Raymond James "Ray" Armstrong was born October 17, 1875, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI, and died May 8, 1939, at Potlatch Hospital, Potlatch, Latah Co., ID, at age 63. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA. He is the son of George Washington Armstrong of Sackets Harbor, Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson Co., NY, and Mary Ann Houghton of Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY.

Cora James was born March 14, 1880, in Texas Twp., De Witt Co., IL, and died September 18, 1958, at The Rest Haven, Colfax, Whitman Co., WA, at age 78. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA. She is the daughter of Stephen James of Clinton, De Witt Co., IL, and Charlotte A. "Lottie" Bennison of Pennsylvania, Mason Co., IL.

Raymond James "Ray" Armstrong and Cora James were married November 3, 1903, in Colfax, Whitman Co., WA.

Raymond James "Ray" Armstrong and Cora (James) Armstrong had eight children:

1. Frank Armstrong: Born February 24, 1904, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA; Died June 3, 1994, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 90). Buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Married (1) Married (2) September 19, 1931, in Colfax, Whitman Co., WA., to Mary Velma (Mendenhall) Randall: Born in Princeton, Latah Co., ID; Died July 6, 2000, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 90). Buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.
2. Lawrence "Barney" Armstrong: Born April 7, 1905, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA; Died November 5, 1979, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA (age 74). Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA. Never married.
3. Edna Armstrong: Born October 1, 1906, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA; Died March 26, 1998, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 91). Buried in Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Married September 11, 1923, in Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., ID, to Roy Herbert "Guy" Mackey: Born January 10, 1897, in Minden, NE; Died October 21, 1990, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 93). Buried in Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.
4. Elmer "Jiggs" Armstrong: Born September 22, 1908, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA; Died July 2, 1965, in Pasco, Franklin Co., WA (age 56). Buried in City View Cemetery, Pasco, Franklin Co., WA. Married July 8, 1929, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, to Margaret Martha Olmstead: Born April 7, 1911, in Newport, Shoshone Co., WA; Died June 27, 1992, in Burbank, Walla Walla Co., WA (81).  Buried in City View Cemetery, Pasco, Franklin Co., WA.    
5. Elsie Armstrong: Born October 15, 1910 in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA; Died November 14, 1971, in  Pasco, Franklin Co., WA (age 61). Buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Married (1) November 7, 1928, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, to John Cleo Hays: Born June 25, 1906, in Cottage Grove, Lane Co., OR; Died July 20, 1945, in Latah Co., ID (age 39). Buried in Bovill Cemetery, Bovill, Latah Co., ID. Married (2) December 12, 1946, in Superior, Mineral Co., MT, to Paul Anzley Graff: Born January 4, 1912, in Benewah, Benewah Co., ID; Died September 23, 1982, in White Rock Acres farm, rural Trinity, Trinity Co., TX (age 70). Buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.
6. Anna Armstrong: Born September 2, 1914, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA; Died August 23, 1998, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 83). Buried in Spokane Memorial Gardens, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Married February 3, 1938, in Colfax,, Whitman Co., WA, to Patrick James Ward McBride: Born November 20, 1917, in Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., MN; Died November 10, 1994, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 76). Buried in Spokane Memorial Gardens, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA.
7. Verna Armstrong: Born October 29, 1917, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA; Died November 18, 2003, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 86). Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA. Never married.
8. Geneva Armstrong: Born July 28, 1921, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA; Died June 26, 1987, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA (age 65). Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA. Married April 20, 1940, in Moscow, Latha Co., ID, to Edward Theodore Foster: Born September 23, 1916, in Valentine, Cherry Co., NE; Died March 29, 2010, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA (age 93). Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA.

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Raymond James "Ray" Armstrong was born October 17, 1875, in Baraboo, Sauk Co., WI.

Cora James was born March 14, 1880, in Texas Twp., De Witt Co., IL.

Lillie M. Armstrong died June 8, 1878, in Wood Co., WI, at age 6. Buried in Christian Reformed Cemetery, Vesper, Wood Co., WI.

Maude "Maudy" Armstrong was born January 11, 1879, in Rudolph, Wood Co., WI.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1880, shows George Armstrong (age 30) born in Canada to Canada-born parents, is a married Worker in a Stave Mill, and is living in Rudolph Twp., Wood Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Mary Armstrong (age 27) born in New York to England-born parents, who is Keeping House; his son, Raymond Armstrong (age 4) born in Wisconsin to Canada and New York-born parents; and his daughter, Maudy Armstrong (age 1) born in Wisconsin to Canada and New York-born parents.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows Robert Houghton (age 49) born in England to England-born parent, is a Farmer, and is living in Rudolph Twp., Wood Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Eliza Houghton (age 49) born in England to England-born parents, who is Keeping House; his daughter, Emma Houghton (age 14) born in Wisconsin to England-born parents; and his son, Charley Houghton (age 12) born in Wisconsin to England-born parents.

