Ellen (Gardiner) Reid1

F, d. before 1900
Last Edited10 Mar 2019
     Ellen (Gardiner) Reid married Thomas C. Reid on 23 November 1881 at Tuolumne Co., CA.1,2,3 Ellen (Gardiner) Reid died before 1900.4
     Ellen (Gardiner) Reid was also known as Miss Ellen Gardiner.2

Family

Thomas C. Reid b. Aug 1825, d. Apr 1904

Citations

  1. [S2799] Carlo M. De Ferrari Archives.
  2. [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012.
  3. [S194] Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society, Tuo Co Mariages.
  4. [S2170] 1 June 1900 United States of America, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 3, Tuolumne, California; Roll: 116; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1240116.

Alfred Brodie

M, b. April 1874
FatherThomas Brodie1 b. 1828, d. 1901
Last Edited25 Sep 2014
     Alfred Brodie was born in April 1874 at Scotland. He was the son of Thomas Brodie.1 Alfred Brodie married Mary H. Harper on 1 April 1901 at Gravel Ranch at Gravel Ranch, Tuolumne Co., California; At Gravel Ranch, near Groveland, April 1, 1901 by F. Murrow, J.P. Alfred Brodie and Miss Mary Harper.
The Union Democrat
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     Alfred Brodie appeared on the census of 1900 at Tuolumne Co., Calfornia; 1900 Census of 3-Twp, Tuolumne Co., CA
Series: T623 Roll: 116 Page: 42

Alfred Brodie b. Apr 1874 SCT single / farmer
arrived in America 1896, naturalization papers filed.4 He and Mary (Harper) Brodie lived on 1 April 1901 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.3 Alfred Brodie and Mary (Harper) Brodie appeared on the census of 1910 at San Mateo Co., California; Note that this family is indexed as surname BOODLE. All data in the record matches that for Alfred and Mary (Harper) Brodie, formerly of Groveland.5 Alfred Brodie was 5/17/2011

Info from:

Del Brodie
106 Main St., #113
Houlton, ME 04730-2123
deer25wood@hotmail.com

1-506-459-0893
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1900 Census of 3-Twp, Tuolumne Co., CA
Series: T623 Roll: 116 Page: 42

Alfred Brodie b. Apr 1874 SCT single / farmer
arrived in America 1896, naturalization papers filed
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1910 United States Federal Census
about Alfred Boodle
Name: Alfred Boodle
[Alfred Brodie]
[Alfred Broche]
[Alfred Brodie]
Age in 1910: 35
[36]
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1874
[1874]
Birthplace: Scotland
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Scotland
Mother's Birth Place: Scotland
Spouse's Name: Mary Boodle
Home in 1910: Township 2, San Mateo, California
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Year of immigration: 1896 / papers filed
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Alfred Boodle 35
[36]
Mary Boodle 35 wife
Alfred H Boodle 6 son
Afel M Boodle 5 son
William B Boodle 4 son
Annie Boodle 29 sister

arv. 1896 naturalization papers have been submitted
teamster w/express co.
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Daly City Record
July 25 1913
Location: Daly City
Source: Daly City - Serramonte Library

Description: General
Vol. 5 No. 17 Friday, July 25, 1913

Alfred BRODIE has petitioned to have absolutely invested in him, lots A, B, C, 1, 2, block C, San Mateo Heights. His wife, Mary H. BRODIE, who held a certain interest in the property, died on September 30, 1912.
- - - - - on 25 July 1913 at San Mateo Heights, San Mateo Co., California.6

Family

Mary (Harper) Brodie b. c 1874, d. 30 Sep 1912
Children

Citations

  1. [S234] Karen Davis, "Karen Davis Research", nformation provided to Groveland Museum History Resource Center May 2011 by family researcher Del Brodie.
  2. [S234] Karen Davis, "Karen Davis Research", information provided to Groveland Museum History Resource Center May 2011 by family researcher Del Brodie gives a 4 Apr marriage date.
  3. [S2298] Union Democrat, see citation detail, As reported in the Union Democrat in April 1901, married At Gravel Ranch, near Groveland, April 1, 1901 by F. Murrow, J.P. Alfred Brodie and Miss Mary Harper.
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    Note that in the same 6 Apr issue the Union Democrat repported in its Local Brevities column that Last Tuesday County Clerk Doyle issued a marriage license to Alfred Brodie, aged 28, and Mary Harper, aged 26, both of Groveland. "Last Tuesday" would have been 2 April.
  4. [S1687] 1900 US Census, unknown repository address, population schedule, Twp 3, Sheet 42, ALFRED BRODIE, born Apr 1874 Scotland, single, farmer. Arrived in America 1896, naturalization papers filed.
  5. [S1688] 1910 US Census, San Mateo Co., California, population schedule, , ED, SD, Sheet nn (page nnn stamped), Dwelling, Household, ALFRED BRODIE, Head, age 35m born Scotland, both parents born Scotland, white male to US 1896, Naturalization papers filed, employed as teamster with express company; Wife Mary Brodie age 35; son Alfred H Brodie, age 6 years; son Abel M Brodie, age 5 years, son William B Brodie, age 4 years; sister Annie B Brodie, age 29 years.
  6. [S234] Karen Davis, "Karen Davis Research", from the Daly City Record, July 25 1913 (Daly City, CA)
    repository: Daly City - Serramonte Library
    Vol. 5 No. 17 Friday, July 25, 1913 - Alfred BRODIE has petitioned to have absolutely invested in him, lots A, B, C, 1, 2, block C, San Mateo Heights. His wife, Mary H. BRODIE, who held a certain interest in the property, died on September 30, 1912.

