Raymond Richard Cyrus, usually referred to as Ray or "R.R." was born to Lawson and Martha Mulkey Cyrus on Feb. 20, 1882 at the homestead. He was educated at Junction School close to the home property, a few miles from Covello in Columbia County, Washington.
He farmed the Haynes farm of 120 acres that belonged to his parents until their death, at which time it was bequeathed to him.
Ray was a bachelor until 60 years of age. He served on the school board of Highland District for many years. He "beaued" the various school teachers around but claimed that none were pretty enough to marry. In later life he settled for a woman of beautiful spirit.
He visited family often and was an interesting guest.
A dependable church member, he served as Elder to the First Christian Church in Dayton, Wash, for a great number of years. There he met a widow, Mrs. Olive Landon Rogg, whose children were all grown and they decided to marry.
The ceremony took place at Lewiston, Idaho, Sept. 16, 1942. They remodeled the farm house and lived there several years before they moved into Dayton. Olive played the piano for church services so they attended regularly together. No children were born to this union.
Ray was an active member of Patit Valley Grange and also exhibited his garden produce in the annual Columbia County Fair.
One interesting thing Ray did was to devise a gate and a sod buster which he patented. These were just two of the many useful things he contrived, though it is doubtful that they were financially rewarding.
While Ray was still a bachelor he would laugh as he told of eating the leftover sliced cucumbers in vinegar while he prepared breakfast. He declared that they tasted just as good at that time of day.
Ray left this earth on Dec. 15, 1961. He is buried in Dayton City Cemetery where his stepson chose a plot. Ollie (Olive) lived until Dec. 14, 1971 and is buried at Mountain View Mausoleum in Walla Walla, near the grave of her first husband.
He farmed the Haynes farm of 120 acres that belonged to his parents until their death, at which time it was bequeathed to him.
Ray was a bachelor until 60 years of age. He served on the school board of Highland District for many years. He "beaued" the various school teachers around but claimed that none were pretty enough to marry. In later life he settled for a woman of beautiful spirit.
He visited family often and was an interesting guest.
A dependable church member, he served as Elder to the First Christian Church in Dayton, Wash, for a great number of years. There he met a widow, Mrs. Olive Landon Rogg, whose children were all grown and they decided to marry.
The ceremony took place at Lewiston, Idaho, Sept. 16, 1942. They remodeled the farm house and lived there several years before they moved into Dayton. Olive played the piano for church services so they attended regularly together. No children were born to this union.
Ray was an active member of Patit Valley Grange and also exhibited his garden produce in the annual Columbia County Fair.
One interesting thing Ray did was to devise a gate and a sod buster which he patented. These were just two of the many useful things he contrived, though it is doubtful that they were financially rewarding.
While Ray was still a bachelor he would laugh as he told of eating the leftover sliced cucumbers in vinegar while he prepared breakfast. He declared that they tasted just as good at that time of day.
Ray left this earth on Dec. 15, 1961. He is buried in Dayton City Cemetery where his stepson chose a plot. Ollie (Olive) lived until Dec. 14, 1971 and is buried at Mountain View Mausoleum in Walla Walla, near the grave of her first husband.
Raymond Richard Cyrus, usually referred to as Ray or "R.R." was born to Lawson and Martha Mulkey Cyrus on Feb. 20, 1882 at the homestead. He was educated at Junction School close to the home property, a few miles from Covello in Columbia County, Washington.
He farmed the Haynes farm of 120 acres that belonged to his parents until their death, at which time it was bequeathed to him.
Ray was a bachelor until 60 years of age. He served on the school board of Highland District for many years. He "beaued" the various school teachers around but claimed that none were pretty enough to marry. In later life he settled for a woman of beautiful spirit.
He visited family often and was an interesting guest.
A dependable church member, he served as Elder to the First Christian Church in Dayton, Wash, for a great number of years. There he met a widow, Mrs. Olive Landon Rogg, whose children were all grown and they decided to marry.
The ceremony took place at Lewiston, Idaho, Sept. 16, 1942. They remodeled the farm house and lived there several years before they moved into Dayton. Olive played the piano for church services so they attended regularly together. No children were born to this union.
Ray was an active member of Patit Valley Grange and also exhibited his garden produce in the annual Columbia County Fair.
One interesting thing Ray did was to devise a gate and a sod buster which he patented. These were just two of the many useful things he contrived, though it is doubtful that they were financially rewarding.
While Ray was still a bachelor he would laugh as he told of eating the leftover sliced cucumbers in vinegar while he prepared breakfast. He declared that they tasted just as good at that time of day.
Ray left this earth on Dec. 15, 1961. He is buried in Dayton City Cemetery where his stepson chose a plot. Ollie (Olive) lived until Dec. 14, 1971 and is buried at Mountain View Mausoleum in Walla Walla, near the grave of her first husband.
He farmed the Haynes farm of 120 acres that belonged to his parents until their death, at which time it was bequeathed to him.
Ray was a bachelor until 60 years of age. He served on the school board of Highland District for many years. He "beaued" the various school teachers around but claimed that none were pretty enough to marry. In later life he settled for a woman of beautiful spirit.
He visited family often and was an interesting guest.
A dependable church member, he served as Elder to the First Christian Church in Dayton, Wash, for a great number of years. There he met a widow, Mrs. Olive Landon Rogg, whose children were all grown and they decided to marry.
The ceremony took place at Lewiston, Idaho, Sept. 16, 1942. They remodeled the farm house and lived there several years before they moved into Dayton. Olive played the piano for church services so they attended regularly together. No children were born to this union.
Ray was an active member of Patit Valley Grange and also exhibited his garden produce in the annual Columbia County Fair.
One interesting thing Ray did was to devise a gate and a sod buster which he patented. These were just two of the many useful things he contrived, though it is doubtful that they were financially rewarding.
While Ray was still a bachelor he would laugh as he told of eating the leftover sliced cucumbers in vinegar while he prepared breakfast. He declared that they tasted just as good at that time of day.
Ray left this earth on Dec. 15, 1961. He is buried in Dayton City Cemetery where his stepson chose a plot. Ollie (Olive) lived until Dec. 14, 1971 and is buried at Mountain View Mausoleum in Walla Walla, near the grave of her first husband.
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