The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 3, 1880, shows Samuel Armstrong (age 57) born in Canada to New York-born parents, who has been disabled for 6 months with liver problems, is a married Farmer, and is living in Rudolph Twp., Wood Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Lois Armstrong (age 49) born in Michigan to Ohio and New York-born parents, who is Keeping House; his step-daughter, Floy Wiser (age 12) both born in Wisconsin to New York and Michigan-born parents; his step-son, Fred Wiser (age 10), born in Wisconsin to New York and Michigan-born parents; his daughter, Cora Armstrong (age 13) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents; his son, Harry Armstrong (age 11) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents; his son, Ira Armstrong (age 9) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents; and his married son, Richard Armstrong (age 31) born in New York to New York-born parents, a Farmer.

The 1887 Washington Territory Census dated the first Monday in April, 1887, shows George Armstrong (age 35) born in Canada, is a married Farmer, and is living in Whitman Co., Washington Territory. Living with him are: a married female, Mary Armstrong (age 32) born in New York; Ray Armstrong (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Maud Armstrong (age 7) born in Wisconsin; Richard Armstrong (age 40) born in New York, a married Farmer, a married female, Helen Armstrong (age 38) born in Vermont; and George Armstrong (age 2) born in Washington Territory.

Pansy Armstrong was born March 2, 1888, in Oakesdale, Whitman Co., Washington Territory.

Pansy Armstrong died October 12, 1889, in Oakesdale, Whitman Co., Washington Territory, at age 1.

The 1889 Washington Territory Census dated the first Monday in April, 1889, shows J. W. Armstrong (age 37) born in Canada is living in Whitman Co., Washington Territory. Living with him are: Mary Armstrong (age 36) born in New York; Raymond Armstrong (age 13) born in Wisconsin; Maud Armstrong (age 10) born in Wisconsin; Robt. Houghton (age 57) born in England; Eliza Houghton (age 57) born in England; Chas. Houghton (age 20) born in Wisconsin; R. Armstrong (age 41) born in Canada; Hellen Armstrong (age 39) born in Wisconsin; Ernest Wagoner (age 15) born in Wisconsin; Geo. Armstrong (age 3) born in New York; Edith Armstrong (age 1) born in New York; and Martha Wallace (age 78) born in the United States.

Marina Armstrong was born October 7, 1889, in Oakesdale, Whitman Co., Washington Territory.

Marina Armstrong died October 11, 1889, in Oakesdale, Whitman Co., Washington Territory, at age Infant.

Washington Territory became the State of Washington on November 11, 1889.

Mary Ann (Houghton) Armstrong died January 27, 1890, in Oakesdale, Whitman Co., WA, at about age 48.

The W. J. Roberts historic plat maps shows G. W. Armstrong owns 160 acres of land in the NE corner of the Section 35, Township 19 Range 44 E, Oakesdale. By 1910, this property was owned by Dan A. Robinson.

Joseph O. "Joe" Edwards and Maude "Maudy" Armstrong were married October 13, 1895, in Colfax, Whitman Co., WA.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Joseph Edwards (age 26) born April 1874 in Tennessee to Tennessee and Pennsylvania-born parents is an Engineer at a Saw Mill who is renting his home and is living in Harrison, Harrison Pct., Kootenai Co., ID. Living with him is his wife of four years, Maud Edwards (age 21) born January 1879 in Wisconsin to New York-born parents, with the only child born to her still alive. Also living there is his daughter, Hazel Edwards (age 2) born September 1897 in Washington to Tennessee and Wisconsin-born parents.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 22, 1900, shows Geo. Armstrong (age 45) born April, 1855, in Canada to Canada-born parents, and having emigrated in 1875, and a Naturalized citizen, is a widower Miner, and is boarding in Priest Lake Pct., Kootenai Co., ID. Also boarding there is widower, Robert Houghton (age 60) born May, 1840, in England to England-born parents, and having emigrated in 1870, and a Naturalized citizen, a Miner.

In 1900, Charles Houghton and family lived in Oakesdale Pct., Whitman Co., WA.

