Saga of Johny Jergeson Meeting Tip Melby
This story was told to Bob Painter by Tip Melby. Bob generously passes it on to the “Cranston Clan.” ~ CC
Read More…For Descendants of Christopher (Doc) Cranston & Bess Melby
This story was told to Bob Painter by Tip Melby. Bob generously passes it on to the “Cranston Clan.” ~ CC
Read More…These pages are scanned from “Tip’s Story” written by John Ashford ~ 2003 They cover a lot of fun things about his early life and his memories – these are how he is communicating with us! All stories can be found by going to the MENU bar and clicking on “Tip’s Story.” Sidney “Tip” Melby All […]
Read More…These are Tip’s Childhood Memories and Lessons of Early Life as they were told to John Ashford in 2003. He talks about Chris, Bess, Ole, building a sod house, breaking horses and herding sheep.
Read More…The collection of stories that follow in this section of the blog are those that are a result of three days of interviews by John Ashford, a writer, with Sidney “Tip” Melby. Tip was 87+ years old at the time and the stories are intended to preserve his memories for his children and cousins who […]
Read More…These are Tip’s memories of Marion’s, Helen’s, Bill’s and his stepfather, Ole Melby.
Read More…Tip’s memories about the horse business and bucking broncos.
Read More…This story is about the Willett Place on the Little Missouri River. It was located about two miles north of the Painter Ranch and on the west side of the Little Missouri River. The only way you could get to it was to ford the river at a crossing just a short distance downstream from […]
Read More…Tip describes winter at the Willett Place on the Little Missouri River.
Read More…A good story!
Read More…Tip gets a tractor.
Read More…Tip talks about the Farm All tractor and the advantages of mechanized power over horses. (You don’t have to feed or harness them.)
Read More…Here Tip talks about meeting Chris Cranston. Ole Melby served as Tip’s father after Chris and Bess divorced.
Read More…Good writeup about sheep herding and coyotes.
Read More…Good summary about livestock selling and the problems encountered. ~ CCJ
Read More…A little blurb on the Grasslands.
Read More…Giles Campbell was the grandfather of Marion, Helen, Bill and Tip. He was married to Nellie and they are both buried in the cemetery just west of Camp Crook, SD. Photo of Giles as a young man provided by Jean Melby. ~ CCJ
Read More…These are Tip’s memories of his wife, Ruth Kelly Melby. ~ 2003 Ruth Kelly – College Photo Ruth Kelly Melby
Read More…The Shaw Ranch was legendary – Karen was born there, I think – and it was located near the little spot in the road called Ludlow and it was on Crooked Creek about 3 miles north.
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