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     Phebe Elizabeth Isom was born on 27 October 1918 in Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon.^2,3
     She married Omar Elsworth Falk, son of Charles Ludwig Falk and Elizabeth Angeline Forster, in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon, on 7 October 1938.^1,4
     Phebe died on 3 July 1999 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 80.^2,3,5 She was buried at Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.⁵ The inscription on her grave marker reads: FALK, Phebe E. Oct. 27, 1918. July 3, 1999.⁵
     An obituary for Phebe Elizabeth Falk was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 7 July 1999. It read:

     Lyman Lyle Falk was born on 15 February 1920 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.^2,1 He was the son of Charles Ludwig Falk and Elizabeth Angeline Forster.¹
     In West Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 29 April 1930 in the household of his parents Charles and an unknown person . He was enumerated as Lyman L. Falk, age 10, born in Oregon and had attended school.³
     He appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 25 April 1940 in East Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Charles and Elizabeth Angeline Falk. He was enumerated as Lyman Falk, new worker, age 20, born in Oregon and had completed 4 years of high school. He was living at the same house in 1935.⁴
     He married Margaret Jean Doxsee in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, on 3 January 1942.^5,2,1
     Lyman died on 22 February 2010 in Oregon at age 90.^2,6
     An obituary for Lyman Lyle Falk was published in the Central Oregonian, Prineville, Oregon on 23 February 2010. It read:
He was buried on 25 February 2010 in Deschutes Memorial Gardens, Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon.⁷

     Doris June Falk was born on 18 June 1922 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Ludwig Falk and Elizabeth Angeline Forster.¹
     In West Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 29 April 1930 in the household of her parents Charles and an unknown person . She was listed as Doris J. Falk, age 7, born in Oregon.³
     She appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 25 April 1940 in East Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Charles and Elizabeth Angeline Falk. She was shown as Doris Falk, age 17, born in Oregon and had completed 3 years of high school. She had been living in the same house in 1935.⁴
     She married Wade Elbert Isom in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 3 May 1941.¹
     Doris died on 30 August 2011 in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon, at age 89.²
     An obituary for Doris June Falk was published in The Eugene Register Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 2 September 2011. It read:
She was buried on 7 September 2011 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.²

     Wade Elbert Isom was born on 14 March 1920 in Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon.^2,3
     He married Doris June Falk, daughter of Charles Ludwig Falk and Elizabeth Angeline Forster, in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 3 May 1941.¹
     Wade died on 11 September 2010 in Oregon at age 90.^4,3
     An obituary for Wade Elbert Isom was published in the Register Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 14 September 2010. It read:
He was buried on 15 September 2010 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^5,3

     Lila Angeline Falk was born on 14 October 1926 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Ludwig Falk and Elizabeth Angeline Forster.¹
     In West Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 29 April 1930 in the household of her parents Charles and an unknown person . She was shown as Lila A. Falk, age 3 5/12, born in Oregon.²
     She appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 25 April 1940 in East Halsey Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Charles and Elizabeth Angeline Falk. She was listed as Lila Falk, age 13, born in Oregon, had completed 7 grades in school and had been living in the same house in 1935.³
     She married Fred William Turrell in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 1 September 1946.¹
     Lila died on 6 February 2008 in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, at age 81.⁴
     An obituary for Lila Angeline Turrell was published in the Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon on 8 February 2008. It read:

     Fred William Turrell was born on 31 July 1924 in Central Point, Jackson County, Oregon.²
     He married Lila Angeline Falk, daughter of Charles Ludwig Falk and Elizabeth Angeline Forster, in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 1 September 1946.¹ Fred became a widower at his wife's death on 6 February 2008.³
     Fred died on 11 March 2010 in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, at age 85.^2,4 He was buried at Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.²
     An obituary for Fred William Turrell was published in the Register-Guard, Eugene, Oregon on 18 March 2010. It read:

     Ralph Edgar Bierly was born on 31 December 1890.¹
     He married Rosa Odelia Falk, daughter of Charles Ludwig Falk and Odelia Salvienia Rike, in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon, on 16 October 1912.¹
     On 21 January 1920 Ralph and Rosa appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Ralph Bierly, age 29, born in South Dakota. She was shown as Rosa Bierly, age 23, born in Iowa. Their son Charlie was listed as living with them.²
     In West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, Ralph and Rosa appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 2 May 1930. He was enumerated as Ralph E. Bierly, farmer on dairy farm, age 39, first married at age 22, born in South Dakota. She was listed as Rosa D. Bierly, wife, age 33, first married at age 16, born in Iowa.. Their children Charlie and Kenneth were listed as living with them.³
     Ralph died on 17 May 1978 at age 87.¹

