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     Elbert Isom was born on 15 January 1885 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.^1,2,3
     He married Nellie Bond, daughter of Austin Bond and Louise Bassett, in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 10 June 1908.
     Elbert and Nellie appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 20 April 1910 in Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was enumerated as Elbert D. Isom, age 25, born in Oregon, married 2 years, a farmer. She was listed as Nellie B. Isom, wife, age 20, mother of 1 child, living. Their son Carl was listed as living with them.³
     Elbert Isom registered for the WWI draft on 12 September 1918 in Linn County, Oregon. He stated that he was a farmer working for himself. His nearest relative was his wife Nellie. He was described as medium height, medium build, blue eyes and brown hair.³
     On 19 January 1920 Elbert and Nellie appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Elbert D. Isom, age 35, born in Oregon, a farmer on a general farm. She was shown as Nellie E. Isom, wife, age 31, born in Oregon. Their children, Carl and Beverly, were listing as living with them.⁴
     In West Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Elbert and Nellie appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 2 May 1930. He was enumerated as Elbert B. Isom, age 45, born in Oregon, first married at age 23, a mechanic at a garage. She was listed as Nellie E. Isom, wife, age 41, born in Oregon, first married at age 19, a teacher in the public school. Their children Carl and Beverly were shown as living with them.⁵ Elbert Isom was mentioned in a newspaper article printed on 12 September 1940 in the Halsey Review, Halsey, Oregon about Harvey S. Bond.⁶ Elbert became a widower at his wife's death on 14 June 1950.^7,8
     Elbert died on 30 September 1965 in Woodburn, Marion County, Oregon, at age 80.^9,1
     An obituary for Elbert Isom was published in the Albany Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon on 1 October 1965. It read:
He was buried on 4 October 1965 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^10,11

     Evelin Peacock was born on 20 January 1907.¹
     She married Lester Bond, son of Austin Bond and Louise Bassett, about 1929.^2,3
     At 104 2nd in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, Evelin and Lester appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 11 April 1930. He was enumerated as Lester A. Bond, age 26, born in Oregon, first married at age 25, a salesman for a service station. She was listed as Evalin P. Bond, wife, age 23, born in Oregon, first married at age 22, a stenographer for a law office.²
     Evelin died on 4 May 1993 in Marion County, Oregon, at age 86.^1,4

     Lizzie Jester was born on 13 April 1870 in Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois.
     She married Harvey S. Bond, son of Solomon Bond and Huldah Hayes, in Linn County, Oregon, on 1 September 1892.¹
     Lizzie died on 19 August 1893 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, at age 23.

     Leland Jester Bond was born on 17 July 1893 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon. He was the son of Harvey S. Bond and Lizzie Jester.
     In Leland Precinct, Josephine County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900 in the household of his father Harvey S. Bond. His stepmother Olive E. Bond was also in the household. He was shown as Leland J. Bond, son, at school for 8 months, age 6, born Jul 1893 in Oregon, his father born in Oregon and his mother in Illinois.¹
     About 1901 in Halsey, Oregon, he appeared in a photograph with Huldah Bond. Who was his grandmother.²
     Leland Jester Bond registered for the WWI draft on 5 June 1917 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He stated he was living at 3414 Sansom St, Philadelphia. He was born 17 Jul 1893 at Halsey, Linn County, Oregon. He was single, his occupation student at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He was described as tall, slender with blue eyes and dark brown hair.³
     On 16 January 1920 Leland appeared as a lodger on the 1920 U.S. census taken in 3442 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. He was listed as Leland J. Bond, single, a salesman for the railroad, age 26, born in Oregon.⁴
     He married Elta Mae Aikens in Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon, on 16 June 1923.⁵
     At E 78th St in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Leland appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 17 April 1930. He was listed as Leland J. Bond, a renter, paying $169 monthly, with a radio, occupation advertising for a newspaper, age 36, first married at age 29, born in Oregon, as were both parents. Also in the household were his wife Elta and daughter Betty.⁶ Leland Jester Bond of Chicago was listed as a surviving child in the obituary of Harvey S. Bond on 3 September 1940.⁷
     Leland died on 18 May 1968 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, at age 74.