Raymond James "Ray" Armstrong and Cora James were married November 3, 1903, in Colfax, Whitman Co., WA.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 5, 1910, shows George W. Armstrong (age 60) born in Canada to Canada-born parents, and having emigrated in 1853, and an American citizen, is a widower Mining Prospector, and who owns his house free of a mortgage, and is living in Saltese Twp., Missoula Co., MT.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 5, 1910, shows Joseph O. Edwards (age 36) born in Tennessee to United States-born parents is a Foreman at a Saw Mill who is renting his home and is living at 1025 Pine Street, Potlatch, Potlatch Pct., Latah Co., ID. Living with him is his wife of 14 years, Maud Edwards (age 32) born in Wisconsin to Canadian and New York-born parents, with both of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two daughters, both born in Idaho to Tennessee and Wisconsin-born parents: Hazel L. Edwards (age 12); and Greta A. Edwards (age 7).

Maude "Maudy" (Armstrong) Edwards died October 18, 1912, in Colfax, Whitman Co., WA, at age 33.

Gretta Edwards died December 7, 1919, in Everett, Snohomish Co., WA, at age 17.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920, shows Joseph O. Edwards (age 43) born in Tennessee to Tennessee and United States-born parents is a Millwright at a Lumber Mill who is renting his home and is living at 2617 Rockefeller Avenue, City of Everett, Snohomish Co., WA. Living with him is his wife, Anna S. Edwards (age 32) born in Minnesota to German-born parents. Also living is his unmarried daughter, Hazel L. Edwards (age 22); born in Idaho to Tennessee and Wisconsin-born parents.

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 19, 1920, shows Ray Armstrong (age 45) born in Wisconsin to Canada and New York-born parents, and who owns his own farm free of a mortgage, is a Street Labor Laborer, and is living in Turnbow Pct., Whitman Co., WA. Living with him are: his wife, Cora Armstrong (age 39) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents, who is Keeping House; his son, Frank Armstrong (age 15) born in Washington to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; his son, Lawrence Armstrong (age 14) born in Washington to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents, Edna Armstrong (age 13) born in Washington to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; Elmer Armstrong (age 11) born in Washington to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; his daughter, Elsie Armstrong (age 9) born in Washington to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; his daughter, Anna Armstrong (age 5) born in Washington to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; his son, Vernon Armstrong (age 2-2/12) born in Washington to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; and is his widower father, George Armstrong (age 69) born in Canada to Canada-born parents, and having emigrated in 1854, and becoming a Naturalized Citizen in 1860, a Mine Laborer.

George Washington Armstrong died August 27, 1927, in Palouse, Whitman Co., WA, at age 77. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 5, 1930, shows Joe Edwards (age 52) born in Tennessee to Pennsylvania-born parents and first married at age 19 is a Dairy Farmer who owns his farm and is living on Marsh Road, Marsh Pct., Snohomish Co., WA. Living with him are: his wife, Anna Edwards (age 42) born in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1893 and a Naturalized citizen, an Office Manager in a Department Store; and his mother-in-law, Anna Feidler (age 72) born in Germany to German-born parents and having immigrated in 1893 and a Naturalized citizen.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Ray Armstrong (age 56) born in Wisconsin to English Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 28 is an Odd Jobs laborer who owns his own farm and is living in Turnbow Pct., Whitman Co., WA. Living with him is his wife, Cora Armstrong (age 50) born in Illinois to Illinois-born parents and first married at age 23. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in Washington to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents: Lawrence Armstrong (age 25), a Lumber Mill Laborer; Anna Armstrong (age 15); Verna Armstrong (age 12); and Geneva Armstrong (age 8).

Raymond James "Ray" Armstrong died May 8, 1939, May 8, 1939, at Potlatch Hospital, Potlatch, Latah Co., ID, at age 63. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 23, 1940, shows Cora Armstrong (age 60) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a widowed Head of Household, and who owns her home worth $530 and is living in Turnbow Pct., Whitman Co., WA. Living with her are: her unmarried son, Lawrence Armstrong (age 35) born in Washington, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, a Laborer at Potlatch Lumber Mill; her unmarried daughter, Verna Armstrong (age 22) born in Washington, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School, who does Cooking at a School Dormitory; her married son-in-law, Edward Foster (age 23) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living in Valentine, Cherry Co., NE, and with 8 years of School, a Laborer Cutting Wood; her married daughter, Geneva Foster (age 18) born in Washington, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 1 year of High School.

Cora (James) Armstrong died September 18, 1958, at The Rest Haven. Colfax, Whitman Co., WA, at age 78. Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Palouse, Whitman Co., WA.