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     Sources agree that Margaret was born on 22 January 1839, but disagree on where in Ireland she was born. Some report at Londonderry, Ireland, others report Co. Cork.^2,3,4 She married Mathew Coyle, son of Charles Coyle and Mrs. Ann Coyle, between 1859 and 1860 at Staten Island, New York City, Richmond Co., New York.^2,5

Left a widow with four small children in January, 1867, Margaret apparently took a position as housekeeper to Robert Simmons who lived in Deer Flat. They were married on 7 May 1869 at California.^1,6,7,8

Margaret died on 24 January 1929 at at home, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, at age 90 Her obituary reads:
Pioneer Woman Passes Away
Like the shock of ripened grain when it reaches maturity is gathered into the harvest storehouse, Mrs. Margaret Simmons, an honored pioneer of Tuolmne county, who had lived in the Groveland District for 70 years of continuous residence, passed away Thursday at the ripe age of 90 years and 2 days. Death was the culmination of 4 months of lingering illness.
The deceased was a native of Ireland, but came to this country when a young girl with her parents. She was married twice, her first husband's name being Coyle and her second Simmons. She had children by both marriages, and although left a widow many years ago, she raised to maturity 4 children, 2 sons and 2 daughters: Thos. F. Coyle of Fresno, Robert T. Simmons, the honored chairman of the Board of Supervisors from Groveland Mrs Elizabeth Shafer of San Francisco, and Mrs. Katherine A. James of Modesto.
"Grandma Simmons" as she was familiarly known by her neighbors and intimate friends, was noted for her kind disposition and her liberal hospitality. She often boarded the school teachers of the Groveland School, and always treated them with uniform courtesy. These amiable traits were intensified in all of her dealings with the members of her own family, and all of her children loved their mother. A big-hearted and beloved woman has passed away.
The funeral will be held this Saturday morning at 10 o'clock under the direction of Undertaker O"Beirne, wih high mass at the Big Oak Flat atholic Church, conducted by Rev. Father James Gilmartin, with the interment in the Catholic Cemetery.
[ Union Democrat, 26 Jan 1929, p. 1 -- transcribed from Carol-Ann Tucker-Watt files].^9,10,2,4,11
She was buried on 26 January 1929 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^12,13
     Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons was also known as Margaret Coyle.^14,1 At least one source calles her Margaret Lenan. She is also referred to as Margaret Lennan, Margaret McLenan, and other variations of her surname.³ "Mgt. Coyle, age 12" is found on the passenger list for the Ship Calhoun, arriving in New York on on 3 January 1857. This matches the year of arrival Margaret herself reported in the 1900 census. If this is the correct person, she may have in fact given her age as 12 in order to travel as a minor child, the age shown could be a transcription error, or the age could have been reported incorrectly by the original compiler of the passenger list. Margaret (Lennan) Coyle Simmons is reported to have been a tiny woman who might well have passed for a young teen at nearly age 18; Ship Calhoun arrives.¹⁵ She may be the 21-year-old Irish-born Margt Coile (sic) who appeared with on the census of 1 June 1860 in the household of Charles Coyle and Mrs. Ann Coyle at Port Richmond, Middleton, Richmond Co., New York. She could not read or write, was employed as a laborer, and married within the census year. She appears to be the wife of 23-year-old Mathew Coile, also an Irish-born laborer who was married in the census year.⁵ By August 1863 Margaret and Mathew were living on Moccasin Creek in Tuolumne County, for their son Walter was born there on August 15. The family reports that Matthew left "on the last wagon train leaving New York for California", probably just before the outbreak of the American Civil War. The first shots were fired at Ft. Sumter in April 1861. By this time, Margaret was entering the second trimester of her second pregnancy. She chose to remain in New York, and would travel to California with her infant daughter by ship, possibly in the spring of 1862. Three other children -- Charles, Thomas and Kitty -- would all be born to the Coyles at Moccasin Creek.^16,2 Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons appeared on the census of 1870 at Big Oak Flat, Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁷ She and Robert Benton Simmons appeared on the census of 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Township 4, Toulumne Co., California.¹⁸ Robert Thomas Simmons appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁹ Later that year she would move into Groveland, into what we now know as the Margaret Simmons House. The house first appeared on the Tuolumne County tax rolls in 1900, and was built for Margaret by her sons Walter and Thomas Coyle. Owner of the house is listed as Robert Simmons, so it is likely that he financed its construction. Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons was a witness to motored to upper country with Francis Louis Cassaretto on 25 November 1916.²⁰ Laura (Jones) Bolen Simmons and Robert Thomas Simmons appeared on the census of 1920 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.²¹

     According to the tombstone which once marked his grave at St. Anne's Church, Columbia, Tuolumne Co., California Mathew Coyle was born in circa 1837 at at County Westmeath, Ireland.^3,4 He was the son of Charles Coyle and Mrs. Ann Coyle.^1,2 Mathew Coyle married Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons between 1859 and 1860 at Staten Island, New York City, Richmond Co., New York.^5,2

Mathew Coyle died on 22 January 1867 at Moccasin Creek, Tuolumne Co., California. The family reports that he died of "miner's consumption", possibly tuberculosis. High levels of asbestos-bearing serpentine rock in the area where Mathew Coyle mined may have contributed to this kind of condition; Matthew Coyle of Moccasin Creek, formerly of Staton (sic) Island, died on Tuesday the 22nd.^6,7,8 Mathew Coyle's tombstone at St. Anne's Cemetery, Columbia CA, signed by his brother Hugh Coyle, gives a death date of January 1865 and shows he was a "native of West Meuth Co., Ireland. Based on other documents dated 1865-1866 declaring Mathew Coyle's presence, it apears that the January, 1867 death date reported by several family members is correct.⁷
     He may be the 23-year-old Irish-born male who appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 in the household of Charles Coyle and Mrs. Ann Coyle at Port Richmond, Middleton, Richmond Co., New York. Mathew had been married within the census year, could not read or write, and was employed as a laborer. His wife appears to be 21-year-old Margaret.² By August 1863 Margaret and Mathew were living on Moccasin Creek in Tuolumne County, for their son Walter was born there on August 15. The family reports that Matthew left "on the last wagon train leaving New York for California", probably just before the outbreak of the American Civil War. The first shots were fired at Ft. Sumter in April 1861. By this time, Margaret was entering the second trimester of her second pregnancy. She chose to remain in New York, and would travel to California with her infant daughter by ship, possibly in the spring of 1862. Three other children -- Charles, Thomas and Kitty -- would all be born to the Coyles at Moccasin Creek.^9,5

Book I, Volume 8 of Tuolumne County's preemtion claims records Mathew's purchase of land.
Matthew (sic) Coyle Possessory Claim...being duly sworn deposes and says he has taken up for agricultural and grazing purposes and laid possessory claim to the following described piece of public land on Moccasin Creek in said county -- [detailed description of points consisting of pine trees and rocks] 880 yards x 880 yards on left side of creek adjacent to B. Murry's ranch, and consisting of less than 160 acres. The deponent says he holds no other claim, and said land is not claimed under any existing title. Sworn and subscribed before me, M. McGehee, Justice of the Peace 13 March 1865. (this claim was recorded in 10 April 1865).
Other entries made on the same date show that this parcel abutted John Hughes' claim on the northwest, and Bernard Murray's ranch on the south. Since it is known that the Hughes family ranch house was located near the present (2004) junction of Hwy 49 and Hwy 120 and above the present State of California Fish Hatchery, it is likely that the Coyle claim was located in the general area of the Moccasin Creek Fish Hatchery and the City of San Francisco's Moccasin Reservoir.^10,11 Mathew Coyle was one of several grantors on the sale of a mining claim on the Tuolumne River near Stevens Bar to George F. Culbertson of Moccasin Creek. on 3 June 1865 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹² He registered to vote on the same date.¹³

On 27 August 1866Mathew Coyle was naturalized at 5th District Court, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370, in the 5th District Court; First papers could have been filed in San Francisco.¹⁴

Queries regarding the Coyle family are on file at Tuolumne County Genealogical Society: July 1983 - Beulah Koontz, 1841 Glen Haven Avenue, Walnut Creek CA 94595 (re. Nellie Coyle); and July 1991 - Helen Blewitt Argall, 507 Pine Crest, Crockett TX 75835 (Mathew).

     Robert Benton Simmons was born circa 1815.² He was born on 13 December 1820 at Virginia.³ He was born circa 1827 at Virginia; Calculated from age as reported in Great Register. Age conflicts with age as reported in Burden's Undertaking Index. If he was 46 at the time he first registered to vote in Tuolumne County, and if his age was correctly reported at death, he registered to vote in 1861.⁴

Left a widow with four small children in January, 1867, Margaret apparently took a position as housekeeper to Robert Simmons who lived in Deer Flat. They were married on 7 May 1869 at California.^5,1,6,7 He died on 6 June 1892; Information from Florence Egger.⁸ He was buried on 7 June 1892 at Divide Cemetery NO PLOT NUMBER, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; Not in the Cemetery District burial record, but referenced by Burden with burial in Big Oak Flat. Since Burden did the burial, and since Simmons was not Roman Catholic, it is unlikely that he was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. Therefore, we assume he was buried at the Divide Cemetery.⁸
     He Thomas Simmons Tuolumne Co,CA
Posted by: Diane Hall Date: February 01, 1999 at 08:44:25
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I am looking for info on Thomas Simmons and his wife Susan. I have them in Tuolumne Co.,CA in 1860 with their children Mary A., John, Thomas, and Clymot. the parents were born in England. The children were born in Wisconsin.
in 1860 at Tuolumne Co., California.⁹ He was living in 1861 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; Possible first registration as voter in Tuolumne County. He was Robert Simmons et al transfer property in Tuolumne Co. to Augustus Du Prat. Tansaction recorded in Book A, Vol 14, p. 247 Tuolumne County Deeds.
All of 4th Twp of Tuolumne Co: John L. Morrison, C. McLaughlin, W. Bailey, R. B. Robinson, S. S. Colby, Robert Simmons, J. M. Ayres, F. Martin, Henry Garner, Richd Lassa, B. Baconnais, W. W. Tomberlin and C. Rebaul sell and quitclaim property for $25 each. on 20 November 1865 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 1870 at Nevada Twp, Nevada Co., California; 1870 SIMMONS ROBERT Nevada County CA 305 Nevada Township Federal Population Schedule CA 1870 Federal Census Index CA129165043 May not be the correct Robert Simmons.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 18 August 1870 at Big Oak Flat, Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California. Margaret is listed as "housekeeper", even though the couple had been married the previous year.¹² He was living in 1873 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; Robert Simmons, - 46 - born Virginia - Farmer - Deer Flat.⁴ He was Property granted to Robert Simmons from John K. Hunt and Wife 14 Apr 1873. Recorded in Book 8, Vol 17, p. 187 of Tuolumne Co. Deeds. on 14 April 1873 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹³ He lived in 1879 at Deer Flat, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; Robert Simmons, Age 46 - born VA - Farmer - Deer Flat.⁴ He and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons appeared on the census of 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Township 4, Toulumne Co., California.¹⁴ Robert Benton Simmons was Garrote Teamster circa 1890 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁵

     Catherine Agnes (Coyle) Mansur James was baptized on 5 July 1867 at OLMC, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; Matthew Coyle carried his infant daughter up the hill from Moccasin to be baptized at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Big Oak Flat.^5,6,7 She was born on 26 December 1866 at Tuolumne Co., California; probably at Moccasin.^8,9 She was the daughter of Mathew Coyle and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons.^3,4 Catherine Agnes (Coyle) Mansur James married Charles Mansir on 16 November 1886.⁸ Catherine Agnes (Coyle) Mansur James married Edmund Brown James, son of John James and Mary (Pryce) James, on 20 June 1893 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California. They had one child who did not survive, but raised her sister Margaret's daughter, Lennan.^1,10 Catherine Agnes (Coyle) Mansur James died on 9 February 1943 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 76.⁹ She was buried after 9 February 1943 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹¹
     Catherine Agnes (Coyle) Mansur James was also known as Cathrine Agnes "Kitty" Coyle.^3,6 She appeared on the census of 1870 as C.A. Coyle, a 2-year-old female in the household of Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons at Big Oak Flat, Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.¹² Cathrine Agnes "Kitty" Coyle appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Robert Benton Simmons and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons at Big Oak Flat, Township 4, Toulumne Co., California.¹³ As of 16 November 1886,her married name was Catherine (Coyle) Mansur.⁸ Catherine Agnes (Coyle) Mansur James appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 in the household of Robert Thomas Simmons at Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁴ Catherine Agnes (Coyle) Mansur James raised her niece Lennan after death of 1/2 sister Margaret (Simmons) Lane. in May 1906.¹⁵ She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Edmund Brown James at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.¹⁶ Catherine Agnes (Coyle) Mansur James appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Edmund Brown James at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.¹⁷ Marvin H Scott appeared on the census of 1930 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.¹⁸ Catherine Agnes (Coyle) Mansur James appeared on the census of 1940 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.¹⁹

     Edmund Brown James was born in May 1856 at Utah.^4,3 He was the son of John James and Mary (Pryce) James.³ Edmund Brown James married Catherine Agnes (Coyle) Mansur James, daughter of Mathew Coyle and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons, on 20 June 1893 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California. They had one child who did not survive, but raised her sister Margaret's daughter, Lennan.^5,6
Edmund died on 27 September 1922 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 66.^7,8 He was buried at Divide Cemetery 3-309, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California. His grave is marked with a Boone stone, indicating that the grave was not marked by the family. His wife, Kitty (Coyle) James is buried with her mother and siblings at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Cemetery, also in Big Oak Flat.⁹
     Family records provided by Carol Ann Tucker-Watt indicate that he was also known as Edmund Boun James.⁷ Edmund Brown James appeared on the census of 1860 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of June 1860 as a son in the household of John James and Mary (Pryce) James at Big Oak Flat, Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.¹¹ Edmund Brown James appeared on the census of 1870 14 year old ME James, a male in the household of John James and Mary (Pryce) James at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹² Edmund Brown James appeared on the census of 1880 at Twp. 4, Tuolumne Co., California; single/boarding w/Muller.¹³ He Sold Big Creek ranch, now mining on 29 November 1890.¹⁴ He Visited Sonora in May 1893 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁵ He was guesstimate -- Sal Ferretti married in 1896; likely purchased the ranch after marriage. after 1896 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁶ He was Seen in Sonora this week: Sol. White, H.M. Stanley, Sylvester Carlon, Jos. Valente, Louis Cassaretto, Frank L. Goodnow, Ed. James, Jacob Laveroni, C.O. Drew. on 7 March 1896.¹⁷ He was a witness when Colwell O. Drew was Seen in Sonora this week: Sol. White, H.M. Stanley, Sylvester Carlon, Jos. Valente, Louis Cassaretto, Frank L. Goodnow, Ed. James, Jacob Laveroni, C.O. Drew. on 7 March 1896.¹⁸ Robert Thomas Simmons appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁹ Edmund Brown James appeared on the census of 1910 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.²⁰ He appeared on the census of 1920 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.²¹

     Robert Thomas Simmons was born on 24 March 1872 at Deer Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Robert Benton Simmons and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons.² Robert Thomas Simmons married Laura (Jones) Bolen Simmons, daughter of Andrew J. Jones and Martha (Shelton) Jones, on 20 December 1919 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California. The marriage was performed by Superior Court Judge G. W. Nicol, with County Clerk Gorgas and Miss Elizabeth Moyle standing as witnesses.^6,7,8,9

Robert Thomas Simmons died on 12 September 1952 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370, at age 80.^3,10,11,12 He was buried on 16 September 1952 at Divide Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^13,14
     And Bob Simmons by his friends. He appeared on the census of 1880 as a son in the household of Robert Benton Simmons and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons at Big Oak Flat, Township 4, Toulumne Co., California.¹⁵ In on 15 June 1900 Margaret, again widowed, was living with her son, Robert Simmons, at Deer Flat.¹⁶ Robert T. Simmons was a witness to John J Corcoran was in Sonora perfecting his claim to agricultural land. Robert Simmons and Edward Stuart appeared as witnesses. with John J. Corcoran on 4 September 1900.¹⁷ Robert Thomas Simmons was a witness Accused of selling two horses to more than one individual. with Arthur James in August 1902 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁸ Robert Thomas Simmons was in 1904 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁹ He appeared on the census of 1910 at 3rd Township, Toulumne Co., California.²⁰ (an unknown value) on 11 September 1915.¹⁸ He was a witness leaving for Utah with William J. Graham on 2 December 1916.¹⁸ Robert Thomas Simmons and Laura (Jones) Bolen Simmons appeared on the census of 1920 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.²¹ The Union Democrat reported 3 January 1925
(an unknown value.)¹⁸ Robert Thomas Simmons appeared on the census of 1930 at Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California. Carl Anderson, a school teacher, was lodging with him.²² In 1935Robert T. Simmons purchased property at 11200 Big Oak Road, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California. By the 1970's it had been sold and was commonly known as the Fenton House.²³ As of 12 September 1952, Robert Thomas Simmons was also known as Robert T. Simmons.³

     Margaret (Simmons) Lane was born on 7 January 1876; Probably Tuolumne County CA USA.³ She was the daughter of Robert Benton Simmons and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons.² Margaret (Simmons) Lane married Edward Lane circa 1903; Guesstimate

Margaret was a single woman living at home in the June 1900 census; her daughter Lennan was born in Jul 1905.

She was still single pr/UD article 20 Dec 1902.¹ Margaret (Simmons) Lane died on 23 May 1906 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, at age 30.^4,3,5 She was buried in May 1906 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^3,6
     Margaret (Simmons) Lane also went by the name of Margaret "Maggie" A Simmons. Margaret "Maggie" A Simmons appeared on the census of 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Township 4, Toulumne Co., California, as a daughter in the household of Robert Benton Simmons and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons.⁷ Margaret "Maggie" A Simmons appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 in the household of Robert Thomas Simmons at Tuolumne Co., California.⁸ Margaret (Simmons) Lane Still "Miss Maggie Simmons" in December 1902 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.⁹

     Edward Lane was born in 1875; Guesstimate. He married Margaret (Simmons) Lane, daughter of Robert Benton Simmons and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons, circa 1903; Guesstimate

Margaret was a single woman living at home in the June 1900 census; her daughter Lennan was born in Jul 1905.

She was still single pr/UD article 20 Dec 1902.¹

     Mary Ann (Coyle) Sheehan Schroeder was born on 13 October 1861 at New York City, Richmond Co., New York.^3,4 She was the daughter of Mathew Coyle and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons.² Mary Ann (Coyle) Sheehan Schroeder married John James Sheehan, son of Timothy Sheehan and Mrs. Hannah Sheehan, on 27 November 1881 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^5,6 Sheehan died in August 1894; his estate was probated on 18 November 1895 at Superior Court, Tuolumne Co., California.⁷ Mary Ann (Coyle) Sheehan Schroeder married August Schroeder on 20 May 1898 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370.^1,8 Mary Ann (Coyle) Sheehan Schroeder died on 15 April 1906 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 44.⁴
     Mary Ann (Coyle) Sheehan Schroeder also went by the name of Mamie Coyle.⁹ Mary Ann (Coyle) Sheehan Schroeder was also known as Mary Ann Coyle.⁵ She owned and operated the Pioneer Saloon and Elite Hotel in Groveland. She may have built the present Glenn and Sharon Gray house around the old King Adobe as a boarding hotel. She appeared on the census of 1870 as M.A. Coyle, an 8-year-old female in the household of Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons at Big Oak Flat, Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California. She attended school during the census year.¹⁰ As of 27 November 1881,her married name was Mary Ann (Coyle) Sheehan.⁵ Mary Ann (Coyle) Sheehan Schroeder visited Sonora with William Schmidt and Abby (Longfellow) Schmidt on 27 June 1901.¹¹ Mary Ann (Coyle) Sheehan Schroeder was a witness (an unknown value) with Josie (Sheehan) Goddard on 20 June 1903 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹²

     Thomas Francis Coyle was born in August 1865 at Moccasin Creek, Tuolumne Co., California.^3,5 He was the son of Mathew Coyle and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons.^3,4 Thomas Francis Coyle was baptized on 7 September 1865 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^3,6 He married Nellie (Anton) Coyle, daughter of Charles Anton and Christina (McAlley) Anton, on 22 December 1888 at Carson City, Douglas Co., Nevada.^7,8 Thomas Francis Coyle died on 23 September 1937 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 72.⁹
     Thomas Francis Coyle was also known as Tom Coyle. He appeared on the census of 1870 as E.E. Coyle, a 5-year-old male in the household of Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons at Big Oak Flat, Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰ Thomas Francis Coyle appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Robert Benton Simmons and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons at Big Oak Flat, Township 4, Toulumne Co., California.¹¹ Thomas Francis Coyle worked at several different jobs, as did many of the men of his generation who lived in rural communities. He partnered with his brother Walter as a carpenter. As a young man he carried mail from Groveland to Bridgeport via Tioga Pass, where he met his future wife. He was the superintendent of the Dundenberg Mine, and a partner in the Feliciana Gold Mine in Mariposa Co. CA (photo taken circa 1920). circa 1888.³ He, described as age 30, 6'2" tall with brown hair and brown eyes, was registered to vote on 15 June 1896 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹² He Registered to vote on 15 June 1896 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹³ In May 1900 Tom Coyle was superintendent of the Longfellow Mine at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁴ He and Nellie (Anton) Coyle appeared on the census of 1900 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁵ Thomas Francis Coyle was Fresno Chief of Police
Fresno County Jailer between 1905 and 1937 at Fresno Co., CA. He appeared on the census of 1910 at Fresno Co., CA.¹⁶ He appeared on the census of 1920 at Fresno Co., CA.¹⁷ He appeared on the census of 1930 at Fresno Co., CA.¹⁸

     Walter Joseph Coyle was born on 15 August 1863 at Moccasin Creek, Tuolumne Co., California.^3,4 He was the son of Mathew Coyle and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons.² Walter Joseph Coyle was baptized on 15 September 1863 at Moccasin Creek, Tuolumne Co., California.⁵ He married Rosa May (Elwell) Coyle, daughter of Charles Henry Elwell and Rosa (Cory) Elwell, on 24 November 1887 at Colfax, Tuolumne Co., California, The marriage was witnessed by Eugene M. Elwell of Colfax and A. Lamb of Oakland CA. It was probably held at the hotel at
Colfax Springs operated by the Elwell family.^1,6

Walter Joseph Coyle and Rosa May (Elwell) Coyle were divorced in 1917 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California. She complained that he was a lazy drunk who wouldn't support her or their minor children. He contested the divorce several times, but eventually gave in to Rosa's wishes.^7,3

Walter Joseph Coyle died on 7 April 1927 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370, at age 63.^3,8,9 A family tale says that Walter was buried in an unmarked grave alongside his half-sister Margaret Simmons Lane at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Cemetery. [8/2000]. 2/2001 - Carol-Anne Tucker-Watt, Walter's great-granddaughter, reports that she has a photograph of his grave at the time of the funeral, and she believes it is at Mount Carmel Cemetery. She placed a headstone for Walter. The burial at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat is confirmed in the O'Beirne records. NOTE: Walter is the SON of Margaret (Lennan) Coyle Simmons, not her husband!!!⁸
     He appeared on the census of 1 June 1870 at Tuolumne Co., California. He appeared on the census of 1870 as W.[R?] Coyle, a 6-year-old male in the household of Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons at Big Oak Flat, Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰ Walter Joseph Coyle appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Township 4, Tuolumne Co., California.¹¹ He was Registered to vote on 7 August 1886 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹²

Walter Joseph Coyle Registered to vote. on 18 June 1896 at Grovleand, Tuolumne Co., California.¹³ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900. He was in 1904 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁴ Helists his occupation as carpenter (an unknown value) in April 1910 at Third Township, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁵ He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at 3rd Township, Tuolumne Co., California; Walter Coyle and his family appear to be living in the Margaret Simmons house on Main Street in Groveland. Enumerated in the family are: Walter, head, who lists his occupation as postmaster; Rosa his wife (mother of seven living children); their children Ethel, Edmund, Ruth, Hazel, Violet and Mary; and Rosa Elmore, Walter's mother-in-law. Walter declares that he lives on a farm which is owned outright (no mortgage) and references farm schedule #24. Although there are no addresses given in this census, the Thomas Reid family lives nearby, and we know today that the Thomas Reid house is just down Main Street from the Margaret Simmons house. But consider also that Carlo DeFerrari told Carol-Anne Tucker-Watt that his family bought the Walter Coyle homestead in Groveland. The DeFerrari Ranch is between the old schoolhouse and the Margaret Simmons house. Was this where Walter was living?¹⁵

On 14 February 1916 Walter Joseph Coyle signed a deed of right-of-way to the City and County of San Francisco, Entry #45 Portion of the NE 1/4 of Section 25, T1South R16 East, MDB&M containing 3 acres. It is recorded in Tuolumne County Book of Deeds, 1916. at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California. He was awarded a half-interest in the property described as ne 1/4 sec 25 T1S R 16 E MDB in 1917 as a part of the divorce settlement.

     Elizabeth (Simmons) Schafer was born on 27 May 1877 at Deer Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^4,5 She was the daughter of Robert Benton Simmons and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons.^2,3 Elizabeth (Simmons) Schafer died on 8 July 1896 at Sonora City Cemetery, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370, at age 19; WRONG!! This person is NOT the daughter of Margaret Lennan Coyle Simmons. That daughter was still living in April 1927.⁶ She married Claude Shafer, son of Daniel R Shafer and Susan (Fresh) Shafer, on 26 July 1899.^1,7 Elizabeth (Simmons) Schafer died on 12 September 1952 at Merced Co., California, at age 75.^8,9,10
     Elizabeth (Simmons) Schafer appeared on the census of 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Township 4, Toulumne Co., California, as a daughter in the household of Robert Benton Simmons and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons.¹¹ On 10 February 1900 the Union Democrat reported that Elizabeth (Simmons) Schafer was convalescing after "being sick for some time".¹² She and Claude Shafer appeared on the census of 1900 at Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.¹³

     Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild was born on 19 July 1905 at Tuolumne Co., California.² She was the daughter of Edward Lane and Margaret (Simmons) Lane.¹ Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild married Marvin H Scott, son of George S Scott and Mrs. Alice L Scott, circa 1921.³ Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild married Mr. (?) Guild between 1940 and 1955; Should be Mr. Allen (suicide)?


Name:     Charles Allen
Social Security #:     496100906
Gender:     Male
Birth Date:     26 Dec 1905
Birth Place:     Missouri
Death Date:     30 Mar 1955
Death Place:     Stanislaus
Mother's Maiden Name:     Bailey
Father's Surname:     Allen.¹ Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild married Clark Guild in 1956.¹ Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild died on 15 March 2000 at Carson City, Nevada, at age 94; Nevada Death Index 1980-2012

Lennan Lucille Guild
Death Record
Birth Date
19 Jul 1905
Birth Place
California
Death Date
15 Mar 2000
Death Place
Carson City, Nevada, USA
Collection
Nevada, Death Index, 1980-2012.⁴ She was buried after 15 March 2000 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁴
     Her baptism name was Lucille Lena Lane.² Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild appeared on the census of 1910 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, as a daughter in the household of Edmund Brown James.⁵ Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild appeared on the census of 1920 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA, as a daughter in the household of Edmund Brown James.⁶ As of 1921,her married name was Lennan (Lane) Scott.¹ Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Marvin H Scott at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.³ Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild appeared on the census of 1940 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.⁷

     Marvin H Scott was born in 1902 at California.¹ He was the son of George S Scott and Mrs. Alice L Scott.² Marvin H Scott married Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild, daughter of Edward Lane and Margaret (Simmons) Lane, circa 1921.¹ Marvin H Scott died on 2 June 1935 at Stanislaus Co., California.^3,4,5 He was buried in June 1935 at Modesto Pioneer Cemetery, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California. The plot, Bock 34, Lot 5, grave 4, was owned by his wife, Lennan (Lane) Scott.^5,6
     He appeared on the census of 1920 as a 17-year-old son in the household of George S Scott and Mrs. Alice L Scott at 1645 Needham St, Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.² Marvin H Scott appeared on the census of 1930 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.¹

     Mr. (?) Guild married Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild, daughter of Edward Lane and Margaret (Simmons) Lane, between 1940 and 1955; Should be Mr. Allen (suicide)?


Name:     Charles Allen
Social Security #:     496100906
Gender:     Male
Birth Date:     26 Dec 1905
Birth Place:     Missouri
Death Date:     30 Mar 1955
Death Place:     Stanislaus
Mother's Maiden Name:     Bailey
Father's Surname:     Allen.² Mr. (?) Guild died in 1955. The family reports he died by suicide; Not recorded in California Deaths Registration or in SSDI.²
     He Should this be Mr. Allen?

Name:     Charles Allen
Social Security #:     496100906
Gender:     Male
Birth Date:     26 Dec 1905
Birth Place:     Missouri
Death Date:     30 Mar 1955
Death Place:     Stanislaus
Mother's Maiden Name:     Bailey
Father's Surname:     Allen.

     Clark Guild was born on 13 March 1887.² He married Lennan (Lane) Scott Allen Guild, daughter of Edward Lane and Margaret (Simmons) Lane, in 1956.¹ Clark Guild died in November 1971 at Carson City, Nevada, at age 84.²
     He was Judge in Nevada. Responsible for the Admission Day parade there. Considered a mover and shaker in Nevada politics.¹ His Social Security Number was 530-22-3841.²

     Julia (Mann) Scott was born on 27 May 1929 at Antioch, Contra Costa Co., California.² She died on 29 December 2007 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California, at age 78.³
     Julia (Mann) Scott was also known as Julia Mann.¹

     Claude Shafer was born in April 1873 at Missouri.¹ He was the son of Daniel R Shafer and Susan (Fresh) Shafer. Claude Shafer married Elizabeth (Simmons) Schafer, daughter of Robert Benton Simmons and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons, on 26 July 1899.^2,3 Claude Shafer died on 20 March 1948 at Madera Co., California, at age 74.⁴
     Claude Shafer was also known as Claude Shaffer.⁵ Claude Shafer was also known as Claude Schafer.² He and Elizabeth (Simmons) Schafer appeared on the census of 1900 at Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.⁶ Claude Shafer was Mine Superintendent, Four Oaks Mine in July 1900.⁷ He was registered for the draft in 1917 at Stanislaus Co., CA.¹

     Blanche (Shafer) Williams married Mr. (?) Williams.¹ Blanche (Shafer) Williams was born on 9 December 1901 at Denair, Stanislaus Co., California.³ She was the daughter of Claude Shafer and Elizabeth (Simmons) Schafer.² Blanche (Shafer) Williams died on 18 November 1949 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 47.¹
     Blanche (Shafer) Williams was also known as Blanche Marguerite Schafer.²

     Charles Coyle was born circa 1805 at Ireland.³ He married Mrs. Ann Coyle before 1833 at Ireland;
presumed marriage, before 1833. There is a Charles Coyle whose marriage is recorded at Co. Meath in 1830. Record may be viewed for a fee of 4 Euros at http://ifhf.brsgenealogy.com.³ Charles Coyle died after 1875 at Richmond Co., New York;

In Middletown, Richmond Co. NY 1860 and 1870. UTL 1880. Presumed deceased. Presumed died in Richmond Co. NY.
     As of 1860, Charles Coyle was also known as Chas Coile.⁴ He and Mrs. Ann Coyle appeared on the census of 1 June 1860 at Port Richmond, Middleton, Richmond Co., New York.³ Charles Coyle and Mrs. Ann Coyle appeared on the census of 1870.⁵ Charles Coyle appeared on the census of 1870 at New Dorp, Middleton, Richmond Co., New York.⁵ He and Mrs. Ann Coyle appeared on the census of 1875 at NY; NY State Census
w/son Patrick and his family

Household # 1800/449

Walter Coyle     31 liquor dealer
Mary Coyle     40
Mary Ann Coyle     2
Ann Hughs     30 cook

Household 1800/450
Patrick Coyle     35 baker
Ann Coyle     36
Mathew Coyle     7
Mary Ann Coyle     6
Rose Coyle     4
Charles Coyle     7/12
Charles Coyle     65.

     Hugh Coyle was born circa 1833 at Ireland.¹ He was the son of Charles Coyle and Mrs. Ann Coyle.^1,2 This marriage is not recorded in Tuolumne County.³ Hugh Coyle died on 16 October 1886 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370.⁴ He was buried in October 1886 at Catholic Cemetery, Sonoraa, Tuolumne Co., California. His grave almost in the center of the cemetery. The tombstone reads: A.0.U.W [Ancient Order of United Workmen] Hugh Coyle, d Oct 16 1886, age 53 years. [/s/ DMEgleston, Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society.]⁵
     From his tombstone we learn that Hugh Coyle belonged to the Ancient Order of United Workmen, a fraternal benefit life insurance society; Member, A. O. U. W. In 1994 the AUOW was headquartered at 12819 SE 38th Street, Suite 136, Bellevue WA 98006, ph 206-562-3169.⁶
He was naturalized on 5 November 1854 at County Court, New Jersey; Tuolumne County Great Register, 1873: Hugh Coyle, age 33, born Ireland, Miner living in Columbia, Naturalized Nov 5 1854 New Jersey, County Court.⁷ He and Alouysia (Deney) Coyle appeared on the census of 10 September 1860 at Don Pedro Bar, Tuolumne Co., California.⁸ Hugh Coyle was H/L on Gold Hill opp Manuel Preys Hse 75 75 TV in 1866.⁹ He was Voter Registration on 28 August 1866 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰ He was Pd - H/G on Gold Hill opposite McCambridge 75. 75 TV in 1867.⁹ He was Pd. H/G on Gold Hill next south of McCambridge residence $75 TV in 1868.⁹ He was living in 1869; Pd. H/G Gold Hill - Columbia - next S - Mansfield Res. $75 TV.⁹ He appeared on the census of 1870 at Tuolumne Co., California; Coyle, Hugh, 56 - M - Miner - 100 - 50 - Ireland
E.J. 36 - F - KH Ireland
M.A. 9 - f - School CA
Charles 5 - m - School CA
Ellen 2 f - CA

Note: M.A. apparently Mary; Ellen aka Nellie
Also note: Age for Hugh Coyle should be 36, not 56.¹¹ He was PD H/L on S side Green St. joining [Burts] Butes lot on the S - 75 TV in 1870.⁹ He was Hugh Coyle's place on Gold Hill 75.- 3.22 in 1871.¹² He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Supv Dist 2, ED1, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370.¹³ He Reseasrch done at TCGS for Bee Koonly, 1841 Glenhaven Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94595 listing Nellie Coyle, daughter of Hugh and Lizzie. on 26 July 1983. He Resesarch done for Helen Blewett Argall, 507 Pine Crest, Crockett TX 75835 on Coyle family by Viola McRae to TCGS. on 12 July 1991.

     Mary A. (Coyle) Crough was born on 1 August 1861 at Tuolumne Co., California.^2,4 She was the daughter of Hugh Coyle and Alouysia (Deney) Coyle.^2,3 Mary A. (Coyle) Crough was baptized on 30 August 1861 at Tuolumne Co., California.⁴ She married Daniel Crough on 5 August 1883 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370.¹ Mary A. (Coyle) Crough died after 1900; Guesstimate.⁵
     Mary A. (Coyle) Crough was also known as Mary A. Coyle.² She appeared on the census of 1870 at Tuolumne Co., California; Listed as M.A. Coyle, age 9.² Mary A. Coyle appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Supv Dist 2, ED1, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370, as a daughter in the household of Hugh Coyle.⁶

     Charles Coyle was born on 23 August 1863 at Tuolumne Co., California.³ He was the son of Hugh Coyle and Alouysia (Deney) Coyle.^1,2 Charles Coyle was baptized on 15 September 1863 at Moccasin Creek, Tuolumne Co., California; Godparents: Mathew Coyle, Margaret Coyle.² He married Lizzie (Jenness) Coyle on 19 April 1887 at Columbia, Tuolumne Co., California.⁴ Charles Coyle died before 1900.⁵
     He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 as a son in the household of Hugh Coyle at Supv Dist 2, ED1, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370.⁶ Charles Coyle was on 11 September 1884 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370.⁷

     Nellie (Coyle) Smith was born circa 1870 at Columbia, Tuolumne Co., California; Note that the 1870 US Census shows Nelle as a 2-year-old child, suggesting she was born c 1868.^2,3 She was the daughter of Hugh Coyle and Alouysia (Deney) Coyle.¹ Nellie (Coyle) Smith married Will L. Smith in 1898; see 1900 Census. This marriage is not included in the index of tuolumne county marriages through 1900. Nellie (Coyle) Smith died before 1900; Guesstimate.⁴
     Her married name was Ellen (Coyle) Smith. Nellie (Coyle) Smith was also known as Ellen "Nellie" Coyle.⁵ Nellie (Coyle) Smith was also known as Ellen Coyle.¹ Ellen "Nellie" Coyle appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Supv Dist 2, ED1, Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, 95370, as a daughter in the household of Hugh Coyle.⁶

     Rosa May (Elwell) Coyle was born on 24 April 1869 at Colfax Springs, Tuolumne Co., California.^2,3 She was the daughter of Charles Henry Elwell and Rosa (Cory) Elwell.² Rosa May (Elwell) Coyle married Walter Joseph Coyle, son of Mathew Coyle and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons, on 24 November 1887 at Colfax, Tuolumne Co., California, The marriage was witnessed by Eugene M. Elwell of Colfax and A. Lamb of Oakland CA. It was probably held at the hotel at
Colfax Springs operated by the Elwell family.^1,4

Rosa May (Elwell) Coyle and Walter Joseph Coyle were divorced in 1917 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California. She complained that he was a lazy drunk who wouldn't support her or their minor children. He contested the divorce several times, but eventually gave in to Rosa's wishes.^5,3 Rosa May (Elwell) Coyle died on 21 October 1935 at Cathay, Mariposa Co., California, at age 66.³
     Rosa May (Elwell) Coyle was also known as Rosa May Elwell.⁶ She appeared on the census of 1870 as 2-year-old Mary in the household of Charles Henry Elwell and Rosa (Cory) Elwell at Big Oak Flat Post Office, Township 4, Tuolumne Co., California.⁷ Rosa May (Elwell) Coyle and Charles Henry Elwell appeared on the census of 14 June 1880 at 4th Township, Tuolumne Co., California.⁸

     Lizzie (Jenness) Coyle died in ? She married Charles Coyle, son of Hugh Coyle and Alouysia (Deney) Coyle, on 19 April 1887 at Columbia, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     Lizzie (Jenness) Coyle was also known as Lizzie Jenness.¹

     John James Sheehan was born on 16 October 1854 at Mariposa, Mariposa Co., California.^4,5,6 He was the son of Timothy Sheehan and Mrs. Hannah Sheehan.^2,3 John James Sheehan married Mary Ann (Coyle) Sheehan Schroeder, daughter of Mathew Coyle and Margaret (Lenan) Coyle Simmons, on 27 November 1881 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,7 John James Sheehan died on 21 August 1895 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 40; SHEEHAN, John J. August 31, 1895 Mariposa Gazette

We regret to learn of the death of John J. SHEEHAN of Groveland. Mr. SHEEHAN was a former resident of this county and always retained an interest in his old home.^4,8,6,9 He was buried on 23 August 1895 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^4,6 His estate was probated on 18 November 1895 at Superior Court, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰
     He appeared on the census of 1870 as a son in the household of an unknown person and Timothy Sheehan at Maxwells Creek PO, Township 4, Mariposa Co., California.³