Siskiyou - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Werth/Rose in Etna, CA

Jana Stanley — 19 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info on the Werth family form Jackson COunty, OR. Chris Werth married Sarah J. Rose and they lived in Etna, CA. Sarah was born in 1873 near Roseburg, OR and Chris was born 1870 in Hanover, Germany. CHris had a butcher shop in Etna. He died there in 1919. Sarah died in Etna in 1957. Both are buried in the Etna Cemetery. If anyone has any info on this family, please let me know.
Thanks, Jana Stanley

Clawson, Bray, Lowe, Hale

Michele — 27 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My name is Michele and I have been researching these surnames for over 9 years. All of my family come from Siskiyou County since around the mid 1800's. I have many pictures of the early Siskiyou County and many school photo's with everyone's names. I'd like to share my
information and pictures with anyone out there interested. If you had family in or around Hornbrook, Henley, Cottonwood, Bray, Tennant, Butte Valley, Yreka, and some Etna, I have tons to share. And If I don't have it my relatives do. Look forward to your responses.

Obit Lookup for Clawson

lisamartinelli53 — 21 Sep 2008 4:01:37 GMT

Samuel Henry Clawson, my g-g Grandfather d. March 18, 1921 in Hornbrook, Siskiyou, Ca. If anyone can help me in locating his obituary, I would greatly appreciate it :)

He was married to Selina Annie Clawson. Thanks!

Family of Erastus J. Smith

DENeedham — 11 Aug 2008 10:52:43 GMT

Seeking information on Erastus Smith, b. 1808 in New York, migrated to Michigan where he married and had a family, then moved to Siskiyou Co. by 1860. His son, William H. Smith, also moved to Siskiyou Co.

Siskiyou County Information

Claudia_East — 11 Jul 2008 5:55:14 GMT

The Genealogical Society of Siskiyou County now has a wepage with information and links to local sites that may be also helpful in your search for Siskiyou County ancestors. Here is the new URL: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~casiskgs/

Eugene Terwilliger, man of mystery

tedpack — 30 Jun 2008 6:27:46 GMT

I'm tracking Millie / Mittie Agers, who married Eugene D. Terwilliger. Does anyone know when/where Eugene was born and died?

Details follow.

Siskiyou Cemeteries (Evergreen) has:
Terwilliger, Ada C. Sep 4, 1859 - Apr 29, 1881
Plot 6-1-1;
Age 21Y 7M 25D. Wife of Eugene D. Terwilliger.
(An old post on this board says she is Ada Camp.)

Siskiyou Cemeteries (Marriage Register) has:
Groom: Terwilliger, Eugene D
Bride: Ager, Mittie
16-Jan-1901 Book 7, page 1

Siskiyou Cemeteries (Little Shasta) has:
Terwilliger, Mittie Ager; Oct 11, 1871 - Nov 6, 1907; Wife of Eugene D. Terwilliger

Siskiyou Cemeteries URL:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~casiskiy/index.htm

In the 1870 Census (Table Rock, Siskiyou, California; Roll: M593_89; Page: 645; Image: 607.) we find:

Sidney Terwilliger, 40
Phebe Terwilliger, 37
Eugene D Terwilliger, 15
Isabelle S Terwilliger, 13
Andrew Terwilliger, 11
Frank Terwilliger, 10
Mary Jane Terwilliger, 8
Willie Terwilliger, 5
Edgar Terwilliger, 3
Katie Terwilliger, 1

In 1880 (Table Rock, Siskiyou, California; p. 294B on the LDS) we find

(Name, Relation, Marital Status, Gender, Race, Age, Birthplace, Occupation, Father's Birthplace, Mother's Birthplace)

P. S. Terwilliger, Self, M, Male, W, 50, NY, Farmer, NY, NY,
Phebe Terwilliger, Wife, M, Female, W, 47, NY, Keeping House, NY, Ct,
Eugene Terwilliger, Son, S, Male, W, 25, Ca, Laborer, NY, NY,
Isabel Terwilliger, Dau, S, Female, W, 23, Ca, School Teacher, NY, NY,
Andrew Terwilliger, Son, S, Male, W, 21, Ca, Carpenter, NY, NY,
Frank Terwilliger, Son, S, Male, W, 20, Ca, Laborer, NY, NY,
Mary J. Terwilliger, Dau, S, Female, W, 18, Ca, At Home, NY, NY,
William Terwilliger, Son, S, Male, W, 15, Ca, At Home, NY, NY,
Edgar Terwilliger, Son, S, Male, W, 13, Ca, At Home, NY, NY,
Katie Terwilliger, Dau, S, Female, W, 11, Ca, At Home, NY, NY,
Gussie Terwilliger, Dau, S, Female, W, 6, Ca, NY, NY,
Susie Hill, Other, S, Female, W, 19, Ca, Music Teacher, Ma, Ma,
James Williams, Other, S, Male, W, 20, Ca, Laborer, Mo, Mo,
Antown Silva, Other, S, Male, W, 21, Portugal, Laborer, Portugal, Portugal

So far, so good. Eugene, son of Sidney and Phoebe, is born 1855. He is single at the time the 1880 was taken. He marries Ada, 4 years younger than he, after the enumerator comes through. She dies very shortly after.

In 1900 there is an Eugene is living with his mother, Phoebe, in Table Rock, Siskiyou, California:

Pheobe Terwilliger, 67, New York, White, Head
Eugene D Terwilliger, 32, California, NY, CT., White, Son
[I looked at the image; it says Son, born May, 1868, age 32, in a reasonably clear hand]

The rest of the household:
William D Martin, 18, California, White, Grandson
Harry McGrath, 22, California, White, Boarder
William Simpson, 21, California, White, Boarder
James M Young, 19, Kansas, White, Boarder
Morton Earhart, 18, California, White, Boarder
George A Truap, 16, California, White, Boarder
Egbert T Robins, 21, South Dakota, White, Boarder
Charles E Stevens, 37, Wisconsin, White, Boarder
Fred W Talcott, 24, New York, White, Boarder
Chinaman Jim, 61, China, Ch, Cook
Chinaman Toy, 57, China, Ch, Servant

A widowed Phoebe is taking in boarders. They may be drawn by the reputation of her cook and laundryman. Both Chinese gentlemen undoubtedly had three names, as all Chinese do, but the round-eyed barbarian enumerator just wrote "Jim, Chinaman" and "Toy, Chinaman."

Look at Eugene, though; b. 1868. The Eugene here could not have married Ada C. who died in 1881. Even if she died on her wedding night, he would have been 13 years old when they wed.

My Mittie or Millie Ager, b. 1871, marries an Eugene D. Terwilliger in 1901, when she is 29. The 1855 birth date for Eugene fits best, given the (sexist) customs of the times. An old maid school teacher had to take what she could get, and he was usually 10 - 20 years older then she.

An 1868 birth date for Eugene fits too, if love blossomed in later life. ("Later' in 1900 was after age 25.) He was just a couple of years older than her, which is the pattern for 80% of the first marriages in that era.

Eugene isn't buried next to either of his wives. I can't find him in 1910.

So -

1) There was just one Eugene, who lied to the enumerator in 1900, out of vanity (I'm 45, but my hair is still curly and my eyes are still blue, so put me down for age 32"; it even rhymes.)

2) There was just one Eugene, who spoke with his mouth full in 1900.

3) There was just one Eugene, and the 1900 enumerator spilled something on his rough copy, which made his fair copy wrong.

4) There were two Eugenes; the relation to Phoebe in 1900 should have been "Nephew" or "first cousin once removed" or "Boarder".

5) None of the above

Gustav Thompson

rgehringer — 29 May 2008 10:09:35 GMT

Hello,
I am interested in finding out about Gustav Thompson who may be the one I am searching for. According to the 1900 Census, he is listed being born abt. 1863 and lived in Siskiyou County at the time.
The one I am searching was born in Norway abt. 1862,immigrated in 1870 first to Quebec then to Wisconsin. I cannot locate the right Gustav Thompson in Wisconsin, so I was thinking maybe he traveled or moved.
Just a long shot here. Thanks for any help.

MALLOW family of Fort Jones, CA

manpapa — 8 Jun 2008 4:22:03 GMT

I would be interested in making contact with descendants of the family of Nathan and Catherine MALLOW who lived for many years in the area of Fort Jones. They lived in Scotts Valley during the 1900 census. Both are buried in the Fort Jones Cemetery along with several of their children. Please contact me at manpapa@cwnet.com

Shirley

Henry and Anna Herron

RCBarker — 27 May 2008 2:22:57 GMT

Looking for any information on Henry and Anna Herron. They are both buried in Dunsmuir Cemetery. Henry died 21 June 1919 and Anna 20 May 1942.

Mary Downs Bartol & Nancy Downs Overton (John Bartol & Edward Overton)

gstn7157 — 30 Apr 2008 10:16:59 GMT

What mines or "diggings" were active in the Henley/Cottonwood area from 1860-1869? Does anyone know if payroll lists of these mines exist and how I could access them? Nancy Downs & husband Edward Overton came to Cottonwood ca 1852. Her sister Mary Ann Downs married John Bartol, a miner, in Cottonwood in 1862 and had 3 children. The Bartols left the area about 1869. I know nothing of the Overtons, other than their son was Major Watson Overton so any information about the Overton family would be appreciated also.

obit look up

SusanMcHugh27 — 2 Apr 2008 4:54:36 GMT

I am looking for the obit for the folowing relative...
March 5, 1888 - Died at Sisson, Frank Persons, aged 30, a brother of the manager of the Railroad Eating House in Sisson.

Thank you so much for your help!!
Sue

OBIT LOOK-UP for James A. RUTH

RaVaeAnn — 13 Apr 2008 10:41:04 GMT

Are any volunteers available that could do an obit look-up for James A. Ruth, died 19 Jan 1962 in Siskiyou Co., CA? He is the son of William Ruth and Mary Ann Stanton. I would be happy to reciprocate for SW Missouri. Thank you.

Pashburg, John

Claudia_East — 27 Dec 2003 2:01:43 GMT

Looking for information on John Pashburg, Merchant in Yreka during 1800's, or his son, John Pashburg. I do not believe the family name has been carried on. Looking for living relatives who may have family history information. Specifically interested in primary sources, but interested in all information.

OBITUARY LOOK UP SISKIYOU CO .CA.

BLONDIETX — 10 Dec 2007 9:56:56 GMT

Would some kind person do an obituary look up for me? Rosa McElhenie, born March 20, 1921, died March 17. 2007 ,Hornbrook, Siskiyou Co. California .
Thank You Much,
Dorris in Texas

SHELLEY-SMITH

jomello36 — 23 Feb 2008 10:02:10 GMT

I found this while searching through the Internet.
****************************************

Final Rites held for Mrs. Nellie Smith

Funeral services were held Monday at Blake Funeral Chapel in Bishop for Mrs. Millard Smith, 61,
who passed away at her home last Sunday, May 11, Mother's Day. Rev. Alford B. Chalk performed
the ceremony. Interment was in Odd Fellow cemetery in the Shelly Lot.

She was born April 26, 1886 in Bishop, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shelly and was
christened Nellie Josephine Shelly. She attended Bishop schools, and except for a period from
1933 to 1943 when she resided in Siskiyou county, she has been a lifetime Inyo resident. She
was a former member of Neighbors of Woodcraft.

Surviving are her husband, Millard; two sons, Allen Kispert of Redding and Chas. Kispert of
Long Valley; a sister, Mrs. Laura Clough, and a brother, William A. Shelly, both of Bishop.

The Inyo Register
Bishop, Inyo County, California
May 16, 1947

Transcribed by Pat Houser for Inyo County GenWeb, August 30, 2004

Madden, Frederick L and Viola

marypalmquist91 — 31 Jan 2008 1:50:20 GMT

Frederick died October 1968. Can anyone furnish a copy of an obit for him?
Thank you\.

Cora Opal James

residenttech — 31 Jan 2008 1:46:05 GMT

I am looking for any information on Cora opal James. She died in Siskiyou county on August 11, 1951 possibly in an auto accident. I believe she was from the Los Angeles area at this time, was married and may have had 3 children. Her maiden name was Cartwright. I don't know her husbands name.

Searching for Samuel PATRICK

Mary Buss — 22 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Samuel McFarland PATRICK died in Yreka on January 27, 1873. I found some where that he was a saloon owner. The rest of his family were in Howard and Livingston Counties in Missouri. I'd just like to know why he stayed in California, leaving his wife and children behind. One history states that he and his sons Robert Levi and Charles went to the west, to trade with the Indians and Mexicans. He is listed on the 1850 census in Missouri.

NATHANIAL CLAYTON BOWEN`

LInda Pollock — 9 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information about NATHANIAL CLAYTON BOWEN.HE was born in Derwood ok.10-26-1893.His father was George(BUD)TIMOTHY BOWEN from the same area he was born.He married his sister GLADYS BOWEN. I know he had two children. Both were sons. I was told he lived and died in Weed Ca.after he left ok. in 1932.My mom-in-law is his daughter. Her name is Delona Pollock.She lives in Stockton Ca.Please contact us at 209 239-6334 s1u3zy@aol.com Thank you.

Joseph Applegate died Jun 1895

CorneliaWarner44 — 10 Jan 2008 6:51:13 GMT

I'm a little uncertain, but bear with me.
I have Joseph Applegate born abt 1837 in Pennsylvania. I can find an obituary or death notice in St. Louis, where a sister and her family lived and died, and one match in the 1880 census, in Scott Valley. I am uncertain if they are all the same man, and wonder if there were death records as early as 1895 in Siskyou Co.
if the Scott Valley Joseph is my Joseph, then he is the second relative I've stumbled over since moving just over the boarder...never knowing that any family was up this way!

ZINK - QUIGLEY - YOUNG - MANN FAMILIES

Bill — 12 Feb 2006 4:00:36 GMT

I would like to make contact with anyone who is also research any of these families: ZINK, QUIGLEY, YOUNG, or MANN.

Need an obit look up

exbuckeye — 16 Feb 2007 11:01:20 GMT

Hi:

I am looking for an obit for Lewis "Lou" L Urban. He was born January 1860 in Hancock Co., OH. He died November 1940 in Mt Shasta. If anyone can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it. OR, if you can tell me where I can obtain an obit from Siskiyou Co I would appreciate it.

Thanks for you help...Mary Jo

Lawrence Dilwin MOORE d. 1948 Siskiyou - obit sought

grizziesgirl — 28 Oct 2007 6:24:18 GMT

Seeking obit for and descendants of Lawrence Dilwin MOORE b. 14 Mar 1903 MO, d. 26 Nov 1948. Lawrence's parents were Clara HAMRICK (b. 1881 KS) and Thomas H. MOORE (b.1880 OH). Lawrence Dilwin MOORE m. Edna May and in 1930 they were living in Los Angeles, South Gate, along with son Thomas L. MOORE (b. abt 1928) and Edna's sister, Elsie NICHOLS. I would appreciate suggestions for locating this family or their obits. I am a HAMRICK descendant.

Roop and Guilbert marriage - Siskyou County. Ca

erjordan_1 — 20 Oct 2007 2:57:02 GMT

Any record of a marriage late 1890s for LILA ( Roop) Klein and Louis Guilbert. Lila was divorced from Edward Nathan Klein. I wonder when?
Thank You

Online info for Siskiyou County

Claudia_East — 29 Oct 2007 4:45:32 GMT

Here are some quick and easy data base searches you can do online looking for your Siskiyou Ancestors:

Search Siskiyou Cemeteries, Deaths, Births, and Marriages at this link: (Pages load very slowly, be patient)

http://www.rootsweb.com/~casiskiy/

Search Siskiyou County Obits at Siskiyou County Library Historical Database (scroll down on left for historical section)

http://www.snowcrest.net/siskiyoulibrary/index.html

Search the 1910 Telephone Directory for the following Counties: Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity, Shasta at this link.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~shastaca/1910phl-z....

Search 1885 Directory for Siskiyou County at this link:

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~shastaca/1885siskiy...

William Fowler, born VA, lived in Siskiyou 1860

sharolyn — 13 Feb 2007 2:49:23 GMT

Looking for any information on William Fowler, b. 1827 VA. He lived in Yreka, Siskiyou Co. CA in 1860. Occupation, Master Carpenter. A John Emens, born 1838 NY, also a Master Carpenter, livd with William Fowler.

Appreciate any information.

Gilliam deaths

brig7420 — 18 Feb 2007 5:25:27 GMT

a number of people in my tree died in Siskiyou County. Including Lemuel Gilliam, born 23 May 1903 and died 03 Jan 1976
John W Gilliam, born 27 Jul 1913 and died 06 Jan 1968.
and many other gilliams were born in Siskiyou.
let me know if you have any information

Reverand Sinclair

santarosie1 — 16 Jul 2007 8:56:00 GMT

My great great grandmother died in Yreka in 1898. Her obit from the Siskiyou News lists a Reverand B D Sinclair as the person who conducted the funeral service. I was hoping to find out what church he was affiliated with. Has anyone come across this minister in searching for relatives in Siskiyou County?

Looking for MITCHELLS & QUIGLEYS in Fort Jones, Siskiyou, CA 1850's to 1880's

susiemitch45 — 17 Oct 2006 1:15:34 GMT

I am looking for *James W. Mitchell b: 1831 from Missouri?
Parents of James: unknown.
Married to Minerva (Matilda) Ann Quigley b: abt 1835 birthplace: Illinois
Parents of Minerva: Horace Quigley (b:abt 1795) birthplace: Ohio & Nancy Turner (b. abt 1805) birthplace: Ohio

I think they both died in Fort Jones, Siskiyou, Ca. We cannot find their gravestones. We found them on the 1870 Census Siskiyou, California, but then they disappeared. I think they may be dead by 1880.

They have 7 children:
Lydia Ann MITCHELL birth: 25 Nov 1853 birthplace:Salem, Marion, Oregon Married: Henry R HUGHES 30 Dec 1871 in Scott Valley, Siskiyou, CA Death: Unknown.

Henry F MITCHELL b: abt 1856 in Fort Jones. Death: Unknown

Horace Hughes MITCHELL birth:29 Jan 1858 Birthplace: Fort Jones, Siskiyou, CA Married: Ida Mary MAGILL 6 Jan 1884 in Yreka, Siskiyou, CA. Died: 17 Dec 1915 Gridley, CA.

Mary C. MITHCELL birth: May 1864 birthplace: Fort Jones
Married: Otis WILSEY 5 Oct 1884 in Scott Valley, Siskiyou, CA
Died: After 1930 in Umatilla, Oregon

**John William MITCHELL born: 22 Feb 1865 birthplace: Fort Jones Married: Phoebe Alice WOODSON 23 Dec 1890 in Montague, Siskiyou, CA Died: 25 May 1936 Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles, CA

Elizabeth Gertrude MITCHELL born: abt 1866 in Fort Jones
Married to: THOMAS Died: Unknown

James W. MITCHELL is my 2nd Great Grandfather
John William MITCHELL is my Great Grandfather

Please contact me if you have any information on MITCHELLS or QUIGLEYS in the area.

Thanks, Susan Mitchell Kerr

Edward Nathan Klein

erjordan_1 — 10 Oct 2007 5:03:47 GMT

is there an Obit for Edward Nathan Klein? B. illinois
Died 1950 Yreka

MARY E. WOOD

D. Frazier — 14 Nov 2006 6:07:34 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
April 30, 1898

Died in Dunsmuir, a grand pioneer lady and resident of Dunsmuir since 1888, passed away April 22, 1898. She was Mary E. Wood, and grandmother of C.O. and E.A. Bissell of Dunsmuir. A native of Canada, she was 95 years, 9 months and 18 days of age. Funeral services were held on April 25, with interment in Dunsmuir's I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

GLIDDEN - COPENHAVER INCIDENT

D. Frazier — 8 Nov 2006 4:32:34 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
May 16, 1891

Mose Glidden was stabbed in the left chest with a pocket knife by John Copenhaver of Deetz Sawmill near Sisson last week. The wound was not fatal. The News did not learn details other than authorities were called to the scene.

Marriage look-up please

TrinaMcGarvey — 29 Aug 2007 2:01:41 GMT

I am trying to find a marriage for Charles E. Mooers and Emma King circa 1876. I have two dates: 25 Jul 1876 or 1 Dec 1876. Is there anyone with access to check these dates for me. Any help would really be appreciated. Thank you.

Trina McGarvey

Relatives of Frederick Steuber

LKoeppel4742 — 27 Jun 2001 1:36:15 GMT

Searching for relatives of Frederick and Wilhelmine Steuber.
Frederick b. 1825 in Germany, settled in Illinois. Some of his children and grandchildren moved on to California, some settling in Siskiyou County California.
Frederick and Wilhelmine are my gg grandparents.

King/Mooers

TrinaMcGarvey — 28 Aug 2007 3:17:25 GMT

Looking for information on Emma King and Charles Edmond Mooers. Trying to see if they made contact in Siskiyou. Any help enormously appreciated. Thanks!

Trina McGarvey

WILSON

frank1586 — 4 Jul 2001 6:15:20 GMT

George Lawrence Wilson, May 23, 1888-June 1, 1954, "father and grandfather," is buried at Dunsmuir Cemetery (south). Why is he here and who was he father and grandfather of? George was a son of Samuel T. and Nancy Merit (Redlingshafer) Wilson. I am researching the Redlingshafer family.

Looking for information on Joseph Freeman born in Yreka 1871

Shellyrpeters — 9 Dec 2006 2:25:27 GMT

I am looking for my G Grandfathers birth and adoption informaiton. We know he was born in Siskiyou County in Yreka in 1871. He had told my Grandmother he was adopted and his parents were killed by indians. Does anyone have any information on the local history that would point me in the direction of finding out the truth and dates for this? Any help would be a huge help.
Thanks Shelly

HOWARD Fales d Apr 1862 Yreka, Siskiyou Co, CA

Richard_Moody — 16 Jul 2007 8:16:55 GMT

Greetings:

I am searching for documentation of the death of my ggg grandfather, Fales Howard. Family history cites his death in April 1862 at Yreka, California. I have been unable to find documentation.

Fales Howard, b. 2 Oct 1801 New York m. Permelia Greenstreet, b 1823 Missouri, in 1851 in the Oregon Territory.

1860 Census has Fales and Permelia Howard at Richardson, Lane County, Oregon.

Any assistance, or suggestions, would be welcome. If I can assist with records in Washington state, please let me know. I live at Olympia, the state capital, and have access to state library microfilm documents.

Richard Moody
dickmoody@mac.com

Statistics from the old Yreka Journal Files of 1887 thru 1891

D. Frazier — 16 Oct 2006 10:14:16 GMT

Andrews, Sally Marie(Woods);request obituary lookup

nnjer1 — 8 Jul 2007 3:25:04 GMT

Hello Siskiyou County,

Looking for obituary for Sally: D/O Joseph/Grace(Trott)Woods

Title: Social Security Death Index, Master File
Author: US Social Security Adminisitration
Note: Sally M. Andrews
SSN: 9521
Born: 13 Sep 1945
Died: 16 Mar 2005
State (Year) SSN issued: California (1962 )

Thank you,
Jerry
MI

Waddle/Waddell cousins Happy Camp CA

lhorine — 12 Sep 2003 2:56:51 GMT

Would someone please let my Happy Camp cousins know that I'd like to hear from 'em! Especially Dorothy Waddell Comer! Thanks!

Roxie Allison

hyper1also — 10 Apr 2007 11:16:53 GMT

My Grandmother Roxie Allison,maiden name Fortenberry died 6/23/92 and resided at Lake Shastina outside Weed California. I had never met her and was looking for her when I found this out.Can't get any further and am stumped.I know I have aunts and uncles but can't find them. I have never met anyone on my Dad's side of the family and just gotta keep looking.I have cousins,etc., that I have not met also.Harrel Thomas

Luddys of Sawyers Bar

nfork — 17 Mar 2002 5:32:21 GMT

My g-g-grandfather William Luddy and his brothers Michael
and Thomas were early settlers of Sawyers Bar together with
their families. The Salmon River country was then in Old
Klamath County. But when Klamath County was dissolved in 1874
Sawyers found itself in Siskiyou County. Iam very much interested in learning anything about the Luddys and Bigelows
of Sawyers and quite willing to exchange information.

Regards, Bob.

PETRIFIED HEAD FOUND AT SISSON

D. Frazier — 8 Nov 2006 1:38:21 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
March 22, 1893

PETRIFIED HEAD FOUND AT SISSON

A few days ago ex-Supervisor Cochran found in a ditch in front of his Sisson home, about 5 feet below the surface, what he at first thought to be a large water-soaked pine knot. A few days afterwards he picked it up and was on the verge of placing it in a stove when its resemblance to a human head attracted his attention. Scraping and washing off the dirt, he was greatly surprised to find a perfectly formed human head, eyes, nose and mouth.
The find was placed on exhibition at Doc's Mint Saloon in Sisson, where hundreds have viewed it, and speculated upon its history. The head is somewhat larger than average man's; the mouth is well defined, but slightly askew. The nose is perfect and the eyes natural but set close to the nose. The eyebrows are perfectly plain. An ear had been torn off, but the other ear is well preserved. Skin on the face is unbroken and of a dark color. The top of the skull is gone, exposing the divisions of the brain, which still retain natural color, even to the veins, which are easily traced. As may be supposed, the head is quite heavy, but petrification is not so thorough but that a knife will still cut any portion of it.
Mr. E.L. Baker, an experienced archaeologists, says the find is most valuable to science, but confesses that he cannot form any idea as to age or race the relic belongs, but that water and soil ingredients could have preserved it perhaps thousands of years ago, and possibly may have been buried by some ancient volcanic actiivity in the region.

WILLIAM B. TREADWAY

D. Frazier — 21 Oct 2006 11:16:08 GMT

SISSON MASCOT
May 2, 1895

William B. Treadway, aged 32, died at Yreka after a short illness. He was a long time resident of Sisson, first employed at the Railroad Hotel, kept by A. Persons, and more recently by J.A. McCoy, previuosly of the El Monte Hotel. He was also a member of the Sisson Fire Department. The funeral will take place today in Yreka under auspices of Lodge No. 19, I.O.O.F. He was also a member of Castle Lake Lodge of Sisson. He leaves a wife and family.

AMMER PERSONS

D. Frazier — 14 Oct 2006 12:05:43 GMT

SISSON MASCOT
January 31, 1895

BOATING ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF AMMER PERSONS

Mr. Ammer Persons, well known and highly respected business man of Sisson, lost his life in a boat accident Saturday. He and a brother, Evastus, took the train to Delta, where he was to commence work on a mine across the Sacramento River. Over at the mine the men worked until noon, then attempted to return across the swift current, but lost control of the boat, the brother jumped out as did Ammer, into about 4 feet of swift water. Evastus caught onto some willows, but Ammer tried to swim to the nearby shore, but failed. An indian on the bank tried to make rescue, but also failed. The body was found Monday near the scene of the accident by L. Sheldon, C. Wickham and A. Clark, who went down as soon as news reached Sisson. The funeral was held in Sisson under auspices of the Knights Templar of Yreka, and the Masons of Sisson, with Sisson Fire Department Personnel in full uniform in attendance. Mr. Persons was born August 28, 1860, at Venic, Erie County, Ohio, and came to California in 1882. He came to Sisson with a telegraph company during building of the railroad. He and Miss Carrie A. Sisson, daughter of Mrs. J.H. Sisson, were wed in August of 1887. He leaves his family of Sisson and many other relatives and friends.

Please tell me about Oak Bar (again?)

skyppere — 27 Mar 2007 8:09:45 GMT

I posted a request and then was called away and since then my e mail address has changed.
At the time someone said they had a list of the individuals buried in the cemetery there. Would whoever has that information send me an E mail or post here so I can get in touch with them? Thank you so much.
skip williams

Fitzgerald Family in Yreka

KEMeads — 3 Mar 2007 4:18:38 GMT

Searching for Thomas A. Fitzgerald family who lived in Yreka in the 1940's. They had two children, Kathleen and Marie T. Fitzgerald. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Family History needed

rkleve1 — 26 Feb 2007 6:46:34 GMT

Need to hear from descendants of Aaron Noble and Frances Bacon b abt 1813. Their children were:
1. Heman Noble - died probably in CA
2. Lydia A. Noble married Luther Boice - died in Lewiston, Nez Perce Co ID
3. Mariette Noble - married Unknown Meade
4. Frances Noble b 1835
5. Aaron Noble d probably in Siskiyou Co CA
6. Emily J. Noble married Joseph A. Meamber - died Alameda Co CA
7. Alexander Noble married Josephine Preston - died
probably in Tulare Co CA
8. James R. P. Noble b in WI
9. Isabella Noble b in WI
10. Libbie Noble b in WI
11. Della Birdie Noble b in WI

Father of Francis [Bacon] Noble was Joseph Bacon. Mother Unknown. Frances had 2 younger sisters. The youngest was Johanna Margaret [Bacon] Burch-Perry who was my gg grandmother. Need to know name of middle sister who probably married in Chautuaqua Co NY or maybe Whiteside Co IL. Joseph Bacon's second wife was Rebekah Swena and they had at least 6 more children.

Mary Brooks born 1891

cumminsjr — 22 Jan 2007 3:11:41 GMT

I am doing research on Mary Brooks (silent screen star - Ann (Anna) Little who was born to James L. Brooks and Mary/Mamie Hankins in Mount Shasta on Feb. 7, 1891 and died 1984 in Los Angeles. Would like to know if birth records exist in the Co. Recorders office for her birth? Also her parents married around 1886 in Siskiyou County - are marriage records available for this time period and if so where could I obtain them.

Mary/Mamie Hankins was raised by her Aunt and Uncle Minerva and Allan Peacock also of Siskiyou Co.

Thanks for any help

Obit for Mary Iva Bryan

JBrown0867 — 5 Feb 2007 2:56:26 GMT

Needing a copy of Obituary for Mary Iva Bryan, b. July 15, 1907; died Jan. 12, 2007. I found her listed in the Yreka-Siskiyou County newspaper but they wanted $5.00 for the one obituary and I thought that was too much.

Anyone local have access to this newspaper? Thanks so much.

Bagley Brothers

Cheryl Bagley Leake — 12 Feb 2007 5:51:08 GMT

I am looking for any relations to the Bagley Brothers who were in Yreka,Siskiyou Co. CA in the last
1800's. Their names were, Daniel,John,James,and George Bagley.
James married Mary Silense in 1866 in Siskiyou Co.
John died there in 1885, James died there on 10-11-1866 George died there on July 1,1909, and
Daniel died there on 5-22-1920. All the brothers were from Arkansas and had lived with their
parents in Missouri also.

Thanks Cheryl Bagley Leake.

Sisson/Field

waynbates49 — 29 Jan 2007 5:59:05 GMT

Justin Sisson Married Lydia Field
Lived at Siskiyou cty Ca

Norman Field b.1802
Happylonia Chaderdon Field b. about 1805
Lydia Field b. abt 1838
Francis Parker Field b. abt 1840
Alma Field b.abt 1843
Stoukly (stuckey?) Field b.abt 1845
Charles Field b.abt 1847

Abraham Ahlgren

Ralph Ahlgren — 14 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am interested in researching the Ahlgren line back to Uusikaupuunki, Finland. This name may have changed prior to arriving in California around 1870-1875. Abraham, Charles and Frank Ahlgren settled in Siskiyou County
and possibly the Bay area after 1890. Anyone with information would be appreciated. Thanks, Ralph Ahlgren

Obit lookup for death during 1984

rkslperez — 16 Jan 2007 8:55:50 GMT

Came to my attention how my distant uncle died, apparently a drug overdose. I was wondering if there was an obit or article pertaining to this? I heard from a family member there was an article but they didnt mention a paper?

All I have are dates. Is anyone able to look this up for me?

Name: TOTTEN, TOM EARL
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 18 Jun 1945
Birthplace: CALIFORNIA
Death Date: 29 Jun 1984
Death Place: SISKIYOU
Mother's Maiden Name: SMITH

Woods, Joseph M obit

nnjer1 — 14 Jan 2007 7:25:36 GMT

Seeking help locating obit:

Joseph M. Woods

SSN: 559-10-5619
Last Residence: 96097 Yreka, Siskiyou, California, United States of America
Born: 2 Mar 1904
Died: 7 Jan 1989
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951 )

Source Citation: Number: 559-10-5619;Issue State: California;Issue Date: Before 1951.

Woods, Grace (nee trott) obituary request

nnjer1 — 15 Oct 2006 3:26:14 GMT

I found that obit exist in Siskiyou Public Lib Obituary Index

SDN 4/17/2002 and 4/18/2002, page 2 on each date.

Would like to see these to further my research.

Thanks.

CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD VS. MARY E. DEETZ

Scheirman — 24 Dec 2006 7:44:46 GMT

SISSON MASCOT
June 14, 1893

Central Pacific Railroad vs. Mary E. Deetz, trial held in the Superior Court, Yreka; J.F. Farraher appearing for plaintiff, and Gillis & Tapscott for defendant. With trial case continued for many weeks by court, findings of facts were filed. Decree entered that defendant within 30 days pay $1,570 and that thereon said company execute a deed to defendant for the land, etc., as ordered by court. Hon. J.S. Beard presiding.

I.O.O.F. LODGE INSTITUTED

Scheirman — 24 Dec 2006 7:43:04 GMT

MOTT NORTH STAR
March 6, 1889

I.O.O.F. LODGE INSTITUTED

Last Saturday evening a new I.O.O.F. Lodge was instituted in Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, near the Shasta County Boundary Line, with some 25 members of the order being present from other lodges in California and Oregon. The lodge room is in the second story of Sam Gonwer's building, on opposite corner from Mt. Shasta Hotel, facing the handsome water fountain at Southern end of Southern Pacific Railroad Depot.
Between 40 and 50 new members were ready to join Castle Rock Lodge No. 349, making it a certainty it will be one of the best working lodges in the State. W.M. Shattuck, W.S. Cook, James McDougall, J.E. Jones, J.F. Turner, W.R. Crow and C.H. French were Charter members.

SCHULTS BUILDS ELECTRIC MOTOR

Scheirman — 24 Dec 2006 7:40:00 GMT

YREKA JOURNAL
September 5, 1888

SCHULTS BUILDS ELECTRIC MOTOR

Henry Schults of Yreka, a skilfull mechanic at Stimmel's Hardware Store in Yreka, has built an electric motor which is a scientific piece of work in brass and iron with wire coils inside, and as soon as he can secure a large enough battery, expects to make it do duty like a small steam engine without need of coal or fire wood.

WILLIE JOHNSON - SENSATIONAL TRIAL

Scheirman — 24 Dec 2006 7:37:16 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
January 30, 1897

There was quite a sensational trial in Dunsmuir Tuesday. Willie Johnson, alias Bill Frazer, F. Smith, etc., was on trial for keeping a disorderly house and disturbing the neighborhood's peace and decency. About a month ago an undesireable woman from some of the vice-rampant towns of Southern California came North and met Willie, and together they disrupted the neighborhood. The woman crazed by drugs and liquor, tried to enter the Crocker house one night in a semi-nude and noisy condition. Hence, a complaint was sworn out by M.V. Crocker, who lives on East side of the Sacramento. Crocker, Hoyt and Wenly testified in the case. Willie and the woman gave evidence in their behalf. After a short time the jury entered a guilty verdict, and the judge pronounced sentences of 40 days each in the County Jail at Yreka.

Henry P Robinson and Jane Robertson

Karl Turner — 14 Dec 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information concerning Henry Preston Robinson (born about 1837, a miner in the 1860's and later the owner of what I believe was the Pioneer Hotel in Sawyers bar, and his wife Jane Robertson (born about 1860, and was 1/2 Karok indian). I am especially interested in the exact places and dates of their births and deaths.

obit - DERY, Letitia E. Gaspari (1907-1994)

Nancy_Poppin_Posey — 10 Dec 2006 1:51:07 GMT

Leticia Dery

MOUNT SHASTA - A liturgy of Christian burial for former Mount Shasta resident Leticia Dery, 86, of Campbell will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church.
The Rev. Aidan O'Reilly of the church will officiate. The rosary also will be recited at 1 p.m. Friday at the church. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Mount Shasta Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Mount Shasta Memorial Park.
Mrs. Dery died Saturday, Jan. 22, 1994, at Camden Convalescent Hospital in Campbell.
Born July 2, 1907, in Bagnone, Italy, she lived in Mount Shasta from 1931 until 1986. She was a homemaker. Survivors include son Louis Jr. of Los Angeles; daughters Marianne Poppin of San Jose and Carole Smith of Monroe, La.; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
==================================
From my file:
CADI: DERY LETITIA E 07/02/1907 GHELFI GASPARI F REST (OTHER) SANTA CLARA 01/22/1994 560-40-4500 86 yrs
SSDI: LETITIA E DERY 02 Jul 1907 Jan 1994 96067 (Mount Shasta, Siskiyou, CA) 96067 (Mount Shasta, Siskiyou, CA) 560-40-4500 CA
==================================
Spouse: Louis Nicholas Dery, Sr. (1906-1977)
Known children: Louis, Carole, Marianne

1. Louis
2. Carole
3. Marianne md. James John Poppin, Jr. on 29 Jun 1957 in Mount Shasta, Siskiyou, CA = Tracy, Gregory

Nancy Poppin Posey

PIONEER FIRM HAS NEW OWNERS

D. Frazier — 6 Dec 2006 7:58:39 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
March 8, 1893

PIONEER FIRM HAS NEW OWNERS

The Siskiyou Lumber & Mercantile Company is now the name and style of the Sisson firm which has succeeded the well known pioneer firm of Sisson, Crocker & Company.
VanArsdale and Scott, who started and successfully operated Sisson, Crocker & Company from the time the C.&O., now Southern Pacific Railroad was built through Siskiyou County, are retiring from this prominent and industrious business firm as millionaires.

M.M. LOY DIES

D. Frazier — 6 Dec 2006 7:46:30 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
January 13, 1894

Mr. M.M. Loy died at his home in Scott Valley January 7th, 1894. He was an uncle to Miss Lida Fay, the young music teacher who resided in dunsmuir for some time. Mr. loy was a pioneer who had considerable property. Services were held at the Catholic church in Callahan.

VERMILLION - CAHOW, WED

D. Frazier — 6 Dec 2006 7:45:15 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
December 23, 1893

Wed at Dunsmuir on Decmeber 20, 1893, Mr. Benjamin G. Vermillion of Sacramento and Miss Etta K. Cahow, of Dunsmuir. The bride is a sister of A. Cahow and half sister to W.M. Hanlon of Dunsmuir, at whose home the wedding took place.

FRANK GONGWER - OPENS SALOON

D. Frazier — 6 Dec 2006 7:43:58 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
October 6, 1894

Frank Gongwer, well known in Southern Siskiyou, has returned from the city and is perfecting arrangements to open a saloon in the Reid Building in Placerville, now occupied as a cigar factory. He expects to open about Mid-Otober. Frank will be successful, as he is popular with everyone.

MARMADUKE OLIVER - ANNA JOHNSON, WED

D. Frazier — 6 Dec 2006 7:42:25 GMT

SISSON MASCOT
August 30, 1894

Marmaduke Oliver and Miss Anna Johnson were united in marriage last Wednesday evening, August 29, by Rev. W.H. Gleason in the Sisson home of Mr. and Mrs. George Peck. The contracting couple are both well known in Sisson, having been raised from childhood in this vicinity. Mr. Oliver was at one time employed by The Mascot. The young couple will reside on the Oliver Ranch.

WOOFTER ALLEN LUTTRELL

jdye15 — 25 Nov 2006 10:06:38 GMT

Dorothy Frances ALLEN b. 9 Jun 1920 Springfield, MA, d/o William & Maud ALLEN; d. 31 Jan 2006 Paradise, Butte, CA, Br IOOF Ft. Jones Cemetery; m. (?Leroy E.) WOOFTER. It has been stated Dorothy is the great granddaughter of Peter LUTTRELL. Which Peter LUTTRELL? Who make up the generations between Dorothy & Peter?

THE SMITHEY AFFAIR

D. Frazier — 14 Nov 2006 6:12:53 GMT

L.F. FOSTER

D. Frazier — 14 Nov 2006 6:09:18 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
August 9, 1893

L.F. FOSTER GIVES RIDING AND SHOOTING EXHIBITIONS

L.F. Foster, who some years ago was a California resident and well known in Siskiyou County, is at present stopping in the East, where he has given many exhibitions of his skills in rough and fancy riding, also shooting with Winchester rifle and Colt revolvers. He will shortly start for the Indian Territory in Company with some of his old time cowboy friends, to be present at the opening up of the Cherokee Strip. Several Eastern people desire his services as guide. He will probably make his headquarters at Caldwell or Kiowa, Kansas, until the grand land rush is made, the time of which has not been agreed upon, but probably will take place in September.

DOCTORS HURT IN BUGGY ACCIDENT

D. Frazier — 13 Nov 2006 10:30:06 GMT

SISSON HERALD
August 1, 1888

DOCTORS HURT IN BUGGY ACCIDENT

A team ran away with a buggy in which rode Dr. Firth and Dr. Flett on Monday. The buggy was upset and the occupants dragged some distance in the top before liberated. Each required the other to do patching up, but neither was seriously injured. However, the buggy was seriously if not fatally injured in the mishap.

DR. B.M. GILL PASSES AWAY

D. Frazier — 13 Nov 2006 10:25:44 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
January 6, 1900

DR. B.M. GILL PASSES AWAY

After many months of illness and suffering daily from last April, Doctor Benjamin M. Gill, prominent Dunsmuir physician and Southern Pacific surgeon, passed away at his Dunsmuir home Thursday December 29, 1899. For some time before the beginning of his last illness, his health had been gradually failing. Born in New York, he was 59 years 4 months and 27 days of age. Graduating from Rush College of Chicago, in 1879, he practiced in Wisconsin. He and Marcie D. Devondorf were wed in New York November 23, 1864, who died in 1880. Five children were born to them, with two, Miss Myrtle Gill and Waldo Gill, surviving.
In 1861 he enlisted in the 10th Pennsylvania Reserves, servivng until end of the Civil War.
In 1882, Dr. Gill and his present wife, Florence A., were wed in Wisconsin. She also survives him.
In 1883 the family came to West Coast, and a few years later, after the sawmill townsite known as Klamathon was started in 1888, he was the Doctor there annd also first Postmaster of that place.
In 1891, he and his family came to Dunsmuir residing here since. Dr. Gill was also prominent in business circles of this area, and always had welfare of young people in mind.
Funeral services were held at the Gill home on Sacramento Avenue Friday afternoon with Rev. Trudgeon officiating. and a choir singing. Interment was in Masonic section of Dunsmuir's Cemetery, under auspices of members of that order.

MRS. J.A. MAXWELL PASSES AWAY

D. Frazier — 13 Nov 2006 10:19:24 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
September 7, 1892

MRS. J.A. MAXWELL PASSES AWAY

Mrs. J.A. Maxwell, formerly Mrs. Green of Yreka, and mother of H.B. Green of the County Seat, died at Igerna last week, aged 69 years, the funeral taking place in Yreka, her old home town on Wednesday. Mrs. Maxwell was one of the earliest residents of Yreka, removing to Igerna on marriage to Mr. Maxwell. She was highly respected by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance; and the sympathy of citizens generally is extended to the bereaved in their sorrow.
G.H. Maxwell and wife, J.A. Maxwell, Mrs. Adams, William Maxwell and others of Igerna Area, were in Yreka to attend the funeral of Mrs. J.A. Maxwell.

JAMES A. MAXWELL

D. Frazier — 13 Nov 2006 10:17:07 GMT

YREKA JOURNAL
December 26, 1894

GRADUALLY THE PIONEERS ARE LEAVING US

Gradually, the pioneers of early day California are leaving us. December 16, 1894, at his home in Igerna, James A. Maxwell peacefully closed his eyes in eternal slumber, while his soul left the aged body and soared away to join the fast increasing sprit band of 49ers, now sojourning beyond the Dark River.
Crossing the plains with ox teams from Illinois in 1849, Mr. Maxwell stayed in California five years, when he again returned home and engaged in the lumber business, furnishing railroad ties to the Illinois Central Railroad. Escaping with but $1,500 out of a fortune of $20,000 during the "wildcat" money panic of 1858, Mr. Maxwell again turned his gaze Westward toward the land of the setting sun, this time accompanied by his family.
The first trip was made with his two elder sons, W.S. and H.B. Maxwell.
Arriving in SanFrancisco on the 14th day of June, 1858, on the second trip to the West Coast area, the Maxwells then started North in the Fall and journeyed over the Old Sullaway Trail on muleback from Old Shasta, in Shasta County, and up the canyon, with all hands arriving in Siskiyou County safe and sound after a lonely trip of many privations and hardships.
Mr. Maxwell located at the head of Shasta Valley with his family and at once embarked in the sawmill business. The deceased also spent considerable money in mining enterprises in the Barkhouse District.
From 1879 to 1884 he conducted a lumberyard in Yreka. At the ripe old age of 82 years, 4 months and 16 days, the grand old pioneer was prepared to quit this busy life with the satisfaction of having faithfully discharged the duties imposed upon him by his God; and as a token of respect to the deceased, we (the Journal) say - "Peace to his ashes."

S.H. BARNARD

D. Frazier — 10 Nov 2006 6:11:35 GMT

MOTT NORTH STAR
November 9, 1887

Mr. S.H. Barnard, 50, one of the proprietors and the General Superintendent of the Company's sawmill at Strawberry Valley, mentioned in the Journal's last issue as having recieved fatal injuries the previous Monday, died the next morning. A rolling hook slipped from a log striking his head. He leaves a wife and three children. Services and interment took place in San Francisco.

LELAND - VOSPER, WED

D. Frazier — 10 Nov 2006 6:09:24 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
January 24, 1891

It seems our genial friend, W.L. Leland, Sisson Mill & Company's Manager, and Miss Jessie Vosper of Sisson, were married on the sly in Virginia City, Nevada, August 16, 1890. They kept their little secret to themselves until last week, when some Sisson people found out about the happy event.

THE SOUTHERN HOTEL

D. Frazier — 10 Nov 2006 6:05:50 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
July 4, 1891

Sims is a station on the railroad 12 1/2 miles South of Dunsmuir, consisting of a depot, section house, siding, etc. A half mile from the depot is the Hazel Creek Postoffice kept by Mr. Southern, as well as the Southern Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Southern have lived there since 1862 and keep the store as well as the Postoffice. He and his wife have a nice family of four daughters. Southern has about 100 acres cultivated, raising hay, stock, vegetables and fruit, etc. The resort has accomondations for 50 boarders at the hotel,

TWO MEN FACE ARSON CHARGES

D. Frazier — 10 Nov 2006 2:21:04 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
October 30, 1897

TWO MEN FACE ARSON CHARGE

To be the first persons indicted and tried under a penal act of Congress, to be acquitted on that inndictment and to be immediately re-arrested on the same charge, are claims to distinction which Butcher and Galpin may have.
They are accused of causing a forest fire burning about 4,000 acres of Government timber land, nearly destroying the Crocker summer home and the Castle Crags Tavern Resort last summer. The men are woodsmen and deerhunters in Shasta County, and are alleged to have set the fire to burn out underbrush to aid them in hunting deer. The frequency and destructiveness of fire on Government forest areas led Congress at its last session to pass an act intended to prevent such fires in the future, which act went into effect last January, setting forth fines up to $5,000 or imprisonment up to 2 years or both.
The Shasta men went to trial Monday, but due to an error in the land description, were released, but immediately upon filing a connected case, were re-arrested and will have their trial in the near future, perhaps within 7 days.

J. CHAMPION'S 40-ACRE TRACT

D.Frazier — 10 Nov 2006 2:16:11 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
October 1, 1898

J. CHAMPION'S 40-ACRE TRACT

Wednesday last, by invitation, Frank Bray and the Dunsmuir News man accompanied Mr. J. Champion for a stroll through the latter gentleman's 40-acre tract of level land he has on the Sacramento River's East side, just below Dunsmuir. We were surprised at richness of the soil and beautiful surroundings; it being an ideal place for summer camping, as the tract is watered by two streams, is well shaded and commands fine views of Castle Peak and Mt. Shasta. Mr. Champion is now having cleared a portion of the land, which he will cultivate, and in spring will erect thereon a summer residence.
Besides the natural beauty surrounding the place, the soil is well adapted to fruit trees, timothy and alfalfa hay, etc.
When the place is improved and buildings completed, Mr. Champion contemplates he will posess some of the finest and most valuable pieces of property in Sacramento Canyon.

PAIR INDICTED FOR SETTING FIRE

D. Frazier — 9 Nov 2006 11:22:45 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
September 18, 1897

PAIR INDICTED FOR SETTING FIRE

The United States Grand Jury has found indictments against Lee Butcher and G. Galpin for setting fire to public domain near Castle Crags. Several weeks ago the pair faced Justice Wicks at Castella, but due to a jury disagreement the case was dropped. Thursday, U.S. Deputy Marshal H.M. Moffett came up from San Francisco in search of the two. He found Butcher that evening near Castle Crags, placing him under arrest. He was found roaming in the woods with the Turpin woman. Butcher was armed to the teeth, but Moffett was accompanied by W.S. Conway, and they soon had the fellow in custody and lodged him in jail for safe-keeping. Friday they went to 18th Crossing and found Galpin up a hill cutting wood, and promptly put him under arrest, and also brought him to Dunsmuir. The pair will be taken to San Francisco to be tried in U.S. District Court in that city.

FIRE BURNS SEVERAL HOUSES - S.P. NEHER

D. Frazier — 9 Nov 2006 11:20:29 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
June 29, 1895

FIRE BURNS SEVERAL HOMES - S.P. NEHER

About 6 p.m., Thursday, smoke was noted hanging over the roof of S.P. Neher's residence. The alarm quickly caused everybody to rush to the scene, but there was no hose, hydrants or water to speak of. P.F. Furlong and Harry Clark got to the roof but couldn't get water up there. The first hose coupled to the hydrant burst. Willing hands carried out furniture to safety. Soon houses on both sides started to burn, and when water of any force was finally obtained, it was played on them. However, the house on the North, also owned by Neher, was doomed. So furniture was carried out. Charley Gill's house on South side, was saved by streams of water played by men on the roof. The last Neher house burned was occupied by George Allen, Railroad Blacksmith, and family. Mr. Murtis, Neher's father-in-law, who had belongings and clothes in the upper story, lost all. Mr. S.P. Neher carried no insurance.
W. Herzinger and H.H. Kingery worked so hard fighting fire they were nearly overcome with exhaustion. Dunsmuir needs to organize a good fire Department.
S.P. Neher will construct three new houses, two replacing those burned; and one on a lot across the street.

RICH GOLD BELT DISCOVERED

D. Frazier — 9 Nov 2006 11:17:38 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
July 29, 1895

RICH GOLD BELT DISCOVERED

Old man Anderson, a rancher near Kosk Creek in Shasta County, has been telling people for years that he knew where the Lost Cabin Mine was located. However, no one placed confidence in his story until he had an interview with Mr. William Murray, who concluded it was worth looking into, which he did.
The result is that he found a gold bearing belt 800 feet wide and 7,500 feet long, with samples assayed at the U.S. Mint, and by Murray's brother at Redding Assay Works, as averaging $50 in gold and $6 in silver per ton. The ore is black quartz also showing iron and copper.
The find is by a stream and could be mined and milled easily. The company owns 800 miners inches of water at 500 foot tall. The mine site is 60 miles Northeast of Redding, near where Kosk Creek joins Pit River. Present owners of the property are: Clay Taylor, Sylvester Hull, W. Murray, James Murray, L. Hotaling, and L. Eilers of Redding; and Messrs. Smith, Brackett and Anderson of Kosk Creek.

GEORGE P. WINTERBOTTOM

D. Frazier — 9 Nov 2006 10:05:08 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
November 2, 1893

George P. Winterbottom, 23, died October 26, at residence of Watson Cookman, death being from mountain fever despite combined efforts of Doctors Flett and Tregloan. George was born in 1870 at Henryburg, Canada. He came to Sisson with a brother, Henry, in March of 1892, working at Nelson & McKenzie Sawmill. Besides his brother mentioned, cousins, Mr. and Mrs. J. Barr of Sisson; his mother, another brother and sisters in Boston survive. Funeral rites were held October 27, at Mill Camp School House, with interment in Dunsmuir I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

IGERNA - BIRTH OF FIRST CHILD

D. Frazier — 9 Nov 2006 10:02:16 GMT

MT. SHASTA HERALD
January 13, 1892

Igerna, a small town, established about 4 years since (sometime in 1888,) on the C.&O. Railroad line, about 8 miles North of Sisson, is now beginning to show some indications of an increased population. The climatic influences are beneficial to the adult, and water is said to be first class. The surroundings contain all requisits to sustain a much larger population, as there is plenty of work there. However, no increase has occurred until the present when on January 1, 1892, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen J. Bagley, the first child born in that town.

COLLIS P. HUNTINGTON

D. Frazier — 9 Nov 2006 2:47:10 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
August 11, 1900

Collis P. Huntington, the Napoleon of Railroad and steamship lines, died of a heart attack at a Blue Mountain Resort in New York State. His wife was at his bedside when the end came. The millionaire's funeral took place August 10 in New York. The Dunsmuir Shops were closed during the day out of respect.

ABNER WEED REPLIES TO RUMORS

D. Frazier — 9 Nov 2006 2:45:11 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
October 20, 1900

ABNER WEED REPLIES TO RUMORS

Abner Weed, Republican candidate for Supervisor from District Two, most emphatically denied rumors that he favors imposing a road tax upon laboring men. He never was nor is he now in favor of such a proposition. This rumor is likely one of the Democratic roarbacks usually sprung on Republican candidates just on election eve. Our Democratic friends are getting hard up for something to say against Mr. Weed, when resorting to such tactics. The Republicans could not have chosen a better man, than Abner Weed for the important office of County Supervisor. He is in every way fitted for the position to which he aspires. He is a modest, unassuming gentleman, attending strictly to his own business, and if elected will look out for interests of taxpayers to their entire satisfaction.
One especially good point in favor of Mr. Weed is the manner in which he treats mill employees. He pays highest wages, and boards his men well, and if his sawmill stops for a day or two in stormy weather, or a man is laid up for a few days by injury or sickness, there is no charge for board; and when payday comes, they get coin or check, and are free to go where they please to trade. Mr. Weed is a large employer of workers. Why shouldn't taxpayers support a man like Mr. Weed, who pays heavy taxes and consumes large amounts of products produced by local farmers?

