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     Lester Oran Albertson was born on 5 October 1907 in Edson area, Sherman County, Kansas.² Lester's daughter, Joanne Skelton, remembers when he had to obtain a birth certificate in 1954, for Social Security purposes. She remembers the efforts her parents went to in order to do this. There was some discussion at the time about his exact name. So the documents chosen to get the delayed birth certificate were those which showed the name he wanted to use. The question was whether he was Lester Oran or Oran Lester. Apparently his mother chose to agree with him as she signed an affidavit to accompany his application.² He was the son of Oran Jesse Albertson and Lucie Rachel Smalley.²
     He appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 at Broadway Ave in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, in the household of his parents Oran and Lucie Rachel Albertson. He was listed as Lester Albertson, son, age 2, born in Kansas, his father born in Iowa and his mother born in Kansas.³ He moved to Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon, in August 1911 with his parents Oran and Lucie Rachel Albertson. The family traveled by train.
     On 16 January 1920 he appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Oran and Lucie Rachel Albertson. He was listed as Lester O Albertson, son, age 12, born in Kansas and had attended school.⁴ Lester Oran Albertson graduated on 31 May 1922 from Oak Plain Elementary School, District 39, Halsey vicinity, Linn County, Oregon.
     At Potter-Halsey Road in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 8 April 1930 in the household of his parents Oran and Lucie Rachel Albertson. He was listed as Lester Albertson, age 22, single, born in Kansas. He was able to read and write and his occupation was a laborer on a general farm.⁵
     He married Wilma Anna Falk, daughter of Julius Adolph Falk and Florence Edna Bond, in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 4 November 1933.^6,7 A newspaper article was printed on 9 November 1933 in the Harrisburg Bulletin, Harrisburg, Oregon about the marriage of Lester Oran Albertson and Wilma Anna Falk. It read: O.J.[sic] Albertson and Miss Wilma Falk were married Saturday. The ceremony took place at Albany. They will live on the Albertson farm west of Halsey. Miss Falk is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Falk. A party was given at the Chester Custis home Satuday night. An invitation had been sent the couple to come, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Albertson, but without the knowledge that a wedding had taken place. They attended and turned the joke.⁸
     Lester and Wilma appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 12 April 1940 in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was enumerated as Lester Albertson, age 33, born in Kansas, a farmer on his own farm valued at $600. He had completed the 8th grade. Wilma Albertson was shown as his wife, age 29, born in Oregon and had completed 4 years of high school. They both had been living in the same house in 1935. Their daughter Joanne was listed as living with them.⁹ Lester was listed in a directory for Linn County, Oregon, in 1953. This was the Linn and North Benton Counties Farm & Agricultural Directory where he was listed as Lester Albertson at Halsey, with 55 acres, in Section 14, Township 13, Range 4W.¹⁰ Lester and Wilma were listed in a directory for Linn County, Oregon, in 1956. It showed Lester & Welma [sic] Albertson: R1 B 257 Halsey with 112 acres, Section 23, Township 13, Range 4W.¹¹ Lester became a widower at his wife's death on 22 September 1982.¹² He was named as an heir in the will of Wilma Anna Albertson, After his wife's death in 1982.¹³ Lester's child, Oran Lester Albertson, died on 6 March 1987 at age 44.¹⁴ As of 29 August 2002, Lester Oran Albertson lived at 30983 Oak Plain Drive, Halsey, Oregon.¹⁵
     Lester died on 24 March 2004 at home in Halsey vicinity, Linn County, Oregon, at age 96.¹⁶
     An obituary for Lester Oran Albertson was published in the Albany Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon on 26 March 2004. It read:
His body was buried on 27 March 2004 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^16,17 His grave marker inscription reads: ALBERTSON, LESTER O. OCT 5, 1907, MAR 24 2004. TOGETHER FOREVER. This is on a double stone with wife Wilma.^18,17
     An obituary for Lester Oran Albertson was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 31 March 2004.¹⁹

