Laura M. Hamilton

Clement Lemual "Clem" McKittrick was born August 13, 1864, in Muscoda, Grant Co., WI, and died February 9, 1945, in Humboldt Co., CA, at age 80. Buried in Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA. He is the son of William Washington McKittrick (1828 - 1916) of Deerfield, Belmont Co., OH, and Mary Adeline Crider (1827 - 1911) of near Middleburg, Loudoun Co., VA. Both parents are buried in Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA. Clement and Laura are, too. William Washington McKittrick was born 1828 in Deerfield, Belmont Co., OH, and died September 23, 1916, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 88. He is the son of William McKittrick, born August 14, 1789, in West Alexander, Washington Co., PA, and died December 25, 1864, in Morganville, Morgan Co., OH, and Elberti Fonda, born April 22, 1795, in Claverack, Columbia CO., NY, and died November 27, 1842, in Morganville, Morgan Co., OH. Mary Adaline Crider was born January 5, 1827, in Middleburg, Loundoun Co., VA, and died 1911 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

Laura M. Hamilton was born April 4, 1864, in the Village of Orion, Town of Orion, Richland Co., WI, and died July 9, 1935, at home, Wenatchee, Suburban Pct., Chelan Co., WA, at age 71. Buried in Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA. She is the daughter of Jacob Hamilton of Blair Co., PA, and Rebecca Jane Blake of Martinsburg, Bedford (Blair) Co., PA.

Clement Lemual McKittrick (age 26), a bachelor, and Laura M. Hamilton  (age 26), a maiden, were married September 13, 1890, at the Methodist Church, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI.

Clement Lemual McKittrick and Laura M. (Hamilton) McKittrick had three children:

  1. William John Bryan McKittrick: Born October 27, 1896, in Chamberlain, Brule Co., SD; Died December 12, 1960, in Humboldt Co., CA (age 64). Buried in Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA. Married July 7, 1926, in Boise, Ada Co., ID, to Mary Myrtle Mason: Born September 4, 1899, in Boise, Ada Co., ID; Died November 23, 1980, in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA (age 81). Father was Richard R. Mason, Mother was Nancy Springer, both of Indiana.
  2. Marion McKittrick: Born October 10, 1901, in Chamberlain, Brule Co., SD; Died March 1, 1988, in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA (age 86). Married October 22, 1923, in Centralia, Wenatchee Co., WA, to Earl Roy Davenport: Born October 10, 1892, in Hell Gate Twp., Missoula Co., MT; Died February 22, 1961, in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA (age 68). Earl was previously married at age 23.
  3. Vivian McKittrick: Born May 22, 1905, in Chamberlain, Brule Co., SD; Died October 8, 2005, in Hesperia, San Bernardino Co., CA (age 100). Buried in Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA. Married October 24, 1927, in Ephrata, Grant Co., WA, to Purl Theodore "Ted" Husman: Born November 29, 1902, in Willow Lake Twp., Brule Co., SD; Died June 30, 1980, at Highland Park Manor Nursing Home, Clinton, Custer Co., OK (age 77). Buried in Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, Custer Co., OK. Divorced. He was a Bus Driver for a Bus Company from Dearborn, MI, in 1930. His parents are Richard Henry "Dick" Husman (born March 2, 1863, in Christian Co., IL; died April 12, 1940, in April 25, 1940, in Seiling, Dewey Co., OK) and Alice Engle (born February 11, 1866, in King Twp., near Morrisonville, Christian Co., IL; died February 12, 1951, in Fairview, Major Co., OK). Purl then married (2) September 8, 1962, in Aurora, SD, to Flora Mae (Bosworth) Hutchinson: Born September 15, 1898, in White Lake, SD; Died April 28, 1996, in Moline, Rock Island Co., IL (age 97). Divorced December, 1962, in Clinton, OK. Purl then married (3) Ruth (Mitchell) Byors: Born January 20, 1910, in Cheyenne, OK; Died December 20, 2009, at Methodist Health Care Center, Clinton, Custer Co., OK (age 99). Buried in Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, Custer Co., OK. Married (4) Anna Rachel (Cates) Gray: Born May 6, 1904, in Beaver, Beaver Co., OK; Died December 19, 1962, in Clinton, Custer Co., OK (age 57). Buried in Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, Custer Co., OK.