Mary (Harper) Brodie

F, b. circa 1874, d. 30 September 1912
Last Edited1 Oct 2014
     Mary (Harper) Brodie was born circa 1874. She married Alfred Brodie, son of Thomas Brodie, on 1 April 1901 at Gravel Ranch at Gravel Ranch, Tuolumne Co., California; At Gravel Ranch, near Groveland, April 1, 1901 by F. Murrow, J.P. Alfred Brodie and Miss Mary Harper.
The Union Democrat
-----------.1,2 Mary (Harper) Brodie died on 30 September 1912 at San Mateo Co., California.3
     Mary (Harper) Brodie was also known as Mary H. Harper.4 She and Alfred Brodie lived on 1 April 1901 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.2 Mary (Harper) Brodie and Alfred Brodie appeared on the census of 1910 at San Mateo Co., California; Note that this family is indexed as surname BOODLE. All data in the record matches that for Alfred and Mary (Harper) Brodie, formerly of Groveland.5

Family

Alfred Brodie b. Apr 1874
Children

Citations

  1. [S234] Karen Davis, "Karen Davis Research", information provided to Groveland Museum History Resource Center May 2011 by family researcher Del Brodie gives a 4 Apr marriage date.
  2. [S2298] Union Democrat, see citation detail, As reported in the Union Democrat in April 1901, married At Gravel Ranch, near Groveland, April 1, 1901 by F. Murrow, J.P. Alfred Brodie and Miss Mary Harper.
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    Note that in the same 6 Apr issue the Union Democrat repported in its Local Brevities column that Last Tuesday County Clerk Doyle issued a marriage license to Alfred Brodie, aged 28, and Mary Harper, aged 26, both of Groveland. "Last Tuesday" would have been 2 April.
  3. [S2655] Daly City Record, 25 July 1913, unk, Alfred BRODIE has petitioned to have absolutely invested in him, lots A, B, C, 1, 2, block C, San Mateo Heights. His wife, Mary H. CRODIE, who held a certain interest in the property, died on September 30, 1912.
  4. [S234] Karen Davis, "Karen Davis Research", nformation provided to Groveland Museum History Resource Center May 2011 by family researcher Del Brodie.
  5. [S1688] 1910 US Census, San Mateo Co., California, population schedule, , ED, SD, Sheet nn (page nnn stamped), Dwelling, Household, ALFRED BRODIE, Head, age 35m born Scotland, both parents born Scotland, white male to US 1896, Naturalization papers filed, employed as teamster with express company; Wife Mary Brodie age 35; son Alfred H Brodie, age 6 years; son Abel M Brodie, age 5 years, son William B Brodie, age 4 years; sister Annie B Brodie, age 29 years.

William Haigh

M, b. circa 1869
Last Edited30 Nov 2017
     William Haigh was born circa 1869 at California.1
     He Brother of John P. Haigh #907. He appeared on the census of 1870 at Mariposa Co., California.2 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Kern Co., California.1 He Sister died on 14 August 1915 at Tuolumne Co., California.3

Citations

  1. [S2169] 1 June 1880 Records of the Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration, Census Place: Tehachipa, Kern, California; Roll: 66; Family History Film: 1254066; Page: 567B; Enumeration District: 018; Image: 0438.
  2. [S2168] 1 June 1870 Population schedules, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration, Census Place: Township 4, Mariposa, California; Roll: M593_74; Page: 141B; Image: 284; Family History Library Film: 545573.
  3. [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012, 14 Aug 1915.

Alice (Pool) Stanley

F, b. circa 1866, d. 3 December 1941
FatherThomas Pindar Pool1 b. c 1815, d. 2 Oct 1887
MotherKatherine (Kearns) Pool1 d. 28 Feb 1907
Last Edited19 Jan 2018
     Alice (Pool) Stanley was born circa 1866 at California.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Pindar Pool and Katherine (Kearns) Pool.1 Alice Pool married Charles J Stanley, son of Daniel Stanley and Lois (Parsons) Stanley, on 28 November 1885 at Second Garrotte, Tuolumne Co., California.2,3 Alice (Pool) Stanley died on 3 December 1941.4,5 She was buried at Hills Ferry Cemetery, Newman, Stanislaus Co., California.4
     Alice (Pool) Stanley was also known as Ann Pool.1 Alice (Pool) Stanley was also known as Alice Pool. Alice (Pool) Stanley appeared on the census of 1870 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA, as a daughter in the household of Thomas Pindar Pool; Initials only and hard to read.6 Alice Pool appeared on the census of 1880 at 4th Township, Tuolumne Co., California, as a daughter in the household of Thomas Pindar Pool and Katherine (Kearns) Pool.7 Alice (Pool) Stanley appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Charles J Stanley at Stanislaus Co., CA.8 Alice (Pool) Stanley appeared on the census of 1930 at Stanislaus Co., CA; Widow.9 She appeared on the census of 1940 at Stanislaus Co, CA; Widow.10

