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     Bette J (Mason) Miller was born on 24 December 1929 at Bokoshe, Oklahoma.^2,3 She was the daughter of Hubert Mason and Mrs. Lorene Mason.¹ Bette J (Mason) Miller married Loren E. Miller circa 1946; Guesstimate.^2,4 Bette J (Mason) Miller died on 25 February 2014 at Spokane, Washington, at age 84.³
     Bette J (Mason) Miller was also known as Bette J Mason.⁵ Bette J (Mason) Miller was also known as Bette J. Miller.² She lived in 1945 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California.⁴ She and Loren E. Miller lived between 1948 and 1983 at Ceres, Stanislaus Co., California.⁴ Bette J (Mason) Miller was a member of Big Oak Flat Baptist Church between 1983 and 2012.⁶ She lived between 1983 and 2012 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.⁴ She witnessed the death of Sandee Kay Fulton on 10 August 2005 at Sonora, Tuolumne, California.⁷

     R. B. Miller Awarded HHRR contract on 29 April 1916.²

     Mary M. Miller was born on 26 December 1911.¹ She died on 22 January 1986 at age 74.¹ She was buried after 22 January 1986 at Divide Cemetery Plot 1:600-A, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹

     Scott Alan Mills was born in 1955.¹ He was buried in 1978 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:218, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He died in 1978.¹

     Evelyn Mills married Stanley M. Mills; presumed marriage based on proximity of burials.² Evelyn Mills was buried at Divide Cemetry 1-612A, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹

     Daniel Henry Moore was buried in 1979 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:1-C, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He died in 1979 at Alameda Co., CA.^1,2 He was born on 1 May 1979 at Tuolumne Co., CA; Mom: ARRELLANO.^1,3

     Albert Moorn was born in 1864.¹ He was buried in 1951 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:442, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He died in 1951.¹

     Lula J. Morris was born on 17 January 1916.¹ She married Carl N. Morris before May 1950.¹ Lula J. Morris died on 2 September 1977 at age 61.¹ She was buried after 2 September 1977 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:434, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹

     Carl N. Morris was born on 9 September 1915.² He married Lula J. Morris before May 1950.¹ Carl N. Morris died on 14 May 1950 at age 34.² He was buried after 14 May 1950 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:455, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.²
     He Is there a link between Carl N. Morris born 1915 and Pearl Morris, born 1907?

     Eugene Mueller was born in 1834 at Germany.¹ He was the son of Mrs. Louise Mueller.² Eugene Mueller married Pauline C. Mueller on 30 August 1885 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.^3,4,5 Eugene Mueller died on 8 November 1906 at Tuolumne Co., California.^1,6 He was buried at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:164, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,6
     He Brief Bio:
Union Democrat
Published Jan. 31, 2018 at 08:15PM

Now & Then: Garrote (Mueller) Brewery

In 1853, Ferdinand Stachler built a brewery one mile east of Groveland on what is now Old Highway 120 and called it Garrote Brewery. It was conveniently located on the Big Oak Flat Road and became a popular stopping place for travelers. Local farmers grew and sold barley to the brewmaster until the brewery ceased operation after some 50 years.

In 1865, German born Eugene Mueller bought the brewery, renamed it Mueller Brewery and operated it until his death in 1906. Eugene added wide front doors to Stachler’s original rectangular building and provided long wooden tables and ample shade trees for his customers seeking rest, relaxation and libation.

Mueller served not only Groveland and its surrounding areas, but he also sent his famous ale over the Sierra to the mining camp of Bodie. With some 65 saloons, Bodie consumed great quantities of his Groveland brewed beverage.

Mueller shipped his product to Bodie by way of the Bloody Canyon Trail, aptly named for the sharp treacherous rocks which often caused cuts to the legs of horses and pack animals traveling its route. An occasional lost cask or mule was not uncommon due to the dangerous loose rock on the trail’s edge.

Besides his famous ale, Mueller also produced a gin product that was popular with the locals. The brewery building stood unused from about 1911 until World War II. Over time the brewery building decayed leaving only the stone ruins of the rear wall, a stone hop kiln, and large spring-fed pit which may have been used to keep the beer cold.