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Clement Lemual McKittrick and Laura M. (Hamilton) McKittrick are buried in Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA.

Vivian (McKittrick) Husman is buried in Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

The 1860 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1860, shows Jacob Hamilton (age 35) born in Pennsylvania with real estate of $200 and personal estate of $100 is a Carpenter living in the Town of Richmond, Richland Co., WI. Living with him is Rebecca Hamilton (age 30) born in Pennsylvania. Also living there is William Hamilton (age 4) born in Wisconsin.

Laura M. Hamilton was born April 4, 1864, in the Village of Orion, Town of Orion, Richland Co., WI.

Clement Lemual McKittrick was born August 13, 1864, in Muscoda, Grant Co., WI.

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 29, 1870, shows Jacob Hamilton (age 45) born in Pennsylvania with real estate of $250 and personal estate of $70 is a Carpenter living in the Town of Orion, Richland Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Rebecca J. Hamilton (age 43) born in Pennsylvania to Virginia and Maryland-born parents. Also living there are his three children, all born in Wisconsin: William B. Hamilton (age 14); Laura Hamilton (age 7); and Marion Hamilton (age 2/12).

The 1870 U. S. Census taken on July 30, 1870, shows Wm. H. McKittrick (age 42) born in Ohio with real estate of $4,300 and personal estate of $550 is a Farmer living in the Town of Orion, Richland Co., WI. Living with him is Mary McKittrick (age 43) born in Ohio, who is Keeping House. Also living there are: Wm. H. McKittrick (age 24) born in Ohio, who is a Clerk in a Store; Almeda McKittrick (age 17) born in Ohio; Charles J. McKittrick (age 20) born in Ohio, who Works on Farm; and Clemens L. McKittrick (age 6) born in Wisconsin. A Domestic Servant also lives in the household.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1880, shows Jacob Hamilton (age 55) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Farmer and Carpenter living in the Village of Orion, Town of Orion, Richland Co., WI. Living with him is his wife Rebecca J. Hamilton (age 53) born in Pennsylvania. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin: William B. Hamilton (age 24); Laura M. Hamilton (age 17); and Marion Hamilton (age 10). LRL note: The census enumerator was Simon S. Blake, who is the brother of Rebecca (Blake) Hamilton.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1880, shows Wm. W. McKittrick (age 52) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Wisconsin-born parents is a Merchant living in the Town of Muscoda, Grant Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Mary McKittrick (age 53) born in Virginia to Virginia-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there is his son: Clement L. McKittrick (age 15) born in Wisconsin to Ohio and Virginia-born parents, who Works on Farm. A Domestic Servant also lives in the household. The C. J. McKittrick family lives next door.

History of Grant County, Wisconsin, 1881, p. 967.

TOWN OF MUSCODA

WILLIAM W. McKITTRICK & SON, general store, dry goods, groceries, hats and caps, etc., Muscoda; was born in Morgan Co., Ohio, May 10, 1828; is a son of William and Alice Funda; his father, a native of Pennsylvania, a farmer; William was educated and lived on the farm until 1855, when he came to this State and located at Springville, Vernon Co., where for two years he worked in the flouring-mill of Graham & Sons, and then moved to Crawford Co., and bought a farm, where he lived until the spring of 1865, when he sold his farm and moved with his family to Missouri. In the spring of 1866, owing to ill health of his family, he sold out and came to Muscoda and established his present business, and erected the building which he now occupies. In 1868, he built a warehouse, and, in 1871, an elevator; since that time, has engaged in grain and live-stock trade. In 1850, he married Miss Mary A. Crider, a native of Ohio; they have three sons and a daughter living. His sons assist in the business; has always been in active life, and accumulated his property by his persevering industry. In addition to his business he owns two farms, one (of 160 acres) in Castle Rock, Grant Co., and one (of 136 acres) in Eagle, Richland Co.; both of which are worked under his personal supervision.

Charles J. McKittrick was granted a Land Patent on 1890 in South Dakota.

Clement Lemual McKittrick (age 26), a bachelor, and Laura M. Hamilton  (age 26), a maiden, were married September 13, 1890, at the Methodist Church, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI.

Clement L. McKittrick was granted a Land Patent on April 29, 1893, for 160 acres in Brule Co., SD.

