her third husband's name was Ira Osborne whom she married following Bill's death probably around 1970. She developed Alzheimer's Disease in later life; and in 1998 could no longer identify her brother Lynn or his wife: Roberta. Lucille passed away on Saturday, Sepember 25, 1999 at 10:00 AM. Services were held in Pasco at the Columbia Memorial Garden at 224 S. 24th on Thursday September 30th at 11AM.

Notes for GLENN FETTER:
Source Notes: Howden Family Bible reflects a partial marriage date. SSN 540-01-0172

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EDITH MAY HOWDEN, b. February 13, 1919, Beach, Golden Valley Co, ND; d. December 01, 1987, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; m. MELVIN HAROLD ENGOM, August 19, 1936, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.

Notes for EDITH MAY HOWDEN:
Source Notes: Howden family bible reflects her birth date as Feb 13, 1919. Funeral notice reflects the same date, born in Beach, ND; died December 1, 1987 in Portland, Oregon. Funeral Service on Sunday December 6, 1987 at the Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes. Interred at Willamette National Cemetery.
SSN 542-01-6932. Additional information provided from the records of Lynn & Roberta Howden.

Notes for MELVIN HAROLD ENGOM:
Source Notes: Howden family bible reflects their marriage date as 19 Aug 1936. Funeral from the Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes notice reflects Mel's death as October 26, 1989, and his birthdate as April 15, 1916 in Fosston, Minnesota. He was interred at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. Additional information provided from the records of Lynn & Roberta Howden. SSN 542-01-6932.

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LYNN JULIAN HOWDEN, b. October 31, 1921, Beach, Billings Co, ND; m. ROBERTA MYREE SAYERS CORDER, September 19, 1942, Oceanside, San Diego Co, CA.

Notes for LYNN JULIAN HOWDEN:
Source Notes: The Howden family bible reflects Lynn's birthday as October 31, 1921. Other dates and information provided by: Lynn Howden; his wife Roberta; and his sister Lucille

Notes for ROBERTA MYREE SAYERS CORDER:
Source Data: Provided by Roberta Myree Sayers Corder. Roberta was adopted by Chester and Mable Corder (grandparents).

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ROSEMARY COLLEEN HOWDEN, b. May 04, 1924, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; m. (1) ALVIN B. BROWN, September 1940, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR; m. (2) GEORGE H GORMAN, Abt. 1942; m. (3) HAROLD HANSEN, October 04, 1948; m. (4) VINCENT O. LUNDEEN, December 25, 1977.

Notes for ROSEMARY COLLEEN HOWDEN:
Source Notes: The Howden family bible reflected her birthday as May 4, 1924 about 3 months after her father's death. Other dates and facts provided by Rosemary and her sister Lucille. Rose Mary had her name changed by court order to Rosemary Colleen following the annullment of her marriage to Harold Hansen. Harold was still married at the time he married Rosemary.

Notes for ALVIN B. BROWN:
Source Data: Howden Family Bible for marriage date. Other details provided by Rosemary Lundeen.

Notes for GEORGE H GORMAN:
Source Data: From the records of Rosemary Howden Gorman. George may have been from Pennsylvania.

Notes for VINCENT O. LUNDEEN:
Source Data: Rosemary Lundeen's records. Vince was killed in an All Terrain Vehicle accident in Coer D' Alene, Idaho on September 11, 1993.

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