| The Deming Family |
William and Rachel
(Warner) Deming Family
(Warner) Deming Family
The Caravan
A caravan consisting of William Robert Deming (Grandpa Deming) and family; John Deming and wife and two daughters;
Edward D. Tompkins, wife and two sons; Alpha Robert Crandall, wife and two daughters. The rest of the caravan consisted
of Grandpa Deming's two sons, William Robert Jr. and Mark and one daughter, Lizzie. Also Herbert Crandall, who with
William R. Deming Jr. helped to herd and care for the livestock on the way. (Herbert was Alpha Roberts brother)
This caravan, consisting of two covered wagons pulled with oxen, left Manson, Iowa in March 1883, and after spending 27
days on the road arrived at their new home in Afton Twp. which had been prepared by William R. Deming, Sr. and E. D.
Tompkins the previous fall in 1882.
Sometimes on the road they came to a slough with tracks to the edge and the only way they could tell that there had been
any travel was the wagon tracks on the other side.
An interesting experience on this trip was one night near camping time. A storm was coming up and not knowing what might
happen, they put their wagons close together, chained the wheels for safety; and so they might not be caught unprepared,
decided to use water they were heating for mush and milk and use it to make tea instead and have crackers that were on
hand for lunching and behold the tea had a decided salty taste.(Had salted the water for the mush probably!)
Finally the storm arrived but only a heavy rain,nothing bad as they had anticipated. Such was the spirit of our early settlers,
that they took these experiences in good humor and a part of pioneering.
It is interesting to note that on this trip they took milk cows with them. Mrs. John Deming and Mrs. Alpha Crandall set the
milk in 3 gallon cans,skimmed the cream off, saved it up and when there was enough, churned it, and on arrival had a 3
gallon jar full of butter over and above what was used on the way.
All of the married members of this caravan were born in New York State.
John Deming and Emma Tompkins and Edward D. Tompkins and Della Deming Tompkins were married in 1879 at
Wyoming, Iowa. Alpha R. Crandall and Jane Elizabeth Jones were married in 1874 at Manson, Iowa.
Other children of Grandpa Deming before mentioned. Wm R. now lives in Humboldt, South Dakota. Mark in Fairview
Montana. Lizzie Deming married Chas. Jacquish. Mrs. Jacquish later died and Mr. Jacquish married Lenora Culver tho lived
with a sister Mrs. Castleon the SW 4 Sec 10. homesteadof their father, Ansel Culver. They now lie in Detroit Michigan.
John Deming and wife lived with his father until he cold get located on the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 10. Here he lived
where other children were born (one of them being asked where she was born, said "in a dugout').
Mr and Mrs Deming were watering cattle when the 1888 blizzard struck, let the cattle go and they rushed home facing the
storm. Mr and Mrs Deming followed as best they could, stabled their cattle, and found their way to the house. Alvin Hill,
school teacher, boarding with the Demings, dismissed school and crawled part of the way home.
Children Nellie Ma, Ida, Alpha, and Juno. Mrs. Emma Deming is now 92 years old and is living with her daughter and
son-in-law Mr and Mrs Arthur Crandall of Carthage South Dakota. She has 21 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, and
12 great, great grandchildren. A daugher, Ida (Mrs. Fred Boles) lives at Fairview, Montana, Alpha (the son) lives at
Vacouver, Washington. Her husband, John, died at their home in Fairview, Montana in 1926 at the age of 70 years. Mrs.
Deming enjoys good health and has a very good memory.
Mr and Mrs E.D. Tompkins settled on the NE 1/4 of Sec. 11. Their children, Wm.; Ford; Elsie; Lizzie; Frank; Mabel; and
Ethel. All living except Ethel. Doris Vascomb, (daughter of Wm.) oldest grandchild but not living now. Wm. lives near
Cafrthage, Ford at Nampa, Idaho.Elsie (Mrs. Earl Drury) at St. Charles Illinois. Lizzie (Mrs.Orrie Salter) Salem,Oregon.
Frank (Married Elbra Crandall) lives at Flandreau South Dakota; Mabel (Mrs. Leslie Crandall) Nampa, Idaho.. Charlie,
auctioneer at Carthage; Mr and Mrs Tomkins died many years ago.
Mr and Mrs. A. R. Crandall settled on the NE 1/4 Sec. and his brother on the SE 1/4 Sec. 9 living for a time in a covered
wagon on the line between the two quarters until other living quarters could be prepared on their own land, each for himself.
Mr and Mrs Crandall, at one harvest, needing a place to store their threshed wheat, put it in their bedroom and then slept on
top of it until it could be marketed. Children of Mr and Mrs A. R.Crandall, Lela (mrs. Gould) Louise (Mrs Van Deuzen)
Leslie (married Mabel Tompkins) Arthur (married Juno Deming) Rena (Lorena) (Married Alpha Deming) Elbra (married
Frank Tompkins) Clara (Married Elzie Reeves) Alta (Married Emery Reeves) Alta lived at Beverton Oregon..oldest
grandchild Lloyd Gould, Nampa, Idaho. Mr and Mrs Crandall died many years ago.
Herbert Crandall homesteaded the NE 1/4 sec. 17. Herbert, Julius, and Wallace left early in the history of Afton Twp. and
never had their families there.
Story compliments of Alice Crandall
A caravan consisting of William Robert Deming (Grandpa Deming) and family; John Deming and wife and two daughters;
Edward D. Tompkins, wife and two sons; Alpha Robert Crandall, wife and two daughters. The rest of the caravan consisted
of Grandpa Deming's two sons, William Robert Jr. and Mark and one daughter, Lizzie. Also Herbert Crandall, who with
William R. Deming Jr. helped to herd and care for the livestock on the way. (Herbert was Alpha Roberts brother)
This caravan, consisting of two covered wagons pulled with oxen, left Manson, Iowa in March 1883, and after spending 27
days on the road arrived at their new home in Afton Twp. which had been prepared by William R. Deming, Sr. and E. D.
Tompkins the previous fall in 1882.
Sometimes on the road they came to a slough with tracks to the edge and the only way they could tell that there had been
any travel was the wagon tracks on the other side.
An interesting experience on this trip was one night near camping time. A storm was coming up and not knowing what might
happen, they put their wagons close together, chained the wheels for safety; and so they might not be caught unprepared,
decided to use water they were heating for mush and milk and use it to make tea instead and have crackers that were on
hand for lunching and behold the tea had a decided salty taste.(Had salted the water for the mush probably!)
Finally the storm arrived but only a heavy rain,nothing bad as they had anticipated. Such was the spirit of our early settlers,
that they took these experiences in good humor and a part of pioneering.
It is interesting to note that on this trip they took milk cows with them. Mrs. John Deming and Mrs. Alpha Crandall set the
milk in 3 gallon cans,skimmed the cream off, saved it up and when there was enough, churned it, and on arrival had a 3
gallon jar full of butter over and above what was used on the way.
All of the married members of this caravan were born in New York State.
John Deming and Emma Tompkins and Edward D. Tompkins and Della Deming Tompkins were married in 1879 at
Wyoming, Iowa. Alpha R. Crandall and Jane Elizabeth Jones were married in 1874 at Manson, Iowa.
Other children of Grandpa Deming before mentioned. Wm R. now lives in Humboldt, South Dakota. Mark in Fairview
Montana. Lizzie Deming married Chas. Jacquish. Mrs. Jacquish later died and Mr. Jacquish married Lenora Culver tho lived
with a sister Mrs. Castleon the SW 4 Sec 10. homesteadof their father, Ansel Culver. They now lie in Detroit Michigan.
