Della (Martinez) Ratto1

F, b. 19 September 1898, d. 30 August 1977
FatherElias Martinez b. Jul 1872, d. 15 Oct 1920
MotherCaroline (Veloso) Martinez2 b. 25 Feb 1873, d. 3 Apr 1960
Bur-RevO
Last Edited4 Mar 2017
     Della (Martinez) Ratto was born on 19 September 1898 at California. She was the daughter of Elias Martinez and Caroline (Veloso) Martinez.2 Della (Martinez) Ratto married John Ratto circa 1924.3 Della (Martinez) Ratto died on 30 August 1977 at San Mateo, San Mateo Co., California, at age 78; CA death index @ rootsweb.com

RATTO ADELENE I
09/19/1898
F
CALIFORNIA
SAN MATEO
08/30/1977
551-26-7575
78 yrs.4
     Della (Martinez) Ratto was also known as Adeleanta Martinez. Della (Martinez) Ratto was also known as Adeline (Della) Martinez. She appeared on the census of 1900 as a 1-year-old granddaaughter in the household of Saladonia(Galindo) Veloso at San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California; Saladonia is the mother of 9 children, all living. Lena (Veloso) Martinez, her daughter, is the mother of 3 children, all living.5 Adeline (Della) Martinez appeared on the census of 1910 at Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California, as a daughter in the household of Elias Martinez and Caroline (Veloso) Martinez.6 Adeline (Della) Martinez appeared on the census of 1920 at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., CA, as a daughter in the household of Mrs. Caroline Martinez;

Note the age conflict between her birth date as reported on her California Death Registration and her age as reported in this census.7 Della (Martinez) Ratto and John Ratto appeared on the census of 1930 at San Francisco Co., CA.8

Family

John Ratto b. 14 Jul 1896, d. 26 Jul 1955

Citations

  1. Per CA death index.
  2. [S686] 1900 US Census, Santa Clara Co., California, population schedule, San Jose, ED 67, SD 2, Sheet 20-B (follows page 54 stamped), Dwelling Household, 439 N Nineth Sttreet - SALADONIA VELOSO, head, W F born May 1850, age 50 years, married 33 years, mother of 9 children, 9 children living, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, occupation (Ng-0-2-9), does not read, write, or speak English. O-F-H; RICHARD VELOSO, son, W M born Dec 1879, age 20 years, unmarried, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, Day Laborer, can read and write, speaks English; HERNANDEZ VELOSO, son, W M born Mar 1882, age 18 years, unmarried, born California, f ather born Chile, mother born Calfiornia, handyman, can read and write, speaks English; DANIEL VELOSO, W M born Mar 1887, age 13 years, unmarried, born California, father born Chile, mother born California, at school, can read and write, speaks English; BABTIS VELOSO, son, W M born Oct 1889, age 10 years, unmarried, born Calfiornia, father born Chili, mother born California, at school, can read and write, speaks English; CLARA VELOSO, daughter, W F born Jan 1874, age 26, unmarried, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, can read and write, speaks English, no occupation stated; MARY VELOSO, daughter, W F born May 1883, age 17 years, unmarried, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, at school; JENNIE VELOSO, daughter, W F born Mar 1888, age 12 years, unmarried, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, at school, can read and write, speaks English; LENA MARTINEZ, dauaghter, W F born Feb 1875, age 25, Married 6 years, mother of 3 children, 3 children living, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, can read and write, speaks English, no occupation given; PHILLIP MARTINEZ, grandson, W M born Feb 1895, age 5 years, born California, both parents born California; ERNEST MARTINEZ, grandson, W M born June 1896, age 4 years, born California, both parents born California; ADELIANE MARTINEZ, granddaughter, W F born Sep 1898, age 1 year, born Calaifornia, both parents born Calfiornia.
  3. [S2757] 1920 US Census, unknown repository address, population schedule, ED 162, SD 2, Sheet 5-B (follows Page 128 stamped), Dwg 114, Fam 114, 7 Apr 1920 - CAROLINE MARTINEZ, Head, Owns Farm, female white age 44 years, married, can read and write, born California, father born Chili (native Spanish speaker), mother born California (native Spanish speaker), not employed, ERNEST MARTINEZ, son, male white age 22 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English, works as self-employed truck driver; ADELINE MARTINEZ, daughter, female white age 19 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English, employed as waitress in ice cream parlor; RANALDO MARTINEZ, son, male white age 18 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US,speaks English, a soldier in the US Army; ELEANOR MARTINEZ, son (xed out, but no other relationship indicated), female white age 5 years, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English.
    --- Caroline lives separately from Elias. She appears to live in town amid a cluster of Hetch Hetchy professional staff and not far from the Hetch Hetchy Hospital. She is enumerated between the Nelson family and Charlotte DeFerrari.
  4. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, RATTO ADELENE I, female born 19 Sep 1898 in California, died San Mateo Co. 30 Aug 1977 age 78 years. SSN 551-26-7575.
  5. [S686] 1900 US Census, Santa Clara Co., California, population schedule, San Jose, ED 67, SD 2, Sheet 20-B (follows page 54 stamped), Dwelling Household, 439 N Nineth Street near Washington - SALADONIA VELOSO, head, W F born May 1850, age 50 years, married 33 years, mother of 9 children, 9 children living, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, occupation (Ng-0-2-9), does not read, write, or speak English. O-F-H; RICHARD VELOSO, son, W M born Dec 1879, age 20 years, unmarried, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, Day Laborer, can read and write, speaks English; HERNANDEZ VELOSO, son, W M born Mar 1882, age 18 years, unmarried, born California, f ather born Chile, mother born Calfiornia, handyman, can read and write, speaks English; DANIEL VELOSO, W M born Mar 1887, age 13 years, unmarried, born California, father born Chile, mother born California, at school, can read and write, speaks English; BABTIS VELOSO, son, W M born Oct 1889, age 10 years, unmarried, born Calfiornia, father born Chili, mother born California, at school, can read and write, speaks English; CLARA VELOSO, daughter, W F born Jan 1874, age 26, unmarried, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, can read and write, speaks English, no occupation stated; MARY VELOSO, daughter, W F born May 1883, age 17 years, unmarried, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, at school; JENNIE VELOSO, daughter, W F born Mar 1888, age 12 years, unmarried, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, at school, can read and write, speaks English; LENA MARTINEZ, dauaghter, W F born Feb 1875, age 25, Married 6 years, mother of 3 children, 3 children living, born California, father born Chili, mother born California, can read and write, speaks English, no occupation given; PHILLIP MARTINEZ, grandson, W M born Feb 1895, age 5 years, born California, both parents born California; ERNEST MARTINEZ, grandson, W M born June 1896, age 4 years, born California, both parents born California; ADELIANE MARTINEZ, granddaughter, W F born Sep 1898, age 1 year, born Calaifornia, both parents born Calfiornia.
  6. [S687] 1910 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, Third Township, ED 167, SD 6, Sheet 4-A, (page 55 stamped), Dwelling not given, Household not given, 15 APR 1910 - ELIAS MARTINEZ, Head, M W age 35 years, married 16 years, born Mexico, both parents born Mexico, speaks English, to US 1890, employed as an Engineer, Worker, not working on census day, out of work 10 weeks during census year, can read and write, O-F-H; LENA MARTINEZ, wife, F W age 33 years, married 16 years, mother of 6 children, 4 children living, born California, father born Chile, mother born Calfiornia, speaks English, can read and write, not employed outside home; PHILIP E MARTINEZ, son, M W age 16 years, unmarried, born Calfiornia, both parents born California (sic); ERNEST MARTINEZ, son, MW age 13 years, born California, father born Mexico, mother born Calfiornia; DELLA MARTINEZ, daughter, F W age 12 years, born Calfiornia, father born Mexico, mother born California; RAMANDO MARTINEZ, son, M W age 8 years, born California, father born Mexico, mother born California.
  7. [S2757] 1920 US Census, unknown repository address, population schedule, ED 162, SD 2, Sheet 5-B (follows Page 128 stamped), Dwg 114, Fam 114, 7 Apr 1920 - CAROLINE MARTINEZ, Head, Owns Farm, female white age 44 years, married, can read and write, born California, father born Chili (native Spanish speaker), mother born California (native Spanish speaker), not employed, ERNEST MARTINEZ, son, male white age 22 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English, works as self-employed truck driver; ADELINE MARTINEZ, daughter, female white age 19 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English, employed as waitress in ice cream parlor; RANALDO MARTINEZ, son, male white age 18 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US,speaks English, a soldier in the US Army; ELEANOR MARTINEZ, son (xed out, but no other relationship indicated), female white age 5 years, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English.
    --- Caroline lives separately from Elias. She appears to live in town amid a cluster of Hetch Hetchy professional staff and not far from the Hetch Hetchy Hospital. She is enumerated between the Nelson family and Charlotte DeFerrari.
  8. [S2163] Unknown record type, NARA, Wahington DC.