     Elepha Olive Waller was born on 2 March 1869.
     She married Harvey S. Bond, son of Solomon Bond and Huldah Hayes, in Linn County, Oregon, on 25 May 1895. Elepha Olive Waller was also known as Olive E Bond.
     In Leland Precinct, Josephine County, Oregon, Olive and Harvey appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 11 June 1900. He was listed as Harvey S. Bond, telegraph operator, living in a rented home, married 5 years, age 33, born Jun 1867 in Oregon, his father born in Kentucky and his mother in Ohio. She was listed as Olive E. Bond, wife, married for 5 years, 1 child, none living, age 31, born Mar 1869 in Oregon, her father born in Oregon and her mother in Michigan.¹
     Olive and Harvey appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 15 April 1910 in Riddle, Douglas County, Oregon. Harvey was listed as Harvy S. Bond, a telegrapher for the railroad, his second marriage for 12 years, age 42, born in Oregon. She was shown as Olive E. Bond, wife, first marriage for 12 years, 1 child, living. She was age 40, born in Oregon.. Their son Charles was listed as living with them.²
     On 7 January 1920 Olive and Harvey appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Britenbush Precinct, Marion County, Oregon. He was shown as Harvey S. Bond, a depot agent, living in a rented home, age 52, born in Oregon. She was listed as Elepha O. Bond, wife, age 41, born in Oregon. Their son Charles was listed as living with them.³
     In Turner, Marion County, Oregon, Elepha and Harvey appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 2 April 1930. He was shown as Harvey S. Bond, railroad station agent, living in an owned home, value $4,000, with a radio. He was age 62, first married at 25, born in Oregon. She was listed as Elepha Bond, wife, age 61, first married at 25, born in Oregon.. Also in the household were her father O.A. Waller and her brother Orin Waller.⁴
     Olive and Harvey appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 3 April 1940 at First Street East in Turner, Marion County, Oregon. He was listed as Harvey S Bond, age 72, born in Oregon, completed 2 years of high school. She was shown as Olive E. Bond, wife, age 71, born in Oregon and completed 4 years of high school. Their home was owned, valued at $3000 and they had lived in the same house in 1935. Olive's brother, Martin O Waller, age 54, was also in the household.⁵ Elepha became a widow at her husband's death on 1 September 1940.^6,7

     Harvey Waller Bond was born about 1897. He was the son of Harvey S. Bond and Elepha Olive Waller.
     Harvey died before June 1900 in Oregon.¹

     George Melvin Bond was born about 1907. He was the son of Harvey S. Bond and Elepha Olive Waller.
     George died before April 1910 in Oregon.¹

     Howard Alderson was born on 3 August 1879 in South Dakota.^2,1
     He married Anna May Bridgefarmer, daughter of Alanson L. Bridgefarmer and Susan Augusta Bond, in Linn County, Oregon, about 1907.¹
     Howard died on 26 October 1934 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 55.^2,1 He was buried on 29 October 1934 in Riverside Cemetery, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.^2,3 His grave marker inscription reads: ALDERSON. HOWARD 1879-1934.³

     Fred Filkins was born about 1879.
     He married Ella Florence Bridgefarmer, daughter of Alanson L. Bridgefarmer and Susan Augusta Bond, about 1910.

