 1892 - 1976 (84 years)
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| Name |
Zan Jordan |
| Born |
15 Sep 1892 |
Job, Randolph County, West Virginia  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Died |
26 Oct 1976 |
Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho |
| Buried |
Riverside (Orofino) Cemetery Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho |
| Person ID |
I544629315 |
Eby/Aebi and Bernethy Family |
| Last Modified |
7 Aug 2010 |
| Father |
Adanijah N Jordan, b. 04 Jan 1847, West Virginia , d. 01 Nov 1930, Weippe, Clearwater County, Idaho (Age 83 years) |
| Mother |
Amanda Lee Nelson, b. 30 Apr 1851, Circleville, Pendleton County, West Virginia , d. 25 Mar 1926, Weippe, Clearwater County, Idaho (Age 74 years) |
| Married |
24 Mar 1870 |
Pendleton County, West Virginia |
| Family ID |
F550339875 |
Group Sheet |
| Family |
Ethel Alice Eby, b. 17 Jul 1895, Fraser, Clearwater County, Idaho , d. 03 Apr 1972, Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho (Age 76 years) |
| Married |
04 Nov 1912 |
Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho |
| Notes |
Married:
- Idaho Marriages, 1842-1996
about Ethel Alice Eby
Name: Ethel Alice Eby
Gender: Female
Spouse: Zan Jordan
Spouse gender: Male
Marriage Date: Nov 4, 1912
Marriage Location: Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho
Source: This record can be found in the marriage book at the County Courthouse located in Nez Perce Co., ID in Volume 5 on Page 102.
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| Children |
| | 1. Harold Zan Jordan, b. 15 Apr 1913, Fraser, Clearwater County, Idaho , d. Jan 1978, Orofino, Clearwater County, Idaho (Age 64 years) |
| | 2. Zella F Jordan, b. 02 Jul 1917, Idaho |
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| Last Modified |
1 Nov 2012 |
| Family ID |
F519068505 |
Group Sheet |
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| Notes |
- 1900 Census Dry Fork, Randolph, West Virginia as Jan JORDON
1910 Census Fraser, Nez Perce, Idaho as Zan JORDAN; living with his brother Okey.
1920 Census Weippe, Clearwater, Idaho as Zan JORDAN
- Social Security Death Index
about Zan Jordan
Name: Zan Jordan
SSN: 519-24-8555
Last Residence: 83544 Orofino, Clearwater, Idaho, United States of America
Born: 15 Sep 1892
Died: Oct 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: Idaho (Before 1951 )
- FROM CLEARWATER TRIBUNE
Copied March 3, 2008 By Juanita Steadman
BLOOD POISON FROM SCRATCH
Zan Jordan of Weippe came to Orofino Thursday for medical treatment. He is employed by the Forest Service on
Pete Barto?s trail crew on Eldorado creek in the Mussellshell district and a few days ago scratched his arm near
the elbow. The wound became infected and Zan is taking a few days forced vacation.
FROM CLEARWATER TRIBUNE SEP 1922
Copied March 3, 2008 By Juanita Steadman
NEW BARBAR SHOP SOON
Zan Jordan and wife made a trip to Spokane last week where Mr. Jordan purchased first class four chair barber
shop equipment, including glass, fixtures and supplies. It will be set up in the south part of the new E. H. Atherton
brick block as soon as the building is ready, which will probably be next week, when Mr. Jordan will open for
business. He will move his family to Orofino, having rented the Blake cottage on the corner of Main and College
Avenue.
FROM CLEARWATER TRIBUNE 06 OCT 1922
Copied March 3, 2008 By Juanita Steadman
JORDAN BARBER SHOP OPEN
Zan Jordan?s barbershop in the new Atherson block opened for business Saturday September 30 at noon. The
building will soon be finished and the shop in first class condition.
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FROM OROFINO TRIBUNE 20 OCT 1939
Copied March 8, 2008 by Juanita Steadman
Building New Barber Shop
Zan Jordan has started construction on a new 26x40 frame building at the corner of A Street and College Avenue,
which will house his barbershop and one office room. Contractor John A. Johnson is doing the work and started
construction Tuesday morning. The building, located on property recently purchased from W. T. Bennell, is to be
finished in about 30 days.
FROM OROFINO TRIBUNE 19 OCT 1944
Copied March 13, 2008 by Kody Cochrell
Zan?s Barber Shop
?Self Confidence is when a woman with big ears is sure everyone looks at her ankles.?
We are confident that you will
LIKE OUR?
BARBERING SERVICE!
Zan?s Barber Shop
Red & Company
Harold Jordan, Manager
FROM OROFINO TRIBUNE 20 DEC 1951
Copied April 2, 2008 by Juanita Steadman
Zan's, Up-River Spot Will Open Saturday
"Zan's", newest Clearwater county recreation center, will open its doors Saturday.
Built five miles south of Orofino on the Lewis-Clark highway, the new development embraces several cabins, a
dancing spot, with food, beer and soft drinks. No food will be available on the opening night Saturday, announces
Zan Jordan, proprietor.
The new business is built on a choice scenic spot with piped spring water and considerable scenic attractions. In
addition it faces a nice beach on the river. Finished in beautiful cedar paneling
the building is especially attractive and should offer considerable inducement for travelers who use that highway
as well as local residents.
Cabins and the equipment in the tavern are completed with modern equipment in all details, with the cost
of the project running into a sizeable investment.
FROM OROFINO TRIBUNE 07 FEB 1952
Copied April 2, 2008 by Juanita Steadman
Gas Stove Explodes, Zan Jordan Burned
Force of Explosion Blew Door Into Front Yard
The explosion of a propane gas stove caused severe burns to the hands and face of Zan Jordan Friday evening.
His hands, face and ears are bad swollen and he has been confined to his home following first aid treatment at the
Orofino hospital.
The accident took place when Jordan attempted to light a stove in one of the cabins at Zan's place, between
Orofino and Greer. Jordan said he detected the smell of gas. As a precaution he opened both doors to the cabin
and waited what he considered a reasonable length of time before striking the match.
The force of the explosion blew one of the doors entirely off the hinges and sent it sailing in splinters into the
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yard. Jordan was thrown against the opposite wall, causing injury to his back. His clothing and hair were singed
and his eyelashes burned off, although his eyeglasses probably saved his eyes from further injury.
He was able to smother the fire on his clothing and step outside to call for help. Several patrons from the
tavern responded and were able to put out the fire in the cabin. A sleeping bag was burned and the floor and
other items damaged by the flames and heat.
Jordan said that workmen had spent the day making changes in the installation of his heating system and had
evidently failed to turn off the gas in the cabin.
FROM OROFINO TRIBUNE 25 OCT 1962
Copied April 4, 2008 by Juanita Steadman
Reception Nov. 4 To Honor Z. Jordans
Mr. and Mrs. Zan Jordan will be honored with a reception to mark their golden wedding anniversary at the
Bon'Eve Beauty Salon from 2 to 5 p.m. on November 4.
Hostesses will be the Jordan's daughter, Mrs. Zella Davis and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harold Jordan, who invite all
the Jordan's friends to come and greet them on this occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Jordan have asked that there be no gifts.
Zan Jordan and the former Ethel Eby were married November 5, 1912 at the Courthouse in Lewiston, with her
father, Chas. Eby, and uncle, Fred Eby as witnesses.
Mrs. Jordan was born and reared in Clearwater County and Zan came from West Virginia in 1909.
Following their marriage the couple lived in the Fraser area where Zan logged, and they were also in Weippe a
short time before moving to Orofino in 1922. He was a barber here until 1951 when he started the building of
Zan's on the Lewis-Clark highway. The couple have made their home near their business since that time. In
addition to their daughter, Mrs. Davis and son, Harold, the Jordans have three granddaughters and four great
grandchildren.
FROM OROFINO TRIBUNE 08 NOV 1962
Copied April 4, 2008 by Juanita Steadman
Jordans Honored At Reception Sun.
More than 150 friends came to greet Mr. and Mrs. Zan Jordan when they celebrated their golden anniversary
Sunday with an "open-house" given in their honor by Mrs. Harold Jordan and Mrs. Elwood Davis at the Bon' Eve
Salon.
An afternoon of perfect fall weather added to the enjoyment of the guests. Baskets of gold chrysanthemums and
gold bells suspended from the ceiling were decorations used.
Feature of the refreshment table was a wedding cake baked and decorated by Mrs. Darrel Frazier of Pierce. The
cake was cut and served by Mrs. Norman Vaughan (the former Arlene Davis), who was the only granddaughter
able to attend. Mrs. Albert Frazier of Pierce assisted Mrs. Harold Jordan with the
serving.
