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John E. PERKINS

John E. PERKINS

Male 1853 - 1895  (42 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John E. PERKINSJohn E. PERKINS was born in 1853 in Minnesota, USA; died on 24 Feb 1895 in Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA.

    John married Mary Isabell YOUNG between 1885-1887 in Minnesota, USA. Mary (daughter of William Henry YOUNG and Ophelia Lisenbee Sarepta MONTGOMERY) was born in Aug 1863 in Lakeville, Dakota, Minnesota, USA; died on 11 Jul 1932 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Gertrude Nettie PERKINS  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1887 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA; died on 16 Mar 1971 in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA; was buried in Benton City, Benton, Washington, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gertrude Nettie PERKINSGertrude Nettie PERKINS Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 13 Sep 1887 in Hector, Renville, Minnesota, USA; died on 16 Mar 1971 in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA; was buried in Benton City, Benton, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    After Omar's murder, Gertrude had 10 children and was pregnant with another. She had no means of income. Her pregnancy hindered her ability to work. She had the baby -- a boy -- and still couldn't find work. The older children would find work here and there, but it wasn't enough to fill the needs of the family. They were all starving. Bessie, the third from the youngest, said that she remembered standing at her mother's bedroom door waiting for her turn to nurse. Gertrude was trying to to nurse the three youngest children just to keep them alive.
    Gertrude knew the situation couldn't continue. She had heard the State of Washington was going to come and take her children away. She didn't want them parceled out to distant homes, losing contact with each other. She wanted them to be able to stay in contact with each other. She went to her pastor and asked for help. They came up with a plan to ask the congregation for help. When the congregation was presented with the situation, members of the church stepped forward to adopt the children.
    The adoption papers included Gertrude's request that the children grow up knowing each other. The only children who weren't adopted were those who were old enough to be on their own and the baby.

    Died:
    Age: 84

    Gertrude married Omar Alfred GEARHART on 25 Dec 1910 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA. Omar (son of George Douglas GEARHART and Ruth Ella WILLHIDE) was born on 29 Feb 1884 in Colo, Story, Iowa, USA; died on 28 Dec 1930 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. John Douglas GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1911 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 9 Dec 1985 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
    2. 4. Ruth Isabelle GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1913 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 16 December 1992 in Hoquiam, Washington; was buried in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA.
    3. 5. Eva Marie GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1914 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died in Aug 2007 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    4. 6. Alice Gertrude GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1915 in Washington; died on 02 Nov 1966 in Benton, Washington.
    5. 7. Jessie Nadine GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1916 in Spokane, Washington, United States; died on 16 Jan 2007 in Troy, Latah, Idaho; was buried in Troy, Latah County, Idaho, USA.
    6. 8. Donald CANNAM  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1920 in Wallula, Walla Walla, Washington, USA; died on 28 Sep 1948 in Chelan, Chelan, Washington, USA; was buried in Chelan, Chelan County, Washington, USA.
    7. 9. David Edwin SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1921 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 29 Jul 2001 in Selah, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried on 2 Aug 2001.
    8. 10. Frank Manley WALKER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1923 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 4 June 2013 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA; was buried in Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada, USA.
    9. 11. Mary Elizabeth ZIEGLER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Mar 1925 in Metaline, Pend Oreille, Washington, USA; died on 19 Jan 1999.
    10. 12. Marjorie Anne NARUM  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1927 in Brownstown, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 2 Sep 2012 in Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho, USA; was buried on 12 Sep 2012 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.
    11. 13. Omar Alfred GEARHART, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1929 in Washington; died on 8 Jan 1983 in Sublimity, Marion, Oregon, USA; was buried in Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, USA.

    Gertrude married Rolland Mead LIGHTLE on 5 September 1935 in Colville, Stevens, Washington, USA. Rolland was born on 23 Nov 1881 in Ohio; died on 15 Feb 1966 in Washington; was buried in Benton City, Benton County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 3.  John Douglas GEARHARTJohn Douglas GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Dec 1911 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 9 Dec 1985 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.

    John married Connie NEWLAND in Sep 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Lonace MCBRIDE in Oct 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Susan Fay GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point

    John married Celia SAIZA on 6 Apr 1953 in Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Celia Mary GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Juanita Diana GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. John Douglas GEARHART, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Nov 1955 in Mexico; died on 26 May 1976 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.
    4. 18. Donald Ramon GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 19. Marjorie Marie GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 20. Ronald Thomas GEARHART  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 4.  Ruth Isabelle GEARHARTRuth Isabelle GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Apr 1913 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 16 December 1992 in Hoquiam, Washington; was buried in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA.

    Ruth married Clarence Samuel WATKINS in 1931 in Yakima, Washington. Clarence was born on 21 Sep 1910 in Canon City, Fremont, Colorado, USA; died on 6 Dec 1973 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; was buried in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Clarence WATKINS  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. William WATKINS  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 5.  Eva Marie GEARHARTEva Marie GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Aug 1914 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died in Aug 2007 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

    Eva married Harold James BUNCE on 14 Oct 1931 in Yakima, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: HEIER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 6.  Alice Gertrude GEARHARTAlice Gertrude GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Nov 1915 in Washington; died on 02 Nov 1966 in Benton, Washington.