William W. McKittrick was granted a Land Patent on June 25, 1894, for 160 acres in Brule Co., SD.

Rebecca Jane (Blake) Hamilton died January 4, 1908, in the City of Kimball, Brule Co., SD, at age 81.

In 1900, William W. McKittrick is Retired and living the City of Kimball, Brule Co., SD, along with his wife, Mary A. McKittrick.

Laura M. Hamilton had married Clement Lemual McKittrick on September 13, 1890, at the Methodist Church, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, and by 1910 they were living beyond the outskirts of Wenatchee, Wenatchee Pct., Chelan Co., WA, where Clement was a Fruit Farmer. Clement's parents lived on the next farm. Clement and Laura's three children were all born in Chamberlain, Brule Co., SD. This is likely where Rebecca Jane (Blake) Hamilton died on January 4, 1908, at age 81.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 18, 1900, shows Clement McKrittrick (age 35) born August 1864 in Wisconsin to Ohio-born parents is a Farmer owning his own mortgaged farm in Willow Lake Twp., Brule Co., SD. Living with him is his wife of 10 years, Lara McKrittrick (age 36) born April 1864 in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents, with the only child born to her still alive. Also living there is his son: William McKrittrick (age 3) born October 1896 South Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents.

The 1905 South Dakota State Census taken in 1905 shows Pearl Husman (age 2) born in South Dakota to Illinois-born parents is living in White Lake Twp., Aurora Co., SD.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 5, 1910, shows C. L. McKittrick (age 45) born in Wisconsin to Ohio and Virginia-born parents is a Fruit Farmer owning his own mortgaged farm beyond the outskirts of Wenatchee, Wenatchee Pct., Chelan Co., WA. Living with him is his wife of 20 years, Laura McKittrick (age 46) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents, with all three children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three children, all born in South Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents: son Bryan McKittrick (age 13); son Marion McKittrick (age 8); and daughter Vivian McKittrick (age 4). Clement's parents live on the next farm.

Jacob Hamilton died April 23, 1912, in Wenatchee Pct., Chelan Co., WA, at about age 87.

The 1915 South Dakota State Census taken in 1915 shows Pearl Husman (age 2) born in South Dakota to Illinois-born parents is living in White Lake Twp., Aurora Co., SD.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 3, 1920, shows C. L. McKittrick (age 55) born in Wisconsin to Ohio and Virginia-born parents is a Fruit Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living on Wenatchee Ave., Suburban Pct., Chelan Co., WA. Living with him is his wife of 20 years, Laura McKittrick (age 56) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents, with all three children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in South Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents: son Bryan McKittrick (age 23) a Farm Laborer; daughter Marion McKittrick (age 18); and daughter Vivian McKittrick (age 14).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on July 21, 1920, shows Dick Husman (age 57) born in Illinois to German-born parents is a Hotel Keeper who owns his home free of a mortgage and is living in Presho City, Lyman Co., SD. Living with him are: his wife, Alice Husman (age 54) born in Illinois to Maryland-born parents; his unmarried son, Pearl Husman (age 17) born in South Dakota to Illinois-born parents; his granddaughter, Alice Gast (age 9) born in South Dakota to Iowa-born parents; his grandson, Lowell Gast (age 7) born in South Dakota to Iowa-born parents; and his granddaughter, Sylvia Gast (age 5) born in South Dakota to Iowa-born parents.

Vivian McKittrick graduated from Wenatchee High School, Wenatchee, Wenatchee Co., WA, in 1922.

Vivian McKittrick was in the Wenatchee High School, WA, Class of 1922.

Earl Roy Davenport, a bachelor, and Marion McKittrick, a maiden, were married October 22, 1923, in Centralia, Wenatchee Co., WA.

Earl Roy Davenport and Marion McKittrick Marriage Record.

William Bryan McKittrick, a bachelor, and Mary Myrtle Mason, a maiden, were married July 7, 1926, in Boise, Ada Co., ID.

William Bryan McKittrick and Mary Myrtle Mason Marriage Record.

Purl Theodore "Ted" Husman, a bachelor, and Vivian McKittrick, a maiden, were married October 24, 1927, in Ephrata, Grant Co., WA.