     Lucie Rachel Smalley was born on 5 August 1886 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas.² She was the daughter of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman.
     In 1895 in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared on the 1895 State census in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. Her listing showed Lucy Smalley, age 9, born in Kansas.³
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, she appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 13 June 1900 in the household of her parents Lafayette and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was listed as Lucy R. Smalley, a white single female, age 13, born Aug 1886, in Kansas, her father born in Ohio and her mother in Illinois. She had attended school for 8 months and could read and write.⁴
     Lucie Rachel Smalley appeared on the 1905 state census in Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, on 1 March 1905, in the household of her parents, Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Smalley. She was enumerated as Lucy Smalley,born in Kansas, age 14, although that age appears to be incorrect. Her younger sister Lake who was 14 was not listed on this census.⁵
     She married Oran Jesse Albertson, son of Nathan Elias Albertson and Mary Magdalene Hockett, in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, on 18 April 1906. They were married by H. M. Kellog, Probate Judge..⁶ Lucie had a daughter, Buena born in 1904, before they were married. Buena used the Albertson name and was considered Oran's daughter.⁷
     Lucie and Oran appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 at Broadway Ave in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Ora Albertson, age 27 married one time for 4 years, born in Iowa. His occupation was fireman for the railroad, working for wages. Her listing was shown as Lucy Albertson, wife, married one time for 4 years with two children, both living. She was listed as born in Kansas.. Their children Buena and Lester were listed as living with them.⁸ In August 1911 Lucie and Oran moved to Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon, They traveled by train to visit Oran's brother, Arthur Albertson, who had previously come to Oregon. They liked it so well, they rented a farm and stayed.. Their children Lester, Vida and Buena went with them.
     Lucie Rachel Smalley was listed as nearest relative on draft registration of Oran Jesse Albertson on 12 September 1918 in Linn County, Oregon.⁹
     On 16 January 1920 Lucie and Oran appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Oran J Albertson, married, age 37, born in Iowa. He lived on rented property with occupation as farmer on a general farm working on his own account. She was listed as Lucie R Albertson, wife, age 34, born in Kansas.. Their children Lester, Vida and Buena were listed as living with them.¹⁰ On 27 March 1928 Lucie was immersed in Halsey Christian Church, Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.¹¹
     At Potter-Halsey Road in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Lucie and Oran appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 8 April 1930. He was listed as Oran Albertson, age 47, born in Iowa, who was first married at age 22. He was a farmer, living on a rented farm and they owned a radio. Lucie was his wife, age 43, born in Kansas and first married at 17.. Their son Lester was listed as living with them. Their daughter Vida and her family were living next door.¹²
     Lucie and Oran appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 12 April 1940 in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Ora Albertson, age 58, born in Iowa, a farmer on his own farm valued at $800. He had completed the 7th grade. His wife was enumerated as Lucie Albertson, age 53, born in Kansas, and had completed the 8th grade. They both were living in the same house in 1935.¹³ In September 1946 Lucie and Oran moved to 2434 Columbia Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, This was next door to their daughter, Vida and her husband Fred Johnson..¹⁴ Lucie became a widow at her husband's death on 1 April 1948.^15,16,17 Lucie was listed in a directory for Lane County, Oregon, in 1949. She was shown as Lucie Alberston (OJ), at 2434 Columbia.¹⁸
     Lucie died on 20 August 1960 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 74.^19,2 Her death certificate lists her as Lucie Rachael Albertson, having lived in Eugene, Oregon for 14 years, current address as 3585 1/2 Nob Hill Lane. It shows her date of birth as 8-5-86, born in Kansas, father: L.F. Smalley; mother: Rosa Shipman; informant: Vida Johnson, Daughter. Cause of death was acute coronary occlusion, due to arteroscleactic heart disease of 10 years.¹⁹
     An obituary for Lucie Rachel Albertson was published in the Albany Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon in August 1960. It read:

     The funeral for Lucie Rachel Smalley was held 23 August 1960 in Poole-Larsen Chapel, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. Lucie's granddaughter, Joanne Albertson, attended the funeral service. The Funeral Folder handed out at the service read: In Memory of Lucie R. Albertson; Date of Birth - Aug. 5, 1886; Passed Away - Aug. 20, 1960; Services at Poole-Larsen Chapel - Aug. 23, 1960 , 2:00 p.m; Officiating - Rev. Leo Woodruff; Irene Welch, Soloist ; Inez Morrow, Organist; Concluding services - Rest Haven Memorial Park; Poole-Larsen Funeral Home Funeral Directors.²⁰ She was buried on 23 August 1960 in Rest-Haven Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.^21,22 The inscription on her grave marker reads: LUCIE R. ALBERTSON; MOTHER; AUG. 5, 1886 - AUG. 20, 1960.^14,22

