Francis Edson Searl

Francis Edson "Frank" Searl was born February 5, 1888, in Le Sueur, Le Sueur Co., MN, and died January 22, 1970, at a Dallas hospital, Dallas, Polk Co., OR, at age 81. Buried in Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., OR. He is the son of Christopher William Searl from near the future Village of Bowmanville, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Canada West , and Mary C. Silver of Waterford, Bellamacabron, Ireland.

Katherine Elizabeth Dowson was born September 27, 1893, in Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO, and died November 22, 1974, in Dallas, Polk Co., OR, at age 81. Buried in Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., OR. She is the daughter of George Henry Dawson of Saint Andrews Aukland, County Durham, England, and Emma Louise Horffler of New York. George and Emma were married September 7, 1887, in Arapahoe Co., CO.

Francis Edson "Frank" Searl and Katherine Elizabeth Dowson were married about 1915 in Wyoming.

Francis Edson "Frank" Searl and Katherine Elizabeth (Dowson) Searl had three children:

Kenneth Lamont "Ken" Searl: Born April 9, 1918, in Douglas, Converse Co., WY; Died May 10, 2008, in Salem, Marion Co., OR (age 90). Buried in Aultorest Memorial Park, Ogden, Weber Co., UT. Married July 19, 1941, in Ogden, Weber Co., UT, to Wilma June Masten: Born June 22, 1919, in Littleton, Douglas Co., CO; Died August 15, 2008, in Marion, Marion Co., OR (age 89). Buried in Aultorest Memorial Park, Ogden, Weber Co., UT.
Wayne Franklin "Frank" Searl: Born April 18, 1926, in Hays, Ellis Co., KS; Died June 19, 2001, in Salem, Marion Co., OR (age 75). Buried in Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., OR. Never married.
Gary Harlan "Joe" Searl: Born June 1, 1931, in Midwest, Natrona Co., WY: Died February 20, 2013, in Eugene, Polk Co., OR (age 81). Married June 9, 1956, at White Temple First Baptist Church, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, to Janice Maurine "Jan" Whipple: Born December 8, 1931, in Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR; Died November 9, 2011, in Eugene, Polk Co., OR (age 79).

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Francis Edson "Frank" Searl and Katherine Elizabeth (Dowson) Searl are buried in Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., OR. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Wayne Franklin Searl is buried in Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., OR. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

Katherine Elizabeth (Dowson) Searl and Francis Edson "Frank" Searl, 1959, ages 66 and 71, respectively.

T he 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1880, shows Wm. Searls (age 31) born in Canada to English and Irish-born parents is a Laborer living in the Village of Janesville, Jackson Twp., Bremer Co., IA. Living with him is his wife, Mary Searls (age 30) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents, who Keeps House. Also living there is his daughter, Clara Searls (age 7/12) born October 1879 in Iowa to Canadian and Irish-born parents.

T he 1885 Minnesota State Census taken on May 1, 1885, shows C. Wm. Searls (age 36) born in Canada to foreign-born parents and having lived in Minnesota for 11 years and having lived in this district for 11 years is a Laborer living in the 1st Ward, City of Le Sueur, Le Sueur Co., MN. Living with him is his wife, M. C. Searl (age 43) born in Ireland to foreign-born parents, who is a Housewife. Also living with him are two children, both born in Iowa to foreign-born parents: Clara M. Searls (age 4); and Matilda E. Searles (age 0).

Francis Edson Searl was born February 5, 1887, in Le Sueur, Le Sueur Co., MN.

Katherine Elizabeth Dowson was born September 1893 in Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO.

T he 1895 Minnesota State Census taken on June 9, 1895, shows C. W. Searl (age 44) born in Canada to foreign-born parents is living in the Borough of Le Sueur, Le Sueur Co., MN. Living with him is Mary M. Searls (age 35) born in Ireland to foreign-born parents. Also living with him are three children, all born to foreign-born parents: Clara Searl (age 14) born in Iowa; Emma Searle (age 11) born in Iowa; and Eddie Searle (age 7) born in Minnesota.

