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     William McCarthy was born in 1847 at New York.^2,3 He was the son of Eugene McCarthy and Mrs. Jane McCarthy. William McCarthy married Caroline (Pratt) McCarthy, daughter of George H. Pratt and Mercy R. (Austin) Pratt, on 27 August 1876 at Big Creek, Tuolumne Co., California.^4,5 William McCarthy and an unknown person were divorced between 1888 and 1900; pr/William's 1900,1910 & 1920 census reports.³ He died on 10 July 1921 at Tuolumne Co., California; Tombstone says 1922.⁶ He was buried on 12 July 1921 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,7,8
     He appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Eugene McCarthy at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁹ William McCarthy Carved out the "Dead Giant"
William McCarthy, Dave Lumsden, and James J. Lumsden carved out the Dead Giant Tree in 1878, creating a tunnel through which stages passed for many years. According to Hutchings, this was the first giant sequoia tree cut through. W. G. Marshall, who visited the Big Tree groves and Yosemite Valley in June of that year, related:

We came to the Tuolumne Big Tree Grove, [and came upon] . . . a tunnel through the stump of one of the largest sequoias in the grove, through which the road passes, and the stagecoach is driven. . . . The tunnel measures 12 feet, and it is 10 1/2 feet wide at the top. . . . The tunnel had only been completed a week before our visit to the grove, the first coachful having passed through the stump on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 18. in 1878. He appeared on the census of 1880 as a son in the household of Eugene McCarthy at 4th Twp., Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰ William McCarthy and Caroline (Pratt) McCarthy appeared on the census of 1880 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹¹ William McCarthy lived in 1883; Homestead Entry
BLM/GLO
(near PML Airport.) He appeared on the census of 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California; Divorced.³ He was in 1904 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹² He appeared on the census of 1910 at 3rd Twp, Tuolumne Co., California.¹³ He appeared on the census of 1920 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.¹³

     Mary (McCarthy) Sullivan Nelson was born in 1883.² She was the daughter of William McCarthy and Caroline (Pratt) McCarthy.^2,3 Mary (McCarthy) Sullivan Nelson was born on 7 April 1884 at Tuolumne Co., California, Note that Dr. Repashy gives her birth year as 1883 in the first edition of his inventory of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel cemetery.^4,5 She married James M. Sullivan before 1908.⁶ Mary (McCarthy) Sullivan Nelson married Robert Nelson on 1 October 1918 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California.⁶ Mary (McCarthy) Sullivan Nelson died on 23 February 1920 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, at age 35.^2,7,8,9 She was buried at OLMC, GrovelandBig Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁰
     Mary (McCarthy) Sullivan Nelson was also known as Mary McCarthy.² Her married name was Mary (McCarthy) Sullivan.⁶ She appeared on the census of 1900 as a 16-year-old sister-in-law in the household of Jas Crowley and Margaret (McCarthy) Crowley at 1620 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.¹¹ Mary (McCarthy) Sullivan Nelson appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Third Township, Tuolumne Co., Californoia.¹² She was in 1914 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹³ Mary (McCarthy) Sullivan Nelson was also known as Mrs. Robert Nelson.

     James M. Sullivan was born in 1870.² He married Mary (McCarthy) Sullivan Nelson, daughter of William McCarthy and Caroline (Pratt) McCarthy, before 1908.² James M. Sullivan died in 1908.¹ He was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.²

     Robert Nelson was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He was born in 1870.¹ He married Mary (McCarthy) Sullivan Nelson, daughter of William McCarthy and Caroline (Pratt) McCarthy, on 1 October 1918 at Stockton, San Joaquin Co., California.² Robert Nelson died in 1934.¹

     Charles James Cuneo was born on 15 August 1906 at San Francisco Co., CA.^1,2,3 He married Bernice (Gambetta) Cuneo, daughter of Gerolamo Gambetta and Lena (Boscacci) Gambetta, in 1934 at Alameda Co., CA; Guesstimate.^4,5,3 Charles James Cuneo died on 2 December 1989 at Tuolumne Co., CA, at age 83.^1,2,6,3 He was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,3
     He was Superintendent, Del Monte Foods between 1932 and 1981.³ He and Bernice (Gambetta) Cuneo lived between 1981 and 1990 at PML, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.³

     Bernice (Gambetta) Cuneo was born on 25 May 1911 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California.^2,1 She was the daughter of Gerolamo Gambetta and Lena (Boscacci) Gambetta.¹ Bernice (Gambetta) Cuneo married Charles James Cuneo in 1934 at Alameda Co., CA; Guesstimate.^2,3,4 Bernice (Gambetta) Cuneo died on 25 July 2010 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 99.² She was buried at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.²
     Bernice (Gambetta) Cuneo was also known as Bernice Cuneo.⁵ She and Charles James Cuneo lived between 1981 and 1990 at PML, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁴

     LaVerne Schreiber was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ She was born in 1926.¹ She died in 1974.¹

     Juanita Harris was born on 10 September 1929 at Nevada Co., California.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Carl Edward Harris and Josephine (Williams) Harris.¹ Juanita Harris died on 30 June 1955 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 25.^1,2 She was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     Juanita Harris was also known as Juanita (Harris) Puckett. Juanita Harris was also known as Daughter Harris.⁴ She was a witness to conducted business in Oakdale with Carl Edward Harris on 4 December 1931.⁵ Juanita Harris appeared on the census of 1940 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, as a daughter in the household of Carl Edward Harris and Josephine (Williams) Harris.⁶

     Thomas Harris was born in November 1864 at Ohio.² He married Mrs. Jennie Harris circa 1889.² Thomas Harris died after 1930; Guesstimate.

     John J. McCarthy was born circa 1881 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA; b. 1861 pr/tombstone.^1,2 He died on 5 September 1903 at Mt. Jefferson Mine, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, Les Phelan told Jean McClish in 1978, "I remember one afternoon there was an accident at the Mt. Jefferson. They blew the whistle. Two men were killed: Johnnn McCarthy and Claude McAlee.... They were both killed instanty. they had drilled into a missed hole."; Killed in an explosion.^1,3,2,4 He was buried on 7 September 1903 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,2
     He Are John J., John James, and Joseph J. McCarthy one in the same? John J. McCarthy was also known as Joseph J McCarthy.⁵

     Mrs. Jane McCarthy was born in 1806. Her grave is unmarked, but she is named on the Hones family mmonument; b. 1820 pr/1870 census.¹ She married Eugene McCarthy before 1845.² Mrs. Jane McCarthy died in 1872.¹ She was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery #209, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.³
     She appeared on the census of 1870 in the household of Eugene McCarthy at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.²

     John B DeMartini was born on 17 October 1874 at Altaville, Calaveras Co., California; per the Tuolumne Co. Great Register on file at the Carlo DeFerrari Archives born c 1875.^2,3,4 He was born circa 1875 at United States.⁵ He was the son of J DeMartini and Mrs. Mary DeMartini.¹ John B DeMartini married Ruby DeMartini circa 1897.⁶ John B DeMartini married Fannie (Jones) DeMartini, daughter of Martin Jones and Margaret (McCarthy) Jones, circa 1912; Marriage date estimated based on 1930 census statement that Fannie was 36 when she first married.^7,8 John B DeMartini died on 7 September 1960 at San Joaquin Co., California.⁴
     John B DeMartini was also known as Constable DeMartini. He Research tasks for JOhn B DeMartini
-- Marriage records, John B DeMartini (should be two marriages)
-- Census records, John B DeMartini, 1880 onward
-- Death records (vitalsearch-ca)
-- Public Records Index. John B DeMartini was also known as John B De Martini.⁹ He appeared on the census of 1880 at Cakaveras Co., California.¹ He Is he the John DeMartini who in 1891 had a child Francis with Mary Francisco of Coulterville? See St. Patrick's baptismal Register2 Apr 1894. in March 1891. He and Ruby DeMartini appeared on the census of 1900 at California.³ John B DeMartini Constable DeMartini of Groveland was in town Thursday on official business.
The Union Democrat on 8 July 1903. He was on 22 March 1908 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.⁵ County records show that by in 1910 John B DeMartini was serving as the Groveland Constable. He was Served on Grand Jury on 2 December 1916 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁰

     Thomas P. Gibbons was born on 12 May 1869 at Tuolumne?, California; pr/1870 & 1880 census.^2,3 He married Mary (Jones) Gibbons, daughter of Martin Jones and Margaret (McCarthy) Jones, circa 1897.⁴ Thomas P. Gibbons died on 3 April 1942 at San Francisco Co., California, at age 72.^2,3 He was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.²
     Thomas P. Gibbons was also known as Tom Gibbons.² Mary (Jones) Gibbons appeared as Head of Household on the census of 1910 at San Francisco Co., California.⁴ Thomas P. Gibbons appeared on the census of 1920 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.¹

     Luigi Boitano was born in 1843 at Italy.^1,2 He married Mrs. Angeline (Cordano?) Boitano in 1864 at Italy.^1,2 Luigi Boitano died on 7 December 1914 at Tuolumne Co., CA.^1,3 He was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     He immigrated in 1901.² He appeared on the census of 1910; Immigrant fr/Italy.²

     Mrs. Angeline (Cordano?) Boitano was born in 1850 at Italy.^1,2 She married Luigi Boitano in 1864 at Italy.^1,2 Mrs. Angeline (Cordano?) Boitano died on 21 November 1917 at Tuolumne Co., CA.^1,3 She was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     Luigi Boitano immigrated in 1901.² Mrs. Angeline (Cordano?) Boitano appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Luigi Boitano; Immigrant fr/Italy.²