     Oran Jesse Albertson was born on 9 May 1882 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa.^2,3 He was the son of Nathan Elias Albertson and Mary Magdalene Hockett.
     In 1885 he appeared in the household of Nathan Elias Albertson on the 1885 state census in Township 86, Range 21, Section 12, Grant Township, Hardin County, Iowa. He was listed as Alvon O. Albertson, age 2, born in Hardin County, Iowa. Note that both the name and birthplace appear to be incorrect.⁴
     About 1890 in Sherman County, Kansas, he appeared in a photograph with his parents Nathan and Mary Magdalene Albertson.⁵
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 15 June 1900 in the household of his parents Nathan and Mary Magdalene Albertson. He was listed as Oran J. Albertson, an 18 year old born in May of 1882, a son. Oran was born in Iowa, his father in Indiana and his mother in Iowa. His occupation was farm hand and he had attended school for 5 months and could read and write.⁶
     He married Lucie Rachel Smalley, daughter of Lafayette Pierce Smalley and Rosa Ella Shipman, in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, on 18 April 1906. They were married by H. M. Kellog, Probate Judge..⁷ Lucie had a daughter, Buena born in 1904, before they were married. Buena used the Albertson name and was considered Oran's daughter.⁸
     Oran and Lucie appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1910 at Broadway Ave in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. He was listed as Ora Albertson, age 27 married one time for 4 years, born in Iowa. His occupation was fireman for the railroad, working for wages. Her listing was shown as Lucy Albertson, wife, married one time for 4 years with two children, both living. She was listed as born in Kansas.. Their children Buena and Lester were listed as living with them.⁹ In August 1911 Oran and Lucie moved to Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon, They traveled by train to visit Oran's brother, Arthur Albertson, who had previously come to Oregon. They liked it so well, they rented a farm and stayed.. Their children Lester, Vida and Buena went with them.
     Oran Jesse Albertson registered for the WWI draft on 12 September 1918 in Linn County, Oregon. He registered as Ora Jessee Albertson, RFD 1, Halsey, Oregon, age 36, native born, self-employed farmer.¹⁰
     On 16 January 1920 Oran and Lucie appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Oran J Albertson, married, age 37, born in Iowa. He lived on rented property with occupation as farmer on a general farm working on his own account. She was listed as Lucie R Albertson, wife, age 34, born in Kansas.. Their children Lester, Vida and Buena were listed as living with them.¹¹ On 28 March 1928 Oran was immersed by minister C. Adrian Sias, in Halsey Christian Church, Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.¹²
     At Potter-Halsey Road in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Oran and Lucie appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 8 April 1930. He was listed as Oran Albertson, age 47, born in Iowa, who was first married at age 22. He was a farmer, living on a rented farm and they owned a radio. Lucie was his wife, age 43, born in Kansas and first married at 17.. Their son Lester was listed as living with them. Their daughter Vida and her family were living next door.¹³
     Oran and Lucie appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 12 April 1940 in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Ora Albertson, age 58, born in Iowa, a farmer on his own farm valued at $800. He had completed the 7th grade. His wife was enumerated as Lucie Albertson, age 53, born in Kansas, and had completed the 8th grade. They both were living in the same house in 1935.¹⁴ In September 1946 Oran and Lucie moved to 2434 Columbia Street, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, This was next door to their daughter, Vida and her husband Fred Johnson..¹⁵
     Oran died on 1 April 1948 at 2434 Columbia Street in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 65.^16,2,3 Cause of death shown on death certificate is Cerebral Hemorrhage.¹⁶
     An obituary for Oran Jesse Albertson was published in the Albany Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon in April 1948. It read:

     Another obituary for Oran Jesse Albertson was published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, in April 1948.³
     His funeral folder read: In Memory of ORAN J. ALBERTSON, Born May 9, 1882. Passed Away April 1, 1948. Services at Poole-Larsen Chapel Abril [sic] 5, 1948 2:00 P.M. Officiating Rev. W. W. White & Rev. W. O. Jones. Lucille Olson, Soloist. Inez Morrow, Organist. Concluding services Vault Interment Rest Haven Memorial Park. Funeral Director Arthur W. Larsen.¹⁷ His body was buried on 5 April 1948 in Rest-Haven Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.^18,19 His grave marker inscription reads: ORAN J. ALBERTSON; FATHER; MAY 9, 1882 - APR. 1, 1948.^15,19
     Oran Jesse Albertson was listed in a directory in 1953 in Linn County, Oregon, in their Farm & Agricultural Directory as Albertson, O.J. 2434 Columbia St, Eugene with 117 acres, S-3, T-14, R-4W. This directory was printed after O.J.'s death, but the land was still owned by his spouse and farmed by his son Lester.²⁰

