FRANK TOBIN, b. 1899, d. 22 Mar 1972

Frank Tobin was born 28 Apr 1899 in Birdseye, Montana to Richard and Mary Tobin.

Frank Tobin [photo courtesy of Patty Mazurek]




(created by Karylyn Bliss)

Frank Tobin married Dorothy "Dot" Cooper (b. 26 Jan 1904, Edgewood, IL, parents=Harry Cooper and Louisa Goodnight) on 27 August 1924 in Helena, Montana.  They have four children:

• Mary Lou Tobin, b. 12 Mar 1925, Helena, MT
• Frank McKay Tobin, b. 9 May 1926, Helena, MT
• Robert Rex "Bob" Tobin, b. 10 Jun 1929, Helena, MT
• John Patrick Tobin, b. 1943, Helena, MT

Dorothy "Dot" Tobin [photo courtesy of Patty Mazurek]

Frank, Mary Lou, Bob Tobin [photo courtesy of Patty Mazurek]



John, Dot, Frank Jr, Bob, Mary Lou, Frank Tobin, ca 1949 [photo courtesy of Patty Mazurek]

Frank, John, Bob Tobin, ca 1949 [photo courtesy of Patty Mazurek]



"Dot" and Frank Tobin, ca. 1967 [photo courtesy of Patty Mazurek]

Prior to retiring in 1962, Frank worked 32 years with the Montana State Highway Department.  During this time, he and his wife owned and operated the Grand View Hotel, 1827 Prospect, Helena, Montana.

Frank Tobin died 22 Mar 1972 of "artheriosclerosis heart disease (onset=years), and severe asthma" in Helena, Montana.  Internment in Forestvale Lawn Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana.

According to the Valleys of the Prickley Pear "Early Austin Area Resident", Dorothy's mother, Louisa, was a telegrapher at Skyline. Her children were June Colley, Betty, Helen, Ward, Dorothy Tobin, and Rex Cooper.  Dorothy "Dot" Cooper Tobin died 25 Dec 1977 in Helena, MT.  Internment in Forestvale Lawn Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana.

• Mary Lou Tobin married Thomas Schmitz in the 10 Jun 1950 in Helena, MT.  Mary Lou Tobin Schmitz died 9 Nov 2009 in Helena, MT. Interment unknown. They have three children: Steve, Missy, and Charmaine.
• Steve Schmitz married Jennifer Williams They have two children: Amanda, and Spencer.
• Spencer married Kristina Svoboda.
• Missy Schmitz married Al Weinfurtner, Sr. They have two children: Al Jr., and Terry.
• Terry married Patricia ?
• Charmaine Schmitz married Dennis McLaughlin. They have three children: Landon, Emily, and Kristen

Mary Lou Tobin Schmitz

Mary Lou's obituary states:  "Mama Lou was born to Frank and Dorothy Cooper Tobin on March 12, 1925, in Payette, Idaho, and a year later the family settled in Helena.  She met Tom Schmitz and was married in the spring of 1950. 


Tom and Mary Lou left Montaina in 1959 for a time in Denver.  They later moved to Omaha, where she became a devoted Cornhusker fan and raised three beloved children.  In 1977, they moved back to Helena where they owned and operated the Capital Auto Supply until they retired in 1983.


After returning to Helena, Mary Lou became very active in the Helena Symphony Guild and sat on the board for Helena Industries.  She had a big place in her heart for the "special people."


In 1995, she began working with the Montana Legislative Session.  Her final session was in 2005, where she was the clerk of the House Appropriations Committee.


Mama Lou was never short of finding an excuse to host a party and cook for family and friends.  She enjoyed her cooking, the Cornhuskers, Tiger Woods and anything Irish.  Those who met her found an instant friend who had a great sense of humor and a wide smile."

Mary Lou Tobin Schmitz, Betty Tobin, Tom Schmitz
[photo courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]

Mary Lou Tobin Schmitz died on 9 Nov 2009 following a brief illness in Helena, Montana.  Internment unknown.

