MISCELLANEOUS ISOLATED BURIALS

 

This database was contributed by Carol and Eldon Anglen. 

The intro reads as follows:
Idaho county’s thousands of square miles hides the lonely graves of some of the roughest and toughest of her earlier residents (some women, but mostly men). Sadly, those silent lonely persons’ names have often been lost to the memory of those now able to tell their stories.

  This database is only the beginning of my attempt to aid other researchers by placing in one database information gathered from the written works of various local historians. This collection contains the names of 270 silent persons in their lonely burial places. If time allows, this file might be updated and/or corrected as new information comes to light. Indeed I have postponed printing this for years because I keep reading about new burial sites and once in awhile even an uninventoried cemetery comes to light.

SURNAME GIVEN NAME BIRTH DATE DEATH DATE Data Source Notes Burial Location
Abel Orlando Mel   winter 1920 Sheepeater Campaign, pp.52-55, John Carey Not buried in Ida co., but he was murdered at Cabin Creek on the S.F. Salmon River. His body was taken out to burial in Walla Walla. S.F. Salmon R. (died at Cabin Ck)
Adkins Louis   1913, Mar River & Prairie NEWS 1904-1913,  by Anglen Adkins, trapper on the Little Salmon River, left his cabin on Mar 14th 1913 to check his traps. He was never seen or heard from again. Little Salmon R. area?
Adsley Dolores 30 Oct 1909 5 May 1913 River & Prairie NEWS 1904-1913, by Carol Anglen Three and 1/2 yr old dau of Warren Adsley, died from spotted fever. Old Pollock?
Adsley Ernest   Apr 1918 Misc. Scrapbook D; and History of Riggins Cemetery, by Barton Resided in Old Pollock. He drowned in Salmon River during high water while trying to save a steer. The body was found in Snake River and because of its condition he was buried at Asotin. Identified by the newest technology by his dental work. Old Pollock resident - buried at Asotin, WA.
Adsley Thelma   22 Apr 1911 River & Prairie NEWS 1904-1913, by Carol Anglen  died "after a few days illness" Old Pollock?
Allen Charles   Oct 1863 Idaho County Voices, pp.35-36  He was murdered in the 'Magruder Massacre' of 1863 along with Chalmers, Magruder & Phillips. See Magruder below. Magruder?
Allison William   1888 p.244 "River of No Return", Carey & Conley; & "Idaho County NEWS, 1886-1903" by Anglen  "Mr Allison of Salmon River was found dead in his house on Sunday the 16th." Carey & Conley say he is buried across the creek from his house beside a sheriff who was killed when his horse fell from a cliff.       Allison Ck
Anderson Annie     p.34, Sheepeater Campaign, Carrey Wife of Ed, died after her husband and is buried near the old road going to the creek. Her grave was visible at the time of publication of the source booklet. Her daughter, Flora Hackett, is buried beside her. S.F. Salmon R. (Elk Creek)
Anderson Ed     p.34, Sheepeater Campaign, Carrey Ed was accidentally shot in the head. Lived one and a half miles up Elk Creek, on S.F. Salmon S.F. Salmon R. (Elk Creek)
Anderson Joe   July 1935 p.177 ff; Snake River of Hells Canyon; Carrey, etc. Two prospectors 'as crazy as popcorn on a hot stove' worked together on Snake River. One of them, Anderson, was hired to caretake Mart Hibbs' place. In June 1935 Hibbs was murdered and his body was later found outside his burned cabin. Inside were found Snake River (Granite Creek)
Arnold Chris     p.238 River of No Return, Carrey & Conley An old German who stayed at the Standish place is buried below the rocky bluff behind the Standish house. Salmon River (Robbins Creek)
Arnold dau./of Charles   March 1895 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen  'The three year old daughter of Charles Arnold was buried at Sunnyside'. Sunnyside
Badley Bessie   1966 p.45 Sheepeater Campaign, Carrey Burial place is not described; died "at the ranch which was near the mouth of the South Fork of the Salmon River" S.F. Salmon R area
Badley Fred   1953 p.45 Sheepeater Campaign, Carrey Burial place is not described; died "at the ranch which was near the mouth of the South Fork of the Salmon River" S.F. Salmon R area
Bare Isaac N. Abt 1849 Abt 1909? Interviews with Pete & Jerry Johnson by Eldon Anglen - plus info gathered from census records. Found dead by Elmer Taylor & the cowboys who made a coffin and buried him on ridge between Rice and Center Creeks. Clint Springer read a sermon from the Bible. He had a daughter, Daisy South (w/o Joseph) who resided on Joseph Plains in 1910 and in Cotton Salmon River on Johnson property (Mouth of Center Creek)
Barnum Jack   Jul 1905 River & Praire NEWS 1904-1913, by Anglen  "Jack Barnum Killed - Meets Death By Explosion of Giant Powder" "The remains were buried at Warren Sunday" Warren
Beard girl     Warren Times; Helmer (no other data found in the cited book) S.F. Salmon R. area
Bemis Charlie 1847 Oct 1922 p.10 Hist of Riggins Cemetery, Barton Died two months following the burning of his home in August 1922. Buried at the ranch. Has marker at Shepp ranch Salmon River (Shepp Ranch)
Bemis Nathoy (Polly) ca. 1849 '05 Nov 1933' multiple Idaho County histories Polly died in Grangeville hospital and was buried in Prairie View cemetery. In June 1987 the body was removed and taken to her home site on Salmon River. (Local legend says the body was taken after hours and w/o permission of the cemetery!) Salmon River (Shepp Ranch)
Berg Margaret Kettinger Gotzinger '6 Nov 1844' '30 Apr 1933' p.249 River of No Return; Carey/ Conley According to cited reference she may be buried on the ranch. Source also has picture there. Salmon River (Berg Ranch)
Bergman John 9 Aug 1871 14 Jul 1945 p.53, Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill He was the father of Reho Wolfe and died while trying to take him out for medical care. Complications of his diabetes. He was at the Charlie Ayres ranch at the time of his death. He is buried near Eugene Churchill. Buried on Richardson Bar. There is a flat stone with his name and year of birth and death. Salmon River (Richardson Bar)
Blackwell dau/ of Wallace     p.38, Sheepeater Campaign, Carrey A daughter of Wallace Blackwell who died at Warren was brought back to the Pony Smead Ranch and buried. S.F. Salmon River (Pony Smead Ranch)
Blaine Alex 1859 1940   There is a metal marker at the Shepp Ranch (picture taken) Salmon River (Shepp Ranch)
Borden Bill     p.29 Sheepeater Campaign; Carrey Referred to as "Sheepherder Bill", he had a moonshine still that blew up and he was burned to death in his cabin. date about 1932 S.F. Salmon River; Porphyry Creek
Brewer Curly     p.30-31, Sheepeater Campaign; Carrey This burial may be close to the Valley county border. Cited book says Brewer died in the "Profile country". (Note: Idaho State Death Records has Charles Brewer died Aug 20, 1928. Is this Curly?) S.F. Salmon R. area
Brockman Walt 15 Jul 1873 04 Aug 1918 p.241, Snake River of Hell's Canyon; Carrey, etc. He died in a trail mishap with his pack animals, his place of burial is not specified. Could be buried on Oregon side of river (dates from Idaho State Death Index) Snake River area
Brown Martin Z.   May 1902 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen "A new arrival" he died near Kamiah. He was married in 1900 and died in 1902. He was buried in "a beautiful grove surrounding his brother's home in the Kamiah canyon across the Clearwater river... in the little cemetery on top of Kamiah canyon."  Clearwater River, (Kamiah area)
