ANCESTRY OF MABEL ANNA DEAN
by Dean A. Enderlin
June 2006, updated July 2007
enderlin@sonic.net
Mabel Anna Dean was the wife of my granduncle, Henry (Heinrich) Enderlin. Although she is not a blood relation to me, I found her ancestry interesting, because of its deep roots in Lake County, California. Her ancestors are truly Lake County pioneers, who settled in Lake County in the 1860's. The narrative below is presented in ahnentafel format, where Mabel is number 1. The father of each individual is assigned a number 2 times that of the individual (Mabel's father is number 2 (2 x 1). The mother is assigned a number which is the number of the father plus one. So, Mabel's mother is 3 (2 + 1).
I spent quite a bit of time researching these families in 2004 and 2005, visiting local public and genealogy libraries, interviewing family members, and reviewing census records. More recently, the information has been supplemented by comparing notes with Kevin Engle and Blanche Stroop. I compiled most of the information that I found with FamilyTreeMaker software for easy organization. The report presented below is more of a notebook than a narrative. Much of the information is raw, but it is fairly complete.
Note: As with all genealogical information, the reader is encouraged to use this information as a guide to doing their own research. Errors are always possible, and the author makes no guarantee of the completeness or accuracy of the information presented below. It is my hope that these notes will be of value to members of the associated families and to researchers interested in Lake County History.
Dean Enderlin
Generation No. 1
1. Mable Anna Dean, born 06 April 1891 in California, USA1,2,3; died 06 February 1922 in Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA4. She was the daughter of 2. Sterling Alexander Dean and 3. Delilah ("Lila") Isabelle Smith. She married (1) Heinrich ("Henry") Enderlin5 23 December 1905 in Lakeport, Lake County, California, USA. He was born 05 April 1882 in Bötzingen, Freiburg, Grand Duchy of Baden (Germany)6,7,8, and died 12 November 1983 in Ukiah, Mendocino County, California, USA9,10. He was the son of Wilhelm Enderlin and Maria Magdalena Gumbert.
Notes for Mable Anna Dean:
"Mable A. Dean" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Knox Township (Knoxville area), Napa County, California (ED90, page 4B), under the household of her father, "Sterling A. Dean." She was listed as single, age 9, born April 1891 in California, attending school. She was not listed as being able to read, write or speak English, according to the census.
"Mable Enderland" was enumerated in the 1910 U.S. census for Township 1 (Spruce Grove/Middletown area), Lake County, California (ED36, page 6A), under the household of her husband, "Henry Enderland." She was listed as married (1st time) for five years, age 19, born in California, mother of two children (both living). Both her parents were listed as being born in California. Her occupation was "none."
Mable Anna Enderlin would have been enumerated under the household of her husband, Henry Enderlin, in 1920. This family was apparently overlooked in the 1920 census, as they were not recorded in Townships 1 or 2 for Lake County.
According to Elsie Enderlin Lawson (personal communication 2003), Mable's death was caused by an accident while she was carrying an unborn boy child. She was reportedly in the second trimester of a pregnancy. She and Henry had recently moved to the old Enderlin family homestead, The Forty, in Little High Valley (in Spruce Grove near Lower Lake). They had previously lived at other locations in the Spruce Grove area, including the Steinhart and Kouns Places. Mable's accident occured when she was doing chores out in the yard (herding turkeys) and tripped on her long apron. She fell on an object (perhaps a log) and aborted. The death of the fetus caused an infection which developed into peritonitis. Seeing that her condition was growing worse, Henry arranged for Mable to be placed on a matress on a spring board and brought to town (Lower Lake). She was cared for in her remaining days at the home of her "Granny Smith" (Lois Anna Smith) on Liberty Street (now Highway 53) opposite Florence Street in Lower Lake. There was nothing that the local physician could do for her, and her condition worsened until she passed away. According to Walter I. Enderlin, she lived for nine days after the accident. It was a heartbreaking episode for the family, as her obituaries testify.
After Mable died, there was a legal squabble in the family over inheritance. The details are mostly forgotten, but it would have had to do with the date of death of Mable's step-grandfather, Thomas Preece. He died on February 7, 1922, one day after Mable died. Mable was probably a beneficiary of his estate, but because she predeceased him (even though it was only by a day), the inheritance was probably divided between other beneficiaries on the Dean side of the family. Money was scarce in the early 1920's so the exclusion from the inheritance was undoubtedly a financial blow to Henry and the children.
From the Weekly Calistogian newspaper, February 17, 1922, Section 6:3:
Mr. Enderlin, above Coyote valley, had the sad misfortune to lose his wife on Sunday last. Everything possible was done to save her life, but without avail. The poor mother leaves five children, all under 12 years of age [2 of the 5 were older than 12 years of age -- DAE].
When the morning sun illumed the skies, she entered Glory's morning gate, and walked in Paradise.
The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved husband and motherless little ones, so sadly bereft.
From the Lake County Bee, Thursday, February 9, 1922, Section 1:1:
LOWER LAKE WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Mable A. Enderlin, wife of Henry Enderlin, and a resident of Lower Lake, died at the home of her grand-mother, Mrs. T. H. Smith, on Monday, February 6th, at the age of thirty years and ten months.
She was the loving mother of Frank, Walter, Lamar, Elmer and Elsie Enderlin, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Deane. She was a sister of Willie, Guy, Melvin and Bernal Deane.
Funeral services were held under the direction of the Rebekah Lodge, of which she was a member, at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Enderlin had been ill but a short time, and the fact that she leaves five small children, adds greatly to the sorrow of her death.
More About Mable Anna Dean:
Burial: 08 February 1922, Lower Lake Cemetery, Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA11
Cause of Death: Peritonitis after fall in late-term pregnancy
Medical Information: According to Walter I. Enderlin, Mabel died of gangrene and peritonitis.
Notes for Heinrich ("Henry") Enderlin:
"Henry Enderlin" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Leesville, Colusa County, California (ED5, page 3B), as head of household. He was listed as single, age 18, born April 1882, working as a day laborer. He was listed as an alien, born in Germany, year of immigration 1885, having resided in the U.S. for 15 years. He was renting a house at the time of the census [probably near the Abbott Quicksilver mine].
"Henry Enderland" was enumerated in the 1910 U.S. census for Township 1 (Spruce Grove/Middletown area), Lake County, California (ED35, page 6A). He was head of household on a rented farm on the "Spruce Grove Mountain District Road." He was listed as married (1st time) for five years, age 28, born in Germany (as were his parents). His year of immigration was listed as 1885, and he was naturalized. Henry's occupation was farmer in the "Stock Farmer" business. He could read, write and speak English. His household included his wife "Mable" (age 19), and sons "Franklin H." (age 3) and "Walter W." (age 9/12). The census was taken 25 April 1910.
Henry Enderlin and his family were apparently overlooked in the 1920 U.S. census. They do not appear in either Township 1 or 2 of the Lake County census sheets.
"Henry Enderlin" was enumerated in the 1930 U.S. census for Lower Lake, Lake County, California (ED17-2, page 9B). He was renting a house for $5 per month, and was head of household. He was listed as a widower, age 45, born in Germany (as were his parents), native language German. His year of immigration was listed as 1884, and he indicated that he was naturalized. Henry's occupation was laborer for wages, working for the "State Hiway." He was employed when the census was taken (April 23). He was not a veteran. His household included his sons "Frank" (age 23), "Lamar" (age 20), "Walter" (age 19); and daughter "Elsie" (age 16). The household did not own a radio set.
"Henry Enderlin" was registered in the World War 1 civilian draft. His registration card, serial number 240, order number 153, lists his address as Lower Lake, Lake County, California. He was 36 years old on the registration date (12 September 1918), born 5 April 1882. He was listed as white, naturalized, medium height, medium build, eyes brown, hair brown, no physical handicaps. His occupation was "Farmer" (self employed) in Lower Lake. He stated that his nearest relative was "Mrs. M. A. Enderlin" (his wife) of Lower Lake.
Henry's marriage was noted in The Clear Lake Press newspaper of Saturday, 30 December 1905 (page 3, column 4, Personal Mention):
"Henry Enderlin and Mabel A. Dean were married at the Lakeview last Saturday evening. Both are from Lower Lake."
From the Clear Lake Observer, Thursday, April 22, 1982:
Happy 100th birthday to Henry Enderlin
LOWER LAKE -- Henry Enderlin was born in Baden Baden [Incorrect. He was born in Bötzingen, Baden], Germany, on April 5, 1882.
He came to the United States when he was two years old. The family moved to Lower Lake when he was 14.
He worked on ranches for $5 a month, and also worked at the quicksilver mines, such as the Abbot, Oat Hill and Knoxville, where he met his wife Mabel.
They were married in Lakeport when he was 23 and Mabel was 14. These were horse and buggy days.
They moved from the mines to the Ignatz Steinhart Ranch in Spruce Grove, where their five children Frank, Walter, Lamar, Elmer and a daughter Elsie were born.
They raised Angora goats, "As many as 500 head at one time," cattle, hogs, horses and poultry.
Ignatz Steinhart was a San Francisco banker and dedicated the Steinhart Fish Aquarium to the city of San Francisco.
Henry acquired leases on the Tom Priest [Thomas Preece] Ranch and the Coons [Abraham Kouns] Ranch in Jerusalem Valley.
The children all went to and graduated from the Spruce Grove School, which still stands.
Henry moved to Lower Lake in 1928 and went to work as a maintenance man for the Highway Department. He retired in 1948 and sold insurance and had many friends.
He was active in Masonic and Odd Fellow work for many years and was in the Odd Fellows Home from 1974 to 1980. He drove his pickup truck until he was 93.
His son Walter lives in San Francisco; Lamar and Elmer live in Lower Lake and a daughter, Elsie Lawson lives in San Leandro.
