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     James Robert Wester is the son of Harold Michael Gravelle and DeEtta Kathryn Wester.¹

     Jason Michael Wester is the son of Harold Michael Gravelle and DeEtta Kathryn Wester.¹

     Michael William Monk is the son of William Taft Monk and Ann Jaimerson.¹

     Ella E. (????) was born in March 1869 at OR.¹ She married Charles E. Ball, son of Isaac Ball and Margaret Emmaline Robbins, circa 1893.¹
     As of circa 1893,her married name was Ball.¹

     Joseph Lavery was born circa 1853 at OR.¹ He was the son of Robert A. Lavery and Melvina (????)² Joseph Lavery married Emma A. Ball, daughter of Isaac Ball and Margaret Emmaline Robbins, circa 1882.^1,3 Joseph Lavery died on 6 December 1943 at Tumwater, Thurston Co., OR.¹ He was buried at Masonic Memorial Park, Tumwater, Thurston Co., WA.⁴

     Robert A. Lavery married Melvina (????)¹

     Melvina (????) married Robert A. Lavery.¹
     Her married name was Lavery.¹

     James Marvin Howes was born on 11 September 1853 at Columbia, Boone Co., OR.¹ He was the son of John S. Howes and Sara Jane McGhee.¹ James Marvin Howes married Verian May Ball, daughter of Isaac Ball and Margaret Emmaline Robbins, on 27 July 1881 at OR.² James Marvin Howes married Mary Almire Parmelee before 1889.¹ James Marvin Howes died on 21 February 1939 at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 85.¹ He was buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.¹

     David Turner was born on 8 January 1862 at Sedalia, Pettis Co., MO.¹ He was the son of Charles Daniel Turner and Sarah Elizabeth Crown.¹ David Turner married Margaret M. Ball, daughter of Isaac Ball and Margaret Emmaline Robbins, on 18 January 1885 at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.¹ David Turner died on 13 March 1948 at Columbia Co., WA, at age 86.¹ He was buried at Dayton City Cemetery, Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.²
     David Turner was also known as Jefferson Davis.² From an obituary: Dave Turner, pioneer resident of Columbia county died in the local hospital, Saturday, at the age of 86. Mr. Turner was born in Sadailia [sic], Missouri, January 8, 1862. He came to the Oregon country with his parents when they crossed the plains in a covered wagon in 1865. After the death of his mother he came to Columbia county with his father at the age of 13 and has continually made this county his home since. He followed farming all his life, after being married to Margaret M. Ball, January 18, 1885 in Portland, Oregon, and taking up a homestead on what is now known as the Hogeye.
     Survivors are his widow, Margaret m. Turner, and these children, C. F. Turner, Arbon, Idaho; Mrs. Roy Randolph, Ben Turner and Harry Turner, Dayton; Mrs. Roy Crall, Waitsburg; Mrs. Zella Groves, Tacoma; Forest O. Turner, Toppenish; Mrs. Reade Abel, Dayton; Geo. Turner, Spokane; L. T. Turner, Paradise Valley, Nevada; 22 great grandchildren and 23 grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Mary Abels of Rosalla.¹

     Charles Daniel Turner married Sarah Elizabeth Crown.¹

     Sarah Elizabeth Crown married Charles Daniel Turner.¹
     Her married name was Turner.¹

     Charles Franklin Turner was born on 8 December 1885 at Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.¹ He was the son of David Turner and Margaret M. Ball.¹ Charles Franklin Turner married Ruth Anna Spain, daughter of Elihu King Spain and Alma Josie Spray, on 22 May 1912 at OR.¹ Charles Franklin Turner died on 17 April 1953 at Pocatello, Bannock Co., ID, at age 67.¹ He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Pocatello, Bannock Co., ID.²
     Newspaper photo courtesy of Diana Mount.¹

     Ruth Anna Spain was born on 11 May 1894 at OR.¹ She was the daughter of Elihu King Spain and Alma Josie Spray.¹ Ruth Anna Spain married Charles Franklin Turner, son of David Turner and Margaret M. Ball, on 22 May 1912 at OR.¹ Ruth Anna Spain died on 13 January 1951 at Pocatello, Bannock Co., ID, at age 56.¹ She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Pocatello, Bannock Co., ID.²
     As of 22 May 1912,her married name was Turner.¹

