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     William A. Henderson was born in 1905 at Wahilla, Adair Co., OK; pr/bio on file in HRC.^1,2 He was the son of James Elmus Henderson and Ida Josephine (Pendleton) Henderson.² William A. Henderson married Becky (Teague) Henderson, daughter of Andrew Jackson Teague, on 4 July 1934 at Sequoyah Co., CA; pr/bio on file in HRC.² William A. Henderson died on 9 September 1980 at Tuolumne Co., CA.^1,2,3 He was buried at Divide Cemetery 3:501, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁴
     He was New Tag.² He lived in 1935 at Cherokee Co., OK.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1940 at Sequoyah Co., OK.⁵ He lived circa 1941 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA. An unknown person was Sold to Wm. Henderson between 1941 and 1944 at property on Henderson St., Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁶ He was Sawmill worker & knifesmith before 1950.

     Becky (Teague) Henderson was born on 11 August 1909 at Searcy Co., ARK.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Jackson Teague.² Becky (Teague) Henderson married William A. Henderson, son of James Elmus Henderson and Ida Josephine (Pendleton) Henderson, on 4 July 1934 at Sequoyah Co., CA; pr/bio on file in HRC.³ Becky (Teague) Henderson died on 28 March 1981 at Mariposa Co., CA, at age 71.^1,3,4 She was buried at Divide Cemetery 3:500, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     She was New Tag.³ She was New Tag.³ She appeared on the census of 1940 in the household of William A. Henderson at Sequoyah Co., OK.⁵

     N Pearl Henderson was born in 1896.¹ She married William M. Henderson; Presumed marriage.² N Pearl Henderson was buried in 1984 at Divide Cemetery 3:471-a, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ She died in 1984.¹
     [R=Principal] N Pearl Henderson also went by the name of Ma Henderson[R=Witness].¹

     William M. Henderson was born in 1890; Biography by Denise Henderson availabe at History Resource Center.¹ He married N Pearl Henderson; Presumed marriage.¹ William M. Henderson was buried in 1962 at Divide Cemetery 3:475, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He died in 1962.¹
     [R=Principal] William M. Henderson also went by the name of Pa Henderson[R=Witness].

     Earl E. Henderson was born on 7 April 1898 at MO.^1,2 He was the son of James Elmus Henderson and Ida Josephine (Pendleton) Henderson.² Earl E. Henderson was buried in 1966 at Divide Cemetery 3:502, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He died on 14 September 1966 at Tuolumne Co., CA, at age 68.^1,2,3
     He lived in 1910 at Casto Co., TX.² He Lost his sight in 1930.²

     K. T. Henderson was born in 1924.¹ He was buried in 1997 at Divide Cemetery 3-505-A2, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He died in 1997.¹

     Artie Cleburn Henderson was born in 1914.¹ He was buried in 1990 at Divide Cemetery 3:505-A1, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He died in 1990.¹

     Stephen Allen Hadley was buried at Divide Cemetery 3:451, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He was born on 16 October 1954.¹ He died on 26 November 1954.¹

     Capt. Perry W. Hall was born circa 1819 at Pennsylvania.^1,3 He was the son of James Hall.² Capt. Perry W. Hall married Thankful P. (Robinson) Hall Woodruff in June 1845 at Susquehanna Co., PA.^4,5 Capt. Perry W. Hall died on 22 January 1866.¹ He was buried after 22 January 1866 at Divide Cemetery 4:157, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     He appeared on the census of 4 October 1850 in the household of James Hall at Jackson, Susquehanna Co., PA.³ Capt. Perry W. Hall and Thankful P. (Robinson) Hall Woodruff appeared on the census of 1860 at Big Oak Flat, Twp 4, Tuolumne Co., California.⁶ Capt. Perry W. Hall was a member of on 26 May 1860 at IOOF Lodge #97, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁷ Joseph W. Kemp was a member of Charter Member on 26 May 1860 at IOOF Lodge #97, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁷

     Irwin Hall was born on 29 July 1862.¹ He was the son of Capt. Perry W. Hall and Thankful P. (Robinson) Hall Woodruff.¹ Irwin Hall died on 29 October 1864 at age 2.¹ He was buried after 29 October 1864 at Divide Cemetery 4:158, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹

     John Woodruff was born circa 1829 at Maine.⁴ He was the son of Earl Woodruff and Sally (Hadley) Woodruff.^2,3 John Woodruff married Thankful P. (Robinson) Hall Woodruff on 26 November 1868 at Tuolumne Co., California.⁵ John Woodruff died on 21 July 1885 at Tuolumne Co., California.⁶ He was buried at Divide Cemetery, Plot 160, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁷
     He appeared on the census of 1850as a 21-year-old male in the household of Earl Woodruff at East Machias, Washington Co., Maine. John was employed as a laborer.⁸ John Woodruff appeared on the census of 1860as a 30-year-old male miner in the household of Earl Woodruff and Sally (Hadley) Woodruff at East Machias, Washington Co., Maine. It is important to know that the census taker came to this Maine household on 12 June 1860.⁹ John Woodruff appeared on the census of 30 July 1860 at Big Oak Flat, 4th Township, Tuolumne Co., California, The three men were cousins. John Woodruff and Joseph Snowball were first cousins, while Charles Ayers was somewhat more distantly related. His grandmother, Mary (Hadley) Stevens, was likely an older sister of John's mother, Sally (Hadley) Woodruff.¹⁰ He and Thankful P. (Robinson) Hall Woodruff appeared on the census of 18 August 1870 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁴ John Woodruff and Thankful P. (Robinson) Hall Woodruff appeared on the census of 4 June 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹¹

     Charles P. Hall was born in 1858.² He was the son of Capt. Perry W. Hall and Thankful P. (Robinson) Hall Woodruff. Charles P. Hall married Alice (Mecartea) Hall, daughter of James Wyatt Mecartea and Elvira (Smith) Mecartea, on 28 April 1890 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.³ Charles P. Hall died on 18 February 1930 at Tuolumne Co., California.^2,4,5 He was buried on 20 February 1930 at Divide Cemetery 4:203, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^2,6
     He was Manager of Tip Top Mine.⁷ He This family is associated with the Silken Mine just north of Big Oak Flat.

Big Oak Flat Road by P & S.⁷ Charles P. Hall was also known as Charles Perry Hall.^8,9 He appeared on the census of 1860 as a son in the household of Capt. Perry W. Hall and Thankful P. (Robinson) Hall Woodruff at Big Oak Flat, Twp 4, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰ Charles P. Hall appeared on the census of 18 August 1870 in the household of John Woodruff and Thankful P. (Robinson) Hall Woodruff at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹¹ Henry R. Crocker and Mary Ellen (Hall) Crocker appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹² The Union Democrat reported on 10 March 1900 that Charles P. Hall and Joseph Harten were successfully mining their pocket claim at Deer Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹³ Charles P. Hall and Alice (Mecartea) Hall appeared on the census of 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁴ Charles P. Hall was In Sonora w/friends on 14 July 1900 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^15,16 He was a member of Rebekah Lodge No. 259. on 16 November 1901 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁷ He witnessed the death of Fredrick Murrow J.P. on 19 May 1904 at Tuolumne Co?^18,19,20 Charles P. Hall and Mrs. Mary Anna Jordan (an unknown value) on 27 January 1906 at Tuolumne Co., California.^21,16 Charles P. Hall and Alee E Hall appeared on the census of 1910 at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.²² Charles P. Hall and Alice (Mecartea) Hall appeared on the census of 1920 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; 1920 Census of Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA

Charles Perry Hall
Home in 1920: Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne, California
Age: 61 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1859
Birthplace: California
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Alice Elvira
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Connecticut
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Household Members: Name Age
Charles Perry Hall 61
Alice Elvira Hall 53
James Perry Hall 29.

     Charles G Hall was born in November 1892 at California.^2,3 He was the son of Charles P. Hall and Alice (Mecartea) Hall. Charles G Hall is said to have died in a boiler explosion in Liverpool during WWI.^3,4,5 According to cemetery records, Charles G Hall was buried in 1918 at Divide Cemetery 4:204, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California. Burden mortuary records indicate he was buried on 1 September 1920 at Big Oak Flat.^5,6
     Charles G Hall was also known as Charles Gerald Hall.^4,7 Charles G Hall was also known as Charles C. Hall.³ He appeared on the census of 1900 as a son in the household of Charles P. Hall and Alice (Mecartea) Hall at Tuolumne Co., California.⁸ Charles Gerald Hall appeared on the census of 1910 as 17-year-old Charles G, son in the household of Alee E Hall and Charles P. Hall at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ Charles G Hall was in 1914 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁹ He began military service circa 1917 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰

     Bill R. Hallowell was born on 23 September 1923 at Oklahoma.^1,3 He was the son of Roy Hallowell and Mrs. Ruby Hallowell.² Bill R. Hallowell married Donna (Ruckman) Hollowell, daughter of George L. Ruckman. Bill R. Hallowell died on 1 March 1976 at Fresno Co., California, at age 52.^1,3,4 He was buried after 1 March 1976 at Divide Cemetery 3:493, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     As of September 1923, Bill R. Hallowell was also known as Billy Roy Hallowell.