Family

Charles J Stanley b. c 1859, d. 1918

Citations

  1. [S2168] 1 June 1870 Population schedules, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration, 19 August 1870 - ... ANN POOL, age 3, female white, at home, born California, mother foreign born.
  2. [S2820] Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society, Tuo Co Mariages, 1850-1900, CHARLES L (or I?) STANLEY and ALICE POOL married 28 Nov 1885 in Second Garrotte. Recorded in Tuolumne Co. Marriage Register Vol 4, pg 053.
  3. [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012.
  4. [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, ALICE POOL STANLEY female born California 21 June 1867, died San Francisco CA 03 Dec 1941 age 74. Mother's maiden name CARIN, father's surname POOL.
  6. [S2168] 1 June 1870 Population schedules, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration, 19 August 1870 - T J POOL, age 63, wmale white miner, $100, $50, born Massachusetts, father foreign born, white male citizen over 21 years; S A POOL, age 50, female white, keeping house, born Ireland, both parents foreign born; J A POOL, age 19, male white, miner, born Prince Edward Island, mother foreign born; L L POOL, age 14, female white, at school, born California, mother foreign born; C C POOL, age 11 years, female white, at school, born California, mother foreign born; Wm POOL, age 9, male white, at school, born California, mother foreign born; H A POOL, age 8, female white, at school, born California, mother foreign born; E C POOL, age 6, female white, at home; born California, mother foreign born; ANN POOL, age 3, female white, at home, born California, mother foreign born.
  7. [S2833] 1880 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, Tuolumne Co., ED 111, SD 2, Sheet 20-c (page 213 stamped), Dwelling 275, Household 278, 18 June 1880 - THOMAS POOL, head, age 64 years, Married, farm laborer, born Massachusetts, father born England, mother born Massachusetts; CATHERINE POOL , wife, white female age 50, married, keeping house, born Ireland, both parents born Ireland, cannot read or write; ELIZABETH POOL , daughter, white female age 16 years, single, at home, born California, father born Massachusetts, mother born Ireland; ALICE POOL , daughter, white female age 14 years, at home, born California, father born Massachusetts, mother born Ireland; SARAH COCHRAN, white female age 10 years, single grasnddaughter, at school, born Californoa, father born Massachusetts, mother born Prince Edward Island; CATHERINE COCHRAN, white female age 10 years, granddaughter, single, born California, father born Massachusetts, mother born Prince Edward Island, at school; STELLA COCHRAN, white female age 8 years, grasnddaughter, single, born California, father born Massachusetts, mother born Prince Edward Island, at school; FRED COPE, white male age 4 years, grandson, born California, father born Pennsylvania, mother born California.
  8. [S2161] 15 April 1910 Records of the Bureau of the Census, unknown repository address, The 1910 census includes all fifty U.S. states and Washington D.C., as well as Military and Naval Forces, and Puerto Rico.
  9. [S2163] Unknown record type, NARA, Wahington DC.
  10. [S1839] 1940 US Census, NARA, Wahington DC.

Jack Welch

M, d. 22 October 1910
Last Edited1 Mar 2008
     Jack Welch died on 22 October 1910; Died: Above Groveland, October 19, 1910, Jack Welch, a native of California, aged 38 years.
The Union Democrat.
     He Shoots His Companion:
Farmer Jones Fires Several shots and Kills Jack Welch for Unknown Reason.
Thomas N. Jones, a farmer residing on his own ranch, situated on the Middle fork of the Tuolumne river, near the old Drew place, and about 18 miles above Groveland, shot to death Jack Welch Wednesday Evening. The crime was committed about 6 o'clock in the evening, and was not witnessed by any person, save the man who executed the fatal work. Later parties arrived on the scene and a messenger was dispatch to Groveland to inform the authorities of what had happened. Justice J. C. DeFerrari was apprised of the tragedy and in turn notified Coroner Burden. The Coroner directed the justice to proceed to the scene and hold an inquest.
he official inquiry and investigation, while searching and close, failed to reveal just what precipitated the scene and hold an inquest.
he official inquiry and investigation, while searching and close, failed to reveal just what precipitated the tragedy, other than both men had been drinking more or less heavily. Justice DeFerrari found the body of Welch on the ground beneath a shed roof adjoining the dwelling house. These was a hole in the side of Welch's body. No weapons of any kind were found upon or around where Welch was stretched out upon the ground.
The only person in the near vicinity when the shooting occurred was Mrs. Hazel Ferretta, a young married daughter of Jones, who had come to her father's place on September 13th from one of the northern counties. Mrs. Ferretta was a witness at the inquest, but she could not, or at least did not, make any statement regarding what caused the trouble. She was in the house, according to her statement, when she heard either three or four shots. She did not see who fired them. In regard to the number of shots she was corroborated by other witnesses living at a distance who stated they had heard from two to four shots.
About an hour after the shooting Chas. White and Charles Jones, the latter a brother of the accused man, arrived on the scene. Welch was still alive and conscious. He asked for and was given a drink of water, dying fifteen minutes later.
The acting Coroner secured the automatic revolver with which the shooting had been done. Jones did not make any statement regarding the affair. He was placed under arrest by Constable J. H. DeMartini, who will lodge him in the county jail this Friday afternoon. He is a widower, aged 46 years. Last week he perfected his title to government land, submitting the proof before County Clerk Doyle in this city.
Jack Welch, the slain man, was 38 years old and a laborer. It was learned that deceased was a resident of Calaveras county at one time and inquiries directed by Coroner Burden elicited the response that Welch's parents, now both dead, had been residents of that county, and that a sister is living somewhere in San Joaquin county. Attempts to locate her have failed.
Undertaker Harry Burden went to Groveland, where he will receive and convey the remains to Sonora. coroner Burden will have a post mortem examination made, and if no word is received from relatives in the meantime, will conduct the funeral from his undertaking parlors today.
The Union Democrat on 22 October 1910. He was a witness Held for Manslaughter with Thomas N. Jones on 29 October 1910.1 Jack Welch Held for Manslaughter: Daughter Testifies She Heard Welch Threaten to Make Assault Upon Her Father:
The preliminary examination of Thomas N. Jones for the killing of Jack Welch on the 19th last, was held before Justice J. C. DeFerrari at Groveland on Wednesday.
the evidence submitted at the hearing indicates that Jones' defense will be self-defense. It was disclosed as stated in the Democrat that the men had been drinking. Shortly before the shooting they were in the house, and according to the testimony of Mrs. Hazel Feretta, the 16 year old married daughter of Jones, a moment after they stepped outside the house she heard Welch say "I'll knock your block off." Shots followed. It is contended from the nature of the wound in Welch's body, the bullet ranging upward, that Jones was in a prostrate position when he fired the fatal shot. The men were equal in stature.
At the conclusion of the evidence Justice DeFerrari held Jones to answer for manslaughter. The defendant's bonds were fixed at $500, which were readily supplied by Frank L. Cassarreto and H. M. DeFerrari. district Attorney Holland appeared for the people in the case and F. P Otis for the defendant.
The Union Democrat on 29 October 1910.

