1. John Howard Farmer was born on 6 Oct 1821 in , , Kentucky, USA and died on 21 Feb 1899 in , , Kentucky, USA at age 77.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: Aug 1850, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Occupation: farmer, Aug 1850, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Property: real estate $900, Aug 1850, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jul 1860, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jul 1870, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Property: real estate $2,500 and personal property $1,000, Jul 1870, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jun 1880, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
John married Rebecca Jane Ledford on 20 Jun 1847 in , , Kentucky, USA. Rebecca was born on 7 Mar 1832 in , , Kentucky, USA and died in Oct 1901 in , , Kentucky, USA at age 69.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: Aug 1850, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jul 1860, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jul 1870, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jun 1880, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Henry Clay Farmer was born on 4 Jul 1848 in Mount Pleasant, , Kentucky USA and died on 5 Apr 1938 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA at age 89.
3 M ii. Oliver Farmer was born about 1852 in , , Kentucky, USA.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: Jul 1860, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jul 1870, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
4 M iii. Daniel Farmer was born about 1857 in , , Kentucky, USA.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: Jul 1860, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jul 1870, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
5 F iv. Jane Farmer was born about 1859 in , , Kentucky, USA.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: Jul 1860, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jul 1870, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
Second Generation 
2. Henry Clay Farmer (John Howard1) was born on 4 Jul 1848 in Mount Pleasant, , Kentucky USA and died on 5 Apr 1938 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA at age 89.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: Aug 1850, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jul 1860, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Census: Jul 1870, , Harlan, Kentucky, USA.
• Occupation: Farmer, 27 Jun 1900, , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
Henry married Rachel Jane Coldiron on 29 Feb 1872 in Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA, daughter of Abner Lewis Coldiron and Lucy Ann Ball. Rachel was born on 13 Aug 1853 in Martin's Fork, Harlan County, Kentucky and died on 1 Sep 1939 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA at age 86.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: 9 Jun 1860, , Harlan County, Kentucky USA.
• Census: 28 Jun 1870, , Harlan County, Kentucky USA.
Children from this marriage were:
6 M i. Carter Skidmore Farmer was born on 17 Oct 1874 in Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA and died on 12 Mar 1958 in Scappoose, Columbia, Oregon, USA at age 83.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 24 Jun 1880, , Harlan County, Kentucky USA.
• Occupation: Coal Miner, 12 Sep 1918, Washington Union Coal Company, Tono, Thurston, Washington, USA.
• Physical Description: Short height, stout build, grey eyes and brown hair-taken from WWI Draft Registration Card., 12 Sep 1918, Tono, Thurston, Washington, USA.
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Tono, Thurston, Washington, USA.
• Occupation: Lumber Mill Truck Driver, 1930, Wren, Benton, Oregon, USA.
Carter married Mary Jane Davidson on 8 Sep 1928 in Albany, Linn, Oregon, USA, daughter of Harrison Davidson and Virginia Anne Cramer. Mary was born on 6 Jun 1889 in Blodgett, Benton, Oregon, USA, died on 7 Mar 1973 in Saint Helens, Columbia, Oregon, USA at age 83, and was buried on 10 Mar 1973 in Corvallis, Benton, Oregon, USA (Mount Union Cemetery, Philomath, Oregon, USA).
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: 1910, Blodgett, Benton, Oregon, USA.
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Halsey, Linn, Oregon, USA. Mary is listed as Mary D. Harris on Evan's WWI Draft Card. Her middle name is Jane and suspect he was using the "D" for her maiden name Davidson.
• Social Security Number: 541-78-6729, 1973.
According to the Social Security Death Index, MARY FARMER was born 6 Jun 1889 and died Mar 1973 while living at 97056 (Scappoose, Columbia, Oregon). Her SS# was 541-78-6729 issued in Oregon in 1973
Carter next married Margaret Benningfield.
Noted events in her life were:
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Tono, Thurston, Washington, USA.
7 M ii. Lester Farmer was born about 1875.
8 F iii. Sarah Farmer was born about 1876.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: 24 Jun 1880, , Harlan County, Kentucky USA.
9 M iv. Abner Coldiron Farmer was born on 24 Jan 1878 in Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, USA and died on 1 Jan 1963 in , , Kentucky, USA at age 84.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: 24 Jun 1880, , Harlan County, Kentucky USA.
• Census: Jun 1900, , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
• Occupation: Miner for Diamond Block Coal Company, 12 Sep 1918, Diablock, Perry, Kentucky, USA.
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918, Diablock, Perry, Kentucky, USA. Medium height, slender build, grey eyes and black hair.
• Residence: Residence, 12 Sep 1918, Diablock, Perry, Kentucky, USA.
Abner married Julia Wills. Julia died on 10 Aug 1962 in , , Kentucky, USA. Another name for Julia was Julie Farmer.
Noted events in her life were:
• Residence: Residence, 12 Sep 1918, Diablock, Perry, Kentucky, USA.
10 M v. John Farmer was born on 27 Sep 1879 in , Harlan County, Kentucky USA and died on 28 Apr 1884 in , Powell County, Kentucky USA at age 4.
11 F vi. Eardie Farmer was born in Apr 1885 in , , Kentucky, USA.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: Jun 1900, , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
+ 12 M vii. Daniel F. Farmer was born on 3 Apr 1887 in , Powell County, Kentucky USA, died on 18 Jun 1963 in , Marion, Oregon, USA at age 76, and was buried in Jun 1963 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA (Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Philomath, Oregon, USA).
+ 13 M viii. Oliver F. Farmer was born on 3 Jan 1889 in Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA, died on 4 Jun 1975 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA at age 86, and was buried in Jun 1975 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA (Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Philomath, Oregon, USA).
+ 14 F ix. Rebecca Farmer was born on 1 Feb 1891 in , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
15 F x. Stella Farmer was born on 12 Feb 1893 in , Powell County, Kentucky USA and died in 1947 at age 54.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: Jun 1900, , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
Stella married Oma McGinnis.
16 F xi. Ora Farmer was born on 16 Feb 1899 in , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: Jun 1900, , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
Ora married ? Jensen.
Ora next married Donald Farmer. Donald was born in 1911 and died on 11 Sep 1964 in , Marion, Oregon, USA at age 53.
Ora next married Fred Carlton.
17 M xii. Roy Marg Farmer was born on 15 Jan 1900 in , Powell County, Kentucky USA and died on 26 Jul 1972 in Lebanon, Linn, Oregon, USA at age 72.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: Jun 1900, , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
• Occupation: Farmer on his Father's Farm, 12 Sep 1918, Shedd, Linn, Oregon, USA.
• Physical Description: 12 Sep 1918, Shedd, Linn, Oregon, USA. Short and medium build, brown eyes and hair.
• Residence: RR #2, 12 Sep 1918, Shedd, Linn, Oregon, USA.
Roy married Willetta Ruth Churchill about 1930. Willetta was born on 29 Oct 1907 in Halsey, Linn, Oregon, USA and died on 13 May 1982 in , Marion, Oregon, USA at age 74.
Third Generation
12. Daniel F. Farmer (Henry Clay2, John Howard1) was born on 3 Apr 1887 in , Powell County, Kentucky USA, died on 18 Jun 1963 in , Marion, Oregon, USA at age 76, and was buried in Jun 1963 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA (Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Philomath, Oregon, USA).
Noted events in his life were:
• Residence: Jun 1900, , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
Daniel married Verda Lee Sharp in Port Crescent, Clallam, Washington, USA. Verda was born on 23 Dec 1898 in , , Arkansas, USA, died on 4 Sep 1980 in , Benton County, Oregon, USA at age 81, and was buried in Sep 1980 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA (Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Philomath, Oregon, USA).
The child from this marriage was:
18 F i. Bonnie Edwards Farmer
Bonnie married ? Loreman.
Daniel next married Sadie McGinnis on 16 Jun 1908. Sadie was born about 1892 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA. Another name for Sadie was Sarah.
Children from this marriage were:
19 M i. Kenneth Farmer was born on 5 Jun 1909 in Port Crescent, Clallam, Washington, USA and died on 10 Aug 2006 in Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, USA at age 97.
Noted events in his life were:
• Census: Apr 1910, Teanaway, Kittitas, Washington, USA.
• Census: Feb 1920, Teanaway, Kittitas, Washington, USA.
• Census: Apr 1930, Teanaway, Kittitas, Washington, USA.
20 M ii. William Farmer
21 F iii. Beatrice Farmer was born in 1915 in Port Crescent, Clallam, Washington, USA.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: Feb 1920, Teanaway, Kittitas, Washington, USA.
• Census: Apr 1930, Teanaway, Kittitas, Washington, USA.
13. Oliver F. Farmer (Henry Clay2, John Howard1) was born on 3 Jan 1889 in Mount Sterling, Montgomery, Kentucky, USA, died on 4 Jun 1975 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA at age 86, and was buried in Jun 1975 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA (Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Philomath, Oregon, USA).
Noted events in his life were:
• Religion: First United Brethren Church.
• Census: Jun 1900, , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917, Shedd, Linn, Oregon, USA. Short and stout build, grey eyes and dark brown hair-taken from WWI Draft Registration Card.
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Shedd, Linn, Oregon, USA.
• Occupation: Spaulding Logging Camp employee on Harlan Road, 1920, Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA.
• Occupation: Sawmill Truck Driver, 1930, Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA.
• Property: Real Estate Value $2,000, Apr 1930, Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA.
• Census: 1930, Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA.
Oliver Farmer, 42
Viola M. Farmer, 32
Mercia D. Farmer, 9
Eden H. Farmer, 7
Virginia Davidson, 75
Harry H. Davidson, 17
Ada V. Davidson, 16
Melvia E. Davidson, 14
Robena G. Davidson, 12
Oliver married Viola Mae Davidson on 6 Aug 1919 in Peak, Benton, Oregon, USA, daughter of Harrison Davidson and Virginia Anne Cramer. Viola was born on 1 May 1897 in Peak, Benton, Oregon, USA, died on 9 May 1995 in Corvallis, Benton, Oregon, USA (Corvallis Manor, 160 NE Conifer Blvd, Corvallis, Oregon 97330, USA) at age 98, and was buried in May 1995 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA (Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Philomath, Oregon, USA).
Noted events in her life were:
• Occupation: telephone switch board operator.
• Census: 1910, Blodgett, Benton, Oregon, USA.
Children from this marriage were:
22 M i. Merwin Davidson Farmer
Merwin married Edith Fay Wren on 26 Nov 1941 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA, daughter of Sammie Jones Wren and Edna Marie. Edith was born on 3 Apr 1921 in Stanley, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA and died on 22 Apr 2007 in Graham, Pierce, Washington, USA at age 86.
23 M ii. Edon H. Farmer was born on 24 Dec 1922 in Peak, Benton, Oregon, USA, died on 11 Feb 2007 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA at age 84, and was buried on 17 Feb 2007 in Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA (Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Philomath, Oregon, USA). The cause of his death was Cancer.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: logger, equipment operator, timberland manager and horse trainer & horse shoer., , Benton County, Oregon, USA.
• Census: 1930, Philomath, Benton, Oregon, USA.
Oliver Farmer, 42
Viola M. Farmer, 32
Mercia D. Farmer, 9
Eden H. Farmer, 7
Virginia Davidson, 75
Harry H. Davidson, 17
Ada V. Davidson, 16
Melvia E. Davidson, 14
Robena G. Davidson, 12
• Military: 15 Sep 1943, Portland, Oregon Entry Into Service. WWII Army Enlistment Records:
Name: Edon H Farmer Birth Year: 1923 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Oregon State: Oregon County or City: Benton Enlistment Date: 15 Sep 1943 Enlistment State: Oregon Enlistment City: Portland Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of high school Civil Occupation: Lumberjack Marital Status: Married
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Honorable Discharge papers: Book 4, Page 655, Benton County, Oregon Court House:
1. Date of separation from service: 5 Jan 1946, Ft Lewis, Washington
2. Inducted into service 15 Sep 1943, active duty entry on 6 Oct 1943.
3. Decorations & Citations: European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, Purple heart (Wounded E A M E 12 Jan 1945.) Expert M-1 rifle.
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Army Serial Number 39339700
Name FARMER EDON H
Residence: State OREGON
Residence: County ADAMS
Place Of Enlistment PORTLAND OREGON
Date Of Enlistment dd/mm/yy
15/9/43
Grade: Alpha Designation
Grade Private
Branch: Alpha Designation
Branch
No branch assignment
Educ. Spec 2 years of high school
Defer. Date mm/yy
Source Of Army Personnel Civil Life
Nativity OREGON
Year Of Birth 23
Race And Citizenship White, citizen
Education 2 years of high school
Civilian Occupation LUMBERJACK
Marital Status Married
Component Of The Army
Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Box Number 1
Film Reel Number 6.190
Edon married Virginia Olive Nicolaides on 19 Feb 1942 in , Benton County, Oregon, USA.
24 M iii. Lynn Evan Farmer
Lynn married Helen Elvina Carlile, daughter of Ernest G. Carlile and Odellia Melcher.
14. Rebecca Farmer (Henry Clay2, John Howard1) was born on 1 Feb 1891 in , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
Noted events in her life were:
• Census: Jun 1900, , Powell County, Kentucky USA.
Rebecca married Trume William McGinnis. Trume was born on 19 Apr 1887 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA. Another name for Trume was Tom.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: farmer, 5 Jun 1917, Harlan, Benton, Oregon, USA.
• Physical Description: 5 Jun 1917, Harlan, Benton, Oregon, USA. Tall and medium build with grey eyes and dark brown hair-taken from WWI draft registration.
• Residence: 5 Jun 1917, Harlan, Benton, Oregon, USA.
The child from this marriage was:
25 F i. Vera McGinnis
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