Martha C. Scofield1,2

F, b. circa 1857
FatherMiner Scofield3,1 b. Feb 1831, d. 10 Jul 1908
Last Edited26 Mar 2018
     Martha C. Scofield was born circa 1857 at California.3,1 She was the daughter of Miner Scofield.3,1

Citations

  1. [S2169] 1 June 1880 Records of the Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  2. [S2168] 1 June 1870 Population schedules, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S2425] 1 June 1860 Population schedules, Provo, Utah.

Elsa E. Scofield1,2

F, b. circa 1859
FatherMiner Scofield3,1 b. Feb 1831, d. 10 Jul 1908
Last Edited26 Mar 2018
     Elsa E. Scofield was born circa 1859 at California.3,1 She was the daughter of Miner Scofield.3,1

Citations

  1. [S2169] 1 June 1880 Records of the Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  2. [S2168] 1 June 1870 Population schedules, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S2425] 1 June 1860 Population schedules, Provo, Utah.

Orion B Scofield

M, b. June 1866, d. after 1910
FatherJohn Watson Scofield b. 12 Mar 1835, d. 16 Apr 1915
Last Edited30 Nov 2017
     Orion B Scofield was born in June 1866 at California.1 He was the son of John Watson Scofield and Sarah (Jones) Scofield. Orion B Scofield married Mrs. Minerva Bunts Scofield in 1898.1 Orion B Scofield died after 1910; Guesstimate.
     Orion B Scofield was also known as O. B. Scofield.2 He appeared on the census of 20 August 1870 in the household of John Watson Scofield and Sarah (Jones) Scofield at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.3 Orion B Scofield appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 as a son in the household of John Watson Scofield and Sarah (Jones) Scofield at Township 4, Tuolumne Co., California.4 Orion B Scofield witnessed the marriage of Samuel M. Smith and Minnie (Scofield) Smith on 9 November 1892 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.5 Orion B Scofield and Mrs. Minerva Bunts Scofield appeared on the census of 1900 at Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.6 Orion B Scofield and his wife Minnie (aka Minerva) apeared on the census of 1910 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon. Her boys were no longer living with their mother.

Family

Mrs. Minerva Bunts Scofield b. Jul 1863, d. 1917
Children

Citations

  1. [S2649] 1900 US Census, unknown repository address, population schedule, Twp 3, ED 126, SD 4, Sheet 7-A (page 44 stamped), Dwelling 164, Household 165, 17 June 1900, Groveland - ORION B SCOFIELD, Head, white male born June 1866 age 33 years, married 2 years, born California, father born Virginia, mother born Maine, farmer, can read and write, speaks English, owns farm free of mortgage, #50 on farm schedule; ...
  2. [S2168] 1 June 1870 Population schedules, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  3. [S2168] 1 June 1870 Population schedules, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration, 20 Aug 1870: SCHOFIELD J N [sic] 36 M W Farmer $450 $450 born VA; S.S. Schofield, age 24 W F keeping house, boorn Maine; DW Schofield, M W age 6, at home, born California; OB age 4 M W at home, born California, SS age 2 F W at home, born California.
  4. [S387] 1880 US Census, unknown repository address, Population Schedule, ED 111.
  5. [S501] Myrtle Dix, Early Marriages, 1854-1905.
  6. [S2649] 1900 US Census, unknown repository address, population schedule, Twp 3, ED 126, SD 4, Sheet 7-A (page 44 stamped), Dwelling 164, Household 165, 17 June 1900, Groveland - ORION B SCOFIELD, Head, white male born June 1866 age 33 years, married 2 years, born California, father born Virginia, mother born Maine, farmer, can read and write, speaks English, owns farm free of mortgage, #50 on farm schedule; MINERVA SCOFIELD, wife, white female born July 1863, age 36 years, married 2 years, mother of 4 children, 3 children living, born Oregon, both parents born Missouri, can read and write, speaks English; CLAUDE BUNTS, stepson, white male born Nov 1883 age 16, single, born Oregon, father born USA, mother born Oregon, farm laborer, can read and write, speaks English; IRBINE BUNTS, stepson, white male born Feb 1886, age 14, single, born Oregon, father born USA, mother born Oregon, farm laborer, can read and write, speaks English; VERNIE BUNTS, stepson, white male born May 1888, age 12, single, born Oregon, father born USA, mother born Oregon, farm laborer, can read and write, speaks English.

Jane Scofield1

F, b. 1 October 1874, d. 29 June 1954
FatherJohn Watson Scofield b. 12 Mar 1835, d. 16 Apr 1915
MotherSarah (Jones) Scofield b. 14 May 1846, d. 5 Jan 1942
Last Edited26 Jun 2017
     Jane Scofield married an unknown person. She was born on 1 October 1874 at California.2 She was the daughter of John Watson Scofield and Sarah (Jones) Scofield. Jane Scofield died on 29 June 1954 at Santa Clara Co., California, at age 79; SIMMONS      EVA      M      1874      10      01      JONES      SCOFIELD      FEMALE      CA      SANTA CLARA      1954      06      29            79      0.2
     She was New Tag Unsure if Jane and Eva are one in the same. Jane Scofield appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Township 4, Tuolumne Co., California, as a daughter in the household of John Watson Scofield and Sarah (Jones) Scofield.3 As of 29 June 1954, Jane Scofield was also known as Eva (Scofield) Simmons.4

Citations

  1. [S2169] 1 June 1880 Records of the Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  2. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, SIMMONS       EVA       M       1874       10       01       JONES       SCOFIELD       FEMALE       CA       SANTA CLARA       1954       06       29             79       0.
  3. [S387] 1880 US Census, unknown repository address, Population Schedule, ED 111.
  4. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, SIMMONS       EVA       M      
    1874       10       01      
    JONES       SCOFIELD       FEMALE      
    CA       SANTA CLARA       1954      
    06       29             79       0.