     John J. Boitano was born in 1882 at Italy.^1,2 He was the son of Luigi Boitano and Mrs. Angeline (Cordano?) Boitano.¹ John J. Boitano was buried on 3 November 1936 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,3 He died on 3 November 1936 at Tuolumne Co., California.^3,1
     He and Antonio Boitano These men are known brothers (see 1910 census). Is Jocunda (Boitano) Laveroni their sister, a cousin, or unrelated? John J. Boitano appeared on the census of 1910 in the household of Antonio Boitano and Constanza (Franco) Boitano at Township 3, Tuolumne Co., California.⁴ John J. Boitano appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Antonio Boitano and Constanza (Franco) Boitano at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.⁵ John J. Boitano appeared on the census of 1930 in the household of Antonio Boitano and Constanza (Franco) Boitano at 3rd Twp, Tuolumne Co., CA; farner.²

     Francesco Agostino DeFerrari was born before 1888 at Tuolumne Co., California.³ He was the son of Luigi DeFerrari and Mrs. Angiolina DeFerrari.² Francesco Agostino DeFerrari died circa 1899.² He was buried in 1899 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.²
     Francesco Agostino DeFerrari was also known as Agostino De Ferrari.²

     Louis G. DeFerrari was born on 14 February 1904 at Shasta Co., California.^1,2 He was the son of Giavonni (Giambattista) DeFerrari and Mary (Musante) DeFerrari.¹ Louis G. DeFerrari died on 17 March 1943 at Shasta Co., California, at age 39.^1,3 He was buried in 1943 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante at Tuolumne Co., California; Also included are John B. De Ferrari, age 40, and Ernest, age 11, Hart, age 10, John, age 8, Louis, age 6, and Alford De Ferrari, age 4.

There is a daughter, whose name is illegible:
perhaps "Saundets". age26.⁴ Louis G. DeFerrari appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Giavonni (Giambattista) DeFerrari at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁵

     John B. DeFerrari was born in 1902.¹ He was the son of Giavonni (Giambattista) DeFerrari and Mary (Musante) DeFerrari.¹ John B. DeFerrari was buried circa 1928 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He died in 1928 at California. According to Margaret Conte Pool in a 1990 interview with Dr. Allen Repashy, John B. was going to high school in the Bay Area and working for his room and board. This may explain his being 26 yers of age when he died, because he caught pneumonia while living in the basement of his school.^1,2
     He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante at Tuolumne Co., California; Also included are John B. De Ferrari, age 40, and Ernest, age 11, Hart, age 10, John, age 8, Louis, age 6, and Alford De Ferrari, age 4.

There is a daughter, whose name is illegible:
perhaps "Saundets". age26.³ John B. DeFerrari appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Giavonni (Giambattista) DeFerrari at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁴

     Earl R. Dumond was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He married Josephine (Musante) Dumond, daughter of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante.¹ Earl R. Dumond was born in 1885.¹ He died in 1973.¹

     Josephine (Musante) Dumond married Earl R. Dumond.¹ Josephine (Musante) Dumond was born in December 1888 at California.^3,4 She was the daughter of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante.² Josephine (Musante) Dumond died in 1969.¹ She was buried circa 1969 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     Josephine (Musante) Dumond was also known as Josephine Musante.¹ She appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 as a 12-year-old daughter in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante at Tuolumne Co., California. Her birth date is given as Mar 1888.⁵ Josephine (Musante) Dumond lived circa 1950 at Richmond, CA; pr/Joseph J's estate. She 1. Family of Joseph Musante and Rosana Castagnetto.

Son John is buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak...
he was buried 24 July 1964
Source: burial records of OLMC as copied by Rolene Kiesling

Daughter Anna Musante was born Mariposa County, CA and died at Coulterville, Mariposa County....
Source: Musante Chronicles: a Historical
Record of an Italian Family by Marilyn M. Roberts

Son Frank, pursuant to the Musante Chronicles
lists birth as May 1883

Daughter Louisa was born Mariposa County

Daughter Irene was buried at OLMC 4 Nov 1963 per the burial records of OLMC

2. Family of Givoni Musante and Theresa L.
Givoni (Giambattista) married Theresa (or "Trisa") Musante
16 Sept 1877; Givoni was born in Moconesi, Italy
yes. her maiden name is Musante

They were married at Coulterville -

Source: Musante Chronicles as above

Source for "Trisa" her death certificate #492350 at Vital Search

Child Mary was born 3 Dec 1879 at Coulterville died 4 Nov 1967 at Roseville, Placer County, CA
Source: Musante Chronicles

Son Frank died 10 Sept 1934 and bured 12 Sept
per burial records of OLMC

Per Musante Chronicles, birth date may be Mar 1881

Son Joseph John died 19 Sept 1951 and buried 22 Sept per burial records of OLMC

daughter Carmelita ("Lita") was born 4 July 1883/1884
married Gustave Nystrom abt 1946 she died at Big Oak Flat per Musante Chronicles

daughter Josephine md. Earl R. Dumond (he born 4 July 1885 Iowa and died 9 Nov 1973 Yolo County, CA)
Source: Musante Chronicles

son Frederic Musante born Big Oak Flat
died 5 Sept 1950, San Mateo County, CA
source Musante Chronicles

Real Problem:
I do not know from where the two sons James and Louis are derived;

I have looked at the census page that is quoted:
ED 167, 1910, Page 7A

The last entry for a son could be either John or Louis, as your interpretation might indicate. I do not see anything that looks like James to me. We have 9 children and Marilyn Roberts who wrote the book says 7. She does not have either James or Louis listed and after reading the 1910 census, I would delete them from the family. But then who was born 1894??????? I will contact Marilyn and see what I can figure out.

"That's it for now folks" Rolene on 28 January 2008.

     Frank J. Musante was born in November 1881 at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., CA.^4,5 He was the son of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante.^2,3 Frank J. Musante died on 10 September 1934 at CA at age 52; Obituary: Oakland Tribune
Location: Oakland, California
Issue Date: Sunday, September 16, 1934
Page: 17

SONORA, Sept. 15,-The funeral of Frank J. Musante, 52, well-known resident of Big Oak flat section, was held from his late residence at Priest's Thursday morning. Mass was celebrated at Mt, Carmel Catholic Church, followed by interment in the
cemetery on the divide. Musante was a native of Coulterville. He is survived by
two brothers James and Fred Musante of Big Oak Flat; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Durmond and Miss Leta Musante of Livermore and Mrs. Mary De Ferrari of Roseville.^3,6 He was buried on 12 September 1934 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; Typo in Repashy Rev 1-2 gives death date as 1935.^7,6
     He lived between 1900 and 1935 at Spring Gulch, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California; dates estimated.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California.⁹ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 an 18-year-old son in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante at Tuolumne Co., California.⁹ Frank J. Musante appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 as a son in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante at Tuolumne Co., California; Also included are John B. De Ferrari, age 40, and Ernest, age 11, Hart, age 10, John, age 8, Louis, age 6, and Alford De Ferrari, age 4.

There is a daughter, whose name is illegible:
perhaps "Saundets". age26.¹¹ Frank J. Musante appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Giacomo "James" Musante at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹² Frank J. Musante 1. Family of Joseph Musante and Rosana Castagnetto.

Son John is buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak...
he was buried 24 July 1964
Source: burial records of OLMC as copied by Rolene Kiesling

Daughter Anna Musante was born Mariposa County, CA and died at Coulterville, Mariposa County....
Source: Musante Chronicles: a Historical
Record of an Italian Family by Marilyn M. Roberts

Son Frank, pursuant to the Musante Chronicles
lists birth as May 1883

Daughter Louisa was born Mariposa County

Daughter Irene was buried at OLMC 4 Nov 1963 per the burial records of OLMC

2. Family of Givoni Musante and Theresa L.
Givoni (Giambattista) married Theresa (or "Trisa") Musante
16 Sept 1877; Givoni was born in Moconesi, Italy
yes. her maiden name is Musante

They were married at Coulterville -

Source: Musante Chronicles as above

Source for "Trisa" her death certificate #492350 at Vital Search

Child Mary was born 3 Dec 1879 at Coulterville died 4 Nov 1967 at Roseville, Placer County, CA
Source: Musante Chronicles

Son Frank died 10 Sept 1934 and bured 12 Sept
per burial records of OLMC

Per Musante Chronicles, birth date may be Mar 1881

Son Joseph John died 19 Sept 1951 and buried 22 Sept per burial records of OLMC

daughter Carmelita ("Lita") was born 4 July 1883/1884
married Gustave Nystrom abt 1946 she died at Big Oak Flat per Musante Chronicles

daughter Josephine md. Earl R. Dumond (he born 4 July 1885 Iowa and died 9 Nov 1973 Yolo County, CA)
Source: Musante Chronicles

son Frederic Musante born Big Oak Flat
died 5 Sept 1950, San Mateo County, CA
source Musante Chronicles

Real Problem:
I do not know from where the two sons James and Louis are derived;

I have looked at the census page that is quoted:
ED 167, 1910, Page 7A

The last entry for a son could be either John or Louis, as your interpretation might indicate. I do not see anything that looks like James to me. We have 9 children and Marilyn Roberts who wrote the book says 7. She does not have either James or Louis listed and after reading the 1910 census, I would delete them from the family. But then who was born 1894??????? I will contact Marilyn and see what I can figure out.

"That's it for now folks" Rolene on 28 January 2008.

     Mrs. Theresa L. Musante was born in June 1846 at Italy.^2,3 She married G. B. Musante circa 1877.¹ Mrs. Theresa L. Musante died on 13 April 1918 at Tuolumne Co., CA, at age 71.^1,4,5 She was buried on 15 April 1918 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,6,4
     Mrs. Theresa L. Musante was also known as Theresa L. Musante.^2,3,7 Mrs. Theresa L. Musante was also known as Theresa L. Maiden Surname Unknown.¹ She and G. B. Musante lived between 1880 and 1925 at Tuolumne Co., California; had a ranch in Spring Gulch, near the Mariposa Co. line on the Priest-Coulterville Road.⁸ Mrs. Theresa L. Musante appeared on the census of 1880 at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California.³ She and G. B. Musante appeared on the census of 1880 at Coulterville, Mariposa County, California.^9,10 In 1900 census, mother of 7 children, all living
Rosa, Frank, Lita, Joseph, Josephine and Frederic were living at home in 1890. 7th child would be Mary?¹¹ Mrs. Theresa L. Musante and G. B. Musante appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California. Based on their neighbors, the family likely either in Deer Flat or on the Priest-Coulterville Road.⁷ Mrs. Theresa L. Musante appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹² She and G. B. Musante appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Tuolumne Co., California; Also included are John B. De Ferrari, age 40, and Ernest, age 11, Hart, age 10, John, age 8, Louis, age 6, and Alford De Ferrari, age 4.

There is a daughter, whose name is illegible:
perhaps "Saundets". age26.¹³

     Frederick Baptiste Musante was born on 8 April 1888 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,3 He was the son of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante.² Frederick Baptiste Musante died on 5 September 1950 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 62.^1,4 He was buried on 8 September 1950 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^1,5
     Frederick Baptiste Musante was also known as Frederic Musante.⁶ Frederick Baptiste Musante was also known as Fred B. Musante.² He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 as 10-year-old Frederick, a son in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante at Tuolumne Co., California. His birth date is g iven as April 1890.⁶ Frederick Baptiste Musante appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Tuolumne Co., California.⁷ He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 as a son in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante at Tuolumne Co., California; Also included are John B. De Ferrari, age 40, and Ernest, age 11, Hart, age 10, John, age 8, Louis, age 6, and Alford De Ferrari, age 4.

There is a daughter, whose name is illegible:
perhaps "Saundets". age26.⁸ Frederick Baptiste Musante appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Giacomo "James" Musante at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.⁹ Frederick Baptiste Musante lived circa 1950 at Oakland, CA; pr/Joseph J's estate. He 1. Family of Joseph Musante and Rosana Castagnetto.

Son John is buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak...
he was buried 24 July 1964
Source: burial records of OLMC as copied by Rolene Kiesling

Daughter Anna Musante was born Mariposa County, CA and died at Coulterville, Mariposa County....
Source: Musante Chronicles: a Historical
Record of an Italian Family by Marilyn M. Roberts

Son Frank, pursuant to the Musante Chronicles
lists birth as May 1883

Daughter Louisa was born Mariposa County

Daughter Irene was buried at OLMC 4 Nov 1963 per the burial records of OLMC

2. Family of Givoni Musante and Theresa L.
Givoni (Giambattista) married Theresa (or "Trisa") Musante
16 Sept 1877; Givoni was born in Moconesi, Italy
yes. her maiden name is Musante

They were married at Coulterville -

Source: Musante Chronicles as above

Source for "Trisa" her death certificate #492350 at Vital Search

Child Mary was born 3 Dec 1879 at Coulterville died 4 Nov 1967 at Roseville, Placer County, CA
Source: Musante Chronicles

Son Frank died 10 Sept 1934 and bured 12 Sept
per burial records of OLMC

Per Musante Chronicles, birth date may be Mar 1881

Son Joseph John died 19 Sept 1951 and buried 22 Sept per burial records of OLMC

daughter Carmelita ("Lita") was born 4 July 1883/1884
married Gustave Nystrom abt 1946 she died at Big Oak Flat per Musante Chronicles

daughter Josephine md. Earl R. Dumond (he born 4 July 1885 Iowa and died 9 Nov 1973 Yolo County, CA)
Source: Musante Chronicles

son Frederic Musante born Big Oak Flat
died 5 Sept 1950, San Mateo County, CA
source Musante Chronicles

Real Problem:
I do not know from where the two sons James and Louis are derived;

I have looked at the census page that is quoted:
ED 167, 1910, Page 7A

The last entry for a son could be either John or Louis, as your interpretation might indicate. I do not see anything that looks like James to me. We have 9 children and Marilyn Roberts who wrote the book says 7. She does not have either James or Louis listed and after reading the 1910 census, I would delete them from the family. But then who was born 1894??????? I will contact Marilyn and see what I can figure out.

"That's it for now folks" Rolene on 28 January 2008.

     Joseph J. Musante was born on 14 May 1883 at Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California.^2,3,4 He was the son of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante.¹ Joseph J. Musante died on 19 September 1951 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 68.^5,3 He was buried on 22 September 1951 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.²
     Joseph J. Musante was also known as Joseph John Musante.^6,7,8 Joseph J. Musante was also known as Joseph Musante.² He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 as a 15-year-old son in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante at Tuolumne Co., California. His birth data is given as May 1885.⁷ Joseph J. Musante appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 as a son in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante at Tuolumne Co., California; Also included are John B. De Ferrari, age 40, and Ernest, age 11, Hart, age 10, John, age 8, Louis, age 6, and Alford De Ferrari, age 4.

There is a daughter, whose name is illegible:
perhaps "Saundets". age26.⁹ Joseph J. Musante appeared on the census of 1920 as a son in the household of Giacomo "James" Musante at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁰ Joseph J. Musante a member, Tuolumne County Fair Board in 1948 at Tuolumne Co., California. Premium List for the 1948 Mother Lode Fair in Sonora, Ca. The Officers and Directors were listed as: C. B. Mathews, Secretary- Manager, Sonora; and Mrs. Frances M. Graham, Treasurer, Sonora. Listed as Directors were Arthur C. Hender, President, Sonora; Philip R. Bradley, Jamestown; G. Erik Gustafson, Tuolumne; John E.. Kelley, Sonora; Florence A. Kerr, Tuolumne; Joseph Musante, Groveland; Melissa C. Trask, Columbia; and V. W. West, Sonora. DEPTPARTMENT DIRECTORS were V. W. West and John Kelley: Livestock; Gael Kauffman: Junior Department; V. W. West and John Kelley: Horse Show; C. Erik Gustafson: Poultry, Pigeons & Rabbits; Joseph Musante: Bees & Honey; Mrs. Florence Kerr: Agriculture, Horticulture & Community Booths; Mrs. Melissa Trask: Floriculture, Home Economics, and Domestic Arts; Philip Bradley: Mining, Minerals, Lumberand Lumber Products; Harrison Cutler: Director of Horse Show; Harry Rowell: Rodeo Director. =========Dr. Leslie Burns, Veterinary==========STATE OFFICIALSEarl Warren, Governor of California; James S. Dean, Director of Finance; A. E. Snider, Chief, Div. of Fairs & Expositions; George N. Miller, Asst Chief, Div. of Fairs & Expositions; Jesse M. Mayo, State Senator.¹¹

     Rosie A. Musante was born on 21 October 1878 at California; Since her younger sister, Mary, was born in Nov 1879 per 1880 census (age 6 months, month of birth within census year stated in record), Mary must have been born in Oct. 1878. 1900 census says she was born Oct 1879.^2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante.¹ Rosie A. Musante died on 17 December 1904 at age 26.¹ She was buried in December 1904 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹
     She appeared on the census of 15 June 1880 at Coulterville, Mariposa County, California.³ Rosie A. Musante appeared on the census of 1880 at Coulterville, Mariposa County, California, as a daughter in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante.^6,7 Rosie A. Musante appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 as Rosa, a 20-year-old daughter in the household of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante at Tuolumne Co., California.⁸

     Gustave Nystrom was buried at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.¹ He was born on 4 July 1882.¹ He married Carmelita (Musante) Nystrom, daughter of G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante, circa 1912.¹ Gustave Nystrom died in August 1972 at age 90.¹

     Giovanni Batista Musante married Mary (Chello) Musante. Giovanni Batista Musante was born circa 1848 at Italy.^3,4 He was the son of Francisco Musante and Antonio Basso.² Giovanni Batista Musante died on 15 October 1902 at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California.^5,6 He was buried at Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California.¹
     He A family of Coulterville, Mariposa Co., CA (1rootsweb.com)

ARE THEY RELATED TO JOHN B. MUSANTE OF TUOLUMNE COUNTY????