     Wilma Anna Falk was born on 27 January 1912 at home in Harrisburg area, Linn County, Oregon.³ She was the daughter of Julius Adolph Falk and Florence Edna Bond.^3,4
     About 1920 in Linn County, Oregon, she appeared in a photograph with her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk.⁵
     On 5 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk. She was listed as Wilma A. Falk, daughter, age 7, born in Oregon, and had attended school.⁶
     At County Road in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 14 April 1930 in the household of her parents Julius and Florence Edna Falk. She was listed as Wilma A. Falk, daughter, a white, single female age 18, born in Oregon, her father born in Wisconsin and her mother born in Oregon. Her occupation was listed as farm laborer on a general farm.⁷
     A newspaper article tells about when their home burned: Loses Valuable Home by Fire. The large frame house of Julius Falk burned Thursday afternoon. Most of the furniture in the lower story was saved. A large crowd gathered, but could do nothing to stop the fire. It is said to have started in the upper story of the building but nobody knows how unless it be from the flue. Mr. Falk had carried insurance on it for years but lately had let the policy lapse. The fire was discovered about 4 o'clock when a daughter, Violet, went upstairs to rest, as she was not feeling well. She saw the fire in the attic and gave the alarm. Mr. Falk was gone at the time. Arrangements are under way to replace the house. It was built 19 years ago. Another clipping states Card of Thanks. We wish to thank those who were so kind and thoughful during the loss of our house. Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone who helped in removing the contents during the fire, and we wish to especially thank all who had contributed to our home since. Julius Falk and family.⁸
     She married Lester Oran Albertson, son of Oran Jesse Albertson and Lucie Rachel Smalley, in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 4 November 1933.^9,10 A newspaper article was printed on 9 November 1933 in the Harrisburg Bulletin, Harrisburg, Oregon about the marriage of Wilma Anna Falk and Lester Oran Albertson. It read: O.J.[sic] Albertson and Miss Wilma Falk were married Saturday. The ceremony took place at Albany. They will live on the Albertson farm west of Halsey. Miss Falk is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Falk. A party was given at the Chester Custis home Satuday night. An invitation had been sent the couple to come, addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Albertson, but without the knowledge that a wedding had taken place. They attended and turned the joke.¹¹
     Wilma and Lester appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 12 April 1940 in Shedd Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was enumerated as Lester Albertson, age 33, born in Kansas, a farmer on his own farm valued at $600. He had completed the 8th grade. Wilma Albertson was shown as his wife, age 29, born in Oregon and had completed 4 years of high school. They both had been living in the same house in 1935. Their daughter Joanne were listed as living with them.¹² Wilma and Lester were listed in a directory for Linn County, Oregon, in 1956. It showed Lester & Welma [sic] Albertson: R1 B 257 Halsey with 112 acres, Section 23, Township 13, Range 4W.¹³ Wilma Anna Albertson was named as an heir in the will of Florence Edna Falk, After her mother's death in 1979.¹
     Wilma died on 22 September 1982 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, at age 70.¹⁴ The cause of death was pneumonia due to lymphoma.¹⁴
     An obituary for Wilma Anna Albertson was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 23 September 1982. It read:

     Her funeral folder stated: IN MEMORY OF WILMA ANNA ALBERTSON 1912--1982. Services at the Halsey Christian Church September 24, 1982 2:00 pm, Rev. Kim Hastings & Rev. John Schmidt, Officiating. Music By Mrs. Richard Moore, Soloist Mrs. Omar Falk, Organist Vocal Selections "It is Well with My Soul" "Nearer, My God To Thee." Bearers: Art Case, John Shukis, Vernon Coon, Omar Falk, Fred Dannen, Norman Coon. Concluding Services Private Alford Cemetery. Her body was buried on 24 September 1982 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^15,16 The inscription on her grave marker reads: ALBERTSON, WILMA A. JAN 27, 1912, SEPT 22, 1982. TOGETHER FOREVER. This is on a double stone with husband Lester.^17,16
     Wilma Anna Albertson left a will where the following were named as heirs: Joanne Gayle Skelton, Oran Lester Albertson, Lynne Ilene Barnes and Lester Oran Albertson. A portion of the will stated: I give, devise and bequeath all of my property, real and personal, which I now have, may die possessed of or be entitled to, to my beloved husband, Lester O. Albertson, excepting the sum of One ($1.00) Dollar each, which I give, devise and bequeath to my children, namely: Oran L. Albertson, son, Renton, Washington; Lynne I. Barnes, daughter, Troutdale, Oregon; Joanne Gayle Skelton, daughter, Cottage Grove, Oregon.¹⁸