• Frank McKay Tobin married Barbara Bernice Sanford (b. 15 May 1927) on 7 Mar 1948 in Helena, MT and later divorced in 1970. They have two children: Patricia Joy, and Michael James.
• Patricia Joy Tobin married Joseph Peter Mazurek.  They have three children: Thomas Kuennnig, Jeffery Frank, and Daniel Charles. 
• Thomas K. Mazurek married Kathryn Crawford Roming.  They have one child: Elizabeth Kathryn Mazurek
• Jeffery Frank Mazurek married Dannielle Christine Cooper]
• Michael James Tobin married Peggy Jean Reynolds.  They have two daughters: Michelle Jennifer, and Meghan Jessica.
• Michelle J. Tobin married Shaun Michael Huck
• Meghan Jessica Tobin married Travis Darryll Barnes.  They have one child: Kasen Russell Barnes

Patty Mazurek relates: "Frank graduated from Helena High School and was drafted into the Army during World War II.  He served for 27 months, returning to Helena and attending first Carroll College (for three semesters) and then MSU in Bozeman, receiving a degree in Civil Engineering. 


Frank was recalled to the Army during the Korean conflict (deferred until he completed his degree) and served at Camp Roberts in California.  Upon returning to Helena with his family, he worked for the State of Montana.  His work for the Dept. of Transportation included designing a bridge near Tosten.  Later he became an independent contractor and built the homes his family lived in on 9th Avenue, a 4-plex on 6th, and a 6-plex at 316 Oregon where he lived for many years.


Frank then received his professional engineering license and worked for the Ken R. White Company out of Denver, CO, continuing to design roads and interstates in Montana.  After leaving Ken R. White, Frank got into property development which included an apartment complex near St. Pete's Hospital and a housing development near Canyon Ferry.  Since retirement, he's been found helping with various projects such as remodeling at Patty & Joe's and building a new house with Mike and Peg.  "Grandpa Frank" has spent hours watching his grandchildren in sports events, theater, and choir, and orchestra concerts.  He also loves those family gatherings, especially when there's pie!"

• Robert "Bob" Rex Tobin married Billy Jean Carbis  They have three children: Jane A.,  and twin sons Stuart Kelly, and Stacey R. "Bob".
• Jane A. Tobin is not married.  Contact:  tobin1957@yahoo.com
• Stuart Kelly Tobin was born 13 Oct 1959 and died 16 Dec 2006 in Sacramento, CA.  Stuart was married to Denise Walczykowsk in 1978 and later divorced in the 1990s.  They have two children:  Lisa and Greg.
• Stacey R. "Bob Tobin married Lisa.  They have two children: Natalie and Olivia.  Contact: bobtobin@sbcglobal.net

Billy Jean Tobin, Robert Rex "Bob" Tobin, Betty Tobin, ?
[photo courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]

Bob attended schools in Helena and graduated from Helena High School in 1947.  He then entered the Marine Corps where he served during the Korean War.

Billy Jean Tobin, Robert Rex "Bob" Tobin
[photo courtesy of Justine Tobin]

After his discharge, he returned to Helena where he worked for the Internal Revenue Service.  Bob transferred to San Francisco, CA., where he was the special agent for the Treasury Department.  While in San Francisco, he attended college.


Bob retired in 1978 due to his health and returned to Helena, MT.  He was a member of the Retired Federal Employees Association. 


Robert Rex "Bob" Tobin died 10 May 1982 at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Fort Harrison, MT.  Internment in Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana.

• John Patrick Tobin married Penny Kahna and later divorced in 1984.  They have two children: Patrick and Timothy Tobin.  
• Patrick Tobin married Joseph Mueller in 2008.  Contact:  pattobin@hotmail.com
• Timothy Tobin married Deborah Schell  in 1992.  They had a daughter Alyssa 19 May 1997.  Both Deborah and Alyssa died 13 Feb 1998.  Timothy married Carrie Hoyt in 2002 and divorced 2015.  They have two children: Hannah Nicole (2002) and Ian Patrick (2008).

~ A special thank you to Patty Mazurek and Patrick Tobin for additional information on the Frank Tobin family.  

RESEARCH NOTES:

U.S. Federal Census:
1930 ~ Helena, Lewis and Clark County, MT (16 Apr 1930)
     Tobin, Frank, head, 30, male, married, b. Montana, parents=Ireland Free State/Ireland Free State, dairyman, milk route
     Tobin, Dorothy, wife, 26, female, married. b. Illinois, parents=Illinois/Illinois, none
     Tobin, Mary, daughter, 5, female, single, b. Montana, parents=Montana/Illinois, none
     Tobin, Frank K., son, 3, male, single, b. Montana, parents=Montana/Illinois, none
     Tobin, Robert B., son, 10 months, male, single, b. Montana, parents=Montana/Illinois, none

[courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]

[document courtesy of Benda Neuenswanader]

[document courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]

Social Security Application for Frank Tobin.  He lists his father as Richard Tobin and his mother as Mary Rogers.

JOSEPH TOBIN, b. 1896, d. 16 Jun 1921

Joseph Tobin was born 28 May 1896 in Birdseye, Montana to Richard and Mary Tobin.



Joe Tobin, ca. 1920
[cropped by Karylyn Bliss from
photo courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]

 Joe, as he was called, worked on the ranch with his dad and never married.

Great-niece, Benda Neuenswander relates, "Aunt Margaret told me how he used to visit her and Uncle John when they were first married. Aunt Margaret planted a rose bush by her back door and it would never bloom. She was very frustrated by it. So one day, Joe went to the five and dime store and purchased a whole bunch of artificial roses and placed them on Margaret’s rose bush. As they were eating dinner, Joe asked Aunt Margaret how her rose bush was doing. She said, “not too good.” Joe said, “You ought to take a look at it.” After much coaxing, Margaret peeked out the back door and saw her rose bush in full bloom!

Joe was killed by lightning as he came in from the Tobin ranch all hot and sweaty one day after working and was sitting by the front screen door when he was struck down."






Tobin Ranch. ca. 1920

Front row:  Ann Tobin, Johanna Tobin Dilley, child ? (Robert Dilley), Mary Tobin, Frank Gumprecht

Back row:  Gary Nutter, Joseph Tobin, Helen Leffler, ? (Alex Murray), Ella Tobin, Dick Tobin, Oscar Gumprecht

[photo courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]




















In researching all the individuals in the above photo, it is possible Joe may have been dating Helen Leffler who is standing to the right of Joe.  There is no mention of Helen Leffler other than this photo.

Joe was 25 years old when he was killed by a lightning strike.  His obituary states:  "Joe Tobin, 25 years old, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tobin, Sr., of Birdseye, was instantly killed by lightning while seated in the family home Tuesday night during a severe storm.

A peculiar and very unusual feature of the matter is that two other members of the family are said to have been in contact with Joseph Tobin on either side of him and still they did not even feel the least shock while Joseph was instantly killed.

Tobin had been working in the field and perspiring freely and this moisture augmented by rain which had fallen on him just before he entered the house is believed to have attracted the current which came through an open window.  The current did not damage the proprty at the immediate scene of the unfortunate occurance.

The current came in contact with the body of Tobin on the left side, leaving its mark from a point near the heart and running down the left leg to the foot.  His hair was slightly singed on the right side of his head.

Joseph Tobin was born in Lewis and Clark county and was unmarried."

Joseph Tobin died 16 Jun 1921 in Birdseye, MT.  Interment in the Tobin family plot with his father, mother, and sister Mary, Resurrection Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana.

Photos taken by Karylyn Bliss, August 2009

[courtesy of Justine Tobin]

[document courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]

ANN TOBIN, b. 1895, d. 15 Mar 1980

Ann Tobin, ca 1920s Tobin Ranch

Ann Tobin was born 5 Jun 1895 in Birdseye, Montana to Richard and Mary Tobin.

Ann Tobin married Frank Farrelly (b. Canada-English, parents=unkn, Ireland Free State), on 16 November 1921 in Helena, MT.  They had no children.

Ann and Frank lived in Sacramento, CA where they owned and operated a drug store.

Ann Tobin Farrelly died 15 Mar 1980 in Sacramento, CA.  Internment in Sacramento, CA.

Frank Farrelly died in 1967 in Sacramento, CA.  Internment in Sacramento, CA.

RESEARCH NOTES:

U.S. Federal Census:
1920 ~ Great Falls, Cascade County, MT (13 Jan 1920)
     Tobin, Anna, boarder, 24, female, single, b. Montana, parents=Ireland/Ireland, bookkeeper

1930 ~ Sacramento, Sacramento County, CA (4 Apr 1930)
     Farrelly, Frank E., head, 42, male, married, b. Canada-English, parents=Irish Free State/Irish Free State, immigrated 1915, drugist, drug store
     Farrelly, Ann A., wife, 34 female, married, b. Montana, parents=Irish Free State/Irish Free State, none

HELENA "ELLA" TOBIN, b. 1893, d. 3 Jan 1977

Helena "Ella" Tobin was born 10 Jan 1893 in Helena, Montana to the Richard and Mary Tobin.  More than likely, she was born in Birdseye, Montana.  Although, her marriage certificate states she was born in Elliston, Montana.

Helena "Ella" Tobin

"Jack" Tobin, "Bud" Tobin, "Ella" Tobin, ? Mary Tobin, "Mugs" Tobinm ca. 1921 Tobin Ranch, Birdseye, MT. [photo courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]


"Ella" Tobin married Alexander Murray (b. 24 Apr 1891, Rogart, Scotland, parents=William Murray, Willamina Matheson) on 16 January 1922 in Helena, Montana.  They have one son:

• Robert Murray, b. 1930, Sand Coulee, MT (never married)



Blanche Tobin, "Ella" Tobin, ca 1920s Tobin Ranch
[photo courtesy of Justine Tobin]



Seated = Ella Tobin, Pulling = Blanche Tobin, ca 1920s Tobin Ranch

[photo courtesy of Justine Tobin]

On Nov. 22, 1917, both sisters (Mary and "Ella" Tobin) recorded separate homestead PATENT DEEDS for 160 acres of land each that adjoined the Tobin Ranch.  The very next day on Nov. 23, 1917, both of them deeded this land to Joseph Tobin, their younger brother.

"Ella" and Alex lived in Sand Coulee, Montana where he was deputy sheriff for many years.

Great-Niece, Benda Neuenswander states, "Aunt Ella and Uncle Alex lived in Sand Coulee, Montana, a few miles from Great Falls. Uncle Alex was a deputy sheriff for years and Aunt Ella taught school. She was a warm charming lady and always had to tell Alex what to do. She was a wonderful neighbor to all who lived near her and she used to always help her neighbors out babysitting, etc. She had an old coal stove in her kitchen and could cook the best chicken dinner anywhere. They kept chickens in their back yard."

"Hector" (? Alex Murray), "Ella" Tobin Murray, Richard Tobin, ?

ca. 1920s, unknown location

[photo courtesy of Justine Tobin]



















Helena "Ella" Tobin Murray died 3 January 1977 of "arteriosclerotic heart disease (onset=years)" at Washington Villa Care Center in Seattle, Washington.  Interment is Bleitz Crematory, Seattle, Washington.

Alexander Murray died 1 October 1964 in San Coulee, Montana.  Interment in New Highland Cemetery, Sand Coulee, Cascade, Montana.


RESEARCH NOTES:

U.S. Federal Census:
1930 ~ Sand Coulee, Cascade County, MT (19 Apr 1930)
     Murray, Alexander, head, 38, male, married, b. Scotland, parents=Scotland/Scotland, immigrated in 1911, deputy sheriff, county
     Murray, Ella, wife and infant, 37, female, married, b. Montana, parents=Ireland free state/Ireland free state, none

Helena "Ella" Tobin Christening Certificate
[document courtesy of Benda Neuenswanader]

Helena "Ella" Tobin Murray Death Certificate
[document courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]



JOHN L. TOBIN SR, b. 1890. d. 24 Dec 1946

John L. "Jack" Tobin, Sr. was born 28 Sep 1890 in Birdseye, Montana to Richard and Mary Tobin.

John L. Tobin [photo courtesy of Jeff Tobin]

[created by Karylyn Bliss]

John L. "Jack" Tobin, Sr. married Margaret Christine "Mugs" Kolf (b. 1892, b. MT, MT. parents=Henry Kolf and Katharina Schlasser, both from Germany) on 10 Jul 1912 in Helena, Montana.  They have two children:

• Margaret Ann "Sis" Tobin, b. 11 Jul 1915, Helena, MT
• John Leslie "Bud" Tobin, Jr., b. 22 Oct 1920, Helena, MT

"Jack" Tobin, "Bud" Tobin, 'Ella" Tobin, ?, Mary Tobin, "Mugs" Tobin,
ca. 1921 at the Tobin Ranch
[photo courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]

"Jack" and "Mugs" lived on the Tobin ranch with both of their children.   He owned hundreds of acres of land and ran a sheep ranch near Fort Harrison until the beginning of World War II.  At that time, the government took over a huge portion of his property for training at Fort Harrison.  According to Jeff Tobin, the military sold back the land for pennies on the dollar and left unexploded ordinance, rendering the land unusable as a ranch.

"Jack", "Bud", Tobin Ranch

"Mugs", Tobin Ranch

Richard Tobin, Ella (Tobin) Murray, "Sis" Tobin, Grandma ?, Alex Murray, Mary Tobin, Mary Tobin, "Mugs", "Bud", "Jack," ca. 1920s, unknown location (NOTE:  Tobin ranch never had a picket fence according to Susan DeBree Moran)

[photo courtesy of Justine Tobin]

Richard D. Tobin Sr., John "Bud" Tobin, John Tobin

[photo courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]

Great-niece, Benda Neuenswander relates, "John Tobin Sr. was another favorite uncle. I believe he and Aunt Margaret lived up on Broadway across from the local bakery. They had two children, John and Margaret Ann. My sister and I loved to go visiting there as Uncle John and Aunt Margaret or “Mugs” as he called her, were always so much fun to be around. I used to walk their little dog around the block. Uncle John used to love to play tricks on “mugs.” One day as I was visiting the, Aunt Margaret had her bridge club over and Uncle John could see things were getting rather boring, so he went upstairs for a long time and then I saw him slowly proceed down the stairs. To my squeals of laughter, he paraded down in Aunt Margaret’s dress and hat on, with the dress on backwards, her corset on top of that, her beautiful wide-brim hat on his head, high heels and a fur on his shoulders. The women screamed in shock and laughter, all except Aunt Margaret who look horrified! She finally laughed and was a good sport about it.

Uncle John was a rancher and took care of the Tobin ranch and would leave us fresh beef and lamb in packages at the back door, as meat was scarce during the war but he never would own up to it. We also would come home and find the lawn mowed and yard weeded and Uncle John never had the slightest idea who did it."

"Jack" owned hundreds of acres of land.  The Birdseye School was located on his land.  When he learned of his terminal disease, and as he prepared to sell his land, he placed wording in the sale of the land where the Birdseye School stood, that the school must be used for educational purposes, or the land would revert back to the Tobin family [see Birdseye School page].

Grandson, Jeff Tobin states John was known as "Grandpa Jack."  Jeff Tobin relates a story told by his father, John "Bud" Leslie Tobin, Jr.:  John was at someone's house for dinner and got a really bad bloody nose.  John traveled to the Mayo Clinic to receive treatment and returned home with the news he had terminal cancer (leukemia).  John asked is older brother, Richard D., to take care of his family and be grandpa to his grandchildren, and Richard honored his request.  Six weeks later he was dead. 

John L. "Jack" Tobin, Sr. lived on the Tobin ranch until he died 24 Dec 1946 sy St. Peters Hospital in Helena, Montana.  Cause of death listed "pulmonary hemmorhage due to acute lymphatic leukemia", age 55.  Interment at Forestvale Lawn Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana (Glenwood Block, Lot No. 63 and 64, B2).

Margaret Christine "Mugs" Kolf Tobin stayed in Helena after John's death.  At the age of 93, she died 8 Jul 1986 in Helena, MT.  Interment at Forestvale Lawn Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana.




AUNT MARGARET'S "MUGS" BIRTHDAY ~ Little Red Schoolhouse, Helena, Montana ~ ca. 1970s

Front row: Betty Tobin, "Mugs" Tobin, "Sanny" Tobin

Back row: Mary Lou Schmitz, "Sis" Tobin Millegan, "Bud" Tobin, Bob Murray, Frank Tobin

[photo courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]

• Margaret Ann "Sis" Tobin married name Robert Looby "Bob" Millegan (b. 8 Dec 1910, Helena, MT, parents=Robert E. Millegan/Maude May Looby) on 18 Apr 1947 in the First Presbyterian Church in Helena, Montana.  NOTEWORTHY: Maude May Looby is the sister of Mabel Emma Looby Tobin, who married William J. Tobin ("Jack" Tobin's oldest brother).   

Margaret Ann "Sis" Tobin Millegan

Margaret Ann received her education in Helena graduating from Helena High School in 1933.  She attended Intermountain College of Helena.  Her working career began with Mountain Bell Telephone from 1934 to 1954 in the business office.  She also worked as the superintendent for Hennessey Department Store from 1973 to 1986.

Bob and Margaret Ann owned and operated the Millegan Poultry Farm delivering fresh eggs and chickens around Helena every Friday and Saturday for over 20 years.  As a result of this, Margaret Ann knew most every street in Helena. 

She was a good listener, kind, patient, positive person and always had a big smile and never dwelt on negatives.  She will also be remembered for the impeccable dresser she was and how she presented herself in public. 

Bob and Margaret Ann always gave of their time to different organizations and people who needed help. 

Margaret Ann "Sis" Tobin Millegan died on 14 Feb 2004 in Helena, Montana.  Internment in Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana.

Robert Looby "Bob" Millegan died 31 December 1998 in Helena, Montana.  Internment in Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana.
 