Buckskin Bill (see Sylvan S. Hart)        
Butler B. Lee   1923 (winter) p.166, Snake River of Hell's Canyon; Carrey, etc. According to his brother, Paul, he drowned and his body was never recovered. Snake River
Cadby Bill     p.39, Sheepeater Campaign, Carrey Bill Cadby "spent his last days" on his homestead near Pony Smead's. Does not say where he was buried. S.F. Salmon River (Pony Smead area)
Carrey James '12 Dec 1836' '18 Nov 1912' Death Cert no.003369 According to death record he died at Mt. Idaho. May be the J. Carey in Mt.Idaho Cem. Mt.Idaho?
Carrey twin boys     Warren Times; Helmer (No further data available from cited book) S.F. Salmon R. area
Cassidy Pvt.   7 Jul 1877 Letter from Ace Barton On July 7th 1877, Pvt. Cassidy, with Co.M. 4th Artillery was accidentally shot by a fellow soldier. He was hastily buried at the site near Boles Joseph Boles
Chalmers Horace   Oct 1863 p.35-36, Idaho County Voices Murdered in the Magruder Massacre along with others. There are many printed accounts of this story besides the one cited here. (also see Magruder) Magruder
Chalmers Robert   Oct 1863 p.35-36, Idaho County Voices Murdered in the Magruder Massacre along with others. (Allen, Magruder & Phillips) There are many printed accounts of this story besides the one cited here. (also see Magruder) Magruder
Chartier 'Shorty'   Aug 1886 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Called 'Shorty', he was born in France and apparently died of starvation in his dugout and was said to be half crazy. (Shorty's bar, midway between Whitebird and Rocky canyon?) Salmon River (Shorty Bar)
Chineses massacre   1887 p.304, Snake River of Hell's Canyon; Carrey, etc. thirty one Chinese were murdered by white men Snake River
Churchill          see Ella Prescott  
Churchill Eugene Sept. 1857 1915 p.49, Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill He drowned in Salmon River and was found about 25 days later down river and buried at Richardson Bar. - The wooden marker placed by USFS is now gone. Salmon River (Richardson Bar)
Colgate George   Fall 1893 Reference several books concerning the Carlin Party. Colgate was hired as a cook on a hunting party and while in the mountains he became mortally ill due to a blocked bladder. The weather became bitter and Colgate and the party made the decision to go on out and leave him there or jeopardize the lives of a Lochsa R. - On US Hwy 12   Sec.15 T36N R12E
Connors,       US Forest Ranger info 1930 buried at the mouth of Robbins Creek along the Salmon river, other facts unknown Salmon R. (Robbins Ck)
Cook Rose Aitken   12 Oct 1905 p.163, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley also River & Praire NEWS, by Anglen Rose died in childbirth, buried with baby at Campbell's Ferry (Mrs. Warren Cook) Salmon R. (Campbell Ferry)
Cooper Arthur   '3 Jul 1915' Idaho State Death record #11685 gives death date He died from chronic valvular heart disease, was single, born Oct 1861 in England. There was no undertaker. Burial was 1/4 mile southeast of Golden on July 4th. Clearwater, S.F. (Old Golden)
Copenhauer Tom     p.45, Sheepeater Campaign, by Carrey Died at Warren and left his property to a friend and was buried at Warren (Is not in Warren cemetery database) Warren
Crooks Daniel   Mid Aug 1878 p.109-10; 'Weiser Indian, Shoshoni Peacemakers' Hank Corless; 'Valley County, The Way it Was' Duane Peterson A memorial stone for him and Brady/Bob Wilhelm. There are discrepancies for the date in different historical sources. Incident occurred in what was Idaho county in 1878. Valley county - Pearsoll Creek off the Warm Lake Road near Cascade, Idaho
Culbertson (no first name)   Jun 1897 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen He was found dead in his blankets at Burgdorf's Warm Springs by his partner on May 23... The dead man's partner buried the body.." The partner wouldn't turn over all the effects to the justice at Warren (a gold watch and ring, 3 horses, and an outfit) Burgdorf
Derosher Eber ca. 1819 Mar 1869 1870 Mortality Schedule Age 50, miner, stabbed (murder), in March, born in Canada. Burial site unknown but lived in the area of Warren Warren?
Dorsey Peter   1879 p.90, Pioneer Days in Idaho County, Elsensohn Dorsey was killed by ambushing Indians along with Hugh 'Bobtail' Johnson S.F. Salmon R. area
Dyer Bob     Warren Times, Helmer (no further data in cited book) S.F. Salmon R. area
Dyer George   1905 p.38, Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey Buried at the Pony Smead Ranch. S.F. Salmon R. (Pony Smead Ranch)
Eagan Harry ca. 1848 Aug 1879 p.17-18, Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Part 2, Carrey - Also 1880 Mortality Schedule, also ICFP, May 6, 1926 Private Harry Eagan was the only soldier killed by the Indians in the Sheepeater War of 1879. Although the area is now in Valley county - at the time of his death  the area was in Idaho county. The government erected a monument at the site in 1925 which Valley County today - S.F. Salmon R.; T21N R14E, Sec 6
Eccles Royal   Aug 1899 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen He was fourteen years old and killed by a kick from a horse on a prospecting trip near the headwaters of the Clearwater. They were 50 miles distant in the mountains so it was impossible to bring him out. He was buried there. Clearwater R. headwaters
Elliot David   1902-1906 p.121, Idaho County Voices  'Idaho's first circuit judge, David Elliott was buried in the Tahoe Cemetery between 1902 and 1906." (no marker today) Tahoe Cem?
Elliott Bud     p.67, Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey Brother of Jim Elliott, came in to take care of his brother's affairs after his death and also died from a falling rock from a blast. He died near the "old smokehouse" on Elk Creek. His burial place is not mentioned. S.F. Salmon R. (Elk Creek?)
Elliott Ernest 'Hardrock'   May 1934 p.39-40, Sheepeater Idian Campaign, Carrey A nephew of Mrs. Kid Garden, who died of spotted fever, resided on Big Creek, place called "Mile High". Buried on a knoll above "the buildings". M.F. Salmon R. (Big Creek)
Elliott Jim     p.67, Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey One winter he got pneumonia. Neighbors started to bring him out but he died on the trail near Copper Camp. He was buried on the trail down Big Creek. (Could be James Elliott born 30 Dec 1914 died Apr 25 1935 Ida State Death Ind.) (His brother was killed M.F. Salmon R. (Big Creek - Copper Camp)
Enis Sam   June 1897 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen He died in his cabin on Butcher Creek. "Sam Enis and friends went on a drinking spree, drinking alcohol, whiskey, Jamaica ginger, Perry Davis' Pain Killer and Hostetter's Bitters, (Sam) fell senseless and never woke up." (I imagine his friends didn't fee Butcher Creek (mouth of)
Estep Walt     p.57, Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey He was killed at Brown's Basin above the Dave Lewis place - burial place not given Brown's Basin
Feierabend   1941 Sep 1996 From obit Idaho County Free Press, Sep 18, 1996 He drowned on Salmon River - found at Wind River pack bridge three days later. There was a wooden marker there in the late 1990's. Salmon River (ashes at Wind River)
Flood J.F.   Aug 1899 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Mr. Flood and an unidentified man were killed in an explosion at the N.P. railroad camp between Kamiah and Stuart (Kooskia). Flood was taken to Stuart for burial, but is not recorded in that cemetery. The unidentified man was buried near the explosion. Kooskia area (Stuart)