     Julius Adolph Falk was born on 4 December 1880 in Avoca, Iowa County, Wisconsin.^3,4,5 He was the son of Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Boehm.^6,7 Julius Adolph Falk was baptized on 18 April 1881 in St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin.³
     In Eldorado Township, Stevens County, Minnesota, Julius appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 2 June 1900. He was listed as a boarder in the household of George A. Budlong. Julius was a farmer, age 19, born Dec 1880 in Wisconsin.⁸
     On 30 September 1905,Julius Adolph Falk and Theodore Falk purchased real estate from R. A. Githens and Sarah E. Githens, Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon. The property was described as the NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the S 1/2 of the NE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of Section 21, Township 14S, Range 4W, in Linn County, Oregon, containing 280 acres.⁹ On 28 July 1908,Julius Adolph Falk purchased real estate from Maud and George Hayden, O. E. and J. L. Greenwood and Jonathan H. Frakes, in Harrisburg area, Linn County, Oregon. The property was described as the E 1/2 of the NW 1/4 and the W 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of section 34, township 14S, range 4W in Linn County Oregon containing 160 acres more or less.. This same property was deeded to Julius by Geo J Wilhelm and Cecil O. Wilhelm on the 1st of April 1910.^10,11 On 2 January 1909,Julius Adolph Falk sold real estate to Theodore Falk, Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon. This was his undivided one half interest in the property they had purchased together from Githens in 1905.¹²
     He married Florence Edna Bond, daughter of John Howard Bond and Mary Ann O'Neal, at the house of J. H. Bond in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 27 March 1910. The witnesses who signed were Roy Bond and John Howard Bond.^13,14 The Return of Marriage, signed by J.W. Miller, county clerk, shows the husband was J.A. Falk of Harrisburg, Oregon, a 29 year old farmer born in Wisconsin, whose parents were born in Germany. The wife was Florence E. Bond of Halsey, Oregon; age 18, born in Oregon , her father's birthplace Oregon, and her mother's birthplace Iowa. It was the first marriage for each of them.¹³
     Julius and Florence appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken in April 1910 in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Julius A. Falk, married, age 29. It was his first marriage and he was married less than a year. He was born in Wisconsin and his parents were born in Germany. His occupation was farmer on an owned, mortaged general farm. She was listed as Florence E. Falk, married one time less than a year, age 18, born in Oregon..¹⁵ Julius's child, Howard Ludwig Falk, died on 22 December 1910.^16,17 It must have been a sad Christmas for Florence and Julius that year, their first Christmas as husband and wife, as their first child was buried on Christmas Eve.
     Julius Adolph Falk registered for the WWI draft on 12 September 1918 in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon. He stated he was 37, born 4 Dec 1880, a farmer whose nearest relative was his wife, Florence. His description was tall, medium build, with blue eyes and light hair.¹⁸
     About 1920 in Linn County, Oregon, Julius and Florence were photographed with their children Wilma, Lois and Erma.¹⁹
     On 5 January 1920 Julius and Florence appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Julius A Falk, age 39, born in Wisconsin, his parents born in Germany. He lived on an owned, mortgaged farm. His occupation was farmer on a general farm working on his own account. She was listed as Florence Falk, wife, age 28, born in Oregon. Their children Wilma, Lois and Erma were listed as living with them.²⁰ Julius Adolph Falk was listed in a Lane County telephone directory in 1924 in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon, as J.A. Falk, phone number 14-F-12.²¹ He signed the death certificate as informant at the death of George H. Pullen on 24 June 1928.^22,23,24
     At County Road in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Julius and Florence appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 14 April 1930. He was listed as Julius A. Falk, age 49, born in Wisconsin, his parents born in Germany. He had first married at age 29. His occupation was farmer on a general farm which he owned. She was listed as Florence E. Falk, wife, age 38, born in Oregon, who had first married at age 18. Their children Wilma, Lois, Erma, Violet and Gerald were listed as living with them.²⁵
     A newspaper article tells about when their home burned: Loses Valuable Home by Fire. The large frame house of Julius Falk burned Thursday afternoon. Most of the furniture in the lower story was saved. A large crowd gathered, but could do nothing to stop the fire. It is said to have started in the upper story of the building but nobody knows how unless it be from the flue. Mr. Falk had carried insurance on it for years but lately had let the policy lapse. The fire was discovered about 4 o'clock when a daughter, Violet, went upstairs to rest, as she was not feeling well. She saw the fire in the attic and gave the alarm. Mr. Falk was gone at the time. Arrangements are under way to replace the house. It was built 19 years ago. Another clipping states Card of Thanks. We wish to thank those who were so kind and thoughful during the loss of our house. Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone who helped in removing the contents during the fire, and we wish to especially thank all who had contributed to our home since. Julius Falk and family.²⁶
     Julius and Florence appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 24 April 1940 in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was shown as Julius Falk, age 59, born in Wisconsin, occupation farmer. She was listed as Florence Falk, age 48, born in Oregon. They each had completed 8 grades of school. Their children Violet and Gerald were listed as living with them. The family had lived at the same house in 1935. It was valued at $500.²⁷
     In 1942 Julius Adolph Falk registered for the World War II draft in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon. He listed his birthdate as Dec. 4, 1880 at Avoca, Wic. He was a self-employed farmer.²⁸
     Julius died on 30 August 1944 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 63.^29,30,31 According to the death certificate his cause of death was ventribular fibrillation, due to Coronary occlusion.²⁹
     An obituary for Julius Adolph Falk was published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 1 September 1944. It read:
He was buried on 3 September 1944 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^30,33 His grave marker inscription reads: FALK. JULIUS A. 1880-1944. TOGETHER FOREVER. This is on a double stone with his wife Florence.^34,33