Henry is loved by all who know him. He has four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
According to Elmer Enderlin, his father got into the goat business because Elmer needed goat milk when he was young. Apparently, Elmer had a digestive problem that was corrected with goat milk. Ultimately, this lead to the raising of a large herd of angora goats, which provided income through the sale of the mohair.
From the Ukiah Daily Journal, Friday April 8, 1983 (interviewed by Faye Woodward, April 5, 1983):
Birthday party at Hacienda
Henry Enderlin now 101
When asked "How are you," Tuesday, 101-year-old Henry Enderlin answered: "Just about as good as they make 'em."
The centenarian celebrated his 101st birthday in the patio at the Hacienda Day Care Center, surrounded by his family and friends.
Those gathered included sons Lamar and Elmer from Lake County. A daughter, Elsie Lawson of San Leandro was unable to be present, as was another son, Walter, from San Francisco.
A third son, Frank, died in 1964.
Enderlin was born April 5, 1882, in Baden Baden, Germany, to Wilhelm and Mary Magdelene Enderlin. He came to the United States with his parents when he was two years of age and traveled from New York to San Francisco where the family settled until Henry was 14 years of age.
At that time, the family moved to Lower Lake and Henry went to work in the mines. He mined quicksilver in the Knoxville Mine, and recently when his sons told him that people were mining gold there, he said: "There's no gold there, just quicksilver."
At Knoxville, he met Mabel Dean and the two were married when he was 21 [23] and she was 14 years of age. They took a horse and buggy into Lakeport for that 1905 wedding.
The couple leased Spruce Grove, the Ignatz Steinhart ranch, where they raised Angora goats, cattle and their family. The goats weren't raised for milk, but for mohair, and the Enderlin children learned to shear. According to Lamar, they hung the goats by their horns while they sheared.
Before her younger children were in adolescence, Mabel Enderlin injured herself in a fall, and after a period of illness, died in 1922 of complications. Henry Enderlin was left alone to raise his young family.
It was not a new experience for him, because not too long after his parents had brought their family to Lower Lake, Wilhelm Enderlin was killed when a runaway team smashed his wagon into a tree. Henry helped his mother provide for her brood.
In San Francisco, Wilhelm Enderlin had been a barrel maker for a brewery. In Lower Lake, he drove a team for the mines.
Upon his death, Wilhelms older sons helped his widow with the younger ones in the family. According to Henry's children, he was very fond of his mother. When he was young, he worked for $5 a month and gave most of it to her, they said.
After Henry's wife died:
"He raised all us wildcats at Spruce Grove by himself," Lamar Enderlin recalled. "He would work all day, come home and bake five loaves a [sic] bread, which were gone by the next evening."
"We ate simple," his brother Elmer, added. "We had bread and beans, and sometimes a little goat meat."
There was a school three or four miles from their home, and the Enderlin children walked that distance each day. "There weren't any school buses," Lamar stated. He also noted that the old Spruce Grove School is still standing.
While they were still young, all of the Enderlin children had chores to do on their ranch. Their father got a job with the highway department in 1928 and continued in road repair work until his retirement at 65.
All of the Enderlin boys worked in the mines. Not because their father had, but because that was the work available. Elmer still does mining in Idaho.
His brothers later went on to other kinds of employment. Lamar had a business in Butte, Mont., but returned to Lower Lake following his retirement.
Henry Enderlin moved into Lower Lake after his family was raised. He retired later to the Odd Fellows home in Saratoga Springs, but returned to his children's homes in Lower Lake about five years ago. He has been at Hacienda just about a year and a half.
Among the friends and relatives gathered the early part of the afternoon to honor him were Lamar's wife, Lily, Judy Enderlin, a niece and her daughter, Kerry, from Medford, Ore., Floyd and Alice (a niece) Thomas and daughter, Suzanne; Josephine Perkins [Brookins] of Lower Lake; Wilfred and Mildred Patterson, Mike Chirco, and Mary Dover, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs from Kelseyville.
Henry Enderlin is an 80-year [79-year] member of the International Order of Odd Fellows and a 70 year [59 year] member of the Masonic Lodge, in addition to his five children, he has four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Obituary [from the Clear Lake Observer?]:
Henry Enderlin
101 year old Lower Lake resident passes
LOWER LAKE -- One of Lower Lake's oldest residents, Henry Enderlin, died in Ukiah Nov. 12. Mr. Enderlin, who was 101 years old, moved to Lower Lake 87 years ago in 1896 when he was 14. He witnessed the changes of the century as Lower Lake progressed from the "horse and buggy days" to the days of the automobile.
Mr. Enderlin was born in 1882 in Baden-Baden, Germany, to Wilhelm and Mary Magdalene Enderlin. He came to the United States with his parents when he was two years old and traveled from New York to San Francisco where the family settled until Henry was 14.
At that time the family moved to Lower Lake and Henry went to work in the quicksilver mines. He mined quicksilver at the Knoxville Mine and while in Knoxville met Mabel Dean. The two were married and traveled by horse and buggy to Lakeport for a 1905 wedding.
The couple lived at the Ignatz Steinhart ranch in Spruce Grove and raised Angora goats and cattle. They had five children. Before the younger children were in adolesclence [sic], Mabel Enderlin injured herself in a fall and after a period of illness, died in 1922 of complications. Henry was left alone to raise his young family.
As one of Henry's sons, Lamar Enderlin says, "He raised all of us wildcats at Spruce Grove by himself. He would work all day, come home and bake five loaves of bread which were gone by the next evening."
Henry got a job with the highway department in 1928 and continued in road repair work until his retirement at 65. He moved to Lower Lake after his family was grown and retired later to the Odd Fellows Home in Saratoga Springs, but returned to his childrens' homes in Lower Lake about five years ago. For the past year and a half Mr. Enderlin lived at the Hacienda Care Center in Ukiah and celebrated his 101st birthday there in April, surrounded by his family and friends.
Mr. Enderlin was the beloved 79-year member and past grand of Clearlake Lodge No. 130, IOOF, in Lower Lake. He was a member and past noble grand of the Clearlake Rebekah Lodge No. 43; a 59-year member and twice past patron of the Lower Lake Chapter 231 OES, and a retired member of the Lower Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
He leaves his sons, Lamar and Elmer of Lower Lake; and Walter of San Francisco; and daughter Elsie Lawson of San Leandro. He was preceded in death by another son, Frank, who died in 1964.
He also is survived by four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at Lower Lake Methodist Church today (Thursday) at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Steve Cary and Clearlake Lodge 183 F&AM officiating. Interment will be at Lower Lake Cemetery, with Jones and Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake, in charge of arrangements.
More About Heinrich ("Henry") Enderlin:
Baptism: 10 April 1882, Bötzingen, Freiburg, Grand Duchy of Baden (Germany)12
Burial: 17 November 1983, Lower Lake Cemetery, Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA13,14
Confirmation: 24 May 1896, St. Paul's Evangelical Church, San Francisco, California, USA15
Marriage Notes for Mable Dean and Heinrich Enderlin:
Because of Mable's young age, her marriage to Henry Enderlin required a written affidavit of consent from her parents. The original note appears in the marrage license records for Lake County as follows:
Dec. 21.st 1905
Knoxville Napa Co. Cal.
we the undersigned do Hereby Give our consent to the marriage of our daughter Mable to Henry Enderlin.
[signed] S. A. Dean
[signed] Mrs. S. A. Dean
Generation No. 2
2. Sterling Alexander Dean16, born 05 December 1865 in Lake County, California, USA17; died 10 November 1915 in Yolo County, California, USA18,19. He was the son of 4. John Jefferson Dean and 5. Polly A. ("Anna") Davis. He married 3. Delilah ("Lila") Isabelle Smith 21 June 1890 in Lakeport, Lake County, California, USA20.
3. Delilah ("Lila") Isabelle Smith21, born September 1872 in California, USA22; died 12 November 1907 in Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California, USA23. She was the daughter of 6. Thomas Henry Smith and 7. Lois Anna Suits.
Notes for Sterling Alexander Dean:
"Sterling Dean" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Excelsior Precinct, Lake County, California (ED49, page 3), under the household of his step-father, "Thomas Preece." He was listed as single, age 14, born in California, father born in Tennessee, mother born in Illinois, attending school.
"Sterling A. Dean" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Knox Township, Napa County, California (ED90, page 4B). He was head of household in a rented house at or near Knoxville. He was listed as married (10 years), age 31, born December 1868 in California, parents both born in Missouri, working as a miner. His household included his wife "Lila I." (age 27), daughter "Mabel A." (age 9) and son "William J." (age 7). [Note: The 1900 census lists an age and date of birth for Sterling that is inconsistent with other records. It is likely that he was born in December 1865, not 1868. -- DAE]
A "Samuel A. Dean" appears in Putah Township, Yolo County, in 1910, but it is questionable whether this may actually be Sterling. Samuel was the correct age to be Sterling, but the birthplaces of his parents don't match. Sterling's son, William Dean, was also in Putah Township at that time, and three other sons were being cared for at the Sacramento Orphanage. It seems likely that Sterling was in this area (he died in Yolo County in 1915), but the 1910 census does not clearly identify him. Sometime before his death, he reportedly worked at the state agricultural college at Davis.
According to the Lake Democrat newspaper (7 December 1865), a male child was born to J. J. Dean on 5 December 1865. This was undoubtedly Sterling.
Sterling A. Dean appears in the Great Register of Voters in Lake County, California, in the late 1880's: He registered to vote on 4 August 1888 at the age of 32. His post office address was Spruce Grove (Lower Lake). His occupation was listed as farmer, and his nativity was listed as California.
According to Lake County marriage records, "S. A. Dean" (age 24) married "Lila B. Smith" (age 18) in Lake port on the 21st of June, 1890. They were married by S. G. Gully, Justice of the Peace. The marriage is recorded in Book 3, page 41 of Marriages, and also noted in the Lakeport Democrat of 27 June 1890 as follows: DEAN - SMITH -- In Lakeport, June 21, 1890, by S. G. Gully, J.P., S. A. Dean to Miss Lila B. Smith.
