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Ora Prose

• Birth*: Ora Prose was born on 23 May 1875 at Benton County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Oren Earl "Earl" Helms, son of Perry Aden Helms and Mary Melinda Carroll, on 3 April 1906 at Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: Ora Prose died on 8 December 1907, at the age of 32.

• Name Variation: Ora Prose was also known as Prose.
• Married Name: As of 3 April 1906,her married name was Helms.

Goldie P Helms

• Birth*: Goldie P Helms was born in 1910 at Oregon.
• Death*: She died on 18 January 1920.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of Oren Earl "Earl" Helms at McKay, Crook County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Goldie P Helms appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 in the household of Oren Earl "Earl" Helms at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

Parents:

Claude Elmer Helms

• Birth*: Claude Elmer Helms was born in 1911 at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Multnomah County, Oregon, on 9 July 1978.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 in the household of Oren Earl "Earl" Helms at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Claude Elmer Helms appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 in the household of Oren Earl "Earl" Helms at Bryant, Clackamas County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Claude E. Helms
  Funeral for Claude Elmer Helms, a longtime Portland resident, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Ross Hollywood Chapel. Interment will be in Willamette National Cemetery. He was 66.
  Mr. Helms, who resided at 5600 N.E. 18th Ave., died Wednesday in a Portland hosptial. A native of Prineville, he worked as an upholsterer for Columbia Upholstery for 35 years.
  He was a member of the Maccabees Associaton and the Battleship Oregon Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
  Surviving are his wife, Ruth, and one stepson, Neil Olmsted, both of Portland.
  The Oregonian 11 July 1978 on Tuesday, 11 July 1978 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Parents:

Infant Helms

• Death*: Infant Helms died on 8 December 1907.
• Birth*: She was born on 8 December 1907.

Parents:

Nora Mitchell

• Marriage*: Nora Mitchell married Oren Earl "Earl" Helms, son of Perry Aden Helms and Mary Melinda Carroll, on 6 June 1909 at Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: Nora Mitchell died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 6 February 1949.

• Married Name: As of 6 June 1909,her married name was Helms.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 in the household of Oren Earl "Earl" Helms at McKay, Crook County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Nora Mitchell appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 in the household of Oren Earl "Earl" Helms at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Nora Mitchell appeared on the census of 25 April 1930 in the household of Oren Earl "Earl" Helms at Bryant, Clackamas County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the The Oregonian, Tuesday p 4 col 3 Funeral Notices:
  HELMS-Feb. 6, Nora A., of 4935 NE 8th Ave; wife of Earl O; mother of Claude
  Helms; sister of Mrs. Ada Good, Mrs. Merle Kupp, L.A. Delford, Earl, George and E.F. Mitchell. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1 pm in Finley's Rose
  Chapel, SW Montgomery at 4th. Friends invited. Commitment Rose City Cemetery. on Tuesday, 8 February 1949 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

William B. Sisk

• Birth*: William B. Sisk was born in 1828 at Kentucky.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Ann Helms, daughter of Anthony Houston Helms and Anna Gilliam, on 5 August 1859 at Cass County, Missouri.

• PARENTS*: William B. Sisk was the child of Sarah (b. KY) & William B. Sisk (b. VA.)
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 at Camp Branch, Cass County, Missouri.

Washington Lee Gilbert

• Birth*: Washington Lee Gilbert was born on 14 December 1837 at Lincoln County, Kentucky.
• Marriage*: He married Elizabeth Jane Helms, daughter of Anthony Houston Helms and Anna Gilliam, on 26 May 1861 at Lincoln County, Kentucky.
• Marriage*: Washington Lee Gilbert married Lucy A. (?) in 1894.
• Death*: Washington Lee Gilbert died in St. Clair County, Missouri, on 10 March 1910, at the age of 72.
• Burial*: He was buried in Iconium Cemetery (14 Dec 1837 - 17 May 1910
  
