Southern Tuolumne County Residents
The History Resource Center of the Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum focuses on documenting the individuals and families who have lived in our general area. This is a work in progress. If you find errors, or have information you would like to share, please contact us by email, by telephone at (209) 962-4408, or by mail at PO Box 1849, Big Oak Flat, CA 95305. To use the HRC collection in person, please request an appointment no less than 7 days in advance.
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• Birth*: Charlotte V. Lyons was born in 1901.¹
• Burial*: She was buried in 1973 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:241, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: She died in 1973.¹

• Last Edited: 15 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 5:241 Charlotte v. Lyons 1901 - 1973..

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• Father: Edward T. Stuart¹ b. circa 1878
• Mother: Adeline Wilma James¹ b. 25 October 1894, d. 6 March 1985

• Birth*: Leona M. Stuart was born in 1913.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward T. Stuart and Adeline Wilma James.¹
• Census*: Leona M. Stuart and Wallace Edward Stuart appeared on the census of January 1920 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.²
• Census*: Leona M. Stuart appeared on the census of 18 April 1930 at Murray Twp, Livermore, Alameda Co., California, United States of America.³
• Married Name: As of before 1949,her married name was Leona M. (Stuart) Macdonald.
• Marriage*: She married Ed T. Macdonald before 1949.
• Death*: Leona M. Stuart died in 1970.¹
• Burial*: She was buried in 1970 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:242-a, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 15 Apr 2007

Family: Ed T. Macdonald b. 1912, d. 1987

• Marriage*: She married Ed T. Macdonald before 1949.

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 5:242-a Leona M. Macdonald 1913-1970.
2. [S509] 5 Apr 1920 digital image of microfilm, Provo, Utah, United States of America, SD 2, ED 126 Sheet 1B, Line 96, Dwg 25 Hshld 25, Edward T. Stuart, W M age 42, blacksmith, worker. Born California, father born Vermont, mother born California. Enumerated with wife Adeline W. and children Wallace E. and Leona M..
3. [S510] 18 Apr 1930 digital image of original downloaded from Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, United States of America, ED 1-260 Sheet 13B line 79, Dwg 293 Hshld 319, stepchildren Wallace Stuart (19) and Leona Stuart (16).

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• Nickname: [R=Principal] Ed T. Macdonald also went by the name of Bud Macdonald[R=Witness].²
• Birth*: He was born in 1912.¹
• Marriage*: He married Leona M. Stuart, daughter of Edward T. Stuart and Adeline Wilma James, before 1949.
• Burial*: Ed T. Macdonald was buried in 1987 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:242, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.³
• Death*: He died in 1987.¹

• Last Edited: 15 Apr 2007

Family: Leona M. Stuart b. 1913, d. 1970

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 5:242 Ed (E. T.) Macdonald 1912-1987.
2. [S127] Personal Knowledge of Compiler.
3. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 5:242 Ed (E. T.) Macdonald 1912-1987 "Loving husband and father" Shares headstone with Leona M. Macdonald..

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• Burial*: J. R. Mails was buried.¹

• Last Edited: 17 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 5:69 J. R. Mails age 49.

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• Birth*: Maude L. Marvin was born in 1884.¹
• Death*: She died in 1963.¹

• Last Edited: 17 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 3:448 Maude L. Marvin 1884 -1963 "Mother".

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• Birth*: Raymond E. Matthews was born in 1896.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1954 at Divide Cemetery Plot 1:606, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1954.¹

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 1:606 Raymond E. Mattews 1896 - 1954 age 58 Son of Victor. Yakima, Washington. The Lord is my Shepherd..

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• Father: Cornelius McLaughlin²

• Name Variation: As of 1854, Ellen Harper May was also known as Ellen McLaughlin.
• Birth*: She was born in 1854 at along Sullivan Creek, Tuolumne County, California, United States of America.^3,1
• She was the daughter of Cornelius McLaughlin.²
• Marriage*: Ellen Harper May married Charles Harper circa 1872; Presumed marriage, estimated date.
• Married Name: As of circa 1872,her married name was Ellen Harper.
• Misc*: Ellen Harper May and Clarissa Alexander were were initiated into the the IOOF in the Rebekah Degree. On 27 May 1883 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.⁴
• Anecdote*: A note in the Cemetery Survey workbook says that Ellen May took all the female ads out of the Sears catalog before it went to the outhouse so that her sons (Ed and Charlie Harper) wouldn't spend any unnecessary time there.
• Death*: Ellen Harper May died in 1943.¹
• Burial*: She was buried in 1943 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:103, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Family: Charles Harper b. before 23 January 1823, d. 23 January 1891

• Marriage*: She married Charles Harper circa 1872; Presumed marriage, estimated date.