1 Joseph MUSANTE b: 1848 d: 1895
+ Rosana (Rosa) CASTAGNETTO b: 12 OCT 1858 d: 3 MAR 1948
2 Annie MUSANTE b: 21 MAR 1877 d: 18 JUL 1936
+ Giam Battista ONETO b: 1864 d: 17 JAN 1904
3 John ONETO
+ Teresa DELORANTI
3 James ONETO
+ Marie PERANO
3 Infant ONETO
3 Margaret ONETO b: 19 SEP 1901 d: 11 MAR 1997
+ Gil GILBERT
2 Frank MUSANTE b: 6 MAY 1877 d: 1907
2 John MUSANTE b: 14 APR 1879 d: 21 JUL 1964
2 Louisa MUSANTE b: 28 FEB 1881 d: 5 FEB 1950
2 Jennie MUSANTE b: ABT 1882 d: 6 JUN 1899
2 Amelia MUSANTE b: 17 DEC 1888 d: 28 JAN 1985
+ Jacques Brethour DEWOLFE b: 20 FEB 1892 d: 3 OCT 1953
2 Irene MUSANTE b: 20 MAY 1892 d: 30 OCT 1963
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The information below was abstracted from by Raymond H. Banks from civilian registration cards completed in 1917-1918.
Musante, Frank 6 May 1877 Mariposa CA
Musante, John 14 Apr 1879 W Mariposa CA
Musante, Louis 1 Sep 1890 W Coulterville CA Mariposa CA. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California.^7,4

     G. B. Musante was born on 28 January 1849 at Moconesi, Genoa, Italy.^2,3,4 He married Mrs. Theresa L. Musante circa 1877.⁵ G. B. Musante died on 29 January 1929 at Tuolumne Co., California, at age 80.^5,1 He was buried on 29 January 1929 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California.^5,1
     He Brief Bio:

MUSANTE FAMILY
(by Rolene Kiesling)

The Musante family is a large family with many branches; this article focuses only on those family members buried in the Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) Cemetery.

G. E. Musante, a native of Italy, whose ranch was located about 4 miles above Priest Station, had three sons. Givoni (variously known as Giambattista, Giovanni, Giambattista or John) was born 28 January 1849 and married Theresa L. Musante in 1877. According to an article in the Union Democrat, dated 2 February 1929, they had six surviving children.[1] Marilyn Roberts states in her work, The Musante Chronicles, that Teresa and Givoni were distantly related. She believes that the Musantes were from that area of Italy known as the Moconesi Alto, an area east of Rapallo Genoa.[2]

Frank J. Musante died September 11, 1934. He was a rancher and also involved in the stock business with his brothers, Joseph and Fred Musante, in the Spring Gulch area off of Priest Coulterville Road.[3]

Joseph John Musante was born 1883 and died unmarried in 1951 in Sonora. He had served on the Board of Directors of the Tuolumne County Fair for about 4 years preceding his death.[4] Frederic (Fred) was born about 1888/1890 and died in 1950 in San Mateo County.

Three daughters also survived Givoni and Theresa. Carmelita (1892-1967) married a miner, Gustave Nystrom (1882-1972), who died prospecting near Ward’s Ferry. He was of Swedish origin and was known as an expert “powder man”, notwithstanding the fact that on one occasion, he managed to unintentionally blow out two windows of the Laveroni residence. Alan Repashy said he was a “man who loved life and knew how to live” and he and his wife frequently enjoyed trips to San Francisco to enjoy the best hotels, food and wine available.[5]

Rosie predeceased her parents, she died unmarried at the age of 24, about whom not much is known. Mary married Giambattista (also referred to as Giovanni Battista or Giavonni or “Bachees”) DeFerrari. Mary must have been a good stay-at-home mom, the kind who doesn't leave a long paper trail but without whom a community does not get along. She must have married DeFerrari, who was 10 years her senior, about 1897 or 1898, for by 1910 they had been married 11 years and had 5 children. In June, 1900 they had already been married 2 years and Mary had just given birth to her second child -- a then unnamed daughter. In 1900 they were enumerated next door to her parents, but by 1910 were living with her parents when the census taker came around. Mary is enumerated at the top of the list with her parents, but a big arrow is drawn from her name to DeFerrari's and indicates that in addition to being the daughter of the head of one household she is the wife of the second head. In 1920 she and John have their own home in Groveland, in the general vicinity of present-day Pacific States Bank and Twice as Nice. In 1930 Mary is living in Roseville with her oldest son, his two young children, and her own youngest son, who is now 11.

Josephine (1886-1969) married Earl R. Dumond (1885-1973). Prior to becoming a mechanic for Hetch Hetchy, he was a refinery worker in Richmond, California; Josephine was a nurse and was employed by the Hetch Hetchy Hospital in Livermore, California.