Purl Theodore "Ted" Husman and Vivian McKittrick Marriage Record.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 10, 1930, shows C. L. McKittrick (age 65) born in Wisconsin to Ohio and Virginia-born parents and first married at age 26 is a Fruit Farmer owning his own farm on Wenatchee Ave., Suburban Pct., Chelan Co., WA. Living with him is his wife, Laura McKittrick (age 66) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 27.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 24, 1930, shows William McKittrick (age 33) born in South Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 29 is a High School Teacher owning his own home worth $5,000 and is living on Normal Drive, Union Twp., Humboldt Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Myrtle McKittrick (age 30) born in Idaho to Illinois-born parents and first married at age 26, who is a High School Teacher.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Earl R. Davenport (age 37) born in Montana to Indiana-born parents and first married at age 23 is a Field Worker for the U. S. Public Health Service renting his home for $17/month and is living at 300 South 4th Street, 2nd Ward, City of Hamilton, Ward Twp., Ravalli Co., MT. Living with him is his wife, Marion Davenport (age 28) born in South Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 22. Also living there is his daughter, June E. Davenport (age 4-5/12) born in Washington to Montana and South Dakota-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 13, 1930, shows Purl Husman (age 27) born in South Dakota to Iowa and Illinois-born parents and first married at age 25 is a Bus Driver for a Bus Company who rents his home for $55/month and is living in an apartment building at 5120 Oakman Blvd., City of Dearborn, Wayne Co., MI. Living with him is his wife, Vivian Husman (age 24) born in South Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 22.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows May McKittirok (age 24) born in South Dakota to Nebraska and Wisconsin-born parents is an unmarried Restaurant Waitress Rooming on K Street, 2nd Ward, City of Eureka, Eureka Twp., Humboldt Co., CA.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 15, 1930, shows Dick H. Husman (age 67) born in Illinois to German-born parents and first married at age 21 is a Grocery Store Manager who rents his home for $20/month and is living in the Town of Seiling, Seiling Twp., Dewey Co., OK. Living with him is his wife, Alice Husman (age 64) born in Illinois to Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 18. Also living there are his three unmarried grandchildren, all born in South Dakota to Iowa-born parents: Alioc L. Gest (age 19); Lowell E. Gest (age 17); and Sylvia E. Gest (age 15).

Laura M. (Hamilton) McKittrick died July 9, 1935, in Wenatchee, Suburban Pct., Chelan Co., WA, at age 71. Buried in Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA.

Laura M. (Hamilton) McKittrick Death Record.

The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, Wednesday, July 10, 1935

MRS. LAURA H. M'KITTRICK

WENATCHEE, Wash., July 9. - Death today claimed Mrs. Laura Hamilton McKittrick, 71, at her home, after a week's illness. She came to the valley in 1908 with her husband. She leaves her widower, two daughters, a son and a brother.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 13, 1940, shows Earl R. Davenport (age 47) born in Montana, and 5 years ago was living in Ravalli Co., MT, and with 8 years of School, is a married Forest Lumberjack, and who owns his home worth $500 and is living in Stevens Twp., Ravalli Co., MT. Living with him are: his wife, Marion Davenport (age 38) born in South Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in Ravalli Co., MT, and with 2 years of High School; his daughter, June E. Davenport (age 14) born in Washington, and 5 years ago was living in Ravalli Co., MT, and with 7 years of School; his son, Robert E. Davenport (age 8) born in Montana, and 5 years ago was living in Ravalli Co., MT, and with 2 years of School; his son, William Davenport (age 6) born in Washington, and 5 years ago was living in Ravalli Co., MT; and his son, James H. Davenport (age 1) born in Montana.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 29, 1940, shows William B. McKittrick (age 42) born in South Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of College, is a married Public School Teacher who owns his home worth $6,500 and is living in Union Twp., Humboldt Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife, Mary McKittrick (age 40) born in Idaho, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of College, a Registrar at a State College; and his widowed father, Clement L. McKittrick (age 75) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA, and with 3 years of School.

Clement Lemual McKittrick died February 9, 1945, in Humboldt Co., CA, at age 80. Buried in Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA.

