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Johnson Cleveland
1819 - 1904 (85 years)1. Johnson Cleveland was born 1819; died 1904; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Occupation: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a farmer
- Census: 1880, Powells Valley, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Occupation: 1880, Powells Valley, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a farmer
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51 in 1871 censusJohnson married Charity Susannah Smith 9 Jul 1851. Charity (daughter of Nathaniel Smith and Patience Oulton) was born 12 Aug 1831; died 1879; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Ansby Cleveland died 8 Apr 1852.
- 3. Fances Jane Cleveland was born Mar 1852, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1905.
- 4. Patience A Cleveland was born Abt 1855, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Theadore Cleveland was born Abt 1857, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 6. Frank Cleveland was born Abt 1859, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 7. Oscar S Cleveland was born 1860, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1880; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.
- 8. Charles Cleveland was born Feb 1862, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1942; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.
- 9. Albert Cleveland was born Mar 1864, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 10. Edith A Cleveland was born 1865, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1882; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.
- 11. Mary Isabelle Cleveland was born Abt 1868, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 12. George Cleveland was born 1869, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1891; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.
Generation: 2
2. Ansby Cleveland (1.Johnson1) died 8 Apr 1852. 3. Fances Jane Cleveland (1.Johnson1) was born Mar 1852, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1905. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
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18 in 1871 census
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48 in 1900 census, 12 years married, 2 children, 2 livingFances — Daniel T Talbot. Daniel was born 1819, , , Kentucky, United States; died 1888. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. George Talbot was born Mar 1884, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 14. Daniel Talbot was born Apr 1886, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
Fances married Adam Orewiler Abt 1888. Adam was born Mar 1834, , , Missouri, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
4. Patience A Cleveland (1.Johnson1) was born Abt 1855, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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16 in 1871 census5. Theadore Cleveland (1.Johnson1) was born Abt 1857, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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14 in 1871 census6. Frank Cleveland (1.Johnson1) was born Abt 1859, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Misc: could be the F Cleveland (b. 1859 NB) in the Oregon insane asylum
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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12 in 1871 census7. Oscar S Cleveland (1.Johnson1) was born 1860, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1880; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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11 in 1871 census8. Charles Cleveland (1.Johnson1) was born Feb 1862, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1942; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Occupation: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a farmer
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9 in 1871 censusCharles married Annie ? Abt 1885. Annie was born Mar 1869; died 1948. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Maude Cleveland was born Feb 1886, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 16. Charles E Cleveland was born Jun 1888, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 17. Wendell R Cleveland was born Mar 1891, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
9. Albert Cleveland (1.Johnson1) was born Mar 1864, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Occupation: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a farmer
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7 in 1871 censusAlbert married Myrtle ? Abt 1886. Myrtle was born Mar 1876, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 18. Clarence G Cleveland was born Nov 1886, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 19. Florence Cleveland was born Dec 1890, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
10. Edith A Cleveland (1.Johnson1) was born 1865, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1882; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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5 in 1871 census11. Mary Isabelle Cleveland (1.Johnson1) was born Abt 1868, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Census: May 1910, Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
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3 in 1871 census
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3 children, 3 livingMary married Paul Bliss Abt 1893. Paul was born Abt 1868, , , , Switzerland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 20. Cleveland A Bliss was born Abt 1894, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown.
- 21. Willard Bliss was born 29 Apr 1896, , , Oregon, United States; died 16 Aug 1982, , Multnomah, Oregon, United States.
- 22. Paul Arthur Bliss was born 21 Jul 1904, , , Oregon, United States; died 30 Mar 1996.
12. George Cleveland (1.Johnson1) was born 1869, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died 1891; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. Other Events:
- Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
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1 in 1871 census
Generation: 3
13. George Talbot (3.Fances2, 1.Johnson1) was born Mar 1884, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Occupation: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a farm laborer
14. Daniel Talbot (3.Fances2, 1.Johnson1) was born Apr 1886, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Census: Apr 1910, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Occupation: Apr 1910, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a farmer
Daniel married Grace E ? Abt 1906. Grace was born Abt 1887, , , Pennsylvania, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 23. Frances Talbot was born Abt Oct 1908, , , Oregon, United States.
- 24. Margery Talbot was born Abt 1913, , , Oregon, United States.
15. Maude Cleveland (8.Charles2, 1.Johnson1) was born Feb 1886, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
16. Charles E Cleveland (8.Charles2, 1.Johnson1) was born Jun 1888, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
17. Wendell R Cleveland (8.Charles2, 1.Johnson1) was born Mar 1891, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
18. Clarence G Cleveland (9.Albert2, 1.Johnson1) was born Nov 1886, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
19. Florence Cleveland (9.Albert2, 1.Johnson1) was born Dec 1890, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: Jun 1900, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
20. Cleveland A Bliss (11.Mary2, 1.Johnson1) was born Abt 1894, , , Oregon, United States; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Census: May 1910, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Occupation: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a farmer
Cleveland married Hazel M ? Abt 1919. Hazel was born 13 Apr 1899, , , Oregon, United States; died 30 Sep 1992. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. Cleveland Bliss, Jr was born 19 Oct 1920, , , Oregon, United States; died 30 Nov 1999.
- 26. Lewis E Bliss was born 23 Feb 1924, , , Oregon, United States; died 31 Jul 1988.
- 27. Maurice P Bliss was born Aft Apr 1926; died 16 Mar 2010.
21. Willard Bliss (11.Mary2, 1.Johnson1) was born 29 Apr 1896, , , Oregon, United States; died 16 Aug 1982, , Multnomah, Oregon, United States. Other Events:
- Census: May 1910, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Occupation: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a dairy farmer
- Residence: Aug 1982, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California, United States
Willard married Hazel I ? Abt 1918. Hazel was born 21 Oct 1896, , , Oregon, United States; died Feb 1982. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. Alice Irene Bliss
- 29. Isabelle Bliss
22. Paul Arthur Bliss (11.Mary2, 1.Johnson1) was born 21 Jul 1904, , , Oregon, United States; died 30 Mar 1996. Other Events:
- Census: May 1910, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Occupation: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a farmer
- Residence: Mar 1996, Bend, Deschutes, Oregon, United States
Paul married Lucille ? Abt 1926. Lucille was born 27 Aug 1907, , , Washington, United States; died Dec 1981. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Dorothy L Bliss
- 31. Mary A Bliss
Generation: 4
23. Frances Talbot (14.Daniel3, 3.Fances2, 1.Johnson1) was born Abt Oct 1908, , , Oregon, United States. Other Events:
- Census: Apr 1910, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Census: Jan 1920, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
24. Margery Talbot (14.Daniel3, 3.Fances2, 1.Johnson1) was born Abt 1913, , , Oregon, United States. Other Events:
- Census: Jan 1920, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
25. Cleveland Bliss, Jr (20.Cleveland3, 11.Mary2, 1.Johnson1) was born 19 Oct 1920, , , Oregon, United States; died 30 Nov 1999. Other Events:
- Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Residence: Nov 1999, Boring, Clackamas, Oregon, United States
26. Lewis E Bliss (20.Cleveland3, 11.Mary2, 1.Johnson1) was born 23 Feb 1924, , , Oregon, United States; died 31 Jul 1988. Other Events:
- Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Residence: Jul 1988, Prineville, Crook, Oregon, United States
27. Maurice P Bliss (20.Cleveland3, 11.Mary2, 1.Johnson1) was born Aft Apr 1926; died 16 Mar 2010. Other Events:
- Misc: 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
- Obituary: 1 Apr 2010, Troutdale, , Oregon, United States; Sandy River Chapter Newsletter, Assoc of Northwest Steelheaders
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The Sandy Chapter lost one of it's oldest charter members with the passing of Maurice Bliss, 84,on March 16. Maurice was a quiet person and although not one to speak out at club functions he was always participating and there when needed and doing his share. I especially remember working along side Maurice during the Marmot Dam acclimation pond construction where this little guy, five years older then me, was working circles around me and not even stopping to take breaks. I admired his work ethnic and decided then and there to be his friend. Most members will remember Maurice as the little older guy that in his later years came to meetings, social functions, and picnics with his son John pushing his wheel chair. John tells me "Dad loved the Sandy Chapter Steelheaders. He was so proud to be a part of all the functions. He spoke highly of it's members. He was frustrated that his poor health, due to a heavy equipment accident, and his damaged breathing prevented his full participation in his final years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. I see him in every thing at the family farm". Member Nick Galash, a neighbor of Maurice in Pleasant Valley, knew him well and shared some common hay farming experiences. Nick talked lots about Maurice's great hard working farm experiences and about the farm accident where Maurice was trapped and crushed under his tractor. This accident didn't stop Maurice but greatly slowed him down. Maurice was a life long farmer, fisherman, big game hunter. He was a life time member of the Gresham Rifle Club and a member of the Antique Steam Club of Brooks, OR. Maurice is survived by his sons John and Tim, seven grandchildren and nine great grand children. Memorial services will be held April 24, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Gresham Memorial Chapel, 257 SE Roberts, Gresham, OR 97080. Some of Maurice's favorite food will be served following the service and all members are invited.
Larry Beaver
[provided by Tim Bliss]Maurice — . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 32. John Bliss
- 33. Tim Bliss
28. Alice Irene Bliss (21.Willard3, 11.Mary2, 1.Johnson1) 29. Isabelle Bliss (21.Willard3, 11.Mary2, 1.Johnson1) 30. Dorothy L Bliss (22.Paul3, 11.Mary2, 1.Johnson1) 31. Mary A Bliss (22.Paul3, 11.Mary2, 1.Johnson1)