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     Reba C. Slade was born on July 3, 1902 in Whatcom County, Washington.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harvey S. Slade and Allene Ogle.¹
     Reba married first Mr. Lindsay.³
     Reba married second Estel McGhee.⁴

     Harvey S. Slade was born circa 1860 in Port Huron, Michigan.^2,3 He was the son of William Slade and Elizabeth Dezelia.²
     Harvey married Allene Ogle circa 1883 in California.^3,4 Harvey died in 1940¹ and was buried in Lynden Cemetery, Whatcom County, Washington.¹ The residents of Whatcom county should be proud to accord the greatest esteem to the early pioneers of the county, who amidst hardships and privations blazed the way for succeeding generations and made possible the prosperity and civilization of the present day, for it required bravery, fortitude and the best elements of manhood to enable these early settlers to persevere in their arduous task. The experience of those days can hardly be appreciated by one who has not passed through them. A wilderness, filled with Indians and wild beasts, absence of roads and an entire lack of transportation facilities, settlements few and far between no churches or schools, and the necessity of relying almost entirely upon one's own initiative and resources - these were the conditions that existed for the first comers, and to them is due the highest measure of respect and honor for what they accomplished. Among these old pioneers is Harvey S. Slade, who came here with his parents among the very earliest in this locality, and today he is accounted one of the highly esteemed resident of the community.

Mr. Slade was born in Port Huron, Michigan, in 1860, and is a son of William and Elizabeth (Desa) Slade, natives respectively of England and France. William Slade came to the New World at the age of thirteen years, his family settling in Canada, where he was reared to manhood and educated. He was the only member of the family who came to the United States, being one of the early settlers at Port Huron, Michigan. He was a fine mechanic and was employed there until his health became impaired, when he came to California, but not liking conditions there he came to Whatcom county about 1876, and homesteaded one hundred and sixty acres of land. In Detroit he was married to Elizabeth Desa, who was brought here from France in her early girlhood and was reared and educated in that city. When they located in Lynden there were very few families in this locality and they were to a large measure cut off from the outside world.

Harvey S. Slade received his education in the public schools of Port Huron and Bay City, Michigan. He accompanied the family on their removal to Santa Cruz, California, and later to Lynden, Whatcom county, where he devoted himself to the home farm until his father's death, which occurred in 1882. He took an active part in the redemption of the land from its wild condition, which required a vast amount of the hardest sort of work, for the tract land was heavily covered with a dense growth of timber and brush, while a part of it was also covered with water. Among the first efforts after the family came here was the building of the log house which long sheltered them and which is still standing, being one of the best constructed houses of that type in the county. It is related that the house-warming given at this place was one of the biggest events of the kind in the early history of the community.

Two years after coming to Whatcom county, Harvey S. Slade returned to California, where in 1883 he was married to Miss Aliene Ogle, who was born in Ohio, but was taken to California with her parents when she was but nine years old. She was a daughter of R. Ogle, a harness maker, who still lives in Willows, California, his wife now being deceased. Upon his return to Lynden, some time later, Mr. Slade became engaged in freighting, which work he carried on for a number of years, and then embarked in the logging business. He had previously gone into the mines of Skagit county. Later he bought a home at Lynden, where he has resided to the present time. For a number of years he served as a mail carrier.

During the early years Mr. Slade passed through some trying experiences and his reminiscences of that pioneer period are very interesting. In those days it was necessary to bring freight up the Nooksack river in canoes, and their first furniture was thus brought up in a huge canoe made of a cedar log. He conducted a blacksmithing business here for a time and had to bring his coal from Bellingham, at which point they did most of their trading, and it was a full day's journey from their place to Bellingham and back. However, there was one thing that was characteristic of those early days that has in a measure disappeared as the country has become more thickly populated, and that was the spirit of mutual helpfulness which prevailed among the settlers. When a man had something to do that was beyond his own physical ability to handle, his neighbors willingly helped him, for they knew that he would just as cheerfully return the favor; and it was this spirit of cooperation and mutual interest that encouraged many a settler to persevere when otherwise he would have given up the struggle.