Sterling engaged in a number of trades during his life. In the 1888 Great Register, he was noted as being a farmer in the Spruce Grove area of Lake County. In the mid-1890's, he was apparently still working in Spruce Grove, at times for his grandfather, Jefferson Davis. He was working as a miner at the Knoxville (Redington) mine in Napa County in 1900 continuing at least until 1905 when his daughter, Mable married Henry Enderlin. Henry was also working at Knoxville at the time. In 1907, when his wife died, Sterling was living in Potter Valley, Mendocino County, working for the "Snow Mountain company" (Snow Mountain Water and Power Company). He was apparently involved in the water and power house projects in the Van Arsdale and Scott Dams, possibly including the tunnel project which was completed in 1908.
In 1895, Sterling purchased two items from the estate of his grandfather, Jefferson Davis. These included a "big wagon" for $20.00 and a "bay mare & colt" for $4.75 (the latter purchased at public auction on 7 Sept. 1895). Sterling also made a claim against the estate for wages due: "To eight months labor commencing 28th Sept. 1895 to May 28th 1895 at $10 per month... $80. Six half days work [with interest?] 1894 at $1 per day... $6.50. The total for his claim was $86.50, twenty dollars of which was deducted for his purchase for "one two-horse wagon" noted above.
Before his death, Sterling was apparently working at Davis at the agriculture college (now U.C. Davis). Family lore notes that he worked with George J. Enderlin (a brother to his son-in-law, Henry Enderlin).
According to the California Death Index, "Stirling A. Dean" died in Yolo County, California, on 10 November 1915 at the age of 49. Family lore (and a modern headstone, replaced in the 1980's) indicates the year of death was 1918. This appears to be incorrect. Sterling Dean would have turned 50 years old in December, 1915, so the age at death in 1915 is consistent with other sources. The new headstone date of 1918 appears to have been an error in transcription, possible due to misreading the 5 in 1915 for an 8.
More About Sterling Alexander Dean:
Burial: Herndon Cemetery, Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA24
Notes for Delilah ("Lila") Isabelle Smith:
"Delilah I. Smith" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Excelsior Precinct (Spruce Grove), Lake County, California (ED49, page 7), under the household of her father, "Thos. H. Smith." She was listed as single, age 8, born in California, father born in New York, mother born in Utah Territory, not yet attending school.
"Lila I. Dean" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Knox Township, Napa County, California (ED90, page 4B), under the household of her husband, "Sterling A. Dean." She was listed as married (10 years), age 27, born September 1872 in California, father born in New York, mother born in Utah, occupation not given.
Her name also appears as Deliah or Lila B.
Report of her death from the Clear Lake Press newspaper on Saturday, 23 November 1907 (page 4, column 4):
Sad Death of Mrs. Dean.The following account of the pathetic death of Mrs. Delilah Dean, a former resident of Lower Lake, is clipped from the Ukiah Dispatch Democrat.
'Coroner Taylor was called to Potter Valley last Tuesday morning to hold an inquest over the dead body of Mrs. Delilah Dean, the wife of an employee of the Snow Mountain company. It was a very sad death, indeed.
'Mr. Dean left that morning to attend to his duties, being accompanied by his 15 year old son. They did not return until noon, and hearing no noise around the little hovel asked the little 4-year-old boy where his mama was. He replied that she was asleep on the floor and he could not wake her up.
'Entering the house the husband was stunned when he saw his wife dead on the floor and the two boy twins asleep by her side. She had dropped dead early in the morning and the little ones had had no food and had cried themselves to sleep.
'The 4-year-old boy had managed to get something from the cupboard, but was also very hungry.
'Coroner Taylor says it was one of the most pitiful sights he ever saw, as the family was quite poor. The lady was 36 years old and was formerly of Lower Lake, where her relatives now reside.
'The verdict of the jury was death from heart failure. The remains were taken to Lower Lake for interment.'
Her death was also noted in the "Goldsmith Diary" (page 76) as follows (transcription courtesy Anita Crabtree):
"Nov 1907 12th
"Mrs. Sterling Dean died at Potter Valley Mendiceno Co and was brought to Lower lake for Burrial. Burried on the 15th."
According to Elsie Lawson, Delilah moved in with her newlywed daughter, Mable, and husband, Henry Enderlin, shortly after they were married. She brought her young sons with her. The situation didn't work out very well, and Delilah apparently moved out and went to the Lake Pillsbury area (Potter Valley). There, she died in 1907. One family story relates that she died with only the children present, and that the children couldn't understand why their mother wouldn't wake up.
One of the twins, Guy, later moved back in with Henry and Mable Enderlin, and lived with them until Mable's death in 1922.
More About Delilah ("Lila") Isabelle Smith:
Burial: 15 November 1907, Herndon Cemetery, Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA25
Children of Sterling Dean and Delilah Smith are:
i. Mable Anna Dean, born 06 April 1891 in California, USA; died 06 February 1922 in Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA; married Heinrich ("Henry") Enderlin 23 December 1905 in Lakeport, Lake County, California, USA.
ii. William ("Willie") John Dean26, born 27 July 1892 in Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA26; died 21 December 1953 in McArthur, Shasta County, California, USA26,27; married Bessie Randolph.
Notes for William ("Willie") John Dean:
"William Dean" was enumerated in the 1910 U.S. census for Putah Township, Yolo County, California (ED182, page 8B), under the household of his employer, "Jake Stihl." He was listed as one of a number of employees, single, age 18, born in California (as were his parents), occupation "laborer."
"William John Dean" was registered in the World War 1 civilian draft. His registration card lists his address as Davis, California. He was 25 years old on the registration date (5 June 1917), born 27 July 1892. He was listed as married, Caucasian, natural born, tall height, slender build, eyes blue, hair dark, not bald, no physcial handicaps. His occupation was "Farmer" working for "A. M. Bracken" (probably Arthur M. Bracken) at Davis, California. He declared his wife, 2 children and 1 brother (probably Melvin) as dependents, and claimed an exemption from the draft based on "family support."
According to the California Death Index, William was born 24 July 1893. His daughter, Iva Delilah (Dean) Fraser, indicates in correspondence that he was born 27 July 1892.
iii. Bernal S. Dean28, born Abt. 1903 in California, USA29; died 06 January 1936 in Imperial County, California, USA30
Notes for Bernal S. Dean:
"Bernal S. Dean" was enumerated in the 1910 U.S. census for Riverside Township, Sacramento County, California (ED135, page 11B), in the Sacramento Orphanage and Farm Association. He was listed as an inmate, age 7, born in California, place of birth of the parents United States, occupation "none."More About Bernal S. Dean:
A "Bernam Dean" was enumerated in the 1920 U.S. census for Putah Township, Davis Town, Yolo County, California (ED228, page 9B), under the household of Ralph A. Dickens. He was listed as a roomer, single, age 16, born in California, parents both born in California, working as a common laborer. He had recently attended school.
"Bernal S. Dean" was enumerated in the 1930 U.S. census for Township 2 (Stanislaus National Forest), Mariposa County, California (ED4, page 3B). He was a boarder under the household of James A. Collins, the auditor of a lumber company. He was listed as single, age 28, born in California, father born in Missouri, mother born in California, working as a "tractor driver" in the lumber industry.
He never married. Lived for a time in Murphys and Weimar, California, but according to his niece, Elsie Lawson, was always a drifter. Died of tuberculosis. He lost an eye early in life as a result of a hunting accident, crossing a fence with a loaded rifle.
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis
iv. Guy Dean31, born 16 February 1906 in California, USA32; died 04 July 1952 in Glenn County, California, USA32
Notes for Guy Dean:
"Guy Dean" was enumerated in the 1910 U.S. census for Riverside Township, Sacramento County, California (ED135, page 11B), in the Sacramento Orphanage and Farm Association. He was listed as an inmate, age 7, born in California, place of birth of the parents United States, occupation "none."
Guy was a twin to Melvin. He lived in the household of Henry Enderlin on at least two occasions. The first was when his mother, Delilah Dean, moved in with Henry and his newlywed bride (Delilah's daughter Mable) shortly after Henry and Mable were married. Delilah and her family didn't stay long, apparently because of Henry's resentment of the mother-in-law intruding into their new marriage. After Delilah died, Guy and his brothers, Mel and Bernal, were apparently placed in an orphanage in Sacramento. Sometime after 1910, Guy came back to live with Henry and Mable, and grew up with them. Mel was raised somewhere else. Guy moved out in 1922, immediately after Mable's untimely death. According to Elsie Lawson, this caused some bad feelings in the family, because Henry could have used the help at the time.
Elsie remembers her mother chiding the children at mealtime, "Eat your food, or I'll give it to Guy!"
v. Melvin Wesley Dean33, born 16 February 1906 in California, USA34; died 18 November 1954 in Yolo County, California, USA34
Notes for Melvin Wesley Dean:
"Melvin W. Dean" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Riverside Township, Sacramento County, California (ED135, page 11B), in the Sacramento Orphanage and Farm Association. He was listed as an inmate, age 7, born in California, place of birth of the parents United States, occupation "none."
Melvin was a twin to Guy Dean. He was raised by Henry Enderlin for a time.
His wife was probably Laura Irene, who is also buried in the Mary's Cemetery in Yolo: Born 6 Dec 1910, died 20 Jul 1970. Other Deans in the same cemetery are Eugene F. (died 18 December 1932 at age 78) and Jessie E. (born 2 August 1861, died 19 June 1917). Information courtesy Interment.net, contributed by Fred Kemmerle.
More About Melvin Wesley Dean:
Burial: Mary's Cemetery, Yolo, Yolo County, California, USA
Generation No. 3
4. John Jefferson Dean35, born 07 May 1834 in Warren County, Tennessee, USA36; died 16 August 1868 in Lake County, California, USA37. He married 5. Polly A. ("Anna") Davis Bef. 1865.
5. Polly A. ("Anna") Davis38, born August 1849 in Illinois, USA39,40; died 190341. She was the daughter of 10. Jefferson Davis and 11. Nancy Brooks.
Notes for John Jefferson Dean:
According to Iva Delilah Fraser, John Dean's year of birth was 1835. His father was probably George W. Dean, who appears in the 1850 census in District 15, Carroll County, Missouri. "George W. Dean" was listed as age 41, born in Tennessee. His household included his wife "Rachel C." (age 34, born in Tenn.), son "John J." (age 16, born in Tenn.), "Harvey D." (age 14, born in Missouri), "Mary M." (age 11, born in Illinois), "Alexander" (age 10, born in Missouri), "Francis M." (age 8, born in Missouri), "Robert E." (age 6, born in Missouri), "George W." (age 4, born in Missouri), "Silas C." (age 2, born in Missouri), and "Sarah P." (age 9/12, born in Missouri). George W. Dean was listed as a farmer, real estate valued at $430.
"George W. Dean" and his family were again enumerated in 1860 in Hurricane Township, Carroll County, Missouri. John Dean had left home by then.
His father may also have been "M. B. Dean" who was enumerated as a head of household in Warren County, TN, in 1840. The household included on male child under age 5. A "Michael Dean" was enumerated in the 1830 census for Warren County.
John Jefferson Dean appears in the Great Register of Voters in Lake County, California, in the late 1860's: He registered to vote on 18 May 1867 at the age of 32. He registered to vote on the same day as his father-in-law, Jefferson Davis. His post office address at the time was Quicksilver (Knoxville area). His occupation was listed as farming, and is nativity was listed as Tennessee.
His headstone at Monticello Cemetery reads: "Sacred to the memory of J. J. DEAN, born in Warren Co., Tenn. Died in Lake Co., Cal. Aug 16, 1868, Aged 34 Y's, 3 m's, & 9 d's". John probably lived in Knox Township, which was deeded to Napa County in 1872. Knox Township includes the town of Knoxville, where John's son, Sterling, worked for a number of years. The Dean family may have some connection to a meadow along the Berryessa-Knoxville Road, known as Dean's Flat. No one remembers the origin of the name for this place.
More About John Jefferson Dean:
Burial: Monticello Cemetery, Napa County, California, USA (relocated to Spanish Flat)42
Notes for Polly A. ("Anna") Davis:
"Polly A. Davis" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for District No. 78 (Williamsburg P.O.), Callaway County, Missouri (page 146), under the household of her father, "Jefferson Davis." She was listed as age 11, born in Illinois, attending school.
"Anna Preice" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Excelsior Precinct, Lake County, California (ED49, page 3), under the household of his husband, "Thomas Preice." She was listed as married, age 30, born in Illinois, parents both born in Tennessee, occupation "keeping house."
"Anna Preece" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Middletown, Lake County, California (ED42, page 2A), under the household of her husband, "Thomas Preece." She was listed as married, age 50, born August 1900 in (illegible), parents both born in Tennessee, occupation not given.
More About Polly A. ("Anna") Davis:
Burial: Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Lake County, California, USA42
Child of John Dean and Polly Davis is:i. Sterling Alexander Dean, born 05 December 1865 in Lake County, California, USA; died 10 November 1915 in Yolo County, California, USA; married Delilah ("Lila") Isabelle Smith 21 June 1890 in Lakeport, Lake County, California, USA.
6. Thomas Henry Smith, born June 1834 in New York, USA43; died 29 September 1910 in Lake County, California, USA44. He married 7. Lois Anna Suits 30 November 1870 in Lake County, California, USA45.
7. Lois Anna Suits46, born September 1853 in Utah Territory, USA47; died 25 February 1929 in Lake County, California, USA48. She was the daughter of 14. Joseph Suits and 15. Louisa M. Springer.
Notes for Thomas Henry Smith:
"Thomas Smith" was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. census for Zem Zem, Lake County, California (page 19), under the household of "W. Springsteen." He was listed as age 35, born in New York, occupation "stone cutter."
"Thos. H. Smith" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Excelsior Precinct (Spruce Grove), Lake County, California (ED49, page 7). He was head of a household of 5 individuals, including himself. He was listed as married, age 45, born in New York, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in New York, occupation "Stone mason." His household included his wife "Lois A." (age 26), and daughters "Delilah I." (age 8), "Ephema A." (age 4) and "Iva E." (age 1).
"Thomas H. Smith" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Township 1, Lake County, California (ED42, page 4A). He was head of household on his own farm. He was listed as married (29 years), age 65, born June 1834 in New York, both parents born in New York, occupation farmer. His household included his wife "Lois A." (age 46), and sons "Thomas N." (age 19) and "Gideon B." (age 17).
"Thomas Smith" was enumerated in the 1910 U.S. census for Township 2, Lake County, California (ED36, page 2A). He was head of household in a house, owned free of mortgaged, located on New Main Street in Lower Lake. He was listed as married (1st marriage, 39 years), age 75, born in New York, father born in Germany, mother born in New York, occupation "none." His household included his wife "Lois A." (age 56), and son "Gideon B." (age 26).
Thomas Henry Smith appears in the Great Register of Voters in Lake County, California, in the late 1860's. He registered to vote on 21 September 1868 at the age of 34. His occupation was stone mason, living in Spruce Grove Precinct, Lower Lake post office. His height was listed as 5 foot 10 inches, complexion "fair," eye color "blue," hair color "gray." His nativity was listed as New York.
"Thomas H. Smith" married "Loues Ann Souts" in Lake County, California, by R Kennedy on the 30th of November, 1870. The marriage is recorded in Book 1, Page 39 of Marriages.
Mauldin Collection (page 845, line 51), 11/1949, by Tom Smith and his sister, Ivy Powers, of Lower Lake [minor typographic errors corrected]:
"Tom Henry Smith, father of the above, came to Lower Lake around the late 1860's and in a year or so married Anna Suits. After living in the town a few years they moved to a location 200 or 300 yards below the Chalk Cliffs, near Howard and Bonanza Springs, where he built a home and stayed several years. Part of his family was born here. He was a stone mason by trade and from the rock of this cliff he made many headstones for graves and got out stone for fireplaces. He made shakes at Bonanza Springs before it was homesteaded. His plans were to homestead this mineral springs but thru him not knowing the truth of the matter he was bluffed from filing as competition told him it had already been claimed. The family then moved to the Borschelt place but had their home from 1/8 to 1/4 mile below the present Borschelt home. After a few years the family moved to Lower Lake where they owned and lived where the Lower Lake Jail and the mortuary now stand. They then moved to the Asbill place in Asbill Valley where Mr. Smith took up a homestead, joining the Asbill Ranch below. Here they stayed 22 years. The Asbill ranch had good soil near the creek. Around 1890 Mr. Smith built the dining room (stone) at Seigler Springs, the bath houses and other stone improvements. The rock used came from a hill between the airport and the resort, and from a quarry just north of the resort."
Bonanza Springs (south of), Lake County, California - Tuff Quarry (Included in "Mines and Mineral Resources of Lake County, California,"
California State Division of Mines, "California Journal of Mines and Geology," pp. Vol. 43, No. 1, January 1947, pp. 15-40.)
"A nearly white fine-grained tuff has been quarried a quarter of a mile due north of the main buildings at Seigler Springs and has been used in building construction at the springs...."
Mauldin Collection (page 1361, line 23), 2 July 1952, by Arthur Copsey of Lower Lake:
"The old Tom Smith place is just below Asbill Valley, as the canyon starts down in a wide spot on the north creek bank of Asbill Creek. The house is gone, but several old fruit trees, planted by Tom Smith, remain. It is at 122° - 31' - 40" - 38° - 51' - 16"."
Thomas H. Smith received patent to a homestead in Section 28, T12N, R6W, MDBM, on 13 May 1895.
Obituary from The Clear Lake Press newspaper, 8 October 1910 (page 2, column 2, Lower Lake Items of Interest):
T. H. Smith, for many years a resident of this place, aged 76 years' died at 7 o'clock Thursday evening. He had been sick for the past six years, most of the time unable to be around though not confined to his bed.
His death was also reportedly noted in the "Goldsmith Diary" as follows (courtesy Anita Crabtree):
"Sept 1910 29
"Thos H Smith died at 8 o clock pm"
(Plus, apparently pasted in the original diary, a newspaper copy of his death....)
DIED
At his home in Lower Lake, Cal. September 29th, 1910, THOMAS HENRY SMITH, a native of New York aged 76 years 3 months and 9 days.
Notes for Lois Anna Suits:
According to Blanche Stroop, Lois Anna was living with her grandmother, Loisanna Springer, in Lower Lake in 1870. "Mrs. L. A. Springer" was enumerated in the 1870 census for Lower Lake, Lake County, California, but no one else was listed in her household. More likely, Lois Anna Suits was enumerated in the household of her uncle, Ephraim Harrison ("E. Harrison" in the census). An "Anna Harrison" was enumerated in the household, age 16, born in Utah. The age and place of birth match those of Lois Anna Suits, even though the surname is incorrect.
"Lois A. Smith" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Excelsior Precinct (Spruce Grove), Lake County, California (ED49, page 7), under the household of her husband, "Thos. H. Smith." She was listed as married, age 26, born in Utah Territory, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Utah, occupation "keeping house."
"Lois A. Smith" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Township 1 (Lower Lake), Lake County, California (ED42, page 4A), under the household of her husband, "Thomas H. Smith." She was listed as married (29 years), age 46, born September 1853 in Utah, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Michigan, mother of 6 children (5 still living), occupation not given.
"Lois A. Smith" was enumerated in the 1910 U.S. census for Township 2, Lake County, California (ED36, page 2A), under the household of her husband, "Thomas Smith." She was listed as married (1st marriage, 39 years), born in Utah, father's place of birth not known, mother born in Michigan, occupation "none."
"Louisa A. Smith" was enumerated in the 1920 U.S. census for Township 2, Lake County, California (ED77, page 1A). She was head of household in a house owned free of mortgage. She was listed as widowed, age 66, born in Utah, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Michigan, occupation "none." Her household included her son "Gideon B." (age 36).
Her aunt and uncle were Harrisons (of Morgan Valley), according to Walter I. Enderlin. Blanche (Harrison) Stroop notes that Lois Anna Suits' father was Joseph Suits, whose wife was a Louisa Springer.
There is a Green family plot in the Herndon (Pioneer) Cemetery in Lower Lake, and Delilah (Smith) Dean is buried with her husband a short distance from it. It may be that Delilah was buried there because of the close family connection between her mother and the Green family. According to Blanche, Joseph Suits moved to Idaho and died there.
In her marriage record to Thomas H. Smith (30 Nov. 1870), her name is written "Loues Ann Souts." Walter I. Enderlin suggests that a variant to the spelling is "Sutz." Another variant is "Suits."
Obituary from the Lake County Bee newspaper, Wednesday, 27 February 1929 (page 1, column 3):
TWO PROMINENT LOWER LAKERS CALLED BY DEATH [excerpt]
Mrs. Anna Smith of Lower Lake, aged and highly respected resident of that community for a number of years, died at her home Friday evening. She was 75 years of age.
Mrs. Smith was the mother of Tom and Gideon Smith of Lower Lake, the latter having made his home with his parent; Mrs. Hugh Davey of Middletown, and Mrs. Ivy Powers, Lower Lake.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the Methodist church of which she was a member.
The sorrowing members of the family have the heartfelt sympathy of the community in the loss of a loving mother.
Children of Thomas Smith and Lois Suits are:i. (3) Delilah ("Lila") Isabelle Smith, born September 1872 in California, USA; died 12 November 1907 in Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California, USA; married Sterling Alexander Dean 21 June 1890 in Lakeport, Lake County, California, USA.
ii. Ephema A. ("Rhetta") Smith, born March 1876 in California, USA49; died December 1931 in Culver Baer Mine, Mercuryville, Sonoma County, California, USA50,51; married Hugh C. Davey Abt. 190052; born August 1863 in California, USA53.
Notes for Ephema A. ("Rhetta") Smith:
"Ephema A. Smith" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Excelsior Precinct 9Spruce Grove), Lake County, California (ED49, page 7), under the household of her father, "Thos. H. Smith." She was listed as single, age 4, born in California, father born in New York, mother born in Utah Territory, not yet attending school.
"Retta Davey" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Almaden Township, Santa Clara County, California (ED45, page 10B), under the household of her husband, "Hugh C. Davey." She was listed as married (0 years), age 24, born February 1876 in California, father born in New York, mother born in Utah, occupation not given. It was noted that she had not borne children.
"Loretta Davey" was enumerated in the 1910 U.S. census for Almaden Township, Santa Clara County, California (ED62, page 2B), under the household of her husband, "Hugh Davey." She was listed as married (first marriage, 10 years), age 34, born in California, father born in New York, mother born in Utah, occupation "none." She was the mother of 3 children, 2 still living.
"Loretta Davey" was enumerated in the 1920 U.S. census for Almaden Township, Guadalupe Precinct, Santa Clara County, California (ED119, page 2A), under the household of her husband, "Hugh C. Davey." She was listed as married, age 43, born in California, father born in New York, mother born in Utah, occupatin "none" and "house work."
She went by the name of Rhetta in adult life. According to Elmer Enderlin, she died near the Culver-Baer quicksilver mine in Sonoma County, and her body had to be transported out of the canyon by mule team. Her husband was Hugh Davey, the famous quicksilver entrepreneur.
Her obituary appears in the Healdsburg Enterprise newspaper of 31 December 1931:
Woman Dies at Isolated Mine
The body of Mrs. Loretta E. Davey, 54, was taken to the Fred Young & company funeral parlors late Monday, after Coroner Fred Young and two assistants had made a perilous trip over mountain roads to the Culver Baer mine in Pineflat region.
The woman died Sunday of a heart attack as she sat on the floor playing with her infant grandchild. Mrs. Davey is the wife of Hugh C. Davey.
Notes for Hugh C. Davey:
"Lewis Davey" was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. census for Lower Lake, Lake County, California (page 61), under the household of his father, "W. M. Davey." He was listed as age 7, born in California, attending school. His father was listed as age 42, born in Tennessee, occupation "Livery Stable." Hugh's mother "Nan D. Davey" was listed as age 28, born in Ohio, father of foreign birth, occupation "keeping house." Others children in the household were "Anna Davey" (age 9), "John Davey" (age 4), and "Susan Davey" (age 2).
"Hugh Davey" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Middletown Precinct, Lake County, California (ED50, page 2), under the household of a laundry woman named "N. G. Dye" (probably his mother, remarried). He was listed as single, age 17, born in California, father born in "Penn" (smudged, possibly in an attempt to correct to "Tenn"), mother born in Ohio, not attending school, no occupation stated. Hugh was listed as Dye's son (by a first marriage?). Hugh's sister, "Susan Davey," age 12, born in California, was also enumerated in the household. Three other children were also in the household: "Thos. H. Dye" (age 6), "Nannie Dye" (age 4), and "May Dye" (age 2). These may have been half-brother and half-sisters to Hugh.
"Hugh C. Davey" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Almaden Township, Santa Clara County, California (ED45, page 10B), in a rented house (probably in the vicinity of the Guadalupe mine). He was listed as married (0 years), age 36, born August 1863 in California, father born in New York, mother born in Illinois, occupation "Supt. Quicksilver." His household included his wife "Retta" (age 24).
"Hugh Davey" was enumerated in the 1910 U.S. census for Almaden Township, Santa Clara County, California (ED62, page 2B). He was head of household in a rented house on the Guadalupe Road. He was listed as married (first marriage, 10 years), age 46, born in California, parents born in U.S., working for wages as "Superintendent" in "Mines." His household included his wife "Loretta" (age 34), sons "Lilburn" (age 8) and "Delmer" (age 5). The household also included two lodgers.
"Hugh C. Davey" was enumerated in the 1920 U.S. census for Almaden Township, Guadalupe Precinct, Santa Clara County, California (ED119, page 2A). He was head of household in a rented farm on the Guadalupe Road. He was listed as married, age 56, born in California, father born in New York, mother born in Kentucky, working on his own account as a "mining man" and "general manager." His household included his wife "Loretta" (age 43), son "Lilburn H." (age 18) and son "Delmer" (age 14).
According to Elmer Enderlin, Hugh Davey lost the fortune that he had made when he killed a man in a bar room brawl. He reportedly hit the man over the head with a whiskey bottle. Hugh made a fortune in the quicksilver mines of California, but so the story goes, he lost most of it in the law suits that followed the fatality.
iii. Ivy Ethel Smith, born 23 November 1878 in California, USA54,55; died 12 August 1950 in Lake County, California, USA55,56; married (1) Frank S. Bond 23 March 1895 in Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA57; born 19 June 1873 in California, USA58,59; died 191960; married (2) Albert Powers Abt. 1928.
Notes for Ivy Ethel Smith:
"Iva E. Smith" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Excelsior Precinct (Spruce Grove), Lake County, California (ED49, page 7), under the household of her father, "Thos. H. Smith." She was listed as age 1, born in California, father born in New York, mother born in Utah Territory, not yet attending school.
According to Elmer Enderlin, Ivy Smith first married one of the Bond family (Frank) of Morgan Valley, Lake County, California. He committed suicide behind a barn. She later married Powers. The marriage to Bond is recorded in Book 3, page 264 of Lake County Marriages: "Ivy Ethel Smith" to "Frank Bond" in Lower Lake on the 23rd of March 1895, by J. N. Crawford.
The 1900 census lists three children for Frank and Ivy Bond: Harold F. (born 1895), Mary E. (born 1896), and Charles L. (born 1899).More About Ivy Ethel Smith:
Burial: Lower Lake Cemetery, Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA
iv. Thomas ("Tom") Marvin Smith, born 13 February 1881 in California, USA61,62; died 02 September 1959 in Sacramento County, California, USA62; married Winnifred ("Winnie") May Bean Abt. 1918; born 28 August 1875 in West Virginia, USA63,64,65; died 01 July 1949 in Lake County, California, USA66,67.
Notes for Thomas ("Tom") Marvin Smith:
"Thos. M. Smith" was enumerated in the 1920 U.S. census for Lower Lake, Lake County, California (ED77, page 5B). He was head of household on a rented farm. He was listed as married, age 38, born in California, father born in New York, mother born in Utah, working as a grain farmer (employer). His household included his wife "Winnifred" (age 39).
"Thomas M. Smith" was enumerated in the 1930 U.S. census for Township 2 (Lower Lake), Lake County, California (ED17-2, page 5A). He was head of household on a rented farm. There was a radio in the home. He was listed as married (when he was 37), age 49, born in California, father born in New York, mother born in Utah, working on his own account as a farmer on a general farm. His household included his wife "Winifred F." (age 34).
"Thomas Smith," along with his brother "Gideon Smith," appears in the grade report for the Spruce Grove School for the month ending 21 September 1892 (Middletown Independent newspaper, 15 October 1892, page 3, column 3). The teacher was Dora Fitz Maurice. A total of 16 students were attending the school at the time. Thomas' had a grade of 85. Other students listed in the roster were Dora Copsey, Stephen Asbill, Ira Kouns, Bertha Kouns, Charley Copsey, Arthur Copsey, Agnes Asbill, Dora Hinton, Lisle Kouns, Weed Copsey, Cave Kirtley, and Maud Kirtley.
"Thomas Marvin Smith" was registered in the World War 1 civilian draft. His registration card lists his address as Lower Lake, Lake County, California. He was 37 years old on the registration date (12 September 1918), born 13 February 1881. He was listed as white, native born, tall height, medium build, eyes blue, hair brown, no physical handicaps. His occupation was "Farmer" (self-employed) in Lower Lake. His closest relative was listed as "Mrs. Winnefred F. Smith, wife" of Lower Lake.More About Thomas ("Tom") Marvin Smith:
Burial: Lower Lake Cemetery, Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA68
Notes for Winnifred ("Winnie") May Bean:
"Winnifred Smith" was enumerated in the 1920 U.S. census for Lower Lake, Lake County, California (ED77, page 5B), under the household of her husband, "Thos. M. Smith." She was listed as married, age 39, born in West Virginia, father born in Massachusetts, mother born in West Virginia, occupation "none."
"Winifred F. Smith" was enumerated in the 1930 U.S. census for Township 2 (Lower Lake), Lake County, California (ED17-2, page 5A), under the household of her husband, "Thomas M. Smith." She was listed as married (when she was 34), age 49, born in West Virginia, father born in Massachusetts, mother born in West Virginia, occupation "none."More About Winnifred ("Winnie") May Bean:
Burial: Lower Lake Cemetery, Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA68
v. Gideon ("Gid") Buehl Smith, born 20 April 1883 in California, USA68,69; died 25 July 1956 in Contra Costa County, California, USA70; married Myrtle ("Myrt") Maria Kreiss Aft. 1930; born 26 October 1895 in California, USA71; died 20 January 1947 in Alameda County, California, USA71.
Notes for Gideon ("Gid") Buehl Smith:
"Gideon Smith," along with his brother "Thomas Smith," appears in the grade report for the Spruce Grove School for the month ending 21 September 1892 (Middletown Independent newspaper, 15 October 1892, page 3, column 3). The teacher was Dora Fitz Maurice. A total of 16 students were attending the school at the time. Gideon's grade was 82.
More About Gideon ("Gid") Buehl Smith:
Burial: Lower Lake Cemetery, Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA
Notes for Myrtle ("Myrt") Maria Kreiss:
She had a daughter Marion from a previous marriage. She had a brother whom Elsie Enderlin knew.
More About Myrtle ("Myrt") Maria Kreiss:
Burial: Lower Lake Cemetery, Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA72
10. Jefferson Davis, born 04 December 1819 in Tennessee, USA; died 25 May 1895 in (near) Middletown, Lake County, California, USA. He married 11. Nancy Brooks 09 September 1840.
11. Nancy Brooks, born Abt. 1820 in Tennessee, USA; died 05 August 1894 in (near) Middletown, Lake County, California, USA.
Notes for Jefferson Davis:
"Jefferson Davis" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for District No. 78 (Williamsburg P.O.), Callaway County, Missouri (page 146). He was head of a household of seven individuals, including himself. He was listed as age 39, born in Tennessee, occupation farmer. His real estate was valued at $3,200, and his personal estate at $800. His household included his wife "Nancy" (age 36), son "William" (age 15), daughter "Polly A." (age 11), son "Thomas" (age 8), son "John" (age 5) and son "George W." (age 2).
"Jefferson Davis" was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. census for Yount Township (Napa City P.O.), Napa County, California (page 24). He was head of a household of four individuals, including himself. He was listed as married, age 51, born in Tennessee, occupation hotel keeper. His personal estate was valued at $1,000, with no real estate listed. His household included his wife "Nancy" (age 50), and sons "George W." (age 11) and "Dixie" (age 2).
"Jefferson Davis" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Coyote Precinct, Lake County, California (ED50, page 25). He was head of a household of four individuals, including himself. He was listed as married, age 60, born in Tennessee, father born in Tennesse, mother born in Virginia, occupation farmer. He was noted as being maimed, crippled, bedridden or otherwise disabled. His household included his wife "Nancy" (age 59), son "Geo" (age 21), and son "Dixie" (age 12).
From "History of Napa and Lake Counties" 1881
DAVIS, JEFF. Was born in Tennessee, December 4, 1819. Here he resided on a farm until twenty-one years of age when he went to Arkansas and engaged in stock raising until 1848, when he went to Illinois. There he followed farming for two years, then moved to Missouri where the same business was prosecuted until 1863, when he crossed the plains to California and arrived in Solano County in November. In the spring of 1864, he came to Lake County and settled in Scotts Valley, and after a few months moved to Lakeport, where he remained until June, 1865, when he went to Napa County and followed stock raising two years. The following four years were spent in hotel-keeping at Monticello. He next engaged in stock raising, and in November, 1875, disposed of his interests in Napa County and returned to Lake and settled on his present place, consisting of four hundred and sixty-six acres, located in Coyote Valley, where he is engaged in wool growing. Mr. Davis married, September 9, 1840, Miss Nancy Brooks. Their living children are, Polly A., James, George W. and Dixie. They have lost William, Benjamin F., Lillie L. and Thomas J.
Jefferson Davis was listed in the Great Register of Voters in Lake County, California, in the late 1860's: He registered to vote on 18 May 1867 at the age of 48. His occupation was farmer, and his post office address was Quicksilver (Knoxville area). His nativity was listed as Tennessee.
Mauldin Collection (page 584, line 2), 5/8/1949, as told by Frank Akins of Lakeport:
"Akins bought Jericho Valley later from Jeff Davis who had lived there. The original Akins family lived there only for short periods of time during the summer. After Frank Akins married, he and his wife lived there for about 3 years. They moved away on account of so many rattle snakes -- and what finally got him to move was that in one day he killed three: one in his dining room, one on the porch, and one at his well!"
Mauldin Collection (page 1361, line 53), 2 July 1952, by Arthur Copsey of Lower Lake:
"Before the Akins family lived at the homesite in Jericho Valley, Jeff Davis lived there, also Lihou Hoopman. Surrounding the old house are four very large black walnut trees and five fig trees. These were planted by Hoopman and may now be some 80 years of age."
[Note: The four old walnut trees are still standing (as of October 2006). Only one of the five fig trees remains. The original house is gone, replaced by a cabin built sometime in the early 20th Century. The house site is located at Latitude N 38.83234, Longitude W 122.43400, at approximate elevation 1,300 feet MSL. The site is in the north half of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 5, T11N, R5W MDBM.]
Mauldin Collection (page 2620, line 55):
"Elihue Coffman, who came with the Copsey train in 1856, moved to and was the first to live at Jericho Valley, moving there in 1859. He and his wife had 2 boys, Hugh and Don, and one girl, Lota, who later married Buck Copsey. The whole family lived at Jericho until she died there a few years later and the place was sold to Davis. In time Frank Akins owned it. On his death it passed on to his two daughters in Lakeport who are now a joint owner with their uncle, Alma Akins."
Jefferson Davis died intestate, and his estate was probated in Lake County, California (Case no. 441). His son, Dixie Davis, was appointed administrator (petition dated 1 June 1895). The estate was somewhat complicated, because the real estate was held in Jefferson Davis' wife's name. She had died only a few months before him (also intestate), and her estate was not yet settled. When Jefferson Davis died, he left a sizeable mixture of debts and obligations which had to be paid. As a result, Dixie Davis had to liquidate most of the estate by direct sale and auction. Sterling Dean (Jefferson Davis' grandson) and Thomas Preece (son-in-law) bought a number of items from the estate.
Sterling Dean purchased the following items: 1 big wagon, $20.00; 1 bay mare & colt, $4.75. Thomas Preece purchased the following items: 1 mowing machine & rake, $15.00; 2 goats, $2.00; 1 cook stove, $10.00; 12 head of hogs, $15.00; 1 gray mare, $26.50; 1 brown 2 year old, $17.50; 1 gray colt, $11.25; 1 scraper, $4.25; 1 side hill plow, $3.50; 1 crow bar, $0.60.
Beneficiaries for Jefferson Davis' and Nancy Davis' estates were described as follows: "George W. Davis, 39 years of age, an insane person now confined to the Ukiah Asylum, James Davis, now confined in the State Prison at San Quentin, Cal. and aged 42 years, Anna Preece aged 46 years and your petitioner Dixie Davis aged 29 years."
Obituary from the Middletown Independent newspaper, Saturday, 1 June 1895 (page 3, column 5):
THE TOMB.
Davis -- Died at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Preece, Jefferson Davis, a native of Tennessee, aged 75 years.
More About Jefferson Davis:
Burial: Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Lake County, California, USA
Notes for Nancy Brooks:
"Nancy Davis" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for District No. 78 (Williamsburg P.O.), Callaway County, Missouri (page 146), under the household of her husband, "Jefferson Davis." She was listed as age 36, born in Tennessee, no occupation given.
"Nancy Davis" was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. census for Yount Township (Napa City P.O.), Napa County, California (page 24), under the household of her husband, "Jefferson Davis." She was listed as age 50, born in Tennessee, occupation "keeping house."
"Nancy Davis" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Coyote Precinct, Lake County, California (ED50, page 25), under the household of her husband, "Jefferson Davis." She was listed as married, age 59, born in Tennessee (as were her parents), occupation "keeping house."
Nancy Davis died intestate on 5 August 1894 near Middletown, California. Her estate was probated in Lake County (Case No. 442), and the administrator for the estate was her son, Dixie Davis. Nancy's husband died only a few months afterward, causing both estates to be in probate at the same time.
Nancy's one asset was her land in an area east of Spruce Grove. It was described as follows:
NW1/4 of SE1/4, NE1/4 of SW1/4, W1/2 of SW1/4, Sec. 4; SW1/4 of NE1/4, W1/2 of SE1/4 Sec. 5; and NW1/4 of NE1/4 Sec. 8, all in T11N, R5W MDBM.