John Deming and wife lived with his father until he cold get located on the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 10. Here he lived
where other children were born (one of them being asked where she was born, said "in a dugout').
Mr and Mrs Deming were watering cattle when the 1888 blizzard struck, let the cattle go and they rushed home facing the
storm. Mr and Mrs Deming followed as best they could, stabled their cattle, and found their way to the house. Alvin Hill,
school teacher, boarding with the Demings, dismissed school and crawled part of the way home.
Children Nellie Ma, Ida, Alpha, and Juno. Mrs. Emma Deming is now 92 years old and is living with her daughter and
son-in-law Mr and Mrs Arthur Crandall of Carthage South Dakota. She has 21 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren, and
12 great, great grandchildren. A daugher, Ida (Mrs. Fred Boles) lives at Fairview, Montana, Alpha (the son) lives at
Vacouver, Washington. Her husband, John, died at their home in Fairview, Montana in 1926 at the age of 70 years. Mrs.
Deming enjoys good health and has a very good memory.
Mr and Mrs E.D. Tompkins settled on the NE 1/4 of Sec. 11. Their children, Wm.; Ford; Elsie; Lizzie; Frank; Mabel; and
Ethel. All living except Ethel. Doris Vascomb, (daughter of Wm.) oldest grandchild but not living now. Wm. lives near
Cafrthage, Ford at Nampa, Idaho.Elsie (Mrs. Earl Drury) at St. Charles Illinois. Lizzie (Mrs.Orrie Salter) Salem,Oregon.
Frank (Married Elbra Crandall) lives at Flandreau South Dakota; Mabel (Mrs. Leslie Crandall) Nampa, Idaho.. Charlie,
auctioneer at Carthage; Mr and Mrs Tomkins died many years ago.
Mr and Mrs. A. R. Crandall settled on the NE 1/4 Sec. and his brother on the SE 1/4 Sec. 9 living for a time in a covered
wagon on the line between the two quarters until other living quarters could be prepared on their own land, each for himself.
Mr and Mrs Crandall, at one harvest, needing a place to store their threshed wheat, put it in their bedroom and then slept on
top of it until it could be marketed. Children of Mr and Mrs A. R.Crandall, Lela (mrs. Gould) Louise (Mrs Van Deuzen)
Leslie (married Mabel Tompkins) Arthur (married Juno Deming) Rena (Lorena) (Married Alpha Deming) Elbra (married
Frank Tompkins) Clara (Married Elzie Reeves) Alta (Married Emery Reeves) Alta lived at Beverton Oregon..oldest
grandchild Lloyd Gould, Nampa, Idaho. Mr and Mrs Crandall died many years ago.
Herbert Crandall homesteaded the NE 1/4 sec. 17. Herbert, Julius, and Wallace left early in the history of Afton Twp. and
never had their families there.
Story compliments of Alice Crandall
William Robert Deming
Homestead, South Dakota
Homestead, South Dakota
FAIRVIEW CHEMICAL CO. WAS BUSINESS STARTED BY DEMINGS IN 1918
When men are pressed to tell about themselves there are some who will shake their heads and say "there isn't much, life has
gone along, about average and uneventful," and by some token there are men to find delight in relating an ordinary story in an
unusual way -- who can stay with the truth and discover something of interst about the otherwise commonplace.
There is no such thing as seeing eye to eye about any given event, whether it be a fire, a family picnic, or an epidemic of
measles. Thus, as time goes on we realize that each human is different in placing values and that each finds something that
another may have overlooked. No fault of either just a trait of optical conclusion and individuality.
When Mark Deming was born, in Jones County Iowa, April 30, 1877, he had little thought of whether his parents, Mr and
Mrs William Deming would stay put, go farther west or return to their native state of New York. However, Allegany county,
New York, was a long ways off and it was in the wrong direction and held little attraction for pioneer people. They followed
the sun like it was a magnet and five years later found them farming in the virgin country near Carthage, South Dakota.
The Deming youngsters went through the growing pains of their generation, biding the time when they could do as their
parents - go farther west.
On November 26, 1903, Mark Deming was married to Ethel Boles at Carthage. They farmed and waited a few years to
acquire the normal necessities of life - a little property and the start of a family. It was in South Dakota that Roscoe and
Robert Deming were born.
In 1905 the Demings decided there was great opportunity in eastern Montana and moved to Fairview and chose a piece of
land west and south of the present townsite. That homestead today is still Deming property. It is owned by Roscoe, and the
place where he is rearing another generation.
"There wasn't much to Fairview when we first came," Mr Deming recalled."The Corbetts had a three room log house on the
Dakota side they called a hotel. Ed Myhrs operated a blacksmith shop. There was the Lew Newlon store and postoffice
and little else."
In those first years Mr. Deming purchased what is known as the Eastman place on the Dakota side, but soon returned to his
homestead on the hill. It was in this community and at that location that other members of the famly were born and raised.
Besides Roscoe and Robert the others now living include, Dorothy (Mrs. Earl Harden), Harry, Bill and Margaret (Mrs.
Arthur Anderson).
Family life of those early years was quite like the ordinary western version --horses and a little other stock, farming and
frequently neighborhood gatherings." Everyone was busy trying to make it go, trying to raise his family and get a little ahead.
One year might be good and the next one discouraging." Mr. Deming told the News reporter.
"The first summer Fairview picked up to beat the band. It soon had two of everything -- two banks, two lumber yards, two
newspapers," he said. "Art Gardener was a fine man,managing the Valley Mercantile Lumber Co.; his brother, Tom, opened
a bank and I remember that first sign with chalk on tarpaper 'Fairview Bank open for Business."
"About first world war time Brother Will worked for a man in South Dakota who had acquired a formula which would
destroy bots in horses. Under a gentleman's agreement Will brought the formula to this territory to develop a business and
we organized the Fairview Chemical Co. in 1918," Mark Said. "Doc and Bert Frankl put some money into the enterprise
and it went along fine for many years. We later bought them out. At one time 35 people were working for our concern and
enough medicine was going through the mail to raise the class of the Fairview postoffice. At its peak we also supplied five
veterinarian laboratories in the mid-west with capsules."
"Although in the beginning we were on State Street we finally bought the present Fairview News building and operated there
until the late 20s. The war and tractors had developed difficult times for the horse business and we moved the company to
Humboldt, South Dakota. We had previously established a Fairview Chemical Co., in Regina, Canada and although it was
sold later, it is an active business today,"
"Our best year in South Dakota was in 1936 as tractors were still second fiddle to horses there. That year we left the
homestead and moved to Humboldt and remained there 11 years, until 1947 when we returned to Fairview and have since
made our home," Mr. Deming said.
When asked about the most vivid incident he recalled in the days past , Mr. Deming told this story:
"You will never forget people for what they do when tragedy strikes and the spirit in which they put forth effort to help you.
We had a disasterous fire at our farm in the spring of 1926. We lost 14 head of good work horses, the big barn, harness,
grain and all. Spring work had started and we were left without a thing."
"One day the neighbors from all around got together and came to our place and put in the crop. There were about 100 men,
200 horses, six tractors and other machinery. Those men worked from early until late and put in the entire crop in one day.
We will never forget it. Mike Dilschneider was foreman of one big crew and N.D. Dean had the other.There were about 35
women on hand to prepare food and the towns people furnished ice cream and cigars. My what a lift that was, and it made
life worth while inspite of a tragedy."