To Mr. and Mrs. Slade were born seven children, namely: Theda, who died when she was nine years old; Ray H., who is acting an accountant for the Washington Co-operative Egg and Poultry Association at Lynden, and a personal sketch of whom appears on other pages of this work; Clifton, of Lynden; Kenneth, of Bellingham; Hazel, who died at the age of thirteen years; Douglas, who lives in Seattle; and Mrs. Reba Lindsey, who has one child. Mr. Slade's present place, consisting of forty acres, and on which he has lived since 1902, was originally purchased for the timber that stood on it, but he eventually cleared about twelve acres and created a very comfortable and well improved farmstead. He keeps a few high grade cows and a good flock of laying hens, and he is very comfortably situated. He is a member of the Whatcom County Dairymen's Association and the Whatcom County Poultry Association. Mr. Slade has been active in local public affairs, having been the first city marshal of Lynden, and he also served as constable for many years. He is a man of strong and forceful character and of broad views and sound opinions, and he is held in high regard because of his splendid record and excellent character.

History of Whatcom County Volume 2, Lottie Roeder Roth, pub. 1926, pgs. 54-55.³

     John Henry Slade was born on July 22, 1882 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois.¹
     John married Clara E. Hummel say 1902¹, the daughter of Daniel Hummel of Iowa.² John Henry Slade registered for WWI draft Engineer, Assoc. Pipeline Company, wife Clare E. on September 12, 1918 at Tulare, Tulare County, California.³ He was registered for World War 2 draft in 1942 while living in Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington.¹ John died on September 19, 1949 at age 67.⁴

     Leota Slade was born on May 1, 1901 in Johnson County, Iowa.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Henry Slade and Bessie E. Bishop.¹
     Leota married Clarence Haman.³ Clarence was the son of Mary Kodl and Vincent James Haman.³ Leota died on August 22, 1976 at age 75² and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Tiffin, Johnson County, Iowa.²

     Edwin Slade was born on March 25, 1826 in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts.¹ He was the only son of Pheobe and Nathan Slade.² He was New Tag in April, 1830 in Massachusetts.^3,4
     Edwin married Elizabeth G. Swift, daughter of Captain Joseph Swift, in 1853 in Massachusetts.² He was engaged in the boot and shoe trade until 1857 when he moved to Wisconsin and in connection with Swift and Dillingham founded and settled the village of Glenbeulah. He was always an earnest worker for the welfare of the town and engaged in the general store and drug business. In politics he was ever a staunch republican and held the position of postmaster for several years. In 1865 he was elected member of the legislature from the second assembly district. Was secretary and director of the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Railroad from 1866 to 1880. In all his various pursuits he was noted for his honesty, square dealing method and execution ability. His services were often sought as trustee, guardian and adjuster. He had the entire confidence of all his fellow men. About 1890 he closed up his business at Glenbeulah, and shortly after moved to Pasadena, Cal., where he has since resided and for the past twelve years has been president of the Dillingham Mfg. Co.¹ Edwin died on May 29, 1901 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, at age 75.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      Edwin Slade a former resident of Sheboygan County Whose Memory is Held Dear by All Who Knew Him. Edwin Slade, died Wednesday morning, May 29 at his home in Pasadena, Cal., leaving a devoted wife who had been his constant companion for close to half a century. Her sister Mrs. Dillingham who had made her home with them since her husband's death some years ago, was also present during Mr. Slade's sickness and death. Edwin Slade was born at Westport, Bristol County, Mass., March 25, 1826, the only son of Nathan and Phoebe Slade. He lived in Massachusetts and Providence, RI, and was for a time engaged in the boot and shoe trade until 1857 when he came west and settled at Glenbeulah, in this county. There he started a general merchandise store in company with Swift and Dillingham, continuing until 1866 when Swift and Dillingham retired and Mr. Slade continued the business. He was appointed postmaster the same year which office he held for many years. He was a member of the legislature in 1865, was secretary and director of the Sheboygan and Fond du Lac Railroad from 1866 to 1880, and was town school superintendent of Greenbush for a long term. While a resident of Glenbeulah he was one of the prime movers and earnest workers in all that tended to the welfare of his town and the enlightenment of its inhabitants. He married Miss Elizabeth G. Swift in Massachusetts in 1853. When the Dillingham Mfg. Co., moved its plant from Glenbeulah to Sheboygan Mr. Slade moved there also and after Mr. Dillingham's death, Mr. and Mrs. Slade and Mrs. Dillingham moved to Pasadena, Cal., where they provided a beautiful home in the land of flowers. Mr. Slade was president of the Dillingham Mfg. Co., at the time of his death.²