1. Edwin Harper b. 1873, d. 1957
2. Charles F. Harper b. 1874, d. 1958

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 5:103 Ellen C. May (Harper) 1854-1943 Mother, At Rest.
2. [S14] Irene Paden and Margaret E. Schlichtmann, Big Oak Flat Road to Yosemite, Pg 149 - 150: "In the fall of [18]54 Elen Harper May, then a baby of three or four months, rode over the Murderer's Gulch Trail [crossing the Tuolumne River at Wards Ferry]. Her father, Cornelius McLaughlin, had come frm Australia to Sullivan's Creek near Sonora. ...".
3. [S14] Irene Paden and Margaret E. Schlichtmann, Big Oak Flat Road to Yosemite, Pg 149 - 150: "In the fall of [18]54 Elen Harper May, then a baby of three or four months, rode over the Murderer's Gulch Trail [crossing the Tuolumne River at Wards Ferry]. Her father, Cornelius McLaughlin, had come frm Australia to Sullivan's Creek near Sonora. She was the fifth child of her twenty-two year old mother. There were no white women. There were no supplies to speak of. ... When Ellen was barely old enough to travvel they sold their claim and woold settle there.... All the household goods and mining equipment were packed on mule back. The little mother wore a long alpaca dress and sunbonnet and rode a sidesaddle, holding her baby on one arm while she guided her riding animal with the other. The combination of a sidesaddle, a baby and the descent to the ferry was cause for prayer and, one has no doubt, occasioned it. Now and then the anxious mother looked back to see how Johnny and Adeline were fairing on the horse with their father which brought up the rear of the little procession....".
4. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, May 27 1883 Lodge opened in the Rebekah Degree, Noble Grand L. K. Gough in the chair. The Rebekah Degree was then conferred on Mmes. J.J. Lumsden, R. A. Sawyer, C. L. Harper and Miss Sarah Foot.

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• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2007

Family:

1. Johnny McLaughlin b. b 1854²
2. Adeline McLaughlin b. b 1854³
3. Ellen Harper May+ b. 1854, d. 1943¹

Citations:

1. [S14] Irene Paden and Margaret E. Schlichtmann, Big Oak Flat Road to Yosemite, Pg 149 - 150: "In the fall of [18]54 Elen Harper May, then a baby of three or four months, rode over the Murderer's Gulch Trail [crossing the Tuolumne River at Wards Ferry]. Her father, Cornelius McLaughlin, had come frm Australia to Sullivan's Creek near Sonora. ...".
2. [S14] Irene Paden and Margaret E. Schlichtmann, Big Oak Flat Road to Yosemite, Pg 149 - 150: "In the fall of [18]54 Elen Harper May, then a baby of three or four months, rode over the Murderer's Gulch Trail [crossing the Tuolumne River at Wards Ferry]. Her father, Cornelius McLaughlin, had come frm Australia to Sullivan's Creek near Sonora. She was the fifth child of her twenty-two year old mother... Now and then the anxious mother looked back to see how Johnny and Adeline were fairing on the horse with their father which brought up the rear of the little procession....".
3. [S14] Irene Paden and Margaret E. Schlichtmann, Big Oak Flat Road to Yosemite, Pg 149 - 150: "In the fall of [18]54 Elen Harper May, then a baby of three or four months, rode over the Murderer's Gulch Trail [crossing the Tuolumne River at Wards Ferry]. Her father, Cornelius McLaughlin, had come frm Australia to Sullivan's Creek near Sonora. ... Now and then the anxious mother looked back to see how Johnny and Adeline were fairing on the horse with their father which brought up the rear of the little procession....".