     She married Isaac Banta on 12 June 1879.¹

     Elizabeth Bond was born on 20 February 1830 in Edgar County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of John Bond and Sarah Chastain.¹ She was probably one of the two females under age 5 listed in the household of her father, John Bond, in the 1830 U.S. Census of Edgar County, Illinois.² She was probably one of the two females age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, John Bond, in the 1840 U.S. Census of Van Buren County, Iowa Territory.³
     She married Nelson Davis, son of Harmon W Davis and Martha Shumate, at house of John Bond in Mahaska County, Iowa, on 14 May 1846.¹ In 1853 Elizabeth and Nelson moved to Oregon Territory, traveling over the Oregon Trail by wagon train.. Their children Rebecca, William, Albert and Susan went with them. There were a number of other family members in the same train. Elizabeth's brother George kept a day by day account of their trip. He wrote on May 4, "Elected N Davis Captin," on Sep 4 "Nelson Brok his axel tree" and on Sep 13 "Nelson lost his cow." Elizabeth Davis was living in Lane County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁴ The patent for the Donation Land Claim Number Oregon City 1689 located in Lane County, Oregon was issued on 27 March 1866 to Elizabeth and Nelson Davis.⁵
     In Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 2 July 1870 Elizabeth and Nelson appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Nelson Davis, age 43, born in Tennessee, a farmer with real estate valued at $3000 and personal property at $2127. She was shown as Elizabeth Davis, age 40, born in Illinois, keeps house. Their children Albert, Susan, John, Sarah, George, Mary, Edward, Martha, Harmon and Jessie were listed as living with them.⁶
     Elizabeth died on 25 June 1872 in Lane County, Oregon, at age 42.¹ She was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Lane County, Oregon.⁷
     An obituary for Elizabeth Davis was published in the Oregon State Journal, Eugene, Oregon on 29 June 1872. It read:

     Nelson Davis was born on 28 July 1826 in Claiborne County, Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Harmon W Davis and Martha Shumate.²
     He married Elizabeth Bond, daughter of John Bond and Sarah Chastain, at house of John Bond in Mahaska County, Iowa, on 14 May 1846.¹ In 1853 Nelson and Elizabeth moved to Oregon Territory, traveling over the Oregon Trail by wagon train.. Their children Rebecca, William, Albert and Susan went with them. There were a number of other family members in the same train. Elizabeth's brother George kept a day by day account of their trip. He wrote on May 4, "Elected N Davis Captin," on Sep 4 "Nelson Brok his axel tree" and on Sep 13 "Nelson lost his cow." Nelson Davis was living in Lane County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³ The patent for the Donation Land Claim Number Oregon City 1689 located in Lane County, Oregon was issued on 27 March 1866 to Nelson and Elizabeth Davis.⁴
     In Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 2 July 1870 Nelson and Elizabeth appeared on the 1870 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Nelson Davis, age 43, born in Tennessee, a farmer with real estate valued at $3000 and personal property at $2127. She was shown as Elizabeth Davis, age 40, born in Illinois, keeps house. Their children Albert, Susan, John, Sarah, George, Mary, Edward, Martha, Harmon and Jessie were listed as living with them.⁵ Nelson became a widower at his wife's death on 25 June 1872.¹
     He married Sarah M. Steward in 1874.^6,7
     On 18 June 1880 in Farmington District, Whitman County, Washington Territory, Nelson and Sarah appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Nelson Davis, age 53, born in Tennessee, a farmer. She was listed as Sarah M. Davis, wife, age 48, born in Kentucky. Their children George, Edward, Harmon, Jessie and Margaret were listed as living with them. Also in the household were Sarah's five children from her previous marriage: Jas. A, William W., Martha E., Mary J. and Newton R.⁸
     Nelson died on 7 March 1914 in Dayton, Columbia County, Washington, at age 87.² He was buried at Colfax Cemetery, Whitman County, Washington.⁹
     An obituary for Nelson Davis was published in the Colfax Gazette, Colfax, Washington on 13 March 1914. It read:

     Sarah M. Steward was born on 2 February 1832.¹
     She married Nelson Davis, son of Harmon W Davis and Martha Shumate, in 1874.^1,2
     On 18 June 1880 in Farmington District, Whitman County, Washington Territory, Sarah and Nelson appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was enumerated as Nelson Davis, age 53, born in Tennessee, a farmer. She was listed as Sarah M. Davis, wife, age 48, born in Kentucky. Their children George, Edward, Harmon, Jessie and Margaret were listed as living with them. Also in the household were Sarah's five children from her previous marriage: Jas. A, William W., Martha E., Mary J. and Newton R.³
     Sarah died on 4 April 1899 in Washington at age 67.¹ She was buried at Colfax Cemetery, Whitman County, Washington.⁴