There were two blocks of land, which were detached from each other. The western block was 1/4 mile wide and one mile long, spanning most of Jericho Valley. The eastern block was L-shaped, covering mixed grassland and chaparral lands on the eastern fringe of Jericho Valley. The western block was patented by Elihue Coffman on 26 February 1891, and the eastern block also by Elihue L. Coffman on 1 May 1891. According to an 1892 Lake County map, the western block was still owned by "E. Coffman" in that year, while the eastern block was owned by "G. W. Davis."
During the course of probate for her estate, her administrator petitioned the court to allow the land to be leased for income and to pay debts. The lease was to Thomas Preece (Nancy's son-in-law), with provisions that it be for 5 years (subject to sale of the land), Preece was to pay $100 per year and taxes as rent, also, his claims against the estate to be applied. When the estate was settled, Thomas Preece had paid $265.75 toward the lease. The estate paid him $171.50 toward is claims.
At the time of death of Nancy Davis, there was a "dwelling house and good barn" on the 320 acres of land, enclosed by a "substantial fence." During the course of probate, a fire destroyed the barn and "the greater portion of the fence." About 100 acres of the land were in cultivation, with the balance being in pasture and brush land.
A. M. Aikens purchased the land from the estate in 1897, paying $1,900.00 for it. The net proceeds from the estate transactions were ordered divided as follows: James Davis 1/6th; Nancy [sic - Anna] Preece 1/6th; Dixie Davis 1/6th plus 1/3rd as administrator; and George Davis (with Dixie serving as guardian) 1/6th.
Obituary from the Middletown Independent Newspaper, Saturday, 11 August 1894 (page 3, column 5):
THE TOMB.
Davis -- Died at Spruce Grove, August 5th, 1894, Mrs. Nancy Davis, a native of Tennessee, aged 75 years.
A short article about her death also appeared in the Middletown Independent newspaper of 11 August 1894 (page 3, column 2, Local News):
Mrs. Jeff Davis died at the residence of Mrs. Thos. Preece on Sunday afternoon, August 5th, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Davis with her family had lived in this county for many years. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at the cemetery near town, and was conducted by Rev. Scott. Many neighbors and friends of the family were present at the funeral.
More About Nancy Brooks:
Burial: 06 August 1894, Middletown Cemetery, Middletown, Lake County, California, USA73
Children of Jefferson Davis and Nancy Brooks are:i. William Davis, born Abt. 1845 in Tennessee, USA74; died Bef. 1881.
Notes for William Davis:
"William Davis" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for District No. 78 (Williamsburg P.O.), Callaway County, Missouri (page 146), under the household of his father, "Jefferson Davis." He was listed as age 15, born in Tennessee, not attending school, no occupation given.
ii. Benjamin F. Davis
iii. Lillie I. Davis
iv. (5) Polly A. ("Anna") Davis, born August 1849 in Illinois, USA; died 1903; married (1) John Jefferson Dean Bef. 1865; married (2) Thomas Preece Abt. 1879.
v. Thomas J. Davis, born Abt. 1852 in Missouri, USA74; died Bef. 1881.
Notes for Thomas J. Davis:
"Thomas Davis" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for District No. 78 (Williamsburg P.O.), Callaway County, Missouri (page 146), under the household of his father, "Jefferson Davis." He was listed as age 8, born in Missouri, attending school.
vi. James Davis, born Abt. 1855 in Missouri, USA74
Notes for James Davis:
"John Davis" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for District No. 78 (Williamsburg P.O.), Callaway County, Missouri (page 146), under the household of his father, "Jefferson Davis." Although the name is spelled John, it is likely that this is James. He was listed as age 5, born in Missouri, not yet attending school.
"James Davis" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Knox Township (in the vicinity of Zem Zem), Napa County, California (ED78, page 11), under the household of "Ward Adams." He was listed as a boarder, married, age 23, born in Missouri, parents both born in Tennessee, occupation laborer.
The Sonoma Democrat, February 19, 1887: James DAVIS who shot William KRUMDICK, of Middletown, Lake co., sometime ago, was captured in the mountains of Butte Co. by Sheriff BOGGS of Lakeport.
The Sonoma Democrat, April 30, 1887: Lakeport, April 23d. - The trial of Jim DAQIS [DAVIS] for the murder of William KRUMDICK at Middletown, some months ago, commenced in the Superior Court Tuesday and closed last night at 9 o'clock. The jury after two hours deliberation, brought in a verdict of murder in the 2nd degree.
James Davis was an inmate at San Quentin Prison when his father died in 1895. He had apparently been released by 1900, as he does not appear in the prison roster for that year.
Mauldin Collection (page 582, line 55):
"Jim Davis of Middletown killed Tom Crumpdick over a gambling game. Davis went to an unoccupied house in Jericho Valley and stayed. He was a very dangerous man, so the Sheriff, Lil Boggs decided that patience would get results better than being in too big a hurry, and with a lot less danger. Davis remained for a while in Jericho Valley then left and went to Redding. Lil Boggs followed Davis and located him. Thereupon he sought the assistance of the sheriff of that area. They found Davis at a card game. The other Sheriff entered the front door. Boggs slipped to the back door. Davis was watching the Sheriff at the front door and did not notice Boggs. Suddenly Boggs put a gun in Davis' back and his surrender was immediate."
Mauldin Collection (page 1971, line 31), 4/3/1953, by Tom Smythe of Middletown [minor typographic errors corrected]:
"Jim Davis Peak is a corner of the Guenoc Grant line northeast of McCreary Lake. This was so named from the fact that Jim Davis took up this land. During the 1800's he killed a man in Middletown and served many years in prison for the deed. He was parolled, worked for the Smythes on the Detert ranch for a year and then went to northern California and committed suicide."
Mauldin Collection (page 2661, line 58) 11/19/1957 by Tom Smyth of Middletown:
"The Jim Davis place was on Bucksnort Creek, down from McCreary Lake."vii. George W. Davis, born Abt. 1859 in Missouri, USA.
Notes for George W. Davis:
"George W. Davis" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for District No. 78 (Williamsburg P.O.), Callaway County, Missouri (page 146), under the household of his father, "Jefferson Davis." He was listed as age 2, born in Missouri, not yet attending school.
"George W. Davis" was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. census for Yount Township (Napa City P.O.), Napa County, California (page 24), under the household of his father, "Jefferson Davis." He was listed as age 11, born in Missouri, occupation "at home." He was not marked as being insane, although in later years he was institutionalized.
"Geo Davis" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Coyote Precinct, Lake County, California (ED50, page 25), under the household of his father, "Jefferson Davis." He was listed as single, age 21, born in Missouri, parents both born in Tennessee, occupation farm laborer. He was not marked as being "idiotic" or "insane," even though he was later institutionalized.
"George Davis" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Mendocino State Hospital "near the town of Ukiah," Mendocino County, California (ED210, page 2B). He was an inmate at the hospital. He was listed as single, age 41 (date of birth not given), born in Missouri, occupation farmer.
"George Davis" was enumerated in the 1910 U.S. census for Mendocino State Hospital, Ukiah Township, Mendocino County, California (ED69, page 8B). He was an inmate. He was listed as single, age 52, born in Missouri, parents both born in Missouri, occupation "none."
"George Davis" was enumerated in the 1920 U.S. census for Mendocino State Hospital for the Insane, Ukiah Township, Mendocino County, California (ED124, page 1A). He was an inmate. He was listed as single, age 60, born in Missouri, parents born in "un" U.S., occupation farmer ("state farmer").George W. Davis was an inmate at Ukiah Asylum (Talmadge) at the time of his father's death in 1895. His brother, Dixie, was his guardian in legal matters.
viii. Dixie Davis74, born 05 December 1867 in Monticello, Napa County, California, USA74,75; died 06 July 1920 in Calistoga, Napa County, California, USA75; married Millie Brookins.
Notes for Dixie Davis:
"Dixie Davis" was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. census for Yount Township (Napa City P.O.), Napa County, California (page 24), under the household of his father, "Jefferson Davis." He was listed as age 2, born in California, occupatin "at home."
"Dixie Davis" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Coyote Precinct, Lake County, California (ED50, page 25), under the household of his father, "Jefferson Davis." He was listed as single, age 12, born in California, parents both born in Tennessee, occupation "at school."
"Dixie Davis" was enumerated in the 1900 U.S. census for Cloverdale Township, Sonoma County, California, (ED158, page 6A). He was head of household in a rented house. He was listed as married (11 years), age 32, born December 1867 in California, parents both born in Tennessee, working on his own account as a day laborer. His household included his wife "Millie" (age 32) and daughter "Lili" (age 8).Obituary from the Lake County Bee, Thursday, 15 July 1920 (page 7, column 3):
At Rest.
Dixie Davis passed away at Calistoga, July 6, 1920, from pneumonia. He was confined to his bed only five days. He was born at Monticello, Napa county, December 5, 1867. Died at the age of 52 years, seven months and one day.
He was united in marriage to Millie Brookins about thirty years ago. One daughter was born to this union.
Dixie spent most of his life farming and teaming in Lake county. About ten years ago he sold his ranch and moved to Oakland.
He was a member of Woodmen of the World and Native Sons of the Golden West lodges.
The remains were shipped to Oakland and cremated July 8, 1920.
He is survived by his wife, daughter and other relatives.14. Joseph Suits76, born Abt. 1824 in New York, USA77; died in Idaho, USA78. He married 15. Louisa M. Springer 08 July 1849 in Van Buren County, Michigan, USA79,80
15. Louisa M. Springer81, born Abt. 1831 in New York, USA82. She was the daughter of 30. George Washington Springer and 31. Loisanna Green.
Notes for Joseph Suits:
"Joseph Suits" was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. census for the town of Keeler, Van Buren County, Michigan. He was listed as age 25, born in New York, occupation farmer. His real estate was valued at $350. His household included his wife, "Louisa M." (age 18), and daughter "Polly" (age 4/12).
A "Jos. Suits" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for Chico Township (Chico P.O.), Butte County, California (page 34). He was listed as age 36, born in Michigan, occupation "laborer." His household included a farmer named "J. W. Lindsey" (age 34), Lindsey's wife "Margt." (age 24), and son "Jas." (age 6).
A "Joseph Suits" was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. census for Township 2 (Martinez P.O.), Contra Costa County, California (page 16). He was listed as age 50, born in New York, occupation farmer. His real estate was valued at $2,500, and his personal estate at $300. His household included his wife "Lucy" (age 52), and two school children (probably children of his wife by a previous marriage): "John Maloney" (age 13) and "Lucy Maloney" (age 14).
A "J. Suits" was enumerated in the 1880 U.S. census for Tulare River Township, Tulare County, California (ED102, page 16), under the household of "E. Hammond." Suits was listed as age 58, born in Michigan, birthplace of parents "U.S.," occupation farmer.
Notes for Louisa M. Springer:"Louisa M. Suits" was enumerated in the 1850 census for the town of Keeler, Van Buren County, Michigan, under the household of her husband, "Joseph Suits." She was listed as age 18, born in New York.
Children of Joseph Suits and Louisa Springer are:
According to Blanche Stroop, she moved with her parents to Galena, Illinois, in 1834 or 1835. The family moved again around 1840 to Van Buren County, Michigan. Louisa married Joseph Suits here in 1849. The journal of George Washington Springer (1852) indicates that Joseph and Louisa Suits were members of their wagon train, which departed Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, on 6 April 1852. On 18 July, Joseph and Louisa left the wagon train at a point along the North Platte River, 23 miles west of Fort Laramie. It is said that William B. Green and his wife, Ruby (nee Treat) also left the wagon train with the Springers. The journal entry on the date of the departure reads as follows: "Camped on high ground 23 miles from Fort Larimy. This morning Jo and Loisa left."
i. Polly Suits82, born Abt. May 1850 in Michigan, USA82
Notes for Polly Suits:
"Polly Suits" was enumerated in the 1850 census for the town of Keeler, Van Buren County, Michigan, under the household of her father, "Joseph Suits." She was listed as age 4/12, born in Michigan.
ii. (7) Lois Anna Suits, born September 1853 in Utah Territory, USA; died 25 February 1929 in Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA; married Thomas Henry Smith 30 November 1870 in Lake County, California, USA.
Generation No. 5
30. George Washington Springer83, born 1802 in New York, USA84,85; died 1854 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA85. He was the son of 60. Noah Springer and 61. Polly Dutcher. He married 31. Loisanna Green Abt. 183086.
31. Loisanna Green86, born 14 April 1812 in New York, USA86,87; died 08 July 1874 in Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA87. She was the daughter of 62. ? Green.
Notes for George Washington Springer:
"George W. Springer" was enumerated in the 1840 U.S. census for South Haven, Van Buren County, Michigan. He was head of a household of 6 individuals, including himself. His household included one male age 30-39 (George, age about 38), on female age 20-29 (Loisanna, age about 28), two females age 5-9 (Louisa, age about 8; and Sarah, age about 6), and one female and one male under age 5 (Phebe, a newborn; and Van Renselaer, age about 1).
"George Springer" was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. census for the Town of Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan. He was head of a household of ten individuals, incuding himself. He was listed as age 48, born in New York, occupation farmer. His real estate was valued at $650. His household included his wife "Loisanna" (age 38), daughter "Sarah" (age 16), son "Van Ranssalan" (age 11), daughter "Phebe" (age 9), daughter "Isabella" (age 8), son "George D." (age 6), daughter "Rosanna" (age 4), son "Nelson L." (age 3), and daughter "Ruby E." (age 1).
He and his family came to California in 1852. Along the way, he kept a journal, which has been transcribed by Kevin Engle and Blanche Stroop. The journal is dated from 6 April 1852 to 1 December 1852. The wagon train started in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan. From there, they traveled along the emigrant route to Salt Lake City, then headed south to the Cajon Pass. The last leg of their journey was by steamer from southern California to Sacramento.
Notes for Loisanna Green:
"Loisanna Springer" was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. census for the Town of Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, under the household of her husband, "George Springer." She was listed as age 38, born in New York.
"Louisania Springer" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for Sacramento (4th Ward), Sacramento County, California (page 319). She was head of a household of seven individuals. She was listed as age 46, born in New York, occupation "housekeeper." She owned no real estate. Her personal estate was valued at $700. Her household included her son "Van Rensaler" (age 20), daughter "Issabella" (age 18), son "George D." (age 16), son "Nelson L." (age 12), and another child, "Thos. Joseph Springer" (age 1).
"Mrs. L. A. Springer" was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. census for Lower Lake, Lake County, California (page 58). She was listed as age 57, born in New York, occupation "keeping house." Her real estate was valued at $300, and her personal estate at $40. No others were in the household.
Her headstone, carved from native volcanic tuff, reads, "Louis.Anna.Scarf. Born April 14th 1812. Died July 8th 1874. The headstone was probably made by her granddaughter's husband, Thomas Henry Smith, who was a stonecutter in the Lower Lake area.
More About Loisanna Green:
Burial: Herndon Cemetery, Lower Lake, Lake County, California, USA
Children of George Springer and Loisanna Green are:
i. (15) Louisa M. Springer, born Abt. 1831 in New York, USA; married Joseph Suits 08 July 1849 in Van Buren County, Michigan, USA.
ii. Sarah E. Springer88, born Abt. 1833 in New York, USA89; married Stephen Hite 1853 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA90; born Abt. 1820 in Ohio, USA91.
Notes for Sarah E. Springer:
"Sarah Springer" was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. census for the Town of Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, under the household of her father, "George Springer." She was listed as age 16, born in New York, attending school.
"Sarah E. Hite" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for Sacramento (4th Ward), Sacramento County, California (page 296), under the household of her husband, "S. Hite" (a saddle tree maker). She was listed as age 23, born in Pennsylvania.
iii. Van Renselaer Springer91, born Abt. 1838 in Galena, Illinois, USA91
Notes for Van Renselaer Springer:
"Van Ranssalan Springer" was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. census for the Town of Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, under the household of his father, "George Springer." He was listed as age 11, born in Illinois, attending school.
"Van Rensalen Springer" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for Sacramento (4th Ward), Sacramento County, California (page 319), under the household of his mother, "Louisania Springer." He was listed as age 20, born in New York, no occupation.
"Vanrensseler Springer" was enumerated in the 1870 U.S. census for Round Valley Township (Covelo P.O.), Mendocino County, California (page 1). He was head of a household of three individuals, including himself. He was listed as age 30, born in Michigan, occupation "stock raiser." He owned no real estate. His personal estate was valued at $1000. His household included his brothers "George D." (age 26) and "Nelson L." (age 22).
Van Springer appears in the Delinquent Tax List of Lake County for 1874-75 as follows:
SPRINGER, Van R., Lower Lake; personal property value- $990.
iv. Phebe Springer91, born Abt. 1840 in Michigan, USA91; died 1853 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California, USA92
Notes for Phebe Springer:
"Phebe Springer" was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. census for the Town of Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, under the household of her father, "George Springer." She was listed as age 9, born in Michigan, attending school.
v. Isabelle Springer93, born 06 August 1842 in Michigan, USA; died 06 July 1921 in Napa, Napa County, California, USA; married Ephraim Harrison 04 November 1863 in Calaveras County, California, USA94; born 23 November 1823 in Ohio, USA; died 07 December 1910 in Monticello, Napa County, California, USA.
Notes for Isabelle Springer:
"Isabella Springer" was enumerated in the 1850 U.S. census for the Town of Hartford, Van Buren County, Michigan, under the household of her father, "George Springer." She was listed as age 8, born in Michigan, attending school.
"Issabella Springer" was enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for Sacramento (4th Ward), Sacramento County, California (page 319), under the household of her mother, "Louisania Springer." She was listed as age 18, born in Michigan, attending school.
"Isabel Springer" was also enumerated in the 1860 U.S. census for Coloma Township, El Dorado County, California (page 362), under the household of her uncle, "W. B. Green." She was listed as age 18, born in Michigan, occupation "domestic."
Isabelle Springer married Ephraim Harrision in Calavaras County, California, Marriage Book B, page 87 (transcribed by Scott Duncan):
EPHRIAM (sic) HARRISON of Copperopolis and
ISABELLE SPRINGER of Copperopolis
were married November 4, 1863
by M. C. Mosher, M.G."
Isabelle's obituary, from the Napa Daily Journal, Napa, Napa County, California, dated Thursday, 7 July 1921 (transcribed by Scott Duncan):
Mrs. Harrison Dies Following Illness
Mrs. Isabelle Harrison, a resident of Napa and Lake counties for over half a century, passed away at her home, 529 Jefferson street, this city, at 8:15 o'clock Wednesday night. She had been ill for about six weeks.
Mrs. Harrison was born near Miles City, in Van Buren county, Michigan, August 6, 1842, so she would have been 80 years old next month, she came with her parents in an ox team, across the plains, in 1851. In 1861 she became the wife of Ephraim Harrison, in Sacramento. They afterward removed to Lake county, later coming to Napa county. She is survived by a son, Marvin W. Harrison, of Lake county, and by a daughter, Mrs. W. T. Swift of Napa; by two brothers, George and Nelson Springer of Oregon; and by 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be made for the funeral later.
Her death record from Napa County Death Book 9, page 402 (transcribed by Scott Duncan):
"ISABELLE S. HARRISON
female, white, widowed
husband: Ephraim Harrison
born: August 6, 1842, Michigan
died: July 6, 1921
age: 78 years, 11 months, 0 days
occupation: housewife
father: Geo. Springer
mother: unknown
COD: senile myocaditis
POD: 529 S. Jefferson street, Napa