A Family History of Chandler Sanborn Heath 

Vital Records
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Obituaries

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Cemetery Records and Gravestones

Probate Records

Death Indexes and Death Certificates

Illinois Death Index
1916 - 1950

Minnesota Death Certificate
1894
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Minnesota Death Index
1904 - 2001
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North Dakota Death Index
1881 - Present
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Oregon Death Index
1903 - 1998
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Obituaries

Obituary
CHANDLER HEATH
26 July 1856 - 28 March 1928

HAD LIVED HERE SINCE 1900
WAS ILL SEVERAL YEARS
BURIAL HERE
Chandler Heath, residing on the shores of Whitefish Lake, passed away at his home Wednesday of last week after an illness of several years duration. Up to a short time ago, he had continued active and always took an interest in home life. Four years ago he suffered an injury which necessitated an amputation of one limb, but nevertheless, was laying plans on what work he intended to take up in his garden this season. Heart failure was attributed as cause of death. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon, followed by services at the M.E. Church. Rev. D.C. Holst officiated. Burial was in Pine Ridge cemetery. Chandler Heath was born in Canada on June 26, 1856. He married Mary Burdick at Joliet, Ill., on Sept. 7, 1878. To this union seven children were born, two of whom proceeded their father in death. Beside the wife, he is leaves to mourn his death, three sons, Clarence, Roy, and Lee; and two daughters, Mrs. Ervin Lembke and Mrs. Clara Johnson, all of Pine River. He also leaves two nephews, Merle and Forrest Heath, both of Pine River; two brothers, Robert of Lansford, N.D., and Fernand of Round Lake; one sister, Rose Green, of Minooka, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Heath moved here from Round Lake in 1900 and made their home in the Whitefish area. Chandler Heath was not afraid but happy to die for he knew he was going to that region where pain and sorrow ends and only happiness reigns--to God. To that beautiful place full of joy and happiness--Heaven.
(obituary furnished by Paul MacKinney)

Obituary
MARY HEATH (wife of Chandler Heath)
26 July 1861 - 18 May 1940

WHITEFISH LAKE PIONEER SETTLER PASSED AWAY
Mrs. Mary Heath, one of the oldest settlers in the Whitefish area passed away at the home of her son Sunday evening May18. Mrs. Heath was about 78 years old and leaves to mourn her passing three sons: Clarence Heath, Lee Heath, Roy Heath, and two daughters Mrs. Sadie Lembke, Mrs. Clara Johnson and fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Ziebarth, at the Whitefish Tabernacle at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Arrangements were made by the Northern Funeral Home and the internment was in Pine River. Next week the Independent will publish the complete obituary of Mrs. Heath.
(obituary furnished by Paul MacKinney)

Obituary
ROBERT ERNEST HEATH
Mar 9, 1867 - 12 Jul 1934

Funeral Services Held On Sunday for Robt. Heath
At School Auditorium With Rev. C. A. Kepler In Charge
Funeral services were held last Sunday for Robert Heath who passed away last Thursday morning at Trinity Hospital, Minot, after an illness of two weeks due to heart trouble. A short family service was conducted at the home after which services were held at the school auditorium with Rev. C. A. Kepler of the Methodist Church in charge. A trio consisting of D. McMurchy, Sam May, and Warren K McElwain sang. Burial was made in the cemetery west of town. The audience was filled to capacity with those who came to pay their last tribute of respect to a sincere friend and departed neighbor. Mr. Heath had resided at the farm home just south of town for the past nineteen years, having moved here with his family from Round Lake, Minn. Mr. Heath was well known throughout this territory, being a man who met the problems of life with a smile, and made a friend of every new acquaintance.
Robert Ernest Heath was born at Province, Quebec, Canada, March 9, 1867, being a little past 67 years of age. When six months old his parents moved to Illinois. Later he moved to Round Lake, Minn., where he resided until moving to Lansford in 1915. He was united in marriage to Amanda Johnson on Feb. 6, 1891, and to this union nine children were born: Henry and Glen of Rake Iowa; Mrs. Fred Holmes of Leeds, N.D.; Mrs. Albert Chambers and Melvin of Portland, Oregon; and Ernest, Earl, Leslie and Bobbie of Lansford, all of whom were here to attend the funeral. Besides his wife and children he leaves on brother, Fernando, of Round Lake, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Rose Green of Minooka, Ill.; and thirteen grandchildren to mourn his departure.
Serving as pallbearers were J.L. Nesvig, T.A. Burke, Joe Holmes, Henry Knack, Leon Ewers and Ole Holmes.
Minot Daily News Jul 16 1934

Obituary
ROBERT MAYNARD HEATH
22 Jan 1917 - 8 Jun 1988

Lansford - Robert M. Heath, 71, died Wednesday in a Minot hospital. His funeral will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in United Methodist Church, Lansford, with burial in the Lansford Cemetery. He was born Jan. 22, 1917, near Lansford to Robert and Amanda Heath. He grew up in the area and graduated from Lansford High School in 1935. He married Lois Richardson Nov. 8, 1935, in Bottineau. They lived in Lansford and farmed near there until 1959. He also drove bus for the Lansford School for 19 years. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Hi-Neighbor Senior Citizen Club, the Lansford Bowling Association, serving as its league president for a number of years, and the Lansford Country Club. He was inducted into the Lansford Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. Survivors: wife; daughter, Barbara Hedberg, Carpio; son, Myron, Wilsonville, Ore.; five grandchildren; brother, Melvin, Portland, Ore.; sister, Pearl Chambers, Portland, Ore. Visitation is today until 8:30 p.m. in the Anderson Mortuary, Mohall.
Minot Daily News Jan 25 1988