Mrs. Perk Lyda poured and Mrs. Andy Goin of Craigmont served punch. Mrs. Elwood Davis had charge of the
guest book.
Relatives of Mrs. Jordan who came from out-of-town were her brother Arnold Eby, Vancouver, Wash, and her
nephews, the Jack Eby family from Vancouver and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Eby of Camas, Wash.
Guests from Lewiston were Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Stevenson, Larry Reed, the J. B. Lillards, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Wohlen, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lundy, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jordan, Fleet Jordan, Mrs. Viola Aggar, the Keith
Vaughans, Lyle Kitchen and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Prine. Others from a distance were Leonard Christenson of
Kennewick, Wash. and Garden Benson of Wenatchee, the John Rauch family of Troy, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Storey,
Genesee, the K. 0. Andersons of Culdesac, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hamilton of Medical Lake, Wash, and Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Meyers of Kamiah. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan were married in Lewiston, November 4, 1912 and have made
their home in this area ever since. Their two children are Harold Jordan and Mrs. Elwood (Zella) Davis, both
Orofino.
A money-tree of gold foil wrapped coins was presented to the couple
by relatives and friends.
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FROM OROFINO TRIBUNE 11 DEC 1969
Copied April 6, 2008 by Juanita Steadman
Zan's Destroyed By Fire Sunday; Cougars At Large
Zan's a roadside tavern, about five miles east of Orofino, was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning and two fullgrown
cougars were released from their cages and are still at large. Orofino firemen with a Clearwater-Potlatch
Timber Protective Assn. truck made a courtesy run to the fire and were unable
to save the building, but prevented the fire from damaging a nearby cabin and power lines. A stand-by crew
remained in Orofino to take care of local emergencies, according to Elbert Snyder chief.
Loss was estimated in excess of $10,000 on the partially insured building.
Glen Maxwell, owner and operator of the establishment on U. S. Highway 12, said he plans to rebuild at the same
location.
The cougar cages have been baited in hopes that they will return. He said he has had the animals
since they were cubs and have been an attraction at establishment for the last six years.
FROM OROFINO TRIBUNE 04 NOV 1976
Copied April 15, 2008 by Juanita Steadman
Jan Jordan Dies; Was Early Day County Resident
Zan Jordan, 84, a resident of Clearwater County since the
early 1900's, died October 26 at St. Joseph's Hospital, follow a short illness. He had suffered a cerebral
hemorrhage Sunday at his home.
Zan was born September 15, 1892 at Jobe, West Virginia, the son of Antaniga and Amanda Jordan. He moved to
the Fraser area 16 years later. He married Ethel Eby on November 5, 1912 at Lewiston.
Mrs. Jordan died in 1972
In his early years he worked for the U.S. Forest service and the Pinkham Sawmill near Weippe and then
attended barber school in Spokane. He owned and managed a barber shop, pool hall and confectionery store in
the building that now houses the Luck Inn Tavern at Weippe until 1922.
He moved to Orofino and operated a barber shop until 1940 when the building burned.
Then bought the Boosters Club and later built his own Zan's, on Highway 12 between Orofino and Greer.
Mr. Jordan never really retired and operated his mining claim in the Pierce area until recently and was engaged in
several other business ventures at the time of his death.
He was a member of the Eagles Lodge.
He is survived by a son, Harold Jordan of Orofino; a daughter, Zella Crawford of Pierce, four grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday at Gilbert's Chapel with the Rev. William Dawkins of the First Baptist Church
officiating.
Active pallbearers were Robert V. Johnson, Kenneth Chapman, Robert Schlader, Richard Leonard, John
Anderson and Elmer Felkins.
Honorary pallbearers were Raymond Fleming, Earl Thornton, Roland Little, Lester Prine, Floyd Myers and Jack
Aggar.
Burial was at Riverside Cemetery.
- WWI Civilian Draft Registrations Record
about Zan Jordan
Name: Jordan, Zan
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1892
Birth Place: Job WV
City/County: Clearwater
State: ID
Ethnicity: W
- World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about Zan Jordan
Name: Zan Jordan
County: Clearwater
State: Idaho
Birthplace: West Virginia;United States of America
Birth Date: 15 Sep 1892
Race: Caucasian (White)
FHL Roll Number: 1452213
DraftBoard: 0
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