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• Father: Cornelius McLaughlin¹

• Birth*: Johnny McLaughlin was born before 1854.
• He was the son of Cornelius McLaughlin.¹

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S14] Irene Paden and Margaret E. Schlichtmann, Big Oak Flat Road to Yosemite, Pg 149 - 150: "In the fall of [18]54 Elen Harper May, then a baby of three or four months, rode over the Murderer's Gulch Trail [crossing the Tuolumne River at Wards Ferry]. Her father, Cornelius McLaughlin, had come frm Australia to Sullivan's Creek near Sonora. She was the fifth child of her twenty-two year old mother... Now and then the anxious mother looked back to see how Johnny and Adeline were fairing on the horse with their father which brought up the rear of the little procession....".

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• Father: Cornelius McLaughlin¹

• Birth*: Adeline McLaughlin was born before 1854.¹
• She was the daughter of Cornelius McLaughlin.¹

• Last Edited: 18 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S14] Irene Paden and Margaret E. Schlichtmann, Big Oak Flat Road to Yosemite, Pg 149 - 150: "In the fall of [18]54 Elen Harper May, then a baby of three or four months, rode over the Murderer's Gulch Trail [crossing the Tuolumne River at Wards Ferry]. Her father, Cornelius McLaughlin, had come frm Australia to Sullivan's Creek near Sonora. ... Now and then the anxious mother looked back to see how Johnny and Adeline were fairing on the horse with their father which brought up the rear of the little procession....".

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• Father: Thomas McAlee³ b. 1842, d. 1890
• Mother: Angeline McAlee² b. 1842, d. 1928

• Birth*: James T. McAlee was born in 1878.¹
• He was the son of Thomas McAlee and Angeline McAlee.^2,3
• Burial*: James T. McAlee was buried in 1930 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:200, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1930.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 4:200 James T.McAllee 1878-1930.
2. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 4:201 Angeline McAlee 1842-1986 Mother.
3. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 4:202 Thomas McAlee 1842-1890 Father Born in Ireland.

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• Marriage*: Angeline McAlee married Thomas McAlee; presumed marriage.²
• Birth*: Angeline McAlee was born in 1842.¹
• Burial*: She was buried in 1928 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:201, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: She died in 1928.¹

• Last Edited: 20 Apr 2007

Family: Thomas McAlee b. 1842, d. 1890

1. James T. McAlee b. 1878, d. 1930¹

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 4:201 Angeline McAlee 1842-1986 Mother.
2. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 4:202 Thomas McAlee 1842-1890 Father Born in Ireland.

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• Marriage*: Thomas McAlee married Angeline McAlee; presumed marriage.¹
• Birth*: Thomas McAlee was born in 1842.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1890 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:202, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1890.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Family: Angeline McAlee b. 1842, d. 1928

1. James T. McAlee b. 1878, d. 1930¹

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery Plot 4:202 Thomas McAlee 1842-1890 Father Born in Ireland.

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• Marriage*: Julius McCauley married Nellie McCauley; Presumed marriage. Are they the J.A. McCauley and N. C. Cumming mar 30 Oct 1901 in Big Oak Flat (Tuo Co Mar Index 1875-1910/6-108).
• Birth*: Julius McCauley was born in 1874.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1957 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:30, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Name Variation: As of July 1957, Julius McCauley was also known as Jules Alfred McCauley.²
• Death*: He died on 13 July 1957 at Martinez, Contra Costa Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Family: Nellie McCauley b. 3 July 1883, d. 8 June 1965

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 5:30 Julius McCauley 1874 - 1957.
2. [S102] Burial Permits, Tuo Co., 1-12, Jules (sic) Alfred McCauley born San Francisco 2 Aug 1874; died at Martinez, California July 13 1957. Burial at Oddfellows', Big Oak Flat..

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• Marriage*: Nellie McCauley married Julius McCauley; Presumed marriage. Are they the J.A. McCauley and N. C. Cumming mar 30 Oct 1901 in Big Oak Flat (Tuo Co Mar Index 1875-1910/6-108).
• Birth*: Nellie McCauley was born on 3 July 1883 at California, United States of America.^1,2
• Death*: She died on 8 June 1965 at Richmond, Alameda Co., California, United States of America, at age 81.^1,2
• Burial*: She was buried after 8 June 1965 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:31, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.^1,2

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Family: Julius McCauley b. 1874, d. 13 July 1957

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 5:31 Nellie McCauley 1883 - 1965.
2. [S102] Burial Permits, Tuo Co., 1-12, Nellie Catherine McCauley, born California 3 July 1883 (parents unknown); died Richmond, California 8 June 1965; Burial at Oddfellows', Big Oak Flat..