Nellie A. Scofield1,2

F, b. circa 1863
FatherMiner Scofield1 b. Feb 1831, d. 10 Jul 1908
Last Edited16 Jul 2011
     Nellie A. Scofield was born circa 1863 at Illinois.1 She was the daughter of Miner Scofield.1

Citations

  1. [S2169] 1 June 1880 Records of the Bureau of the Census, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.
  2. [S2168] 1 June 1870 Population schedules, Washington, D.C., National Archives and Records Administration.

Winifred (Lebow) Black

F, b. 26 September 1913, d. 16 June 2011
Step-fatherBudd Charles Eaton1 b. 2 Feb 1885, d. 2 Jan 1953
MotherNellie (Douglas) Lebow Eaton b. 31 Mar 1895, d. 9 Apr 1981
Last Edited30 Sep 2017
     Winifred (Lebow) Black married Darrell John Black. Winifred (Lebow) Black was born on 26 September 1913 at Stanislaus Co., California.2,1 She was the daughter of Budd Charles Eaton and Nellie (Douglas) Lebow Eaton.1 Winifred (Lebow) Black died on 16 June 2011 at Vacaville, Solano Co., California, at age 97.3,4
     Winifred (Lebow) Black was also known as Winnie Eaton.2 She Karen's FTM files (PIONEERS)

Descendants of ? Eaton
                              
     1      ? Eaton                    
..          +? Douglas          m: in This marriage is just a guess based on CA birth of Harold W. Eaton          
........     2      Winnie Eaton     b: 1914               
............          +Darrell John Black     b: 04 Feb 1903 in Calif          d: 31 Jul 1959 in Mariposa Co., CA     
...................     3      Kenneth Black               d: 1999     
........     2      Harold Eaton     b: 1921               
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Bonnies MG files

Eaton, Betty J. (Mrs.) 3 30 Nov 1923 12 Jun 2001 1 Eaton, Harold c 1948
Eaton, Betty J. (Mrs.) 577 30 Nov 1923 12 Jun 2001 1 Eaton, Harold c 1948
Eaton, Budd Charles 117 2 Feb 1885 2 Jan 1953 2 Douglas, Nellie Isabel 25 Dec 1920
Eaton, Budd Charles 691 2 Feb 1885 2 Jan 1953 2 Douglas, Nellie Isabel 25 Dec 1920
Eaton, Harold 4 Eaton, Betty J. (Mrs.) c 1948
Eaton, Harold 578 Eaton, Betty J. (Mrs.) c 1948
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Douglas, Adeline 83 29 Feb 1880 1 Feb 1970 1 Scofield, James J. 25 Mar 1903
Douglas, Adeline 657 29 Feb 1880 1 Feb 1970 1 Scofield, James J. 25 Mar 1903
Douglas, Alansen 125 18 Feb 1893 25 Feb 1894 2
Douglas, Alansen 699 18 Feb 1893 25 Feb 1894 2
Douglas, Albert Raymond 123 28 Feb 1890 14 Mar 1958 1 Congdon, Blanche C. 24 Sep 1913
Douglas, Albert Raymond 697 28 Feb 1890 14 Mar 1958 1 Congdon, Blanche C. 24 Sep 1913
Douglas, Alinas Cole 114 17 Sep 1849 26 Nov 1929 2 Hill, Florence Adelaide
Douglas, Alinas Cole 688 17 Sep 1849 26 Nov 1929 2 Hill, Florence Adelaide
Douglas, Charles Francis 121 19 Oct 1873 5 Jan 1965 5
Douglas, Charles Francis 695 19 Oct 1873 5 Jan 1965 5
Douglas, Margaret Jane 120 7 Feb 1873 20 Apr 1874 2
Douglas, Margaret Jane 694 7 Feb 1873 20 Apr 1874 2
Douglas, Nellie Isabel 118 31 Mar 1895 9 Apr 1981 9 Eaton, Budd Charles 25 Dec 1920
Douglas, Nellie Isabel 692 31 Mar 1895 9 Apr 1981 9 Eaton, Budd Charles 25 Dec 1920
Douglas, Wesley Hill 122 17 Mar 1888 9 Sep 1969 9
Douglas, Wesley Hill 696 17 Mar 1888 9 Sep 1969 9
Douglas, Winnie May 86 14 Jul 1877 17 Aug 1909 1 Scofield, John B. 21 Dec 1898
Douglas, Winnie May 660 14 Jul 1877 17 Aug 1909 1 Scofield, John B. 21 Dec 1898. As of September 1913, Winifred (Lebow) Black was also known as Winifred Lebow.5 She and Dorothy (Lebow) Russell appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Schneliger Road, Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., California.6 Winifred (Lebow) Black was educated between 1922 and 1926 at Student at Big Oak Flat Grammer School.7 She lived in 1923 at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California.2 She appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Budd Charles Eaton at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., CA.8 Winifred (Lebow) Black lived between 1932 and 1960 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; Moved to Big Oak Flat when she married.2 She lived between 1960 and 1984 at California in the San Francisco Bay area; in the San Francisco Bay Area.2 She lived in 1986; Moved back to Big Oak Flat when she retired.2 She and Harold W. Eaton lived on 26 September 2006 at Scofield-Eaton Homestead, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.9 Winifred (Lebow) Black witnessed the death of Harold W. Eaton on 18 February 2009 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California.10

Family

Darrell John Black b. 4 Feb 1903, d. 31 Jul 1959
Child

Citations

  1. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995, Winifred Lebon (sic) 26 Sep 1913 Stanislaus Co. mother's maiden name - Douglas.
  2. [S299] Union Democrat, 22 Oct 2004.
  3. [S8] SSDI, WININFRED BLACK, born 26 Sep 1913, died 16 Jun 2011, age 97 years. Last known residence Vacaville, Solano Co., California 95696. SSN 562-62-1190 issued in California.
  4. [S1339] Union Democrat, 30 June 2011, Online Edition, Winifred Louise Black Sept. 26, 1914 — June 16, 2011
    Former Big Oak Flat resident Winifred Louise Black died June 16 at a board and care facility in Vacaville. She was 96.
    Born in Riverbank, she was raised in Big Oak Flat and as a young adult lived in Coulterville. She went on to work as a cosmetology instructor in Richmond and Concord for many years.
    After retiring in 1978, she moved back to Big Oak Flat where she belonged to the Rebekah Lodge, of which she was a lifetime member, and did other volunteer and charity work.
    Mrs. Black is survived by her six nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Darrel Black; son, Kenneth Black; and siblings, Dorothy Ruby and Harold Eaton.
    A service of remembrance is scheduled for 2 p.m. July 10 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Big Oak Flat.
    Nadeau Family Funeral Home in Vacaville is handling arrangements.
  5. [S300] 5 January 1920 US Census, digital image of microfilm, unknown repository address, California, Stanislaus Co., Riverbank, SD 2, ED 183, Schneliger Rd. Farm 25/27, Winifred (age 6) and Dorothy (age 4) are living with their divorced father and their paternal grandparents in Riverbank, Stanislaus Co.
  6. [S1256] 5 January 1920 US Census, digital image of microfilm, unknown repository address, California, Stanislaus Co., Riverbank, SD 2, ED 183, Schneliger Rd. Farm 25/27.
  7. [S528] Unknown author, Article - Clair Weast Pays a Tribute (to Clara Watson).
  8. [S2163] Unknown record type, NARA, Wahington DC.
  9. [S437] Interview, Harold Eaton and Winifred Black, 26 Sep 2006, Harold Eaton and his half-sister Winifred Black share the property that their granduncles homesteaded in the first decade of the 20th century. Harold still lives in the house where he was born in 1921.
  10. [S1191] Union Democrat, 19 Jan 2006, online edition, EATON — Harold Eaton, 87, of Big Oak Flat, died Feb. 18 at a Sonora care center. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.
    ---------------------------------
    Written by Union Democrat staff      February 25, 2009 10:23 am
    Harold W. Eaton, Oct. 17, 1921 — Feb. 18, 2009

    Lifelong Big Oak Flat resident Harold W. Eaton died Feb. 18 at a Sonora care home. He was 87. Mr. Eaton was born and raised in Big Oak Flat in the home where he spent most of his life. After graduating from Sonora High School in 1939, he moved to Los Angeles, where he served an apprenticeship as an automotive machinist. He returned to Tuolumne County in 1946 and went to work for the City and County of San Francisco’s Hetch Hetchy Project. He remained there for 35 years, until his retirement. He was a member of the Calaveras Gem and Mineral Society.

    Mr. Eaton is survived by his daughter, Claudia Eaton, of Sequim, Wash.; his son, Jerry Eaton, of Vacaville; and his sister, Winifred Black, of Vacaville.

    A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on March 7 at the Odd Fellows Hall in Big Oak Flat. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

Darrell John Black1,2

M, b. 4 February 1903, d. 31 July 1959
Last Edited11 Aug 2007
     Darrell John Black married Winifred (Lebow) Black, daughter of Budd Charles Eaton and Nellie (Douglas) Lebow Eaton. Darrell John Black was born on 4 February 1903 at California.2 He died on 31 July 1959 at Mariposa Co., California, at age 56.1,2
     He CA deaths @ rootsweb.com

BLACK DARRELL JOHN
02/04/1903
WHITE
BLACK
M
CALIFORNIA
MARIPOSA
07/31/1959
56 yrs.

Family

Winifred (Lebow) Black b. 26 Sep 1913, d. 16 Jun 2011
Child

Citations

  1. [S299] Union Democrat, 22 Oct 2004.
  2. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.

Kenneth Black1

M, d. 1999
FatherDarrell John Black1 b. 4 Feb 1903, d. 31 Jul 1959
MotherWinifred (Lebow) Black1 b. 26 Sep 1913, d. 16 Jun 2011
Last Edited20 Jun 2011
     Kenneth Black was the son of Darrell John Black and Winifred (Lebow) Black.1 Kenneth Black died in 1999.1

Citations

  1. [S299] Union Democrat, 22 Oct 2004.

Dorothy (Lebow) Russell1

F, b. 12 January 1916, d. after 1940
Step-fatherBudd Charles Eaton2 b. 2 Feb 1885, d. 2 Jan 1953
MotherNellie (Douglas) Lebow Eaton2 b. 31 Mar 1895, d. 9 Apr 1981
Last Edited30 Sep 2017
     Dorothy (Lebow) Russell was born on 12 January 1916 at Stanislaus Co., California.2 She was the daughter of Budd Charles Eaton and Nellie (Douglas) Lebow Eaton.2 Dorothy (Lebow) Russell married Stanley F. Russell between 1931 and 1937.1 Dorothy (Lebow) Russell died after 1940; Guesstimate.
     Dorothy (Lebow) Russell was also known as Dorothy Lebow.2 She and Winifred (Lebow) Black appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Schneliger Road, Riverbank, Stanislaus Co., California.3 Dorothy Lebow appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Budd Charles Eaton at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., CA.4 Dorothy (Lebow) Russell lived in 1935 at Calaveras Co., CA.1 She appeared on the census of 1940 at Madera Co., CA.1

Family

Stanley F. Russell b. 1909, d. 1969

Citations

  1. [S1839] 1940 US Census, NARA, Wahington DC.
  2. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995, Dorothy Lebon (sic) 12 Jan 1916 Stanislaus Co. mother's maiden name - Douglas.
  3. [S1256] 5 January 1920 US Census, digital image of microfilm, unknown repository address, California, Stanislaus Co., Riverbank, SD 2, ED 183, Schneliger Rd. Farm 25/27.
  4. [S2163] Unknown record type, NARA, Wahington DC.