"I guess the people will always mean a lot to us and that is why we like it here. We have had ups and downs but no real
complaints and guess we were never meant to be rich,' Mr. Deming finished.
Local friends under leadership of the Deming children honored this elderly couple at the time of their Golden Wedding
anniversary which was November 26, 1953. Many were in attendance at the Community church to pay tributes of friendship
and esteem.
Story compliments of Alice Crandall
When men are pressed to tell about themselves there are some who will shake their heads and say "there isn't much, life has
gone along, about average and uneventful," and by some token there are men to find delight in relating an ordinary story in an
unusual way -- who can stay with the truth and discover something of interst about the otherwise commonplace.
There is no such thing as seeing eye to eye about any given event, whether it be a fire, a family picnic, or an epidemic of
measles. Thus, as time goes on we realize that each human is different in placing values and that each finds something that
another may have overlooked. No fault of either just a trait of optical conclusion and individuality.
When Mark Deming was born, in Jones County Iowa, April 30, 1877, he had little thought of whether his parents, Mr and
Mrs William Deming would stay put, go farther west or return to their native state of New York. However, Allegany county,
New York, was a long ways off and it was in the wrong direction and held little attraction for pioneer people. They followed
the sun like it was a magnet and five years later found them farming in the virgin country near Carthage, South Dakota.
The Deming youngsters went through the growing pains of their generation, biding the time when they could do as their
parents - go farther west.
On November 26, 1903, Mark Deming was married to Ethel Boles at Carthage. They farmed and waited a few years to
acquire the normal necessities of life - a little property and the start of a family. It was in South Dakota that Roscoe and
Robert Deming were born.
In 1905 the Demings decided there was great opportunity in eastern Montana and moved to Fairview and chose a piece of
land west and south of the present townsite. That homestead today is still Deming property. It is owned by Roscoe, and the
place where he is rearing another generation.
"There wasn't much to Fairview when we first came," Mr Deming recalled."The Corbetts had a three room log house on the
Dakota side they called a hotel. Ed Myhrs operated a blacksmith shop. There was the Lew Newlon store and postoffice
and little else."
In those first years Mr. Deming purchased what is known as the Eastman place on the Dakota side, but soon returned to his
homestead on the hill. It was in this community and at that location that other members of the famly were born and raised.
Besides Roscoe and Robert the others now living include, Dorothy (Mrs. Earl Harden), Harry, Bill and Margaret (Mrs.
Arthur Anderson).
Family life of those early years was quite like the ordinary western version --horses and a little other stock, farming and
frequently neighborhood gatherings." Everyone was busy trying to make it go, trying to raise his family and get a little ahead.
One year might be good and the next one discouraging." Mr. Deming told the News reporter.
"The first summer Fairview picked up to beat the band. It soon had two of everything -- two banks, two lumber yards, two
newspapers," he said. "Art Gardener was a fine man,managing the Valley Mercantile Lumber Co.; his brother, Tom, opened
a bank and I remember that first sign with chalk on tarpaper 'Fairview Bank open for Business."
"About first world war time Brother Will worked for a man in South Dakota who had acquired a formula which would
destroy bots in horses. Under a gentleman's agreement Will brought the formula to this territory to develop a business and
we organized the Fairview Chemical Co. in 1918," Mark Said. "Doc and Bert Frankl put some money into the enterprise
and it went along fine for many years. We later bought them out. At one time 35 people were working for our concern and
enough medicine was going through the mail to raise the class of the Fairview postoffice. At its peak we also supplied five
veterinarian laboratories in the mid-west with capsules."
"Although in the beginning we were on State Street we finally bought the present Fairview News building and operated there
until the late 20s. The war and tractors had developed difficult times for the horse business and we moved the company to
Humboldt, South Dakota. We had previously established a Fairview Chemical Co., in Regina, Canada and although it was
sold later, it is an active business today,"
"Our best year in South Dakota was in 1936 as tractors were still second fiddle to horses there. That year we left the
homestead and moved to Humboldt and remained there 11 years, until 1947 when we returned to Fairview and have since
made our home," Mr. Deming said.
When asked about the most vivid incident he recalled in the days past , Mr. Deming told this story:
"You will never forget people for what they do when tragedy strikes and the spirit in which they put forth effort to help you.
We had a disasterous fire at our farm in the spring of 1926. We lost 14 head of good work horses, the big barn, harness,
grain and all. Spring work had started and we were left without a thing."
"One day the neighbors from all around got together and came to our place and put in the crop. There were about 100 men,
200 horses, six tractors and other machinery. Those men worked from early until late and put in the entire crop in one day.
We will never forget it. Mike Dilschneider was foreman of one big crew and N.D. Dean had the other.There were about 35
women on hand to prepare food and the towns people furnished ice cream and cigars. My what a lift that was, and it made
life worth while inspite of a tragedy."
"I guess the people will always mean a lot to us and that is why we like it here. We have had ups and downs but no real
complaints and guess we were never meant to be rich,' Mr. Deming finished.
Local friends under leadership of the Deming children honored this elderly couple at the time of their Golden Wedding
anniversary which was November 26, 1953. Many were in attendance at the Community church to pay tributes of friendship
and esteem.
Story compliments of Alice Crandall
John Roswell
Deming and his
wife, Emma
Nettie (Tompkins)
Deming and his
wife, Emma
Nettie (Tompkins)
The John Deming
Farm
Farm
"Waiting for me". A solo by Mrs. S. M. Starr, "Happy Day", a special favorite of Mr. Deming's and requested by the family.
"Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me," sung by a quartet, Mrs. S. M. Starr, Miss Monroe, Mr. L. W. Thompson, and Kenneth Gardner.
Miss Myers was accompanist for the music. Rev Miss Teachman spoke from the text. "Jesus said unto him, What I do thou
knowest not now, but thou shalt understand hereafter"
Pall beareres officiating in the services were Messrs. N. D. Dean, W. Noteboom, Vincent Russell, M. Delsneider, Charles
Hardy and Sam Hardy. Internment was made in the Fairview Cemetary.
John R. Deming was born in Allegany county, New York, in 1850, and, with his parents, moved to Wyoming, Iowa, when
quite young. There he grew to manhood and on March 20, 1879, was united in marriage to Emma N. Tompkins.
To this union were born six children, four of whom are living: Mrs. Boles of Fairview, Mont., Mrs Juno Crandall of Artesian,
S. D., and Alpha Deming of Fedora, S. D. Carrie Lilas passed away at the age of eight months. Mrs Mae Boles on January
27, 1925.
Besides a loving wife, there is one sister and two brothers, 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and a host of
friends who mourn the passing of a noble husband, father and friend, who through all the years magnified the relationships of
life. The memory of his good life shall linger with us like sweet incense.
He moved to Fairview, Mont., in the year of 1908 and passed away Sunday morning, Novermber 11, 1928, at the age of
69 years 9 months and 18 days.
He was a member of the Redstone Congregational Church in Miner County, South Dakota.
"Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me," sung by a quartet, Mrs. S. M. Starr, Miss Monroe, Mr. L. W. Thompson, and Kenneth Gardner.
Miss Myers was accompanist for the music. Rev Miss Teachman spoke from the text. "Jesus said unto him, What I do thou
knowest not now, but thou shalt understand hereafter"
Pall beareres officiating in the services were Messrs. N. D. Dean, W. Noteboom, Vincent Russell, M. Delsneider, Charles
Hardy and Sam Hardy. Internment was made in the Fairview Cemetary.
John R. Deming was born in Allegany county, New York, in 1850, and, with his parents, moved to Wyoming, Iowa, when
quite young. There he grew to manhood and on March 20, 1879, was united in marriage to Emma N. Tompkins.
To this union were born six children, four of whom are living: Mrs. Boles of Fairview, Mont., Mrs Juno Crandall of Artesian,
S. D., and Alpha Deming of Fedora, S. D. Carrie Lilas passed away at the age of eight months. Mrs Mae Boles on January
27, 1925.
Besides a loving wife, there is one sister and two brothers, 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and a host of
friends who mourn the passing of a noble husband, father and friend, who through all the years magnified the relationships of
life. The memory of his good life shall linger with us like sweet incense.
He moved to Fairview, Mont., in the year of 1908 and passed away Sunday morning, Novermber 11, 1928, at the age of
69 years 9 months and 18 days.
He was a member of the Redstone Congregational Church in Miner County, South Dakota.
She passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Juno Crandall of Carthage, South Dakota, on July 14, 1955 at the age
of 94 years, 9 months and 6 days.
In 1868 she moved with her parents from New York to Wyoming, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. On March 20,
1879 she was married to John Deming at Wyoming, Iowa, and in 1883, they moved to Carthage, South Dakota. This
remained their home until 1908 when they moved to a farm east of Fairview, Montana. To this union, five daughters and
one son were born.
Mrs. Deming was a member of the Congregational Church of South Dakota and in 1931 united with the Methodist Church
of Fairview, which is now the community church.
Her husband, John, and three daughters, Carrie Deming, Mrs. Claude (May) Boles, and Mrs. Henry (Nellie) Christianson,
preceded her in death.
Survivors include: Two daughters, Mrs. Ida Boles, Fairview, Montana; Mrs. Juno Crandall, Carthage, South Dakota; one
son Alpha Deming, Emmett, Idaho; one brother, A. R. Tompkins, Goodland, Kansas; 21 grandchildren, 54 great
grandchildren, 15 great great grandchildren, and a hot of other relatives and friends.
Story compliments of Alice Crandall
of 94 years, 9 months and 6 days.
In 1868 she moved with her parents from New York to Wyoming, Iowa, where she grew to womanhood. On March 20,
1879 she was married to John Deming at Wyoming, Iowa, and in 1883, they moved to Carthage, South Dakota. This
remained their home until 1908 when they moved to a farm east of Fairview, Montana. To this union, five daughters and
one son were born.
Mrs. Deming was a member of the Congregational Church of South Dakota and in 1931 united with the Methodist Church
of Fairview, which is now the community church.
Her husband, John, and three daughters, Carrie Deming, Mrs. Claude (May) Boles, and Mrs. Henry (Nellie) Christianson,
preceded her in death.
Survivors include: Two daughters, Mrs. Ida Boles, Fairview, Montana; Mrs. Juno Crandall, Carthage, South Dakota; one
son Alpha Deming, Emmett, Idaho; one brother, A. R. Tompkins, Goodland, Kansas; 21 grandchildren, 54 great
grandchildren, 15 great great grandchildren, and a hot of other relatives and friends.
Story compliments of Alice Crandall
From Emma (Christianson) Drake, daughter of Henry and Nellie Christianson, granddaughter of John and Emma (Tompkins)
Deming.
Claude Boles and Mae Deming had child, Hoyt who married Lena. Hoyt had a boy named Ben and a girl, a couple of years
older but I don't know her name. Ben only had the 2 children, but maybe he had a boy named Hoyt. Around 1916 and 1917
Frank and Elbra and Alpha and Lorena went back to South Dakota and in 1920 Claude and Mae went to Oregon.
I didn't know that Charlie and Lizzie had any children. In 1950 Marie and Curtis were living in Coeur d'alene, but sort of out
a bit. Clayton and I was living up in the very north of Idaho. Yes, I knew Grandpa Deming. Grandpa had a glass eye, and
sometimes it would turn side ways and look funny. He loved to play croconole(sp?) and he could beat us all the time. He
died in 1929, I think he was 69.
Clayton and I were living with our folks at that time, so Dad and Mother went down and stayed with Grandma from
November till March, then Clayton and I moved down and stayed with her all summer and up till February when she had
sold the place. She took a month or so going to Aunt Junos during that time and then went to Aunt Idas for the winter.
Deming.
Claude Boles and Mae Deming had child, Hoyt who married Lena. Hoyt had a boy named Ben and a girl, a couple of years
older but I don't know her name. Ben only had the 2 children, but maybe he had a boy named Hoyt. Around 1916 and 1917
Frank and Elbra and Alpha and Lorena went back to South Dakota and in 1920 Claude and Mae went to Oregon.
I didn't know that Charlie and Lizzie had any children. In 1950 Marie and Curtis were living in Coeur d'alene, but sort of out
a bit. Clayton and I was living up in the very north of Idaho. Yes, I knew Grandpa Deming. Grandpa had a glass eye, and
sometimes it would turn side ways and look funny. He loved to play croconole(sp?) and he could beat us all the time. He
died in 1929, I think he was 69.
Clayton and I were living with our folks at that time, so Dad and Mother went down and stayed with Grandma from
November till March, then Clayton and I moved down and stayed with her all summer and up till February when she had
sold the place. She took a month or so going to Aunt Junos during that time and then went to Aunt Idas for the winter.
Tompkins and Deming Kids Nellie, Mae, Ida, and Alpha
Deming.... Willie, Ford, Frank, and Elsie Tompkins. Photo
circa 1891.
Deming.... Willie, Ford, Frank, and Elsie Tompkins. Photo
circa 1891.
Alpha, Rena and
Audrey Deming
Audrey Deming
Audrey Deming
Audrey Deming
Juno Deming
Juno Deming 1890's
The death of Mr. Deming occurred on Monday afternoon at Memorial hospital following several weeks of illness. He had
previously enjoyed good health throughout his years and had lived a full life. OBITUARY Mark Harrison Deming, the
youngest child of Willam R. and Jeanette R. Deming was born April 30, 1877, at Wyoming, Jones County, Iowa. He
departed from this life July 30, 1956, at Sidney, Montana. At the age of three, Mark moved with his parents to Sanborn
County, South Dakota, where he grew to young manhood. The trip to South Dakota was made by covered wagon drawn
by oxen. He attended the rural schools of South Dakota and Wessington Springs Seminary at Wessington Springs, South
Dakota. November 26, 1904, he married Ethel M. Boles of Carthage, South Dakota. In 1906 they homesteaded 2 1/2
miles west of Fairview, Montana. This was the year the town was founded, and Mr. Deming had the prvilege of observing
many changes and much progress over a period of 50 years. Before moving to Montana,Mr. Deming was a member of the
Congregational church. In Montana he was a charter member of the Fairview Methodist Church and served on the church
board for many years,. In 1935, when the Methodist and Presbyterian churches at Fairview combined, he was a charter
member of that group. Mr. Deming devoted himself strictly to farming inthe Fairview community during the early years, but
soon he ventured into business as a partner with his father-in-law, the late George H. Boles, in one of the pioneer mercantile
firms, the Log Store in Fairview. In 1918, with his brother, William M. Deming, he organized the Fariview Chemical
Company, a firm manufacturing and distributing veterinary remedies. This firm of which Mr.Deming served as President for
many years, grew to considerable size, having sales representativesin all 48 states. He likewise helped promote the Fairview
Chemical Co. Ltd. in Regina,Saskatchewan. The local company moved its headquarters to Humboldt, South Dakota in the
late twenties, and in 1936, Mr Deming, with his family, moved to Humboldt where they resided for 11years. In 1947, due to
failng health, he retired from business and returned to Fairview where he purchased a farm in the Lower Yellowstone Valley.