[1] Sonora, California. The union Democrat, February 2, 1929.
[2] Roberts, Marilyn, Musante Chronicles: a Historical Record of an Italian Family. [no date : privately published], Page 169
[3] Sonora, California. The union Democrat, September 15, 1934.
[4] Sonora, California. The union Democrat, September 27, 1951.
[5] Repashy, Allen J., ED.D, History Makers South of the River: a History of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and Historical Survey of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Big Oak Flat : Southern Tuolumne County Historical Society [1989]. He FINISH adding witnesses to citation for 1910 census. When complete, delete this note. He Are these children of John B & Theresa Musante?
CA death inx @ rootsweb.com

MUSANTE JOSEPH J 05/14/1883

MUSANTE MUSANTE M CALIFORNIA TUOLUMNE 09/19/1951 67 yrs Add

NYSTROM LITA M 07/04/1882 MUSANTE F CALIFORNIA TUOLUMNE 01/02/1967 84 yrs Add
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TC Births: 1863 through 1925 (abstracted from newspapers)
Explanation of Index:

Column 1: Surname
Column 2: First name of parent OR child
Column 3: Middle name of parent or child or place of birth
or child's first name
Column 4: Publication date of newspaper, NOT birth date
Column 5: Page and column of newspaper and newspaper's name

Newspaper title and Abreviation:

American Eagle AME
American Flag AMF
Sonora Herald SH
Tuolumne Courier TC
Tuolumne Independent TI
Union Democrat UD
Weekly Tuolumne Courier WTC

Musante 2-2-1909 4-1 TI

Musante James 8-13-1910 1-1 TI

Musante G. 2-6-1913 1-4 TI.⁶ G. B. Musante was also known as Giambatista Mussante.⁷ G. B. Musante was also known as John B. Musante Note that the 1880 census lists both John (with wife Theresa) and G. B. (presumably Givoni or Giovani) living in separate households in Coulterville, Mariposa Co. Therefore, John Musante with wife Theresa is NOT G. B. Musante.⁸ G. B. Musante was also known as Givoni Musante.^9,10,11 As of 4 September 1877, G. B. Musante was also known as Giambattista Musante.^5,12 He and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante lived between 1880 and 1925 at Tuolumne Co., California; had a ranch in Spring Gulch, near the Mariposa Co. line on the Priest-Coulterville Road.¹³ G. B. Musante appeared on the census of 1880 at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California; 1880 Census of Coulterville, Mariposa Co., CA
MUSANTE -- CAUTION: Several households

John B     30     IT
Teresa     33     IT
Teresa M     1     CA
Mary     6/12     CA


G. Batista          41     IT

Joseph          30     IT
Rosa          20     CA
Anna          3     CA
John          1     CA

Estanfor          32     IT.^6,14 He and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante appeared on the census of 1880 at Coulterville, Mariposa County, California.^6,14 G. B. Musante was winery & vineyard between 1886 and 1887 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., CA.¹⁵ He appeared on the census of 1900; 1900 Census of 3-twp, Tuolumne Co., CA

John Musante     51     1849     ITAL     farmer     imm 1870
Teresa          49     1850     ITAL          imm 1871
Roda          20     1879     CA
Frank          18     1882     CA
Linda          16     1883     CA
Joseph          15     1885     CA
Josephine     12     1888     CA
Frederick          10     1870     CA.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California.¹⁰ He and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California. Based on their neighbors, the family likely either in Deer Flat or on the Priest-Coulterville Road.¹⁰ G. B. Musante and Mary (Musante) DeFerrari appeared on the census of 1 June 1900 at Tuolumne Co., California.^10,16 G. B. Musante and Mrs. Theresa L. Musante appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Tuolumne Co., California; Also included are John B. De Ferrari, age 40, and Ernest, age 11, Hart, age 10, John, age 8, Louis, age 6, and Alford De Ferrari, age 4.

There is a daughter, whose name is illegible:
perhaps "Saundets". age26.¹⁷

     Andrew Musante was born on 15 August 1874 at Mariposa Co., California.^2,3 He was the son of Giovanni Batista Musante and Mary (Chello) Musante. Andrew Musante died on 1 October 1916 at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California, at age 42.^4,5
     He appeared on the census of 1910 as a son in the household of Mary (Chello) Musante at Twp 2 [Coulterville], Mariposa Co., CA.⁶ Andrew Musante Obituary: Mariposa Gazette

MUSANTE, Andrew October 7, 1916 Andrew MUSANTE, aged 41 years, and a native of this county died at his home near Coulterville, last Sunday morning. He was a sufferer from miner's consumption and for several months past had been staying at Modesto undergoing medical treatment. He arrived home a week ago last Tuesday evening and from that time on the outcome was apparent to those around him and the end was not unexpected. Andrew MUSANTE had many friends here and in the neighboring counties, who remember him as a kindly, generous man, ever ready to lend a helping hand to one in need. He leaves three brothers, Frank, John and Louis MUSANTE, and mother, Mrs. John B. MUSANTE, and several other relatives to mourn his untimely death and the sympathy of the entire community is extended to them in their sorrow. He was a member of Coulterville Lodge, No. 104, I. O. O. F., under whose auspices the funeral was conducted last Thursday afternoon. Internment being in the public cemetery. The pall bearers were: W. L. CANOVA, James GAZZOLO, John REED, Michael FRASER, Alex GUERRA and Wm. WIVELL.
in October 1916 at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., CA.