>From the 100 Year Gazette---------1854-1954 The SKELTON brothers, Henry 84, Al 79, and Tom 77, live together on Highway 49 north of Mariposa. They have spent the past 20 years there and in Darrah , and have lost their families. Henry and Tom were born in Mariposa, Al was born in Sherlock. Their parents, were Edward ( from Mississippi) who married Phoebe HODGSON of Sherlock, and made their home in Mariposa. He was a deputy Sheriff, deputy clerk and deputy assessor during his career. Edward's father, Blackstone Hardaman SKELTON, homesteaded the present CUNNINGHAM Ranch in 1856. SKELTON Creek, which runs into Devil's Gulch, is named after him. Henry married Minnie DUCKER of Modesto and is a retired Park Ranger and stage driver. He was Supervisor of District 5, 1932 to 36. Al married Mable CONVERSE of GREELEY Hill, drove horse stage and later the bus into Yosemite, and was also employed by the government. Tom married Dora SAGE of Plainsburg, followed carpentry and mining. They had four children. The SKELTONS were great hunters and fishermen in their active days. Mary- don't know if you had this transcription , hope you enjoyed it! There is also a picture of the Boys:-)! Best, Carolyn