George Alfred Gookin1

M, b. 13 October 1908, d. 18 April 1988
FatherAlbert Millard Gookin4 b. 16 Jul 1869, d. 6 Sep 1932
MotherRose (Segale) Gookin1,2,3 b. 22 Apr 1885, d. 7 Jul 1978
Last Edited19 Oct 2018
     George Alfred Gookin was born on 13 October 1908 at Don Pedro, Tuolumne Co., California, where his parents were living when he was born.1,2,3,5 He was the son of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin.1,2,3,4 George Alfred Gookin married Avis (Beck) Gookin, daughter of Alfred Arthur Beck and Lillian (Roberts) Beck, in 1937 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.5 George Alfred Gookin died on 18 April 1988 at Escalon, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 79.1,2,3,6
     He lived at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.1 He appeared on the census of 1920 as an 11 year old son in the household of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin at Tuolumne Co., California; 1920 Census of Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA
Series: T625 Roll: 153 Page: 125 --
GOOKIN ALBERT M 50 M W CA; Rosie, 34; Stella 13; George, 11; John, 9; Minnie, 5;
Wilburn, 3; Thomas Search     62; John Donovan     76; Americus Segale, 21; Merle Segale, 22.7 George Alfred Gookin was In the cattle business before 1937.5

Family

Avis (Beck) Gookin b. 4 Jul 1918, d. 18 Apr 1988

Citations

  1. [S301] The Union Demmocrat, 23 September 1988.
  2. [S311] Personal Knowledge of Compiler.
  3. [S312] Funeral Card for George and Avis Gookin.
  4. [S316] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population Schedule, Big Oak Flat, ED 162, SD 2 (follows pg 215 stamped), Dwelling 43, Household 43.
  5. [S302] Newspaper clipping - "George, Avis Gookin killed in collision", April 1988.
  6. [S1969] Union Democrat, 18 apr 1988, 1, George, Avis Gookin killed in collision.
    Oakdale
    George and Avis Gookin, members of a longtime Groveland area family, were killed this morning in an accident on Highway 120 near Oakdale.
    The Gookins died instantly when their pickup truck was struck by another at 6:50 a.m. at Highway 120 and Enterprise Rd. the highway patrol's Stockton office reported.
    Mr. Gookin, 79, was turning the truck left onto the highway when it was struck broadside by a pickup truck and camper driven by Robert Goddard, 25, who suffered a minor injury, the report said.
    Mrs. Gookin, 69, had recently been hospitalized in Oakdale.
    The Gookins are survived by three sons, Tom and Ed Gookin of Oakdale and David Gookin of Marysville, George Gookin's three brothers, John, Bill and Harry Gookin, live in the Groveland area, and his siter, Minnie Ures, lives in Vallejo.
    The couple also is survived by many nieces and nephews.
    the Gookins, who raised cattle for more than 40 years, were both born to Gold Rush families. George's parents, Albert and Rose Gookin, were living at Don Pedro when he was born in 1908. Avis, born in 1918 to Alfred and Lillian Beck, was a year old when she moved with her parents from Trona, San Bernardino County, to a log cabin her father build on Ferretti Rd.
    Avis worked for a time at the Cliff House Resort at Rainbow Pool on the Tuolumne River and at the Charlotte Hotel in Groveland.
    George had started in the cattle business when he met Avis while stopping at the Charlotte Hotel. They were married in Reno in 1937.
    They bought a ranch on Ferretti Rd. in 1940 and for years led their herds to a summer range on Duckwall Ridge east of tuolumne.
    Funeral arrangements are pending.
  7. [S316] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population Schedule, Big Oak Flat, ED 162, SD 2 (follows pg 215 stamped), Dwelling 43, Household 43, January 1920 - Big Oag Flat, Farm - Albert M Gookin, Head, owns property with mortgage, M W age 50 years, married, born California, can read and write, father born Massachusetts, mother born Massachusetts, speaks English, works on own farm, self-employed, #10 on farm schedule; ROSE GOOKIN, wife, F W age 34 years, married, can read and write, born California, both parents born Italy, speaks English, not employed; STELLA GOOKIN, daughter, F W age 13 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, not employed; GEORGE GOOKIN, Son, M W age 11 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, not employed; JOHN GOOKIN, son, M W age 9 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California; MINNNIE GOOKIN, daughter, F W Age 6 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California; MILBURN GOOKIN, son, M W age 3 years, can read and write, born Caliofrnia, both parents born California. THOMAS SEARCH, no relationship, male white age 62 years, single, can read and write, born in Nevada, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English, Laborer for Tuolumne County
    JOHN DONOVAN, no relationship, male white age 76 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland, speaks English, Laborer for Tuolumne County
    AMERICUS SEGALE, Boarder, male white age 21 years, married, can read and write, born California, father born Italy (native Italian speaker), mother born California, Brakeman on Tunnel [construction]
    MERLE SEGALE, wife [of Americus], female white age 22 years, married, can read and write, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother both Missouri, school teacher, school.

John Frank Gookin1

M, b. 28 December 1910, d. 1989
FatherAlbert Millard Gookin4 b. 16 Jul 1869, d. 6 Sep 1932
MotherRose (Segale) Gookin2,3 b. 22 Apr 1885, d. 7 Jul 1978
Last Edited19 Oct 2018
     John Frank Gookin married Leanora Emily (Prouty) Gookin.5 John Frank Gookin was born on 28 December 1910 at Tuolumne Co., California.6 He was the son of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin.2,3,4 John Frank Gookin married Ethel (Montgomery) Gookin circa 1940; Guesstimate. John Frank Gookin died in 1989.3
     He Union Democrat Obituaries for November 30, 2005
Published: November 30, 2005


Ethel Virginia Gookin

Sept. 25, 1918 – Nov. 28, 2005


Lifelong Tuolumne County resident Ethel Virginia Gookin died Monday at a Sonora hospital. She was 87.

She was born on Big Hill Family Ranch, and later lived in Moccasin and Big Oak Flat prior to her move to Groveland. She was a homemaker and a rancher with her husband at the Gookin Ranch in Groveland, where she had lived for more than 50 years.

She was involved in her children's activities including 4-H and FFA, and especially enjoyed gardening. She was elected to the Groveland School Board and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary. She graduated from Sonora High School in 1936.

She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had most recently lived in Tuolumne.

She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Lynn Gookin, and Louis and Chris Gookin, all of Columbia; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Dave Blake, of Tuolumne; grandchildren, Brett and Sean Gookin, of the Bay Area, Chad Gookin and Tamara Flood, both of Oakdale, Dana Owens, of Turlock, Frank, Scott and Pete Gookin, all of Columbia, and Michael Blake, of Elk Grove; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gookin, in 1989; a son, Joe Gookin; brothers, Walter, Raymond, Roy, Clyde, Hurley, Glenn and Bob Montgomery; and sisters, Ester Smith and Velma Madsen.

Donations can be made to Visiting Nurse Association, Hospice of the Sierra, P.O. Box 4805, Sonora, CA 95370; Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Health, 770 Welch Road, Suite 350, Palo Alto, CA 94304; or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, VA 22038-1131. If donating to the American Diabetes Association, provide this organization with the name of person the donation is in honor or memory of; name and address of the person the organization should notify of your gift; and name and address of donor and who should be listed on the card.

Private services were held.

Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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CA births @ vitalsearch.com

GOOKIN JOSEPH RONALD 1940 12 15 MONTGOMERY MALE TUOLUMNE 0
GOOKIN RICHARD LOUIS 1945 04 05 MONTGOMERY MALE TUOLUMNE 0

GOOKIN MARILYN LOUISE 1948 08 30 MONTGOMERY FEMALE TUOLUMNE 0. He appeared on the census of 1920as a 9 year old son in the household of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin at Tuolumne Co., California; 1920 Census of Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA
Series: T625 Roll: 153 Page: 125 --
GOOKIN ALBERT M 50 M W CA; Rosie, 34; Stella 13; George, 11; John, 9; Minnie, 5;
Wilburn, 3; Thomas Search     62; John Donovan     76; Americus Segale, 21; Merle Segale, 22.7 John Frank Gookin lived in April 1988 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.1

Family 1

Leanora Emily (Prouty) Gookin d. 1937

Family 2

Ethel (Montgomery) Gookin b. 25 Sep 1918, d. 28 Nov 2005
Child

Family 3
Child

Citations

  1. [S302] Newspaper clipping - "George, Avis Gookin killed in collision", April 1988.
  2. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995.
  3. [S307] Union Democrat.
  4. [S316] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population Schedule, Big Oak Flat, ED 162, SD 2 (follows pg 215 stamped), Dwelling 43, Household 43.
  5. [S2967] WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918.
  6. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995, GOOKIN JOHN F 1910 12 28 SEGALS MALE TUOLUMNE 0.
  7. [S316] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population Schedule, Big Oak Flat, ED 162, SD 2 (follows pg 215 stamped), Dwelling 43, Household 43, January 1920 - Big Oag Flat, Farm - Albert M Gookin, Head, owns property with mortgage, M W age 50 years, married, born California, can read and write, father born Massachusetts, mother born Massachusetts, speaks English, works on own farm, self-employed, #10 on farm schedule; ROSE GOOKIN, wife, F W age 34 years, married, can read and write, born California, both parents born Italy, speaks English, not employed; STELLA GOOKIN, daughter, F W age 13 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, not employed; GEORGE GOOKIN, Son, M W age 11 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, not employed; JOHN GOOKIN, son, M W age 9 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California; MINNNIE GOOKIN, daughter, F W Age 6 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California; MILBURN GOOKIN, son, M W age 3 years, can read and write, born Caliofrnia, both parents born California. THOMAS SEARCH, no relationship, male white age 62 years, single, can read and write, born in Nevada, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English, Laborer for Tuolumne County
    JOHN DONOVAN, no relationship, male white age 76 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland, speaks English, Laborer for Tuolumne County
    AMERICUS SEGALE, Boarder, male white age 21 years, married, can read and write, born California, father born Italy (native Italian speaker), mother born California, Brakeman on Tunnel [construction]
    MERLE SEGALE, wife [of Americus], female white age 22 years, married, can read and write, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother both Missouri, school teacher, school.

William Lloyd Gookin

M, b. 26 October 1916, d. 21 January 1995
FatherAlbert Millard Gookin2 b. 16 Jul 1869, d. 6 Sep 1932
MotherRose (Segale) Gookin1 b. 22 Apr 1885, d. 7 Jul 1978
Last Edited11 Apr 2014
     William Lloyd Gookin married an unknown person. He was born on 26 October 1916 at Tuolumne Co., California.3 He was the son of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin.1,2 William Lloyd Gookin died on 21 January 1995 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 78.4
     William Lloyd Gookin was also known as Bill Gookin Sr. William Lloyd Gookin was also known as Willburn Lloyd Gookin. He appeared on the census of 1920 as 3 year old Wilburn (sic), son in the household of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin at Tuolumne Co., California; 1920 Census of Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA
Series: T625 Roll: 153 Page: 125 --
GOOKIN ALBERT M 50 M W CA; Rosie, 34; Stella 13; George, 11; John, 9; Minnie, 5;
Wilburn, 3; Thomas Search     62; John Donovan     76; Americus Segale, 21; Merle Segale, 22.5 William Lloyd Gookin lived in April 1988 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.6

Citations

  1. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995.
  2. [S316] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population Schedule, Big Oak Flat, ED 162, SD 2 (follows pg 215 stamped), Dwelling 43, Household 43.
  3. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995, GOOKIN WILLBURN L 1916 10 26 SEGALE MALE TUOLUMNE 0.
  4. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, William Lloyd Gookin Social Security #: 555127052 Male born 26 Oct 1916 California, died 21 Jan 1995 Tuolumne Co., Mother's maiden name - Segale.
  5. [S316] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population Schedule, Big Oak Flat, ED 162, SD 2 (follows pg 215 stamped), Dwelling 43, Household 43, January 1920 - Big Oag Flat, Farm - Albert M Gookin, Head, owns property with mortgage, M W age 50 years, married, born California, can read and write, father born Massachusetts, mother born Massachusetts, speaks English, works on own farm, self-employed, #10 on farm schedule; ROSE GOOKIN, wife, F W age 34 years, married, can read and write, born California, both parents born Italy, speaks English, not employed; STELLA GOOKIN, daughter, F W age 13 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, not employed; GEORGE GOOKIN, Son, M W age 11 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, not employed; JOHN GOOKIN, son, M W age 9 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California; MINNNIE GOOKIN, daughter, F W Age 6 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California; MILBURN GOOKIN, son, M W age 3 years, can read and write, born Caliofrnia, both parents born California. THOMAS SEARCH, no relationship, male white age 62 years, single, can read and write, born in Nevada, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English, Laborer for Tuolumne County
    JOHN DONOVAN, no relationship, male white age 76 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland, speaks English, Laborer for Tuolumne County
    AMERICUS SEGALE, Boarder, male white age 21 years, married, can read and write, born California, father born Italy (native Italian speaker), mother born California, Brakeman on Tunnel [construction]
    MERLE SEGALE, wife [of Americus], female white age 22 years, married, can read and write, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother both Missouri, school teacher, school.
  6. [S302] Newspaper clipping - "George, Avis Gookin killed in collision", April 1988.

Harry Albert Gookin1

M, b. 16 June 1920, d. 20 November 1999
FatherAlbert Millard Gookin b. 16 Jul 1869, d. 6 Sep 1932
MotherRose (Segale) Gookin2 b. 22 Apr 1885, d. 7 Jul 1978
Last Edited25 Jan 2018
     Harry Albert Gookin married Pauline Mae (Zucchella) Gookin; Since they were both long-time county residents by the time they were married, it is likely that Pauline and Harry were married in Tuolumne County.3 Harry Albert Gookin was born on 16 June 1920 at Moccasin, Tuolumne Co., California.4,5 He was the son of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin.2 Harry Albert Gookin died on 20 November 1999 at Tuolumne Co., CA, at age 79.3,6
     He lived in April 1988 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.1

Family

Pauline Mae (Zucchella) Gookin b. 2 Feb 1924, d. 8 May 2006

Citations

  1. [S302] Newspaper clipping - "George, Avis Gookin killed in collision", April 1988.
  2. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995.
  3. [S2030] Union Democrat, 10 May 2006, page 2-A, Pauline Mae Gookin Feb. 2, 1924 - May 8, 2006
    Longtime Tuolumne County resident Pauline Mae Gookin died Monday at a Sonora hospital. She was 82.
    She was born in the small mining town of Alleghany, Sierra county, and had lived in Tuolumne County since she was 2. She was the youngest of eight children born in Domnick and Elizabeth Zucchella.
    She later married Harry Gookin and together they operated the Gookin Heart Valley Ranch. The Heart V brand is the oldest registered brand in California.
    She worked the ranch and enjoyed feeding the cattle until earlier this year. She also enjoyed growing flowers, vegetable gardening and reading the Bible.
    She is survived by her brother, Clarence Zucchella, of Sacramento; and numerous nieces and nephews including caregiver, Dolores Hodges, of Twain Harte, and Ronnie Zucchella and Gayle Carlson, both of Sacramento.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Albert Gookin, in 1999.
    A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home. Burial is scheduled at Mountain Shadow Cemetery. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
  4. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995, GOOKIN HARRY 1920 06 16 SEGALE FEMALE (sic) TUOLUMNE 0.
  5. [S8] SSDI.
  6. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.

Stella (Gookin) Stubblefield1

F, b. 24 December 1906, d. January 1973
FatherAlbert Millard Gookin b. 16 Jul 1869, d. 6 Sep 1932
MotherRose (Segale) Gookin2 b. 22 Apr 1885, d. 7 Jul 1978
Last Edited19 Oct 2018
     Stella (Gookin) Stubblefield was born on 24 December 1906 at Don Pedro, Tuolumne Co., CA.2,3 She was the daughter of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin.2 Stella (Gookin) Stubblefield died in January 1973 at Tuolumne Co., CA, at age 66.4,3
     Stella (Gookin) Stubblefield was also known as Mrs. Stella Stubblefield.5 She was school teacher.3 Stella (Gookin) Stubblefield was also known as Stella Gookin.6 She appeared on the census of 1920 as a 13 year old daughter in the household of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin at Tuolumne Co., California; 1920 Census of Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA
Series: T625 Roll: 153 Page: 125 --
GOOKIN ALBERT M 50 M W CA; Rosie, 34; Stella 13; George, 11; John, 9; Minnie, 5;
Wilburn, 3; Thomas Search     62; John Donovan     76; Americus Segale, 21; Merle Segale, 22.7 Stella (Gookin) Stubblefield lived in April 1964 at Moccasin, Tuolumne Co., California.5

Citations

  1. [S2696] Union Democrat, 22 Dec 2011, online, ... Mrs. Ures was preceded in death by her husband, Mike, in 2007; brothers, George, John, Bill and Harry Gookin; and sister, Stella Stubblefield.....
  2. [S314] US Census, Tuolumne Co., California.
  3. [S2956] Union Democrat, 3 Sep 1973.
  4. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000.
  5. [S2572] Wedding Shower Invitations List, Sandra Rickson - Rcihard Hart.
  6. [S306] Unknown author, Rose Segale Gookin by Alene Knox.
  7. [S316] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population Schedule, Big Oak Flat, ED 162, SD 2 (follows pg 215 stamped), Dwelling 43, Household 43, January 1920 - Big Oag Flat, Farm - Albert M Gookin, Head, owns property with mortgage, M W age 50 years, married, born California, can read and write, father born Massachusetts, mother born Massachusetts, speaks English, works on own farm, self-employed, #10 on farm schedule; ROSE GOOKIN, wife, F W age 34 years, married, can read and write, born California, both parents born Italy, speaks English, not employed; STELLA GOOKIN, daughter, F W age 13 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, not employed; GEORGE GOOKIN, Son, M W age 11 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, not employed; JOHN GOOKIN, son, M W age 9 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California; MINNNIE GOOKIN, daughter, F W Age 6 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California; MILBURN GOOKIN, son, M W age 3 years, can read and write, born Caliofrnia, both parents born California. THOMAS SEARCH, no relationship, male white age 62 years, single, can read and write, born in Nevada, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English, Laborer for Tuolumne County
    JOHN DONOVAN, no relationship, male white age 76 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland, speaks English, Laborer for Tuolumne County
    AMERICUS SEGALE, Boarder, male white age 21 years, married, can read and write, born California, father born Italy (native Italian speaker), mother born California, Brakeman on Tunnel [construction]
    MERLE SEGALE, wife [of Americus], female white age 22 years, married, can read and write, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother both Missouri, school teacher, school.

John Gookin1

M, b. 1937, d. 2018
FatherJohn Frank Gookin b. 28 Dec 1910, d. 1989
Step-motherEthel (Montgomery) Gookin1 b. 25 Sep 1918, d. 28 Nov 2005
Last Edited10 Apr 2018
     John Gookin was born in 1937 at Modeso, Stanislaus Co., CA.2 He was the son of John Frank Gookin and Ethel (Montgomery) Gookin.1 John Gookin died in 2018 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.2
     He lived between 1940 and 1956 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.2 He lived between 1960 and 2005 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.2 He lived between 2005 and 2018 at Columbia, Tuolumne Co., CA.1,2

Citations

  1. [S307] Union Democrat.
  2. [S2967] WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918.

Joseph Ronald (Joe) Gookin1,2

M, b. 15 December 1940, d. 16 June 1977
FatherJohn Frank Gookin2,1 b. 28 Dec 1910, d. 1989
Last Edited25 Jan 2018
     Joseph Ronald (Joe) Gookin was born on 15 December 1940 at Tuolumne Co., California.2 He was the son of John Frank Gookin.2,1 Joseph Ronald (Joe) Gookin died on 16 June 1977 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 36.1,3

Citations

  1. [S307] Union Democrat.
  2. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995.
  3. [S335] California Dept of Health & Welfare, 1905-2000, Joseph R Gookin, male born 15 Dec 1940 California, died 16 Jun 1977 Stanislaus Co.

Minnie Margaret (Gookin) Ures1

F, b. 20 May 1913, d. 8 December 2011
FatherAlbert Millard Gookin3 b. 16 Jul 1869, d. 6 Sep 1932
MotherRose (Segale) Gookin2 b. 22 Apr 1885, d. 7 Jul 1978
Last Edited12 Nov 2014
     Minnie Margaret (Gookin) Ures was born on 20 May 1913 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California; Tuolumne Co. birth records at the County Recorder's office, now in possession of the Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society, show a female twin, unnamed, who either died in utero or very shortly after birth.4,5,6,7 She was the daughter of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin.2,3 Minnie Margaret (Gookin) Ures married Mike Ures on 23 June 1933 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.1,8 Minnie Margaret (Gookin) Ures died on 8 December 2011 at Vacaville, Solano Co., California, at age 98.7
     Minnie Margaret (Gookin) Ures was also known as Minnie Margaret Gookin.9 Minnie Margaret (Gookin) Ures was also known as Minnie Gookin.10 She appeared on the census of 1920 6 year old Minnie, daughter in the household of Albert Millard Gookin and Rose (Segale) Gookin at Tuolumne Co., California; 1920 Census of Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA
Series: T625 Roll: 153 Page: 125 --
GOOKIN ALBERT M 50 M W CA; Rosie, 34; Stella 13; George, 11; John, 9; Minnie, 5;
Wilburn, 3; Thomas Search     62; John Donovan     76; Americus Segale, 21; Merle Segale, 22.11 Minnie Gookin lived in April 1988 at Vallejo, Solano Co., California.1

Family

Mike Ures d. 2007

Citations

  1. [S1595] Union Democrat, 18 Apr 1988, 1, ...The Gookins are survived by three sons, Tom and Ed Gookin of Oakdale and David Gookin of Marysville, George Gookin's three brothers, John, Bill and Harry Gookin, live in the Groveland area, and his siter, Minnie Ures, lives in Vallejo....
  2. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995.
  3. [S316] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population Schedule, Big Oak Flat, ED 162, SD 2 (follows pg 215 stamped), Dwelling 43, Household 43.
  4. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995, GOOKIN, UNNAMED female born Tuolumne Co. 20 May 1913. Mother's maiden name SEGALE. Birth certificate at Recorder's Office shows this child died, apparently very shortly after birth. There is no corresponding record of death showing in Tuolumne Co. records as transcribed by the Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society (2013)
    GOOKIN, NUNSIO M, female born 20 May 1913 Tuolumne Co. Mother's maiden name SEGALE. Certificate of birth in Recorder's Office shows Minnie Margaret Gookin born this date but no record of Nunsio.
  5. [S1990] Christine Childres and Dee Baumann, TuoCo Births 1856-1940.
  6. [S314] US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, Nunzio M does not appear in the 1920 census, but a child of the same age named Minnie does appear. See birth citations for additional information re. Minnie Margaret and Nunsio M.
  7. [S2696] Union Democrat, 22 Dec 2011, online, Minnie Margaret Gookin Ures May 20, 1913 — Dec. 8, 2011
    Former Tuolumne County resident Minnie Margaret Gookin Ures died Dec. 8 at Vacaville Convalescent Hospital. She was 98.
    Born in Chinese Camp, to Albert and Rose Segale Gookin, she was the fourth of six children, born to members of pioneer ranching families from the Groveland, Priest-Coulterville and Moccasin areas.
    She attended Spring Gulch Grammar School and graduated from Sonora High School in 1931.
    She met Mike Ures in Livermore, and the couple married on June 23, 1933, in Reno, Nev.
    They lived throughout California while he worked for PG&E. Their son, Mike, was born in Montebello, Los Angeles County.
    In 1941, they moved to Vallejo where he worked for the Mare Island shipyard until his retirement.
    In 2000, they moved to a care facility in the Fairfield-Vacaville area.
    She is survived by her son, Michael Ures, of Oakdale; grandchildren, Wayne Ures, of Paso Robles, Lisa Krach, of Phoenix, and Leah Cook, of Benicia; and five great-grandchildren.
    Mrs. Ures was preceded in death by her husband, Mike, in 2007; brothers, George, John, Bill and Harry Gookin; and sister, Stella Stubblefield.
    No service is scheduled.
    Donations can be made to the Stella Stubblefield Memorial Scholarship Fund, 12748 Horseshoe Road, Oakdale, CA 95361.
    Skyview Funeral Home in Vallejo is handling arrangements.
  8. [S2696] Union Democrat, 22 Dec 2011, online, ... She met Mike Ures in Livermore, and the couple married on June 23, 1933, in Reno, Nev.
    They lived throughout California while he worked for PG&E. Their son, Mike, was born in Montebello, Los Angeles County.
    In 1941, they moved to Vallejo where he worked for the Mare Island shipyard until his retirement.
    In 2000, they moved to a care facility in the Fairfield-Vacaville area....
  9. [S1] CA Birth Index 1905-1995, GOOKIN, UNNAMED female born Tuolumne Co. 20 May 1913. Mother's maiden name SEGALE. Birth certificate at Recorder's Office shows this child died, apparently very shortly after birth. There is no corresponding record of death showing in Tuolumne Co. records as transcribed by the Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society (2013)
    GOOKIN, NUNSIO M, female born 20 May 1913 Tuolumne Co. Mother's maiden name SEGALE. Certificate of birth in Recorder's Office shows Minnie Margaret Gookin born this date but no record of Nunsio.
  10. [S302] Newspaper clipping - "George, Avis Gookin killed in collision", April 1988.
  11. [S316] 1920 US Census, Tuolumne Co., California, population Schedule, Big Oak Flat, ED 162, SD 2 (follows pg 215 stamped), Dwelling 43, Household 43, January 1920 - Big Oag Flat, Farm - Albert M Gookin, Head, owns property with mortgage, M W age 50 years, married, born California, can read and write, father born Massachusetts, mother born Massachusetts, speaks English, works on own farm, self-employed, #10 on farm schedule; ROSE GOOKIN, wife, F W age 34 years, married, can read and write, born California, both parents born Italy, speaks English, not employed; STELLA GOOKIN, daughter, F W age 13 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, not employed; GEORGE GOOKIN, Son, M W age 11 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California, speaks English, not employed; JOHN GOOKIN, son, M W age 9 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California; MINNNIE GOOKIN, daughter, F W Age 6 years, in school, can read and write, born California, both parents born California; MILBURN GOOKIN, son, M W age 3 years, can read and write, born Caliofrnia, both parents born California. THOMAS SEARCH, no relationship, male white age 62 years, single, can read and write, born in Nevada, father born Ohio, mother born Ohio, speaks English, Laborer for Tuolumne County
    JOHN DONOVAN, no relationship, male white age 76 years, single, can read and write, born California, father born Ireland, mother born Ireland, speaks English, Laborer for Tuolumne County
    AMERICUS SEGALE, Boarder, male white age 21 years, married, can read and write, born California, father born Italy (native Italian speaker), mother born California, Brakeman on Tunnel [construction]
    MERLE SEGALE, wife [of Americus], female white age 22 years, married, can read and write, born Missouri, father born Missouri, mother both Missouri, school teacher, school.