T he 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 26, 1900, shows Emmett M. Newell (age 29) born December 1870 in Iowa to Ohio-born parents is a Stock Farmer renting his farm and is living in Laramie Peak District, Albany Co., WY. Living with him is his wife of 0 years, Clare Newell (age 21) born October 1879 in Iowa to English Canadian and Irish-born parents. Also living there are two Boarders. Several other Newell families live nearby.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1900, shows George H. Dawson (age 38) born December 1861 in Illinois to English-born parents is an Express Manager owning his home free of a mortgage and is living at 3647 Fillmore Street, 7th Ward, City of Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO. Living with him is his wife of 13 years, Emma L. Dawson (age 36) born May 1864 in New York to German-born parents, with all 4 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his four children, all born in Colorado to Illinois and New York-born parents: Elizabeth Dawson (age 11) born July 1888; Emma L. Dawson (age 9) born August 1890; George H. Dawson (age 8) born March 1892; and Catherine E. Dawson (age 6) born September 1893. Also living there is a Lodger.

T he 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910, shows Christopher Searl (age 59) born in English Canada to English-born parents and a Naturalized citizen is a Section Foreman Carpenter renting his own home and is living in the Village of Manville, Converse Co., WY. Living with him is his wife of 32 years, Mary Searl (age 59) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents, with both of the children born to her still alive. Living next door is Francis E. Searle.

T he 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 18, 1910, shows Francis E. Searl (age 28) born in Minnesota to English Canadian and Irish-born parents is an unmarried Oil Well Driller owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in the Village of Manville, Converse Co., WY.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 27, 1910, shows George Dawson (age 48) born in Illinois to English-born parents is an Express Manager at an Express Company owning his home free of a mortgage and is living at 3647 Fillmore Street, 7th Ward, City of Denver, Arapahoe Co., CO. Living with him is his wife of 23 years, Emma Dawson (age 48) born in New York to German-born parents, with all 4 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in Colorado to Illinois and New York-born parents: Emma Dawson (age 18); George Dawson (age 17), a Rail Road Office Bill Clerk; and Katherine Dawson (age 16).

T he 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 7, 1910, shows Emmett M. Newell (age 39) born in Iowa to Ohio-born parents is a Stock Farm Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and is living in Laramie Peak District, Albany Co., WY. Living with him is his wife of 10 years, Clara M. Newell (age 31) born in Iowa to English Canadian and Irish-born parents. Also living there is his daughter, Evelyn M. Newell (age 9) born in Wyoming to Iowa-born parents. Several other Newell families live nearby.

Francis Edson Searl, shown on right, Wyoming, about 1910.

Francis Edson Searl and Katherine Elizabeth Dowson were married about 1915 in Wyoming.

Katherine E. (Dowson) Searl, Wyoming, about 1915.

The WWI Draft Registration Report dated May 26, 1917, shows Francis E. Searl (age 29) born February 5, 1887, in Le Ruene, MN, is a Well Driller for Anderson Oil Co., and is living in Douglas, Converse Co., WY. He is married and supports his wife, child and mother. He has served six years in the National Guard, and attained the rank of First Sergeant.

The WWI Draft Registration Report for Francis E. Searl.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 26, 1920, shows Christopher W. Searl (age 68) born in English Canada to English and Irish-born parents is a House Carpenter owning his own home free of a mortgage and is living in South Douglas Precinct, Converse Co., WY. Living with him is his wife, Mary M. Searl (age 68) born in Ireland to Irish-born parents and having emigrated in 1864 and a Naturalized citizen. Living next door is the Edson F. Searle family.

T he 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 26, 1920, shows Edson F. Searl (age 31) born in Minnesota to English Canadian and Irish-born parents is a Stationary Engineer owning his own home with a mortgage and is living in South Douglas Precinct, Converse Co., WY. Living with him is his wife, Katharine E. Searl (age 26) born in Colorado to Illinois and New York-born parents. Also living there is his son, Kenneth L. Searl (age 1-9/12) born in Wyoming to Minnesota and Colorado-born parents.

