LaCrosse trio attends weekend Ping fete in Pomeroy

Jeannette Ping and Joann Barry, sisters from LaCrosse, were among the descendants of Elisha Ping, who was honored June 11, during Pioneer Days at Pomeroy. They are great-great-granddaughters of the pioneer Pomeroy area farmer and territorial legislator.

At one time, Ping County was proposed as the name for what eventually became Columbia County and finally Garfield County.

Donald Ping of LaCrosse, a great-great-grandson was unable to attend, but he was represented at the event by his wife.

Eight members of the different Ping generations attended. The event included a trip up Ping Gulch Road, a visit to the former site of Ping town which is now marked by a plaque.

Julie Simpson of Pullman, a great-great-great-granddaughter, also attended.

The Pings had five children. Four generations attended from LaCrosse, Pullman, Nevada and Illinois.