Beverly Martinez1

F, b. 25 August 1929, d. 7 February 1985
FatherErnest Martinez b. 9 Jun 1896, d. 15 Feb 1979
MotherElizabeth (Meyer) Martinez b. 3 Sep 1889, d. 17 Dec 1961
Last Edited2 Sep 2013
     Beverly Martinez was born on 25 August 1929.1 She was the daughter of Ernest Martinez and Elizabeth (Meyer) Martinez. Beverly Martinez died on 7 February 1985 at San Mateo Co., California, at age 55.1,2
     Her married name was Beverly (Martinez) Burris Drinville.3

Citations

  1. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.
  2. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, DRINVILLE BEVERLY ANNE 08/25/1929 MEYER NORTON F CALIFORNIA SAN MATEO 02/07/1985 553-34-8756 55 yrs.
  3. [S234] Karen Davis, "Karen Davis Research", from Pioneers3 Database, 2009.

Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer

M, b. 28 March 1847, d. 13 October 1917
Last Edited2 Sep 2017
     Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer was born on 28 March 1847 at Germany; Nov 1845 or Apr 1848 pr/1900 census.1,2 He married Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer in April 1901 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.3 Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer died on 13 October 1917 at San Francisco Co., CA, at age 70.1,4,5,6 He was buried at Mt. Olivet, Near San Francisco.6
     He Brief bio:

National Register #78000353
McCauley and Meyer Barns
Old Coulterville and Foresta Roads
Yosemite Valley
McCauley Barn Built 1883
Meyer Barns Built c1880
The McCauley and Meyer Barns are the last remaining barns in Yosemite which possess architectural significance and integrity.

The vernacular buildings differ from each other in form and design, but they are largely handcrafted and are nearly unchanged from their original appearance. Both the McCauley barn and the Meyer barn #2 are examples of an unusual California type known as the "Mormon Pole Barn" more often found in the Genessee Valley and dating from the 1850s.

George Meyer, a German born ship carpenter, took over his brother's homestead in Big Meadow in the 1870's. The meadow was considerably smaller than its present size before George cut trees and cleared brush.

Meyer probably built Barn #2 late 1870's and Barn #1 in the early 1880's. The walls of the latter barn were supposedly built flat on the ground and then raised in one piece. Meyer's ranch was a stage stop on the Old Coulterville Road and he supplied grains and vegetables to Yosemite Valley businesses. Meyer died in San Francisco in 1917 and was buried there.

The McCauley barn was built around 1883 by Irishman James McCauley, pioneer Yosemite trailbuilder and innkeeper. McCauley also built the Four Mile trail to Glacier Point in 1871 and the Glacier Point Mountain House in 1878. McCauley worked the ranch with his son, supplying beef to Yosemite Valley businesses, until his death in an accident on the old Coulterville Road in 1911. In 1923 his son, Fred, sold the property to Horace Meyer, son of George Meyer who built the Meyer barns.

The National Park Service has owned the barns since 1974.