About a year ago he sold his farm and, with his wife, moved to Fairview. At Humboldt Mr. Deming was an active member
of the Congregational Church and he served on the town board and as mayor of that town.He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge. While always loyal to any organization to which he belonged and always willing to serve any worthwhile
cause, Mark placed the church foremost in his life, although in later years the condition of his health kept him from attending
formal services. Mark was a loving husband, father and friend. Throughout his life a sincere Christian, he was humble and
unassuming. He was a lover of home and work. Although advanced in years and hampered by ill health, Mark remained
young in spirit. He was interested in young people and their well-being. He was patient with them and rejoiced when they
proved to be upright citizens. Those who were well acquainted with him can remember his hearty laugh, his stories which he
loved to relate,his fondness for sports--particularly baseball, and his devotion to the high ideals for which he stood. Mark is
survived by his widow, Ethel; four sons and two daughters; Roscoe, Robert, and Harry, all of Fairview, Mrs. Earl Harden
(Dorothy), Fairview, Mrs. Arthur Anderson (Margaret),Sioux Pass, and William, Glasgow,Montana; twenty three
grandchildren, one brother, William M. Deming, Humboldt, South Dakota, and many nephew and nieces. He was preceded
in death by his parents; two brothers, John of Fairview and Charles, who passed away as a child in Iowa, two sisters,
Mrs.Della Tompkins of Carthage, South Dakota, and Mrs. Elizabeth Jaquish of Kansas City, Kansas and an infant son. A
well known quotation from Alexander Dickson seems especially fitting, for it espresses Mr. Deming's philosophy very
beautifully. "Home and Heaven are not so far separated as we sometimes think. Nay, they are not separated at all, for they
are both in the same great building. Home is the lower story, and is located down here on the ground floor; Heaven is above
stairs,and in the second and third stories and, as one after another, the family is called to come up higher, that which seemd
to be such a strange place begins to wear a familiar aspect; and when at last not one is left below, the home is trasferred to
Heaven,and Heaven is home."
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previously enjoyed good health throughout his years and had lived a full life. OBITUARY Mark Harrison Deming, the
youngest child of Willam R. and Jeanette R. Deming was born April 30, 1877, at Wyoming, Jones County, Iowa. He
departed from this life July 30, 1956, at Sidney, Montana. At the age of three, Mark moved with his parents to Sanborn
County, South Dakota, where he grew to young manhood. The trip to South Dakota was made by covered wagon drawn
by oxen. He attended the rural schools of South Dakota and Wessington Springs Seminary at Wessington Springs, South
Dakota. November 26, 1904, he married Ethel M. Boles of Carthage, South Dakota. In 1906 they homesteaded 2 1/2
miles west of Fairview, Montana. This was the year the town was founded, and Mr. Deming had the prvilege of observing
many changes and much progress over a period of 50 years. Before moving to Montana,Mr. Deming was a member of the
Congregational church. In Montana he was a charter member of the Fairview Methodist Church and served on the church
board for many years,. In 1935, when the Methodist and Presbyterian churches at Fairview combined, he was a charter
member of that group. Mr. Deming devoted himself strictly to farming inthe Fairview community during the early years, but
soon he ventured into business as a partner with his father-in-law, the late George H. Boles, in one of the pioneer mercantile
firms, the Log Store in Fairview. In 1918, with his brother, William M. Deming, he organized the Fariview Chemical
Company, a firm manufacturing and distributing veterinary remedies. This firm of which Mr.Deming served as President for
many years, grew to considerable size, having sales representativesin all 48 states. He likewise helped promote the Fairview
Chemical Co. Ltd. in Regina,Saskatchewan. The local company moved its headquarters to Humboldt, South Dakota in the
late twenties, and in 1936, Mr Deming, with his family, moved to Humboldt where they resided for 11years. In 1947, due to
failng health, he retired from business and returned to Fairview where he purchased a farm in the Lower Yellowstone Valley.
About a year ago he sold his farm and, with his wife, moved to Fairview. At Humboldt Mr. Deming was an active member
of the Congregational Church and he served on the town board and as mayor of that town.He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge. While always loyal to any organization to which he belonged and always willing to serve any worthwhile
cause, Mark placed the church foremost in his life, although in later years the condition of his health kept him from attending
formal services. Mark was a loving husband, father and friend. Throughout his life a sincere Christian, he was humble and
unassuming. He was a lover of home and work. Although advanced in years and hampered by ill health, Mark remained
young in spirit. He was interested in young people and their well-being. He was patient with them and rejoiced when they
proved to be upright citizens. Those who were well acquainted with him can remember his hearty laugh, his stories which he
loved to relate,his fondness for sports--particularly baseball, and his devotion to the high ideals for which he stood. Mark is
survived by his widow, Ethel; four sons and two daughters; Roscoe, Robert, and Harry, all of Fairview, Mrs. Earl Harden
(Dorothy), Fairview, Mrs. Arthur Anderson (Margaret),Sioux Pass, and William, Glasgow,Montana; twenty three
grandchildren, one brother, William M. Deming, Humboldt, South Dakota, and many nephew and nieces. He was preceded
in death by his parents; two brothers, John of Fairview and Charles, who passed away as a child in Iowa, two sisters,
Mrs.Della Tompkins of Carthage, South Dakota, and Mrs. Elizabeth Jaquish of Kansas City, Kansas and an infant son. A
well known quotation from Alexander Dickson seems especially fitting, for it espresses Mr. Deming's philosophy very
beautifully. "Home and Heaven are not so far separated as we sometimes think. Nay, they are not separated at all, for they
are both in the same great building. Home is the lower story, and is located down here on the ground floor; Heaven is above
stairs,and in the second and third stories and, as one after another, the family is called to come up higher, that which seemd
to be such a strange place begins to wear a familiar aspect; and when at last not one is left below, the home is trasferred to
Heaven,and Heaven is home."
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John Deming Family
FINAL RITES HELD FOR MARK DEMING THURSDAY; ARRIVED HERE IN ''06
Mark Deming, 79, early homesteader of the Fairview community, was laid to rest in the
local cemetery Thursday morning following services at 10 a.m. in the commmunity
Presbyterian church.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Cloyd-Gorder Mortuary and the services
were conducted by Pastor Kenneth Abel who was assisted b Rev.Walter Hillman, an
early friend of the Deming family. Appropriate organ music was played by Margaret
Pintler and during the services three hymns were sung by a quartet consisting of Wilbur
Johnson, Mrs.WilburJohnson, Mrs Mike Flynn and Kenneth Gardner. Pallbearers were:
Walt Lanouette, Martin Davidson, Sigurd Rudie, Earl Hawley Ervin Stordahl and Carlos
Collins. Honorary pallbearers were: Charlie Flynn, George Sanderson, Jack Benoit,
Truman Willis, L.L. Maxon, Roy Collins, Vincent Russell and Russ Sanford.