     Rebecca Ann Davis was born on 28 August 1847 in Iowa.^2,3 She was the daughter of Nelson Davis and Elizabeth Bond.¹ She moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with her parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. They traveled over the Oregon Trail by wagon train. Rebecca Ann Davis was living in Lane County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁴
     She married William L. Powers at the house of Nelson Davis in Lane County, Oregon, on 3 June 1864.^5,2
     On 12 June 1880 in Farmington District, Whitman County, Washington Territory, Rebecca and William appeared on the 1880 U.S. census.⁶
     Rebecca and William appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 9 May 1910 in Silver Lake Precinct, Lake County, Oregon. He was age 68, born in Illinois, a farmer on a general farm. Rebecca, his wife, was age 65, mother of 5 children, 4 living. They had been married for 46 years. Their son, Clifford Albert Powers and his family were living next door.⁷
     Rebecca died on 18 November 1913 in Tillamook County, Oregon, at age 66.^8,9,10 The death certificate gives the cause of death as endocarditis.⁸ She was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.¹⁰ The inscription on her grave marker reads: POWERS. REBECCA A. AUG. 28, 1847. NOV. 18, 1913.¹⁰

     William A. Davis was born about 1849 in Iowa.¹ He was the son of Nelson Davis and Elizabeth Bond.¹ He moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with his parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. They traveled over the Oregon Trail by wagon train. William A. Davis was living in Lane County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.²
     He married Anna Wright in Walla Walla, Washington Territory, on 25 August 1888.¹
     William died on 3 December 1918 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.¹

     Albert Daniel Davis was born on 19 March 1851 in Mahaska County, Iowa.^2,3 He was the son of Nelson Davis and Elizabeth Bond.¹ Another source gives this birth date.¹ He moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with his parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. They traveled over the Oregon Trail by wagon train. Albert Daniel Davis was living in Lane County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁴
     In Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 2 July 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. He was listed as Albert D. Davis, age 19, born in Iowa, works on farm and attended school.⁵
     He married Melvina Efferiah Long in Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington Territory, on 24 May 1874.²
     He married Naomi Elizabeth Baldwin in Columbia County, Washington Territory, on 1 June 1879.^6,2
     On 1 June 1880 in District No. 3, Columbia County, Washington Territory, Albert and Naomi appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as A. D. Davis, age 29, born in Iowa, a blacksmith. She was shown as N.E. Davis, wife, keeping house, age 20, born in Missouri. Also in the household was Ora, Albert's daughter from his first marriage.⁷
     In East Pomeroy Precinct, Garfield County, Washington, Albert and Naomi appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 4 June 1900. He was enumerated as Alfred D. Davis, age 49, born Mar 1851, in Iowa, a blacksmith, married for 21 years. She was listed as Naoma Davis, wife, age 40, born Oct 1859 in Missouri, mother of 7 children, 6 living. In their household were their 6 children: Walter, Susan, Anna, Ray, Everett, and Alberta.⁸
     Albert Daniel Davis died on 13 October 1900 Pomeroy area, Garfield County, Washington, at age 49.^1,2,9 He was buried at Pomeroy City Cemetery, Pomeroy, Garfield County, Washington.³
     An obituary for Albert Daniel Davis was published in the East Washington, Pomeroy, Washington on 20 October 1900. It read:

     Susan Olive Davis was born on 25 January 1853 in Mahaska County, Iowa.^1,2 She was the daughter of Nelson Davis and Elizabeth Bond.¹ She moved to Oregon Territory in 1853 with her parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. They traveled over the Oregon Trail by wagon train. Susan Olive Davis was living in Lane County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³
     In Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 2 July 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. She was shown as Susan O. Davis, age 17, born in Iowa, at home, attended school.⁴
     She married Wm. B. Tucker at the house of Nelson Davis in Lane County, Oregon, on 28 May 1871.^5,2
     Susan died on 4 December 1871 in Oregon at age 18.^1,2
     An obituary for Susan Olive Tucker was published in the Oregon State Journal, Eugene, Oregon on 16 December 1871. It read:

     John H. L. Davis was born in September 1855 in Oregon.^1,2 He was the son of Nelson Davis and Elizabeth Bond.¹ John H. L. Davis was living in Lane County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³
     In Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 2 July 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. He was enumerated as John H. Davis, age 14, born in Oregon, attended school.⁴
     He married Fannie (?) about 1889.²
     In Harrison Town, Kootenai County, Idaho, John and Fannie appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 5 June 1900. He was listed as John Davis, age 44, born Sep 1855 in Oregon, married for 11 years, occupation bartender in saloon. She was shown as Fannie Davis, wife, age 39, born in Oregon, mother of 4 children, all living. Also in the household was John's step-daughter, Kate.²
     John died after 1914.¹

     Sarah E. Davis was born in January 1857 in Oregon.^2,1 She was the daughter of Nelson Davis and Elizabeth Bond.¹ Sarah E. Davis was living in Lane County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³
     In Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 2 July 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. She was listed as Sarah E. Davis, age 13, born in Oregon, attended school.⁴
     She married Henry J. Torrance about 1875.²
     In Dayton, Columbia County, Washington, Sarah and Henry appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 15 June 1900. His listing showed him as Henry J. Torrance, age 54, born Nov 1845 in Massachusetts, married for 25 years, a blacksmith. She was enumerated as Sarah Torrance, wife, age 43, born Jan 1857 in Oregon, mother of 7 children, 5 living. Living with them were their children, Oscar, Grace, Jud and Sadie.²
     Sarah died after 1914.¹

     George E. Davis was born about 1859 in Oregon.¹ He was the son of Nelson Davis and Elizabeth Bond.¹
     In Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 2 July 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. He was shown as George E. Davis, age 11, born in Oregon and attended school.²
     On 18 June 1880 in Farmington District, Whitman County, Washington Territory, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Nelson and Sarah M. Davis. He was shown as George Davis, age 21, born in Oregon.³

     Mary Augusta Davis was born on 26 August 1860 in Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Nelson Davis and Elizabeth Bond.¹
     In Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 2 July 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. She was shown as Mary A. Davis, age 8, born in Oregon, attended school.²
     She married George Cooper in Whitman County, Washington Territory, on 29 June 1876.³
     In Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, she appeared in the household of George Cooper on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 1 June 1900.⁴
     Mary and George appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1910 at 116 Coeur d'Alene Street in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho.⁵
     Mary died on 18 November 1954 at age 94.¹

     Edward B. Davis was born on 16 September 1862 in Lane County, Oregon.^1,2 He was the son of Nelson Davis and Elizabeth Bond.¹
     In Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 2 July 1870 he appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of his parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. He was enumerated as Edward B. Davis, age 6, born in Oregon, attended school.³
     On 18 June 1880 in Farmington District, Whitman County, Washington Territory, he appeared on the 1880 U.S. census in the household of his parents Nelson and Sarah M. Davis. He was enumerated as Edward B. Davis, age 17, born in Oregon, at school.⁴
     Edward died on 17 April 1915 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, at age 52.^1,2 He was buried at Forest Cemetery, Coeur d'Alene, 'Kootenai County, Idaho.⁵

     Martha Viola Davis was born on 12 December 1864 in Lane County, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Nelson Davis and Elizabeth Bond.¹
     In Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, on 2 July 1870 she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of her parents Nelson and Elizabeth Davis. She was listed as Martha V. Davis, age 5, born in Oregon, attended school.²
     She married Amos C. Gustin in Nez Perce County, Idaho, on 13 June 1880.³
     In Columbia Center Precinct, Garfield County, Washington, she appeared in the household of Amos C. Gustin on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 7 June 1900.⁴
     Martha died after 1914.¹