Elizabeth Viola McFarland1

F, b. 6 July 1901, d. 7 March 1989
Last Edited12 Aug 2006
     Elizabeth Viola McFarland married Alan Ward Haigh, son of John P. Haigh and Eugenia (Bruschi) Haigh; In 2004, Fitchett reports that Alan and Libby Haigh had two living children.1 Elizabeth Viola McFarland was born on 6 July 1901 at California.1 She died on 7 March 1989 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 87.1
     Elizabeth Viola McFarland was also known as Libby McFarland.1 Her married name was Elizabeth (McFarland) Haigh.1

Family

Alan Ward Haigh b. 20 Mar 1897, d. 27 Aug 1967

Citations

  1. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004.

Clinton Cassaretto1

M, b. 1908, d. 12 July 1909
FatherFrederick Cassaretto1 b. 25 Mar 1885, d. 19 Oct 1977
MotherSarah "Sadie" (Elmore) Cassaretto1 b. 1890, d. 1968
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Last Edited6 Feb 2017
     Clinton Cassaretto was born in 1908 at Tuolumne Co., California.2 He was the son of Frederick Cassaretto and Sarah "Sadie" (Elmore) Cassaretto.1 Clinton Cassaretto died on 12 July 1909 at California.3,2 He was buried on 13 July 1909 at Divide Cemetery 5:26, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.3,2

Citations

  1. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004, Fitch reports that Clinton died as an infant.
  2. [S36] Collected Monumental Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, GYGM History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, 95321, Divide Cemetery 5:25 Clinton e. Cassaretto 1908-1909.
  3. [S9] Tuolumne Co. Historical Society, Burdens Burial Records, (not named) Cassarretto, son of Fred, age 7 mos. died 12 Jul 1909 and buried 13 July 1909 at the IOOF Cemetery in Big Oak Flat.

Eloise (Miller) Cassaretto1

F, b. 1904, d. 1987
Last Edited7 Oct 2017
     Eloise (Miller) Cassaretto was born in 1904 at KY.2 She married Louis Albert Cassaretto, son of Louis Cassaretto and Adelina (Bruschi) Cassaretto, before 1930; Based on 1930 census.1 Eloise (Miller) Cassaretto died in 1987 at Fresno Co., CA.2
     Eloise (Miller) Cassaretto was also known as Eloise Marguerite Miller.1 She appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of Louis Albert Cassaretto at Fresno Co., CA.3

Family

Louis Albert Cassaretto b. 26 Jan 1891, d. 15 May 1965
Child

Citations

  1. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004.
  2. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.
  3. [S1839] 1940 US Census, NARA, Wahington DC.
  4. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995, Marian Maxine Cassaretto      20 Sep 1931      Female      Miller      Fresno.

Marian Maxine Cassaretto1

F, b. 20 September 1931, d. 1981
FatherLouis Albert Cassaretto1 b. 26 Jan 1891, d. 15 May 1965
MotherEloise (Miller) Cassaretto1 b. 1904, d. 1987
Last Edited7 Oct 2017
     Marian Maxine Cassaretto was born on 20 September 1931 at Fresno Co., California.1 She was the daughter of Louis Albert Cassaretto and Eloise (Miller) Cassaretto.1 Marian Maxine Cassaretto died in 1981 at Fresno Co., CA.2
     Marian Maxine Cassaretto appeared on the census of 1940 at Fresno Co., CA, as a daughter in the household of Louis Albert Cassaretto.3

Citations

  1. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995, Marian Maxine Cassaretto      20 Sep 1931      Female      Miller      Fresno.
  2. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.
  3. [S1839] 1940 US Census, NARA, Wahington DC.

Melburn Alton Penrose1

M, b. 28 September 1920, d. 23 December 2003
FatherClyde Penrose2 b. 22 Nov 1884, d. 16 Aug 1958
MotherIrene (Segale) Penrose2 b. 1 Nov 1889, d. 2 Jun 1965
Last Edited18 Feb 2019
     Melburn Alton Penrose was born on 28 September 1920 at Jacksonville, Tuolumne Co., California.2,1 He was the son of Clyde Penrose and Irene (Segale) Penrose.2 Melburn Alton Penrose married Marion (Albers) Penrose, daughter of George Albers and Ida Marie (Legner) Albers, in September 1942 at Tuolumne Co., CA.3,4 Melburn Alton Penrose died on 23 December 2003 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 83.5,3
     Melburn Alton Penrose also went by the name of Nubie Penrose.6 Melburn Alton Penrose was also known as Melburn E. Penrose.2 He appeared on the census of 1930 as a son in the household of Clyde Penrose at Jacksonville, Tuolumne Co., CA; Engineer/gold mine.7 Melburn Alton Penrose appeared on the census of 1940 as a son in the household of Clyde Penrose at Hwy 49 Twp 5, Tuolumne Co., CA; Driver for/CA State.8 Melburn Alton Penrose served in the US Army WWII

Enlisted in Sacramento on 27 August 1942.9,10 He lived for 28 years at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.11

Family

Marion (Albers) Penrose b. 16 Mar 1924, d. 28 Aug 1976
Child

Citations

  1. [S310] Union Democrat, 26 Dec 2003, 2A.
  2. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995, Melburn E Penrose      28 Sep 1920      Male      Segale      Tuolumne.
  3. [S237] Union Democrat, December 2003, page 2A.
  4. [S2799] Carlo M. De Ferrari Archives.
  5. [S8] SSDI, Name:      Melburn A. Penrose
    SSN:      558-16-5944
    Last Residence:      95370 Sonora, Tuolumne, California, United States of America
    Born:      29 Sep 1920
    Died:      23 Dec 2003
    State (Year) SSN issued:      California (Before 1951 ).
  6. [S98] Personal Knowledge of Compiler.
  7. [S2163] Unknown record type, NARA, Wahington DC.
  8. [S1839] 1940 US Census, NARA, Wahington DC.
  9. [S2923] WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918.
  10. [S310] Union Democrat, 26 Dec 2003, 2A, US Army WWII.
  11. [S310] Union Democrat, 26 Dec 2003, 2A, Melburn ‘Nubie' Alton Penrose Sept. 29, 1920 — Dec. 23, 2003

    Longtime Big Oak Flat resident Melburn "Nubie" Alton Penrose died Tuesday at a Modesto care center. He was 83. He was born in Jacksonville and lived in Big Oak Flat for 28 years. He graduated from Sonora High School and was active in school activities and sports, including football. He worked as a plumber for 35 years and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

    His family said he loved fishing, hunting and watching the Oakland Raiders.

    Mr. Penrose is survived by his son, Mel Penrose of Big Oak Flat; daughters and companion, Judy Lewellen and Gary Wemmer, both of Big Oak Flat, and Jill Penrose of Jamestown; a sister, Bernice Albers of Modesto; grandchildren Greg Lewellen of Groveland, Darlene Baxter of Danville, Darin Baker of Jamestown, Derek Baker of Vacaville, and Mel and Eric Penrose of the Bay Area; great-grandchildren Carson Baxter of Danville, Alexa Plaster of Soulsbyville and Trayton Baker of Sonora; and longtime friend Edna Allen of Big Oak Flat.

    He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Penrose, in 1976.

Nels Carson Lewellyn1,2

M, b. 20 April 1942, d. 2 December 1988
FatherRaymond "Rick" Lewellen b. 1915, d. 1976
MotherEvelyn (Weaver) Lewellen3 b. 1923, d. 2013
Last Edited22 Oct 2018
     Nels Carson Lewellyn was born on 20 April 1942 at Arizona.4 He was the son of Raymond "Rick" Lewellen and Evelyn (Weaver) Lewellen.3 Nels Carson Lewellyn died on 2 December 1988 at Calaveras Co., California, at age 46.3
     Nels Carson Lewellyn was also known as Nels Lewellen.5 Nels Carson Lewellyn was also known as Nels Carson Lewellyn.6,2 He was educated in 1960 at Sonora High Graduate.7

Citations

  1. [S1122] Union Democrat, 26 Dec 2003, 2A.
  2. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004.
  3. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, California Death Index, 1940-1997 Record
    about NELS CARSON LEWELLEN
    Name:      LEWELLEN, NELS CARSON
    Social Security #:      561561071
    Sex:      MALE
    Birth Date:      20 Apr 1942
    BirthPlace:      ARIZONA
    Death Date:      2 Dec 1988
    Death Place:      CALAVERAS
    Mother's Maiden Name:      BUTLER
    Father's Surname:.      
  4. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, LEWELLEN, NELS CARSON Social Security #: 561561071 Male born 20 Apr 1942 Arizona; died 2 Dec 1988 Calaveras Co. Mother's maiden name BUTLER.
  5. [S98] Personal Knowledge of Compiler.
  6. [S310] Union Democrat, 26 Dec 2003, 2A.
  7. [S2799] Carlo M. De Ferrari Archives.

Evelyn (Weaver) Lewellen

F, b. 1923, d. 2013
FatherMr. (?) Butler b. 1893, d. 1961
Last Edited17 Feb 2019
     Evelyn (Weaver) Lewellen was born in 1923 at San Joaquin Co., CA.1 She was the daughter of Mr. (?) Butler. Evelyn (Weaver) Lewellen married Raymond "Rick" Lewellen circa 1940. Evelyn (Weaver) Lewellen died in 2013 at NM.2,1
     Evelyn (Weaver) Lewellen was also known as Evelyn Butler s/b WEAVER.3 She Built cafe & motel @ Rainbow Pool

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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. in 1958. She was Clothing shop operator

By 1977, Evelyn was operating The Studio, a women's clothing shop located in the former livery stable on Ponderosa Way. The building was owned by Ray and Virginia Macy. After she closed The Studio, Evelyn worked at the Iron Door Store. She moved away from Groveland about 2002-2003. before 1977 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.4 She was Worked @ Iron Door before 2002. She Left Groveland circa 2002.

Family

Raymond "Rick" Lewellen b. 1915, d. 1976
Child

Citations

  1. [S669] Find A Grave, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S2845] Modesto Bee.
  3. [S504] Rosa E. Guinn, Article - Along the Hardin Flat Road.
  4. [S98] Personal Knowledge of Compiler.
  5. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, California Death Index, 1940-1997 Record
    about NELS CARSON LEWELLEN
    Name:      LEWELLEN, NELS CARSON
    Social Security #:      561561071
    Sex:      MALE
    Birth Date:      20 Apr 1942
    BirthPlace:      ARIZONA
    Death Date:      2 Dec 1988
    Death Place:      CALAVERAS
    Mother's Maiden Name:      BUTLER
    Father's Surname:.      

Louis Bruschi1

M
Last Edited6 Sep 2013
     Louis Bruschi was born at Italy.1

Family

Children

Citations

  1. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004.

Joseph Bruschi1

M
FatherLouis Bruschi1
Last Edited19 Nov 2016
     Joseph Bruschi was born at Italy.1 He was the son of Louis Bruschi.1

Citations

  1. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004.

Marco Bruschi1

M, b. 1840, d. 13 October 1915
FatherLouis Bruschi1
Last Edited22 Jun 2017
     Marco Bruschi married Cecelia (Tiscornia) Bruschi at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California.1 Marco Bruschi was born in 1840 at Parma, Italy.1 He was the son of Louis Bruschi.1 Marco Bruschi married an unknown person after 1861; an Indian, likely in or near Coulterville.1 He married Collumba Rossi Castagnola in 1883; pr/1900 census. Marco Bruschi died on 13 October 1915 at San Diego Co., California.1
     He Brief Bio:

Name     Marco BRUSCHI137
Birth     1840, Parma
Death     13 Oct 1915, San Diego, San Diego Co., California
Father     Louis BRUSCHI
Spouses
1     Indian
2     Cecelia TISCORNIA
Marriage     Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California
Divorce     
3     Collumba Rossi CASTAGNOLA
Birth     8 Aug 1851
Death     1913
Children     Cleto F. (1889-1975)
     Angelina
Notes for Marco BRUSCHI
Marco studied to be a priest; became Vice-Consul in San Diego, CA.98

BRUSCHI, Marco October 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette
Marco BRUSCHI, an early day resident of this county, died at his home in San Diego on Wednesday. Deceased was a brother of the late Francisco BRUSCHI of Coulterville. He is survived by two children, both of whom reside in San Diego. He immigrated in 1861.2 He appeared on the census of 1900 at San Diego Co., CA; grocer.3 He appeared on the census of 1910 at San Diego Co., CA; grocer.2

Family 2

Collumba Rossi Castagnola b. 8 Aug 1851, d. 1913

Citations

  1. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004.
  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. [S2170] 1 June 1900 United States of America, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.

Cecelia (Tiscornia) Bruschi1

F
Last Edited22 Jun 2017
     Cecelia (Tiscornia) Bruschi married Marco Bruschi, son of Louis Bruschi, at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California.1
     Cecelia (Tiscornia) Bruschi was a witness Brief Bio:

Name     Marco BRUSCHI137
Birth     1840, Parma
Death     13 Oct 1915, San Diego, San Diego Co., California
Father     Louis BRUSCHI
Spouses
1     Indian
2     Cecelia TISCORNIA
Marriage     Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California
Divorce     
3     Collumba Rossi CASTAGNOLA
Birth     8 Aug 1851
Death     1913
Children     Cleto F. (1889-1975)
     Angelina
Notes for Marco BRUSCHI
Marco studied to be a priest; became Vice-Consul in San Diego, CA.98

BRUSCHI, Marco October 16, 1915 Mariposa Gazette
Marco BRUSCHI, an early day resident of this county, died at his home in San Diego on Wednesday. Deceased was a brother of the late Francisco BRUSCHI of Coulterville. He is survived by two children, both of whom reside in San Diego. with Marco Bruschi. Cecelia (Tiscornia) Bruschi was also known as Cecelia Tiscornia.1

Family

Marco Bruschi b. 1840, d. 13 Oct 1915

Citations

  1. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004.

Collumba Rossi Castagnola1

F, b. 8 August 1851, d. 1913
Last Edited13 Nov 2016
     Collumba Rossi Castagnola was born on 8 August 1851.1 She married Marco Bruschi, son of Louis Bruschi, in 1883; pr/1900 census. Collumba Rossi Castagnola died in 1913.1
     Her married name was Bruschi.

Family

Marco Bruschi b. 1840, d. 13 Oct 1915

Citations

  1. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004.

Louis Bruschi II1

M
FatherLouis Bruschi1
Last Edited6 Sep 2013
     Louis Bruschi II was the son of Louis Bruschi.1

Citations

  1. [S112] Don Fitchett, 06 Dec 2004.