Citations

  1. [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012.

Hazel Jones

F, b. circa 1895, d. after 1911
FatherThomas N. Jones b. b 14 Feb 1866, d. 18 Feb 1918
Last Edited25 Apr 2018
     Hazel Jones was born circa 1895 at Butte Co., CA;
Brief Bio:

Hazel was divorced from John Ferrette in Tuolumne Co in 1911.

Unsure what happended after that.1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas N. Jones. Hazel Jones died after 1911; Guesstimate.
     She Witness to murder
Shoots His Companion:
Farmer Jones Fires Several shots and Kills Jack Welch for Unknown Reason.
Thomas N. Jones, a farmer residing on his own ranch, situated on the Middle fork of the Tuolumne river, near the old Drew place, and about 18 miles above Groveland, shot to death Jack Welch Wednesday Evening. The crime was committed about 6 o'clock in the evening, and was not witnessed by any person, save the man who executed the fatal work. Later parties arrived on the scene and a messenger was dispatch to Groveland to inform the authorities of what had happened. Justice J. C. DeFerrari was apprised of the tragedy and in turn notified Coroner Burden. The Coroner directed the justice to proceed to the scene and hold an inquest.
he official inquiry and investigation, while searching and close, failed to reveal just what precipitated the scene and hold an inquest.
he official inquiry and investigation, while searching and close, failed to reveal just what precipitated the tragedy, other than both men had been drinking more or less heavily. Justice DeFerrari found the body of Welch on the ground beneath a shed roof adjoining the dwelling house. These was a hole in the side of Welch's body. No weapons of any kind were found upon or around where Welch was stretched out upon the ground.
The only person in the near vicinity when the shooting occurred was Mrs. Hazel Ferretta, a young married daughter of Jones, who had come to her father's place on September 13th from one of the northern counties. Mrs. Ferretta was a witness at the inquest, but she could not, or at least did not, make any statement regarding what caused the trouble. She was in the house, according to her statement, when she heard either three or four shots. She did not see who fired them. In regard to the number of shots she was corroborated by other witnesses living at a distance who stated they had heard from two to four shots.
About an hour after the shooting Chas. White and Charles Jones, the latter a brother of the accused man, arrived on the scene. Welch was still alive and conscious. He asked for and was given a drink of water, dying fifteen minutes later.
The acting Coroner secured the automatic revolver with which the shooting had been done. Jones did not make any statement regarding the affair. He was placed under arrest by Constable J. H. DeMartini, who will lodge him in the county jail this Friday afternoon. He is a widower, aged 46 years. Last week he perfected his title to government land, submitting the proof before County Clerk Doyle in this city.
Jack Welch, the slain man, was 38 years old and a laborer. It was learned that deceased was a resident of Calaveras county at one time and inquiries directed by Coroner Burden elicited the response that Welch's parents, now both dead, had been residents of that county, and that a sister is living somewhere in San Joaquin county. Attempts to locate her have failed.
Undertaker Harry Burden went to Groveland, where he will receive and convey the remains to Sonora. coroner Burden will have a post mortem examination made, and if no word is received from relatives in the meantime, will conduct the funeral from his undertaking parlors today.
The Union Democrat on 22 October 1910. She was a witness Held for Manslaughter with Thomas N. Jones on 29 October 1910.1

Citations

  1. [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012.
  2. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995.

Miss Nellie Pierce

F, b. circa 1893, d. 9 September 1910
FatherRev. Wm. Pierce b. c 1870, d. 1956
Step-motherMamie (Gould) Pierce1 b. c 1881, d. 1947
Last Edited1 Sep 2015
     Miss Nellie Pierce was born circa 1893.2 She was the daughter of Rev. Wm. Pierce and Mamie (Gould) Pierce.1 Miss Nellie Pierce died on 9 September 1910 at Near Coulterville; Accident w/runaway horses.2
     Miss Nellie Pierce appeared on the census of 1900 at Confidence, Tuolumne Co., California, as a daughter in the household of Rev. Wm. Pierce; Farmer.1

Citations

  1. [S2170] 1 June 1900 United States of America, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration, Confidence, Tuolumne, California; Roll: 116; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1240116.
  2. [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012, 17 Sep 1910 - Girl Instantly Killed, Father Badly Injured:.

Rev. Wm. Pierce

M, b. circa 1870, d. 1956
Last Edited27 Oct 2016
     Rev. Wm. Pierce was born circa 1870 at California.1 He married Mamie (Gould) Pierce on 20 February 1899 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California; Wm's 2nd wife
pr/1900 & 1910 census she had no children of her own.2,3 Rev. Wm. Pierce died in 1956 at Tehama Co., California.4
     He appeared on the census of 1900 at Confidence, Tuolumne Co., California; Farmer.1 He was Methodist Minister in 1910 at Twp. 3, Tuolumne Co., California.2 He appeared on the census of 1910 at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.2 William Maurice Reymann and Flora Vermilla (Haigh) Reymann Wise were married by Rev. Wm. Pierce on 29 March 1910 at Penon Blanco, Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California.5,6 He witnessed the death of Miss Nellie Pierce on 9 September 1910 at Near Coulterville; Accident w/runaway horses.7 Rev. Wm. Pierce lived in 1918 at Millville, Shasta Co., California.8 He witnessed the death of William Pierce Jr. in 1918 at France; Casualty of WWI.8

Family

Mamie (Gould) Pierce b. c 1881, d. 1947
Children

Citations

  1. [S2170] 1 June 1900 United States of America, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration, Confidence, Tuolumne, California; Roll: 116; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0128; FHL microfilm: 1240116.
  2. [S2161] 15 April 1910 Records of the Bureau of the Census, unknown repository address, The 1910 census includes all fifty U.S. states and Washington D.C., as well as Military and Naval Forces, and Puerto Rico., Township 3, Tuolumne, California; Roll: T624_111; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0167; FHL microfilm: 1374124.
  3. [S194] Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society, Tuo Co Mariages.
  4. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.
  5. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004.
  6. [S358] Mariposa Gazette, June 4, 1910 Mariposa Gazette.
  7. [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012, 17 Sep 1910 - Girl Instantly Killed, Father Badly Injured:.
  8. [S234] Karen Davis, "Karen Davis Research", Millville Tidings
    Millville, Shasta County, California
    Friday, December 29, 1918

    MINISTER'S SON DIES FOR DEMOCRACY.

