Amador - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Obit for TIBBITTS, Walter E 1856-1931

JudiBaccus6 — 2009-11-02 19:32:16Z

Hi Brigette,
I do have the death cert. It indicates that he was buried in Sutter Creek Cemetery. His remains were handled by Daneri Mortuary, a family business still in business in Jackson, CA. However, their records of 1931 are minimal, and do not include any additional details. He has no headstone in Sutter Creek (that I can find), and I suspect he is near his Mother and Father. I was hoping for more details from an obituary.
Warm Wishes, Bill

Re: Obit for TIBBITTS, Walter E 1856-1931

lilsliceocake — 2009-11-02 16:56:22Z

Hi Bill,

Do you have his death certificate? If not, it might list his place of burial.

Best regards,
Brigitte Tucker-Ford

Re: Obit for TIBBITTS, Walter E 1856-1931

nHarriett — 2009-11-02 16:13:36Z

Hi:
There was a widow, Mrs. Tibbitts, who was the postmistress at Plymouth until the Republicans won the White House with General Eisenhower. That meant that the local Republicans could decide on postmaster jobs so Glenn Nance became postmaster. I remember that many in the town were upset when Mrs. Tibbitts lost her job.
She lived on the little lane in back of the Plymouth Hotel parallel to Main St. It ended on Empire St. As one drove west up the little hill on the lane - her house was on the left. I believe it was the only house on the lane.
I left Plymouth in 1951 and don't remember if she was still in residence then.
Regards,
Nancy

Danny Clinton

TeresaMcCormick51 — 2009-10-31 12:40:08Z

Looking for someone that remembers my brother his name is Danny Clinton, he was living in pioneer ,calif around 1975 too 1982 than he was living in utah. Thank-you Teresa

Obit for TIBBITTS, Walter E 1856-1931

JudiBaccus6 — 2009-10-29 06:23:10Z

Seek obituary for my gr-grandfather, Walter E Tibbitts, (Tibitts, Tibbits), who died in Jackson, Amador Co, CA, January 11, 1931. Especially interested in place of burial. billbaccus@yahoo.com

Re: Dal Porto Family

nHarriett — 2009-09-14 21:36:50Z

Hi:
I have a copy of the 1927 History of Amador County published by the Amador County Womens Clubs. It is basically a interview with the oldtimers in the county so is a hit or miss situation.
There is but one mention of Del Porto (of any spelling). I am pasting it below.
Nan
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From page 56 of the 1927 History of Amador County by the Amador County Womens Clubs.

Page 56

The Chinese Church was close by; also a Chinese
kitchen, where excellent foods were served. The
county was full of Irish and Germans in the early
days. Antone Rickert had a huge pavilion at the Old
Toll House, and Mrs. Rickert collected the tolls.
This is on the bend of the road as one enters Jackson
from the Kennedy Grade, at the free camp grounds.
The Turn Verein met here for singing, and balls were
always given in this pavilion, the May Day Ball
being especially fine. Shade trees of cedar and pine
and live oak made a beautiful grove, and little
summer houses were placed in close proximity
toward town, This was a beer garden, where men
brought their families of an evening, and met their
friends in friendly chat. On ball nights, one of the
larger houses was set aside for the young children,
with a woman in charge. Women were scarce so
every married lady helped to make up a quadrille.
The beer was made by August Trenchel, who
owned the place John Strohm now owns, the first
brewery in Jackson. The hill back of it was named
Trenchel’s Hill, and the Indians, sometimes
numbering 400, held their fandango there. The
white people paid money to witness these rites.
Across from the brewery, where the handsome
homes of George Thomas and Mrs. Esther Dal Porto
stand, stood Trenchel’s beer garden, cool and
inviting under spreading trees. When the regiment
under Captain Cooledge was ready to start for
Arizona during the Civil War, it was stationed in the
Pavilion, pending final arrangements. It is said that
sectional feeling ran so high, democratic fathers were
not permitted to tell their sons “Good-bye”. It is also
stated that that is untrue. Take your choice

Re: Dal Porto Family

deelds — 2009-09-12 02:57:42Z

hi!!! i have beedn having the hardest time working oin this line. My name is DeAnna Bradley. My mothers father was born LeRoy Edward Dal Porto on May 30th 1926 to Joseph Robert Del Porto and his wife bettie. Joseph Father is August Dal Porto and Lizzie is his wife. so that means that we have the same great great grandfather...if that is right. I have some information but nothing past him. I also have no information on any of the other children, which i would love to have!!! if you can please send me anything you have i would be happy to do the same...this is exciting!!!!

Re: Dobbins 1880 resdient of Aqueduct City

nHarriett — 2009-09-10 19:19:31Z

Hi:
I looked at our index of the 1927 History of Amador Co. by the Amador Women's Club - there is no Dobbins of any spelling.
I used the Library of Congress Chronicling of America and searched the Amador Ledger 1850 to 1922 and found several mentions of a Rev. Hugh Dobbins. Also spotted a local Pine Grove column signed "Dobbins" - which may mean the columnist's signature - not sure.
I wonder how Dobbins, California got its name?
Regards,
Nan

Re: Dobbins 1880 resdient of Aqueduct City

ELLinSpain — 2009-09-10 15:23:10Z

Hi, birthdates, even rough ones, help possible rellies to connect...

1880
Name: George Dobbins
Home in 1880: Township 3, Amador, California
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Birthplace: Massachusetts
Relation to Head of Household: Something other than a direct relationship (Other)
Father's birthplace: England
Mother's birthplace: Ireland
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Boiler Maker
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
House Number: 4286194

1870
Name: Geo R Dobbins
A BOILER MAKER
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Age in 1870: 28
Birthplace: England
Home in 1870: Lowell Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Lowell

WITH
MARY S 29 B ENGLAND
+
WILLIAM E 4 B MASS

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1850
Name: George Doblin
[George Dobbins]
Age: 9
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1841
Birth Place: Ireland
Gender: Male
Home in 1850(City,County,State): Lowell Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts
WITH
Household Members: Name Age
George Doblin 46
Ellen Doblin 34
William Doblin 12
George Doblin 9
Richard Doblin 7
Charlotte C Doblin 1
Sarah James 18

MAYBE
Name: George Dobbins
Residence: Lowell, Massachusetts
Enlistment Date: 16 Apr 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Massachusetts
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 16 April 1861 at the age of 20.
Enlisted in Company H, 6th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 22 Apr 1861.
Mustered Out Company H, 6th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 2 Aug 1861 at Boston, MA.
Enlisted in Company G, 2nd Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 23 Oct 1861.
Discharged for wounds Company G, 2nd Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 17 Feb 1863.

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Name: George R Dobbins
Residence: Lowell, Massachusetts
Age at Enlistment: 20
Enlistment Date: 16 Apr 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
State Served: Massachusetts
Was Wounded?: Yes
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company H, Massachusetts 6th Infantry Regiment on 22 Apr 1861.
Mustered out on 02 Aug 1861 at Boston, MA.
Enlisted in Company G, Massachusetts 2nd Infantry Regiment on 23 Oct 1861.
Mustered out on 17 Feb 1863.
Birth Date: abt 1841
Sources: Massachusetts Soldiers, Sailors and Marines in the Civil War

Dobbins 1880 resdient of Aqueduct City

sapphirecat1 — 2009-09-09 17:34:21Z

Ggrfather George Dobbins listed as resident 1880 census, Township 3, in first column of census, maybe Aqueduct City Hotel. Can anyone confirm? Listed above ggrfather are John Ham and (A)Lonzo Ham. Any info, is this s/a Ham Station or differnet location. Do any photos exist? Ggrndfather, a boilermaker, evidently left family in MA, unk year and never returned. Moved on to SF, at unk point, where he died. Any info miners payroll, anything would be appreciated. Tks Kathy Dobbins sapphirecat@cox.net

Re: Harriet Darling

goldrushagent — 2009-08-29 16:18:58Z

There is a death record for Calaveras County: William Frances Darling. Born June 14, 1873 in CA. Died Sept. 5, 1960 San Andreas, Calaveras Co. CA. Age 87. Widowed. Mom: Siebee. Buried in Fiddletown, Amador Co, CA. Recorded Bk. 11, page 147.
Also William Mondell Darling. Born Aug. 17, 1904 in Fiddletown, Amador Co, CA. Died Jan. 30. 1978 San Andreas, Calaveras Co, CA. Buried in San Andreas Peoples Cemetery. Mom: Jane Liddicote (England). Dad: Frances Darling (CA) Recorded Bk. 14, page 522.

Re: Harriet Darling

ELLinSpain — 2009-08-26 16:46:12Z

AMADOR COUNTY - VOTER REGISTRATIONS 1928 TO 1944

WILLIAM F DARLING - A FARMER - FIDDLETOWN DEMOCRATIC
MRS HARRIET B - HOUSEWIFE - FIDDLETOWN REPUBLICAN

1 listed above the other

Re: Harriet Darling

susanmickus — 2009-08-26 15:50:42Z

Thank you! Need info on her Wlm. Darling.

Re: Harriet Darling

ELLinSpain — 2009-08-26 12:43:02Z

could'nt find obit but may help

DARLING HARRIET
BORN 4/03/1857
MUMS MAIDEN NAME HAINES
DADS: FARNHAM
CALIFORNIA
DIED AMADOR
01/18/1946
AGED 88 yrs

Harriet Darling

susanmickus — 2009-08-25 22:23:47Z

Looking for obit for Harriet Farnham Darling, b. 3 Apr 1857, d. 18 Jan 1946 in Jackson. Need verification on who Wlm. Darling is.

Obituary Look Up Please William Banner - Jackson

CathyH909 — 2009-08-16 04:02:19Z

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of William Banner. He died Nov. 24, 1983 in Jackson.
Thank You Very Much,
Cathy

CathyH909@aol.com

Re: Need info on Sergeant Pedro Amador or José Maria Amador

coyslala — 2009-07-22 05:01:17Z

I am trying to find Hugo from Laredo, Tx. I am rosa nazaria and my sister lives in Laredo. I was born in Laredo, Tx.

My g grandmother on my mother's side was Nazaria Amador, married to Jose Luis Cantu. They had a daughter named Josefa Cantu married to Benito Salinas,son of Higinio Salinas from Mexico, raised in Brownsville, Tx.

Do you have any information you can share?

Dennison of Amador County, CA

bwrinkle1 — 2009-07-20 02:56:54Z

I would like information on Kenneth Warren Dennison Born in 1916 and died in 1985. His father was Edwin Dennison, born 1883 and died 1960, His grandfather was Edmound Dennison born 1843 and died 1918 and was married to Florence Wiley. His ggrandfather was Lewis Grant Dennison who was married to Pauline Perry. Lewis was born 1843 and died in 1918. Kenneth Warren also had sister, Carol Lee Dennison. Any information on this family would be appreciated. I am from the Lewis Grant Dennison who was married to Eliza Gunn.
I would really like an obituary or any info on Kennieth.

Barb

Re: MEISS & MUGFORD Ancestors

BonnieMay — 2009-01-13 23:20:53Z

Interesting. We believe "our" Minnie Mugford [1866-1909]married Henry Meiss, son of Louis and Elizabeth[Dorn]MEISS in 1887.

I think I've seen bits and pieces of info on Christian MEISS and there seems to be a number of people researching the surname.

The MUGFORDs and MEISSs do seem to be mixed in a bit. Bonnie

Re: Wiley's Station

DMeierotto9473 — 2008-12-27 02:05:52Z

That would be great if you would copy the Horton information for me. I am researching John Quincy Horton who married Mary Ann Graham and moved to Amador county in about 1856 after a couple years near San Bernardino. His wife Mary Ann was killed in 1893 when her horse took off running and she and a friend a Mrs. Metcalf were thrown from the cart. Mary was killed outright and Mrs. Metcalf was injured so bad they did not expect her to live. Wiley's station was mentioned in the article. I live in Iowa and do not have access to any of the information for this family. The John Kite family lived in Amador county for 12 years and then returned to Iowa in the late 1860's. John Kite's wife Angeline was a sister to Mary Ann Graham Horton.

Wiley's Station

DMeierotto9473 — 2008-12-23 16:37:46Z

In a newpaper account of a family member who died near Ione in Amador County when she was thrown from a carriage in 1893, it says her husband received the message at Wiley's Station where he was trying to get some cattle moved out of the mountains. He came back the next day so it must be a ways from Ione to Wiley's Station. Can anyone tell me where Wiley's Station was located? Thank you.

George Jackson Alexander family of Jackson

martiroe — 2009-04-03 05:42:15Z

Looking for descendants of George "Jack" Alexander d. 1968 in Jackson & wife, Annie Bearl York (died 1934). George Alexander is buried in Jackson City Cemetery.

Children: Frank Jackson Alexander d. 1990; Cora Belle (Crownover); Samuel Alfred Alexander; Mildred Blance or Blanch; and Floyd Charles Alexander

(I have family picture that may be of this family taken in 1936 in Jackson.

Re: LEGGETT

SusieGrohs71 — 2009-05-04 16:36:01Z

How are you related to James Elkins? I didn't write it down and I can't remember what we discussed on information.
I am James Elkins 2nd great granddaughter thru Annie, Wilferd,Bernice.
Please contact me.
Thanks
Susie Grohs
Langell2@hotmail.com

Re: Giusto in Amador Co

EileenIllum — 2009-06-17 10:55:42Z

Carol,

As usual, you're probably way ahead of me, so this is probably old news. Last night, I was playing around with the censuses for Hudson County. I tried different spellings for our Giusto, and BINGO. I found Gregory and his family in the 1870 and 1880 censuses. His wife's name is listed as Polonia and Pauline. There are other children I hadn't had before. Try using Guisto, which was probably just the enumerator's spelling of the surname.

Steve Illum, stevef_i@yahoo.com

Re: Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove, Amador Co., Annie L & William W. Stewart

CadiListMom — 2009-07-15 06:27:55Z

from CADI:
STEWART ANNIE L 03 22 1926 AMADOR age 79, spouse WW
Stewart, William W., 5/13/1936 age 92 San Joaquin county

Amador county recorder:
http://www.co.amador.ca.us/depts/recorder/

Re: Wiley's Station

CadiListMom — 2008-12-24 05:38:15Z

California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern ... - Google Books Resultby David L. Durham - 1998 - Reference - 1676 pages
13) referred to Cook's, formerly Wiley's Station. Postal authorities established Wiley post office in 1883 and discontinued it in 1887; the name was for ...
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Re: William Balsley b. 1861 married Laura Emily Avise b. 1866 (Jackson, West Point, Plymouth)

KathyEastman99 — 2009-07-18 06:41:20Z

Check the Ione Cemetery & Small Cemetery on Franklin Bl., out in the town of Franklin, very small, but I have had great luck just walking through them.

William Balsley b. 1861 married Laura Emily Avise b. 1866 (Jackson, West Point, Plymouth)

CameronAshley — 2009-06-26 00:18:42Z

Interested in any information on this family group. Would like to find out where William Balsley and his wife Laura Emily Avise Balsley are buried if anyone has a cemetery index.

William Balsley b. 13 Oct 1862 Plymouth, Marshall Co. IN married 13 Apr 1886 in Jackson, Calaveras Co. CA Laura Emily Avise b. 4 Apr 1866 in the Avise Home d. 7 June 1935 Jackson, Calaveras Co CA. She was the daughter of James Avise b. 20 Dec 1828 in Skulltown, Glouster Co. NJ d. 14 Jan 1912 Jackson, Amador Co CA who married 23 July 1863 Margaret Stevenson b. 26 Jan 1845 in Indiana near the Wabash river. Laura Emily Avise was one of 11 children born to this marriage. All children were born in the Avise Home in Jackson, Amador Co. CA. In the 1900 census William Balsley stated his father was born in Ohio, his mother in Indiana.

Not sure which Balsley this is but a history of the CA earthquake April 18 1906 had this entry about West Point, CA: “West Point. Population 266. (Mr. Balsley.) — A pail of water two-thirds full slopt over; pans rattled, and the clock was moved on the wall. The shock moved Mr. Balsley's bed from side to side, southwest to northeast.”

William Balsley and Laura Avise had eight children (George 1887, James 1888, Charles 1891, Lorin 1896, Freda 1898, Laura 1900, Benjamin 1902, Francis 1906):

George Wilbur Balsley b. 20 May 1887 Jackson, Amador Co CA d. 30 June 1938 Jackson, Amador Co CA.

James Ervin Balsley b. 28 Nov 1888 Avise Ranch, Jackson, Amador Co. CA d. 2 Sept 1951 San Joaquin Co CA. He is buried in Stockton, CA. m. 28 Aug 1912 in Oakland, CA. Bertha Lee Dennison b. 10 Nov 1894 Delta, Colorado. They had four children:
Floyd Erwin Balsley b. 17 Feb 1914 Jackson, Amador Co CA (Floyd enlisted in the U.S. Army WWII out of Stockton, CA)
James Lee Balsley b. 20 Oct 1922 Stockton, CA
Eugene Richard Balsley b. 23 May 1927 Stockton, CA
Lorraine Carroll Balsley b. 23 May 1929 Stockton, CA

Charles Arthur Balsley b. 16 Apr 1891 Copperopolis, CA d. 14 Oct 1945 Calaveras Co CA. Buried Sandy Gultch, West Point, CA. married 1st Harriot Proctor b. Nov 1896 and had Bruce Proctor Balsley b. 24 May 1918 Jackson, CA. He married 2nd on 11 Jan 1938 in West Point, CA Madeline Kinkaid b. 11 Oct 1883 Elk City, KS

Lorin Albert Balsley b. 3 July 1896 Bay State Mine, Plymouth CA m. 1 Oct 1915 in Stockton CA Elberta Elizabeth Heath b. 30 May 1898 Bakersfield, CA. They had:
Gerard Earl Balsley b. 25 Oct 1916 Stockton CA

Freda Mildred Balsley b. 2 April 1898 South Jackson, CA d. 28 Oct 1962 married 1st on 22 Sept 1922 in Stockton, CA John Wiley McCreery b. 15 July 1894; married 2nd on 10 April 1928 in Jackson, CA Theodore Magnes Danielson b. 27 Feb 1878 Glenco, CA; married 3rd on 4 June 1957 in Reno, NV George Jones b. 27 Dec 1886 Provo, UT.

Laura Oldine Balsley b. 18 July 1900 Stager Ranch, West Point, Calaveras Co CA d. 26 Nov 1998 Meadow Vista, Placer Co. CA. m. 24 Nov 1927 in Vallejo, CA Frank C. Bickford b. 17 July 1897 in Canton, IL. They had 6 children:
Lucille May Bickford b. 6 oct 1922 Vallejo, Solano Co CA d. 18 Feb 1990 Redding, Shasta Co CA. married on 6 July 1941 Elmer Harold Keys b. 3 March 1921. They had 7 children.
Edward Frank Bickford b. 31 May 1924 Vallejo, Solano Co CA d. 3 July 1947 Los Angeles, CA. married 5 Sept 1945 in NV Alice Carman. Edward died in a plane crash. They had one child.

Robert Elmer Bickford b. 30 Oct 1925 Oakland, CA married Unknown McMullin and had 3 children.
Phillip Elton Bickford b. 21 July 1927 Oakland, CA married Betty Joan Audiss and had 3 children.
John Clifford Bickford b. 28 Feb 1929 Anderson, CA. married first on 28 Aug Jacqueline Ann Swaunn b. 29 June 1933 and had one child with her; married 2nd Alma Joan Cobb and had 3 additional children; married 3rd unknown Scott and had one last child.
Unknown Living Bickford married Unknown Burke and had 2 children.

Benjamin Samuel Balsley b. 8 July 1902 Stager Ranch, West Point, Calaveras Co CA d. 15 Aug 1972 San Francisco CA. married 23 June 1929 in Reno NV Laura Louise Fortner b. 12 Sept 1910 Jackson, Amador Co CA. They had 6 children.

Frances Marion Balsley (female) b. 5 May 1906 Stager Ranch, West Point, CA d. March 1986 Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co CA. married on 3 May 1925 in Vallejo, CA, Burnette B. Bickford b. 10 Aug 1902 Carrier, OK. d. July 1965 Napa, CA. She was the daughter of Elmer Ellsworth. Frances is buried in Carquinez Cemetery, Vallejo, Solano Co CA. They had four children:
Dolores Marian Bickford b. 24 Jan 1926 Vallejo, CA m. James B. Paine
LeRoy Ellsworth Bickford b. 12 Oct 1927 Vallejo, CA m. Maxine Alfring b. 12 Oct 1926 d. 15 Jan 1998 Cottenwood, Shasta Co CA
Duane Richard Bickford b. 27 Jan 1929 Vallejo, CA d. 13 Aug 1999 Cottenwood, Shasta Co CA. He is buried Carquinez Cemetery, Vallejo, Napa Co CA. He married a Suzie unknown.
Jack Delbert Bickford (still living) married Julie Ann Warren

Re: Photo of 1916 PLYMOUTH GRAMMAR STUDENTS

majseventh — 2009-01-25 09:17:37Z

My husband is the son of Marguerite Devore who was the daughter of Mervyn Devore and neice of his twin sister Marguerite Devore that is listed on the photo list as well. The family was from Ione I believe.
I love finding things like this and the nice people that post them.
my email is
t dot nisson at Yahoo . com
You know how it is to be! LOL
Thank you

Re: looking for family history-Esther Lucas Devore

majseventh — 2009-01-25 09:04:59Z

I am sorry. I meant Esther Vinetta Lucas Devore.
Her mother was Eloise R Vinet and her father was Joseph P Vinet. I think..????

Re: looking for family history-Esther Lucas Devore

majseventh — 2009-01-25 08:26:48Z

My husband is the grandson of Esther Vinet Lucas. (her maiden name is Vinetta. She was the most wonderful person I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
I am researching the family for him, David and his daughter (0ur daughter )
I wonder if anyone can tell stories of Walter and Kit Carson.
Were they friends and rode together? Or is there a relation to the family.
I have heard both.
Casey

Re: Sadie Gillum nee Haverstick Obituary Look Up Please

BH5839 — 2008-12-08 22:15:54Z

I found an obit. Please email me privately at bevhall@aol.com if you are interested in receiving a photocopy of the obit.

Re: Barnhart obituaries

jepickering — 2009-06-11 18:57:05Z

Your post is several years old. Did you ever get the info you wanted?
Joan

Re: Martin TUCKER Death Notice ca 1878

lilsliceocake — 2008-12-23 03:47:32Z

Hi Judi,
Thanks for posting this inquiry. At least Martin's death can be narrowed down between 1876 and 1880 now, thanks to you. I had nothing for him after 1870.

Take care,
Brigitte Tucker-Ford (Martin's g-g-g-grandaughter).

Re: Thornesberry family

sharonreneesmith — 2009-02-05 11:44:59Z

Hi,
I met your grandfather one time in Sutter Creek. I dated Ethelyn Thornesberry's son James Grier for 5 years from the years 1983 until 1989. I only know what Jim told me about him, he was married to Jim's mother from the time Jim was 12years old until your grandfather died. Jim died in October 2000 or I would have been able to give you his number and he could have told you a lot I'm sure. I visited Ethelyn a few times after Morton ("Bob" they called him) died. Jim was loved by everybody that met him but he didn't have anything nice to say about his stepdad...sorry about that. Did you know him at all? Email me if you'd like to. Sincerely, Renee Smith
sharonreneesmith@yahoo.com

Re: MEISS & MUGFORD Ancestors

jrmartin75 — 2009-01-13 23:21:01Z

thanks judy i really appreciate the information. my email address is: jrmartin75@gmail.com i have been chatting with bonnie mugford regarding the family and if you like i can pass info to you two. joanne martin

Re: MEISS & MUGFORD Ancestors

jrmartin75 — 2009-01-08 18:35:30Z

hello... i just saw your inquiry regarding the meiss family of amador co. calif. i am a direct decendent of that family. my grandfather was benjamin meiss...married jennie jones..daughter robertta was my mother. please contact me and i'll share information with you. louis meiss was the old father of this family. i am hoping to correspond with you regarding this family. joanne r. martin jrmartin75@gmail.com

Re: Chinn Family

addacaldwell — 2009-01-30 20:15:00Z

I have an incredible connection to share with you! The Linda Steinman who married your Philip Chinn is my great grandmother on my mother's side. She was previously married to George Steinman who died in the Agonaut Mine disaster when my grandfater, Warren George Steinman was only months old. Linda Steinman was Linda Tucker before she married George Steinman. Tucker is her maiden name. My grandfather Warren is still living. He just turned 87. He has information on his step-brothers which I can obtain if you like. My name is Adda Caldwell, my mother is Marguerite Caldwell (Steinman maiden). I am named after the Ada you refer to. Ada Alviso is her married name. I have her drivers liscence, bible, and a baby quilt she made me. She helped to care for the Chinn boys and my grandpa Steinman. I don't think she is of any blood relation. I can get info on her too if you like. As for Linda, the only info I can obtain on her is of her death in Amador County, CA. My grandfather doesn't even know anything about her!!! I am trying to research for him so he can know more about where his mother came from. He is getting up there in the years, but is in good health.

Martin TUCKER Death Notice ca 1878

JudiBaccus6 — 2008-12-21 07:06:50Z

Seek death record of Martin TUCKER in Amador County CA. 1876-1880. He is shown in the Amador County Great Register of 1876, but not in Census of 1880. Would appreciate any notice/record of death or obituary.

Re: Whaley, Stowers

artistwife — 2008-12-08 02:38:10Z

I met Mary Evans Stowers when I was a little girl. Do you know Mary Evans mother's maiden name? Also, do you know anything about a 'shoot out' [supposedly over a girlfriend] at the Evans ranch [somewhere between Ione,Plymouth and west of Sutter Creek, CA ?] it is mentioned in Frank Latta's book about the Dalton Gang, written with assistance from Littleton Dalton. My great grandmother and Mary Stowers were close. I also knew Lester Stowers.

Newspaper Amador Ledger

DianeHallang — 2009-05-11 17:23:16Z

Twelve years of the Amador Ledger are online along with other Northern CA papers.

http://cbsr.tabbec.com/

Re: MEISS & MUGFORD Ancestors

bc19561 — 2009-07-10 19:06:58Z

Hello Judy, I need to correct info for your family history. I am a descendant of Louis Meiss Sr. and I am doing extensive research to write a book on Louis and his family, parents, siblings, and children. There are four Minnie Meiss' that I have found. First, the daughter of Louis' brother Augustus Meiss, Mignon A. "Minnie" Meiss Sked. The second is Minnie E. Meiss who was the daughter of Edward P. H. Meiss, the son of Henry D. Meiss, another of Louis' brothers. Minnie E. Meiss' mother, Mary Belle Cummings died at the time of Minnie's birth and Minnie then went to live with her mother's parents, the Cummings. The third is your ancestor Minnie Margaret PANNING Meiss b. 16 Apr 1885 d. 15 Dec 1965 her parents were Henry PANNING and Maud ROPER. Minnie and John Daniel Meiss are buried together at the East Lawn Cemetery in Sacramento. The last is my ancestor Minnie Mugford Meiss. Minnie Mugford married Louis' son Henry Fredrick Meiss. Minnie Mugford Meiss is buried in Reno, Nevada where Henry and his brother Louis Jr. were in business together in the Meiss Bros. Meat Market. I have been dying to connect with anyone in Christian's line. Please contact me as I am sure your information will help a great deal with the book on Louis Meiss Sr. I hope this helps clear up all the Minnie Meiss' in the family. You can contact me at bc1956@sbcglobal.net
Your cousin, Terry

Re: Photo of 1916 PLYMOUTH GRAMMAR STUDENTS

nHarriett — 2009-01-26 06:41:48Z

Majseventh wrote:
"My husband is the son of Marguerite Devore who was the daughter of Mervyn Devore and niece of his twin sister Marguerite Devore that is listed on the photo list as well. The family was from Ione I believe."

Hi majseventh:
My brother-in-law who grew up in Plymouth remembers a Charlie and Annie Devore that had a gas station on Hwy 16 (Plymouth to Sacramento). It was about eight miles west of Plymouth - further west than Waits Station which is on google maps but not as far west as the Ione Rd that intersects Hwy 16. They also lived in the station building. It is no longer a gas station but there is still a residence there. He remarked that a daughter or granddaughter of the DeVores has built a home on the hill
across the road from the former station. This would be
considered Plymouth area - not Ione. It is probably same distance to Ione as to Plymouth, though. On the 1930 census there is:

1930 census of township 5 of Plymouth which is the Willow Springs area west of town:

Charles G Devore Head 65 Owns
Annie L Devore Wife 55
Elmer Devore Son ab 20
Edward P Mummert Lodger & employee 28

Charles Devore had a radio set, lived on a farm, 36 age when married, could read & write, b in CA, father b OH, mother b IL, was farm laborer on a stock farm. Note that his son had 'ab' inserted after his name so may have meant that he was absent at college. The son has attended school or college in the last year.

Annie was b in CA, father b in Irish Free State, mother b in NY.

There was a Hotel Devore in Plymouth which burned down in
the early 1930s. I walked to Plymouth Grammar school (1939 - 1947) every day through the front porch of the hotel since it covered the sidewalk - the only part that was still standing. It abutted the existing city park. It has since been torn down completely. I am attaching a photo of the hotel.

Regards,
Nan Wolf

Re: Wiley's Station

nHarriett — 2008-12-23 19:17:30Z

An unsigned person asked:
"Can anyone tell me where Wiley's Station was located?"

Here are the entries concerning Wiley's Station in the 1927
History of Amador County pub. by the Amador County Women's Clubs.

Nan
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pg. 101 of 1927 History of Amador County

"---------------o---------------
William Wiley came to Pine Grove in ’49. Wiley’s
station, now Cook’s on the Alpine Highway, was
founded by him.
---------------o---------------

pg. 13 (This page takes one on a 1927 drive from Ione to Kirkwood - devoted to Resorts but worth a read - and does mention Wiley's Station)

RESORTS
One can get to Silver Lake, Plasse's and
Kirkwood's in a few hours now, over the State
Highway. Starting from Ione, one takes either the
Ridge Road, at the Summit House, or coming to the
county seat, the Alpine State Highway secured to
Amador County through the efforts of Anthony
Caminetti, when in the Senate, and for which citizens
of Jackson raised a fund of $10,000, which the state
duplicated, and proceeded with work that had been
delayed. The Alpine Highway Club was formed and
the money raised through and by them. The scenery
is beautiful, whichever route is taken. Many 'pioneer
names will be found on the mail boxes -enroute, each
with a history of its own. Alpine Hall is two miles
from Jackson. where balls are given several times
during the season. Frank Hewitt is the owner of this
place.
Pine Grove is as the old picture in the Amador,
History shows it. The hotel is now run by L. Galli.
A score of people have summer homes here, for the
climate is delightful. At Pioneer the Kimballs have a
refreshment place and dancing pavilion, and four
miles further is the old pioneer Butterfield home,
now owned by John Barton, his son-in-law. Here the
P. G. & E. have their supply camp. It has a beautiful
grove of giant pines across the road, which is used as
a camp ground by tourists. In this section the
famous apple orchards of Barton and Whitmore are
located, and Whitmore’s sawmill is above. Stephen
Werley's home is here. Mr. Werley comes of pioneer
stock and married Ada Greenhalgh, daughter of
Thomas Greenhalgh, Jackson pioneer. Then comes
the "Dew Drop Inn", a cool and cozy resort. Cook's
(formerly Wiley's Station) is next, and then Hams.
The old Farr and Lesley sawmills kept these places
lively before tourists arrived.
The scenery becomes magnificent. as one goes
higher. Corral Flat, Allen's stone house, the forest
rangers and The Maiden's Grave, Tragedy Springs,
the latter two marked by the Native Sons, bring us to
the road that leads to Plasse's and Stockton's
Municipal Camp.
Maurice Plasse and brother carry on the business
founded by Raymond Plasse, pioneer father, -an to
stay a month at Plasse's speaks for joy and health
and plenty.
The Municipal Camp is a beautiful spot, its main
assembly room built of logs with a fireplace the
width of the room. Beautiful Silver Lake is two
miles farther. In the '80's and '90's Peter Fagan
dispensed hospitality here, having a large hotel, and
also accommodations for animals. Later it became
the property of A. Caminetti, and after his death it
was sold to Ed Kay who has a resort there, also a
store arid. supply station for the numerous campers
that throng the borders of the lake. On the opposite
side of Silver Lake Captain Smith is erecting
cottages, with shower baths, hot and cold water, and
every convenience for tourist travel. Trout fishing is
the main diversion, or mountain climbing and horseback riding over the old
Emigrant, or Kit Carson trail. Lawrence Burke has a
beautiful summer home and cattle range a mile above
Silver Lake at Thunder Mountain. Mrs. Nell
Ginocchio, W. C. Downs have summer homes close
to the Lake.
Before reaching Kirkwood's, the oldest resort on
the old "Amador Wagon Road", now the Alpine
Highway, one goes around the famous Spur, but not
without pausing, for the scenery here cannot be
surpassed, the American River .Falls breaking the
splendor of the vista. Just before reaching Zack
Kirkwood's old time resort, one comes on Meadow
View, the summer home of Walter Taylor, who
married the only daughter of the Kirkwood's. The
main log house stands as sturdily as it did sixty three
years ago, when it was built. Joe Mason built it, and
his young wife (Jane Rawl Mason,) cooked for the
carpenters. In early days, every enterprise a man
engaged in was ably seconded by his spouse, and
nearly every pioneer woman did more than her share
to win the success achieved by her "men folks".
When county lines were drawn at the time Alpine
County was formed, the milk house and barn were
found in Alpine; across the creek is Amador, while
the Alpine, El Dorado line goes directly through the
big bar room in the log house. Zack could enliven a
weary hour explaining how he would “fool” the tax
collector, driving his herds across the line.
Year after year the same families "trekked" to the
mountains--the Marchants’, Downs', Meehan’s,
Brinn's, Vela's, and scores of others. Something that
is always there calls one back, but the old place is no longer "open house". Zack Kirkwood is dead--and
so is "Cap" Cooledge, Geo. Allen, Brinn and the rest
of them. Jack Barton tells a good one, apropos of a
group of "the boys" coming in unexpectedly to "fish"
for a week. They enjoyed everything-the eats,
drinks, games, fishing, all, to the full. When time
came for them to leave, Zack delivered himself:
"Well, boys, we got by better than I expected. I had
only a gallon of Kentucky Best when you came in
unexpectedly, but with the help of a bottle of Jamaica
ginger and the creek there, we've all pulled through."
Mrs. Kirkwood lived on the ranch south of town.
up to a short time ago when she bought the property
that had been owned by many well known families--
the Andrews', the Fabian’s, Bright's, Harrington's,
and finally, Kirkwood's. Elva Kirkwood Taylor lives
on the opposite corner. Walter Kirkwood has charge
of the ranch and cattle, and mother and son go to the
mountains every summer; but there are no grandsons
to carry on the name. George Kirkwood married
Margaret Holtz and had one daughter, now married
to John Digitali, son of the dairyman of that name.
The Taylor's have a son, Warren, a student at
Stanford.
Mrs. Kirkwood can tell many thrilling tales of
narrow escapes in snowstorms on the way out with
cattle and horses. One fall they were snowbound in
a cabin at Corral Flat; the horses were turned adrift,
and the party finally made its way out of the storm
after incredible hardships."

Re: MEISS & MUGFORD Ancestors

nHarriett — 2009-01-08 22:55:32Z

Hi:
The 1927 History of Amador County has quite a few mentions of the Meiss name. If you send me your e-mail I will copy
and paste the various entries for you.

Regards,
Nan Wolf
71532.734@compuserve.com

Re: Wiley's Station

nHarriett — 2008-12-27 01:33:40Z

Hi:
You mentioned that you were researching the name Horton.
Do you have the 1927 History of Amador County? If not, I can copy and paste the mentions of the Horton Ranch in Copper Center for you (evidently near Lancha Plana or in the Lancha Plana area).

Regards,
Nan
71532.734 at compuserve.com (coded)

Re: Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove, Amador Co., Annie L & William W. Stewart

l_ostrich — 2009-07-15 12:03:53Z

Thank you!

Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove, Amador Co., Annie L & William W. Stewart

l_ostrich — 2009-07-12 21:29:04Z

I am wondering whom I might contact who has the actual cemetery records for this cemetery or how I might find a death record for Annie & William. I found a partial listing online; I am quite cetain this is my Annie Lucinda Baker Jones Stewart and William W. Stewart. Annie was born Mar 6, 1847 in MI, William W Stewart was born in MN in 1843. I last found them on the 1920 CA Census. Below are ny notes.

In her sister Lydia's obituary, survivors are listed as "two sisters, Mrs. D. Herring of Pleasant Grove [Mary L. Baker], and Mrs. Anna Stewart of Pine City, California." "Anna" is probably Lucinda Ann, as Lydia had no other sisters other than these two.

1900 Census, CA, Amador, Twp 3, Dist 5., William W. Stewart, age 57, farmer, born MN, parents NY, Lucinda A., age 53, born MI, parents, NY, years married, 6; mother of 6, 5 living, next res, Alonzo N. Jones age 34, [Lucinda's eldest child by her first husband Nathaniel Jones] Sarah, his wife, age 33, children, Daisy M., age 13, Morton, 11, Freda, age 10, Artie, age 8, Otis, age 9/12.

1910 Census, CA, Amador, Twp 3, Dist 5., William W. Stewart, age 67, farmer, born MN, parents NY, Lucinda A., age 63, born MI, parents, NY; age at first marrieage, age 22, mother of 6 children, 5 living.

1820 Census, CA, Amador, Twp 3, Dist 5., William W. Stewart, age 77, farmer, born MN, father born NY, mother VT. Anne L.., age 72 born MI, parents, NY; own home.

Any asssitance is appreciated.

Lori

Re: old marriage records

TheTimeAngel — 2009-01-16 10:28:20Z

Did you find the records you were looking for? I am looking for your grandmothers sister "Henrietta"? HORTON, (I believe but not sure) supposedly had a large amount of family history in her possession. I do not believe she ever married so I am not sure whatever happened to it. She must have died before 1901 as she is not mentioned in her mothers obit.

Re: MEISS & MUGFORD Ancestors

judymace — 2009-01-13 22:54:05Z

My husband is a descendent of the Christian/Elizabeth Schnieder Meiss family. John Daniel Meiss, their son, married Minnie Mugford. Dan, as he was known, was named after Elizabeth Schneider's father and lived in Sacramento. He was born 5 June 1870 and died 14 April 1973. Minnie was born 16 April 1885 and died 15 Dec 1965. Her mother's maiden name was Roper. Dan was a great uncle to my husband.
Best wishes, Judy