Flynn Margaret   5 May 1916 Idaho State Death Record Her maiden name was Thistlethwaite, she married Timothy Flynn May 25, 1851 in Canada. There was no undertaker at her death. Buried near Stites. S.F. Clearwater R. (Stites area)
Foster William   Jul 1877 p.302, Pioneer Days in Idaho County, Vol.1, Elsensohn Local residents took up a collection and bought a monument which reads: "A Public Tribute to William Foster - Killed By Indians July 1877 - Aged 24 Years"  ".'..citizen scout in service of the government" he died when his horse was shot from under him. I Cottonwood
Fox Frank C.   17 Sep 1887 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Age about 30, native of New York, died thirteen hours after his horse threw him headlong and then rolled onto him. His wife & children resided in New York. Salmon R.
Fritser Mrs   Sep. 1919 Warren Times, Helmer Cited book says she 'lies on the home place, a young woman only 34, the mother of eleven children.' (The youngest only 3 months old and the oldest was a girl of thirteen.) S.F. Salmon R. area
Galloway Victor   Apr 1896 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Aged about 30, suicided at his home on Whitebird. Whitebird area (French Cemetery?)
Gamble, Harry   May 1895 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Drowned April 13th, 1895. Nezperce co. coroner reportedly buried an unknown man April 18th four miles upriver fr. Potlatch River whose description "tallies with the description of Gamble..." The body buried 'along the river and a beautiful place was sele Clearwater River above Potlatch River
Goodwin Nancy J. 25 Dec 1838 6 Mar 1898 notes of Clara Smith; also see Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Nancy was buried near Harpster high on a ridge called Pickle Point. About 1973 Bruce Scott built a fence around the grave for two elderly ladies from Washington. Daughter, Ida Bundridge, lived in Elk City for a time but she left the area. Mr. Goodwin lef S.F. Clearwater R. (Harpster area)
Gordon Arthur H.   1886? p.222, Idaho County Voices His body was removed from China Hill and is in the common grave at Prairie View. Prairie View Cem
Gordon Charlie   1918 (winter) p.213, Snake River of Hell's Canyon; Carrey, etc.  He went missing in December 1917, his body was found in the spring and buried at the site near the South Fork of Brush Creek. Snake River
Green George   2 Jul 1920 Misc. A Scrapbook, ICGS George Green, age 74, was found dead on the floor of his cabin (Warren area) on the morning of July 3rd. He had been in the pool hall the previous evening at 10:30. No sign of a struggle so it was decided that he died of heart disease. "They made a coffi Warren area
Groseclose Jake   20 Aug 1878 p.14, Valley County, The Way it Was, by Duane Peterson This marker is in Valley county today but the area was in Idaho county 1878. The event is well documented history in Valley county. Valley county, near Cascade Lake Dam.
Hackett Jonathan   10 May 1910 p.153-4, Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill Accident while hunting - has marker Salmon R. (French Creek)
Hackett Flora     p.34 Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey She is the daughter of Annie Anderson, and was buried beside her mother on Elk Creek, on S.F. Salmon River - death records say she was born in 1882 and died on Aug 7, 1935 in Canyon co. S.F. Salmon R. area
Halfmoon (an Indian)   Apr 1892 p.248, Snake River of Hell's Canyon, Carrey,etc He fell to his death in the 1870's and his remains were found along with the skeleton of his horse in April 1892. With him were found a saddle, sawed off shotgun, and an 1866 silver dollar. Snake River (Suicide Point)
Hall Mary     p.38 Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey Mary died suddenly and is buried at the Pony Smead Ranch. S.F. Salmon R. (Pony Smead Ranch)
Hallam/Helm Loyal   May 1895 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Drowned along with Harry Gamble. Not known if his body was found. (see Harry Gamble) Clearwater R. - burial site unknown
Hamilton Ben   11 Feb 1902 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Killed in snowslide at Cracker Jack Mine and the body was found in June. His body was in such condition that it was buried on the site. His brother from Kansas had helped in the search and was there when the body was found. Buffalo Hump - about 100 feet below the mine
Harmon Dora     descendant of dec'd Cremation - buried in private cemetery Private cemetery - Old Mt.Idaho Grade
Harmon Henry     descendant of dec'd Cremation - buried in private cemetery Private cemetery - Old Mt.Idaho Grade
Harmon Ollie     descendant of dec'd Cremation - buried in private cemetery Private cemetery - Old Mt.Idaho Grade
Harpster Abraham   1 Oct 1891 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen also p.101, Idaho County Voices Abe Harpster died down at Jackson Bridge (known as Harpster today). He was buried "in the pines on the rocky point just below the bridge, overlooking the river he loved so well." Age 66. (A monument was placed in 1960 - picture in "Voices") S.F. Clearwater R. (Harpster area)
Harriman Alice   1888 p.224, Idaho County Voices Age 4, she was buried in Denver in an unmarked grave, the daughter of Levi and Lucy Deacy Harriman Denver area
Harrinton Curly   Nov 2, 1903 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen He was found lying dead at his cabin door at Thunder Mt., a supposed victim of heart disease. (no burial place given) Thunder Mt.
Hart Sylvan Ambrose   29 Apr 1980 Misc C. Scrapbook, ICGS, Obit Buried in his garden on Five Mile Creek up the Big Salmon River. Salmon R. (Five Mile Ck)
Hawley Ellen (Howell)   17 Dec 1893 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen This was the wife of George, age 18, died in childbirth, buried on a knoll on Whitebird Creek. (a monument was placed in the 1990's) Whitebird area
Healey Tom   20 Aug 1878 p.14, Valley County, The Way it Was, by Duane Peterson This marker is in Valley county today - but the area was in Idaho county 1878. The event is well documented history in Valley county. Valley county, near Cascade Lake Dam.
Hemminger Bob   Feb/Mar 1935 p.168, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley He fell on a slick slope of the mountain while hunting. Grave still had a marker in 1977, buried above Coppernoll's. Salmon R. (near Ruff Creek)
Hemstock James 1840 27 Feb 1909 p.230, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley His stone on Sheep Ck  reads "James Hemstock 1840 to 2-27-09, by Rice" Hemstock was grossly overweight.When Klinkhammer heard he was ill he got help to load him on a horse to take him out to Elk City, but he died on the way and was buried where he fell. Salmon R. (Sheep Creek)
Hester Albert     p.376, Snake River of Hell's Canyon; Carrey, etc. He was buried on the Oregon side of the Snake River - but he was an interesting feller that wore dresses. Snake River
Hiltsey Frank     History of Riggins Cemetery, by Barton Homesteader at Three Creeks has headboard at Hutton Creek. Salmon R., (Hutton Ck)  S13 T25n  R2w
Hopkin Sam     p.57, Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey He was shot when mistaken for a bear at Copper Camp. M.F. Salmon River (Copper Camp)