  buried in the cemetery where the parents of Washington Lee Gilbert are buried, John C. 1784-10 Sep 1868 & Elizabeth Huston - 22 July 1846) at Iconium, St. Clair County, Missouri.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Elizabeth Huston & John C Gilbert (listed in IGI.)
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 30 August 1860 at Madison, Johnson County, Missouri.
• Milit-Civil War*: He began military service during the Civil War on 1 August 1862 enlisted as a private in Co. D, Sixteenth Missouri infantry, second brigade, under Captain David Baker for three years, his company surrendering about that time at Shreveport, Louisiana. He reached home in June, 1865.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 21 June 1870 at Kingsville, Johnson County, Missouri.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Kingsville, Johnson County, Missouri.
• Biography*: He GILBERT, Washington Lee
  source: 1883 History of St. Clair County MO, National Historical Co., pg: 1160
  --- WASHINGTON LEE GILBERT, a native of Lincoln County, Kentucky, was born December 14, 1837, being the son of John C. Gilbert, a stone mason by occupation, who was born in Amherst County, Virginia, in 1784. When eighteen years of age, or in 1802, he removed to Lincoln County, Kentucky, where he was married February 14, 1835, to Elizabeth Huston, of that county. They had four children, two of whom are living: Sarah A. and Washington L. Walter H., who was born February 3, 1836, died September 9, 1862, having been murdered while plowing, and William A., born December 10, 1839, died October 8, 1857. Mrs. Gilbert died July 22, 1846. In March, 1854, Mr. G. removed to Johnson County, Missouri, and that year entered 120 acres of land, subsequently locating 120 acres more, with land warrants granted him for service in the war of 1812. He died September 10, 1868, after a residence of fourteen years in Johnson County. The subject of this sketch was married May 26, 1861, to Miss Elizabeth J. Helms, and they have been blessed with six children: Ann E., born May 3, 1862, (wife of Thomas L. Harris, of Johnson County); Patsey G., born April 24, 1866; John H., born July 1, 1867; Clay W., born November 23, 1868; Susan B., born October, 5, 1870, and Sally L., born May 9, 1872. August 1, 1862, Mr. Gilbert enlisted as a private in Co. D, Sixteenth Missouri infantry, second brigade, under Captain David Baker for three years, his company surrendering about that time at Shreveport, Louisiana. He reached home in June, 1865, resumed agricultural pursuits, and remained upon a portion of the homestead until March 5, 1881, when selling the property, he came to this county, settling in Polk Township, where he has since been engaged in farming and stock raising. Mrs. Gilbert and her eldest daughter are connected with the Christian Church, of Bear Creek. He is a Democrat. in 1883 St. Clair County, Missouri.
• Census*: He and Lucy A. (?) appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at Polk, St. Clair County, Missouri.

James Monroe Helms

• Birth*: James Monroe Helms was born in February 1840 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah E. Gloyd in 1862.
• Death*: James Monroe Helms died in Mulberry, Crawford County, Kansas, in 1922.
• Burial*: He was buried in Rosebank Cemetery at Mulberry, Crawford County, Kansas.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 13 December 1850 in the household of Anthony Houston Helms at Jackson, Johnson County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: James Monroe Helms appeared on the census of 15 June 1860 in the household of Anthony Houston Helms at Camp Branch, Cass County, Missouri.
• Milit-Beg*: James Monroe Helms began military service between 1861 and 1862 Civil War 27th MO Mounted Infantry, Company D.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 27 June 1870 at Aubry, Johnson County, Kansas.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at Cedar, Dade County, Missouri.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 14 June 1900 at Union, Laclede County, Missouri.

Parents:

Isham Helms

• Birth*: Isham Helms was born in 1833 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Sarah Ann "Sally" Clement, daughter of Edward M. Clement and Mary A. Hyatt, on 7 July 1852 at Missouri.
• Death*: Isham Helms died in Jackson County, Missouri, on 15 November 1861.
• Burial*: He was buried after 15 November 1861 (Civil War Pension file affidavit of his father) at Douglass County, Kansas.

• Milit-Beg*: He began military service Civil War 27th MO Mounted Infantry, Company D. (1861-1862)
  (Has a pension file application but I do not have it.)
• LAND*: He Johnson Co Deed Book 12 p. 474 1868/69 (record not yet looked up.)
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1850 at Jackson, Johnson County, Missouri.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 13 December 1850 in the household of Anthony Houston Helms at Jackson, Johnson County, Missouri.
• Residence*: Isham Helms lived in 1861 at Cass County, Missouri.
• DEED*: He Bk 12 p. 474 executed 5 Jul 1861 recorded 3 Jun 1869 on 5 July 1861 Johnson County, Missouri.

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Sarah Ann "Sally" Clement

• Birth*: Sarah Ann "Sally" Clement was born on 30 January 1836 at Strasburg, Cass County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married Isham Helms, son of Anthony Houston Helms and Anna Gilliam, on 7 July 1852 at Missouri.
• Death*: Sarah Ann "Sally" Clement died in Commerce, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, on 8 February 1936, at the age of 100.

• NAME*: She Johnson Co Deed record Bk 12 p. 474 lists wife, Sarah A.
• DEED*: She Johnson Co MO Bk 12 p. 474 executed 5 Jul 1861 recorded 3 Jun 1869.
  Isham Helms of Cass Co. MO in 1861. Lists Sarah A. and slaves she inherited from her father.
• SIBLINGS*: She Edward J; Martha E. (Mrs. Harris J. Howard); Jane E; Washington; Charles; William A; Juriah A; Archibald; Gabriel Henderson; Mary F; most of these listed on Probate record from Johnson Co. MO.
• Married Name: As of 7 July 1852,her married name was Helms.
• PENSION*: She applied for a pension No Has a pension file application she submitted for her husbands service Application 313,141 filed 23 Feb 1884; File #213963 on on 23 February 1884 from the state of.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Commerce Woman, 100 Years Old, Dies - Mrs. Sarah Ann Helms Lived at Peoria 50 Years - Funeral to Be Held Today. Commerce, Okla., Feb. 8. - Mrs. Sarah Ann Helms, 100 years old, died last night at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Etta Morgan, 320 North Main street. Mrs. Helms was born in North Carolina January 30, 1836, and observed her one hundredth birthday anniversary a week ago yesterday. She had been in ill health three years and critically ill two months. Funeral Sunday. Three years ago she and a son, John Helms, who was 74 years old, were ill of influenza. The two lived together at Peoria. The son died and Mrs. Helms never fully recovered from the illness. Mrs. Helms lived at Peoria 50 years and came here to live with her granddaughter, Mrs. Morgan after the son's death. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mary A. Harris, 78 years old, of Hamilton, Mont; three grandchildren, Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Julia Osterhoust of Commerce and George Helms of Takeport, Calif; eight great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist church, with the Rev. I.E. Taylor, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in G.A. R. cemetery. after 8 February 1936 Commerce, Oklahoma.

Parents:

Perry E. Helton

• Birth*: Perry E. Helton was born on 8 December 1887 at Lizton, Hendricks County, Indiana.
• Marriage*: He married Rose A. Helms, daughter of Perry Aden Helms and Mary Melinda Carroll, on 17 December 1910 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
• Death*: Perry E. Helton died before 1930.
• Death: He died in Monterey County, California, on 22 October 1945, at the age of 57.

• Milit-WW1*: Perry E. Helton registered for the draft for World War I on5 June 1917, while living at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.

Zelmona "Goldie" Goff

• Birth*: Zelmona "Goldie" Goff was born on 23 April 1898 at Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas.
• Marriage*: She married Autia Wilson "Slim" Helms, son of Perry Aden Helms and Mary Melinda Carroll, on 18 September 1915 at Mitchell, Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Zelmona "Goldie" Goff and Autia Wilson "Slim" Helms were divorced.
• Death*: Zelmona "Goldie" Goff died in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, on 13 May 1980, at the age of 82.
• Burial*: She was buried after 13 May 1980 in Carroll Cemetery at Mitchell, Wheeler County, Oregon.

• MARRIAGE2*: She Mr. DeMaris.

Parents:

Harry Wheelhouse

• Birth*: Harry Wheelhouse was born in June 1865 at England.
• Marriage*: He married Martha Helms, daughter of William Henry Helms and Mary Nordyke, on 10 October 1900 at Arlington, Gilliam County, Oregon.
• Death*: Harry Wheelhouse died in Pasco, Franklin County, Washington, on 6 December 1925, at the age of 60.
• Burial*: He was buried at Columbus, Klickitat County, Washington.

• Immigration*: He immigrated in 1869.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1900 at Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.
• SIBLINGS*: He Mayor of Arlington, Arthur Wheelhouse; Louis Wheelhouse of Rock
  Creek; Mrs. Charles Ames of Rock Creek in 1925.
• Occupation*: He was RR Employee-charge of the Arlington camp grounds in 1925.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Tuesday, 8 December 1925 Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Chester Wheelhouse

• Birth*: Chester Wheelhouse was born in May 1894 at Washington.

• Census*: He appeared on the census of 1900 at Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1920 at Richland, Benton County, Washington.
• Residence*: He lived in 1925 at Richland, Benton County, Washington.
• Occupation*: He was Bought pool house in Richland WA (1927) from A. Barteell in 1927 at Richland, Benton County, Washington.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1930 at Richland, Benton County, Washington.

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Maude Brashiers

• Birth*: Maude Brashiers was born on 27 July 1881 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married John Nichols Helms, son of William Henry Helms and Mary Nordyke, on 7 December 1905 at Morrow County, Oregon.
• Death*: Maude Brashiers died in Lexington, Morrow County, Oregon, on 28 November 1910, at the age of 29.
• Burial*: She was buried after 28 November 1910 in Penland Cemetery (Morrow County Cemetery listing for Lexington Cemetery) at Lexington, Morrow County, Oregon.

Mary Eunice Helms

• Birth*: Mary Eunice Helms was born on 14 September 1906 at Lexington, Morrow County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Lexington, Morrow County, Oregon, on 10 January 1907.
• Burial*: She was buried in Penland Cemetery (Morrow County Cemetery listing for Lexington Cemetery. Tombstone
  lists age 3 mo 27 days.) at Lexington, Morrow County, Oregon.

Parents:

Jane Hazel Helms

• Birth*: Jane Hazel Helms was born on 12 October 1907 at Lexington, Morrow County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in California in 1944.

• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1920 at Newberg, Yamhill County, Oregon.

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Jasper E. Rhodes

• Birth*: Jasper E. Rhodes was born in March 1849 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Nancy Ella Helms, daughter of William Henry Helms and Mary Nordyke, on 29 May 1879 at Bridge Creek, Wasco County, Oregon.

• Census*: Jasper E. Rhodes appeared on the census of 28 June 1900 at Buena Vista, Polk County, Oregon.

Katherine Graves

• Birth*: Katherine Graves was born on 1 November 1865 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: She married James Houston Helms, son of William Henry Helms and Mary Nordyke.
• Death*: Katherine Graves died in Morrow County, Oregon, on 11 October 1928, at the age of 62.
• Burial*: She was buried after 11 October 1928 in Penland Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 37063638) at Lexington, Morrow County, Oregon.

• Married Name: Her married name was Long.
• CHILDREN*: She son, Floyd Long b. 1907 Nebraska (on 1920 census) in 1907 Nebraska.
• Married Name: Her married name was Helms.
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 1920 at Lexington, Morrow County, Oregon.