Mariposa Gazette, October 8, 1936 INSTRUMENTS FILED AND RECORDED RECENTLY- September 25- Lease and Option, Angie DULCICH to Lee McNUTT, et al, mining property in Hunter's Valley ========================== These listings are loaded with surnames and all types of actions- including marriage license, Writ of Attachments, Satisfactions of Mortgages, etc. Carolyn

Hello listers............ Here is a short report about CAMARIPO: # of members in List mode: 66 # of members in digest mode: 15 The W32 BADTRANS virus is still around, but it seems to be slowing down its infection rate. I'm happpy to report that no one on CAMARIPO ever sent me an infected email when I sent those tests. Remember to always confirm that any attachment sent to you was done with the senders knowledge and that's what they meant to do. Most infected computers attach things without the knowledge of the operator. Sharon CAMARIPO List step-mom

Wanted Dead or Alive: John aka "Jack" Allen, a German The reward might be a gumdrop, a slice of my homemade cheesecake (don't laugh, it's the best!) or just my undying appreciation for life. But some miner named John aka Jack Allen impregnated my ancestor squaw Mary and VOILA...this beautiful Indian maiden appeared in 1875 named Josie. Now, I have a John Henry Allen..maybe even sometimes called "Jack"...but he was born as well as parents in Nova Scotia. Then there is Jesey Paer Allen from Sweden...I think I might have even seen somewhere that someone said he was from Bavaria. And Jesey....Josey....Jesey...Josey...sounds promising ???? BUT where is the JOHN...the JACK??? Sharon

Thanks Tom- Information on this visit will be gathered and used for the 100 year celebration- Thanks- Carolyn -----Original Message----- From: Paulette Hilk <paulette@elite.net> To: CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com <CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, April 22, 2001 8:07 AM Subject: [CAMARIPO] Roosevelt -Yosemite >I am sorry there is not more about the President visit in Yosemite This is all >I found. >Tom > >Mariposa Gazette, Saturday, May 16, 1903 > >The President at Raymond. > >President Roosevelt and party were at Raymond yesterday morning en route to the >valley. The President delivered a short address to the large crowd present >before his stage left. > >The crowd was the largest ever seen in Raymond and was very enthusiastic. A >special train was run from Fresno and many people from there and Madera, as >well as the surrounding mountain country, were present to see and hear the >nation's chief. A big program of sports was given during the day. > >Mariposa Gazette, Saturday, May 23, 1903 > >The President at Yosemite > >President Roosevelt has seen Yosemite and is now on his return to the East. His >visit was a disappointment to the people of Wawona and Yosemite, as elaborate >preparations made in his behalf were turned down by him. At the big trees he >exhibited considerable anger because his baggage had not been sent as ordered, >and plainly told a railroad official what he thought of him therefore. In >company with John Muir and Ranger Leidig and Leonard, he road around Wawona and >spent two or three days camping in the woods. > >He expressed himself as being greatly impressed with the Valley and the trip. > > >-- >Thomas and Paulette Hilk >1725 Wildwood Ct. >Merced, CA. 95340 > >E-mail address: paulette@elite.net > > > >==== CAMARIPO Mailing List ==== >Submit your Family Chronicle for publishing to the Mariposa GenWeb Site to sweetwater@sierratel.com > >

You asked for the death certificate for: James A Smith died December 22, 1935 malatzky@pipeline.com (Richard Malatzky) Kern Co. Deaths Book: 6 Page: 192 James Albert Smith age: 68 yrs, 6 mo, 24 days white, male married, spouse: Eugenie Smith Born: May 28, 1867; Mariposa, CA Died: Dec. 22, 1935, 11:30 p.m.; Kern General Hospital, Bakersfield, CA Father: Thomas J. Smith born: Arkansas Mother: Mary Humphries born: Arkansas Occupation: mail carrier until June 1932 (18 years) Years in Kern: 48 Years in CA: life Usual address: 915 Lake St., Bakersfield Informant: Evelynn Agee, Bakersfield Disposition: burial, Dec. 24, 1935; Bakersfield, CA Funeral Director: Payne & Son Cause of death: Primary carcinoma of prostate Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

BROWN, Chas. Le Grand Advocate, Friday, July 24, 1925 CHAS. BROWN BURIED AT HORNITOS Charles Owen Brown, a native son, was born in Indian Gulch in 1856. He lived the sixty-nine years of his life in Merced and Mariposa counties and during that time he saw the population drift from the foot-hills to the valleys. He, himself, with his family moved from Hornitos to Le Grand in 1902. He was an excellent saddle and harness maker as well as a cobbler and he followed these occupations here in Le Grand for many years. Recently his wife has been ailing and she had gone to Oakland to be with one of her daughters. Saturday, July11, he with his son, Charles, who lived with him in Le Grand, were called to Oakland, as Mrs. Brown was considered to be in a critical condition. She improved after they arrived and Mr. Brown was returning to Le Grand Tuesday. While hurrying with a nephew to catch a car, he was overcome with the heat and died suddenly of heart failure at 3 P. M. The body was shipped to Hornitos and Saturday, July 18, at 10 A. M., funeral and burial services were held at the Hornitos Cemetery, C. B. Caveginero, officiating. Deceased leaves besides his widow, Mrs. Theodora Brown the following children: C. O. Brown, Le Grand; Mrs. Valentine Wearing, Oakland; Abalardo Brown, Sultana; Mrs. Isabel Scriver, Vallejo; Mrs. Leanora Presbea, Oakland. -- Thomas and Paulette Hilk 1725 Wildwood Ct. Merced, CA. 95340 E-mail address: paulette@elite.net

Is there anyone interested in the Brown family from Hornitos and Indian Gulch -- Thomas and Paulette Hilk 1725 Wildwood Ct. Merced, CA. 95340 E-mail address: paulette@elite.net

Hi guys- this months Sentinel had a wonderful Gazette article about members of listmember Tom Hilks ancestors harrowing horseback ride to Yosemite- he has previously posted that article to this list. Is there someone who would like to contribute an article on their family for the next publication??? Please be in touch with me for the details. Best, Carolyn

Good morning, The notification of Assemblymember Bill Campbell's amendment to AB 322 was sent out last night. To read the amended text, go to this link AMENDED http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_0301-0350/ab_322_bill_20010425_ame nded_asm.html For other information on the bill, the following addresses may be used: AB 322 http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery?bill_number=ab_322&sess=CUR&hous e=B&search_type=email HISTORY http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_0301-0350/ab_322_bill_20010425_his tory.html STATUS http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/bill/asm/ab_0301-0350/ab_322_bill_20010425_sta tus.html This will ensure that family plot in historic cemeteries will not be affected. Sue Silver ssilver1951@jps.net El Dorado County Pioneer Cemeteries Commission Member, California Historic Cemetery Alliance (Dr. Bob LaPerriere, chca@inreach.com) Web Page: http://www.califhistcemeteries.org

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If it is the place that used to be a TB hospital it is a neat looking place. They are remodeling it now, I don't know what they are going to use it for once they are done, but it will be a beautiful place. Chriss ----- Original Message ----- From: Carolyn Feroben <Sweetwater@sierratel.com> To: <CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2001 7:56 AM Subject: [CAMARIPO] Sierra Sky Ranch-CASTER Family-ROOSEVELT Visit-1903 Pam-----Since I had never heard of the Sierra Sky Ranch so I did a quick net search I see it is a wonderful place- Makes me want to take a ride right over there! Photos: http://www.yosemitefilm.com/sierra.htm The only history I saw was this blurb---.I hope you might be able to tell us more!! Some History of the Sierra Sky Ranch---- http://www.sierrastar.com/past/10-27-99/1027ghost.html It all began in 1876. The property was rough like a camp. The owner's name was Caster. By 1898 the ranch was the largest cattle ranch in California. The main ranch house was then built and still remains today. This ranch was the main supplier of vegetables, fruit and meat to the surrounding area. The owners had more than 7,000 acres, 4,000 head of cattle and more than 200 ranch hands. At this time of the century their home was like a mansion. Hard times fell on Mr. Caster in the late 1920s and he sold quite a lot of land off. By 1934 the ranch was down to a few hundred acres. At this time the kitchen was outside. A ranch hand named Elmer was still working the ranch. He had been a hard-working, loyal hand. The ranch was sold to the state to be a tuberculosis sanitarium. Elmer was so depressed about this that he committed suicide by cutting himself and bled to death on the ranch. The state put a small kitchen in with a very small eating area. This sanitarium was set up for all ages from children with tuberculosis to adults. There was an older nurse named Sarah who was about 50 years old. Sarah took her job very seriously. Most of the patients were very ill with the advanced stages of the disease and Sarah had taken a special interest in two child patients. They were critical. These two children died downstairs in her room. Shortly after their deaths, Sarah died, too. They say she died from tuberculosis. In 1942 the Army bought the property. It was set up for WW II patients who needed to rest. Some of the men were amputees and very wounded. The Army built a large mess hall which became the present steak house. A huge kitchen was built. Pam, The 100 year anniversary (2003)of Teddy Roosevelt's trip to the area is coming up as you probably know- there is much excitement about the reenactment of his visit- I know historical wagon masters are making plans for duplicating his route into the park- from Raymond on up===Some of Our Historic Sites and Records Preservation Commission members are involved- I wonder if the folks at the Yosemite Research Center may have the history and location of the Roosevelt stops?! In Mariposa we have an extensive survey of historical properties in our inventory- Does Madera have such an inventory? Best, Carolyn -----Original Message----- From: Pam Jeans <jeans@sierratel.com> To: CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com <CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, April 21, 2001 4:46 AM Subject: [CAMARIPO] Just a question >I am working on a history of the Sierra Sky Ranch and of course doing a >genealogy project for the Pendola and Lindsey families. As it happens, >I am in a waiting mode and just thinking about some things that maybe >the group could help me with. > >We are having a controversy at the Ranch about Teddy Rosevelt. Our >owner says that Teddy Rosevelt came to the Ranch and dedicated a >bridge. I spoke with some locals that say no he stayed at the Wawona >Hotel. Any of those papers have anything about that story? Would love >to know for sure. > >In case anyone is interested the owers are going to have the Sierra Sky >Ranch declared an official historical place. That is if we meet the >criteria. > >Pam >North Fork > > >==== CAMARIPO Mailing List ==== >Bob Norris, forever in our hearts. > > ==== CAMARIPO Mailing List ==== Bob Norris, forever in our hearts.

Thanks so much. I am just starting this research and now I have a place to start. Please remember I am doing this for someone else they gave me a story. I am just running with the story. Of course anything I find I will share and gladly do so. At the moment the controversy is that Wawona is the place he stay and not with us. However the owner of the Ranch insists he (Roosevelt) stayed at Sky Ranch. There was also a story about John Muir and an Indian girl in the meadow close to the Ranch. But I don't even want to go there. I know life was different but this story could have happened today. Ugly Ugly. Anyway thanks everyone, this is beginning to take shape and will give me something to do. Waiting on an obit so I can run with another line of family. Pam

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I am sorry there is not more about the President visit in Yosemite This is all I found. Tom Mariposa Gazette, Saturday, May 16, 1903 The President at Raymond. President Roosevelt and party were at Raymond yesterday morning en route to the valley. The President delivered a short address to the large crowd present before his stage left. The crowd was the largest ever seen in Raymond and was very enthusiastic. A special train was run from Fresno and many people from there and Madera, as well as the surrounding mountain country, were present to see and hear the nation's chief. A big program of sports was given during the day. Mariposa Gazette, Saturday, May 23, 1903 The President at Yosemite President Roosevelt has seen Yosemite and is now on his return to the East. His visit was a disappointment to the people of Wawona and Yosemite, as elaborate preparations made in his behalf were turned down by him. At the big trees he exhibited considerable anger because his baggage had not been sent as ordered, and plainly told a railroad official what he thought of him therefore. In company with John Muir and Ranger Leidig and Leonard, he road around Wawona and spent two or three days camping in the woods. He expressed himself as being greatly impressed with the Valley and the trip. -- Thomas and Paulette Hilk 1725 Wildwood Ct. Merced, CA. 95340 E-mail address: paulette@elite.net

I have a great uncle whose place of death is listed as Ahawahnee, Madera County. He died of TB 1920. Would this have been the Sierra Sky Ranch?

Hi Ed!! Good Memory!! Sounds like a field trip to the area might be in order-----I would really enjoy that if you would be able to show me the area. Sounds like you are better able to identify old remnants that I would be- Smelters, boilers,etc....I fear all I would be able to identify and categorize is "old metal stuff":-)!! Thanks Ed for the information and I'll be in touch - BEFORE the snakes come out! Best, Carolyn -----Original Message----- From: Edward and Lyn Wade <betsy@sierratel.com> To: Carolyn Feroben <Sweetwater@sierratel.com>; CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com <CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, April 21, 2001 3:38 PM Subject: Re: [CAMARIPO] MOUNT OPHIR MINT MYTH >Hello Carolyn, >Regarding the Mt. Opher Mine and possible mint, >I recall seeing a small rock building on the hill about a block west of the >creek, that may have been used for a smelter. This was more than forty >years ago. At that time, there was also the remains of a boiler. >Ed >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Carolyn Feroben" <Sweetwater@sierratel.com> >To: <CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com> >Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 4:41 PM >Subject: [CAMARIPO] MOUNT OPHIR MINT MYTH > > >You will find references in various treasure magazines and online sites that >there was a Mint at Mount Ophir- in fact the illustrious clampers even put a >dedication to" the mint" in 1936---- > >Most of the locals and others do not support the fact that there ever was a >mint there at all. I will be doing some research of the materials at the >History Center on this subject- > >Here is the Malakoff site on the subject- > >http://malakoff.com/moar.htm >Assorted Ruins > > Assorted ruins are scattered about the area >here, on both sides of the creek. Some sources >allege that one of these ruins housed a private >mint operated by John L. Moffat, where he >supposedly struck some of the famous >octangular $50 gold "slugs" prized by collectors >of California Territorial gold. Alas, this is not so. >While Moffat was a major stockholder in the >Merced Mining Company, which had purchased >"Quartz" Johnson's Mount Ophir mine on >March 4 of 1851, there is no evidence to >support the story of a mint being located at Mount Ophir. The confusion >probably arises from the >fact that while Moffat was an owner in the Merced Mining Company, he was >also still the principal in >Moffat & Co., a private mint located in San Francisco which was producing >the $50 gold pieces >under contract for the U. S. Assay Office. > >Carolyn > > >==== CAMARIPO Mailing List ==== >If you have any good California History or Genealogy Links let us know! > > > >

I have been told that they took all the rock from Whiterock during WW2. >From what is in this article there started many years before the war started. Le Grand Advocate, Friday, April 13, 1928 Shipment of Whiterock to Los Angeles continues at the rate of about two carloads a week, about 43 tons to the load. There is an unlimited number of things that can be made from this whiterock and there is an unlimited amount of whiterock up around Whiterock, so these shipments will probably continue for an unlimited time. -- Thomas and Paulette Hilk 1725 Wildwood Ct. Merced, CA. 95340 E-mail address: paulette@elite.net

Hello Carolyn, Regarding the Mt. Opher Mine and possible mint, I recall seeing a small rock building on the hill about a block west of the creek, that may have been used for a smelter. This was more than forty years ago. At that time, there was also the remains of a boiler. Ed ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn Feroben" <Sweetwater@sierratel.com> To: <CAMARIPO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 4:41 PM Subject: [CAMARIPO] MOUNT OPHIR MINT MYTH You will find references in various treasure magazines and online sites that there was a Mint at Mount Ophir- in fact the illustrious clampers even put a dedication to" the mint" in 1936---- Most of the locals and others do not support the fact that there ever was a mint there at all. I will be doing some research of the materials at the History Center on this subject- Here is the Malakoff site on the subject- http://malakoff.com/moar.htm Assorted Ruins Assorted ruins are scattered about the area here, on both sides of the creek. Some sources allege that one of these ruins housed a private mint operated by John L. Moffat, where he supposedly struck some of the famous octangular $50 gold "slugs" prized by collectors of California Territorial gold. Alas, this is not so. While Moffat was a major stockholder in the Merced Mining Company, which had purchased "Quartz" Johnson's Mount Ophir mine on March 4 of 1851, there is no evidence to support the story of a mint being located at Mount Ophir. The confusion probably arises from the fact that while Moffat was an owner in the Merced Mining Company, he was also still the principal in Moffat & Co., a private mint located in San Francisco which was producing the $50 gold pieces under contract for the U. S. Assay Office. Carolyn ==== CAMARIPO Mailing List ==== If you have any good California History or Genealogy Links let us know!

Well, since both Pam and I seem to be researching the Roosevelt visit to Yosemite of 1903- and since Pam brought it up:-)! I will share with the list what I find- and also ask for listmembers input------------and Pam please share your research here with us on the list also. Here is one interesting tidbit about where Roosevelt spent one night of his journey--- Pam- do the folks at the Sky Ranch have a date that they believe the Pres stayed at the lodge? 221. [YOSEMITE] LeConte, Joseph N. Original Photograph of Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir in front of the "Grizzly Giant" sequoia. 4-1/2x6-1/2, laid in plastic sleeve. [Berkeley: Joseph N. LeConte, 1903]. This photograph was taken by Joseph N. LeConte at the time of the historic meeting of Theodore Roosevelt and Muir in 1903 that resulted in Roosevelt's strong support for the recession of Yosemite Valley to the National Park and other conservation efforts of John Muir. The other unidentifiable men in the picture are largely politicians and the Yosemite Valley commissioners who opposed recession. Although they had planned a big formal banquet for Roosevelt at the Wawona Hotel that evening, T. R. ignored them and spent the evening and night camping in the Mariposa grove alone with Muir. Small ink date "1903" at lower right, slightly smeared. Paper residue on verso; image in fine condition. (500/700). here is information on the route===(The full text is full of history!) http://www.sierrastar.com/past/3-5-98/5150th.htm Then in 1887, at the behest A.C. Washburn, owner of the Wawona Hotel and a stage line serving it, a branch railroad line was built to Raymond. Fresno Flats was by-passed. The stage ran from the Raymond railhead through Grub Gulch, Ahwahnee, Cedarbrook, Miami Lodge, Fish Camp to Wawona. it was this route that President Theodore Roosevelt traveled in 1903 en route to his wilderness outing with John Muir. I am sure a newspaper account of the visit will give us more precise information-AND I know just the person to ask----! WD! Carolyn

Sierra Sky Ranch- Up until about 10 years ago it was a fun place to golf. When a golfer hit his ball in the rough, it was _definitely_ in the rough!