    Family/Spouse: Edwin ANDERSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Tom MCREYNOLDS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Earl Leroy MCREYNOLDS  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Selma Mae MCREYNOLDS  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Nancy Kay MCREYNOLDS  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Sandra Lee MCREYNOLDS  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 7.  Jessie Nadine GEARHARTJessie Nadine GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Apr 1916 in Spokane, Washington, United States; died on 16 Jan 2007 in Troy, Latah, Idaho; was buried in Troy, Latah County, Idaho, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Age at Death: 90

    Jessie married Clyde RIDDLE on 18 Dec 1934. Clyde was born on 08 Aug 1913 in Elk River, Idaho, USA; died on 21 Feb 2008 in Troy, Latah, Idaho. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Ronald RIDDLE  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 8.  Donald CANNAMDonald CANNAM Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Jul 1920 in Wallula, Walla Walla, Washington, USA; died on 28 Sep 1948 in Chelan, Chelan, Washington, USA; was buried in Chelan, Chelan County, Washington, USA.

  7. 9.  David Edwin SWIERDavid Edwin SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Dec 1921 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA; died on 29 Jul 2001 in Selah, Yakima, Washington, USA; was buried on 2 Aug 2001.

    Notes:

    In 1930 Census, living in home of Walter Swier. He had been adopted by this time, as Walter identifies him as his son and his name has been changed to David E. Swier from Edwin Guy Gearhart.

    In 1930 Census his natural brothers are located in several homes:
    1) Jessie M. Gearhart boarder with Annie M. Jenson; 14 years old; parents listed as born in Ohio (mother) and Washington (father); living in West Ahtanum, Yakima County, Washington. He is listed in David's obituary as Jessie Riddle.
    2) John Gearhart and Donald Gearhart (listed in David's obituary as Donald Cannon) boarders with Ralph Carmack; John was 18 years old and Donald was 9. They listed themselves and their parents as all born in Washington. Living in Nile, Yakima County, Washington. John was most likely never adopted because he was of age. Jessie and Donald were still underage, but this census must have been taken before permanent homes were found for them.

    World War II Army Enlistment Record
    Date: September 4, 1942
    Tacoma, Washington
    Air Corps
    Grade: Private
    Term: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
    Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
    Source: Civil life
    Education: 4 years of high school
    Occupation: Electrician, Automotive* (Automotive electrician. ) or Automobile Mechanic* or Automobile Body Repairman* or Motorcycle Mechanic* or Automobile Radiator Man* (Radiator repairman.) or Tractor Mechanic or Motor Inspector An asterisk (*) appearing after a job
    Marital status: Single, without dependents
    Height: 70
    Weight: 126

    Obituary, newspaper unknown:

    SELAH -- David Edwin Swier, 79, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2001 at his home in Selah. David was born December 29, 1921 in Spokane, WA. to Omar and Gertrude Gearhart. His given name was Edwin Guy Gearhart. He was adopted by Walter and Laura Swier in 1930 and changed his name to David Edwin Swier.
    David attended grade school and high school in Cowiche, WA. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII and served as an aircraft and engine mechanic. He married Anita J. Brownell on September 20, 1957. They shared many joys together over the next 44 years.

    David worked for his parents in the orchard business, and later worked for Michelson Packaging Co. before retiring. He enjoyed gardening, fixing up cars, and he particularly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

    He is survived by his wife, Anita Swier of Selah, WA.; four sons, David E. Swier of Ohio, Randy Swier of Kennewick, WA., Thomas Swier and his wife Patti of Georgia, Richard Swier and his wife Ellen of Toppenish, WA.; and his daughter Debbie Swier of Kent, WA.; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 8 sisters, Eva Heier, Margie Water, Jessie Riddle, Betty Ann Bailey, Ruth Anderson, Carol Babb, Dorcas Tobin, and Helen Marie West; and a brother, Frank Walker.

    He was preceded in death by his parents and adoptive parents; 3 sisters, Mary Smith, Ruth Kyker, and Alice McReynolds; and 3 brothers, Junior Gearhart, John Gearhart, and Donald Cannon.
    A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 W. Yakima Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

    David married Betty Fay TRUSTY in 1945 in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Betty (daughter of Frank CHAPMAN and Martha TRUSTY) was born on 27 Sep 1929 in Quicksand, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA; died on 13 Aug 2012 in Port Charlotte, Charlotte, Florida, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. David Edwin SWIER, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1946 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA; died on 02 Feb 2017 in Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA.
    2. 29. Walter Randall SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 30. Thomas Ray SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 31. Richard Lee SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1952 in Washington; died on 27 Mar 2011 in Yakima, Washington.
    5. 32. Deborah Lynn SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point

    David married Anita Jean BROWNELL on 20 Sep 1957. Anita was born on 13 Oct 1935; died on 29 Jun 2012; was buried in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 10.  Frank Manley WALKERFrank Manley WALKER Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Jul 1923 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 4 June 2013 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA; was buried in Boulder City, Clark County, Nevada, USA.