J. W. Forbes

M, b. August 1867, d. after 17 June 1901
Last Edited29 Nov 2017
     J. W. Forbes was born in August 1867 at Canada. He married Alice Rogers in 1893 at Ottowa, Canada. J. W. Forbes married Edith E (Bailey) Forbes on 15 April 1900 at San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California. J. W. Forbes died after 17 June 1901; Guesstimate.
     J. W. Forbes was also known as John W Forbes. J. W. Forbes was also known as Wm W Forbes per 1900 Census, Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., California -- Household 187 there is a Wm. W. Forbes, born August 1867, Canada and his wife Edith E., born August 1874, California. 22 1900 U.S. Census, Oakdale, California; p. 12A, family 188 (Ancestry.com)
Also in the household is a nephew, Perrin B. and Catherine Cottle, listed as grandmother. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., CA.1 He was Forbes Falseness.
His Preliminary Examination Results in His Being Held for Trial on a Charge of Bigamy.
Strong Evidence Against Him.
He taught a Sunday School Class in Oakdale-He writes two interesting letters:
The examination of W. W. forbes, alias J. W. Forbes, was conducted before Justice of the Peace Fred Marrow, at Big Oak Flat, last Friday, and the defendant was bound over to answer a charge of bigamy before the Superior Court. He was brought to Sonora the same day and a short time after the arrival he was returned upon furnishing a $1000 bond, guaranteeing his appearance when wanted for trial.
F. W. Street, Esq.. appeared for Forbes at the preliminary examination and F. F. Otis, Esq. appeared for the people. No testimony was offered on behalf of the defendant, and at the conclusion of the testimony for the prosecution his attorney asked that he be discharged, as no proof had been offered showing that his client was a bigamist.
On the part of the persecution evidence was produced, oral and written, which showed conclusively that the defendant had been married before - a fact which the defendant acknowledged in letters he had written to a relative. These missives were read and the signatures of "W. W. Forbes," "W. Forbes" and "J. W. Forbes" appearing thereon, were positively identified thereon, were positively identified as being in the handwriting of the defendant by his business partner, Fr. W. L. Hood, of Groveland. O. Z. Bailey, a brother of the present Mrs. Forbes, and who collected the evidence against the defendant, also identified the signatures as being those of the man who had married his sister. the Rev. B. J. Gibbons, of Big Oak Flat, occupied a seat in the carriage in which Forbes and his present wife were driven to Big Oak Flat. He heard Forbes assuring her that he would have no trouble in fixing up things after all that he had got a divorce from "Alice" (the name of the alleged wife No. 1, living in Canada) two months before he had married her, and that "Alice" was dead. On cross examination, Rev. Mr. Gibbons said that he had been requested by a clergyman in Ottawa, Canada, to interest himself in the matter. The bride of a year was called to the stand, but her testimony was cut short by an objection of the defendant counsel that a wife could not testify against her husband.The lady, however, testified that she was married to Forbes in San Jose on April 15, 1900. A document was introduced showing that John W. Forbes had, in the city of Montreal in 1893, made a marriage settlement upon one Alive Rogers.
The two letters introduced were written by the defendant from Oakdale to his cousin Arthur t. Forbes at Ottawa. The first one is dated Dec. 4. 1900, and acknowledges the receipt of a letter which had torn opened in transit, and he takes this fling at California people: "these California are the meanest people God ever let live, and especially these Free Methodists. I am getting heartily sick of them and have now just about decided to get out." then he goes on to tell what a glorious climate it is and how he could get independently rich in a few years among the people he so heartily detested, if he would just send him $25. Forbes was a little proud of his standing in the Oakdale community as he says that though only a ranch foreman he mingled with the best society, that his life was an exemplary one in Oakdale, where he "leader of the Episcopal church choir and superintendent of the Sunday school."
Then he inquires about Alice, "What am I to do in this matter, for to go on the way I am living for the rest of my days, I will not. I have made ties in this country and see how I blasted my own life in marrying when I did. I blasted two lives and now I want in some way to fix up." Then he proposes that his cousin find out (1) If Alice would come out here, and (2) if not, would she consent to a divorce. Fearful least Alice should accept the first proposition he adds: "If Alice intends to live in a convent, let her; should she come out here and go to the Catholic Church I had better get out, as I tell you as a brother, Catholics are very little thought of in this community."
Under date of February 14, 1900, just two months before his marriage to Miss Baily, he writes discouragingly to the same cousin, chides him for not answering his letters and threatens to "cut this miserable life damnably sudden." Forbes was looking forward to his marriage and the shadows of the past -- a bride whom he had led to the altar and promised to "love, honor and obey," and to whom he was still united by God and man made laws -- haunted him, and in desperation he writes: " I want to know about Alice, as my future depends on it. I will tell you, honestly, I will not live such a life as I have been doing for anything there is in this life. I can put my shoulder to the wheel and will do so.
The Union Democrat, 6 Apr 1901 on 29 March 1901 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.2 He was Rev. B J Gibbons pressed into an active role in the case against his will. on 3 May 1901 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California.3 He was to be brought to trial on charges of bigamy in Tuolumne Co. Superior Court. on 17 June 1901 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California. Everyone was present except the defendant. He had reputedly fled towards Yosemite Vally the previous Friday, 14 June 1901.4,5

Family 1

Alice Rogers

Family 2

Edith E (Bailey) Forbes b. Aug 1874

Citations

  1. [S2170] 1 June 1900 United States of America, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  2. [S2631] JWW Forbes, Bigamy, Forbes Falseness.
    His Preliminary Examination Results in His Being Held for Trial on a Charge of Bigamy.
    Strong Evidence Against Him.
    He taught a Sunday School Class in Oakdale-He writes two interesting letters:
    The examination of W. W. forbes, alias J. W. Forbes, was conducted before Justice of the Peace Fred Marrow, at Big Oak Flat, last Friday, and the defendant was bound over to answer a charge of bigamy before the Superior Court. He was brought to Sonora the same day and a short time after the arrival he was returned upon furnishing a $1000 bond, guaranteeing his appearance when wanted for trial.
    F. W. Street, Esq.. appeared for Forbes at the preliminary examination and F. F. Otis, Esq. appeared for the people. No testimony was offered on behalf of the defendant, and at the conclusion of the testimony for the prosecution his attorney asked that he be discharged, as no proof had been offered showing that his client was a bigamist.
    On the part of the persecution evidence was produced, oral and written, which showed conclusively that the defendant had been married before - a fact which the defendant acknowledged in letters he had written to a relative. These missives were read and the signatures of "W. W. Forbes," "W. Forbes" and "J. W. Forbes" appearing thereon, were positively identified thereon, were positively identified as being in the handwriting of the defendant by his business partner, Fr. W. L. Hood, of Groveland. O. Z. Bailey, a brother of the present Mrs. Forbes, and who collected the evidence against the defendant, also identified the signatures as being those of the man who had married his sister. the Rev. B. J. Gibbons, of Big Oak Flat, occupied a seat in the carriage in which Forbes and his present wife were driven to Big Oak Flat. He heard Forbes assuring her that he would have no trouble in fixing up things after all that he had got a divorce from "Alice" (the name of the alleged wife No. 1, living in Canada) two months before he had married her, and that "Alice" was dead. On cross examination, Rev. Mr. Gibbons said that he had been requested by a clergyman in Ottawa, Canada, to interest himself in the matter. The bride of a year was called to the stand, but her testimony was cut short by an objection of the defendant counsel that a wife could not testify against her husband.The lady, however, testified that she was married to Forbes in San Jose on April 15, 1900. A document was introduced showing that John W. Forbes had, in the city of Montreal in 1893, made a marriage settlement upon one Alice Rogers.
    The two letters introduced were written by the defendant from Oakdale to his cousin Arthur t. Forbes at Ottawa. The first one is dated Dec. 4. 1900, and acknowledges the receipt of a letter which had torn opened in transit, and he takes this fling at California people: "these California are the meanest people God ever let live, and especially these Free Methodists. I am getting heartily sick of them and have now just about decided to get out." then he goes on to tell what a glorious climate it is and how he could get independently rich in a few years among the people he so heartily detested, if he would just send him $25. Forbes was a little proud of his standing in the Oakdale community as he says that though only a ranch foreman he mingled with the best society, that his life was an exemplary one in Oakdale, where he "leader of the Episcopal church choir and superintendent of the Sunday school."
    Then he inquires about Alice, "What am I to do in this matter, for to go on the way I am living for the rest of my days, I will not. I have made ties in this country and see how I blasted my own life in marrying when I did. I blasted two lives and now I want in some way to fix up." Then he proposes that his cousin find out (1) If Alice would come out here, and (2) if not, would she consent to a divorce. Fearful least Alice should accept the first proposition he adds: "If Alice intends to live in a convent, let her; should she come out here and go to the Catholic Church I had better get out, as I tell you as a brother, Catholics are very little thought of in this community."
    Under date of February 14, 1900, just two months before his marriage to Miss Baily, he writes discouragingly to the same cousin, chides him for not answering his letters and threatens to "cut this miserable life damnably sudden." Forbes was looking forward to his marriage and the shadows of the past -- a bride whom he had led to the altar and promised to "love, honor and obey," and to whom he was still united by God and man made laws -- haunted him, and in desperation he writes: " I want to know about Alice, as my future depends on it. I will tell you, honestly, I will not live such a life as I have been doing for anything there is in this life. I can put my shoulder to the wheel and will do so.
    The Union Democrat.
  3. [S2632] JWW Forbes, Bigamy, Forbes Accuser Roasted
    It seems that the Rev. B. J. Gibbons, of Big Oak Flat, has been roasted by several individuals for taking a more or less prominent part in the arrest ofr J.W. Forbes on a charge of bigamy, and District Attorney Westhall, of Stanislaus county, is out with a card in the "Tuolumne Prospector" to the effect that the reverend gentleman was pressed into the business against his will.

