Eugene (Tephny) Trefethen1
M
| Last Edited | 21 Aug 2007 |
Eugene (Tephny) Trefethen lived on 2 July 1862 at Hardin Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; established a 163 ac homestead in Hardin Flat.1
Citations
- [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
Colwell O. Drew1
M, b. 2 September 1836, d. 28 August 1916
| Last Edited | 8 Jan 2018 |
Colwell O. Drew was born on 2 September 1836 at VERMONT.2,3 He died on 28 August 1916 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, at age 79.2,3 He was buried on 30 August 1916 at Chinese Camp Cemetery, Tuolumne Co., California.3
He was Was this hog ranch in the vicinity of circa 2000 Drew Meadow, or was it the Hog Ranch that later became Camp Mather?1 He lived between 1856 and 1886 at Drew Meadows, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California; guesstimate.1,3 He lived in 1880 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.4 He was stage line manager between 1886 and 1887 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.5 He lived between 1886 and 1916 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.3 He Fenced home in Groveland on 11 January 1896.6 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 1896.7
He was Was this hog ranch in the vicinity of circa 2000 Drew Meadow, or was it the Hog Ranch that later became Camp Mather?1 He lived between 1856 and 1886 at Drew Meadows, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California; guesstimate.1,3 He lived in 1880 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.4 He was stage line manager between 1886 and 1887 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.5 He lived between 1886 and 1916 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.3 He Fenced home in Groveland on 11 January 1896.6 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 1896.7
Citations
- [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
- [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012, 2 Sep 1916 - DIED.
- [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012, 2 Aug 1916 - LIFE CLOSES FOR C.O. DREW.
- [S505] Unknown author, Article - Misc newspapers.
- [S2846] McKenney's Pacific Coast Directory, online.
- [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012.
- [S2492] Union Democrat, see citation detail, unk, The following residents of Groveland and vicinity were in Sonora this week: Sol White, HM Stanley, Sylvester Carlon, Jos Valente, Louis Cassaretto, Frank L Goodnow, Ed. James, Jacob Laveroni and CO Drew.
James T. Ackerson1
M, b. circa 1830, d. after 29 June 1895
| Last Edited | 27 May 2017 |
James T. Ackerson was born circa 1830 at NY; Guesstimate.2 He died after 29 June 1895 at Tuolumne Co., CA; Guesstimate.
He was A 49er
Historic Resource Study
YOSEMITE: THE PARK AND ITS RESOURCES
A History of the Discovery, Management, and Physical Development of Yosemite National Park, California
Volume 1 of 3
Historical Narrative by
Linda Wedel Greene
September 1987
U.S. Department of the Interior / National Park Service
James T. Ackerson came west during the 1849 California gold rush. He settled on land known as Buckley and/or Wade meadows and began supplying hay to Yosemite Valley. T.C. Carlon later purchased the property and pastured cattle there in the summer. at Ackerson Meadow, Tuolumne Co., CA.1 He was New Tag.2 He Near death on 29 June 1895 at Crocker Station, Tuolumne Co., CA.3 Johann Diedrick "Dick" Meir and Elizabeth (Klingert) Meyer appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.4
He was A 49er
Historic Resource Study
YOSEMITE: THE PARK AND ITS RESOURCES
A History of the Discovery, Management, and Physical Development of Yosemite National Park, California
Volume 1 of 3
Historical Narrative by
Linda Wedel Greene
September 1987
U.S. Department of the Interior / National Park Service
James T. Ackerson came west during the 1849 California gold rush. He settled on land known as Buckley and/or Wade meadows and began supplying hay to Yosemite Valley. T.C. Carlon later purchased the property and pastured cattle there in the summer. at Ackerson Meadow, Tuolumne Co., CA.1 He was New Tag.2 He Near death on 29 June 1895 at Crocker Station, Tuolumne Co., CA.3 Johann Diedrick "Dick" Meir and Elizabeth (Klingert) Meyer appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.4
Citations
- [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
- [S2799] Carlo M. De Ferrari Archives.
- [S1754] The Union Democrat, 26 Jan 2012.
- [S1181] 1900 US Census, Provo, Utah, population schedule, Twp 3, ED 126, sd 4, Sheet 1A (pg 38 stamped) Dwg 16, Household 16, Johan D Meyers, head, W M born Apr 1830 age 70 Mar 35 years GER-GER-GER to US 1850, Resident 50 years, Naturalized, General Merchandise, can read-write-speak English O H; Elizabeth Meyers, wife, W F Born Mar 1830 age 70 yrs Mar 35 years GER-GER-GER to US 1847, resident 52 years; Lena Meyers, niece, W F born Nov 1877 age 22 years S CA-GER-CA; James Ackerson, boarder, W M born Dec 1830 age 69 yrs Single NY-NY-NY driver of delivery wagon.
Durrell A. McCaslin1
M, b. 11 February 1916, d. 22 October 2004
| Last Edited | 21 Aug 2007 |
Jeremiah G. Hodgdon
M, b. 1824, d. 1913
| Last Edited | 8 Sep 2017 |
Jeremiah G. Hodgdon married Mrs Mary Hodgdon. Jeremiah G. Hodgdon was born in 1824 at Vermont. He died in 1913 at CA.1
He History of Hodgon Meadow
Yosemite's Pioneer Cabins" (1951) by Robert F. Uhte
Hodgdon.—At the southeast end of the Aspen Valley meadow is the Jerry Hodgdon cabin, the only two-story log cabin in or near the park. Several additions to this structure were made in later years—a front porch, a lean-to kitchen on the west side, and an outside stairway on the south end. The overall size is twenty-two by fourteen feet. A shake roof covers the perlins, which are parallel to the sides and extend about two feet on each end of the cabin. The base log suffices for a foundation. The building timbers, carefully notched on both upper and lower sides, give a neat appearance. The wedge-shaped chinking is barely distinguishable at a distance.
Hodgdon began work on this cabin in 1879, and was assisted by an old Chinese called Babcock (see below). The cabin was built for living quarters on the Hodgdon homestead and was occupied as such until a still larger home was constructed. The cabin was later used for summer billeting by a detachment of cavalry soldiers. Descendants of the Hodgdons still own and reside upon the Aspen Valley property.
East Meadows Cache.—The small trapper’s shelter in the East Meadow portion of the Hodgdon Estate near Aspen Valley has rotted almost to the ground, but its features are still distinguishable. It was only eight feet long and six feet high. It had no windows and was entered by means of a trap door in the roof. The cabin housed a very small stone fireplace and chimney.
This shelter was built by a Chinese called Babcock, an employee of Jerry Hodgdon, and used as a cache on Babcock’s trap line. It is the only structure of this type known to be in the park.
He lived in May 1865; settled at Bronson Meadows (later known as Hodgdon Meadows.) As of 9 April 1910, Jeremiah G. Hodgdon was also known as Jerry Hodgdon.2
He History of Hodgon Meadow
Yosemite's Pioneer Cabins" (1951) by Robert F. Uhte
Hodgdon.—At the southeast end of the Aspen Valley meadow is the Jerry Hodgdon cabin, the only two-story log cabin in or near the park. Several additions to this structure were made in later years—a front porch, a lean-to kitchen on the west side, and an outside stairway on the south end. The overall size is twenty-two by fourteen feet. A shake roof covers the perlins, which are parallel to the sides and extend about two feet on each end of the cabin. The base log suffices for a foundation. The building timbers, carefully notched on both upper and lower sides, give a neat appearance. The wedge-shaped chinking is barely distinguishable at a distance.
Hodgdon began work on this cabin in 1879, and was assisted by an old Chinese called Babcock (see below). The cabin was built for living quarters on the Hodgdon homestead and was occupied as such until a still larger home was constructed. The cabin was later used for summer billeting by a detachment of cavalry soldiers. Descendants of the Hodgdons still own and reside upon the Aspen Valley property.
East Meadows Cache.—The small trapper’s shelter in the East Meadow portion of the Hodgdon Estate near Aspen Valley has rotted almost to the ground, but its features are still distinguishable. It was only eight feet long and six feet high. It had no windows and was entered by means of a trap door in the roof. The cabin housed a very small stone fireplace and chimney.
This shelter was built by a Chinese called Babcock, an employee of Jerry Hodgdon, and used as a cache on Babcock’s trap line. It is the only structure of this type known to be in the park.
He lived in May 1865; settled at Bronson Meadows (later known as Hodgdon Meadows.) As of 9 April 1910, Jeremiah G. Hodgdon was also known as Jerry Hodgdon.2
Family | Mrs Mary Hodgdon d. 1894 |
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Citations
- [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S1419] 1910 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, Twp 4, ED 164, SD 6, Sheet 5-A (page 82 stamped), Dwelling 120, Household 120, 9 Apr 1910 - THOMAS J HODGDON, Head, Male White age 52 years, first marriage, married 30 years, born California, both parents born Vermon, English speaker, Farmer, OA, can read and write, Owns-Farm-Free, No. 32 on Farm Schedule; ELIZA HODGDDON, wife, female white age 49 years, first marriage, married 30 years, mother of 5 children, 5 children lliving, born California, both parents born English-speaking Ireland, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; MINNIE HODGDON, daughter, female white age 29 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; ABBIE J HODGDON, daughter, female white age 22 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; BEN A HODGDON, son, male white age 25 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, farm laborer, worker; JERRY HODGDON, son, male, white age 15 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, Enlgish Speaker, laborer, worker; JERRY HODGDON, father, male white age 86 years, widowed, born Vermont, both parents born Vermont, English speaker, not employed, has own income, can read and write.
Mrs Mary Hodgdon
F, d. 1894
| Last Edited | 8 Sep 2017 |
Mrs Mary Hodgdon married Jeremiah G. Hodgdon. Mrs Mary Hodgdon was born at Vermont. She died in 1894 at CA.1
Family | Jeremiah G. Hodgdon b. 1824, d. 1913 |
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Citations
- [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
T. J. Hodgdon1
M, b. circa 1858, d. 1925
| Father | Jeremiah G. Hodgdon b. 1824, d. 1913 |
| Mother | Mrs Mary Hodgdon d. 1894 |
| Last Edited | 8 Sep 2017 |
T. J. Hodgdon was born circa 1858 at CA.2 He was the son of Jeremiah G. Hodgdon and Mrs Mary Hodgdon. T. J. Hodgdon married Eliza A (Clark) Hodgdon, daughter of Thomas J Clark and Mrs. Eliza Clark, on 29 March 1880 at Deer Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.3 T. J. Hodgdon died in 1925 at CA.4
T. J. Hodgdon was also known as Thomas J Hodgdon.2 He lived in 1869 at California; a large Tamarack log house in Aspen Valley which was later moved to the Pioneer Village Museum at Yosemite Nat'l Park.1 He T. J. Hodgdon appeared before the Board regarding the building of fence on State Highway, near Knights Ferry below the Crabtree place, and interviewed the Board regarding the payment of a claim of $300 for fencing on said State highway.
After consideration of the above claim the Board concludes to visit the road where the fencing has been done before further consideration of the claim, at some time to be hereafter determined by the Board.
The Union Democrat on 7 August 1915.
T. J. Hodgdon was also known as Thomas J Hodgdon.2 He lived in 1869 at California; a large Tamarack log house in Aspen Valley which was later moved to the Pioneer Village Museum at Yosemite Nat'l Park.1 He T. J. Hodgdon appeared before the Board regarding the building of fence on State Highway, near Knights Ferry below the Crabtree place, and interviewed the Board regarding the payment of a claim of $300 for fencing on said State highway.
After consideration of the above claim the Board concludes to visit the road where the fencing has been done before further consideration of the claim, at some time to be hereafter determined by the Board.
The Union Democrat on 7 August 1915.
Family 1 | Eliza A (Clark) Hodgdon b. 8 Mar 1860, d. 27 Sep 1940 |
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Citations
- [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
- [S1419] 1910 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, Twp 4, ED 164, SD 6, Sheet 5-A (page 82 stamped), Dwelling 120, Household 120, 9 Apr 1910 - THOMAS J HODGDON, Head, Male White age 52 years, first marriage, married 30 years, born California, both parents born Vermon, English speaker, Farmer, OA, can read and write, Owns-Farm-Free, No. 32 on Farm Schedule; ELIZA HODGDDON, wife, female white age 49 years, first marriage, married 30 years, mother of 5 children, 5 children lliving, born California, both parents born English-speaking Ireland, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; MINNIE HODGDON, daughter, female white age 29 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; ABBIE J HODGDON, daughter, female white age 22 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; BEN A HODGDON, son, male white age 25 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, farm laborer, worker; JERRY HODGDON, son, male, white age 15 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, Enlgish Speaker, laborer, worker; JERRY HODGDON, father, male white age 86 years, widowed, born Vermont, both parents born Vermont, English speaker, not employed, has own income, can read and write.
- [S637] Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society, Tuo Co Mariages, 1850-1900, THOMAS J HODGEON and ELIZA A CLARK married 29 Mar 1880 in Deer Flat, see Vol 3, pg 239 of Tuolumne Co. Marriage Registers.
- [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Mini Hodgdon1
F, b. circa 1881, d. 1965
| Father | T. J. Hodgdon b. c 1858, d. 1925 |
| Last Edited | 8 Sep 2017 |
Mini Hodgdon was born circa 1881 at California.2 She was the daughter of T. J. Hodgdon. Mini Hodgdon died in 1965 at CA.3
Citations
- [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
- [S1419] 1910 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, Twp 4, ED 164, SD 6, Sheet 5-A (page 82 stamped), Dwelling 120, Household 120, 9 Apr 1910 - THOMAS J HODGDON, Head, Male White age 52 years, first marriage, married 30 years, born California, both parents born Vermon, English speaker, Farmer, OA, can read and write, Owns-Farm-Free, No. 32 on Farm Schedule; ELIZA HODGDDON, wife, female white age 49 years, first marriage, married 30 years, mother of 5 children, 5 children lliving, born California, both parents born English-speaking Ireland, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; MINNIE HODGDON, daughter, female white age 29 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; ABBIE J HODGDON, daughter, female white age 22 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; BEN A HODGDON, son, male white age 25 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, farm laborer, worker; JERRY HODGDON, son, male, white age 15 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, Enlgish Speaker, laborer, worker; JERRY HODGDON, father, male white age 86 years, widowed, born Vermont, both parents born Vermont, English speaker, not employed, has own income, can read and write.
- [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Ben Hodgdon1
M, b. circa 1885, d. 1949
| Father | T. J. Hodgdon b. c 1858, d. 1925 |
| Last Edited | 8 Sep 2017 |
Ben Hodgdon was born circa 1885 at California.2 He was the son of T. J. Hodgdon. Ben Hodgdon died in 1949 at CA.3
Citations
- [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
- [S1419] 1910 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, Twp 4, ED 164, SD 6, Sheet 5-A (page 82 stamped), Dwelling 120, Household 120, 9 Apr 1910 - THOMAS J HODGDON, Head, Male White age 52 years, first marriage, married 30 years, born California, both parents born Vermon, English speaker, Farmer, OA, can read and write, Owns-Farm-Free, No. 32 on Farm Schedule; ELIZA HODGDDON, wife, female white age 49 years, first marriage, married 30 years, mother of 5 children, 5 children lliving, born California, both parents born English-speaking Ireland, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; MINNIE HODGDON, daughter, female white age 29 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; ABBIE J HODGDON, daughter, female white age 22 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; BEN A HODGDON, son, male white age 25 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, farm laborer, worker; JERRY HODGDON, son, male, white age 15 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, Enlgish Speaker, laborer, worker; JERRY HODGDON, father, male white age 86 years, widowed, born Vermont, both parents born Vermont, English speaker, not employed, has own income, can read and write.
- [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Maude (Hodgdon) Bright
F, b. 1883, d. 1955
| Father | T. J. Hodgdon b. c 1858, d. 1925 |
| Last Edited | 9 Feb 2018 |
Maude (Hodgdon) Bright was born in 1883.1 She was the daughter of T. J. Hodgdon. Maude (Hodgdon) Bright married Robert Leonard Bright Jr., son of Robert L M E Bright and Marietta (Ducot) Bright, on 13 February 1909. Maude (Hodgdon) Bright died in 1955 at CA.1
Maude (Hodgdon) Bright was also known as Maude Hodgdon.2
Maude (Hodgdon) Bright was also known as Maude Hodgdon.2
Family | Robert Leonard Bright Jr. b. 21 Jun 1885, d. 6 Aug 1966 |
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Citations
- [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
- [S1509] Nancy Ann Gimbel, "Bright Family, Data Correction," e-mail to History Resource Center, 10 Oct 2011, I just happened upon you site and am intrigued. I research the Bright family and notice an error. You list Robert Brights - his full name was Robert Leonard Bright Jr., buried in Oakdale Citizens Cemetery, Oakdale, Stanislaus, CA, as is his wife Maude and oldest son Irwin Thomas Bright (b. 28 Sep 1910 in CA; d. 25 Mar 1919 in Oakdale, Stanislaus, CA). ...
Abbie J Hodgdon1
F, b. circa 1888, d. 1967
| Father | T. J. Hodgdon b. c 1858, d. 1925 |
| Last Edited | 8 Sep 2017 |
Abbie J Hodgdon was born circa 1888 at California.1 She was the daughter of T. J. Hodgdon. Abbie J Hodgdon died in 1967 at CA.2
Abbie J Hodgdon was also known as Affie Hodgdon.3
Abbie J Hodgdon was also known as Affie Hodgdon.3
Citations
- [S1419] 1910 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population schedule, Twp 4, ED 164, SD 6, Sheet 5-A (page 82 stamped), Dwelling 120, Household 120, 9 Apr 1910 - THOMAS J HODGDON, Head, Male White age 52 years, first marriage, married 30 years, born California, both parents born Vermon, English speaker, Farmer, OA, can read and write, Owns-Farm-Free, No. 32 on Farm Schedule; ELIZA HODGDDON, wife, female white age 49 years, first marriage, married 30 years, mother of 5 children, 5 children lliving, born California, both parents born English-speaking Ireland, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; MINNIE HODGDON, daughter, female white age 29 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; ABBIE J HODGDON, daughter, female white age 22 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, not employed; BEN A HODGDON, son, male white age 25 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, English speaker, can read and write, farm laborer, worker; JERRY HODGDON, son, male, white age 15 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, Enlgish Speaker, laborer, worker; JERRY HODGDON, father, male white age 86 years, widowed, born Vermont, both parents born Vermont, English speaker, not employed, has own income, can read and write.
- [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
- [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
Jeremiah Gilman Hodgdon1
M, b. 12 April 1895, d. 27 December 1954
| Father | T. J. Hodgdon b. c 1858, d. 1925 |
| Last Edited | 8 Sep 2017 |
Jeremiah Gilman Hodgdon was born on 12 April 1895 at Tuolumne Co., California.1 He was the son of T. J. Hodgdon. Jeremiah Gilman Hodgdon died on 27 December 1954 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 59.1
He lived at Hodgdon Meadows, Part of Bronson Meadows. Jeremiah Gilman Hodgdon was also known as Gilman Hodgdon.2 He Hodgdon Meadow
Hodgdon.—At the southeast end of the Aspen Valley meadow is the Jerry Hodgdon cabin, the only two-story log cabin in or near the park. Several additions to this structure were made in later years—a front porch, a lean-to kitchen on the west side, and an outside stairway on the south end. The overall size is twenty-two by fourteen feet. A shake roof covers the perlins, which are parallel to the sides and extend about two feet on each end of the cabin. The base log suffices for a foundation. The building timbers, carefully notched on both upper and lower sides, give a neat appearance. The wedge-shaped chinking is barely distinguishable at a distance.
Hodgdon began work on this cabin in 1879, and was assisted by an old Chinese called Babcock (see below). The cabin was built for living quarters on the Hodgdon homestead and was occupied as such until a still larger home was constructed. The cabin was later used for summer billeting by a detachment of cavalry soldiers. Descendants of the Hodgdons still own and reside upon the Aspen Valley property.
East Meadows Cache.—The small trapper’s shelter in the East Meadow portion of the Hodgdon Estate near Aspen Valley has rotted almost to the ground, but its features are still distinguishable. It was only eight feet long and six feet high. It had no windows and was entered by means of a trap door in the roof. The cabin housed a very small stone fireplace and chimney.
This shelter was built by a Chinese called Babcock, an employee of Jerry Hodgdon, and used as a cache on Babcock’s trap line. It is the only structure of this type known to be in the park.
L. He was (an unknown value) between 1923 and 1940 at operated Alpin Valley Lodge, on Tioga Pass Road.2
He lived at Hodgdon Meadows, Part of Bronson Meadows. Jeremiah Gilman Hodgdon was also known as Gilman Hodgdon.2 He Hodgdon Meadow
Hodgdon.—At the southeast end of the Aspen Valley meadow is the Jerry Hodgdon cabin, the only two-story log cabin in or near the park. Several additions to this structure were made in later years—a front porch, a lean-to kitchen on the west side, and an outside stairway on the south end. The overall size is twenty-two by fourteen feet. A shake roof covers the perlins, which are parallel to the sides and extend about two feet on each end of the cabin. The base log suffices for a foundation. The building timbers, carefully notched on both upper and lower sides, give a neat appearance. The wedge-shaped chinking is barely distinguishable at a distance.
Hodgdon began work on this cabin in 1879, and was assisted by an old Chinese called Babcock (see below). The cabin was built for living quarters on the Hodgdon homestead and was occupied as such until a still larger home was constructed. The cabin was later used for summer billeting by a detachment of cavalry soldiers. Descendants of the Hodgdons still own and reside upon the Aspen Valley property.
East Meadows Cache.—The small trapper’s shelter in the East Meadow portion of the Hodgdon Estate near Aspen Valley has rotted almost to the ground, but its features are still distinguishable. It was only eight feet long and six feet high. It had no windows and was entered by means of a trap door in the roof. The cabin housed a very small stone fireplace and chimney.
This shelter was built by a Chinese called Babcock, an employee of Jerry Hodgdon, and used as a cache on Babcock’s trap line. It is the only structure of this type known to be in the park.
L. He was (an unknown value) between 1923 and 1940 at operated Alpin Valley Lodge, on Tioga Pass Road.2
Robert Leonard Bright Jr.1
M, b. 21 June 1885, d. 6 August 1966
| Father | Robert L M E Bright2 b. 24 Nov 1858, d. 1934 |
| Mother | Marietta (Ducot) Bright2 b. 20 Jan 1865, d. 22 Jul 1936 |
| Last Edited | 9 Feb 2018 |
Robert Leonard Bright Jr. was born on 21 June 1885 at Stanislaus Co., California.3,4 He was the son of Robert L M E Bright and Marietta (Ducot) Bright.2 Robert Leonard Bright Jr. married Maude (Hodgdon) Bright, daughter of T. J. Hodgdon, on 13 February 1909. Robert Leonard Bright Jr. died on 6 August 1966 at Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 81. Note the conflict between the California Death Index which shows his death on 6 Apr and the tombstone, which shows death on 5 Apr 1966.4,2,5 He was buried at Citizens Cemetery, Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., California.1,5
Robert Leonard Bright Jr. was also known as Robert Bright.6 He appeared on the census of 1900 as a 14-year-old son in the household of Robert L M E Bright and Marietta (Ducot) Bright at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.7 When he registered for the World War I Draft circa 1918, Robert Leonard Bright Jr. was a farmer at Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., California.3
Robert Leonard Bright Jr. was also known as Robert Bright.6 He appeared on the census of 1900 as a 14-year-old son in the household of Robert L M E Bright and Marietta (Ducot) Bright at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.7 When he registered for the World War I Draft circa 1918, Robert Leonard Bright Jr. was a farmer at Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., California.3
Family | Maude (Hodgdon) Bright b. 1883, d. 1955 |
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Citations
- [S1509] Nancy Ann Gimbel, "Bright Family, Data Correction," e-mail to History Resource Center, 10 Oct 2011, I just happened upon you site and am intrigued. I research the Bright family and notice an error. You list Robert Brights - his full name was Robert Leonard Bright Jr., buried in Oakdale Citizens Cemetery, Oakdale, Stanislaus, CA, as is his wife Maude and oldest son Irwin Thomas Bright (b. 28 Sep 1910 in CA; d. 25 Mar 1919 in Oakdale, Stanislaus, CA). ...
- [S1509] Nancy Ann Gimbel, "Bright Family, Data Correction," e-mail to History Resource Center, 10 Oct 2011, ... Robert Leonard Bright Jr., son of Robert Leonard Bright Sr. and Marietta Elvira Ducot, was born 21 Jun 1885 in La Grange, Stanislaus, CA; died 06 Aug 1966 in Oakdale, Stanislaus, CA. ...
- [S584] Unknown document; unknown film, Serial No. 5075, #A1069 - Robert Leonard Bright, residence Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., California. Age 33 years, born 21 June e1885. White, native born. Farmer in Oakdale, Stanislaus Co. Nearest relative Mrs. Maude May Bright of Oakdale, Stanislaus Co. /s/ Robert Leonard Bright. REVERSE: (stamped) 4-3-21.C Description of Registrant - tall, slender, blue eyes, born hair. /s/ Isaac H Watson, Local Board for the County of Stanislaus, State of California, Modesto California (not dated).
- [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, ROBERT L BRIGHT, male born 21 Jun 1885 in California, died Stanislaus Co. 06 Aug 1966 age 81. Mother's maiden name DUCOT. SSN 566-54-5634. Record ID 30340620.
- [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com, Robert Leonard Bright Jr. born 21 June 1885 LaGrange, Stanislaus Co., California; died 5 Aug 1966 Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., California. son of Robert Leonard Bright Sr. (1858-1934) and Marietta Elvira Ducot Birght (1865-1936). Husband of Maude May Hodgdon Birght (1883-1955). Father of Irwin Thomas Bright (1910-1919) and Robert Leonard Bright iii (1919-2007). Inscription: R.L. Bright, June 21 1885 - Aug 5, 1966. Maude May, his wife, Apr 21 1 883 - Aug 25 1955. Irwin Thomas, their son, Sep 28 1910 - Mar 25 1919. Burial at Oakdale Citizen's Cemetery, Oakdale, Stanislaus Co. CA Plot W BK 32, Lot 3, Gr 3. Find a Grave memorial # 49980773 Created by: personna and added Mar 20, 2010.
- [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
- [S1512] 1900 US Census, unknown repository address, population schedule, Twp 3, ED 126, SD 4, Sheet 8-A (page 45 stamped), Dwelling 183, Household 184, ROBERT L BRIGHT, Head, white male born dec 1856, age 43 Married 19 years, born California, father born England, mother born Scotland, farmer, can read and write, speaks English, #62 on farm schedule; MARY E BRIGHT, wife, white female born Jan 1865, age 35 years, married 19 years, mother of 7 children, 7 children living, born California, father born France, mother born Germany, can read and write, speaks English; ARTHUR BRIGHT, son, white male born Feb 1881, age 19, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, can read and write, farm laborer; HENRIETTA BRIGHT, daughter, white female born Mar 1883, age 17, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, can read and write, speaks English, at school; ROBERT BRIGHT, son, white male born June 1885, age 14 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, can read and write, speaks English, at school; HENRY BRIGHT, son, white male bor Aug 1887, age 12 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, can read and write, speaks English, at school; ERNEST BRIGHT, son, white male born Dec 1890, age 9 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California, can read and write, speaks English, at school; AGNES BRIGHT, daughter, white female born Aug 1895, age 4 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California; IVAN BRIGHT, son, white male born Nov 1897, age 2 years, unmarried, born California, both parents born California.
Robert (Bob) Bright1
M, b. 10 March 1919, d. 12 April 2007
| Father | Robert Leonard Bright Jr. b. 21 Jun 1885, d. 6 Aug 1966 |
| Mother | Maude (Hodgdon) Bright b. 1883, d. 1955 |
| Last Edited | 9 Feb 2018 |
Robert (Bob) Bright was born on 10 March 1919 at Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., California, only two weeks before the death of his older brother, Irwin Thomas.1,2 He was the son of Robert Leonard Bright Jr. and Maude (Hodgdon) Bright. Robert (Bob) Bright married Orpha (Merz) Bright before 1947; Guesstimate.1 Robert (Bob) Bright died on 12 April 2007 at Jamestown, Tuolumne Co., California, at age 88.2 He was buried at Knights Ferry Cemetery, Knights Ferry, Stanislaus Co., California.2,3
Family | Orpha (Merz) Bright b. 1922, d. 20 Dec 2003 |
Citations
- [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
- [S1509] Nancy Ann Gimbel, "Bright Family, Data Correction," e-mail to History Resource Center, 10 Oct 2011, ...His younger son Robert Leonard Bright (b. 10 Mar 1919 in Oakdale, Stanislaus, CA; d. 12 Apr 2007 in Jamestown, Tuolumne, CA) is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Knights Ferry, Stanislaus, CA with his wife Orpha Darlene Merz. ...
- [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Orpha (Merz) Bright
F, b. 1922, d. 20 December 2003
| Last Edited | 9 Feb 2018 |
Orpha (Merz) Bright was born in 1922 at Cooperstown, Tuolumne Co., CA.1 She married Robert (Bob) Bright, son of Robert Leonard Bright Jr. and Maude (Hodgdon) Bright, before 1947; Guesstimate.2 Orpha (Merz) Bright died on 20 December 2003 at Oakdale, Stanislaus Co., California.1 She was buried at Knights Ferry Cemetery, Knights Ferry, Stanislaus Co., CA.1,3
Orpha (Merz) Bright was also known as Orpha Merz.2
Orpha (Merz) Bright was also known as Orpha Merz.2
Family | Robert (Bob) Bright b. 10 Mar 1919, d. 12 Apr 2007 |
Citations
- [S1511] Modesto Bee, 5 Jan 2004, n/a, Orpha D. Bright Aug. 20, 1922 -- Dec. 20, 2003
Orpha Darlene Merz Bright, 81, of Jamestown died Saturday at Oak Valley Hospital, Oakdale.
Mrs. Bright was a native of Cooperstown and lived in Jamestown 54 years. She was a homemaker, and was a member the Stanislaus Historical Society, Tuolumne Historical Society, Order of the Eastern Star-Summit Chapter, Knights Ferry Garden Club, Native Daughters of the Golden West-Oakdale Parlor, Knights Ferry Community Club, Knights Ferry History & Museum Associates and the Daughters of the Nile.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Bright of Jamestown; children, Darlene Cross of Oakdale and Beverly Noe of Knights Ferry; and two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother.
A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Community United Methodist Church, Oakdale, with burial at Knights Ferry Cemetery. No visitation. Oakdale Memorial Chapel, Oakdale, in charge of arrangements." - [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
- [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
Raymond "Rick" Lewellen1
M, b. 1915, d. 1976
| Last Edited | 18 Feb 2019 |
Raymond "Rick" Lewellen was born in 1915 at TX.1,2 He married Evelyn (Weaver) Lewellen, daughter of Mr. (?) Butler, circa 1940. Raymond "Rick" Lewellen died in 1976 at Tuolumne Co., CA.1,2
Raymond "Rick" Lewellen was also known as Rick Lewellen.3 He was operated Cliff House Resort for about 4 years. The Cliff House was a hotel and restaurant on the cliff above Rainbow Pool on the South Fork of the Tuolumne River about 12 miles east of Groveland. circa 1958 at Tuolumne Co., California.3 He was a witness Built cafe & motel @ Rainbow Pool
yosemitehwyherald.com
In 1958 the second Cliff House burned
and the famous lodge was never rebuilt. Rick and Evelyn Lewellen built a café and 14-unit motel on the site and operated their resort for four years until the motel burned. with Evelyn (Weaver) Lewellen in 1958.
Raymond "Rick" Lewellen was also known as Rick Lewellen.3 He was operated Cliff House Resort for about 4 years. The Cliff House was a hotel and restaurant on the cliff above Rainbow Pool on the South Fork of the Tuolumne River about 12 miles east of Groveland. circa 1958 at Tuolumne Co., California.3 He was a witness Built cafe & motel @ Rainbow Pool
yosemitehwyherald.com
In 1958 the second Cliff House burned
and the famous lodge was never rebuilt. Rick and Evelyn Lewellen built a café and 14-unit motel on the site and operated their resort for four years until the motel burned. with Evelyn (Weaver) Lewellen in 1958.
Family | Evelyn (Weaver) Lewellen b. 1923, d. 2013 |
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