• John L. "Bud" Tobin, Jr. married Dorothy Evans on 27 Dec. 1939 at the Presbyterian Church in Helena, Montana.  They have two children: Joseph, and Jeff L.

Joseph Tobin married Rita ? and divorced.  (NOTEWORTHY: She has two children from a previous marriage = Shaun and Dawn)
Jeff Tobin married Marie Mack. They have two children: Sarah Lynn and Brian John.

"Bud" and Dorothy lived in Helena and Great Falls, then settled in Butte in 1952 when he purchased the former Moriarity Adjustment Service.  He later changed the name to Tobin Adjustment Service.  He opened offices in Bozeman, Livingston and Billings.

"Bud" served with the United States Air Force in World War II, was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, was active in the American Legion Baseball sports committee, was chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and was instrumental in bringing many athletic events to Butte.  He was also director of numerous basketball tournaments.

He was a member of Summit Valley Lodge No. 123 A.F. and M., the Scottish Rite Bodies and Bagdad Temple of the Shrine, where he served on the executive committee and as a delegate to the national convention.  He was a charter member and drill captain of the Janizary Precision Drill Team, which won many accolades.  This was later changed to the Janizary Animal Patrol and he enjoyed his character as "Snoopy."

"Bud" retired in 1983 and he and Dorothy wintered in Las Vegas, NV.

John L. "Bud" Tobin, Jr. died on 20 Jun 1996 in Billings, MT. Internment in Last Supper Mausoleum, Mountain View Cemetery, Butte, Silverbow, Montana.

Jeff and Marie Tobin, owners of the Birdseye School, Birdseye, MT

[photo taken by Karylyn Bliss Jan. 2011]

(For additional information regarding the Birdseye School, see "Birdseye School" listed at the left of this page)

RESEARCH NOTES:

Certificate of Baptism
"John Tobin, child of Richard Tobin and Mary Richert Tobin of Birdseye bon in Birdseye (Helena), Montana on the 28th day of September 1890 was baptized on the 21st day of December (Nov) 1890 at the Cathedral of the Sacred Hearts, Helena, Montana according to the rite of the Roman Catholic Church by the Reverend A. H. Lambaere, the sponsors being Anna Mullen and Patrick Tobin." ~ Diocese of Helena Chancery Office, Sister Dolores Brinkel, Archivist, dated 4 Apr 2011

U.S. Federal Census
1930 ~ Helena, Lewis and Clark County, MT (15 Apr 1930)
     Tobin, John, head, 38, male, married, b. Montana, parents=Irish Free State, farmer, sheep ranch
     Tobin, Margaret C., wife, 38, female, married, b. Montana, parents=Germany/Germany, none
     Higg, Nels, lodger, 73, male, single, b. Nebraska, parents=Iowa/Iowa, laborer, farmer
     Tobin, Margaret A., daughter, 14, female, single, b. Montana, parents=Montana/Montana, none
     Tobin, John Jr., son, 9, male, single, b. Montana, parents=Montana/Montana, none

Lewis and Clark County Death Index ~ Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, MT
Tobin, John, birthplace=Birdseye, last residence=Helena, death date=12/24/1946, cause of death=pulmonary hemorrhage, age 55, undertaker=Opp & Conrad & Retz, lot #642, block=Glenwood, remarks=GR#63 2 Glenwood Reserved
Tobin, Margaret C., last residence=Helena, death date=7/8/1986, age 93, undertaker=Retz, lot owner=Tobin, lot #63642, block=Glenwood
[reference: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mtlcgs/Forestvale/forestvale-t.html]


Margaret C. "Mugs" Kolf Tobin, Forestvale Lawn Cemetery, Helena, MT. 

[Photo courtesy of Justine Tobin, taken July 2010.]

John L. Tobin, Sr.  Forestvale Lawn Cemetery,
(Glenwood Block, Lot No. 63 and 64, B2), Helena, MT. 
[Photo courtesy of Justine Tobin, taken July 2010].



Tobin Headstone. 

[Photo courtesy of Justine Tobin, taken July 2010]

Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, MT. 
[Photo courtesy of Justine Tobin, taken July 2010.]



John L. "Jack" Tobin Death Certificate
[courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]

John L. "Bud" Tobin, Mountain View Cemetery, Butte, MT
[photo taken by Karylyn Bliss, Jan. 2011]



Obituary: John Leslie "Bud" Tobin
[courtesy of Benda Neuenswander]



Obituary: Margaret Ann "Sis" Tobin Millegan



Birdseye School Warranty Deed
[document courtesy of Jeff Tobin]