    The Union Democrat, 3 May 1901.
  4. [S2630] JWW Forbes, Bigamy, Mr. Forbes Skips Out.
    He had no good defense to make to the charge of bigamy upon which he was to be tried.

    Three Witnessed from Canada.
    Secured by Property of Wife No. 2- Forbes left Groveland last Friday - Indignant Relatives.

    Last Monday was the date set for the commencement of the trial of J. W. W. Forbes on a charge of bigamy, and nearly every seat in the Superior Court room was occupied, wither by citizens summoned for jury duty, or others who were curious to hear from the lips of those who knew him best the domestic life of the fast and false Mr. Forbes. After excusing a few of the summoned jurors, the Court inquired if counsel was ready to proceed. Mr. Street, who had been retained by the defense, announced that the defendant was not present -- that he had left Groveland the Friday morning previous and had not been heard of since so far as known. It was clear that Forbes, who was fully aware of the damaging evidence against him, and which would, in all probability, have landed him in San Quentin, had left for parts unknown. The Court promptly dictated an order, and the clerk entered it upon the records, declaring the $1000 bonds, with James McCormick and t. A. Hender as sureties, forfeited. An adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock p.m., at which hour the jurymen was excused until a later day.
    Forbes sudden disappearance did not create much surprise. It was generally known that Mrs. Forbes No. 1 was journeying from her home in Ottawa, Canada, to be present at the trial and assist in bringing her erring spouse to the punishment he so richly deserved. J. W. W. Forbes had no desire to meet the little women he led to the altar in faraway Canada, has no excuse to offer for his criminal conduct and preferred to retain his liberty by becoming a fugitive from justice, possibly leaving Mrs. Forbes No. 2 to rejoin him later when the storm blew over and he had reached a safe harbor, unless he should, in the meantime, marry again.
    From all accounts Forbes is an unconscionable scoundrel. His Canada wife arrived in Sonora Monday evening, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Hawkins, the gentleman being an attorney. They were not surprised to learn that Forbes had jumped his bail -- knowing him as they did they considered him capable of doing any contemptible act that would inflict trouble on others. Mr s Forbes, of Canada, is a very intelligent lady of most pleasing appearance. Whatever affection she may have had for Forbes at one time not a spark now remains. She hates him bitterly, and in order that justice might be done she traveled in a sickly condition, at her own expense, hundreds of miles, and intended to face her ungrateful and deserting husband in open Court. Forbes' record is his native country is very unsavory. He pauperized his mother and bled his other relatives without mercy, and after spending his wife's fortune he deserted her. Forbes drifted out West and finally located near Oakdale. Here it was that he met Miss Edith Bailey, and after a short courtship he married her in San Jose in April of last year. Only a few months elapsed before it was whispered about that Forbes had a wife living in Ottawa, Canada. A brother of the California bride commenced to investigate mailers and he was soon in the possession of evidence which left no doubt but what Forbes had cruelly deceived his sister. He caused Forbes to be arrested, and subsequently the defendant was bound over for trial with bonds fixed at $1000. Mrs. Forbes No. 2 was very indignant at her brother for thus rudely disturbing her happy domestic life, and she clung to her husband and refused to believe him guilty. By pledging all of her possessions she was able to secure the two gentlemen who attached their signature to the bond. Forbes immediately returned to Groveland upon his release and from that time up until Thursday of last week he lived at that place. Upon that day he came to Sonora, and it was then he learned the character of the testimony that would be given against him. He knew his case was hopeless, that any jury under heaven's sun would convict him, and he resolved to get out of the way. It is reported that he secured money and a horse in Sonora, returned to Groveland, and was last seen late Friday morning going toward Yosemite Valley.
    Mrs. Forbes No 2 was in Sonora Monday, but she disclaimed all knowledge as to the whereabouts of Forbes. She blamed her brother for all the trouble, and asserted that if he had proceeded differently and informed her of his discoveries, she would have left her husband, but as it was she was disposed to help him all she could. She stated, however, that she had no knowledge that he was to leave.
    The Union Democrat, 22 June 1901.
  5. [S2930] Rolene Kiesling, John W Forbes.