Adapted from the NRHP nomination.
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Nearest city     El Portal, California
Coordinates     37°42?0?N 119°45?18?WCoordinates: 37°42?0?N 119°45?18?W
Area     less than one acre
Built     1870
Architect     McCauley,James; Meyer,George
Architectural style     Morman Pole Barn
NRHP Reference #     
78000353

[1]
Added to NRHP     June 15, 1978
The McCauley and Meyer Barns in Yosemite National Park are the last barns in the park that retain their original characteristics as structures built by homesteaders. The McCauley barn and the two Meyer barns represent different construction techniques and styles of design.

The McCauley Barn was built about 1883 by Irish-born James McCauley, who operated hotels in the Yosemite Valley. McCauley's ranch was to be his winter home, since Glacier Point, where he operated the Glacier Point Mountain House, was not suitable for winter living. McCauley purchased the land in 1883 and began to live full-time at the ranch in 1897. McCauley's son Fred inherited the ranch after James' death in an automobile accident in 1911. Fred dispersed the property, which became known as "Foresta" and was unoccupied after 1955. The National Park Service acquired the ranch in 1974. The barn is a wood structure, with a log cribwork core using V-notched joints, measuring 40 feet (12 m) by 80 feet (24 m). A long center bay is flamed by two more open bays along the long axis of the barn. The overhanging gable roof structure is peeled logs, once covered with wood shingles but now covered with sheet metal. The logs were not chinked, and are presently sheathed with vertical boards. The design is unusual. The "Mormon Pole Barn" style dates to the 1850s in the Genessee Valley.[2]

George Meyer operated a homestead established by his brother Henry in the 1870s in Big Meadow. A ship carpenter in Germany, Meyer married James McCauley's niece Elizabeth in 1900, acquiring the McCauley Ranch in 1923. Meyer Barn No. 1 is a saltbox-shaped timber-framed structure built in the early 1880s. The principal portion of the barn measures 30 feet (9.1 m) by 20 feet (6.1 m), with a lean-to addition 30 feet (9.1 m) by 16 feet (4.9 m). The barn is sheathed in vertical wood siding with a steeply-pitched metal roof. The framing is believed to have been built flat and raised into position in five bents.[2]

Meyer Barn No. 2, nearby Barn No. 1 in Big Meadow, is similar in character to the McCauley Barn, measuring about 50 feet (15 m) square, with a hipped roof. It was built in the late 1870s. The center consists of a 25-foot (7.6 m) high saddle-notched log crib that supports the center of the steep roof. The crib was surrounded by stalls for livestock on three sides. The exterior wall is a frame structure covered in vertical board sheathing. The log roof structure was covered with shingles, now by sheet metal.[2]

The barns were listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 15, 1978.[1]
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Yosemite: the Park and its Resources (1987) by Linda W. Greene

White Wolf

1850s:     
Deidrich, Heinrich, and John Meyer leave Germany for California goldfields. Instead of mining, they take up cattle ranching in Tuolumne County.

1870s:     
Indians steal some of the Meyers’ horses, and John Meyer goes in pursuit. He never recovers the horses, but discovers an alpine meadow at 8,000 feet elevation that he names for a headman of the Indians, “White Wolf.”

1870s:     
Gentry’s settled by Colonel E. S. Gentry, who established a hotel for travelers to Yosemite Valley making the trip on horseback, prior to the completion of the Big Oak Flat Road. The road that Gentry championed actually led to his failure, enabling tourists traveling by coach to continue on into Yosemite Valley or toward Crane Flat.

George Meyer takes over brother Henry’s homestead in Big Meadow. Ranch becomes stage stop on Coulterville Road.

1882:     
Survey work begins on Great Sierra Wagon Road through White Wolf on its way to Tioga Mining District.

1883:     
Mining road completed on 4 September.

1884:     
On 6 November John D. Meyer acquires 120 acres of land, including White Wolf meadow, for $200 in gold from Johnson Ridley, a stage driver on construction crew of mining road.

1890:     
Yosemite National Park created, encompassing many private parcels of land within its boundary, including White Wolf.

1915:     
Stephen T. Mather, with the assistance of interested friends, buys Great Sierra Wagon Road for $15,500 and donates it to federal government.

1926:     
Gabriel Sovulewski completes rehabilitation of Tioga Road.

1927:     
John D. Meyer, Jr., and wife, Alice Wilson Meyer, convert their modest home at White Wolf into lodge consisting of dining room, sitting room, and kitchen. Two cabins and twelve tent cabins erected. Across road from lodge is gas pump and soda fountain. That building still stands today behind lodge and used as storage.

The National Park Service maintains a small campground north of White Wolf Lodge, on Tioga Road, adjacent to Middle Fork of Tuolumne River.

1931:     
NPS survey concludes that Meyer family willing sellers of their property in Yosemite; unfortunately, the government does not have funds at this time to purchase the land.

1930s:     
Cabins 5 and 6 added to lodge area.

1937:     
Realignment of Tioga Road begins, from Crane Flat to McSwain Meadows. The Meyers enjoy the increased business from road construction crews.

1940:     
23 June dedication of new sections of Big Oak Flat Road and Tioga Road. Old section of Tioga Road from park line to White Wolf closed.

John D. Meyer dies.

1941:     
With advent of World War II, Alice W. Meyer no longer able to cook for guests, but continues to rent cabins to long-time patrons, who supply their own meals.

1945:     
Alice W. Meyer dies 1 July.

1951:     
Henry Wilson “Bill” Meyer, son of John D. Meyer, Jr., and Alice W. Meyer, sells White Wolf property to federal government for $26,500, with assurance that structures will be maintained as lodge.

1952:     
Yosemite Park and Curry Company acquires concession rights to White Wolf Lodge and opens it as unit of High Sierra camps in 1953.

1961:     
NPS upgrades its campground facilities at White Wolf.

Curry Company begins improvements at White Wolf, including consolidation of cabins 5 and 6 into a duplex as well as improved restroom and shower facilities.

1968-69:     
Heavy winter snows destroy the lodge and cabins 5 and 6.

1969:     
Repairs to lodge include rebuilding of the fireplace and chimney and replacing walls and roof. Cabins 5 and 6 are removed. He was Ship Carpenter

George Meyer, a German born ship carpenter, took over his brother's homestead in Big Meadow in the 1870's. The meadow was considerably smaller than its present size before George cut trees and cleared brush.

Meyer probably built Barn #2 late 1870's and Barn #1 in the early 1880's. The walls of the latter barn were supposedly built flat on the ground and then raised in one piece. Meyer's ranch was a stage stop on the Old Coulterville Road and he supplied grains and vegetables to Yosemite Valley businesses. Meyer died in San Francisco in 1917 and was buried there.

National Register of Historic Places in Mariposa County. National Register #78000353. He was New Tag.7 He was New Tag.2 Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer was also known as George Meyer.5 He immigrated in 1871; or 1874 pr/1900 census.2 He appeared on the census of 1880 at Bull Creek, Mariposa Co., CA.8 He was naturalized in April 1881 at Tuolumne Co., CA.7 He lived between 1888 and 1900 at Yosemite, Mariposa Co., CA. He appeared on the census of 1900 at Twp 5, Mariposa Co., CA; Farmer - single.9 He witnessed the death of Hazel Meyer in 1905 at Yosemite Nat'l Park, Mariposa Co., CA.10,5 Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer appeared on the census of 1910 at Mariposa Co., CA; w/wife & children.2

Family

Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer b. 25 Jul 1866, d. Jan 1952
Children

Citations

  1. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.
  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.
  3. [S286] Unknown compiler.
  4. [S1425] WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918.
  5. [S525] Yosemite Nature Notes.
  6. [S358] Mariposa Gazette.
  7. [S2799] Carlo M. De Ferrari Archives.
  8. [S2169] 1 June 1880 Records of the Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  9. [S2170] 1 June 1900 United States of America, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  10. [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer

F, b. 25 July 1866, d. January 1952
Last Edited30 Aug 2017
     Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer was born on 25 July 1866 at Liverpool, England.1,2 She married Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer in April 1901 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.3 Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer died in January 1952 at Mariposa Co., California, at age 85.1,2 She was buried in January 1952 at Calvary Cemetery, Merced, Merced Co., CA.
     Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer also went by the name of Lizzie Meyer.4 Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer was also known as Elizabeth Stewart McCauley.1 She witnessed the death of Hazel Meyer in 1905 at Yosemite Nat'l Park, Mariposa Co., CA.4,1 Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer at Mariposa Co., CA; w/wife & children.5 Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer appeared on the census of 1920 at Mariposa Co., CA.6 She appeared on the census of 1930 at Mariposa Co., CA.7

Family

Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer b. 28 Mar 1847, d. 13 Oct 1917
Children

Citations

  1. [S525] Yosemite Nature Notes.
  2. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.
  3. [S286] Unknown compiler.
  4. [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [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.
  6. [S2162] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  7. [S2163] Unknown record type, NARA, Wahington DC.

Hazel Meyer1

F, b. 1902, d. 1905
FatherJohann Gerhardt "George" Meyer2 b. 28 Mar 1847, d. 13 Oct 1917
MotherElizabeth (McCauley) Meyer2 b. 25 Jul 1866, d. Jan 1952
Last Edited29 Aug 2017
     Hazel Meyer was born in 1902 at Big Meadow Ranch, Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Co., California.2 She was the daughter of Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer and Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer.2 Hazel Meyer died in 1905 at Yosemite Nat'l Park, Mariposa Co., CA.2,1

Citations

  1. [S525] Yosemite Nature Notes.
  2. [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.

George Meyer Jr.1

M, b. 1907, d. 1 April 1939
FatherJohann Gerhardt "George" Meyer2 b. 28 Mar 1847, d. 13 Oct 1917
MotherElizabeth (McCauley) Meyer b. 25 Jul 1866, d. Jan 1952
Last Edited29 Aug 2017
     George Meyer Jr. was born in 1907 at Big Meadow Ranch, Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Co., California.2 He was the son of Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer and Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer.2 George Meyer Jr. died on 1 April 1939 at Merced Falls, California.3,1
     He witnessed the death of Hazel Meyer in 1905 at Yosemite Nat'l Park, Mariposa Co., CA.4,1 George Meyer Jr. appeared on the census of 1910 as a son in the household of Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer at Mariposa Co., CA; w/wife & children.2 George Meyer Jr. appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer at Mariposa Co., CA.5 George Meyer Jr. appeared on the census of 1930 as a son in the household of Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer at Mariposa Co., CA.6

Citations

  1. [S525] Yosemite Nature Notes.
  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.
  3. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.
  4. [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S2162] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  6. [S2163] Unknown record type, NARA, Wahington DC.

Horace Meyer1

M, b. 1903, d. 1988
FatherJohann Gerhardt "George" Meyer2 b. 28 Mar 1847, d. 13 Oct 1917
MotherElizabeth (McCauley) Meyer b. 25 Jul 1866, d. Jan 1952
Last Edited30 Aug 2017
     Horace Meyer was born in 1903 at Big Meadow Ranch, Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Co., California.3 He was the son of Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer and Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer.2 Horace Meyer died in 1988 at Merced Co., CA.4,3
     He witnessed the death of Hazel Meyer in 1905 at Yosemite Nat'l Park, Mariposa Co., CA.4,1 Horace Meyer appeared on the census of 1910 as a son in the household of Johann Gerhardt "George" Meyer at Mariposa Co., CA; w/wife & children.2 Horace Meyer appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer at Mariposa Co., CA.5 Horace Meyer appeared on the census of 1930 as a son in the household of Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer at Mariposa Co., CA.6

Citations

  1. [S525] Yosemite Nature Notes.
  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.
  3. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.
  4. [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S2162] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.
  6. [S2163] Unknown record type, NARA, Wahington DC.