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• Birth*: Clarence John McCauley was born on 21 July 1911.¹
• Death*: He died on 13 December 1984 at Coulterville, Mariposa Co., California, United States of America, at age 73.¹
• Burial*: He was buried after 13 December 1984 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:29-a, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 5:29-a CJ (Clarence J) McCauley 21 Jul 1911 - 13 Dec 1984 US Army WWII.
2. [S102] Burial Permits, Tuo Co., 1-12, Clarence John McCauley born 12 July 1911 (parents not named); died 13 Dec 1984 Coulterville, Mariposa Co.; burial at Big Oak Flat..

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• Note*: Anna Barbara McCauley Is Anna Barbara the wife of Clarence John McCauley?
• Birth*: She was born on 28 February 1920.¹
• Death*: She died on 1 April 1998 at age 78.¹
• Burial*: She was buried after 1 April 1998 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:29-a2, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 5:29-a2 Anna Barbara McCauley 28 Feb 1920 - April 1, 1998.

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• Birth*: William D. McCready was born in 1868 at Ohio, United States of America.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1921 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:211, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1921.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:211 William D. McCready 1868 - 1921 Ohio Boone Stone..

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• Name Variation: Spencer E. McCready was also known as Penn McCready.
• Birth*: He was born in 1873 at Kansas, United States of America.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1941 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:212, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.²
• Death*: He died in 1941.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:212 Spencer E. McCready 1873 - 1941 Kansas.
2. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:212 Spencer E. McCready 1873 - 1941 Kansas Boone Stone.

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• Birth*: John McCready was born in 1872 at Kansas, United States of America.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1945 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:231, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1945.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:213 John McCready 1872 - 1945 Kansas Boone Stone.

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• Birth*: Kenneth James McGinnis was born on 8 December 1944.¹
• Death*: He died on 22 April 1991 at age 46.¹
• Burial*: He was buried after 22 April 1991 at Divide Cemetery Plot 1:538-1, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 1:538-1 Kenneth James McGinnis 8 Dec 1944 - 22 Apr 1991 US Army, Vietnam.

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• Birth*: William McGowan was born in 1850.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1936 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:429, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1936.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:429 William McGowan 1850 - 1936.

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• Birth*: Robert Byron McKnight was born on 4 January 1894.¹
• Death*: He died on 24 August 1975 at age 81.¹
• Burial*: He was buried after 24 August 1975 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:389, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 19 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:389 Robert Byron McKnight 4 Jan 1894 - 24 Aug 1975.

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• Birth*: Mac McKnight was born in 1894.¹
• Marriage*: He married Maria McKnight; presumed marriage based on shared headstone at Divide Cemetery.²
• Burial*: Mac McKnight was buried in 1975 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:390, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.³
• Death*: He died in 1975.¹

• Last Edited: 20 Apr 2007

Family: Maria McKnight b. 21 September 1896, d. 9 March 1977

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:390 Mac McKnight 1894 - 1975.
2. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:391 Maria McKnight , Sep 21 1896 - Mar 9 1977. Joint stone with Mac McKnight..
3. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:390 Mac McKnight 1894 - 1975 Joint stone with Maria McKnight..

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• Birth*: Maria McKnight was born on 21 September 1896.¹
• Marriage*: She married Mac McKnight; presumed marriage based on shared headstone at Divide Cemetery.¹
• Death*: Maria McKnight died on 9 March 1977 at age 80.¹
• Burial*: She was buried after 9 March 1977 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:391, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 20 Apr 2007

Family: Mac McKnight b. 1894, d. 1975

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:391 Maria McKnight , Sep 21 1896 - Mar 9 1977. Joint stone with Mac McKnight..

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• Birth*: Barney McLatharican was born in 1871.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1955 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:480, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1955.¹

• Last Edited: 20 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:480 Barney McLatharican 1871 - 1955..

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• Birth*: William D. McLaughlin was born in 1882.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1921 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:105, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1921.¹

• Last Edited: 20 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 5:105 William D. McLaughlin 1862 - 1921.

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• Birth*: Gussie E. McMillan was born in 1901.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1980 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:407, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1980.¹

• Last Edited: 20 Apr 2007

Family:

1. Alvin McMillan b. 3 Sep 1922, d. 5 Apr 1984²

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:407 Gussie E. McMillan 1901-1980.
2. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:407-A1 Alvin McMillan Sep 3 1922 - 5 Apr 1984.