Mark Deming, 79, early homesteader of the Fairview community, was laid to rest in the
local cemetery Thursday morning following services at 10 a.m. in the commmunity
Presbyterian church.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Cloyd-Gorder Mortuary and the services
were conducted by Pastor Kenneth Abel who was assisted b Rev.Walter Hillman, an
early friend of the Deming family. Appropriate organ music was played by Margaret
Pintler and during the services three hymns were sung by a quartet consisting of Wilbur
Johnson, Mrs.WilburJohnson, Mrs Mike Flynn and Kenneth Gardner. Pallbearers were:
Walt Lanouette, Martin Davidson, Sigurd Rudie, Earl Hawley Ervin Stordahl and Carlos
Collins. Honorary pallbearers were: Charlie Flynn, George Sanderson, Jack Benoit,
Truman Willis, L.L. Maxon, Roy Collins, Vincent Russell and Russ Sanford.
A newspaper account:
John Deming Old Timer Passes; Death was Sudden
Death of John R. Deming, one of the pioneer residents of this community, came as a complete
surprise to his many friends and relatives early last Sunday morning. Mr. Deming has
seemingly been in good health for one who had reached his age of nearly 70 years.Funeral
arrangements were directed by the Johnsgaard Undertaking parlor and services conducted by
Miss Corabelle Teachmean, pastor of the Fairview Methodist church. They were held in the
Methodist church of this city at 2 o'clock today (Thursday) with a large number of friends and
relatives attending.
Brief services were held at the Deming home preceding the church funeral. Here a few
intimate friends and the family gathered. A solo with auto harp accompaniment was
renendered and Rev Corabelle Teachman concluded with a prayer.
At the church services a duet was sung by Miss Myrtle Monroe and Mrs. S. M. Starr,
John Deming Old Timer Passes; Death was Sudden
Death of John R. Deming, one of the pioneer residents of this community, came as a complete
surprise to his many friends and relatives early last Sunday morning. Mr. Deming has
seemingly been in good health for one who had reached his age of nearly 70 years.Funeral
arrangements were directed by the Johnsgaard Undertaking parlor and services conducted by
Miss Corabelle Teachmean, pastor of the Fairview Methodist church. They were held in the
Methodist church of this city at 2 o'clock today (Thursday) with a large number of friends and
relatives attending.
Brief services were held at the Deming home preceding the church funeral. Here a few
intimate friends and the family gathered. A solo with auto harp accompaniment was
renendered and Rev Corabelle Teachman concluded with a prayer.
At the church services a duet was sung by Miss Myrtle Monroe and Mrs. S. M. Starr,
A newpaper account:
Final Rites Held For Mrs. Emma Deming, Early Day Resident
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma "Grandma" Deming, 94, early day settler of this community,
were held Sunday afternoon, July 17 at the Community Church in Fairview with John Coad
officiating, assisted by Rev Walter Hillman.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Willoughby-Hamro Mortuary of Howard, South
Dakota. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetary.
Mrs. Mike Flynn and Mrs. Wilbur Johnson sang two hymns, accompanied by Miss Margaret
Pintler.
Pallbearers were: Roy Collins, Jack Benoit, Charlie Martin, Charlie Flynn, W. W.
Wintermute, Walt Lanouette.
Emma Tompkins Deming was born at Ansville, New York, October 8, 1860, the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Tompkins.
Final Rites Held For Mrs. Emma Deming, Early Day Resident
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma "Grandma" Deming, 94, early day settler of this community,
were held Sunday afternoon, July 17 at the Community Church in Fairview with John Coad
officiating, assisted by Rev Walter Hillman.
Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Willoughby-Hamro Mortuary of Howard, South
Dakota. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetary.
Mrs. Mike Flynn and Mrs. Wilbur Johnson sang two hymns, accompanied by Miss Margaret
Pintler.
Pallbearers were: Roy Collins, Jack Benoit, Charlie Martin, Charlie Flynn, W. W.
Wintermute, Walt Lanouette.
Emma Tompkins Deming was born at Ansville, New York, October 8, 1860, the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Tompkins.
The above information was taken from these various sources:
1. The History of West Virginia and the People
2. Moving to Wethersfield
3. Early Wethersfield
4. Will of John Deming 1692
5. US and International Marriage Records
6. The Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records
7. Sarah Kirkham Deming and Solomon Deming Biographies
8. Berkshire Eagle
9. North Adams Transcript
10. Genealogy of the descendants of John Deming of Wethersfield Connecticut
11. New York City Marriages 1600s - 1800s
12. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 US Fed Census records
13. New York Census, 1790 - 1890
14. Seclected US Fed Census Non-Population Schedules 1850 - 1880
15.Story about Elizabeth Deming
16. The Formidable Elizabeth Foote
17. Will of Elizabeth Deming Foote
1. The History of West Virginia and the People
2. Moving to Wethersfield
3. Early Wethersfield
4. Will of John Deming 1692
5. US and International Marriage Records
6. The Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records
7. Sarah Kirkham Deming and Solomon Deming Biographies
8. Berkshire Eagle
9. North Adams Transcript
10. Genealogy of the descendants of John Deming of Wethersfield Connecticut
11. New York City Marriages 1600s - 1800s
12. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 US Fed Census records
13. New York Census, 1790 - 1890
14. Seclected US Fed Census Non-Population Schedules 1850 - 1880
15.Story about Elizabeth Deming
16. The Formidable Elizabeth Foote
17. Will of Elizabeth Deming Foote
My Deming line
(1) Thomas Deming, b/ abt 1561, had a son, (2) Jonathan Deming, b/abt 1574, England.
(1) Thomas Deming, b/ abt 1561, had a son, (2) Jonathan Deming, b/abt 1574, England.
(2) Jonathan Deming (and his wife Elizabeth Gilbert) had a son, (3) John Deming, b/abt 1610, who was one of the
first settlers of Wethersfield CT, he also became a magistrate in that town. They also had a daughter **Elizabeth
Deming b/abt 1595, England, who married Nathaniel Foote in England. They immigrated to Boston, MA in 1633. After
Nathaniel’s death, she married Thomas Welles, who became the Governor of CT, and preceded her in death. Other
children born to this couple: Thomas Deming.
first settlers of Wethersfield CT, he also became a magistrate in that town. They also had a daughter **Elizabeth
Deming b/abt 1595, England, who married Nathaniel Foote in England. They immigrated to Boston, MA in 1633. After
Nathaniel’s death, she married Thomas Welles, who became the Governor of CT, and preceded her in death. Other
children born to this couple: Thomas Deming.
(3) John Deming, b/ abt 1610, (and his wife Honor Treat) had a son, (4) Ebenezer Deming, b/abt 1659.
Other children born to this couple: John, Jonathan, Girl, Rachel, Samuel, Mary, Mercy, David, and Sarah.
(4) Ebenezer Deming, b/abt 1659 (and his wife, Sarah Grant), had a son, (5) Josiah Deming b/abt 1688 and a son,
Ebenezer Deming b/ abt 1678. Other children born to this couple: John, Sarah, Prudence, and Ephraim.
Other children born to this couple: John, Jonathan, Girl, Rachel, Samuel, Mary, Mercy, David, and Sarah.
(4) Ebenezer Deming, b/abt 1659 (and his wife, Sarah Grant), had a son, (5) Josiah Deming b/abt 1688 and a son,
Ebenezer Deming b/ abt 1678. Other children born to this couple: John, Sarah, Prudence, and Ephraim.
(5) Josiah Deming b/abt 1688, (and his wife, Prudence Steele) had a son, (6) Soloman Deming b/abt 1722. Other
children born to this couple: Elisha, Penelope, Zebulon, Soloman, Gamaliel, Prudence, and Anne.
(6) Soloman Deming b/abt 1722, (and his wife, ELizabeth) had a son, (7) Soloman Deming b/abt 1767. Other children
born to this couple: Zebulon, Rhoda, Asa, Abigail, Lucy, Isaac, and Mary.
(7) Soloman Deming, b/ abt 1767, (and his wife, Eunice Caulkins) had a son, (8) Soloman Deming, b/ abt 1806. Other
children born to this couple: Elizabeth, Hiram, James, Polly, Henry, Asa, John Graves, Eunice.
children born to this couple: Elisha, Penelope, Zebulon, Soloman, Gamaliel, Prudence, and Anne.
(6) Soloman Deming b/abt 1722, (and his wife, ELizabeth) had a son, (7) Soloman Deming b/abt 1767. Other children
born to this couple: Zebulon, Rhoda, Asa, Abigail, Lucy, Isaac, and Mary.
(7) Soloman Deming, b/ abt 1767, (and his wife, Eunice Caulkins) had a son, (8) Soloman Deming, b/ abt 1806. Other
children born to this couple: Elizabeth, Hiram, James, Polly, Henry, Asa, John Graves, Eunice.
(8) Soloman Deming, b/ abt 1806 in Saratoga, New York, married Nancy Newville (b/ 22 Apr 1808, d/ 14 Sep 1880
NY) in 1828 in Saratoga, NY. The couple started their family in Saratoga NY with the birth of Cynthia Deming (b/ 31 Aug
1829, d/ 28 Nov 1895), next came a son, (9) William R Deming, then John Newville Deming (b/12 Jul 1832); and
Lyman Sprague Deming b/17 Aug 1836. The family moved to Birdsall, Allegany, New York by 1840 and remained there
according to the 1850 and 1860 US Census records. The following children were born: Julia Philinda Deming b/ 15 Mar
1840); Patience Ann Deming b/17 Oct 1844, d/ 1926 MI; Helen Elizabeth Deming b/ 1 Feb 1847; William E Deming b/
1851 and Solomon S. Deming b/ 1861. Solomon died 12 Jun 1871 at Birdsall, Allegany, NY.
NY) in 1828 in Saratoga, NY. The couple started their family in Saratoga NY with the birth of Cynthia Deming (b/ 31 Aug
1829, d/ 28 Nov 1895), next came a son, (9) William R Deming, then John Newville Deming (b/12 Jul 1832); and
Lyman Sprague Deming b/17 Aug 1836. The family moved to Birdsall, Allegany, New York by 1840 and remained there
according to the 1850 and 1860 US Census records. The following children were born: Julia Philinda Deming b/ 15 Mar
1840); Patience Ann Deming b/17 Oct 1844, d/ 1926 MI; Helen Elizabeth Deming b/ 1 Feb 1847; William E Deming b/
1851 and Solomon S. Deming b/ 1861. Solomon died 12 Jun 1871 at Birdsall, Allegany, NY.
(9) William R Deming, b/ 18 May1830 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York., and in 1855 married Rachel J Warner
(b/ 22 Feb 1835 in Erie Co, PA d/ 19 Jan 1909 in Afton, Sanborn Co, SD). In the 1860 US Census, the couple and their
second born child, (10) John Roswell Deming were living in Angelica, Allegany, New York. Their first born son, Franklin
J Deming, b/ 28 May 1856 d/ 15 Oct 1856) didn’t reach a year of age. Their first daughter was, Della Philinda Deming (b/ 8
Jan 1861 NY d/ 8 Jul 1939 SD, married Edward D Tompkins 8 Jan 1879 in NY). By 1866 when the next child was born
they were in Wyoming, Jones, IA where they lived until the 1880's. Elizabeth Austin Deming b/ 1866, married Charles W
Jaquish; William Morris Deming b/ 11 Apr 1872, d/ 1 Nov 1967 Fairview MT, married Rhoda Alice Tompkins in 1895.
(Rhoda is the sister of Edward Tompkins); Charles Oliver Deming b/ 24 Dec 1873, d/ 18 Aug 1874; Mark Harrison
Deming b/ 30 Apr 1877, d/ 30 Jul 1956 in Sidney MT, married Ethel Mae Boles 20 Nov 1903 at Carthage, SD. (Ethel is a
sister of Claude and Eddie Boles mentioned below).By 1900, the couple was living in Afton, Sanborn, South Dakota.
William died 30 Sep 1901 at Carthage, Miner Co, South Dakota and is buried at the Artesian Cemetery, Sanborn Co,
South Dakota. In one of the early census, William is listed as a shoemaker
(b/ 22 Feb 1835 in Erie Co, PA d/ 19 Jan 1909 in Afton, Sanborn Co, SD). In the 1860 US Census, the couple and their
second born child, (10) John Roswell Deming were living in Angelica, Allegany, New York. Their first born son, Franklin
J Deming, b/ 28 May 1856 d/ 15 Oct 1856) didn’t reach a year of age. Their first daughter was, Della Philinda Deming (b/ 8
Jan 1861 NY d/ 8 Jul 1939 SD, married Edward D Tompkins 8 Jan 1879 in NY). By 1866 when the next child was born
they were in Wyoming, Jones, IA where they lived until the 1880's. Elizabeth Austin Deming b/ 1866, married Charles W
Jaquish; William Morris Deming b/ 11 Apr 1872, d/ 1 Nov 1967 Fairview MT, married Rhoda Alice Tompkins in 1895.
(Rhoda is the sister of Edward Tompkins); Charles Oliver Deming b/ 24 Dec 1873, d/ 18 Aug 1874; Mark Harrison
Deming b/ 30 Apr 1877, d/ 30 Jul 1956 in Sidney MT, married Ethel Mae Boles 20 Nov 1903 at Carthage, SD. (Ethel is a
sister of Claude and Eddie Boles mentioned below).By 1900, the couple was living in Afton, Sanborn, South Dakota.
William died 30 Sep 1901 at Carthage, Miner Co, South Dakota and is buried at the Artesian Cemetery, Sanborn Co,
South Dakota. In one of the early census, William is listed as a shoemaker
(10) John Roswell Deming, b/ 23 Jan 1859 in Allegany, New York. In the 1860 US Census, his parents and he were in
Angelica, Allegany, New York (the last name on the census was transcribed as Dunning). By the 1870 census, John, his
parents, and siblings Della and Eliza had moved to Wyoming, Jones Co, Iowa (in that census, the last name is spelled
Dening). On 20 Mar 1879, John married Emma Nettie Tompkins ( b/ 8 Oct 1860 NY, d/14 Jul 1955) in Wyoming, Jones
Co, IA. Their first born child, Nellie Blanche Deming was born 22 Jun 1880 in Wyoming, Jones, IA (d/ 30 Aug 1952 in
Montana, married Henry Christianson 15 Feb 1900 in South Dakota). Their second born child, Mae Harriet Deming was
born 6 Aug 1882 in Manson, Calhoun Co, IA (d/ 27 Jan 1925 in Oregon, married Claude Archie Boles 10 Mar 1903 in
IA). By 1884, the small family had moved to Artesian, Sanborn Co, South Dakota and it was there the rest of the children
were born: *Ida Jenette Deming, b/ 16 Sep 1884 (d/ 13 Jan 1971 MT, married Eddie “Fred” D Boles 21 Feb 1906 in
SD. Fred was Claude’s brother); Alpha Edward Deming, b/ 30 Dec 1885; Juno Caroline Deming, b/ 17 Nov 1891; and
Carrie Lilas Deming b/ 1 Mar 1899. The 1900 US Census shows the family now in Afton, Sanborn Co, South Dakota.
Their youngest, Carrie had died 8 Nov 1899, having not reached a year of age. According to the 1910 and 1920 US
Census, the family lived in Morrill, McKenzie Co, North Dakota. John died 11 Nov 1928 in Fairview, McKenzie Co,
North Dakota and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery.
*Ida J Deming was my great grandmother.
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Angelica, Allegany, New York (the last name on the census was transcribed as Dunning). By the 1870 census, John, his
parents, and siblings Della and Eliza had moved to Wyoming, Jones Co, Iowa (in that census, the last name is spelled
Dening). On 20 Mar 1879, John married Emma Nettie Tompkins ( b/ 8 Oct 1860 NY, d/14 Jul 1955) in Wyoming, Jones
Co, IA. Their first born child, Nellie Blanche Deming was born 22 Jun 1880 in Wyoming, Jones, IA (d/ 30 Aug 1952 in
Montana, married Henry Christianson 15 Feb 1900 in South Dakota). Their second born child, Mae Harriet Deming was
born 6 Aug 1882 in Manson, Calhoun Co, IA (d/ 27 Jan 1925 in Oregon, married Claude Archie Boles 10 Mar 1903 in
IA). By 1884, the small family had moved to Artesian, Sanborn Co, South Dakota and it was there the rest of the children
were born: *Ida Jenette Deming, b/ 16 Sep 1884 (d/ 13 Jan 1971 MT, married Eddie “Fred” D Boles 21 Feb 1906 in
SD. Fred was Claude’s brother); Alpha Edward Deming, b/ 30 Dec 1885; Juno Caroline Deming, b/ 17 Nov 1891; and
Carrie Lilas Deming b/ 1 Mar 1899. The 1900 US Census shows the family now in Afton, Sanborn Co, South Dakota.
Their youngest, Carrie had died 8 Nov 1899, having not reached a year of age. According to the 1910 and 1920 US
Census, the family lived in Morrill, McKenzie Co, North Dakota. John died 11 Nov 1928 in Fairview, McKenzie Co,
North Dakota and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery.
*Ida J Deming was my great grandmother.
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**Elizabeth Deming, b/ abt 1595, England,(daughter of (2) Jonathan Deming and sister of (3) John Deming), married
Nathaniel Foote in England. They immigrated to Boston, MA in 1633. In 1635, the family moved to Wethersfield CT, the
settlement of which, began in 1634 when John Oldham and 9 other ventured out from Watertown, MA.. After Nathaniel’s
death, she married Thomas Welles, who became the Governor of CT. Children born to Nathaniel and Elizabeth: Elizabeth,
Nathaniel, Mary, Robert, Frances, Sarah, Rebecca and possibly two other females. She had no children with Thomas
Welles.
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Nathaniel Foote in England. They immigrated to Boston, MA in 1633. In 1635, the family moved to Wethersfield CT, the
settlement of which, began in 1634 when John Oldham and 9 other ventured out from Watertown, MA.. After Nathaniel’s
death, she married Thomas Welles, who became the Governor of CT. Children born to Nathaniel and Elizabeth: Elizabeth,
Nathaniel, Mary, Robert, Frances, Sarah, Rebecca and possibly two other females. She had no children with Thomas
Welles.
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Ebenezer Deming, (son of (4) Ebenezer Deming) b/ abt 1678, (and his wife, Rebecca Treat) had a son, Oliver Deming, b/
abt 1709. Other children born to this couple: Elizabeth, Joseph, Ebenezer, Timothy and Moses.
Oliver Deming, b/ abt 1709, (and his wife, Lucy Hale) had a son, Lemuel Deming, b/ abt 1735. Other children born to this
couple: Abigail, Oliver, and Lucy.
Lemuel Deming, b/ abt 1735, (and his wife, Hannah Standish) had the following children: Josiah, Hannah, Allyn, Levi,
Rhoda, Huldah, Lucy, Oliver, Hannah (II), Asenath, and Lemuel.
abt 1709. Other children born to this couple: Elizabeth, Joseph, Ebenezer, Timothy and Moses.
Oliver Deming, b/ abt 1709, (and his wife, Lucy Hale) had a son, Lemuel Deming, b/ abt 1735. Other children born to this
couple: Abigail, Oliver, and Lucy.
Lemuel Deming, b/ abt 1735, (and his wife, Hannah Standish) had the following children: Josiah, Hannah, Allyn, Levi,
Rhoda, Huldah, Lucy, Oliver, Hannah (II), Asenath, and Lemuel.
Hannah Standish (wife of Lemuel Deming) b/ abt 1739, was the daughter of Josiah Standish and Hannah Butler. Other
children born to Josiah and Hannah: John and James.
Josiah Standish b/ abt 1710, was the son of Thomas Standish and Rebecca. Other children born to Thomas and Rebecca
were: Eunice, Hannah, Jeremiah, Rebeckah, and Thomas.
Thomas Standish, d/abt 1735, was the son of Thomas Standish b/1620. Other children born to Thomas Standish were:
Eunice and Sarah.
Nothing has been confirmed of the parentage of Thomas Standish b/ 1620. Speculation is that he was the first born son
of Myles Standish by his first wife, Rose. Although there is no mention of him in Myles will and Rose died during their first
winter in America. There is no mention of him immigrating to America with Myles and Rose. He is a few years (up to 7
yrs) older than Myles oldest child by his second wife, Barbara.
Although, it is interesting that the grandson of Lemuel Deming (b/ 1735) and Hannah Standish (b/ 1739), Charles
Thompson Deming (b/ 1814), named one of his children Miles Standish Deming (b/ 1871). If naming the child to honor
an ancestor, which is normally why one is named in this manner, it would make more sense that the child be named Josiah
or Thomas in honor of Hannah’s father, grandfather and great grandfather. Which takes me back to the possibility that
Thomas Standish b/ 1620, could be a son of Myles Standish by his first wife.
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children born to Josiah and Hannah: John and James.
Josiah Standish b/ abt 1710, was the son of Thomas Standish and Rebecca. Other children born to Thomas and Rebecca
were: Eunice, Hannah, Jeremiah, Rebeckah, and Thomas.
Thomas Standish, d/abt 1735, was the son of Thomas Standish b/1620. Other children born to Thomas Standish were:
Eunice and Sarah.
Nothing has been confirmed of the parentage of Thomas Standish b/ 1620. Speculation is that he was the first born son
of Myles Standish by his first wife, Rose. Although there is no mention of him in Myles will and Rose died during their first
winter in America. There is no mention of him immigrating to America with Myles and Rose. He is a few years (up to 7
yrs) older than Myles oldest child by his second wife, Barbara.
Although, it is interesting that the grandson of Lemuel Deming (b/ 1735) and Hannah Standish (b/ 1739), Charles
Thompson Deming (b/ 1814), named one of his children Miles Standish Deming (b/ 1871). If naming the child to honor
an ancestor, which is normally why one is named in this manner, it would make more sense that the child be named Josiah
or Thomas in honor of Hannah’s father, grandfather and great grandfather. Which takes me back to the possibility that
Thomas Standish b/ 1620, could be a son of Myles Standish by his first wife.
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