Humes Martin Abt. 1857 Dec. 24, 1904 p.53ff., Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill His obituary stated he died of pneumonia, but the actual cause of his death is unknown.He got sick in the fall of the year and never regained his health. He died on Christmas eve 1904. There is a nice headstone that marks his grave.  He is buried on the west end of Richardson Bar, directly across from Yellow Pine Campground. Salmon River (Richardson Ck)
Hyatt son of     p.34, Sheepeater Campaign, Carrey A child of Hyatt(s), age 7 or 8, was lost after going down to the orchard to pick plums just across from Smith Creek and in sight of the house. Child was never found. S.F. Salmon River (Smith Creek, Hays Station)
Indian grave       US Forest Ranger data from 1930 An indian grave about 1 mile south of Graves point and another at the head of Graves Creek on the Boise Trail and north of the Seven Devils. Other facts unknown. Graves Creek
Indian grave     1894 US Forest Ranger data from 1930 A 14 year old Indian boy, who died of poisoning, he is buried north of Highway 12. The grave is on the ridge which divides Idaho and Montana - just barely in Idaho. Lochsa River - Sec.36 T37N R11E
Indian, Isaac     1902 Kooskia Mountaineer, Sept 27, 1922 issue  'At Grave's Peak is the grave of an Indian, Isaac, who died over twenty years ago while guiding a party of white men in search of a gold mine the site of which he was supposed to know. "Isaac's mine has never been discovered." M.F. Clearwater River (Grave's Peak) northeast side
Ipe Fred     p.193, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley A young miner whose parents lived at Warren, who committed suicide one spring at the mouth of the South Fork of Salmon River Salmon River (Mackay Bar?)
Jenkins/Jinkins (no first name)   Aug 1897 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen  'An old gentleman named Jenkins, died on Salmon River last Monday at his place six miles above Sherwin's. He was from Palouse and was aged 70 years." Salmon River (near Harbison place on Big Mallard Cr.)
Jewell Joseph A.   1896 p.219, Idaho County Voices Buried in old Whitebird Cem. (French Cemetery?) Whitebird area (French Cem?)
Johns Amelia   Sep 1922 Kooskia Mountaineer, Sep 27, 1922 A Nez Perce woman died at the home of George Samuels near Stites, article says she was buried at Stites Indian cemetery. Stites Indian Cem
Johnson Hugh 'Bobtail'   Mar 1879 1880 Mortality Schedule; also p.67, Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey Age 48, married, born Maine, farmer, resident of county for 10 years. Hugh and his partner were killed by the Indians. Neighbors buried Johnson on the Jimmy Scales' ranch - two peach trees were planted there. S.F. Salmon River (Jimmy Scales place)
Johnson Peter   1913-14 p.374, Pioneer Days in Idaho County, Vol.2, Elsensohn Trapper who went on a hunting party alone. His skeleton and his rusty rifle were later found Fish Lake at head of Lake Creek (Salmon River area)
Jones Jim   Dec 1902 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen ..."met a horrible death last Friday night...at the Oregon mine about 6 miles above Pollock." He'd set the powder to thaw at the mouth of the tunnel and he went to check it. His partner heard the explosion and found Jones' body. The newspaper article say Rapid River (West Fork)
Jordan Frank   1922? Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhart-Hill no known date or marker Salmon River (Warren Creek)
Kelley/Kelly Bill 'Poker'   Aug 1899 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen His body was found in a tunnel on August 28th and he had been dead some days. His back was broken by a rock falling on him from the roof of the tunnel. He was about 75. Salmon River (N. bank, 1 mile above Kelly-Squaw Creek)
Kirk David     p.260-61, Snake River of Hell's Canyon, Carrey, etc. In History of Riggins cemetery, Ace Barton said there was a headboard in place at Kirkwood Bar. T26N, R1W, Sec 30 Snake River (Kirkwood Creek)
Knott Mr.     p.237, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley "the ferry man" buried alongside trail to his ferry upstream from Robbins Ck. unmarked - this man's death in Idaho county is questioned in "Spirits of the Salmon River" by Deinhart-Hill, p.190) Salmon River (Scott Creek)
Koski infant     Warren Times, Helmer (no further data in cited book) S.F. Salmon R. area (Warren?)
Krause Francis A. '22 Aug 1849' '28 Feb 1919' p.11, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton - also Idaho Death Cert no.026193 Buried Old Pollock - (one of several graves were ravaged in an old cemetery when the bridge was built on US 95 at Rapid River) Salmon River (Old Pollock)
Kurry H.   May 1902 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen  'H. Kurry, of Pittsburg, was buried near his home after nearly a year of illness from heart trouble and dropsy.' Salmon River (Pittsburg)
Lansbury (Boy) 3 Feb 1910 19 May 1928 p.124, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley Buried Lantz Bar - He was the son of Frank Lantz' uncle Claud. He died of tick fever before help could be brought in. Salmon River (Lantz Bar)
Lantz Frank B.   12 Oct 1971 p.124, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley He was found slumped over his table, dead. He died on the Salmon but his body was taken to Hamilton, Mont. for burial Montana
Levander John O. 27 Dec 1837 1914 p.11, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton  buried Race Ck - p.11 History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton Salmon River (Race Creek)
Levander Sarah E. 9 Oct 1850 29 May 1909 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen She was the mother of nine children. She was buried at their home site on Race Creek as was her husband. Salmon River (Race Creek)
Levi (no first name)   17 Jul 1877 Indian Braves and Battles, etc, Adkison; ICFP 1967  He was an army scout, killed near Weippe while headed for Lolo Trail. Clearwater River area?
Mackay William B. 1846 Dec 1920 p.100, Spirits of the Salmon River, Deihardt-Hill Son of Irish immigrants he settled on the bar named for him about 1899 and built a little cabin. Salmon River, (Mackay Bar)
Magruder Lloyd   Oct 1863 p.35-36, Idaho County Voices Lloyd Magruder operated a store in Elk City and ran a packing business to mining districts. He, along with others in his party (Allen, Chalmers & Phillips), was brutally killed by Lowry, Howard & Romain. Perpetrators were hanged in Lewiston. (this event Magruder
Mallory Benjamin 'Bony'   Aug 1879 1880 Mortality Schedule; also see Benedict Diary Age about 37, single, consumption, resided in Idaho county abt. 10 years, miner. According to the diary of Caroline Benedict in 1879, Bony was still alive September of 1879. Dr Morris obviously gave the information after the fact. Grangevlle area
March Anthony   1935 p.132, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley Buried near Barth Hot Springs, drowned in Salmon River. Salmon River (Barth Hot Springs)
Markham Fanny '7 Sep 1835' '8 Feb 1920' Idaho State Death Cert. No.029094 Her burial is not found in any cemetery database. Grangeville area
Markham Nathaniel 1830 20 Feb 1898 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Married Sep 3, 1855 to Fanny Smith, in Eugene, Oregon. Grangeville area
McClellan Lillie (Lillian) 1900 1910 Bill Salmon historian of Elk City Marker reads "Died in Orogrande". This is a wooden marker with a fence around. Supposedly died from after receiving an accidental blow to the head. Upper Orogrande