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• Father: Gussie E. McMillan¹ b. 1901, d. 1980

• Birth*: Alvin McMillan was born on 3 September 1922.¹
• He was the son of Gussie E. McMillan.¹
• Note*: Alvin McMillan Alvin McMillian and his wife were one of the few black families in the area and lived on Clements Road near the Pine Mountain Lake Stables. Alvin drove a bright red Mustang convertible, and was always a flashy figure as he dashed up and down Ferretti Road. Between 1979 and 1984 at Clements Road, Pine Mountain Lake, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.²
• Death*: He died on 5 April 1984 at age 61.¹
• Burial*: He was buried after 5 April 1984 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:40-A1, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.³

• Last Edited: 20 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:407-A1 Alvin McMillan Sep 3 1922 - 5 Apr 1984.
2. [S127] Personal Knowledge of Compiler.
3. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:407-A1 Alvin McMillan Sep 3 1922 - 5 Apr 1984 MAM2 US Navy World War II.

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• Birth*: Verner H. McReynolds was born in 1912.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1994 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:5, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1994.¹

• Last Edited: 20 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 5:5 Verner H. McReynolds 1912 - 1994 "MACK".

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• Father: James W. Mecartea b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Birth*: Austin N. Mecartea was born on 18 April 1871.¹
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.
• Death*: Austin N. Mecartea died on 20 August 1945 at age 74.¹
• Burial*: He was buried after 20 August 1945 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:135, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 21 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:135 Austin N. Mecartea 18 Apr 1871 - 20 Aug 1945.

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• Father: James W. Mecartea² b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith² b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Name Variation: Marion F. Mecartea was also known as Marion A. Mecartea.
• Name Variation: Marion F. Mecartea was also known as Francis M. McCartea.²
• Birth*: He was born on 30 January 1855.^2,3,4
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.²
• Census*: Marion F. Mecartea appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 at Twp 3 Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America; His age is recorded as 14, suggesting birth date 1855-1856.⁵
• Death*: He died on 4 June 1929 at San Benito Co., California, United States of America, at age 74.^2,3
• Burial*: He was buried after 4 June 1929 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:136, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.^6,2

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:136 1855 - 1929.
2. [S102] Burial Permits, Tuo Co., 1-12, Francis M. McCartea born 30 Jan 1855, son of James McCartea and Elvira Smith; died 4 Jun 1929 San Benito Co., California. Burial at Divide Cemetery, Big Oak Flat..
3. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:136 Marion F. Mecartea 1855 - 1929.
4. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, Marion A. Mecarted born circa 1854 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
5. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..
6. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:136 Marion F. Mecartea 1855 - 1929. Marion, James, Chester and Charles Mecartea share a single headstone..

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• Father: James W. Mecartea² b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Birth*: James W. Mecartea was born in October 1853 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.^1,3
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.²
• Census*: James W. Mecartea appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 at Twp 3 Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America; His age is recorded as 15 years, suggesting he was born 1854-1855.⁴
• Census: He appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America; 1880 census, household of J. W. and Elvira McCarthy (sic). James is enumerated as son, age 27, Blacksmith.
• Death*: He died in 1918.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1918 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:137, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:137 James W. Mecartea 1853 - 1918. Marion, James, Chester and Charles Mecartea share a single headstone..
2. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..
3. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, James W. Mecartea born Oct 1853 Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
4. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..

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• Father: James W. Mecartea² b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Birth*: Chester B. Mecartea was born in 1869.¹
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.²
• Census*: Chester B. Mecartea and Charles G. Mecartea appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 at Twp 3 Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.³
• Burial*: Chester B. Mecartea was buried in 1916 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:138, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1916.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:138 Chester B. Mecartea 1869 - 1916. Marion, James, Chester and Charles Mecartea share a single headstone..
2. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..
3. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..

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• Father: James W. Mecartea² b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Name Variation: Charles G. Mecartea was also known as Charles D. Mecartea.
• Birth*: He was born on 17 May 1869.^1,3,4
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.²
• Census*: Charles G. Mecartea and Chester B. Mecartea appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 at Twp 3 Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.⁵
• Death*: Charles G. Mecartea died on 18 September 1918 at age 49.^6,7
• Burial*: He was buried after 18 September 1918 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:139, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.^8,4

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:139 Charles D. Mecartea 1869 - 1916. Marion, James, Chester and Charles Mecartea share a single headstone..
2. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..
3. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, Charles D. (sic) Mecartea born May 1869 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
4. [S102] Burial Permits, Tuo Co., 1-12, Charles McCartea born 17 May 1869 California; died 18 Sep 1918 Alameda Co. CA age 49 yr 4 mos 15 days; burial at Divide Cemetery, Big Oak Flat..
5. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..
6. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:139 Charles D. Mecartea 1869 - 1918. Marion, James, Chester and Charles Mecartea share a single headstone..
7. [S511] Mecartea Family Data, online unknown url, "Charles Mecartea [died in] 1918, not 1916. I have a copy of the death certificate.".
8. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:139 Charles G. Mecartea 1869 - 1918. Marion, James, Chester and Charles Mecartea share a single headstone..

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• Father: James W. Mecartea b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Birth*: Eugene E. Mecartea was born on 19 October 1873.¹
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.
• Marriage*: Eugene E. Mecartea married Bessie Maiden Surname Unknown before August 1906; Not in Index of Tuolumne Co. Marriages 1875-1910.²
• Death*: Eugene E. Mecartea died on 17 January 1950 at age 76.¹
• Burial*: He was buried after 17 January 1950 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:140, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 21 Apr 2007

Family: Bessie Maiden Surname Unknown b. 19 May 1885, d. 26 August 1906

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:140 Eugene E. Mecartea October 19, 1873 - January 17, 1950.
2. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:141 Bessie Mecartea died 26 Aug 1906 age 21 years 3 mos 7 day. "In memory of Bessie, Beloved wife of E. E. Mecartea".

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• Birth*: James W. Mecartea was born circa 1824.¹
• Marriage*: He married Elvira M. Smith before 1855; presumed marriage.
• Death*: James W. Mecartea died on 26 April 1899.²
• Burial*: He was buried after 26 April 1899 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:143, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.²

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Family: Elvira M. Smith b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

1. James W. Mecartea b. Oct 1853, d. 1918¹
2. Marion F. Mecartea b. 30 Jan 1855, d. 4 Jun 1929³
3. Walter Lee Mecartea b. 17 Feb 1856⁴
4. Elias C. Mecartea b. 16 Aug 1856⁵
5. William G. Mecartea b. c 1859⁶
6. Joseph Mecartea b. Dec 1859
7. John Mecartea b. c 1860⁷
8. Jasper Arthur Mecartea b. 18 Jul 1861, d. 1 Feb 1946⁸
9. George Sanford Mecartea b. May 1863⁹
10. Franklin E. Mecartea b. Feb 1865, d. 12 Apr 1928¹⁰
11. Alice Mecartea+ b. 17 Dec 1866¹
12. Chester B. Mecartea b. 1869, d. 1916¹¹
13. Charles G. Mecartea b. 17 May 1869, d. 18 Sep 1918¹
14. Austin N. Mecartea b. 18 Apr 1871, d. 20 Aug 1945
15. Eugene E. Mecartea b. 19 Oct 1873, d. 17 Jan 1950

Citations:

1. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..
2. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:143 James W. Mecartea died 25 Apr 1899 age 75 years. Native of Ohio..
3. [S102] Burial Permits, Tuo Co., 1-12, Francis M. McCartea born 30 Jan 1855, son of James McCartea and Elvira Smith; died 4 Jun 1929 San Benito Co., California. Burial at Divide Cemetery, Big Oak Flat..
4. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, Walter Lee Mecartea born 17 Feb 1856 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
5. [S511] Mecartea Family Data, online unknown url.
6. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, William G. Mecartea born circa 1859 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
7. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, John Mecartea born circa 1860 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
8. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, Jasper Arthur Mecarted born 1 Jul 1861 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
9. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, George Sanford Mecartea born May 1863 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
10. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007.
11. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..