     Florence Edna Bond was born on 18 October 1891 in Creswell area, Lane County, Oregon.³ She was the daughter of John Howard Bond and Mary Ann O'Neal.^4,5,6 About 1894 she moved to Lone Rock vicinity, Gilliam County, Oregon, with John and Mary her father and her mother and four brothers and sisters.
     In Lone Rock, Lone Rock Precinct, Gilliam County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 6 June 1900 in the household of her parents John and Mary Ann Bond. She was listed as Florence Bond, age 8, born in Oct 1891, in Oregon. Her occupation was listed as at school.⁶ About 1905 she moved to Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon, with John and Mary her father and her mother and two brothers.
     She married Julius Adolph Falk, son of Ludwig Falk and Anna Louise Boehm, at the house of J. H. Bond in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 27 March 1910. The witnesses who signed were Roy Bond and John Howard Bond.^7,8 The Return of Marriage, signed by J.W. Miller, county clerk, shows the husband was J.A. Falk of Harrisburg, Oregon, a 29 year old farmer born in Wisconsin, whose parents were born in Germany. The wife was Florence E. Bond of Halsey, Oregon; age 18, born in Oregon , her father's birthplace Oregon, and her mother's birthplace Iowa. It was the first marriage for each of them.⁷
     Florence and Julius appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken in April 1910 in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Julius A. Falk, married, age 29. It was his first marriage and he was married less than a year. He was born in Wisconsin and his parents were born in Germany. His occupation was farmer on an owned, mortaged general farm. She was listed as Florence E. Falk, married one time less than a year, age 18, born in Oregon..⁹ Florence's child, Howard Ludwig Falk, died on 22 December 1910.^10,11 It must have been a sad Christmas for Florence and Julius that year, their first Christmas as husband and wife, as their first child was buried on Christmas Eve.
     Florence Edna Falk was listed as nearest relative on draft registration of Julius Adolph Falk on 12 September 1918 in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.¹² Florence Edna Falk was named as an heir in the will of John Howard Bond, After her father's death in March 1919.¹³
     About 1920 in Linn County, Oregon, Florence and Julius were photographed with their children Wilma, Lois and Erma.¹⁴
     On 5 January 1920 Florence and Julius appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Julius A Falk, age 39, born in Wisconsin, his parents born in Germany. He lived on an owned, mortgaged farm. His occupation was farmer on a general farm working on his own account. She was listed as Florence Falk, wife, age 28, born in Oregon. Their children Wilma, Lois and Erma were listed as living with them.¹⁵
     At County Road in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Florence and Julius appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 14 April 1930. He was listed as Julius A. Falk, age 49, born in Wisconsin, his parents born in Germany. He had first married at age 29. His occupation was farmer on a general farm which he owned. She was listed as Florence E. Falk, wife, age 38, born in Oregon, who had first married at age 18. Their children Wilma, Lois, Erma, Violet and Gerald were listed as living with them.¹⁶
     A newspaper article tells about when their home burned: Loses Valuable Home by Fire. The large frame house of Julius Falk burned Thursday afternoon. Most of the furniture in the lower story was saved. A large crowd gathered, but could do nothing to stop the fire. It is said to have started in the upper story of the building but nobody knows how unless it be from the flue. Mr. Falk had carried insurance on it for years but lately had let the policy lapse. The fire was discovered about 4 o'clock when a daughter, Violet, went upstairs to rest, as she was not feeling well. She saw the fire in the attic and gave the alarm. Mr. Falk was gone at the time. Arrangements are under way to replace the house. It was built 19 years ago. Another clipping states Card of Thanks. We wish to thank those who were so kind and thoughful during the loss of our house. Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone who helped in removing the contents during the fire, and we wish to especially thank all who had contributed to our home since. Julius Falk and family.¹⁷
     Florence and Julius appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 24 April 1940 in North Harrisburg Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was shown as Julius Falk, age 59, born in Wisconsin, occupation farmer. She was listed as Florence Falk, age 48, born in Oregon. They each had completed 8 grades of school. Their children Violet and Gerald were listed as living with them. The family had lived at the same house in 1935. It was valued at $500.¹⁸ Florence became a widow at her husband's death on 30 August 1944.^19,20,21 Florence was listed in a directory for Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon, at Rt 2, Box 37 between 1953 and 1957. She was listed with 160 acres, in Section 34, Township 14, Range 4W.^22,23
     Florence's oldest granddaughter, Joanne Albertson Skelton, remembered that her grandmother always sent a birthday card to the grandchildren. Enclosed with the card there was always a dollar bill.²⁴ Joanne received as a wedding gift from her grandmother, Florence Falk, a cut-class candy dish. Joanne was told that her grandmother had received that dish as a wedding gift and she had determined to pass it on to her oldest granddaughter for her wedding.²⁴
     Florence died on 1 June 1979 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 87.^3,25,26
     An obituary for Florence Edna Falk was published in The Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon in June 1979. It read:
Her body was buried on 6 June 1979 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^25,3,27 The inscription on her grave marker reads: FALK, FLORENCE E. 1891-1979 TOGETHER FOREVER. This is on a double stone with her husband Julius.^28,27
     Another obituary for Florence Edna Falk was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon in June 1979. It read:

     Florence Edna Falk left a will dated on 13 April 1954 in Linn County, Oregon. Following were named as heirs: Wilma Anna Albertson, Lois Verl Lotspeich, Erma Evaline Grinde, Violet Margaret Krebs and Gerald Keith Falk Quoting from the will we find: I give, bequeath and devise unto my son, Gerald Falk, all of the personal property of my estate of whatever kind or nature, and the following described real property, to-wit: The East half of the Northwest quarter and the East [sic] half of the Northeast quarter of section 34 in T. 14 S., R. 4 W. of the W. M., Linn County, Oregon, EXCEPT that portion thereof sold to Linn County by deed recorded Vol. 65, page 511, Linn County Deed Records. And that said Gerald Falk in consideration of said premises shall pay the sum of Two hundred fifty and no/100 ($250.00) Dollars, to each of the following: Wilma Albertson, Lois V. Lotspeich, Erma Grilnde, Violet Falk Krebs.²⁹

     Harry Edward Skelton was born on 2 April 1913 in Caruthers, Fresno County, California.¹ He was the son of John Chester Skelton and Mattie Herendeen.
     He married Mary Jane Caldwell in Cottage Grove area, Lane County, Oregon, on 21 June 1936.^2,3
     He married Joanne Gayle Albertson, daughter of Lester Oran Albertson and Wilma Anna Falk, at Chapel of Promise in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, on 10 July 1972.⁴ Harry and Joanne traveled to Reno to get married on July 10, 1972. They chose to use the Chapel of Promise, 495 Keystone Ave., Reno, Nevada, because Harry's son had used that chapel for his wedding the previous year. Some years later Harry and Joanne were in Reno and tried to revisit the site and discovered it appeared to be out of business as the same address seemed to be a pizza parlor. The minister who married them, Rev. V. Thompson, was black. When he read Harry's name during the ceremony, he misread it and at first used the name Harvey instead.⁵
     After Harry and Joanne returned from their honeymoon, there was a reception for them at the James Hemenway home in Cottage Grove, Oregon on Sunday, 23 Jul 1972. Family and friends were there to help celebrate.⁵
     In July 1975 Harry and Joanne moved to 1060 East Harrison Ave, Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon.⁵
     10 July 1997 Harry Edward Skelton and Joanne Gayle Albertson had been married 25 years. Harry's children and grandchildren hosted a reception for them on July 26th at the Church of Christ, Cottage Grove, Oregon.⁵
     Harry died on 31 January 1999 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 85. The cause of death was congestive heart failure. His wife and family were with him at the hospital. He was buried at Rest-Haven Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.⁶ His grave marker inscription reads: Harry E. Skelton. Apr. 2, 1913. Jan. 31, 1999.⁶

     Oran Lester Albertson was born on 7 September 1942 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.¹ He was the son of Lester Oran Albertson and Wilma Anna Falk.^2,3 The Halsey Review, Halsey, Oregon reported on September 24, 1942 the following: Mrs. Lester Albertson and infant son, Oren (sic) Lester, have returned to their home west of town. The first son of the family was born September 9 (sic) in Eugene. He is the second child in the family. Both mother and son are doing nicely.² Oran Lester Albertson graduated in May 1960 from Central Linn High School, Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.
     He married Barbara Kay Flagg in Drain, Douglas County, Oregon, on 8 June 1963. Oran's sisters, Joanne and Lynne, were bridesmaids.⁴ Oran graduated from Oregon State University, Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, on 7 June 1964. His sister Joanne Albertson attended the graduation ceremony. The program listed Oran as a graduate in the School of Engineering with a Bachelor of Science. He is listed in Senior Honors in Engineering and as a recipient of a Boeing Scholarship in the School of Engineering..⁵ His mother, Wilma Anna Albertson, died on 22 September 1982 at age 70.⁶ Oran Lester Albertson was named as an heir in the will of Wilma Anna Albertson, After his mother's death in 1982.³
     Oran Lester Albertson and Barbara Kay Flagg were divorced about 1983 in Washington.⁷
     He married Carole Rochelle Cate in Renton, King County, Washington, on 24 August 1984. Oran's sister, Joanne Skelton, attended this wedding and played the piano for the service..⁸
     Oran died on 6 March 1987 in Bellevue, King County, Washington, at age 44.⁹ An obituary for Oran was published in The Times Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon, on 11 March 1987. It read:
Oran's sister, Joanne Skelton, notes the following additional information about this obituary: His wife Carole was his second wife, sons Greg & Brad were by his first wife, Barbara. The grandchildren listed were Carole's. Oran died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. David Barnes, Lynne's husband, officiated at the graveside services.⁹
     Oran Lester Albertson was buried on 13 March 1987 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^9,10 His grave marker inscription reads: ORAN L. ALBERTSON; SEPT. 7, 1942; MAR. 6, 1987.^11,10