     Charlie Lyman Bierly was born on 9 February 1914 in Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^2,1 He was the son of Ralph Edgar Bierly and Rosa Odelia Falk.¹
     On 21 January 1920 he appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Rosa and Ralph Edgar Bierly. He was enumerated as Charles Bierly, age 5, born in Oregon.³
     In West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 2 May 1930 in the household of his parents Rosa and Ralph Edgar Bierly. He was listed as Charles L. Bierly, age 16, born in Oregon.⁴
     He married Doris Margaret Isom in Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon, on 27 November 1937.⁵
     Charlie died on 24 December 2001 at Mennonite Home in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 87.²
     An obituary for Charlie Lyman Bierly was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 2 January 2002. It read:
A similar obituary was published in the Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon on 26 Dec 2001.⁶

     Kenneth Earl Bierly was born on 18 August 1924 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.^2,1,3 He was the son of Ralph Edgar Bierly and Rosa Odelia Falk.¹
     In West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 2 May 1930 in the household of his parents Rosa and Ralph Edgar Bierly. He was shown as Kenneth E Bierly, age 5, born on Oregon.⁴
     He appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 25 April 1940 in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his mother Rosa Odelia Bierly. He was shown as Kenneth E. Bierley, farmer, age 15, completed 8th grade, born in Oregon. He had lived at Hermiston, Oregon in 1935.⁵
     He married Evelyn Marie Wolfe in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 1 June 1947.⁶
     Kenneth died on 26 October 2003 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, at age 79.^2,3
     An obituary for Kenneth Earl Bierly was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 29 October 2003. It read:
Similar obituaries were also published in the Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon and in the Register Guard, Eugene, Oregon.^7,8 He was buried on 31 October 2003 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.^2,9 His grave marker inscription reads: BIERLY. KENNETH. AUG 18, 1924. OCT 26, 2003.¹⁰

     Martin S Swanson was born about 1877 in Norway.²
     He married Julia Sabina Falk, daughter of Charles Ludwig Falk and Odelia Salvienia Rike, in Iowa about 1902.^1,3
     Martin and Julia appeared on the state census in Wesley Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, in 1905. They were shown as Martin and Julia S Swanson, post office address Wesley, Iowa. Their son Marvin was listed as living with them.⁴
     On 26 January 1920 Martin and Julia appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Dead Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. His listing showed him as Martin Swanson, age 42, born in Norway as were his parents. He had immigrated in 1882 and was naturalized. He was a farmer on a general farm on his own account. Julia was enumerated as Julia S. Swanson, wife, age 38, born in Wisconsin with both parents born in Germany. Their son Marvin was listed as living with them.⁵
     In Dead Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, Martin and Julia appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 19 April 1930. He was enumerated as Martin Swanson, age 52, first married at age 24. He was born in Norway as were his parents. He immigrated in 1891 and was naturalized. Martin's occupation was shown as farmer on a dairy farm. They owned their home and were one of the few in the neighborhood who did own a radio. Her listing showed her as Julia S. Swanson, wife, age 48, married at age 20, born in Wisconsin and parents born in Germany. Their son Marvin was listed as living with them.⁶
     Martin and Julia appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1940 in Dead Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. His listing showed Martin Swanson, a 62 year old farmer, born in Norway, who had completed 2 years of high school. She was shown as Julia Swanson, wife, age 59, born in Wisconsin, having completed 3 years of high school. They had lived at the same house in 1935. Their children Marvin were listed as living with them.⁷ A local history of Otter Tail County published in 1977 included the following about Martin: Martin Swanson, with his wife Julia and small son, Marvin, came to Dead Lake Township in 1911 from Wesley, Iowa. They had purchased a farm home on the north side of Dead Lake, Section 25. Martin, besides being a good farmer, was also a very good mechanic, doing considerable well in that line in his own farm shop, working particularly on some of the early automobiles.⁸
     Martin died on 28 June 1941 in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.⁹ He was buried at Richville Cemetery, Rush Lake Township, Otter Tail County, Minnesota.^10,11