PHOTO

McCulley Clementine 1826 1903 p.11, History of Riggins Cemetery This is the wife of Joseph McCulley. She has a marble headstone at Lockwood Creek. Little Salmon River (Lockwood Creek)
McMillan Mr & Mrs     p.11, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton Homesteaders who died on Denny Ck (Note: *1920 census shows us Wm & Elinor at Pollock - could this be Mr & Mrs?) Little Salmon River (Denny Creek)
McNeal Charles     p.11, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton His stone at Lockwood Creek reads "Co.A., 2nd US Artillery" reputed to have been a sea captain Little Salmon River (Lockwood Creek)
Miller Charles   Oct 1902 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen His body was found on the west side of the Salmon River by Mr. Boucher. He had drowned in October of 1902 and was identified by a time book in his pocket. Bur at the site. Salmon River
Miners       US Forest Ranger data from 1930 Two graves on Cayuse Creek S3, T39N, R11E. These two miners died of scurvy, from which Scurvy Mt  derived its name. Cayuse Creek
Moore James 1867/68 25 Apri 1942 p.168, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley also p.72, Spiritis of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill He is buried across the Salmon River from Campbell's Ferry. His cabin has been restored by the USFS and in 1978 was numbered with the National Register of Historic Places Cmpbll Frry
Moose City graves     US Forest Ranger data from 1930 A number of graves in Moose City, a short lived placer town of 1860s' and 1870's. This area now in Clearwater county. Moose City
Morris Charles 'Catfsh'      "Early Settlers Along M. F. of Clearwater" by Johnston & McLean (a.k.a. Catfish Sandy) Clearwater R. (M.F.)
Munday William   20 Aug 1878 p.14, Valley County, The Way it Was, by Duane Peterson This marker is in Valley county today today but the area was in Idaho county 1878. The event is well documented history in Valley county. Valley county, near Cascade Lake Dam.
Murphy (unknown)     p.6 & 11, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton This man was a miner killed in saloon brawl, bur 1/4 mile north of Crooks Corral bar. According to Goldie Falin it is now known as Hardin Mill/Mine. Salmon River - (Hiltsey Creek) Hardin Mill
Nevins Mike   (aft Jan 1901)  Warren Times - History of Warren by Cheryl Helmer (no further data in cited source) S.F. Salmon R. area
Newman/ Newson Toom     p.138, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley - also p.9, History of Riggins, Barton Died of blood poisoning after a tooth extraction, he was buried at Crofoot Ranch. (Note: this man is given two names by two different historians) Salmon River (Rttlsnake Creek)
Neiderhaus ..   1890? Miscellany Scrapbook H, page 32. info gathered from an item by Imelda Wimer Oct 30, 1980, entitled "Great Grandmother Runs Ranch". Gladys McLaughllin states that Neiderhaus owned their property on Graves Ck in early days and that he died "about 1890 and was buried on the hillside across Salmon River (Graves Crk)
O'Brien J.   Jun 1899 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen His body was found between Roby's and Chamberlain's ranches on the Salmon River. He was about 70 years old. He was buried at the site. O'Brien, A.T. Shorthill and Jeff Turpin all drowned together. Salmon River
Olsen Mike   abt. 1927   A trapper who died in his cabin on Lake Creek. S28, T41N, R11E. He was buried nearby. (I failed to cite this source, but since it has locations by Township & Range I imagine it came from the US Forest Ranger notes of 1930) Salmon River (Lake Creek)
Otterson George     p.61, Sheepeater Campaign, Carrey George & Carrie (Coleman) Otterson had two children who were buried in John Day Cemetery. Salmon River (John Day Creek)
Painter John R.   Aug 1936 p.10, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton - also p.175, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley A colorful character of the Salmon River, he died at age 75 and was buried near his home on Jersey Creek . Salmon River (Jersey Creek)
Parisot Emile A.   1920 p.8, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton He is buried on a ridge at the Bullion Mine, Florence & Salmon River Breaks. He died of pneumonia. Has a wooden headboard. Bullion Mine