     Barbara Kay Flagg was born on 9 January 1944.¹
     She married Oran Lester Albertson, son of Lester Oran Albertson and Wilma Anna Falk, in Drain, Douglas County, Oregon, on 8 June 1963. Oran's sisters, Joanne and Lynne, were bridesmaids.²
     Barbara Kay Flagg and Oran Lester Albertson were divorced about 1983 in Washington.³
     Barbara died on 29 September 2006 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 62.¹

     Martha Matilda Bunyard was born on 26 October 1830 in Franklin County, Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of James Beal Bunyard and Eliza Jane O'Neal.¹
     She married Joseph Norval Petty in Lane County, Oregon, on 24 October 1854.¹
     Martha died on 8 February 1862 in Lane County, Oregon, at age 31.¹ She was buried at Cloverdale Cemetery, Lane County, Oregon.²

     Joseph Norval Petty was born on 7 November 1814 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois.^1,2
     He married Martha Matilda Bunyard, daughter of James Beal Bunyard and Eliza Jane O'Neal, in Lane County, Oregon, on 24 October 1854.¹
     Joseph died on 29 December 1874 at age 60.^1,2 He was buried at Cloverdale Cemetery, Lane County, Oregon.³

     Nathan Elias Albertson was born 2-5-1849 (5 February 1849) in Hancock County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Albertson and Sabina T. Marsh.
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 27 August 1850 in Westfield, Washington Township, Hamilton County, Indiana, in the household of his parents Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson. He was shown as Nathan E. Albertson, age 1 born in Indiana.²
     On 7 July 1860 he appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, in the household of his parents Benjamin and Sabina T. Albertson. He was listed as N E Albertson, age 11, born in Indiana.³
     In Providence Township, Hardin County, Iowa, Nathan appeared on the 1870 U.S. census taken on 25 June 1870. He was in the household of Thos. Hobson as a hired man, age 21, born in Indiana.⁴
     He married Mary Magdalene Hockett, daughter of Francis Hockett and Rebecca D. Hartley, in Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, on 8 October 1870.⁵
     On 14 June 1880 in Grant Township, Hardin County, Iowa, Nathan and Mary appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as Nathan Albertson, age 31, a farmer and blacksmith, born in Indiana. She was listed as Mary M. Albertson, wife, age 24, keeping house, born in Iowa.. Their children Lenah, Calvin and Arthur were listed as living with them.⁶
     In 1885 in Township 86, Range 21, Section 12, Grant Township, Hardin County, Iowa, Nathan appeared on the 1885 State census. He was listed as Nathan Albertson, age 35, married, occupation blacksmith, born in Indiana, and his parents native born. He was subject to military duty and eligible to vote. Other household members were his wife Mary, and children Lenah, Calvin, Arthur and Oran.⁷
     About 1890 in Sherman County, Kansas, Nathan and Mary were photographed with their children Lenah, Calvin, Arthur and Oran.⁸
     In Washington Township, Sherman County, Kansas, Nathan and Mary appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 15 June 1900. He was listed as Nathen E. Albertson, age 51, born in Feb 1849 in Indiana, his father born in North Carolina and his mother in Ohio. He had been married for 29 years. His occupation was farmer, owning his farm free of mortgage. He could read and write and spoke English. She was listed as Mary M Albertson, wife, age 44, born in September 1855 in Iowa. Her father was born in Indiana and her mother in Ohio. She had been married 29 years with 5 children, all living.. Their children Oran and Ernest were listed as living with them.⁹ Nathan became a widower at his wife's death on 10 July 1901.¹⁰
     He married Mary V. Smalley, daughter of John Wilson Smalley and Rachel Ann Hemphill, in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas, on 26 January 1902. Mary was an aunt to Nathan's daughter-in-law Lucie.^11,12,13
     Searching has been done, but Nathan has not been located in the 1910 US Census. A possibility might be that he was visiting his daughter Lenah, who had moved to Canada.⁸
     Nathan died on 30 June 1917 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas, at age 68.¹⁴
     An obituary for Nathan Elias Albertson was published in the Goodland Republic, Goodland, Kansas in July 1917. It read:
He was buried at Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas.^15,16 His grave marker inscription reads: ALBERTSON. FATHER. NATHAN. FEB 5, 1849. JUNE 30, 1917. AT REST.^17,16