Obituary
MELVIN LEONARD HEATH
18 November 1911 - 5 May 1995

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 1995, in Bethany Lutheran Church, where he was a member. Mr. Heath died of lymphocytic leukemia May 5 at age 83. He was born Nov. 18, 1911, in Round Lake, Minn. He retired in 1974 as a salvage clerk for Union Pacific Railroad. Mr. Heath married Helen Berg Oct. 7, 1933; she died in 1991. Survivors are his sons, Roland J. of Lincoln City, Dennis L. of Salem and Curtis L. of Troutdale; sister, Pearl Chambers of Portland; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Interment in Rose City Mausoleum. Remembrances: the church memorial fund. Arrangements: Hustad Funeral Home.
Oregonian (Portland, OR) May 7 1995

Obituary
HELEN CHRISTINE HEATH (wife of Melvin Heath)
6 May 1912 - 11 June 1991

A memorial service for Helen Christine Heath, a Northeast Portland resident who had worked as a beautician out of her home for many years, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bethany Lutheran Church. Private entombment will be in Rose City Mausoleum. She died of causes related to age Tuesday in a Portland care center. Mrs. Heath was 79. She was born May 6, 1912, in Milton, N.D. Her maiden name was Berg. She married Melvin L. Heath on Oct. 7, 1933, in Glenburn, N.D., and moved to Portland that same year. Mrs. Heath was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church and had served as church organist for a number of years. Survivors besides her husband include her sons, Roland J. of Cloverdale, Dennis L. of Salem and Curtis L. of Troutdale; brothers, Harris Berg of Salem and Maynard Berg of Portland; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The family suggests remembrances be contributions to Bethany Lutheran Church.
Oregonian (Portland, OR) June 12, 1991

Obituary
ALTA ERDINE HEATH
26 Mar 1896 - 26 Oct 1994

No service will be held. Mrs.Heath died Oct. 26, 1994. She was 98.She was born March 26, 1896, in Millville, Minn., and her family moved to Newburg, N.D., when she was 4.In 1921, she married Ernest Heath, and they moved to Portland in 1942. Mr. Heath died in 1979.Mrs. Heath worked in the Jantzen Knitting Mills cafeteria as a food server for 18 years. Survivors include her daughters, Eileen M. Jensen and Betty J. Hudson, both of Portland; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Private
Oregonian, The (Portland, OR) October 29, 1994

Obituary
PEARL M CHAMBERS
5 Aug 1907 - 15 Dec 2003

A memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, in Bethany Lutheran Church in Portland for Pearl M. Chambers, who died Dec. 10 at age 96. Pearl Heath was born Aug. 5, 1907, in Round Lake, Minn. She was a homemaker and lived most recently in Portland. In 1928, she married Albert E.; he died in 1982. Survivors include her four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Remembrances to the church. Arrangements by Skyline.
Oregonian (Portland, OR) December 13, 2003
 

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Funeral Programs and Cards
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Amanda Sophie Heath
25 Dec 1872 - 28 May 1961
Dahle Funeral Home
Mohall, North Dakota

Harry Lucas Heath
14 Jan 1892 - 8 Oct 1970
Sathe and Sons
Jackson, Minnesota

Velva Mae Heath
22 Feb 1901 - 6 Jun 1986
(wife of (1) Forrest Earl Heath and (2) Harry Lucas Heath)
Sathe and Sons
Jackson, Minnesota

Earl Raymond Heath
27 Mar 1904 - 23 Nov 1976
St. Johns Funeral Home
Portland, Oregon

Margaret Elizabeth Heath
5 Jan 1906 - 6 Apr 1968
(wife of Earl Raymond Heath)
Bergs St Johns Funeral Home
Portland, Oregon

Melvin Leonard Heath
18 Nov 1911 - 5 May 1995
Bethany Lutheran Church
Portland, Oregon

Helen Christine Heath
6 May 1912 - 11 Jun 1991
(wife of Melvin Raymond Heath)
Bethany Lutheran Church
Portland, Oregon

Pearl Minnie Chambers
5 Aug 1907 - 15 Dec 2003
(daughter of Robert Ernest Heath and Amanda Sophie Johnson)
Bethany Lutheran Church
Portland, Oregon

Leslie Robert Heath
7 Sep 1909 - 6 May 1985
Chapel of Prayer
Mesa, Arizona

Blanche Pederson
2 Apr 1917 - 20 Oct 1991
(daughter of Fred Holmes and Mae Heath)
Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel
Devils Lake, North Dakota

Mary Jo Heath
23 May 1939 - 19 Jun 1970
(wife of Roland Heath, son of Melvin Heath and Helen Berg)
Lindberg and Sons
Tillamook Oregon

Cemetery Records and Gravestones

Gravestone of Hiram Heath and Mandana Tibbitts
Round Lake, Nobles, Minnesota
(picture furnished by Paul MacKinney)

Heath, William, d. Nov 23 1861, age: 14ys 6 ms 18 d's, s/o H & M. Heath
Inscription from gravestone at Knowlton Cemetery, Brome, Quebec
 

Probate Records

Roswell M Gilman (husband of Arathusa Heath)
Worcester County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, Vol. 1 & 2 A - Z, July 1731-1881 Record
Given Name: Roswell M. Surname: Gilman Record Date:1870 Residence: Auburn Record Type: Administration

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