Ranaldo Martinez

M, b. 1901, d. 16 February 1934
FatherElias Martinez b. Jul 1872, d. 15 Oct 1920
MotherCaroline (Veloso) Martinez b. 25 Feb 1873, d. 3 Apr 1960
Bur-RevO
Last Edited1 Jun 2015
     Ranaldo Martinez was born in 1901 at California.1 He was the son of Elias Martinez and Caroline (Veloso) Martinez. Ranaldo Martinez died on 16 February 1934 at San Mateo, San Mateo Co., California.1 He was buried at San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco Presidio, San Francisco Co., California.1
     Ranaldo Martinez was also known as Ranaldo (Ray) Martinez. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California; 1910 Census of 3-twp, Tuolumne Co., CA
Series: T624 Roll: 111 Page: 55

MARTINEZ ELIAS 35 M W MEXI
Lena?          33      CA     CHILE     CA
Phillip E          15     CA     ?     CA
Ernest          13     CA     MEX     CA
Della          12     CA     MEX     CA
Ranardo          8     CA     MEX     CA

married 16 years/4 of 6 children still living
Elias immigrated to us in 1890/worked as an engineer. He appeared on the census of 1910 as a son in the household of Elias Martinez and Caroline (Veloso) Martinez at Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.2 Ranaldo Martinez appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Mrs. Caroline Martinez at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., CA;

Note the age conflict between her birth date as reported on her California Death Registration and her age as reported in this census.3 Ranaldo Martinez served in the US Army as a PFC.1,4

Citations

  1. [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, PFC Ranaldo "Ray" Martinez, born 1901 Tuolumne Co., California, died 17 Feb 1934 at Ssan Mateo, San Mateo Co., California. Son of Elias Martinez (1872-1920) and Caroline Veloso Martinez (1873-1960). Brother of Irene Martinez (-- - 1909); Phillip Elias Martinez (1895-1964); Ernest Morton Martinez (1896-1979); Adelene I Ratto (18989 - 1977); and JOhnnie V Martinez (1904-1904). Burial at San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco Presisio, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California. Section C, Site 742. Find a Grave Memorial 66404798 added 2 Mar 2011 by Rochelle Horney.
  2. [S687] 1910 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, Third Township, ED 167, SD 6, Sheet 4-A, (page 55 stamped), Dwelling not given, Household not given, 15 APR 1910 - ELIAS MARTINEZ, Head, M W age 35 years, married 16 years, born Mexico, both parents born Mexico, speaks English, to US 1890, employed as an Engineer, Worker, not working on census day, out of work 10 weeks during census year, can read and write, O-F-H; LENA MARTINEZ, wife, F W age 33 years, married 16 years, mother of 6 children, 4 children living, born California, father born Chile, mother born Calfiornia, speaks English, can read and write, not employed outside home; PHILIP E MARTINEZ, son, M W age 16 years, unmarried, born Calfiornia, both parents born California (sic); ERNEST MARTINEZ, son, MW age 13 years, born California, father born Mexico, mother born Calfiornia; DELLA MARTINEZ, daughter, F W age 12 years, born Calfiornia, father born Mexico, mother born California; RAMANDO MARTINEZ, son, M W age 8 years, born California, father born Mexico, mother born California.
  3. [S2757] 1920 US Census, unknown repository address, population schedule, ED 162, SD 2, Sheet 5-B (follows Page 128 stamped), Dwg 114, Fam 114, 7 Apr 1920 - CAROLINE MARTINEZ, Head, Owns Farm, female white age 44 years, married, can read and write, born California, father born Chili (native Spanish speaker), mother born California (native Spanish speaker), not employed, ERNEST MARTINEZ, son, male white age 22 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English, works as self-employed truck driver; ADELINE MARTINEZ, daughter, female white age 19 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English, employed as waitress in ice cream parlor; RANALDO MARTINEZ, son, male white age 18 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US,speaks English, a soldier in the US Army; ELEANOR MARTINEZ, son (xed out, but no other relationship indicated), female white age 5 years, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English.
    --- Caroline lives separately from Elias. She appears to live in town amid a cluster of Hetch Hetchy professional staff and not far from the Hetch Hetchy Hospital. She is enumerated between the Nelson family and Charlotte DeFerrari.
  4. [S2757] 1920 US Census, unknown repository address, population schedule, ED 162, SD 2, Sheet 5-B (follows Page 128 stamped), Dwg 114, Fam 114, 7 Apr 1920 - CAROLINE MARTINEZ, Head, Owns Farm, female white age 44 years, married, can read and write, born California, father born Chili (native Spanish speaker), mother born California (native Spanish speaker), not employed, ERNEST MARTINEZ, son, male white age 22 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English, works as self-employed truck driver; ADELINE MARTINEZ, daughter, female white age 19 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English, employed as waitress in ice cream parlor; RANALDO MARTINEZ, son, male white age 18 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born in US, mother born in US,speaks English, a soldier in the US Army; ELEANOR MARTINEZ, son (xed out, but no other relationship indicated), female white age 5 years, born California, father born in US, mother born in US, speaks English.
    --- Caroline lives separately from Elias. She appears to live in town amid a cluster of Hetch Hetchy professional staff and not far from the Hetch Hetchy Hospital. She is enumerated between the Nelson family and Charlotte DeFerrari.

Mary (Knapp) Ferretti1

F, b. circa 1902
Last Edited30 Sep 2019
     Mary (Knapp) Ferretti was born circa 1902 at Oklahoma.2 She married Joseph J. Ferretti, son of Joseph Augustine Ferretti and Lena (Meyer) Ferretti, in 1939 at Tuolumne Co., CA.1
     Mary (Knapp) Ferretti was also known as Mary Knapp.3

Family

Joseph J. Ferretti b. 26 Jul 1903, d. 20 Dec 1965

Citations

  1. [S2799] Carlo M. De Ferrari Archives.
  2. [S2163] Unknown record type, NARA, Wahington DC.
  3. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.