Eugene and Pauline Mueller had four children over the years, three daughters and one son. Two daughters, Louisa and Clara married brothers Herman and Henry Porath. Son Paul, also known as Eugene Jr., was killed instantly in his 40s while working as a timber faller. The Mueller family is interred in the Oak Grove (Divide Cemetery).

— Frank Perry. Eugene Mueller was also known as Eugene Muller.^6,4 He was Brewer circa 1864 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.⁷ He was naturalized in November 1864 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁵ He appeared on the census of 1870 at Twp 4 (BOF PO), Tuolumne Co., CA.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Twp 4, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁹ He was Brewer on 31 October 1891 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹¹

     Pauline C. Mueller was born in June 1861 at Germany.^1,2 She married Eugene Mueller, son of Mrs. Louise Mueller, on 30 August 1885 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.^3,4,5 Pauline C. Mueller died on 14 November 1927 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 66.^1,6 She was buried in 1927 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:163, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^7,8
     She was New Tag.⁴ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 in the household of an unknown person and Eugene Mueller at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.⁹ Pauline C. Mueller appeared on the census of 1910; Many errors on original census report.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 1920 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.²

     Louisa (Mueller) Porath was buried at Burwood Cemetery, Escalon, San Joaquin Co., California.¹ She was born in December 1885 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.² She was the daughter of Eugene Mueller and Pauline C. Mueller.² Louisa (Mueller) Porath married Herman Henry Porath, son of Heinrich Friedrich Johann Porath and Margreta (Bretz) Porath, on 25 February 1909 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,3 Louisa (Mueller) Porath died on 6 December 1966 at San Joaquin Co., California.¹
     Louisa (Mueller) Porath was also known as Louisa Mueller.² Louisa (Mueller) Porath appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, as a daughter in the household of an unknown person.⁴ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.² She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Pauline C. Mueller; Many errors on original census report.⁵

     Eugene Mueller Jr. was born on 18 May 1897 at Tuolumne Co., California.^2,3 He was the son of Eugene Mueller and Pauline C. Mueller.² Eugene Mueller Jr. died on 17 June 1943 at age 46; Crushed skull; tree fell on him.^3,4 He was buried after 17 June 1943 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:181, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     Eugene Mueller Jr. was also known as Paul E. Mueller.² He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 as a son in the household of an unknown person and Eugene Mueller at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.⁵ Eugene Mueller Jr. appeared on the census of 1910 as a son in the household of Pauline C. Mueller; Many errors on original census report.⁶ Eugene Mueller Jr. appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Pauline C. Mueller at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁷

     Mrs. Louise Mueller was born in 1800.¹ She was born in 1810 at Bavaria.² She died in June 1879 at Tuolumne Co., CA.^1,2 She was buried at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:165, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.³
     Mrs. Louise Mueller was also known as Mrs. Louisa Muller.² Eugene Mueller appeared on the census of 1870 at Twp 4 (BOF PO), Tuolumne Co., CA.⁴

     John L. Morrison was born before 11 September 1826 at North Carolina.¹ He died on 11 September 1881.¹ He was buried after 11 September 1881 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:83, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     John L. Morrison was also known as J. L. Morrison.¹

     Robert F. Morse was born on 5 May 1911.¹ He died on 13 July 1958 at age 47.¹ He was buried after 13 July 1958 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:505, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹

     Pearl Reba (Hoskins) Murrow was born on 7 May 1881 at CA.^1,2 She married Henry Louis Murrow, son of Fredrick Murrow J.P. and Louisa (Ramerez) Murrow, on 1 January 1907 at Tuolumne Co., CA.^3,4 Pearl Reba (Hoskins) Murrow died on 30 May 1972 at Tuolumne Co., CA, at age 91.^1,2 She was buried after 30 May 1972 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:16, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     She appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Henry Louis Murrow at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁵ Pearl Reba (Hoskins) Murrow was Postmistress on 1 April 1911 at Sequoia, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁶ She appeared on the census of 1920 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA; school teacher.⁷ She appeared on the census of 1930 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., CA; school teacher.⁸ She was elementary school teacher

History of Curtis Creek School
Curtis Creek School District was formed by order of the County Board of Supervisors on May 16, 1865, with approximately 25 students. The first school building was a small temporary house built for about $130.00. The original building was located on a small flat on the east side of Sullivan Creek where the old road to Cherokee Camp crossed. This location is north of the present day Sullivan Creek bridge on Highway 108, about 300 yards up stream. The location of the school did not please many parents because the school was far from where most of the students lived. The school was moved two miles east onto land donated by ranch owner Riley Alexander Gilkey.

In 1873, a new school house was erected. It was a single room construction, 32 feet long and 22 feet wide. The new building had eight windows with a veranda on all sides, and a small bell added as a final touch to call all the students to class. After the town of Standard formed, the School Board met and later erected a new school in May, 1915 at 18755 Standard Road.

Many well known Tuolumne County teachers have taught at Curtis Creek School: George Phillip, Ted Ortega, M.W. Brooks, Jannin Fahey, Annie Booth, Catherine Warne, Alice Warne, Mamie Burke, Nelly Doly, Winnie Gallagher and Pearl Murrow Hoskins. Some of the County records have been lost and so this list is not complete. The average monthly income for a teacher in the 1900's was $60.00. In 1921 the Curtis Creek District ran out of funds, and some teachers taught that year without a salary, and didn't ask for backpay or a raise later.

Some of the Principals at Curtis Creek before 1955 were: Mrs. Fasse, W.C. McKee, R.I. Salmon, Mrs. Sadie Nichols, H. Nina, and U. Bension. In the mid 1930's, a two room auditorium and an office were added to the school and more changes occurred after 1940. The girls' basement was divided in half and a school lunch program started - the first in Tuolumne County! Mrs. Charlotte Proctor was the first cook to prepare hot lunches. She made about 70 hot lunches a day.

Other employees of the school were: Warden Black, Beth Parke, Fred Reitz, James Harry, Ben Zeigler, Gardner Woodhoms, Felix Gramwell and Clif Suttle.

Today, the school is a large school and only one of the original buildings remain and it is used as an office located at the school's entrance. between 1940 and 1950 at Tuolumne Co., CA.⁴

     Henry Louis Murrow was born in 1876 at CA.^1,3 He was the son of Fredrick Murrow J.P. and Louisa (Ramerez) Murrow.² Henry Louis Murrow married Pearl Reba (Hoskins) Murrow on 1 January 1907 at Tuolumne Co., CA.^1,4 Henry Louis Murrow died on 7 February 1912.^1,5 He was buried in 1912 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:17, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,5
     He appeared on the census of 1880 at Mariposa Co., CA.³ He was (an unknown value) in 1898 at Blacksmith, Merced Co., CA.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1900 at Merced Co., CA.⁷ He was (an unknown value) between 1904 and 1908 at Blacksmith, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁴ He witnessed the death of Fredrick Murrow J.P. on 19 May 1904 at Tuolumne Co?^2,8,4 Henry Louis Murrow was Mountain guide in 1910.⁹ He appeared on the census of 1910 at Twp 3, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁹ He lived in May 1911 at Sequoia, Tuolumne Co., CA; guest @ Hotel Jeffrey.⁸

     Fredrick Murrow J.P. was born before 19 May 1831 at Philadelphia, PA.^1,2,3 He married Louisa (Ramerez) Murrow on 13 November 1867 at Tuolumne Co., CA.⁴ Fredrick Murrow J.P. died on 19 May 1904 at Tuolumne Co?^1,5,6 He was buried on 21 May 1904 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:18, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,7
     He appeared on the census of 1852 at Mariposa Co., CA.³ He appeared on the census of 1860 at Possibly, La Grange, Stanislaus Co., CA; miner.⁸ He was Miner on 8 January 1866 at 1st Garrote, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne, CA; children w/Flores family in Mariposa Co.² He was (an unknown value) in 1880 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.⁹ Bernardo Ubaldi and Cecelia (Laveroni) Ubaldi were married by Fredrick Murrow J.P. on 4 December 1880 at Deer Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.^10,11 He was Postmaster of Big Oak Flat between 1881 and 1895. Thomas C. Reid and Ellen (Gardiner) Reid were married by Fredrick Murrow J.P. on 23 November 1881 at Tuolumne Co., CA.^6,12,11 He witnessed the death of Eleazer Green L. Tomberlin on 18 June 1883 at Marble Springs, Mariposa Co., CA; Fell & broke neck.¹³ Virgilio Giacomo Bruschi and Johanna (Laveroni) Bruschi were married by Fredrick Murrow J.P. on 21 April 1885 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.^14,15,12 He was Wells Fargo agent & postmaster between 1886 and 1887 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁶ He was Notary Public in 1889 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁷ He witnessed the death of John Sheehan on 19 August 1899 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^18,19 In May 1900 Fredrick Murrow J.P. declared he was (an unknown value.)²⁰ He witnessed the marriage of George D Stowell and Adelia Van Geen in October 1900 at Priest Hotel, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.²¹ As of 1 April 1901, Fredrick Murrow J.P. was also known as Fredrick Murrow J.P. "the marrying judge." He officiated at the marriage of Alfred Brodie and Mary H. Harper on 1 April 1901 at Gravel Ranch, Tuolumne Co., California; At Gravel Ranch, near Groveland, April 1, 1901 by F. Murrow, J.P. Alfred Brodie and Miss Mary Harper.
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-----------.^22,23 Fredrick Murrow J.P. witnessed the death of William O'Neill on 22 October 1901 at Groveland, Tuolmne Co., California.^24,25,26

     Charles J. Needham Jr. was born between 245 and June 1925.¹ He died on 18 August 1992.¹ He was buried after 18 August 1992 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:329-A4, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹

     Daniel B. Newhall was born on 24 May 1830 at MASS.^1,2 He died on 2 August 1879 at Tuolumne Co?, California, at age 49.^1,3 He was buried after 2 August 1879 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:349, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     He appeared on the census of 1860 at Twp 4, Tuolumne Co., California.² He lived in 1860 at Ranch @ Foot of, Big Oak Flat hill, Tuolumne Co., California.³ As of 1861, Daniel B. Newhall lived at Moccasin Creek, Tuolumne Co., California.³ He was vine dresser
He and Culbertson owned and operated a vineyard and winery. between 1866 and 1871.⁴ He appeared on the census of 1870 at 4 twp, Tuolumne Co., California.⁵

Daniel P. Newhall, with his partner, George F. Culbertson, had a winery and also made bandy of such excellence and potency that its memory is cherished with suitable regret. In 1871 it toon 1st lace i the state. Their vineyards spread over space where the town of Moccasin and the City of San Francisco's powerhouse now stand.⁶ He served as director fo the Yosemite Turnpike Road Company; Director, Yosemite Turnpike Road Company.⁷

     John W. Newsom was born before 3 August 1831.¹ He died on 3 August 1906.¹ He was buried after 3 August 1906 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:387, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹

     Predraq Nikolic was buried at Divide Cemetery Plot, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; Confirm whether buried at 3:355 or 3:335. Are Vera and Predraq buried in adjacent graves? If yes, one of these entries is in error.¹ He married Vera Nikolic; presumed marriage.¹ Predraq Nikolic was born on 11 April 1927.^1,2 He died on 21 October 2004 at Deer Park, Napa Co., California, at age 77.^1,2

     Ralph Ogden was born in 1908.¹ He was buried in 1963 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:477, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He died in 1963.¹
     He was Ralph Ogden used to drive my brother and I home (in the 1950s) to the Cliff House every weekend from Tuolumne City. We were staying with relatives during the school week and we made the round tip in a 1945 Chevy coupe with smelly brakes. Yup, scariest road ever.

Dayle Smidt 2019 circa 1955.

     Edith Marie (Berry) Osborne was born on 25 September 1915 at TX or MO?^2,3,1 She married T. Wesley Osborne circa 1942.^4,1 Edith Marie (Berry) Osborne died on 18 January 2001 at Modesto, Stanislaus Co., California, at age 85.^2,3 She was buried after 18 January 2001 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:214-A2, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.²
     Edith Marie (Berry) Osborne was also known as Edith Marie Osborne.² She and T. Wesley Osborne were POST @ GENFORUM:
I am seeking information for Thomas Wesley Osborne, born: 13 May 1912 in Texas. His mother's maiden name was Randol. He married a lady by the first name of Edith, her maiden name is unknown. She was a cousin to John P. Kearbey. Wesley died in Stanislaus, Co., CA. on 17 Feb 1993. He and his wife owned and operated Sugar Pine Ranch in Groveland, CA. for many years. We are seeking genealogical information for our family records. Any information is greatly appreciated. We are trying to fit them into the family tree and all of our family that could tell us this info are deceased. We need to know Edith's maiden name to go any farther plus any information on Wesley that is available.
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The Osbornes owned and operated the Sugar Pine Ranch Motel in the old headquarters of the of the Tuolumne Water Company. They added a row of one- and two-bedroom cabins, each with a covered front porch, to suppliment the rooms available in the main building. On Saturday nights they served a fried chicken dinner in the hotel dining room. Seating was at long tables, and food was passed up and down the tables in large bowls. The menu was fixed -- you got fried chicken, potatoes, and whatever else was in season, as well as a choice of beverage. Dessert was frequently pie or cobbler featuring local blackberries, peaches or apples. The dining room was always crowded, a testament to the popularity of the dinners among locals and tourists alike. Many return visitors scheduled their trips to be in Groveland on Saturday night just for fried chicken.^5,6,7

     T. Wesley Osborne was born on 13 May 1912 at Texas.² He married Edith Marie (Berry) Osborne circa 1942.^1,3 T. Wesley Osborne died on 17 February 1993 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 80.² He was buried after 17 February 1993 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:214-A1, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     He was Served as Judge of the Justice Court. T. Wesley Osborne was also known as Thomas Wesley Osborne.⁴ He and Edith Marie (Berry) Osborne were POST @ GENFORUM:
I am seeking information for Thomas Wesley Osborne, born: 13 May 1912 in Texas. His mother's maiden name was Randol. He married a lady by the first name of Edith, her maiden name is unknown. She was a cousin to John P. Kearbey. Wesley died in Stanislaus, Co., CA. on 17 Feb 1993. He and his wife owned and operated Sugar Pine Ranch in Groveland, CA. for many years. We are seeking genealogical information for our family records. Any information is greatly appreciated. We are trying to fit them into the family tree and all of our family that could tell us this info are deceased. We need to know Edith's maiden name to go any farther plus any information on Wesley that is available.
- - - -. In addition to helping his wife operate the hotel, T. Wesley pastored the Christian Church which met at the little chapel he built nearby. As pastor and justice of the peace, he officiated at many weddings and funerals for members of his congregation and for others in the community.⁵

The Osbornes owned and operated the Sugar Pine Ranch Motel in the old headquarters of the of the Tuolumne Water Company. They added a row of one- and two-bedroom cabins, each with a covered front porch, to suppliment the rooms available in the main building. On Saturday nights they served a fried chicken dinner in the hotel dining room. Seating was at long tables, and food was passed up and down the tables in large bowls. The menu was fixed -- you got fried chicken, potatoes, and whatever else was in season, as well as a choice of beverage. Dessert was frequently pie or cobbler featuring local blackberries, peaches or apples. The dining room was always crowded, a testament to the popularity of the dinners among locals and tourists alike. Many return visitors scheduled their trips to be in Groveland on Saturday night just for fried chicken.^5,6,7 T. Wesley Osborne was Justice of the Peace between 1950 and 1976 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA. He also sold real estate, and presided over the Oak Grove Cemetery District Board for many years.^5,8 He witnessed the death of Charles F. Harper on 15 April 1958 at Tuolumne Co., California.^9,10,11

     Donna Mae Park was born on 21 March 1907.¹ She married Buford Ernest Park after 1923; presumed marriage; date guesstimated.² Donna Mae Park died on 12 November 1996 at age 89.¹ She was buried after 12 November 1996 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:386-D2, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