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Parisot Raymond 1889 1974 His ashes were place on the grave of Emile A Parisot.  I remember in the 1980 you could still see some of the ashes remaining.  He is buried at Bullion Mine, son of James Parisot . Bullion Mine
Passfield George   June 1915 From "Beautiful Things in Life" by Presley F. Horne; pp.29-31 Odd Fellow drowned in the Salmon River. His body was buried at the site where found and marked with a grantie marker in 1929 by the members of the IOOF. Salmon River (East Fork of the S.f.)
Paul Martha (Evans)   21 Dec 1895 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen Age 45 years, died 5 miles southwest of Grangeville, leaving a six month old baby. Grangeville area (unknown site)
Phillips William   Oct 1863 p.35-36, Idaho County Voices Murdered in the "Magruder Massacre" along with others (Magruder, Allen & Chalmers) (also see Magruder this database) Magruder?
Pratt Phil   June 1901 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen His body was found by cowboys in his cabin near the Blue Jacket mine. When he was found a candle was burning in his room and the body was still warm. He was buried near the cabin by the cowboys. Salmon River (Blue Jacket Mine above Kirkwood)
Prescott Clarence H. '27 Apr 1857' '11 Nov 1920' p.158, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley date from Idaho State Death Rec. no.032616 Dates from death record index online (Buried at Newsome) Clearwater River (Newsome)
Prescott Ella   Fall 1922 p.159, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley also p.10 History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton She was buried at Churchill Creek. Sister of Bertie Lyons, wife of Eugene Churchill and later C.H. Prescott. ChurchllCk
Quick Jerry   Bef 1922 Kooskia Mountaineer, Sep 27, 1922 issue Jerry Quick was an old prospector who was drowned in the Middle Fork. M.F. Clearwater R. (unknown if found)
Ranger Jack 1903 1925-28 p.173-4, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley Tried to swim the river and didn't make it. Salmon River (No Man Ck - 2 mi below Boise Bar)
Raymond child     p.292, Snake River of Hell's Canyon; Carrey, etc Son of Lela Raymond - drowned and is buried beside Frank Raymond on Somers Creek Snake River (Somers Creek)
Raymond Frank     p.291, Snake River of Hell's Canyon; Carrey, etc Frank was killed by his brother in law Howard Whittier, while he was beating his wife, Lela Whittier Raymond. Snake River (Somers Creek)
Redington Jack   May 1892 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen His body was found in the Salmon river at Amos Carter's in May. He drowned at Race Creek in March. Probably buried at the site where found. Salmon River
Reel Olin   1920's p.312, Snake River of Hell's Canyon; Carrey, etc Drowned when he tried to swim the Snake? river to his boat on the opposite side. Snake River (unknown burial site)
Reid Margaret     p.6 & 11, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton Buried on homestead on Hiltsey Creek, she was the wife of George Reid. Salmon River (Hiltsey Creek)
Rhodes William   13 Jun 1887 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen Buried at Rhodes City, he died after a severe winter in the mountain wilderness which is today in Clearwater county. Sister Elfreda says he was a mulatto man. Clearwater Rove (Rhodes City) T38N, R13E, Sec 17 head of Silver Creek
Richardson Ezzard 19 Dec 1808 Jun 1893 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen Died at his home on the Salmon River, age 85. He was born Dec 19, 1808 and had "established a nice little ranch at the Chinese Garden. He was hoeing his garden and fainted and only lived five minutes. Buried at his own request on his ranch June 3." SalmonR.  (Chinese Garden)
Rickman Robert   1909 p.296, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley Cott Chron "Robert Rickman, aged about 45 was dragged to death by a horse at his ranch on the west side of the Salmon River...laid to rest at a spot near where the fatal accident occurred." Salmon River (Rickman Creek)
Riggins Frank 11 Dec 1900 12 Jul 1912 p.162, Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill - Also River & Prairie "NEWS" 1904-1913, Anglen Eleven year old Frank went hunting, alone. When he did not return by afternoon his family went looking for him. He was found dead, his rifle having accidentally discharged. Salmon River (Hot Springs)
Riggins George W.   April 1913 River & Prairie NEWS, 1904-1913 by Anglen; news item on p.160 Misc.D Scrapbook He died at the home of his brother, John, and his remains were buried at the ranch at the hot springs. George W. was one of the Brave Seventeen. Salmon River, (Riggins Hot Springs)
Robie Ed     p.176, Spirits of the Salmon River; Deinhardt-Hill See Spirits of the Salmon River Salmon River (above Horseshoe Bend)
Robie Willie     p.176, Spirits of the Salmon River; Deinhardt-Hill See Spirits of the Salmon River Salmon River (above Horseshoe Bend)
Roche Jack   Apr 1899 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Killed in a snowslide near Buffalo Hump, "His lifeless body was found 400 yards from the place where he had last been seen working... ...the burial was planned to be near the camp." Buffalo Hump
Rogers Joe   Jan 1910 p.237, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley also p.142, Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill Sustained a leg wound from his own pistol. Unable to get help he died by the river. He was buried where found but the grave was relocated by Lum Turner when the CCC built the Salmon River road (Note: There is an entry for a Joe Rogers in Riggins cemetery Salmon River (Carrey Creek)
Root Jess 1881or Mar 22, 1883 1935-36 p.156, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley - p.60, Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey Two conflicting stories: May have been killed for his gold on Richardson Creek - Sheepeater says he drowned near Yellow Pine Bar.  His body was found down river about 43 miles, at the Dale Ranch (now the Whitewater Ranch) He is buried near the campground just north of the trail. Salmon River, (near Whitewater Camp)
Rowley Clarence   1898 p.236, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley Age 22, he died of exposure on his way in to Marshall Mountain mines. Marker at Wind River pack bridge Salmon River (Wind River)
Rucker Ed C.Thaddeus Abt. 1892 5 Nov 1911 River & Prairie NEWS 1904-1913, by Anglen & p.40 of Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill. She gives burial at Split Rock Creek E.C. Rucker was murdered by his partner, Samuel M. Pruitt, in self defense. Pruitt anchored the body and went to town to surrender.  (see newspaper articles on the murder) The body wasn't recovered until a year later.  It was found about 75 miles down river from where it was put in.  Burial is about 1 mile from the Sam Myers Ranch. There is no marker, so the exact location is not known. Salmon River Split Rock Ck