Mae Femons1

F, b. 19 May 1902, d. 2 June 1985
FatherEdward Femons2 b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 18 Jun 1940
MotherKatie (Meyer) Femons2 b. 24 Nov 1879, d. 10 Jan 1916
Last Edited26 Jul 2015
     Mae Femons married Lonnie Haskell. Mae Femons was born on 19 May 1902.1 She was the daughter of Edward Femons and Katie (Meyer) Femons.2 Mae Femons died on 2 June 1985 at age 83.1
     Her married name was Mae (Femons) Haskell. She appeared on the census of 1920 as a 17 year old niece in the household of Lena (Meyer) Ferretti and Joseph J. Ferretti at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California; 1920 Census of Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA
Lena Ferretti     41     CA     GER     GER     widow
Joseph          16     CA     CA     CA.3

Family

Lonnie Haskell b. 17 Nov 1890, d. 1965

Citations

  1. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.
  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., Census Place: Township 4, Tuolumne, California; Roll: T624_111; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 1374124.
  3. [S2723] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, , ED 162, SD 2, Sheet 7-B (follows page 120 stamped), Dwg 168, Fam 168, 22 Apr 1920, Groveland - LENA FERRETTI, head, owns farm, whtie female age 44 years, widow, can read and write, born California, father born Germany, mother born California, speaks English, farmer on own farm, works for selfl, #41 on farm schedule; JOSEPH FERRETTI, son, male white age 16 years, not in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, farmer, at home, self-employed; MAY FEMONS, niece, female white age 17 years, single, not in school, can read and write, born California, father born United States, mother born California, speaks English, farmer, at home, works on own account; HENRY E FEMONS, nephew, white male age 13 years, in school, can read and write, born California, father born United States, motoher born California, at home; JOHN PASTONI (sic), lodger, male white age 41 years, single, to US 1865, Naturalized 1893, can read and write, born Italy, both parents born Italy, native Italian speaker, speaks English, laborer on farm, worker; JOHN FRANCO, lodger, male white age 26 years, single, to US 1908, naturalized 1920, can read and write, born Italy, both parents born Italy, native Italian speaker, speaks English, laborer on farm, worker; DOMINGO OCHOA, lodger, male white age 39, married, can read and write, born California, both parents born United States, laborer on farm, worker.

Maude (Femons) Phelan1

F, b. 19 May 1903, d. 4 November 2000
FatherEdward Femons2 b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 18 Jun 1940
MotherKatie (Meyer) Femons2 b. 24 Nov 1879, d. 10 Jan 1916
Last Edited26 Jul 2015
     Maude (Femons) Phelan was born on 19 May 1903 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.3,4 She was the daughter of Edward Femons and Katie (Meyer) Femons.2 Maude (Femons) Phelan married John Leslie Phelan, son of John M. Phelan and Catherine (Munn) Phelan, on 24 February 1922 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California; In their wedding picture Les and Maude Phelan are wearing overcoats, suggesting that this was a winter wedding.
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PHELAN-FEMONS March 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette
YOUTH OF GROVELAND MARRIES IN STOCKTON
John Leslie PHELAN of Groveland and Miss Maud A. FEMONS of Stockton were married in the later city last Friday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John FLATLEY of the St. Mary's church at the parish house.
The attendants were Miss Frances PHELAN, a sister of the groom, and F. H. CONWELL.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. PHELAN, long years prominent in the life on the south side of the river. He is a splendid young gentleman and is deservedly popular among all of his home people. The bride is a gracious girl and hold the affection of a wide circle of friends. She is a niece of Mrs. W. J. HORAN of Stockton. The young couple, and they are young, he being 23 and she 18, make an auspicious start, and the sincere wish of the many friends is that much happiness will come to them as they journey together through life.- Democrat Mar. 3.5 Maude (Femons) Phelan died on 4 November 2000 at California at age 97.6
     Maude (Femons) Phelan was also known as Maude A Phelan.6 Maude (Femons) Phelan was also known as Maud Femons.3 She and Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael lived between 1915 and 1916 at McCauley Ranch, Mariposa Co., California; After their mother's death (1915 or 1916) Maude and her younger sister Adeline lived with their Aunt Annie McCauley on the McCauley Ranch near Bower Cave in Mariposa County.7

Family

John Leslie Phelan b. Jul 1898, d. 4 Apr 1983

Citations

  1. [S554] "The Phelan Family", pg 596-7 Les and Maude were married in Stockton in 1922. Les' mother and father came for the ceremony, and his brother. Sister Lila came from Madera, and Maud's sister was there. Fred Conwell was the best man. Les recalls, "My car broke down on the way to Stockton and I had to leave in it Chinese Camp. It was a 1920 Chevrolet, and it was a great one for breaking down! My first car was a 1916 Ford that had no self-starter. When it rained you had to put on side curtains made of Isenglass, and after about one season they were gone. It had electric lights. When you rant in low gear the lights were fine, but when you ran in high gear they would hardly show. They ran off the generator. Anyhow, we took the train from Stockton to Sacramento for our honeymoon. We had intended to drive!"
  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., Census Place: Township 4, Tuolumne, California; Roll: T624_111; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 1374124.
  3. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.
  4. [S554] "The Phelan Family", pg 596 - Maude was born in Groveland. ...
  5. [S554] "The Phelan Family", pg 596-7 Les and Maude were married in Stockton in 1922. Les' mother and father came for the ceremony, and his brother. Sister Lila came from Madera, and Maud's sister was there. Fred Conwell was the best man. Les recalls, "My car broke down on the way to Stockton and I had to leave in it Chinese Camp. It was a 1920 Chevrolet, and it was a great one for breaking down! My first car was a 1916 Ford that had no self-starter. When it rained you had to put on side curtains made of Isenglass, and after about one season they were gone. It had electric lights. When you ran it in low gear the lights were fine, but when you ran in high gear they would hardly show. They ran off the generator. Anyhow, we took the train from Stockton to Sacramento for our honeymoon. We had intended to drive!"
  6. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, MAUDE A PHELAN, female born California 19 May 1903, died Tuolumne Co. 04 Nov 2000, age 97 years. Mother's maiden name MEYER, father's surname Femons. SSN
    552-50-8152. ID No. 10028856.
  7. [S554] "The Phelan Family", pg 596.

Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael1

F, b. 7 May 1905, d. 17 December 2006
FatherEdward Femons2 b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 18 Jun 1940
MotherKatie (Meyer) Femons2 b. 24 Nov 1879, d. 10 Jan 1916
Last Edited22 Dec 2017
     Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael was born on 7 May 1905.3 She was the daughter of Edward Femons and Katie (Meyer) Femons.2 Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael married Clay Quessenberry circa 1928.4 Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael married Pierce A Carmichael on 15 April 1978 at Tulare Co., CA.1 Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael died on 17 December 2006 at age 101; Is she this Adeline Carmichael? Not birth DATE conflict, but not year.
Adeline Anne Carmichael SSN: 548-34-3810 Last Residence: 95616 Davis, Yolo, California, United States of America Born: 25 Jul 1905 Died: 17 Dec 2006 State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951.)
     Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael was also known as Adeline Femons.3 She and Maude (Femons) Phelan lived between 1915 and 1916 at McCauley Ranch, Mariposa Co., California; After their mother's death (1915 or 1916) Maude and her younger sister Adeline lived with their Aunt Annie McCauley on the McCauley Ranch near Bower Cave in Mariposa County.5 Adeline Femons appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Elizabeth (McCauley) Meyer at Mariposa Co., CA.6 As of circa 1928,her married name was Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry.4 Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael and Clay Quessenberry appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Elkhorn Twp, San Joaquin Co., California.4

Family

Clay Quessenberry b. 3 Dec 1903, d. 1970

Citations

  1. [S286] Unknown compiler, Name: Adeline A Femons Age: 72 Est. Birth: abt 1906 Spouse Name: Pierce A Carmichael Spouse Age: 76 Est. Spouse Birth: abt 1902 Date: 15 Apr 1978 Location: Tulare.
  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., Census Place: Township 4, Tuolumne, California; Roll: T624_111; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 1374124.
  3. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.
  4. [S1217] 1930 US Census, San Joaquin Co., California, population schedule, Lodi City, ED 39-15, SD 9, Sheet 3B, page Dwelling Household, 5 Apr 1930, 537 East Walnut Street - Clay Quessenberry, head, Rents, $27, has radio, does not live on farm, M W age 26 Mar first married at 23, can read and write, AZ-VA-MO pharmacist in drug store, not a veteran; Adeline A Quessenberry, wife, F W age 24, Mar, first married at age 22, can read and write, CA-MN-CA, bookkeeper in drug store; Velma N Quessenberry, daughter, W F age 1 yr [3?0?] mos, S CA-AZ-CA; Louise R Quessenberry, mother, F W age 47, Mar, first married at age 18, MO-GER-IN, not employed outside home.
  5. [S554] "The Phelan Family", pg 596.
  6. [S2162] Unknown record type, unknown repository address.

Henry Femons1

M, b. 12 August 1906, d. 19 March 1986
FatherEdward Femons2 b. 2 Sep 1866, d. 18 Jun 1940
MotherKatie (Meyer) Femons2 b. 24 Nov 1879, d. 10 Jan 1916
HetchyY
Last Edited29 Jul 2015
     Henry Femons was born on 12 August 1906.1 He was the son of Edward Femons and Katie (Meyer) Femons.2 Henry Femons married Eve (Baptiste) Femons. Henry Femons died on 19 March 1986 at Alameda Co., California, at age 79.3
     He appeared on the census of 1920 as a 13 year old nephew in the household of Lena (Meyer) Ferretti and Joseph J. Ferretti at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California; 1920 Census of Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA
Lena Ferretti     41     CA     GER     GER     widow
Joseph          16     CA     CA     CA.4

Family

Eve (Baptiste) Femons b. 14 Mar 1910, d. 14 Apr 1983

Citations

  1. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.
  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., Census Place: Township 4, Tuolumne, California; Roll: T624_111; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0168; FHL microfilm: 1374124.
  3. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.
  4. [S2723] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, , ED 162, SD 2, Sheet 7-B (follows page 120 stamped), Dwg 168, Fam 168, 22 Apr 1920, Groveland - LENA FERRETTI, head, owns farm, whtie female age 44 years, widow, can read and write, born California, father born Germany, mother born California, speaks English, farmer on own farm, works for selfl, #41 on farm schedule; JOSEPH FERRETTI, son, male white age 16 years, not in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, farmer, at home, self-employed; MAY FEMONS, niece, female white age 17 years, single, not in school, can read and write, born California, father born United States, mother born California, speaks English, farmer, at home, works on own account; HENRY E FEMONS, nephew, white male age 13 years, in school, can read and write, born California, father born United States, motoher born California, at home; JOHN PASTONI (sic), lodger, male white age 41 years, single, to US 1865, Naturalized 1893, can read and write, born Italy, both parents born Italy, native Italian speaker, speaks English, laborer on farm, worker; JOHN FRANCO, lodger, male white age 26 years, single, to US 1908, naturalized 1920, can read and write, born Italy, both parents born Italy, native Italian speaker, speaks English, laborer on farm, worker; DOMINGO OCHOA, lodger, male white age 39, married, can read and write, born California, both parents born United States, laborer on farm, worker.

Eve (Baptiste) Femons

F, b. 14 March 1910, d. 14 April 1983
HetchyY
Last Edited5 Oct 2018
     Eve (Baptiste) Femons was born on 14 March 1910 at California.1,2 She married Henry Femons, son of Edward Femons and Katie (Meyer) Femons. Eve (Baptiste) Femons died on 14 April 1983 at Contra Costa Co., California, at age 73.2
     Eve (Baptiste) Femons was also known as Eve Baptiste.1 As of April 1964, Eve (Baptiste) Femons was also known as Mrs. Eve Femons.3

Family

Henry Femons b. 12 Aug 1906, d. 19 Mar 1986

Citations

  1. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.
  2. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.
  3. [S2572] Wedding Shower Invitations List, Sandra Rickson - Rcihard Hart.

Clay Quessenberry1

M, b. 3 December 1903, d. 1970
Last Edited15 Apr 2015
     Clay Quessenberry was born on 3 December 1903.1 He married Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael, daughter of Edward Femons and Katie (Meyer) Femons, circa 1928.2 Clay Quessenberry died in 1970.1
     He and Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Elkhorn Twp, San Joaquin Co., California.2

Family

Adeline (Femons) Quessenberry Carmichael b. 7 May 1905, d. 17 Dec 2006

Citations

  1. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.
  2. [S1217] 1930 US Census, San Joaquin Co., California, population schedule, Lodi City, ED 39-15, SD 9, Sheet 3B, page Dwelling Household, 5 Apr 1930, 537 East Walnut Street - Clay Quessenberry, head, Rents, $27, has radio, does not live on farm, M W age 26 Mar first married at 23, can read and write, AZ-VA-MO pharmacist in drug store, not a veteran; Adeline A Quessenberry, wife, F W age 24, Mar, first married at age 22, can read and write, CA-MN-CA, bookkeeper in drug store; Velma N Quessenberry, daughter, W F age 1 yr [3?0?] mos, S CA-AZ-CA; Louise R Quessenberry, mother, F W age 47, Mar, first married at age 18, MO-GER-IN, not employed outside home.