     James John Tong was born on 18 April 1818 in Logan County, Ohio.^1,2,3
     He married Ann Bond, daughter of John Bond and Sarah Chastain, in Van Buren County, Iowa, on 14 April 1841.^4,1
     James and Ann appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken in September 1850 in District 18, Marion County, Iowa. James was listed as James Tong, a 31 year old farmer born in Ohio whose real estate value was $400. Ann was age 26, born in Indiana. Their children Sarah and John were listed as living with them. They were living next door to Ann's brother Solomon.⁵ In 1852 James and Ann moved to Clackamas County, Oregon Territory, They went by wagon train following the Oregon Trail. Their children Sarah and John went with them. Apparently other members of the same wagon train were Ann's sister Susan and her husband Harmon C. Davis and their infant daughter, Sarah..^6,7 On 30 September 1852 James and Ann Tong settled Donation Land Claim Number Oregon City 4261, in Clackamas County, Oregon Territory described as 314.36 acres in Section 11, Township 2 South, Range 2 East.^2,8 James John Tong was living in Clackamas County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁹
     On 12 July 1860 James appeared on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Rock Creek Precinct, Clackamas County, Oregon. Other members in his household were his wife Ann, his son John and two daughters, Rachel and Rebecca..¹⁰ The patent for the Donation Land Claim Number Oregon City 4261 located in Clackamas County, Oregon was issued on 24 December 1873 to James and Ann Tong.⁸
     On 10 June 1880 in Marshfield Precinct, Clackamas County, Oregon, James and Ann appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as James Tong, age 62, born in Ohio, his father born in Maryland and his mother in Virginia. His occupation was shown as works on farm. They were living in the same dwelling as their daughter Rachel Emma, and her husband Jacob Scott and their children.¹¹
     James died on 4 October 1887 in Oregon at age 69.^1,3

     Sarah Elizabeth Tong was born on 4 February 1842 in Iowa.^1,2 She was the daughter of James John Tong and Ann Bond.¹
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken in September 1850 in District 18, Marion County, Iowa, in the household of her parents James and Ann Tong. Sarah was age 8, born in Iowa, and had attended school.³ In 1852 she moved to Clackamas County, Oregon Territory, with James and Ann, her parents. They traveled by wagon train following the old Oregon Trail.^4,5 Sarah Elizabeth Tong was living in Clackamas County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁶
     Sarah died on 28 January 1881 in Oregon at age 38.^1,2

     John N. Tong was born on 5 February 1846.¹ He was the son of James John Tong and Ann Bond.¹
     He appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken in September 1850 in District 18, Marion County, Iowa, in the household of his parents James and Ann Tong. John was age 5, born in Iowa, and had attended school.² In 1852 he moved to Clackamas County, Oregon Territory, with James and Ann, his parents. They traveled over the old Oregon Trail by wagon train.^3,4 John N. Tong was living in Clackamas County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁵
     On 12 July 1860 he appeared in the household of James John Tong on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Rock Creek Precinct, Clackamas County, Oregon.⁶
     John died on 5 May 1942 at age 96.¹

     Rachel Emma Tong was born about 1854 in Clackamas County, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of James John Tong and Ann Bond.¹ Rachel Emma Tong was living in Clackamas County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.²
     On 12 July 1860 she appeared in the household of James John Tong on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Rock Creek Precinct, Clackamas County, Oregon.³

     Rebecca Tong was born about 1855 in Clackamas County, Oregon.¹ She was the daughter of James John Tong and Ann Bond.¹ Rebecca Tong was living in Clackamas County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.²
     On 12 July 1860 she appeared in the household of James John Tong on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Rock Creek Precinct, Clackamas County, Oregon.³