Rustic burial       p.474, Pioneer Days in Idaho County, Pioneers say there's a burial at Rustic, a settlement whose location is disputed but may be at the site of the Shissler and Ingram sawmill on Lawyer Ck, 4 miles south of Westlake and 6 miles from Cottonwood Rustic
Sandburg Theodore   June 1897 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen He sufferd a stroke and was found to be dying by Gus Heartburg. He was buried on the Salmon river. Salmon River
Savage Henry   Dec 1885 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Savage was murdered by Warlich. His body was found and buried. (does not say where) Walrich was later hanged at Mt.Idaho then county seat. S.F. Salmon R. area
Scott David (Indian)   12 Sep 1912 "Age 75 Years" "We'll Meet In  Heaven" Kooskia Mountaineer, Sep 27, 1922 issue  (Tombstone found and pic taken Sep 2008 by Eldon & Carol Anglen) He was a well known and highly respected Nez Perce who died at the Indian campgound near the big spring on Coolwater Mountain. In 1922 his daughter, Mrs. Jesse Williams, secured a handsome gravestone bearing his name" hired help and hauled it in to the s Selway River - (Coolwater Mt.)
Scott Sylvester   17 Aug 1902 p.237, River of No Return, Carrey/ Conley; -  p.11, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton He bought the ranch in 1894 and moved there. He and his wife had 21 children. Both she and her daughter died in 1907 in Grangeville while testifying at a murder trial and are buried in Denver. (death date is from his wife's obit in Cash Scrapbook, p.15) Salmon River (Scott Ranch)
Shafer /Shiefer Jack   1887 p.32, Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey; Warren Times, by Helmer While the first wagon bridge was being built across the Southfork of Salmon River he fell and drowned and was buried on the ranch. Named 'Shiefer' in Helmer book. S.F. Salmon River (Shafer Ranch)
Shepp Charlie   1936 p.11, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton He and Klinkhammer homesteaded the Shepp Ranch and Shepp is buried there (has marker) Salmon River (Shepp Ranch)
Shorthill A.T.   Jun 1899 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen His body was found in an eddy at Cow Creek by Peter Turnbull, who buried the man presumably at that site. He was drowned with Jeff Turpin and J. O'Brien. Salmon River (Cow Creek area)
Silger Fred     p.453, River of No Return, by Bailey p.163, River of No Return, by Carrey Fred Silger and Joe Sorrell were killed as they crossed the river by cable basket in high water. A snag tipped the basket over and dumped them out. Never found. (possibly Fred Silge) Salmon River
Silverwood Jennie   28 May 1893 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen  '...died at her home in Clearwater precinct, aged 60 years.' Clearwater area (unknown place)
Silverwood John T.   1898 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen A prominent man of the Clearwater area. Dana Lohrey has published a booklet on this man and his life. Clearwater area (unknown place)
Simon(d)s/ Symons George   17 Nov 1899 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen George 'Symons' got pneumonia and left Buffalo Hump heading for Mt.Idaho for aid when he grew too weak to travel. He stopped at Adams Camp, where he died at Granville Pugh's place at 4:15 pm. Mr. Pugh gave him burial there. May have marker? On Wilson property. Adams Camp T27N, R3E, Sec 23
Sleppy Peter     p.274, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley His cabin was on the downstream side of Sleppy creek. He may be buried there. Salmon River (Sleppy Creek)
Smith Bob   Feb 1890 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Fourteen year old Bobby Smith, son of 'Three Finger' froze to death while carrying mail. (Supposedly buried at Three Finger Smith ranch.) S.F. Salmon R. area
Smith Juanita     p.28 Sheepeater Indian Campaign, Carrey She was the wife of Sam Smith and buried on the "Three Finger" Smith ranch at Ellk Creek. S.F. Salmon River (Elk Creek)
Smith Kate     Warren Times, Helmer (No other data given in cited source) S.F. Salmon R. area
Smith S.S. 'Three Finger'   April 28, 1892 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen (p.90 Pioneer Days Idaho County, Elsensohn) He died on the S.F Salmon river, age 63 years, 10 months, and 28 days of dropsy. He ordered some sluice boxes brought down for his coffin and was wrapped in a buffalo robe. S.F. Salmon R. area
Soards Henry   '3 Apr 1918' p.288, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley He was murdered when black powder was placed on his doorstep and bullets were shot at it to set it off. His body was found there. (Note: date from Idaho State Death Cert. No.024266) Salmon River (Soards Gulch?)
Soards William   '17 Sep 1922' p.142, Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill Committed suicide after suffering two strokes - no marker -  (may be buried at Robbins creek or French creek) Salmon River (French Creek)
Soards/ Swords William?     Spirits of The Salmon River, Deinhart-Hill (probably William Soards) may be buried at the mouth of Robbins Creek  
Sorrell Joe   1916 p.163, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley Joe Sorrell and Fred Silge(r) were killed as they crossed the river by a cable basket in high water. A snag tipped the basket over and dumped them out. Neither was ever found. Salmon River (Campbell's Ferry?)
Sotin children     p.273, Idaho County Voices One son and two daughters died of scarlet fever and are buried in the "old" Whitebird Cemetery. (Is this the French Cemetery?) Whitebird area (French Cem?)
Sotin Izora (Gallowaay)   1903 p.273, Idaho County Voices   Salmon River (French Cemetery)
Sotin Yves Marie   1900 p.273, Idaho County Voices Yves made his last will and testament in Mar 1900. He died in April. She died three years later. Also called "Big Louie" Salmon River (French Cemetery?)
Spedden Doc   31 Jul 1900 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen He drowned while moving cattle across the creek. His body was found in the Gorge of the Salmon River, about 5 miles below the scene of the drowning near Shorty's bar below Whitebird. This grave is marked and lies in Graves Creek campgpround. Salmon River (Pine Bar Campground)
Stafford Joshua B. & son   Sep 1898 Harpster resident, Lloyd Rupe - also Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen In Sep 1898 news a death notice was printed for a J.B. Stafford.History says there were two Staffords, father and son prospectors. The son died at Pat Kincaid's cabin from pneumonia after a 3 week illness. A casket made of thick rough boards S.F. Clearwater R.; (McComas Meadows)
Stafford Solomon W.   Sep. 1898 Harpster resident, Lloyd Rupe - also Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen In Sep 1898 news a death notice was printed for a J.B. Stafford.History says there were two Staffords, father and son prospectors. The son died at Pat Kincaid's cabin from pneumonia after a 3 week illness. A casket made of thick rough boards. (son of Joshua) Grave is near the old Pat Kincaid homestead cabin  submitted by: Wynn Stafford, great grandson of Joshua S.F. Clearwater R.; (McComas Meadows)