     James Bartholomew Slade was born on September 19, 1831 in Bath, Somerset, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Slade and Rebecca Anne Peacock.² James Bartholomew Slade was christened on December 11, 1831 in Bath, Somerset.² According to his obituary, he came to America when he was four years old and his early manhood was spent in Brooklyn. About 1863, he moved to Riverhead and established "The Riverhead News" and continued as editor and propriator until May 26, 1875, when he sold to William R. Duvall.¹
     James married Rosalie Terry, daughter of Silas S. Terry and Eliza Ann Skidmore, in September, 1862 in Suffolk County, New York.¹ James was an artist of considerable ability. He invented and patented many useful articles. His latest patent was for purifying and ventilating mines, stokeholes of vessels and buildings.¹ James died on November 25, 1899 at age 68^1,4 and was buried in Swedenborgian Cemetery, Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York.⁴

     Rosalie Terry was born on June 26, 1837 in New York.^2,3 She was the daughter of Silas S. Terry and Eliza Ann Skidmore.^4,3
     Rosalie married James Bartholomew Slade, son of James Slade and Rebecca Anne Peacock, in September, 1862 in Suffolk County, New York.¹ Rosalie died on January 4, 1907 at age 69³ and was buried in Swedenborgian Cemetery, Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York.³

     Everette T. Slade was born circa 1864 in Suffolk County, New York.² He was the son of James Bartholomew Slade and Rosalie Terry.¹
     Everette married Daisy Carpenter on February 12, 1890 in Kings County, New York.

     Silas S. Terry was born on October 7, 1814 in New York.^1,2
     Silas married Eliza Ann Skidmore.¹ Silas died on September 26, 1889 at age 74.² He was buried in Swedenborgian Cemetery, Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York.²

     Eliza Ann Skidmore was born on August 12, 1814 in New York [calc from age 51y, 11m, 11d].^1,2
     Eliza married Silas S. Terry.¹ Eliza died on July 23, 1866 at age 51.² She was buried in Swedenborgian Cemetery, Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York.²

     Alfred Goyder Slade was born in July, 1833 in Bath, England.² He was the son of James Slade and Rebecca Anne Peacock.^1,3
     Alfred married Francis Estelle Gwinn on December 24, 1856 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.⁴ Alfred was listed as an insurance broker.⁵ Alfred died on December 13, 1905 at age 72.⁶

     Francis Estelle Gwinn was born in November, 1836 in Massachusetts.²
     Francis married Alfred Goyder Slade, son of James Slade and Rebecca Anne Peacock, on December 24, 1856 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.³ Francis died on September 23, 1917 at age 80.

     Louisa Rebecca Slade was born on April 21, 1858 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alfred Goyder Slade and Francis Estelle Gwinn.¹
     Louisa married William Albert Amee on November 29, 1882 in 12 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, New York.³ Louise is listed as a widow and music teacher.⁴ Louisa died on November 4, 1922 in Hebron, Oxford County, Maine, at age 64.²

     Francis M. Slade was born in November, 1862 in Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Alfred Goyder Slade and Francis Estelle Gwinn.¹ George was the son of Maria Reece and Peter Walters.³

     George Webster Slade was New Tag [the 1900 census gives his birth state as New York] in January, 1864 in Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on January 2, 1865 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Alfred Goyder Slade and Francis Estelle Gwinn.^1,2
     George married Evelyn A. Fiske circa 1893.³ George Webster Slade was a real estate broker.⁴

     According to Rhonda Pierce, his middle name is Burnham.³ Arthur Burnham Slade was born in June, 1867 in New York.¹ He was the son of Alfred Goyder Slade and Francis Estelle Gwinn.¹
     Arthur married Mae G. King, daughter of Albert King and Mary Adelia Lay, circa 1888.⁴ Arthur Burnham Slade was an accountant in machinery.⁴ Arthur died on August 9, 1912 at age 45 and was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey.

     Alice Denslow Slade was born on November 3, 1869 in New York.^2,3 She was the daughter of Alfred Goyder Slade and Francis Estelle Gwinn.¹
     Alice married Chauncey Giles Hubbell.⁴

     John Ager Slade was born circa 1872 in Brooklyn, New York.² He was the son of Alfred Goyder Slade and Francis Estelle Gwinn.¹
     John married Helen Theresa Niver, daughter of James B. Niver and Caroline S. Turner, on March 6, 1901 in Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.²

     Charles Albert Slade was born in September, 1873 in New York.² He was the son of Alfred Goyder Slade and Francis Estelle Gwinn.³
     Charles married Helen Cecelia Taylor circa 1901.⁴ Charles Albert Slade was an accountant in 1925 in Huntington, Suffolk County, New York.⁵