     Laura Jewett was born about 1827 in Ohio.¹
     She married James Bond, son of John Bond and Sarah Chastain, in Jefferson County, Iowa, on 17 October 1842.¹ In 1847 Laura and James moved to Clatsop County, Oregon Territory, They traveled over the Oregon Trail along with their two daughters, Minerva and Caroline. It is probable that Laura's father, John Jewett, and his family also moved to Oregon that year.² Laura became a widow at her husband's death on 18 February 1849.² James's death was caused by an accidental gunshot wound. His third daughter, Sarah, was born a little over two months later.³
     She married Carlos W. Shane in Clatsop County, Oregon, on 13 August 1850.⁴
     Laura and Carlos appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 9 March 1851 in Clatsop County, Oregon. He was shown as C. W. Shane, age 33,born in Ohio, a farmer with real estate valued at $2000 and she was listed as Mrs. Shane, age 23, born in Ohio. Others in the household included Laura's three daughters, Minerva, Caroline and Sarah.⁵ Laura Ferrell was living in Clatsop County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁶
     She married Ferdinand Ferrell in Clatsop County, Oregon, on 4 July 1859.⁷
     In July 1860 she appeared in the household of Ferdinand Ferrell on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Astoria & Youngs, Clatsop County, Oregon. She was listed as Laura F. Ferrell, age 32, born in Iowa.⁸
     In Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Ferdinand Ferrell on 15 June 1870. She was listed as Laura Ferrell, age 43, born in Ohio, keeping house, with real property valued at $5000.⁹
     Laura died about 1897 in Oregon.¹

     Minerva Amelia Bond was born on 17 May 1843 in Jefferson County, Iowa.¹ She was the daughter of James Bond and Laura Jewett.¹
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 9 March 1851 in Clatsop County, Oregon, in the household of Carlos W. Shane. Carlos was her stepfather as he had married her mother. Minerva's listing showed her as M. Shane, age 7, born in Iowa.² Minerva Amelia Bond was living in Clatsop County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.³
     She married John McMullen in Clatsop County, Oregon, on 16 July 1859.^4,5 John and Minerva were married by the County Judge, Samuel T. McKean. The witnesses were Addison Jewett and Henry Jewett, Minerva's uncles.⁴
     In July 1860 she appeared in the household of Ferdinand Ferrell on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Astoria & Youngs, Clatsop County, Oregon. Although Minerva was married the previous year, she was listed as Manerva Ferrell, age 18, born in Oregon. Her husband John was enumerated in the adjoining household. It is probable that Minerva was pregnant, since their first child was listed as age 10 in 1870.⁶

     Sarah S Bond was born on 29 May 1849 in Clatsop County, Oregon.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Bond and Laura Jewett.¹
     She appeared on the 1850 U.S. census taken on 9 March 1851 in Clatsop County, Oregon, in the household of Carlos W. Shane. Carlos had married her mother. Sarah's listing showed her as S. Shane, age 2, born in Oregon.³ Sarah S Bond was living in Clatsop County, Oregon Territory, when Oregon became a state on 14 February 1859.⁴
     On 24 June 1860 she appeared in the household of Harmon and Susan Ione Davis on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Fairfield Precinct, Marion County, Oregon. She was enumerated as S.S. Bond, age 11, born in Oregon. She was Harmon and Susan's niece. Her grandparents, John and Sarah Bond, were also in the household.⁵
     In July 1860 she appeared in the household of Ferdinand Ferrell on the 1860 U.S. census taken in Astoria & Youngs, Clatsop County, Oregon. She was listed as Sarah Ferrell, age 13, born in Oregon. She was a Bond and was really about 11 years old.⁶
     She married Nathan Lewis Coffenberry in Clatsop County, Oregon, on 29 May 1867.²
     In Clatsop County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1870 U.S. census in the household of Nathan Lewis Coffenberry on 16 June 1870.⁷
     On 10 June 1880 in Lower Molalla Precinct, Marion County, Oregon, Sarah and Nathan appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. Nathan's listing showed him as N. L. Coffenberry, a 41 year old farmer, born in Indiana. Sarah was shown as S. S. Coffenberry, wife who keeps house, age 31, born in Oregon. Other members of their household included a son and a daughter.⁸ About 1895 Sarah and Nathan moved to Hubbard, Marion County, Oregon.⁹
     In Hubbard, Marion County, Oregon, she appeared in the household of Nathan Lewis Coffenberry on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 1 June 1900.¹⁰
     Sarah and Nathan appeared on the 1910 U.S. census taken on 19 April 1910 in Hubbard, Marion County, Oregon.¹¹
     On 6 January 1920 Sarah and Nathan appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in Hubbard, Marion County, Oregon. The household also included their daughter and son-in-law, Lillian S. and Robert L. France..¹² Sarah became a widow at her husband's death on 3 January 1925.^13,14
     Sarah died on 5 February 1939 in Hubbard, Marion County, Oregon, at age 89.^15,2
     An obituary for Sarah S Coffenberry was published in the Oregon Statesman, Salem, Oregon on 8 February 1939. It read: