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John Collard Cannon

• Birth*: John Collard Cannon was born on 6 March 1820 at Lincoln County, Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols on 16 April 1841 at Lincoln County, Missouri.
• Death*: John Collard Cannon died in Modoc County, California, on 17 July 1884, at the age of 64.
• Burial*: He was buried after 17 July 1884 in Lookout Cemetery at Lookout, Modoc County, California.

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Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols

• Birth*: Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols was born in 1823 at Virginia.
• Marriage*: She married John Collard Cannon, son of Isaac Cannon and Mary Collard, on 16 April 1841 at Lincoln County, Missouri.
• Death*: Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols died in Umatilla County, Oregon, in September 1853.

• Married Name: As of 16 April 1841,her married name was Cannon.

Laura Cannon

• Birth*: Laura Cannon was born on 22 January 1874 at Glide, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Wilbur Hugh Brown on 21 August 1892 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Laura Cannon died in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 1 September 1965, at the age of 91.
• Burial*: She was buried on 4 September 1965 in Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

• Married Name: As of 21 August 1892,her married name was Brown.

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Frances Emeline "Fannie" Matthews

• Birth*: Frances Emeline "Fannie" Matthews was born at Kansas.
• Marriage*: She married Josiah J. "Joe" Thornton, son of Jeptha Thornton and Martha Ragsdale Walker, on 7 February 1880 at Douglas County, Oregon.

• Married Name: As of 7 February 1880,her married name was Thornton.

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Pearl Thornton

• Birth*: Pearl Thornton was born on 20 June 1888 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Oak Creek, Douglas County, Oregon, on 27 June 1909, at the age of 21.

• Married Name: Her married name was Erickson.

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Kenneth Ray Cross

• Birth*: Kenneth Ray Cross was born on 18 March 1928.
• Death*: He died in Douglas County, Oregon, on 11 March 2004, at the age of 75.

• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Kenneth Ray Cross
  CROSS, Kenneth Ray — Age 75, of Glide, Oregon, passed away on March 11, 2004, after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 18, 1928, to Ray and Ellen (Ahrens) Cross. On July 14, 1973, he married Jean Talcott at the Messing homestead cabin on Susan Creek. Ken is survived by his wife of 30 years Jean. Also surviving are his children, Erich Cross, of Dayton, Oregon; Tamara Oelrich of Mcminnville, Oregon; and Bruce Cross of Roanoke, Virginia; stepchildren who affectionately call him Pops, Poppi, or Papa Ken-Susan Talcott and Bill Talcott both of Glide; Melissa Otto of Roseburg and Cynthia Medlar of Loomis, California. Ken and Jean have 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ken’s family was very special to him. He was a Navy veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater on three different ships from 1946 to 1948. He then went into business with his dad and brother, Norman in Thompson Falls, Montana. Ken attended the University of Idaho and Washington State College, majoring in agriculture. He worked in the Feed and Garden Supply business and for Centennial Mills, a flour and feed manufacturer where he was assistant production coordinator and credit manager for 16 years. Ken then bought and managed a Western Auto store in Sequim, Washington. Later he worked in accounting, for Buchanan Cellars Grain in McMinnville, Oregon. He moved to Roseburg in 1972 and was employed by the Oregon Department of Transportation from 1972 to 1995, as a weighmaster. In retirement he enjoyed working on the “Cross Patch” on Little River and helping others with chores and projects they were unable to do. He was a very considerate and caring man. Ken was a born again Christian and a member of the Glide Baptist Church. He looked forward to going to be with the Lord. At his request he was cremated. A memorial service will be held at Glide Baptist Church at 11:30 a.m. on April 3, 2004. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glide Baptist Church building fund, a program that was dear to his heart.
  The News Review on Sunday, 28 March 2004 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

Frances Helen "Frank" Chapman

• Birth*: Frances Helen "Frank" Chapman was born on 8 February 1856 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married George W. Grubbe on 8 June 1879 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Frances Helen "Frank" Chapman died in King County, Washington, on 24 April 1946, at the age of 90.

• Married Name: As of 8 June 1879,her married name was Grubbe.
• (Informant) Death: She was the informant on the death certificate of Eliza Jane Eells on 30 May 1920 listed as Mrs. G.W. Bruggs of Wilber (sic), Oregon.

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George W. Grubbe

• Birth*: George W. Grubbe was born in 1844 at Missouri.
• Marriage*: He married Frances Helen "Frank" Chapman, daughter of George Jefferson Chapman and Eliza Jane Eells, on 8 June 1879 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: George W. Grubbe died in Douglas County, Oregon, on 17 September 1925.

Michael Thomas Popken

• Birth*: Michael Thomas Popken was born on 8 November 1955 at Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, on 10 July 2002, at the age of 46.

• Note*: He uncertain who his biological father is but he was listed as a son in Ted Mathews obituary.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the POPKEN, Michael Thomas - Age 46, of Corvallis, Oregon, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at his home. He was born Nov. 8, 1955, and raised in the Roseburg area where he attended the Winston-Dillard school system. He graduated from Douglas High School in 1973 and went on to attend Lane Community College and Umpqua Community College where he received a degree in engineering. In June of 1977 Mike married his high school sweetheart, Cheryl Brown. In 1978 they moved to Corvallis and Mike began a career with CH2M Hill, where he remained a loyal employee for 24 years. They had two sons, Dustin and Nicholas. As a family they enjoyed many outdoor activities including camping, boating, rafting, fishing, as well as water skiing and snow skiing. The Popken family and their close friends were on an endless pursuit for glassy water, fluffy powder and that trophy fish. Mike made many friends, most of which resulted in life-long friendships. Survivors include his mother, Wanda Popken of Winston, Ore., wife, Cheryl, sons, Dustin of Eugene, and Nicholas of Corvallis, brother, David of Houston, Texas, sister, Pam of Dayton, Mont. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother. At Mike's request a celebration of life will take place on August 3, 2002, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Willamette Park in Corvallis. Memorial donations can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Oregon Chapter, 6501 SW MacAdam Avenue, Portland, OR 97201.
  The News-Review on Wednesday, 17 July 2002 Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

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Sophie Pearl Nahmens

• Birth*: Sophie Pearl Nahmens was born on 11 May 1902 at Richmond, Contra Costa County, California.
• Death*: She died in San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, on 29 September 1954, at the age of 52.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 in the household of James Chase Bly at Richmond, Contra Costa County, California.
• Note*: Sophie Pearl Nahmens Marriage - Name: Sophie Pearl Nahmens Spouse: Sophie Pearl Nahmens Parents: William Olaf Nahmens , Anna Winifred Bly Birth Place: Contra Costa, Pt Richmond, CA Birth Date: 11 May 1902 Marriage Place: Pt Richmond, Contra Costa, CA Marriage Date: 24 November 1920 Death Place: San Mateo, San Mateo, CA Death Date: 29 September 1954
  Ancestry Family Data Collection on 24 November 1920 at San Mateo, San Mateo County, California.

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Ethel Lillian Nahmens

• Birth*: Ethel Lillian Nahmens was born on 4 March 1905 at Richmond, Contra Costa County, California.
• Death*: She died in Redlands, San Bernardino County, California, on 28 July 1986, at the age of 81.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 in the household of William Olaf Nahmens at Redlands, San Bernardino County, California.
• Note*: Ethel Lillian Nahmens Marriage - Name: Ethel Lillian Nahmens Spouse: Ethel Lillian Nahmens Parents: William Olaf Nahmens , Anna Winifred Bly Birth Place: Contra Costa, Pt Richmond, CA Birth Date: 4 March 1905 Marriage Place: Redlands, San Bernardino, CA Marriage Date: 21 November 1925 Death Place: Redlands, San Bernardino, CA Death Date: 29 July 1986
  Ancestry Family Data Collection on 21 November 1925 at Redlands, San Bernardino County, California.

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