T he 1925 Kansas State Census taken on 1925, shows F. E. Searles (age 37) born in Minnesota, and having moved to Kansas from Colorado, is a married Railroad Worker, and who rents his home, and is living in Oakley, Logan Co., KS. Living with him are: his wife, Katherine Searles (age 31) born in Colorado, and having moved to Kansas from Colorado; and his son, Kenneth Searles (age 7) born in Wyoming, and having moved to Kansas from Colorado.

Mary C. (Silver) Searl died December 29, 1925, at her home, Douglas, Converse Co., WY, at age 77. Buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse Co., WY.

T he 1930 U. S. Census taken on May 30, 1930, shows Francis Searl (age 42) born in Minnesota to English Canadian and Irish-born parents and first married at age 27 is a Rail Road Section Foreman living in Election District 3, Natrona Co., WY. Living with him is his wife, Catherine D. Searl (age 36) born in Colorado to Illinois and New York-born parents and first married at age 21. Also living there are his two sons, both born to Minnesota and Colorado-born parents: Kenneth Searl (age 11) born in Wyoming; and Wayne Searle (age 3-11/12) born in Kansas. Also living there is Francis' widowed father: Christopher Searl (age 81) born in English Canada to English and Irish-born parents and first married at age 35 and having emigrated in 1857 and a Naturalized citizen.

T he 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 2, 1930, shows Emmett M. Newell (age 56) born in Iowa to Ohio-born parents and first married at age 26 is a Farmer owning his own farm and is living in Laramie Peak District, Albany Co., WY. Living with him is his wife, Clara M. Newell (age 50) born in Iowa to English Canadian and Irish-born parents and first married at age 20, who is a Post Master at a Post Office. Also living there is his daughter, Evelyn M. Newell (age 9) born in Wyoming to Iowa-born parents. Also living there is a widowed Hired Man. Several other Newell families live nearby.

Christopher William Searl died February 3, 1933, in Salt Creek, Natrona Co., WY, at age 84. Buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse Co., WY.

T he 1940 U. S. Census taken on May 1, 1940, shows Francis E. Searl (age 52) born in Minnesota, and 5 years ago was living in Natrona Co, WY, and with 8 years of School, is a married Section Foreman for a Railroad, and who is renting his home for $5/month, and is living in the Village of Valsetz, Rock Creek Twp., Polk Co., OR. Living with him are: his wife, Katherine D. Searl (age 46) born in Colorado, and 5 years ago was living in Natrona Co, WY, and with 4 years of High School; his unmarried son, Kenneth L. Searl (age 21) born in Wyoming, and 5 years ago was living in Natrona Co, WY, and with 3 years of High School, a Laborer for the C. C. C.; his unmarried son, Wayne Searl (age 12) born in Wyoming, and 5 years ago was living in Natrona Co, WY, and with 7 years of School; his son, Gerry Searl (age 8) born in Wyoming, and 5 years ago was living in Natrona Co, WY, and with 2 years of School.

Kenneth Lamont "Ken" Searl and Wilma June Masten were married July 19, 1941, in Ogden, Weber Co., UT.

Kenneth Lamont "Ken" Searl and Wilma June Masten Marriage Record.

The WWII Draft Registration Report dated April 27, 1942, shows Francis Edson "Frank" Searl (age 54) born February 5, 1888, in Le Sueur, MN, works for Valley & Siltez Railroad, and is living in Valsetz, Polk Co., OR.

The WWII Draft Registration Report for Francis Edson "Frank" Searl

T he 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1950, shows Francis Searl (age 62) born in Minnesota, is a married School House Janitor, and who is renting his home for $5/month, and is living at House No. 367 facing the Rail Road Tracks, Rock Creek Twp., Polk Co., OR. Living with him are: his wife, Katherine Searl (age 56) born in Colorado, a District School Clerk for the School Administrator; and his never married son, Gary Searl (age 18) born in Wyoming, a Pit Man for the Cat in Logging.