The Bakersfield Californian, Bakersfield, CA, Thursday, June 11, 1953

Wasco Resident to Teach in Okinawa School

WASCO - Vivian McKittrick, a teacher at Semitropic School for the past two years, will leave Aug. 1 for Okinawa. She will teach there in the school provided for the personnel of the Army, Navy and Air Force. While a resident of Wasco, Miss McKittrick was active in the Methodist Church, Shafter-Wasco Art Association, Community Concerts Inc. and the Wasco Business and Professional Woman's Club. Following a two-week visit in Santa Barbara, Miss McKittrick plans to attend summer session at Los Angeles State College. She will continue to study voice under Dr. Eldourd Lippe of Hollywood until her departure. She plans a future operatic career. She had hoped for a teaching assignment in Austria, so that she may study voice in Europe. Following her year in the Pacific, she plans to request an European post. Miss McKittrick has graduated from Humboldt State Teachers college at Arcata in Northern California. She had an apartment in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Homfeld during her two years in Wasco.

The Times Standard, Eureka, Humbolt Co., CA, Thursday, July 26, 1956

Social Afternoon Honors Teacher From Okinawa

Arcata - Mrs. W. B. McKittrick was hostess to a delightful affair in her attractive home on G street, Arcata, when she entertained in honor of her sister-in-law, Miss Vivian McKittrick, who was visiting from Okinawa, where she is teaching. The home was most attractive with gladiola and summer flowers with an exquisite arrangement of the flowers centering the table. Presiding at the table during the afternoon were Mesdames Allan M. Ham, Chris Christensen and Harry Griffiths. Guests, former friends of Miss McKittrick, while she lived in Arcata, were Mrs. Frances Williams, Mrs. Henel Everett, Mrs. Doris Mullins, Miss Mary Sample, Mr. Code Plunkett, Mrs. Albert Bood, Mrs. Eva Stahl, Mrs. Don Karshner, Miss Kate Buchannan, Mrs. Ruby Montgomery, Mrs. R. E. Peithman, Mrs. Ivan Milhous, and Mrs. Fred Telonicher. Miss McKittrick showed many beautiful things she had purchased or received in her travels in Okinawa, Hong Kong, Singapore and other places and as each guest arrived she was presented with a beautiful lemon fork of Thailand bronze by the guest of honor. Miss McKittrick left Friday for Los Angeles for a visit and will leave San Francisco on July 30 for Okinawa where she will teach again. She has been teaching there for the past three years. She was a member of the Samoa school faculty before leaving Arcata.

William Bryan McKittrick died December 12, 1960, in Humboldt Co., CA, at age 64. Buried in Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA.

Eureka Humboldt Standard, Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA, Monday, December 12, 1960

W. B. McKittrick, Prominent Arcatan, Dies Suddenly Of Heart Attack This A. M.

William B. McKittrick, a prominent figure in the sports picture of Humboldt County for nearly 40 years, died this  morning of a heart attack. He was 64. McKittrick came to Arcata Union High school in 1922 as a coach and teacher of the social sciences and he remained there until his retirement three years ago. During his long years at Arcata High he had coached basketball, football, baseball and track and there are many old-time followers of sports in Humboldt County who will remember McKittrick's athletic ability as well as his success as a coach. He played basketball for the old Arcata Firemen in the twenties and also was a baseball player on several amateur teams of the early days. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Mason McKittrick, a son, James R., who is a deputy district attorney here, and two sisters, Vivian McKittrick, of Lompoc, Calif., and Mrs. Earl Davenport of Snohomish, Wash. There are also several nieces and nephews. In recent years, McKittrick had been employed on the news staff of The Eureka Newspapers Inc. He had suffered from heart trouble, but his death was unexpected. Born October 27, 1896 at Kimball, South Dakota, McKittrick was graduated from Willamette University at Salem, Ore., and came to Humboldt County in 1922. During World War I he served in the navy and returned to Arcata High following his military service. In 1930, he joined the Army Reserve Officer Corps and in World War II he served in the army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. McKittrick retired from Arcata High in 1957 and since then had traveled extensively. The former coach was a member of American Legion post No. 274 of Arcata, the Arcata Masonic lodge, the Retired Teachers' Association, San Francisco Press Club and was past president of the Arcata Kiwanis club. McKittrick was known and admired by thousands who came in contact with him while students at Arcata High and then went on to remain fast friends through their adult life. It was recalled that he was an outstanding athlete during his college years at Willamette, where he was one of the all time greats in basketball. Funeral arrangements are pending at Paul's Funeral Chapel in Arcata.

