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     James Monroe Gamble was born circa 1872 at California.² He was the son of John Gamble and Lucy A. (Lord) Gamble.² James Monroe Gamble died in 1946 at Alameda Co., CA.¹
     He was a witness Brief Bio:

HISTORY OF THE State of California AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF Oakland and Environs ALSO Containing Biographies of Well-Known Citizens of the Past and Present. BY J. M. GuiNN, A. M.
Publication date 1907

John Gamble, a pioneer educator of the state of California, and pioneer of 1853, was born in the north of Ireland, in County Antrim, in 1823, of Scotch parentage, and when about eleven years bid was brought to America by his
parents. He received his primary education in the public schools of Maine, after which he became a student in Waterville College. Stu-
dious by nature and intent upon securing a broad fund of information, he applied himself diligently and in young manhood established a reputation for himself as a teacher in an academy at Skowhegan, Me. Mr. Gamble was induced to come to
California by two of his brothers, Alexander and Peter Gamble, the former of whom came to California via the Horn in 1849. After he joined his brothers in the state they were lo-
cated at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne county, and in Chinese Camp, and there engaged in business for several years. Mr. Gamble then went to
Big Oak Flat and for two years followed mining pursuits independently. He rapidly rose to a position of prominence among the more substantial citizens of Tuolumne county, where he
assisted in the organization of the first schools and later engaged in teaching, being so occupied in that section for about fifteen years. At that time he came to San Francisco because of better educational advantages for his children and for some years following engaged in teaching in San Mateo county. About fifteen years prior to
his death he retired from educational work, and removing to Alameda in 1897, erected a residence on Caroline street and there spent the evening of
his days in quiet and contentment. He was always a home-loving man, preferring the peace of his home to the excitement of club life, never affiliating either with club or secret society. He
was a Republican in politics, but beyond participating as a loyal citizen should in the establishment and maintenance of good government, cared nothing for personal recognition along these lines. He was an indefatigable student,
and wide reader and had the faculty of assimilating the best in whatever he read. He had considerable knowledge of law, which he had taken up at one time, although he never cared to
practice the profession. His death occurred in August, 1905.

In Skowhegan, Me., Mr. Gamble was united in marriage with Miss Lucy A. Lord, a native of that place, and born of this union were the following children : John A., born in the east and now residing in San Mateo county ; Lucy,
the wife of Fred W. Crossett; William P., deceased ; Mary E., a teacher in the Oakland schools ; Thomas A., an attorney of Seattle ; and James M., of San Francisco.

with John Gamble.³ James Monroe Gamble was also known as James U. Gamble.² He appeared on the census of 1880 as a son in the household of John Gamble at San Francisco Co., California.² James Monroe Gamble lived in 1907; San Francisco.

     Mamie (Gould) Pierce was born circa 1881 at California.² She married Rev. Wm. Pierce on 20 February 1899 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California; Wm's 2nd wife
pr/1900 & 1910 census she had no children of her own.^2,1 Mamie (Gould) Pierce died in 1947 at Tehama Co., California; Note Myra vs Mamie vs Miriam.³
     Mamie (Gould) Pierce was also known as Mrs. Miriam A. Pierce. She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Rev. Wm. Pierce at Confidence, Tuolumne Co., California; Farmer.⁴ Mrs. Miriam A. Pierce appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Rev. Wm. Pierce at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.² Mrs. Miriam A. Pierce witnessed the death of William Pierce Jr. in 1918 at France; Casualty of WWI.⁵

     William Pierce Jr. was born circa 1896 at Hollister, San Benito Co., California.² He was the son of Rev. Wm. Pierce and Mamie (Gould) Pierce.^1,2 William Pierce Jr. died in 1918 at France; Casualty of WWI.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1900 as a son in the household of Rev. Wm. Pierce at Confidence, Tuolumne Co., California; Farmer.³ William Pierce Jr. appeared on the census of 1910 as a son in the household of Rev. Wm. Pierce at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.²

     Eva P. Douglass was born circa 1859.² She married Ruben Brooks on 19 May 1876 at C. F. Haslamb's Ranch, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     Her married name was Eva (Douglass) Brooks.¹ Eva (Douglass) Brooks appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of Ruben Brooks at Roches Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.²

     George Sims was born on 8 April 1896 at California.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Sims and Callie Oelia (Null) Sims.¹ George Sims died on 3 August 1946 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 50.²
     He appeared on the census of 1910 as a son in the household of Henry Sims at Twp 4, Tuolumne Co., California; Henry a widower.¹ George Sims appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Henry Sims at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co, California.³

     Clara (Vivian) Sims was born on 30 April 1869 at MINN.¹ She married Henry Sims between 1910 and 1920; pr/census reports. Clara (Vivian) Sims died on 13 July 1942 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 73.¹ She was buried after 13 July 1942 at St. James Cemetery, Jamestown, Tuolumne Co., California.²
     She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Henry Sims at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co, California.³ Clara (Vivian) Sims appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Henry Sims at Twp. 4, part of Jamestown, Tuolumne Co., California.⁴

     Nettie Emma (Cope) Gilliam was born on 20 June 1879 at California.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick R. Cope and Catherine (Pool) Cope Urich.² Nettie Emma (Cope) Gilliam married Daniel Gilliam on 28 January 1903 at 2nd Garotte, Twp 4, Tuolumne Co., California; Applied for License to Marry.^3,4,5 Nettie Emma (Cope) Gilliam died on 9 April 1956 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 76.¹ She was buried after 9 April 1956 at a French Camp cemetery, San Joaquin Co., California.⁶
     She appeared on the census of 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; w/mother & siblings.² She appeared on the census of 1900 at 3rd Twp, Tuolumne co., California; w/mother & uncle.⁷ She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Daniel Gilliam at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.³ Nettie Emma (Cope) Gilliam appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Daniel Gilliam at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.⁸ Nettie Emma (Cope) Gilliam appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Daniel Gilliam at Hetch Hetchy Junction, Twp 4, Tuolumne Co., California.⁹ Nettie Emma (Cope) Gilliam appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Daniel Gilliam at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰

     Joseph F. Gilliam was born on 10 August 1905 at California.² He was the son of Daniel Gilliam and Nettie Emma (Cope) Gilliam.^1,2 Joseph F. Gilliam died in 1952 at San Joaquin Co., California.²
     Joseph F. Gilliam was also known as Joseph Frederick Gilliam.³ He was Engineer for steam railroad. He appeared on the census of 1910 as a son in the household of Daniel Gilliam at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ Joseph F. Gilliam appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Daniel Gilliam at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.⁴ Joseph F. Gilliam appeared on the census of 1930 as a son in the household of Daniel Gilliam at Hetch Hetchy Junction, Twp 4, Tuolumne Co., California.⁵ Joseph F. Gilliam lived between 1937 and 1948 at San Joaquin Co., California.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1940 at O'Neal, San Joaquin Co., California.⁷

     Frank Urban Gilliam was born on 20 December 1913 at Tuolumne Co., California.^1,3 He was the son of Daniel Gilliam and Nettie Emma (Cope) Gilliam.² Frank Urban Gilliam married Mary Helen (SCHALL) Gilliam before 1940.⁴ Frank Urban Gilliam died on 16 August 1990 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 76.¹
     Frank Urban Gilliam was also known as Frank V. Gilliam. He appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Daniel Gilliam at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.² Frank V. Gilliam appeared on the census of 1930 as a son in the household of Daniel Gilliam at Hetch Hetchy Junction, Twp 4, Tuolumne Co., California.⁵ Frank Urban Gilliam appeared on the census of 1940 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California.⁶

     Mary Helen (SCHALL) Gilliam was born circa 1918.¹ She married Frank Urban Gilliam, son of Daniel Gilliam and Nettie Emma (Cope) Gilliam, before 1940.¹ Mary Helen (SCHALL) Gilliam died circa 2006.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Frank Urban Gilliam at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California.²

     Earl Wothe was buried at Divide Cemetery, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California. He was born on 19 January 1916 at KY.¹ He married Dorothy (Johnson) Wothe, daughter of A. L. Johnson and Mrs. Erna Johnson, circa 1945; Guesstimate.² Earl Wothe died on 30 November 1985 at Matinez, Contra Costa Co., California, at age 69.^3,1
     He Brief Bio:

The Road Genealogist
http://theroadgenealogist.blogspot.com/2011/10/anderson-valley-k-v-crew.html
Not "Travels with Charlie" but "Travels with the Road Genealogist."
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Anderson Valley K-V Crew
Boon-Dock East of Long Barn, CA
A view from the Vista Point a few miles east of the Groveland District Ranger Station on CA120. It overlooks the canyons not only of the Tuolumne River, the source of San Francisco's water through its Hetch Hetchy Project, but also several forks of Cherry Creek, which is also part of the Hetch Hetchy System.
I had intended to drive to Anderson Valley, which is where the Anderson Valley K-V Crew hung out at night and weekends during the late 50s, except for those of us who went fishing on weekends. But, as you can see from the plaque to the right, I ended up in Coulterville, a former gold-mining town.
The K-V Crews got their name from the two congressmen who wrote the act creating them: Congressman Knutson, perhaps a Senator, and, more than likely, Sen. Arthur H. Vandenberg (R-MI). The 1930 Act provided for reforestation by the US Forest Service; during the 1930s 2.25 billion seedlings were planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Twenty years later the demand for knotless plywood caused the USFS to create K-V crews to prune certain pine trees. If ponderosa and sugar pines were pruned up 10, 14, or 16 feet, depending on the trees size, once the cambium had healed in 2 or 3 years much of the lumber peeled for plywood at a later date would be knotless. At that time knotless plywood brought 6 to 7 times more than knotty plywood.
Our boss on the Anderson Valley K-V Crew on the Groveland District was Earl Wothe. It's not surprising that Earl died at a relatively early age (69) as he was overweight and, if memory serves, had asthma; because of the latter, he often worked as the timekeeper at fire-fighting camps.
He served in the US Army in WWII between 1942 and 1945.² He lived between 1950 and 1985 at Smith Station Rd., Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.

     Katherine (Kearns) Pool was born at Ireland.¹ She was born circa 1824 at Nova Scotia; pr/1860 census. She married Thomas Pindar Pool circa 1845; Guesstimate.² Katherine (Kearns) Pool died on 28 February 1907 at Tuolumne Co., CA.³ She was buried on 2 March 1907 at Divide Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.³
     She was born San Francisco Area Funeral Home Records, 1895-1985

Name:     Elizabeth A Barada
Gender:     Female
Race:     Caucasian (White)
Birth Date:     17 Oct 1863
Birth Place:     Groveland, California
Age:     87
Death Date:     6 Nov 1950
Spouse:     John
Father:     Thomas Pool
Mother:     Katherine Kearns
Funeral Home:     Carew and English. Katherine (Kearns) Pool was also known as Mrs. Catherine Pool.¹ She was New Tag.⁴ She appeared on the census of 1860 in the household of Thomas Pindar Pool at Twp 4 (Big Oak Flat), Tuolumne Co., CA.⁴ Katherine (Kearns) Pool appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Thomas Pindar Pool at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA; Initials only and hard to read.⁵ Katherine (Kearns) Pool and Thomas Pindar Pool appeared on the census of 1880 at 4th Township, Tuolumne Co., California.⁶ Mrs. Catherine Pool witnessed the death of her husband Thomas Pindar Pool on 2 October 1887.⁷

     Charlotte V. James was born circa 1901 at California.¹ She was the daughter of William James and Hannah (Pratt) James Haines.¹ Charlotte V. James died in 1973 at Solano Co., CA.² She was buried at Divide Cemetery, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.³