Stewart Robert W.   31 Jul 1951 pp. 7-8 of "The Gibler Family on Red River", by Bill Salmon Became ill in Elk City area. Friends took him out to Grangeville hospital where he died. His body was taken back to be buried on the Gibler ranch. Elk City area - Gibler ranch
Stonebraker William Allen "Al" '28 Jun 1879' '10 Sep 1932' p.49 & 60, Sheepeater Campaign, Carrey Al died from a heart attack at Mosquito Springs. (Note: dates are from death record No.081777 which states he died at Chamberlain Basin) S.F. Salmon R (Mosquito Springs? Chamberlain Basin?)
Sullivan Christina Currington   Clara Smith notes Buried in a grave that is back of Mrs Hovey's house between Kamiah and Kooskia. Wife of Dan Sullivan who lived there in the early 1900's and had mining claims up and down the river. Relative in 1988, who finally found the grave, Laurence Trautman. Clearwater River (bet. Kamiah & Kooskia)
Swede     1902 from USFS Ranger notes of 1930 Committed suicide with a shotgun and was buried just above McComas Meadows. no marker. S.F. Clearwater; (McComas Meadows)
Thomas Truman G. 1846 3-May-30 p.143, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley - also p.10 History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton Celeste & Truman Thomas resided on the Salmon river. Truman died and was buried there. Barton  says he died of a blocked bladder or kidney failure. There is no marker for his grave, buried SW of their home on the bank overlooking the river at Yellow Pine Bard. Salmon River (Yellow Pine Bar)
Thompson Bertha E. 11 Jun 1868 12 Jan 1894 Idaho County NEWS 1886-1903, by Anglen Newspaper gave site of accident as Baker Gulch near Whitebird. Four sisters, Bertha, Melissa, Laura and Sara Thompson, were killed when a snow slide crushed the family home in 1894. They are buried in a small family plot near the old home. One person say Whitebird area (Heckman Ranch)
Thompson Laura S. 15 Feb 1884 12 Jan 1894 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen  see Bertha E. Thompson notes for complete infomation Whitebird area (Heckman Ranch)
Thompson Melissa M. 4 Jan 1880 12 Jan 1894 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen  see Bertha E. Thompson notes for complete infomation Whitebird area (Heckman Ranch)
Thompson (no first name)   1905-06 p.7, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton no data Rapid River, W.F.
Thompson Sara E. 20 Feb 1886 12 Jan 1894 Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen  see Bertha E. Thompson notes for complete infomation Whitebird area (Heckman Ranch)
Turpin Jeff     Idaho County "NEWS" 1886-1903, Anglen Drowned with Shorthill and O'Brien his body was found about ten miles below Cow Creek. This news item came from Freedom so he may be buried near to there or at the site where he was found. Salmon River (below Cow Creek)
USGS cook       US Forest Ranger data from 1930  A cook for the USGS survey party was buried on Junction Mountain. Junction Mtn.
Vater Hugo   1934 p.132, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley He was drowned when knocked out of a boat at Salmon Falls rapids. His body was found and buried by Maisie & Monroe Hancock up against the cliff by a big pine tree. Salmon River (Barth Hot Springs)
Ward infant '12 Oct 1914' '13 Oct 1914' Idaho State Death Certificate From death record No.009219, infant died at Concord. Concord Mine?
Wellingham Pauline     from descendant of dec'd cremation Private - Old Mt.Idaho Grade
Whiskey Bob     p.227, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley He was an old miner buried under a pile of rocks at the head of Whiskey Bob creek. Klinkhammer tried to show Paul Filer where it was but could not relocate it. Salmon River (Whiskey Bob Ck)
White Charlie   1919 p.8, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton - also p.236, River of No Return, Carrey/Conley He was killed by Neil McMeekin - has marker - Salmon River (Wind River)
Whitmore Mr.     p.10, History of Riggins Cemetery, Barton Said to be buried at Mackay Bar Salmon River (Mackay Bar)
Wilhelm Brady   Mid Aug 1878 p.109-10; 'Weiser Indian, Shoshoni Peacemakers' Hank Corless; 'Valley County, The Way it Was' Duane Peterson A memorial stone for him and Daniel Crooks (see Valley County, The Way It Was, by Duane L. Peterson) There are discrepancies for the date in different historical sources. This area was in Idaho county at the time of the incident in 1878. Valley County - Pearsoll Ck off Warm Lake Road near Cascade, Idaho
Willey Ray   8 Oct 1918 Warren Times, by Helmer From Payetter Lake Star - Ray Willey, son of S.A. Willey died on S.F. Salmon after being sick only a few hours. He had heart trouble and was about 22 years old. S.F. Salmon R.
Williams Elizabeth 'Bess' 1885 1967 p.294, Idaho County Voices Bess, daughter of Gideon Thompson and Cora Alma Moss, never married. Her ashes were scattered on her parents grave at Mt. Idaho Mt.Idaho (ashes)
Williams mother of Emma Williams 1904 p.20, Idaho County Voices The mother of Emma Alice Williams died "in 1904". After her death Emma's father Gideon Williams farmed out his six children... in Grangeville. Grangeville area
Willoughby (no first name)     p.64, Idaho County Voices Willoughby was killed in a shootout at Florence with Cherokee Bob Talbotte Florence?
Wolfe Norman 1940 Jun 1945 p.70-71, Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill Son of George & Reho Wolfe, at age 5, he fell while crossing a log at Big Mallard Ck and drowned. Found at Campbell's Ferry. - has marker (two weeks after this Reho's father, John Bergman, also died) Salmon River (Campbell's Ferry)
Wolfe Reho 18 Apr 1916 2 Jul 1998 p.82, Spirits of the Salmon River, Deinhardt-Hill Raised her six children on the Salmon river for several years. She died on the river and was buried there with permission of USFS. She has a marker. Salmon River (across from China Bar)

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Idaho County Free Press July 4, 1890

DEAD BODY FOUND  

Twenty Miles Above the Mouth of the South Fork of Salmon River - In Camp on Salmon River   June 21, 1890

Editor Free Press - 

I wish to state that while prospecting on Salmon River on 13 isnt.?  15 miles above the mouth of the South Fork, I found the body of a drowned man partly in and partly out of the water.  Being alone and not having any tools I was unable to remove it from the river but on reaching camp the following day I informed A.J. Steeves and Patrick Brennan, placer miners, who on the 15th went to the place and buried it.  The corpse had evidently been in the water since last fall, was about 5 feet 8 inches in height, and had nothing on but a small piece of shirt of striped cotton material and a pair of new shoes with seamless vamps of finer quality than those usually wore by prospectors.  Credit should be given to A.J. Steeves and Patrick Brennan for the humanity shown in traveling several miles over a very rough country in order to perform the last offices for the dead.  They left a suitable description on a piece of drift lumber over the grave.

Francis Cousins

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