The Eureka Humboldt Times, Eureka, Humboldt Co., CA, Monday, December 13, 1960

Heart Attack Fatal To William B. McKittrick, Former Arcata Coach

A heart attack yesterday claimed the life of William B. McKittrick,64, prominent Arcatan and Humbolt county sports figure for nearly 40 years. McKittrick came to Arcata Union High school in 1922 as a coach and teacher of the social sciences and he remained there until his retirement three years ago. During his long years at Arcata High he had coached basketball, football, baseball and track and there are many old-time followers of sports in Humboldt County who will remember McKittrick's athletic ability as well as his success as a coach. He played basketball for the old Arcata Firemen in the twenties and also was a baseball player on several amateur teams of the earlier days. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Mason McKittrick, a son, James R., who is a deputy district attorney here, and two sisters, Vivian McKittrick, of Lompoc, Calif., and Mrs. Earl Davenport of Snohomish, Wash. There are also several nieces and nephews. In recent years, McKittrick had been employed on the news staff of The Eureka Newspapers Inc. He had suffered from heart trouble, but his death was unexpected. Born October 27, 1896 at Kimball, South Dakota, McKittrick was graduated from Willamette University at Salem, Ore., and came to Humboldt County in 1922. During World War I he served in the navy and returned to Arcata High following his military service. In 1930, he joined the Army Reserve Officer Corps and in World War II he served in the army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. McKittrick retired from Arcata High in 1957 and since then had traveled extensively. The former coach was a member of American Legion post No. 274 of Arcata, the Arcata Masonic lodge, the Retired Teachers' Association, San Francisco Press Club and was past president of the Arcata Kiwanis club. McKittrick was known and admired by thousands who came in contact with him while students at Arcata High and then went on to remain fast friends through their adult life. It was recalled that he was an outstanding athlete during his college years at Willamette, where he was one of the all time greats in basketball. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at Paul's Chapel in Arcata. Donations to the Heart Fund, in lieu of flowers, is the family's request.

On June 11, 1970, Vivian McKittrick retired from the Lompoc Unified School District, after completing 24 years of teaching, 11 in Lompoc as a 3rd Grade teacher. She came to the district in August, 1959. She taught Grade Three, and also served as a counselor at El Camino Elementary School.

Vivian (McKittrick) Husman died October 8, 2005, in Hesperia, San Bernardino Co., CA, at age 100. Buried in Victor Valley Memorial Park, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA.

The Daily Press, Victorville, San Bernardino Co., CA, Thursday, October 13, 2005

Vivian McKittrick

Vivian McKittrick went to be with the Lord on Oct. 8, 2005. Vivian reached the grand age of 100 years. She lived in Hesperia for well over 40 years, and her many friends and her dogs will miss her greatly. Vivian was a teacher and loved to travel, especially to the Far East. She achieved many goals in her life, and she made an impression on everyone she met. She is survived by her great-nephews Robert, William and Jim Davenport and her grand-niece, June Davenport Lovenger. Vivian gave her life to Jesus Christ and had faith in his redemption. Graveside services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at Victor Valley Memorial Park, 15609 Eleventh Street in Victorville. Kern Hesperia Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Purl Theodore "Ted" Husman, aka P.T. or Doc, (b. 11-29-1902 in Kimball, Brule County, South Dakota; d. 6-30-1980 from lung cancer in Highland Park Manor Nursing Home, Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma--Buried in Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma) was the son of Dick Henry Husman and Alice (Engle) Husman.

He married Anna Rachel Cates (b. 5-6-1904 in Beaver, Beaver County, Oklahoma; d. 12-19-1961 in Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma from breast cancer--Buried in Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma), eldest child of David Andrew and Ina Isola (Singletary) Cates. They had no children.

Rachel and Ted were both chiropractors in Clinton, Oklahoma.

Family links:
Spouse:
Anna Rachel Cates Husman (1904 - 1961)

Anna Rachel Cates (b. 5-6-1904 in Beaver, Beaver County, Oklahoma; d. 12-19-1961 in Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma from breast cancer--Buried in Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma), eldest child of David Andrew and Ina Isola (Singletary) Cates, married Calvin Gray in 1932. Divorced.