John Leslie Phelan1

M, b. July 1898, d. 4 April 1983
FatherJohn M. Phelan1 b. 1857, d. 3 Sep 1930
MotherCatherine (Munn) Phelan1 b. 25 Nov 1866, d. Jan 1953
Last Edited20 Dec 2017
     John Leslie Phelan was born in July 1898 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.1,2,3 He was the son of John M. Phelan and Catherine (Munn) Phelan.1 John Leslie Phelan married Maude (Femons) Phelan, daughter of Edward Femons and Katie (Meyer) Femons, on 24 February 1922 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California; In their wedding picture Les and Maude Phelan are wearing overcoats, suggesting that this was a winter wedding.
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PHELAN-FEMONS March 11, 1922 Mariposa Gazette
YOUTH OF GROVELAND MARRIES IN STOCKTON
John Leslie PHELAN of Groveland and Miss Maud A. FEMONS of Stockton were married in the later city last Friday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John FLATLEY of the St. Mary's church at the parish house.
The attendants were Miss Frances PHELAN, a sister of the groom, and F. H. CONWELL.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. PHELAN, long years prominent in the life on the south side of the river. He is a splendid young gentleman and is deservedly popular among all of his home people. The bride is a gracious girl and hold the affection of a wide circle of friends. She is a niece of Mrs. W. J. HORAN of Stockton. The young couple, and they are young, he being 23 and she 18, make an auspicious start, and the sincere wish of the many friends is that much happiness will come to them as they journey together through life.- Democrat Mar. 3.4 John Leslie Phelan died on 4 April 1983 at age 84.2
     John Leslie Phelan was also known as Les Phelan.2 He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of John M. Phelan and Catherine (Munn) Phelan at Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.5 John Leslie Phelan appeared on the census of 1920 as a 21-year-old unmarried son in the household of John M. Phelan at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California. John declared that he worked as a farmer on the family farm.6 John Leslie Phelan witnessed the death of John M. Phelan on 3 September 1930 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.7,8,9,10

Family

Maude (Femons) Phelan b. 19 May 1903, d. 4 Nov 2000

Citations

  1. [S554] "The Phelan Family", pg 596 - [John and Kitty Phelan] lived on the McGrath ranch where the first of their five children were born: Lila in 1896, John Leslie "Les" in 1898, and Frances in 1900.
  2. [S484] Unknown author, James A. Jenkins.
  3. [S44] Unknown volume, St. Patrick's Baptisms, Sonora, Tuolumne County Genealogical Society.
  4. [S554] "The Phelan Family", pg 596-7 Les and Maude were married in Stockton in 1922. Les' mother and father came for the ceremony, and his brother. Sister Lila came from Madera, and Maud's sister was there. Fred Conwell was the best man. Les recalls, "My car broke down on the way to Stockton and I had to leave in it Chinese Camp. It was a 1920 Chevrolet, and it was a great one for breaking down! My first car was a 1916 Ford that had no self-starter. When it rained you had to put on side curtains made of Isenglass, and after about one season they were gone. It had electric lights. When you ran it in low gear the lights were fine, but when you ran in high gear they would hardly show. They ran off the generator. Anyhow, we took the train from Stockton to Sacramento for our honeymoon. We had intended to drive!"
  5. [S1297] 1930 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, Twp 3, ED 167, SD 6, Sheet 2A, (stamped p 53), 15 Apr 1910: John M Phelan, head, W M age 50 Mar 16 years, CA-IRE-IRE English speaker, Farmer, O M F H; Katherine Phelan, wife W F age 43 Mar 16 years, mo. of 6 children, 5 living, CA-IRE-IRE; James McCormick, father, W M age 78, Wd IRE-IRE-IRE to US 1847 Na Does not work outside home; Mary L Phelan, daughter W F age 13 S CA-CA-CA; John L Phelan, W M age 11 S CA-CA-CA; Francis Phelan, daugther W F age 9 S CA-CA-CA; Eileen Phelan, daughter, W F age 4 S CA-CA-CA; James E Phelan, son, W M age 8 mos S CA-CA-CA.
  6. [S1338] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, Groveland, ED 162, SD 2, Sheet 7-A (page 130 stamped), Dwelling 164, Household 164, JOHN M PHELAN, Head, O M male white age 62 years, married, can read and write, born California, both parents born Ireland, Farmer on his own farm, #40 on Farm Schedule; KATHARINE PHELAN, wife, Female white age 52 years, married, can read and write, born California, both parents born Ireland, not employed outside home; MARY LELA PHELAN, daughter, female white age 23 years, unmarried, can read and write, born California, both parents born Calfiornia, school teacher in school; JOHN LESLIE PHELAN, son, male white age 21 years, unmarried, can read and write, born California, both parents born Calfiornia, Farmer on family farm; FRANCES I PHELAN, daughter, female white age 19 years, unmarried can read and write, born California, both parents born California, employed as a nurse in a hospital; EILEEN G PHELAN, daughter, female white age 14 years, unmarried, can read and write, born California, both parents born Calfiornia, in school; JAMES E PHELAN, son, male white age 10 years, unmarried, can read and write, born California, both parents born Calfiornia, in school.
  7. [S445] Unknown author St. Patrick's Interments, JOHN PHELAN, born California, died 6 Sep 1930 in Big Oak Flat age 73 of heart failure, buried same day at Big Oak Catholic Cemetery, J Gilmartin, officiant.
  8. [S480] Dr. Allen Repashy, Historical Survey OLMC Cemetery, Page 41.
  9. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.
  10. [S2945] Modesto News-Herlad, 5 Sep 1930.