PAT FURLONG INCIDENT

D. Frazier — 9 Nov 2006 2:41:22 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
May 16, 1891

The quiet of Dunsmuir was disturbed Thursday night. Pat Furlong was stabbed in the abdomen, and C. Hensen who lives with a woman in an immoral house, has been arrested. It seems Furlong rented a house to some women and Hensen came to live in the house. The trouble was over rent. Tuesday the two had a fight and Hensen's face got battered badly. Meeting on the street Thursday night, the fight was resumed and the stabbing took place, with J.H. Kneeland arresting Hensen. Doctors Gill and Flett, expect Furlong to recover. Hensen was bound over to Superior Court by Judge J. Jones and taken to Yreka.

DUNSMUIR POSTMASTER SHEAFOR PASSES AWAY

D. Frazier — 9 Nov 2006 2:37:53 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
May 12, 1900

DUNSMUIR POSTMASTER SHEAFOR PASSES AWAY

Postmaster J.J. Sheafor passed away at his Dunsmuir home Monday evening of this week, after only a few days illness.
Jacob Jasper Sheafor was born in Boaz, Wisconsin May 11, 1854, and died May 7, 1900, aged 46 years. In 1870 he came to Roseville, California, farming 15 years. In 1887 he and Miss Gussie Mertes were married. She survives him, as do his aged parents in Boaz, Wisconsin. Deceased was a nephew of S.P. Neher of Dunsmuir and I. Neher of Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
Sheafor came to Siskiyou County in 1885, engaging in lumbering and sawmilling before the railroad came through Siskiyou County, at a site near what became Mott in 1887, the firm being J.J. Scott & Company, comprised of J.J. Scott, M.J. Neher, W.W. Shattuck and J.J. Sheafor.
In 1893 the Sheafors moved to Dunsmuir, residing here since. He was appointed Dunsmuir Postmaster by President McKinley, which position he served exceedingly well up to the time of his death.
Remains were taken to Roseville where services were held, and interment took place in the family plot Wednesday, under auspices of Roseville I.O.O.F. Lodge. He was also a member of Crystal Tent Knights of Maccabees of Dunsmuir. The sympathy of the community goes to the widow, a well known teacher the past 5 years in Dunsmuir elementary school, and the other relatives of deceased.
On May 12, bondsmen for the late J.J. Sheafor, appointed Miss Frankie Kilborn as temporary Postmistress on recommendation of U.S. Postal Inspector L.H. Bricker, in Dunsmuir this week in his official capacity. Appointment of Miss Kilborn is a most excellent one, the young lady for some time has been a Deputy under Sheafor, and is familiar with all details of the office. She is assisted by Mrs. H.B. Basham.

STABBING IN SISSON

D. Frazier — 8 Nov 2006 4:31:03 GMT

YREKA JOURNAL
April 15, 1891

A man named T. Davis, stabbed Charles Smith, barkeeper at Sisson's El Monte Hotel Saturday, inflicting a flesh wound in an arm. At an examination Monday Davis was bound over on charge of assault with a deadly weapon, with intent to commit murder. It is said the men had a quarrel over some matter.

BLOHM GIVES CHASE

D. Frazier — 8 Nov 2006 4:29:40 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
May 9, 1891

Two men boarders left Shasta View Hotel at Mott rather quietly Thursday morning without settling their bill. Mr. Blohm hired a team and rig, giving chase, overtaking the men at Upper Soda Springs. Blohm took a watch and chain as remembrance, and let them go their merry way.

GROUP OF CHINESE RAIDED

D. Frazier — 8 Nov 2006 4:28:22 GMT

MOTT NORTH STAR
April 26, 1890

John McGeehin, Mott Constable, and Mose Glidden, raided a group of about thirty Chinese playing "tan" in a tent down the canyon Friday night. However, most dove out under the tent flaps except one, trying to scoop up money on a table. The prisoner, taken before Justice Clark was sentenced to $200 fine or jail. He chose jail. The officers were quite brave as most of the players were armed either with knife or revolver.

HALSTROM DEATH

D.Frazier — 8 Nov 2006 1:35:29 GMT

SISSON MASCOT
February 1, 1893

Miss Halstrom, 49, frightfully burned by a kerosene lamp explosion at Sisson last September, died January 21, 1893, after a long siege of suffering, during which she was carefully attended by Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Lawrence, with kind aid from citizens generally. Funeral services were held by Rev. J. Ray at the Sisson M.E. Church.

GOLD NUGGETS FROM DAWSON

D. Frazier — 7 Nov 2006 10:28:10 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
September 16, 1899

GOLD NUGGETS FROM DAWSON

G.D. Cummings, former editor and publisher of Dunsmuir News, and who recently returned from 1 1/2 years in the Klondike, where he spent his time shoveling gold, showed the present News man 12 golden nuggets this week taken from his claim near Dawson. Each nugget valued about $10. It is believed that McGinty made a full ten-strike in his Klondike mining adventure. Besides Cummings, three other Dunsmuir people returned from the Klondike last week. They are Mr. and Mrs. John Pearson and Mrs. Agnes D. Gillis.

DUNSMUIR DEATH

D. Frazier — 7 Nov 2006 10:26:00 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
June 24, 1899

After a lingering illness, Hattie B., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Indian Johnnie, died June 21, 1899, at their summer camp above Dunsmuir. The funeral took place the next day, with burial near the camp, where waters of the Sacramento will ever sing a requiem to the little silent sleeper.

DUNSMUIR TAILOR DIES

D. Frazier — 7 Nov 2006 10:23:49 GMT

YREKA JOURNAL
September 2, 1899

DUNSMUIR TAILOR DIES

William H. King, native of Ireland, who came to Dunsmuir 8 years ago with his family, establishing a tailor shop, died August 30, aged 63. He leaves his wife, the former Sarah Louden, whom he wed in 1879 in New York; a daughter in New York and a brother in Australia. Services and interment were held in Dunsmuir Friday.

GUNSHOTS CLAIM LIVES OF TWO

D. Frazier — 7 Nov 2006 10:21:19 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
August 12, 1899

GUNSHOTS CLAIM LIVES OF TWO

While Mrs. W.G. Brown and her son-in-law, were going to the depot, where she was to take the train for Sisson, they were met by the husband from whom the woman had been seperated about 16 months, because of his dissolute habits and jealousy. He drew a revolver exclaiming, "I've got you now!" He fired three shots with the first striking the woman's wrist, as she carried her hand at the waist, passing through the wrist. The ball struck her belt buckle, following the belt around the body. As she turned to run, shots 2 and 3 struck her back, and she fell into a ditch. After directing the 4th shot at the son-in-law but missing, the man turned the weapon to his own head and fired. He fell dead partially on the dead woman. Mrs. Brown had for some time been living with her married daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Scruggs, at the Wheeler Sawmill. Coroner Green of Shasta County came Sunday holding an inquest. The man was buried in Shasta county. Remains of the woman were buried in Dunsmuir's Cemetery with Christian services.

ZENT - CARTER, WED

D. Frazier — 7 Nov 2006 10:18:04 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
June 24, 1899

A home wedding in Shasta City Sunday, June 11, 1899, united in marriage Miss Ida W. Zent of Deadwood, and Milton G. Carter, son of W.L. Carter of the Shasta Courier, and employed on his father's newspaper. The bride is a daughter of Isaac Zent, prominent Deadwood mine owner, and sister to Miss Zent of Dunsmuir.

MUEHE - FREEL, WED

D. Frazier — 7 Nov 2006 9:25:45 GMT

DUNSMUIR NEWS
June 29, 1895

Mr. and Mrs. William F. Muehe recieved a warm welcome on return to Dunsmuir from the East. The bride is the former Miss Rose K. Freel of Chariton, Iowa, a sister to Danny Freel of Dunsmuir, and visited here last summer on vacation.

A.K. SHAW - Siskiyou Co. Ca

D. Frazier — 9 Nov 2006 1:33:17 GMT

SISSON MASCOT
August 30, 1894

A.K. Shaw, native of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, met with a fatal accident at the Red Cross Sawmill Monday. It seems that while engaged in making repairs he became caught in a large machinery belt and was hurled into eternity among the cogwheels, gears and other moving machinery. Found some hours later, his funeral was held yesterday under auspices of the K.P. Lodge, with interment in Dunsmuir's Cemetery.