    Frank married Allene BURNHAM on 7 Feb 1945 in King County, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 11.  Mary Elizabeth ZIEGLERMary Elizabeth ZIEGLER Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Mar 1925 in Metaline, Pend Oreille, Washington, USA; died on 19 Jan 1999.

    Family/Spouse: Earl KNOX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. Judy KNOX  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1946; died on 5 Aug 1950.
    2. 34. Donald KNOX  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 35. Leroy KNOX  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: Elmer LARSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 12.  Marjorie Anne NARUMMarjorie Anne NARUM Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Feb 1927 in Brownstown, Yakima, Washington, USA; died on 2 Sep 2012 in Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho, USA; was buried on 12 Sep 2012 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    West Hills Memorial Park

    Family/Spouse: Ray MASON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Paul Timothy MASON  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Stephen MASON  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 38. Michael MASON  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 39. Jonathan MASON  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 40. Kathy MASON  Descendancy chart to this point

    Family/Spouse: William WATERS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 13.  Omar Alfred GEARHART, Jr.Omar Alfred GEARHART, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 5 Aug 1929 in Washington; died on 8 Jan 1983 in Sublimity, Marion, Oregon, USA; was buried in Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, USA.

    Omar married Jeanne Florence ELAM on 26 Jun 1965 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, USA. Jeanne was born on 02 Aug 1915 in Ash Grove, Greene, Missouri, USA; died on 13 Aug 1971 in Stayton, Marion, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Omar married Wanda June SWANIGAN on 5 Mar 1971 in Clark, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Susan Fay GEARHARTSusan Fay GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  2. 15.  Celia Mary GEARHARTCelia Mary GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

    Celia married Robert L OHR [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 16.  Juanita Diana GEARHARTJuanita Diana GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  4. 17.  John Douglas GEARHART, JrJohn Douglas GEARHART, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Nov 1955 in Mexico; died on 26 May 1976 in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.

  5. 18.  Donald Ramon GEARHARTDonald Ramon GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  6. 19.  Marjorie Marie GEARHARTMarjorie Marie GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  7. 20.  Ronald Thomas GEARHARTRonald Thomas GEARHART Descendancy chart to this point (3.John3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  8. 21.  Clarence WATKINSClarence WATKINS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ruth3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  9. 22.  William WATKINSWilliam WATKINS Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ruth3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  10. 23.  Earl Leroy MCREYNOLDSEarl Leroy MCREYNOLDS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Alice3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  11. 24.  Selma Mae MCREYNOLDSSelma Mae MCREYNOLDS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Alice3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  12. 25.  Nancy Kay MCREYNOLDSNancy Kay MCREYNOLDS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Alice3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  13. 26.  Sandra Lee MCREYNOLDSSandra Lee MCREYNOLDS Descendancy chart to this point (6.Alice3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  14. 27.  Ronald RIDDLERonald RIDDLE Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jessie3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  15. 28.  David Edwin SWIER, Jr.David Edwin SWIER, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (9.David3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Nov 1946 in Letcher, Kentucky, USA; died on 02 Feb 2017 in Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA.

    David married Sandy WOODWARD on 05 Jun 1976. Sandy was born in in Meadowview, Washington, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Misty SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. Krista SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 43. Nicole SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 29.  Walter Randall SWIERWalter Randall SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.David3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. David Randall SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 45. Aaron SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 46. Nikki TRAIN  Descendancy chart to this point

  17. 30.  Thomas Ray SWIERThomas Ray SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.David3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

    Thomas married Patti Jo CUNNINGHAM [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Dana Michelle SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 48. Lara Christine SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 31.  Richard Lee SWIERRichard Lee SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.David3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Sep 1952 in Washington; died on 27 Mar 2011 in Yakima, Washington.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Rhonda SWIER  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 50. Richard SWIER, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 32.  Deborah Lynn SWIERDeborah Lynn SWIER Descendancy chart to this point (9.David3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  20. 33.  Judy KNOXJudy KNOX Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Dec 1946; died on 5 Aug 1950.

  21. 34.  Donald KNOXDonald KNOX Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  22. 35.  Leroy KNOXLeroy KNOX Descendancy chart to this point (11.Mary3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  23. 36.  Paul Timothy MASONPaul Timothy MASON Descendancy chart to this point (12.Marjorie3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  24. 37.  Stephen MASONStephen MASON Descendancy chart to this point (12.Marjorie3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  25. 38.  Michael MASONMichael MASON Descendancy chart to this point (12.Marjorie3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  26. 39.  Jonathan MASONJonathan MASON Descendancy chart to this point (12.Marjorie3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)

  27. 40.  Kathy MASONKathy MASON Descendancy chart to this point (12.Marjorie3, 2.Gertrude2, 1.John1)



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