They had no children; however, after the death of Beuna Cates in 1934, Rachel became the surrogate mother to Jimmie Ray and Ina May, Beuna and brother Elmer's two infant children.

Married Purl Theodore "Ted" Husman, aka P.T. or Doc, (b. 11-29-1902 in Kimball, Brule County, South Dakota; d. 6-30-1980 from lung cancer in Highland Park Manor Nursing Home, Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma--Buried in Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma). They had no children.

Rachel and Ted were both chiropractors in Clinton, Oklahoma.
 

Family links:
Parents:
David Andrew "Dave" Cates (1879 - 1956)
Ina Isola Singletary Cates (1888 - 1980)
 

Mary Elizabeth Gest (Husman) was my Grandfather George D. Husman's older sister. She was born 5 August 1889 to Dick H. Husman and Alice (Engle) Husman do not know where. She died 9 November 1918 at Lost Nation, Iowa. Married Louis Gest 4 November 1909 they had 3 children Alice Ione, Lowell and Sylvia. Sylvia must have been your Grandmother for I see she was married to Albert Campbell. I also have three pictures of her. Hope this helped you. Also other brothers were Richard Todd, Clarence and Purl Theodore Husman

Terry Lester a distant relative

 

Nobody really has any facts about my Great Grandma Mary E. Gest. She married Lewis Gest. Not sure when. She had 3 Children named Sylvia Gest, Lowell Gest, and Alice Gest. She was raised by Alice and Dick Husman in Seiling Oklahoma. My family really wants to know what happened to her. And also where she is buried. Anyone researching the Husman's??? Maybe you can help. I found a stone with Mary E. Colwell Gest on it on findgraves.com but not sure if that is her. Like I said I really need a maiden name. I am not sure if she is related to the Husman's or not. An old Census I found from Seiling Oklahoma says Mary is Alice and Drich's Grand daughter but my family says they are not related just simply stepped in to take care of my grandma when her parents passed. 
Again her name is Mary E. Gest (MARRIED)
Married to Lewis Gest
I am wanting to know where I can find her! Thanks

 Sorry made a mistake on my post. 
Mary & Lewis Gest Children are
Sylvia Gest, Lowell Gest, Alice Gest.

These Children where raised by Alice and Dick Husman in Seiling Oklahoma.

All three children were born in South Dakota.

Mary and Lewis Gest were both born in Iowa (according to a 1930's Seiling Oklahoma Census)

I am looking for Mary Gest's Maiden name.

Alice Ione Gest: Born January 24, 1911, in Unknown; Died September 9, 1999, in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK ( age 88). Married 1934 to Robert Otis Laird: Born June 3, 1905, in Oklahoma; Died October 1981 in Chickasha, Grady Co., OK ( age 67).

 

Sylvia E. Gest (1914 - 1970) married Albert Campbell (1912 - 1974)

Hi yes Mary would be my great grandma. Sylvia is my father's mother. I would love to have pictures if you could send them to my email. micacampbell@suddenlink.net

I have some other information I have pulled up on some of "our" family if you would like to see any of it. I would really really really love to see pictures. Thank you so much

Also have some questions on how you know she died? Our family thought for the longest that she was murdered but I have done some research on her and have found out that she might of died from the flu along with her husband. Can you tell me any information about this. I would absolutely love to speak with you. You seem to know a lot about my great grandma Mary. Also if you know where she is buried. My dad wants to know before he dies the story behind her.

I have no idea how Mary died, she was only 27 years old when she passed away. Like I said I have her dying 9 Nov 1918 in Lost Nation, Iowa. Can't even find it on the map, her husband Louis was only 36 when he passed away in Grandmound, Iowa. You might check their also for Mary. I'm not very good with computers so maybe my wife or daughter will help me with the pictures. In any event I will get them to you. If you need any further info on Mary's ancestors let me know.

A distant relative Terry

I also have a book that a husman lady gave me right before she died at the age of 100. I would love to share it with you if you need any of it.

Lou Gest died March 7, 1916, in Brule Co., SD.