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• Married Name: Her married name was Elvira Mecartea.
• Birth*: Elvira M. Smith was born circa 1832 at Missouri, United States of America.¹
• Marriage*: She married James W. Mecartea before 1855; presumed marriage.
• Death*: Elvira M. Smith died on 26 November 1903.³
• Burial*: She was buried after 26 November 1903 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:142, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.³

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Family: James W. Mecartea b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899

1. James W. Mecartea b. Oct 1853, d. 1918
2. Marion F. Mecartea b. 30 Jan 1855, d. 4 Jun 1929²
3. Walter Lee Mecartea b. 17 Feb 1856⁴
4. Elias C. Mecartea b. 16 Aug 1856⁵
5. William G. Mecartea b. c 1859⁶
6. Joseph Mecartea b. Dec 1859
7. John Mecartea b. c 1860⁷
8. Jasper Arthur Mecartea b. 18 Jul 1861, d. 1 Feb 1946⁸
9. George Sanford Mecartea b. May 1863⁹
10. Franklin E. Mecartea b. Feb 1865, d. 12 Apr 1928¹⁰
11. Alice Mecartea+ b. 17 Dec 1866
12. Chester B. Mecartea b. 1869, d. 1916
13. Charles G. Mecartea b. 17 May 1869, d. 18 Sep 1918
14. Austin N. Mecartea b. 18 Apr 1871, d. 20 Aug 1945
15. Eugene E. Mecartea b. 19 Oct 1873, d. 17 Jan 1950

Citations:

1. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..
2. [S102] Burial Permits, Tuo Co., 1-12, Francis M. McCartea born 30 Jan 1855, son of James McCartea and Elvira Smith; died 4 Jun 1929 San Benito Co., California. Burial at Divide Cemetery, Big Oak Flat..
3. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:142 Elvira Mecartea died 26 nov 1903 "Age 70 years, a native of Missouri" Wife of J. W. Mecartea.
4. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, Walter Lee Mecartea born 17 Feb 1856 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
5. [S511] Mecartea Family Data, online unknown url.
6. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, William G. Mecartea born circa 1859 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
7. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, John Mecartea born circa 1860 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
8. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, Jasper Arthur Mecarted born 1 Jul 1861 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
9. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, George Sanford Mecartea born May 1863 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
10. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007.

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• Birth*: Bessie Maiden Surname Unknown was born on 19 May 1885.¹
• Marriage*: She married Eugene E. Mecartea, son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith, before August 1906; Not in Index of Tuolumne Co. Marriages 1875-1910.¹
• Married Name: As of before August 1906,her married name was Bessie Mecartea.¹
• Death*: Bessie Maiden Surname Unknown died on 26 August 1906 at age 21.¹
• Burial*: She was buried after 26 August 1906 at Divide Cemetery Plot 4:141, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 21 Apr 2007

Family: Eugene E. Mecartea b. 19 October 1873, d. 17 January 1950

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 4:141 Bessie Mecartea died 26 Aug 1906 age 21 years 3 mos 7 day. "In memory of Bessie, Beloved wife of E. E. Mecartea".

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• Father: James W. Mecartea b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Birth*: Joseph Mecartea was born in December 1859 at California, United States of America; 1880 census, household of J. W. and Elvira McCarthy (sic). JamesJoseph is enumerated as son, age 20, Blacksmith.¹
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.
• Census: Joseph Mecartea appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 at Twp 3 Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America; He is likely the son enumerated as John in this census.²
• Name Variation: As of 12 August 1870, Joseph Mecartea was also known as John McCarty.³
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 5 June 1880 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America; 1880 census, household of J. W. and Elvira McCarthy (sic). JamesJoseph is enumerated as son, age 20, Blacksmith.
• Name Variation: As of 14 September 1891, Joseph Mecartea was also known as Joseph H. Mecartea.⁴
• Marriage*: He married Caroline Waterhouse on 14 September 1891 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.⁴

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Family: Caroline Waterhouse b. before 1875

• Marriage*: Joseph Mecartea married Caroline Waterhouse on 14 September 1891 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.⁴

Citations:

1. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, Joseph Mecartea born Dec 1859 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
2. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..
3. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..
4. [S225] Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society, Tuo Co Mariages, 1875-1910, Joseph H. Mecartea and Caroline Waterhouse married 14 Sep 1891 in Sonora Vol 4 p 298.