Gary Harlan "Joe" Searl and Janice Maurine "Jan" Whipple were married June 9, 1956, at White Temple Baptist Church, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Gary Harlan "Joe" Searl and Janice Maurine "Jan" Whipple Marriage Record.

Katherine Elizabeth (Dowson) Searl died November 22, 1974, in Polk Co., OR, at age 81. Buried in Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., OR.

The Statesman Journal, Salem, Polk Co., OR, Sunday, November 24, 1974

Katherine D. Searl

DALLAS - Katherine D. Searl, 81, 1018 Fairview Ave., died Friday at her home. Born in Denver, Colo., she moved to Valsetz from Wyoming in 1937 and to Dallas in 1957. Surviving are sons Kenneth L. and Wayne F., both of Salem, Gary H., of Eugene; six grandchildren. Her husband Francis died in 1970. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Rev. Don B. Walster officiating. Interment will be in Dallas Cemetery, under direction of Bollman mortuary. The family suggests contributions to Easter Seal Society for Crippled Children.

Francis Edson "Frank" Searl died January 22, 1970, at a Dallas hospital, Dallas, Polk Co., OR, at age 82. Buried in Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., OR.

The Capital Journal, Salem, Polk Co., OR, Friday, January 23, 1970

Frank E. Searl

DALLAS - Frank E. Searl, 81, of 1018 Fairview St., died Thursday in a Dallas hospital. He came here in 1955 from Valsetz where he had been employed by the Valley and Siletz Railroad until his retirement. Surviving are his widow, Catherine, Dallas; three sons, Gary, garugene, and Kenneth and Wayne, both of Salem, and six grandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Bollman Funeral Home. Interment will be in Dallas Cemetery.

Wayne Franklin Searl died June 25, 2001, in Salem, OR, at age 75.

Polk County Itemizer-Observer, July 12, 2001

Wayne Franklin Searl

April 18, 1926 - June 25, 2001

Wayne Franklin Searl of Salem died on June 25 in Salem. He was 75. He was born to Francis and Katherine Dowson Searl in Hays, Kan. He grew up in Salt Creek, Wyo. and moved to Valsetz in 1937. He graduated from high school in 1944. He was drafted into the U.S. Air Force in 1945 and served until 1948 as a sergeant for the U.S. Navy. He received a business degree from Linfield College and went to work for the Oregon State Tax Commission. He then served as the office manager at the Oregon State Penitentiary from 1950 until his retirement in 1982. A world traveler, he enjoyed the ship tours he took to Alaska and Europe. He loved to walk, especially at Silver Creek Falls. He was a very generous man and donated to many charities. Survivors include his brothers, Kenneth Searl of Salem and Gary "Joe" Searl of Eugene; and best friend, David Martinez. A Celebration of Life service was held July 2 in Salem and interment was in Dallas Cemetery. Bollman Funeral Home in Dallas handled the arrangements.

Kenneth Lamont "Ken" Searl died May 10, 2008, in Salem, Marion Co., OR, at age 90.

Portland Chapter CSI Monthly Newsletter, Volume 50, Issue #01, Sept 2010

KEN SEARL REMEMBERED

Ken's always been there, for us all. I cannot describe my feelings when the manager of the manufactured homepark where Perky and I last saw him said he had died some time ago.What do I do � what can I say. For now, I'll just copy the stuff from www. fcsinet.org.

His Fellowship was presented in Chicago; the citation read:

In recognition of your willingness and ability to share your wealth of information at seminars and by your prolific publication of timely educational articles on all phases of construction technology written in a style and language understandable to all, you are advanced to Fellowship in the institute on this first day of July 1990.

KENNETH L. SEARL was born at Douglas, Wyoming in 1918. He was educated at the U.S. Navy Electrical School in Wahpeton, ND in 1944 and spent a number of years in various aspects of building inspection. He then joined WEGROUP Architects for 28 years as specifier and architect's representative. Searl is a dedicated technical researcher and is highly respected for his more than 200 published articles on construction specifications and related matters. Distributed to several CSI Chapter Newsletters throughout the United States under the title of "BS by KS, Basic Specs by Ken Searl," he has had a lasting impact by improving the technical quality of documents prepared by many leading specifiers. Searl was one of the few specifiers who prepared his own elevator and finish hardware spec sections. Working with another specifier he prepared and used a computer menudriven finish hardware schedule with takeoff ability. In 1997 he presented a paper on concrete slab moisture at a seminar with over 300 attendees. The main discussion was whether or not to place a sand fill under a concrete slab on grade (his findings indicated not to place a sand fill). As a result he has been called in for consultation on several litigations involving problems where slab moisture caused a covered floor problem. I'll miss him. - Lee Kilbourn, FCSI, CCS, FAIA.

Kenneth Lamont "Ken" Searl.

Janice Maurine "Jan" (Whipple) Searl died November 9, 2011, in Eugene, Polk Co., OR, at age 79.

The Register-Guard, Eugene, Polk Co., OR, November 19, 2011

Janice Searl

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 26 at North Eugene Faith Center for Janice Marie Searl of Eugene, who died Nov. 9 of Alzheimers disease. She was 79. She was born Dec. 8, 1931, in Roseburg to Hugh and Gertrude Wickham Whipple. She married Gary �Joe� Searl on June 6, 1956, in Portland. She graduated from Southern Oregon University with a teaching degree. She worked as a schoolteacher in elementary through high school and taught for more than a decade at Crest Drive Elementary School. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Lori Bosteder and Julia Moore, both of Eugene; a son, Bruce of Eugene; a brother, James Whipple of Eugene; and four grandchildren. Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene. Remembrances to World Vision, Relief Nursery or Oregon Children�s Choir.

Gary Harlan "Joe" Searl died February 20, 2013, in Eugene, Polk Co., OR, at age 81.

The Register-Guard, Eugene, Polk Co., OR , March 10, 2013

Gary Harlan (Joe) Searl (1931 - 2013)

Gary (Joe) Harlan Searl, 81, of Eugene, died on February 20 of Atypical Alzheimer's. He married Janice Marie Whipple in 1954 in Portland, Oregon. Janice died November, 2011. He is survived by three children and their spouses, Lori Bosteder (Steve), Bruce Searl (Jennifer), and Julia Moore (Jay), all of Eugene; and by four grandchildren, Jayson Bosteder (Natalie), Joshua, Jacob, and Jessica Searl, and one granddog, Epiphany. Joe was born in Midwest, Wyoming in 1931 to Francis and Katherine Searl. They lived in Salt Creek, Wyoming, and moved to Valsetz, Oregon in 1938. He joined the Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a corporal in 1953. He received his BBA and MS from the University of Oregon. Joe taught at Drain High School and at Lincoln High School in Cottage Grove. He spent the remainder of his career as a professor of Cultural Geography at LCC and the University of Oregon. He led off-campus graduate field studies across Europe and Mexico. Joe traveled, taught and enjoyed field work extensively in more than 20 countries. He was one of the early founders of the UO's Geography Department's unique summer program in geographic education for K-12 teachers and an early adopter of video and computers in geographic education and field research. Joe actively contributed to Cultural Geography in the U.S. and abroad through personal research, presentations and publications. Joe served as board member and Treasurer of MOPAN, President of the Eugene-Kakegawa Sister City Committee, on the Steering Committee International Student Friendship Foundation, and was a founding member of the Eugene Irish Festival. He was an avid sailor. A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, March 16, at 11am at the EMU Ballroom on the University of Oregon Campus. In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the University of Oregon Geography Department via the University Foundation with a memo note "in memory of Joe Searl," World Vision and Oregon Children's Choir.