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Melissa Hopkins Self Kiser

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Birth	:	7 Nov 1840 Russell County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	9 Apr 1935 Ajlune, Lewis County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Swofford Cemetery, Swofford, Lewis County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.5032300, -122.4029200
Description	:	Melissa's parents were: William B. Self (1817 - 1889) Nancy Burchett Self (1819 - ) Melissa, age 25, married Andrew Jackson Kiser, 24, in the home of her parents in Russell Co, VA on February 6, 1866. Melissa & Andrew's children were: Nancy Bell 1867 – 1944 (married Fletcher R. Stinson) William Sherman 1869 – 1951 Thursa Caroline 1870 – 1966 (married Francis L. Rhodes) James Scofield 1873 – 1945 Joseph Wilson 1875 – 1957 Samuel Jackson 1878 – 1941 Susanna Virginia 1880 – 1907 "GRANDMA KISER, 92 YEARS OF AGE, IS HONORED Swofford, Nov. 9. - There was a family reunion at the W.S. Kiser home Sunday in honor... Read More	Melissa's parents were: William B. Self (1817 - 1889) Nancy Burchett Self (1819 - ) Melissa, age 25, married Andrew Jackson Kiser, 24, in the home of her parents in Russell Co, VA on February 6, 1866. Melissa & Andrew's children were: Nancy Bell 1867 – 1944 (married Fletcher R. Stinson) William Sherman 1869 – 1951 Thursa Caroline 1870 – 1966 (married Francis L. Rhodes) James Scofield 1873 – 1945 Joseph Wilson 1875 – 1957 Samuel Jackson 1878 – 1941 Susanna Virginia 1880 – 1907 "GRANDMA KISER, 92 YEARS OF AGE, IS HONORED Swofford, Nov. 9. - There was a family reunion at the W.S. Kiser home Sunday in honor of Grand Kiser's ninety-second birthday. those present were Mrs. T.C. Rhodes and son Cecil and Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Rhodes and daughter, all of Buckley; Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Perkins and family, Mrs. Howard Thompson and daughters; Eddie Compton, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kiser and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Thomas and son Lloyd and Wallace Osborne." Chehalis Bee Nugget Friday, November 18, 1932 ----- "GRANDMA KISER, AGED 94, HAS A BIRTHDAY PARTY Swofford, Nov. 14. - A birthday dinner was given at the W.S. Kiser home Sunday in honor of Grandma Kiser's 94th birthday. Those present were Mrs. T.C. Rhodes of Buckley, Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Kiser and daughter, Berlin, Joe and Sam Kiser, R.A. Perkins and family, Howard Thompson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Self, Wallace Osborne, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Thomas and family." Chehalis Bee Nugget Friday, November 23, 1934 "GRANDMA KISER, SWOFFORD, IS 95 YEARS OF AGE Swofford, Nov. 4, - Mr. and Ms. W.S. Kiser entertained Sunday November 3 in honor of the 95th birthday of Mr. Kiser's mother, Mrs. Andrew Kiser, commonly known as 'grandma' Kiser. Those who enjoyed the bountiful spread were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Thomas and children; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Thompson and family; Mr. and Mrs. Ayres Perkins and family; Mrs. T.C. Rhodes; Mr . and Ms. Frank Rhodes and family of Buckley; Mrs. Dora Baker of Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Self; Sam and Joe Kiser; Westley Lester; Andrew Kiser (grandpa Kiser); Wallace Osborne; Cecil Hess and Miss Berlin Kiser, the host and Mrs. W. S. Kiser and honor guest, Grandma Kiser." Chehalis Bee Nugget Friday, November 8, 1935 ----- Chehalis Bee Nugget Friday, April 10, 1936 "'GRANDMA' KISER, AGED 95, DIES AT AJLUNE YESTERDAY Mrs. M.H. Kiser, familiarly known to residents of the Klickitat Prairie district for many years as 'Grandma' Kiser, died yesterday morning at the home of her son, W..S. Kiser, at Ajlune. Mrs. Kiser was slightly over 96 years of age, and had lived in Lewis county the past 31 years. She was born in Russell county, Virginia. She is survived by her widower, Andrew Kiser, nearly 95 years of age, and one of the very few surviving Civil War veterans on the union side in this section of the state. Other survivors are: Two daughters, Mr. M.B. Stinson of Castlewood, Va., and Mrs. T.C. Rhodes of Buckley, Wash.; three sons, J.S., J.W. and H.J. Kiser, all of Ajlune; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Burial services will be held at Swofford cemetery."

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Melissa Hopkins Self Kiser's memorial is located at: Swofford Cemetery, Swofford, Lewis County, USA.
When did Melissa Hopkins Self Kiser death?
Melissa Hopkins Self Kiser death on 9 Apr 1935 in Ajlune, Lewis County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.5032300
Longitude: -122.4029200

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Andrew Jackson “Grandpa” Kiser

(1841 - 1938)

Siblings

Deacon Leonard Burchett Self

(1851 - 1936)

Children

William Sherman Kiser

(1869 - 1951)

James Scofield Kiser

(1873 - 1945)

Joseph Wilson Kiser

(1875 - 1957)

Samuel Jackson Kiser

(1878 - 1941)

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Coordinate: 46.3648000, -122.7935000

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