     Elihu King Spain married Alma Josie Spray.¹

     Alma Josie Spray married Elihu King Spain.¹
     Her married name was Spain.¹

     Myrtle V. Turner was born on 2 April 1887 at Columbia Co., WA.¹ She was the daughter of David Turner and Margaret M. Ball.¹ Myrtle V. Turner married James Roy Randolph, son of Jay Randolph and Rebecca Ann (????), on 12 September 1911 at Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.¹ Myrtle V. Turner died on 29 December 1959 at Columbia Co., WA, at age 72.¹ She was buried at Dayton City Cemetery, Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.³
     As of 12 September 1911,her married name was Randolph. From an obituary: Mrs. Randolph, who had been in ill health for several yeaars, passed away Tuesday, December 29, at a Walla Walla hospital. She had been making her home at a Walla Walla nursing home since last summer. She was born April 2, 1887, in Dayton, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Turner, pioneers of the county. She attended local schools and had spent most of her life here. She and the late Roy Randolph were married on September 12, 1911, in Dayton. Mr. Randolph passed away in 1956. Mrs. Randolph was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald, who died while in service during World War II.
     Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John (Bonnie) Klemgard, of Hermiston, Oregon; three sisters, Mrs. Zella Grove of Tacoma, Mrs. Roy (Anita) Crall of Waitsburg and Mrs. Reade (Daisy) Abel of Dayton; four brothers, Harry and Ben Turner, both of Dayton, Lavette Turner of Wells, Nevada, and Forrest Turner of Allegany, Oregon; and two grandaughters, Mrs. Fred Verstoppen of Pendleton, and Mrs. Donald Young of Pilot Rock, Oregon.¹      Newspaper photo courtesy of Diana Mount.¹

     James Roy Randolph was born on 2 July 1885 at NE.¹ He was the son of Jay Randolph and Rebecca Ann (????)¹ James Roy Randolph married Myrtle V. Turner, daughter of David Turner and Margaret M. Ball, on 12 September 1911 at Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.¹ James Roy Randolph died on 15 November 1953 at Walla Walla Co., WA, at age 68.¹

     Jay Randolph married Rebecca Ann (????)¹

     Rebecca Ann (????) married Jay Randolph.¹
     Her married name was Randolph.¹

     Bonnie L. Randolph was born on 28 June 1912 at WA.¹ She was the daughter of James Roy Randolph and Myrtle V. Turner.¹ Bonnie L. Randolph married John Klemgard on 5 October 1959 at Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.^1,2 Bonnie L. Randolph died on 15 June 1964 at Umatilla Co., OR, at age 51.¹
     Her married name was Barr.² As of 5 October 1959,her married name was Klemgard.

     John Klemgard was born circa 1912 at WA.¹ He married Bonnie L. Randolph, daughter of James Roy Randolph and Myrtle V. Turner, on 5 October 1959 at Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.^1,2

     Ronald Randolph was born on 20 November 1914 at WA.¹ He was the son of James Roy Randolph and Myrtle V. Turner.¹ Ronald Randolph died on 27 May 1942 at Monterey Co., CA, at age 27.¹

     Benjamin Samuel Turner was born on 29 May 1889 at Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.¹ He was the son of David Turner and Margaret M. Ball.¹ Benjamin Samuel Turner died on 5 March 1972 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., WA, at age 82.¹ He was buried at Dayton City Cemetery, Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.³
     From an obituary: Mr. Turner passed away Saturday, March 5, at the VA hospital in Walla Walla following an extended illness. He was born May 29, 1889, in Columbia county, the son of mr. and Mrs. David Turner. His grandparents had homesteaded in the county in the mid-1850s. He attended Baldwin and Lone Pine rural schools. In 1910 he homesteaded in southern Idaho near American Falls. During World War I, he served in the mounted cavalry and saw service in Siberia with the AEF. For the last 30 years of his working career, he was a plumber in Dayton. He made his home on South Cottonwood.
     Members of the family include three sisters, Mrs. Roy (Aneta) Crall of Olympia, Mrs. Zella Groves of Tacoma and Mrs. Reade (Daisy) Abel of Dayton; three brothers, Harry H. Turner of Dayton, Forest Turner of Coos Ball, Oregon, and Lovette Turner of Phoenix, Arizona; and nieces and nephews.¹      Newspaper photo courtesy of Diana Mount.¹