The Missoulan, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Obituaries

RONAN - June E. Holdren, 83, of Ronan, passed away at the Retreat home in Polson from natural causes Friday, March 27, 2009. She was born Nov. 2, 1925, in Wenatchee, Wash., to Earl and Marian Davenport. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband Ralph Lovinger; daughter Linda Kempf; and her second husband, Norman Holdren, who passed away in November of 2008. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia (Bill) Triggs of Polson, and Judy Ramer (Warren) of Missoula; son Raymond (Judy) Lovinger of Washington; and her brothers Bob Davenport (Betty), Tom Davenport and Bill Davenport; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, April 3, for June and Norman at the Charlo Senior Citizens center in Charlo. Inurnment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson. Memorials are suggested to the Mission Valley Animal Shelter. Condolences may also be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.

 

Funeral Services for Ruth (Mitchell) Byors-Husman, 99, long time Clinton resident will be held 10:00 Wednesday, December 23, 2009 in the Kiesau Memorial Chapel, officiated by Doyle Kinney and burial will follow in the Clinton Cemetery under the direction of the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home. Ruth Mitchell was born January 20, 1910 to Judge E. L. Mitchell and Ethel (Madden) Mitchell in Cheyenne, Oklahoma and passed away early Sunday morning, December 20, 2009 in the Methodist Health Care Center in Clinton, Oklahoma. Ruth was six years old when the family moved to Clinton. She started her formal schooling in the Wilson Building and attended all 12 years of school in Clinton and graduated around 1928. During her high school years she became interested in painting and learned to paint in all Medias including china. She earned many blue ribbons while in high school for her paintings. She also served as newspaper editor of the "Whirlwind", then the school paper at Jr. High School and her junior and senior year she was the editor of the paper and year book. She also lettered in Tennis and received her gold "C" her senior year. She continued her education at Southwestern in Weatherford, OK and after two years she earned her teachers certificate. She started her teaching career in Butler and taught for three years. She returned back to Southwestern College where she again achieved and received honors, serving as president of more than one club. She returned to teaching and taught in Hobart for three years. She became her father's secretary and during this time she belonged to business and professional women's organization and was a member of the original Playhouse Organization. She taught herself how to tap dance and during intermission and between the acts, she would entertain. On October 17, 1941 she married Mr. J.B. Byors, they made their home in Amarillo, TX. Whlie living in Amarillo she enrolled in the Center which was the Texas State University to finish her degree. She became an accomplished bowler and became the president of the Women's Bowling League and that same year Amarillo hosted the Texas Women's Bowling Association Tournament. In 1959 Mr. Byors health began to decline and they moved back to Clinton. She worked for Eph Monroe managing his insurance company for two years before Hap Gilham purchased it and she worked for him until his selling to J. Joe Smith. She then worked as a federal employee at the Clinton Sherman Air Force Base for 7 years. She was the last civilian or military person to be on the base when it closed on November 20, 1965. She married Dr. P.T. Husman in Clinton in Clinton where they continued to make their home. She belonged to numerous bridge clubs, dance clubs, social clubs, church groups and the Eastern Star where she went through all the chairs and became the Worthy Matron. She was also a member of the AARP and Retired Teachers Association. Ruth was baptized in the First Christian Church when she was 13 years old and has been a member since then. She has spent several years ministering to the Christian Women Fellowship in the Church. She is preceded in death by her beloved granddaddy, W.P. Madden, her parents, Judge E.L. and Ethel Mitchell, two brothers, Bryan L. Mitchell and Norris Mitchell and a sister, Bernice Mitchell Peace; both husbands, James B. Byors and Dr. P.T. Husman and a step-son, James F. Byors. She is survived by nephews, H.W. Peace II and his wife, Norma and their children, Hugh Peace and wife, Jana, Susannah Robinson and husband, Mike, and their two sons, Austen and Brady; Michael Mitchell and wife, Jan and their daughters, Jennifer and her husbandand their two sons, Cory and Craig; Marsha and husband and their two daughters, Ema and Elise; Roger Mitchell and wife, Nancy and their two daughters, Darla and her two sons, Kyle and Tyler and Sara Mitchell. She is also survived by a special nephew, Leighton Laird and wife, Glenna, Chickasha and one sister-in-law Rowena Mitchell, Tulsa, OK.
Published in The Oklahoman on December 23, 2009