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• Father: James W. Mecartea¹ b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith¹ b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Burial*: Elias C. Mecartea was buried; Not in Divide Cemetery records. Mecartea family correspondant states in email to Karen Davis of GYGM in 2007 "Don't know when [Elias] died, but he shows up ono the 1870 census, at least I think he does under the initials of EC. [Padden and Schlictmann] claim that 13 Mecartea kids lived in that housein BOF so you think he would be buried there. According to James Mecartea's records Elias was born 16 Aug 1856."
• Birth*: He was born on 16 August 1856.¹
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.¹
• Census*: Elias C. Mecartea appeared on the census of 12 August 1870 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America; reported as age 12.²

• Last Edited: 22 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S511] Mecartea Family Data, online unknown url.
2. [S4] Census, CA, 1870, Tuolumne Co., Twp 3, Chinese Camp 12 Aug 1870 pg 167 L 15 Dwg 2157/Hshld 935: James McCarty W M age 46 Blacksmith born MO $400-$200; E. M. McCarty, age 35 W F born MO; James McCarty W M age 15 at school born CA; M A. McCarty W M age 14 at school; E. C. McCarty, W M age 12 at school; Wm G. McCarty W M age 11; John McCarty W M 10; A. E. McCarty W M age 9; George McCarty W M age 8 at home; E N McCarty W M age 6; A A McCarty W F age 5; C C McCarty W M age 1; S A [G A?] McCarty W M age 1..

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• Burial: Andrew Guy Meekin was buried before 19 June 1831 at England.¹
• Death*: He died on 19 June 1895.¹
• Burial*: He was buried after 19 June 1895 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:15, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 22 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 5:15 Andrew Guy Meekin died 19 Jun 1895 age 64 years. Native of England..

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• Burial*: Cavagnano Merchant was buried at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:333, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 22 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:333 Cavagnano Merchant. No dates. Boone stone..

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• Birth*: Josiah M Merrell was born in 1830.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1913 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:340, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1913.¹

• Last Edited: 22 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S41] Collected Monumntal Inscriptions Cemetery Survey, Oak Grove Cemetery District, Groveland Yosemite Gateway Museum, History Resource Center, Groveland, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, Divide Cemetery 3:340 Josiah M. Merrell 1830 -1913.

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• Father: James W. Mecartea¹ b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith¹ b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Birth*: Walter Lee Mecartea was born on 17 February 1856 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, Walter Lee Mecartea born 17 Feb 1856 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.

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• Father: James W. Mecartea¹ b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith¹ b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Birth*: William G. Mecartea was born circa 1859.¹
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, William G. Mecartea born circa 1859 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.

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• Father: James W. Mecartea¹ b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith¹ b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Birth*: John Mecartea was born circa 1860.¹
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.¹

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, John Mecartea born circa 1860 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.

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• Father: James W. Mecartea¹ b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith¹ b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Birth*: Jasper Arthur Mecartea was born on 18 July 1861 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.¹
• Marriage*: Jasper Arthur Mecartea married Lydia Ann Richardson circa 1894; Not in Tuolumne Co. Index of Marriages.²
• Death*: Jasper Arthur Mecartea died on 1 February 1946 at age 84.²

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Family: Lydia Ann Richardson b. 27 February 1862, d. 2 June 1930

Citations:

1. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, Jasper Arthur Mecarted born 1 Jul 1861 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.
2. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007.

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• Father: James W. Mecartea¹ b. circa 1824, d. 26 April 1899
• Mother: Elvira M. Smith¹ b. circa 1832, d. 26 November 1903

• Birth*: George Sanford Mecartea was born in May 1863 at Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• He was the son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith.¹
• Marriage*: George Sanford Mecartea married Margaret Mae Brickley circa 1888; Marriage date guesstimated; not in Tuolumne Co. Marriage Index.

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Family: Margaret Mae Brickley b. circa 1871, d. 1950

Citations:

1. [S512] Helen Rowe, 18 Mar 2007, George Sanford Mecartea born May 1863 in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., California.

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• Birth*: Caroline Waterhouse was born before 1875; guesstimated birth date.
• Marriage: She married Joseph Mecartea, son of James W. Mecartea and Elvira M. Smith, on 14 September 1891 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.²
• Married Name: As of 14 September 1891,her married name was Caroline (Waterhouse) Mecartea.²

• Last Edited: 23 Apr 2007

Citations:

1. [S225] Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society, Tuo Co Mariages, 1875-1910, Joseph H. Mecartea and Caroline Waterhouse married 14 Sep 1891 in Sonora, Tuolumne Co. CA.
2. [S225] Tuolumne Co. Genealogical Society, Tuo Co Mariages, 1875-1910, Joseph H. Mecartea and Caroline Waterhouse married 14 Sep 1891 in Sonora Vol 4 p 298.

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