Rev Wm Laffan

M, b. 1877
Last Edited30 Aug 2015
     Rev Wm Laffan was born in 1877 at IRE.1
     He appeared on the census of 1910 at Amador Co., California; Roman Catholic Priest.1 He Celebrated Mass in Mariposa in 1922.2 He lived in 1924 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California; pr/Tuolumne Co Precinct Register. He Surgery @ Groveland Hospital on 21 March 1925 at Rector, St. James Parish.3

Citations

  1. [S2161] 15 April 1910 Records of the Bureau of the Census, unknown repository address, The 1910 census includes all fifty U.S. states and Washington D.C., as well as Military and Naval Forces, and Puerto Rico., Township 1, Amador, California; Roll: T624_73; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1374086.
  2. [S358] Mariposa Gazette, Mariposa Gazette, Number 24, 4 November 1922.
  3. [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012, 21 Mar 1925.

James Emmet Donohue

M, d. before 1900
Last Edited14 Aug 2019
     James Emmet Donohue married Ellen "Nellie (Wilson) Donohue Bartlett, daughter of Henry Wilson and Alice Frances (Luddy) Wilson, on 19 November 1891 at Stanislaus Co., CA.1 James Emmet Donohue died before 1900 at Tuolumne Co?, CA.2
     He My DONOHUE/GILLICK family was in Don Pedro Bar. from early 1850's.
Their graves are now in La Grange at St. Louis Cemetery., moved after the dam flooded the James Donohue Ranch.

James and Annie Gillick Donohue had four children.

James Emmet Donohue
married Mary Ellen Wilson [mother a Luddy] and when he died she remarried Bartlett and they owned The Cliff House on big Oak Flat Road near Buck Meadows. He was also deputy sheriff of Tuol Co. for a while. His granddaughter, Joanne Donohue, was living in Groveland in 2000. Thomas and Philip, James other sons, were both Quartz Miners. James Donohue's daughter Margaret, married Joseph A. Rydberg from Cooperstown who immig.
from Sweden as a child. on 27 February 2008.

Family

Ellen "Nellie (Wilson) Donohue Bartlett b. May 1872, d. 22 Jan 1951

Citations

  1. [S1515] FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S2170] 1 June 1900 United States of America, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.

Mary Ellen (Wilson) Donohue

F, b. circa 1889, d. 1978
FatherHenry Wilson b. c 1835, d. 12 Mar 1900
MotherAlice Frances (Luddy) Wilson b. 1853, d. 25 Oct 1943
Last Edited14 Aug 2019
     Mary Ellen (Wilson) Donohue was born circa 1889.1 She was the daughter of Henry Wilson and Alice Frances (Luddy) Wilson. Mary Ellen (Wilson) Donohue married an unknown person circa 1915; Name:     Morton S Rundel
Gender:     Male
Spouse:     Mary E Wilson
Child:     Morton Stanley Rundel

pr/U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. She married an unknown person between 1921 and 1930; Clarence H Grayson. She married an unknown person between 1941 and 1978; Mr. Austin. She died in 1978 at Tuolumne Co., CA; Name:     Mary Elisabeth Austin
[Mary Austin]
[Mary Elisabeth Wilson]
SSN:     547849743
Gender:     Female
Race:     White
Birth Date:     15 Sep 1891
Birth Place:     Tuolumne Tuo, California
Death Date:     Dec 1978
Father:     Henry Wilson
Mother:     Alice F Luddy
Type of Claim:     Original SSN.
Notes:     Mar 1967: Name listed as MARY ELISABETH AUSTIN; 30 Dec 1987: Name listed as MARY AUSTIN

pr/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.2
     Mary Ellen (Wilson) Donohue was also known as Mary Ellen Wilson. Mary Ellen Wilson appeared on the census of 1900 at Twp 5, Tuolumne Co., CA, as a daughter in the household of Alice Frances (Luddy) Wilson; widowed.3 Mary Ellen (Wilson) Donohue lived in 1920 at Sonoma Co., CA; w/1st hubby Rundel.4 She appeared on the census of 1930 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA; w/2nd hubby Grayson.5 She appeared on the census of 1940 at Tuolumne Co., CA; w/2nd hubby Grayson.6

Citations

  1. [S1515] FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S2170] 1 June 1900 United States of America, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  4. [S2162] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  5. [S2163] Unknown record type, NARA, Wahington DC.
  6. [S1839] 1940 US Census, NARA, Wahington DC.