     Alice (Mecartea) Hall was born on 17 December 1866 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.^2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of James Wyatt Mecartea and Elvira (Smith) Mecartea.¹ Alice (Mecartea) Hall married Charles P. Hall, son of Capt. Perry W. Hall and Thankful P. (Robinson) Hall Woodruff, on 28 April 1890 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁶ Alice (Mecartea) Hall died on 15 May 1948 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 81.⁴ She was buried on 17 May 1948 at Divide Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁷
     Alice (Mecartea) Hall was also known as Alice Elvira Mecartea.^4,8,9 Alice (Mecartea) Hall was also known as Alice Mecartea.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 1870 AA McCarty, 5-year-old female in the household of James Wyatt Mecartea and Elvira (Smith) Mecartea at Chinese Camp Post Office, Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.¹¹ Alice Elvira Mecartea appeared on the census of 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, as a daughter in the household of James Wyatt Mecartea and Elvira (Smith) Mecartea.¹² Alice (Mecartea) Hall and Charles P. Hall appeared on the census of 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹³ As of 15 April 1910, Alice (Mecartea) Hall was also known as Alee E Hall.¹⁴ She and Charles P. Hall appeared on the census of 1910 at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁴ Alice (Mecartea) Hall and Charles P. Hall appeared on the census of 1920 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; 1920 Census of Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA

Charles Perry Hall
Home in 1920: Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne, California
Age: 61 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1859
Birthplace: California
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Alice Elvira
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: Connecticut
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
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Household Members: Name Age
Charles Perry Hall 61
Alice Elvira Hall 53
James Perry Hall 29. Alice (Mecartea) Hall and James Perry Hall appeared on the census of 1930 at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California; 1930 Census of
Alice E Hall - widow/married at 26
Home in 1930: Township 3, Tuolumne, California
Age: 63
Estimated birth year: abt 1867
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Occupation:

Education:

Military Service:

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Household Members: Name Age
James P Hall 39
Alice E Hall 63.

     James Perry Hall was born on 17 January 1891 at California.² He was the son of Charles P. Hall and Alice (Mecartea) Hall.⁴ James Perry Hall died on 2 September 1948 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 57.⁵ Although there is no marker for him at the Divide Cemetery, it is likely that James is buried there. Note that Jams survived his mother by only a few months.
     He California Death Index, 1940-1997
about James Perry Hall
Name: Hall, James Perry
Social Security #: 0
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1891
Birthplace: California
Death Date: 2 Sep 1948
Death Place: Tuolumne
Mother's Maiden Name: Mecartea
Father's Surname: Hall

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World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
about James Perry Hall
Name: James Perry Hall
City: Not Stated
County: Tuolumne
State: California
Birthplace: California;United States of America
Birth Date: 17 Jan 1891
Race: American
Roll: 1544440
DraftBoard: 0.

James Perry Hall was also known as James Hall.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1900 as a son in the household of Charles P. Hall and Alice (Mecartea) Hall at Tuolumne Co., California.⁶ James Hall appeared on the census of 1910 as an 18-year-old son in the household of Alee E Hall and Charles P. Hall at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California.⁷ James Perry Hall was in 1914 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁸ He began military service circa 1918 Per Denise Henderson research, James Hall was a member of the WWI Unit known as the Lost Batallion. According to Wikipedia (May 2011), "The Lost Battalion is the name given to nine units of the United States 77th Division, roughly 554 men, isolated by German forces during World War I after an American attack in the Argonne Forest in October 1918. Roughly 197 were killed in action and approximately 150 missing or taken prisoner before 194 remaining men were rescued. They were led by Major Charles White Whittlesey." He and Alice (Mecartea) Hall appeared on the census of 1930 at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., California; 1930 Census of
Alice E Hall - widow/married at 26
Home in 1930: Township 3, Tuolumne, California
Age: 63
Estimated birth year: abt 1867
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Occupation:

Education:

Military Service:

Rent/home value:

Age at first marriage:

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James P Hall 39
Alice E Hall 63. James Perry Hall was listed as a gold miner during 1930 census in 1930.

     William (?) Raymond was born at Missouri.¹ He married Louise (Repetto) Raymond, daughter of John Repetto and Antoinetta (Sanguine) Repetto, before October 1893.¹

     Norma (Raymond) Goldsworthy was born in October 1893 at California.² She was born on 1 October 1893 at San Francisco Co., CA. She was the daughter of William (?) Raymond and Louise (Repetto) Raymond.^2,1 Norma (Raymond) Goldsworthy married John Rowe Goldsworthy, son of Josiah Goldsworthy and Elizabeth (Thomas) Goldsworthy, on 15 December 1912 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA.^3,1 Norma (Raymond) Goldsworthy and John Rowe Goldsworthy were divorced in 1926 at Tuolumne Co, CA.³ Norma (Raymond) Goldsworthy married an unknown person between 1926 and 1930; LeRoy Colburn - Hetch Hetchy worker. She died in 1953 at Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR;
The News-Review i Location: Roseburg, OregonIssue Date: Monday, October 12, 1953; Page 2

Norma Colburn Passes Monday Norma Ellsworth Colburn, 60, died early Monday morning at her home on Miller Lane. She was born October 1, 1893, in San Francisco and came to Roseburg six years ago to make her home. She was a member of Plasser Chapter No. 49, Order of Eastern Star, of Dutch Flat, Calif; a member of the Order of The Beauceant of Portland Assembly No. 41 and was a past noble grand and a past district deputy of Big Oak Rebekah Lodge No. 259 of Big Oak Flat.⁴
     Norma (Raymond) Goldsworthy was also known as Norma (Ellsworth) Goldsworthy.³ Norma (Raymond) Goldsworthy also went by the name of Nonie E. Raymond.⁵ Norma (Raymond) Goldsworthy was also known as Norma Raymond.² She appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of Antoinetta (Sanguine) Repetto at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁶ Norma Raymond appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Antoinetta (Sanguine) Repetto at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁵ Norma (Raymond) Goldsworthy appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of John Rowe Goldsworthy at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁷ Norma (Raymond) Goldsworthy appeared on the census of 1930 at Livermore, Alameda Co., CA.⁸ She lived in 1935 at Tuolumne Co., CA.⁹ She appeared on the census of 1940 at Trinity Co., CA.⁹ She Roy & Norma active w/Job's Daughters circa 1950 at OR.⁴

     Frank J. Halousek died 3 Nov 19.¹ He was born on 11 November.¹

     Bill Hammon was born on 29 August 1912.¹ He married Ruby Ann Hammon circa 1948.^2,3 Bill Hammon died on 2 December 1980 at age 68.¹ He was buried after 2 December 1980 at Divide Cemetery 1:582-3, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹

     Ruby Ann Hammon was born on 14 January 1912 at Jackson, Alabama.^1,2 She married Bill Hammon circa 1948.^1,2 Ruby Ann Hammon died on 31 October 2003 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California, at age 91.² She was buried at Divide Cemetery1:582-4, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,2

     Justin Hansen was buried at Divide Cemetery 1:368-A3, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He was born in 1991.¹ He died in 1993.¹

     Ralph L. Hansen was born in 1902.¹ He was buried in 1952 at Divide Cemetery 3:452, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California. He died in 1952.¹

     Stephen James Harguth was born on 3 July 1962.¹ He died on 16 October 1988 at age 26.¹ He was buried after 16 October 1988 at Divide Cemetery 1:582, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹

     Charles L. Harper was born on 16 December 1822 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was born before 23 January 1823 at Pennsylvania.⁴ He married Ellen C. (McLaughlin) Harper, daughter of Cornelius McLaughlin and Mary (McHugh) McLaughlin, on 25 January 1872 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁵ Charles L. Harper died on 23 January 1891 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne co., California, at age 68.^4,6 He was buried after 23 January 1891 at Divide Cemetery, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.⁴
     He Brief Bio:

Charles L. Harper, came to California in 1853 from his native Philadelphia, at the age of 31, travelling by way of the Isthmus of Panama. After working in the redwood lumber industry which had started in San Mateo County, he set out in May 1854, following the Tuolumne river in search of gold. Eventually, he arrived at Big Oak Flat where he mined and worked as a carpenter. In 1872, he was married to the late Ellen McLaughlin of Big Oak Flat. Their two sons never married.^3,1 Charles L. Harper was also known as Charles Harper.⁴ He lived in 1853 at San Francisco, CA; Crossed Isthmus of Panama.⁷ He lived in 1877 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁸ He (an unknown value) in 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co, CA. He appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 at Hites Cove, Mariposa Co., CA. He was working as a wheelwright and enumerated in the household of Reuben Branson. Hite's Cove is along the South Fork of the Merced River some 5-7 miles upstream from its confluence with the main stem of the Merced. By 2008 it was still readily described as remote, rugged and rural; Famiy in Big Oak Flat.^9,10 He was carpenter between 1886 and 1887 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹¹ He witnessed the death of Charles F. Harper on 15 April 1958 at Tuolumne Co., California.^12,13,1

     Edwin Harper was born on 15 October 1872 at California; Note conflict with cemetery records which indicate he was born in 1873.² He was the son of Charles L. Harper and Ellen C. (McLaughlin) Harper.¹ Edwin Harper died on 10 October 1957 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 84.³ He was buried in 1957 at Divide Cemetery 5:106, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,3
     Edwin Harper was also known as Edwin F. Harper.^4,5 He was a witness Brief Bio:

He and his late brother, Edwin F. Harper, who died last October, had lived and worked together for many years. As carpenters, they built the well known Groveland Hotel in Groveland and mined together during the boom days following the gold strike at Tonopah, Nevada, soon after the turn of the present century.
The brothers were noted for their collection of gold leaf specimens which they took from their mine below Big Oak Flat on Priest Grade, and were winners several times at the California State Fair and other exhibitions where it was displayed. with Charles F. Harper.⁵ Edwin Harper and Charles Francis Harper were on 15 September 1894 at Grizzly-Eureka Mine, Priests, Tuolumne Co., California.⁶ Edwin Harper lived on 13 October 1900 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, as noted by the Union Democrat commenting on his visit to Sonora on 9 October, 1900.⁷ He was a member of member of the Yo Semite Lodge, IOOF between 1901 and 1957 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁸ Charles P. Hall was a member of Rebekah Lodge No. 259. on 16 November 1901 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁹ On 16 November 1901 Edwin Harper was a member of the Big Oak Rebekah Lodge No. 259 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰ He was in 1904 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹¹ He was a witness Fire destroys much of Big Oak Flat with Emanuella (Antonini) Marconi Raggio in July 1904.¹² Edwin Harper was in 1914 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹³ He witnessed the association of James John Lumsden Sr on 31 July 1915 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co; Member of IOOF #97.¹⁴ Ed Harper of Big Oak Flat, a strong man again and the picture of good health after a long illness, was meeting his Sonora friends this week.
The Union Democrat on 27 March 1920 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁵ Edwin Harper witnessed the death of Maxine (Dies) Henington in 2017 at Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁶

     Charles F. Harper was born on 24 February 1874 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,2,3 He was the son of Charles L. Harper and Ellen C. (McLaughlin) Harper.¹ Charles F. Harper died on 15 April 1958 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 84.^1,2,3 He was buried on 21 April 1958 at Divide Cemetery 5:107, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,4
     He Brief Bio:

He and his late brother, Edwin F. Harper, who died last October, had lived and worked together for many years. As carpenters, they built the well known Groveland Hotel in Groveland and mined together during the boom days following the gold strike at Tonopah, Nevada, soon after the turn of the present century.
The brothers were noted for their collection of gold leaf specimens which they took from their mine below Big Oak Flat on Priest Grade, and were winners several times at the California State Fair and other exhibitions where it was displayed.³ Charles F. Harper was also known as Charles Francis Harper.^5,3 He and Edwin Harper were on 15 September 1894 at Grizzly-Eureka Mine, Priests, Tuolumne Co., California.⁶ Charles F. Harper Charles & Edwin owned/worked the Grizzly and Eureka pocket mines (below new Priest Grade) between 1895 and 1958 at Grizzley Gulch, Tuolumne Co., California. He and Michael E. Phelan Partners-Grotto Saloon in April 1900 at Big Oak Flat, CA.⁷ Charles F. Harper was in 1904 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁸ He was in 1914 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁹ He witnessed the death of Maxine (Dies) Henington in 2017 at Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁰