Southern Tuolumne County Residents
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• Nationalty*: The nationality of Robert Wallace and George W. Chase was Charter member, IOOF Lodge, Big Oak Flat.¹

• Last Edited: 3 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Charter members of [Yo Semite Lodge N. 97 IOOF] were Joseph W. Kemp, Perry W. Hall, George W. Chase, Robert Wallace and Isaac Amsden and the Grand Master who issued the charter was W. M. Allen.

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• Misc*: Isaac Amsden was Charter member, IOOF Lodge, Big Oak Flat on 26 May 1860 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹

• Last Edited: 3 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Charter members of [Yo Semite Lodge N. 97 IOOF] were Joseph W. Kemp, Perry W. Hall, George W. Chase, Robert Wallace and Isaac Amsden and the Grand Master who issued the charter was W. M. Allen.

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• Misc*: W. M. Allen was the Grand Master who issued the Charter for IOOF Yo Semite Lodge No. 97 in Big Oak Flat. The Lodge was instituted on May 26 1860 with five Charter Members. B May 1861 the number of members had reached forty.¹

• Last Edited: 3 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Charter members of [Yo Semite Lodge N. 97 IOOF] were Joseph W. Kemp, Perry W. Hall, George W. Chase, Robert Wallace and Isaac Amsden and the Grand Master who issued the charter was W. M. Allen.

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• Misc*: On 4 April 1854 Grant acquired Kent's interet in the lot, merchandise, furniture and an old Jenny (a mule) which the partners agreed was worth $25. Grant paid Kent $2853.13 for his half interest in their joint holdings and operated with the store with the help of his wife. A short time later he acquired a second partner, James Boulton; sold property to P.B. Grant.¹

• Last Edited: 3 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, It is thought that the main portion of the present Odd Fellows Hall was constructed during the winter and early spring of 1854, to be used as a store by two Big Oak Flat pioneer merchants, Thomas Kent and P. B. Grant.

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• Occupation*: P. B. Grant was Merchant in 1854 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Misc*: On 4 April 1854 Grant acquired Kent's interet in the lot, merchandise, furniture and an old Jenny (a mule) which the partners agreed was worth $25. Grant paid Kent $2853.13 for his half interest in their joint holdings and operated with the store with the help of his wife. A short time later he acquired a second partner, James Boulton; sold property to P.B. Grant.¹
• Land Transfer*: On on 18 February 1864 Grant sold his stone building in Big Oak Flat to the Yo Semite Odd Fellows Lodge for $613.²

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, It is thought that the main portion of the present Odd Fellows Hall was constructed during the winter and early spring of 1854, to be used as a store by two Big Oak Flat pioneer merchants, Thomas Kent and P. B. Grant.
2. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, On January 30, 1864 Noble Grand L. A. Woodroff asked that a motion be made to draw on the Treasury [of the Lodge] for the amount of $613. to purchase from P. G. Grant a building, including a stove, and the fees for making out the deed. The sale was consumated on February 18, 1864.

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• Occupation*: James Boulton was Partner, Grant's store in 1854 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.²

• Last Edited: 3 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Shortly after buying out his partner, Thomas Ken, P. B. Grant acquired a new partner, James Boulton.
2. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Shortly after buying out his partner, Thomas Kent, P. B. Grant acquired a new partner, James Boulton.

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• Address*: As of 1854, H. R. Robinson and David V. Robinson lived at Big Oak House, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Land Transfer*: H. R. Robinson and Michael Gilbert were There was a single property sale from the two Robinsons to Michael Gilbert. On 8 December 1854 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.²

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, The next structure west of Grant's Store was a hastily built adobe hotel known as the "Big Oak House" which was owned and operated by R. B. Robinson and David V. Robinson.
2. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Between [the Robinson's Big Oak Hotel and the Grant Store] lay a lot with a twenty foot frontage which was also owned by [the Robinsons]. On Dec 8, 2854 they disposed of the lot to another merchant, Michael Gilbert who constructed a stone building, th east wall of which was placed flush against the west wall of Grant's store.

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• Land Transfer*: A twenty-foot frontage lay between the Robinson's Big Oak House and Grant's Store. On on 8 December 1854 the Robinsons sold the lot to another Big Oak Flat merchant, Michael Gilbert; There was a single property sale from the two Robinsons to Michael Gilbert.¹
• Land Transfer: Gilbert constructed a stone building on the lot, with the east wall place flush against the west wall of Grant's Store. "The two structures were separately covered with a shake roof and constructed principally of slab slate, lime and some bricks. The bricks and the "great Iron Doors" were all carried into Big Oak Flat on mules, as the road did not go beyond Captain Waterman's Store situated at the foot of Grizzly Gulch. The trail took off directly up the spine of the hill between the present Old Priest Grade and the Moccasin Penstocks. It was late 1858 before a wagon road was constructed as far as Big Oak Flat; There was a single property sale from the two Robinsons to Michael Gilbert.²
• Misc*: Michael Gilbert and Alden Lancey were present at the first IOOF Lodge meeting after the great fire which swept through Big Oak Flat in October 1863. On 29 November 1863 at Voigt's home, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.³

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Between [the Robinson's Big Oak Hotel and the Grant Store] lay a lot with a twenty foot frontage which was also owned by [the Robinsons]. On Dec 8, 2854 they disposed of the lot to another merchant, Michael Gilbert who constructed a stone building, th east wall of which was placed flush against the west wall of Grant's store.
2. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Between [the Robinson's Big Oak Hotel and the Grant Store] lay a lot with a twenty foot frontage which was also owned by [the Robinsons]. On Dec 8, 2854 they disposed of the lot to another merchant, Michael Gilbert who constructed a stone building, the east wall of which was placed flush against the west wall of Grant's store.
3. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, After the fire of October 1863 many Lodges throughout the State contributed generously to a fund to replace the Hall and other eqipment necessary to the contined existence of the [IOOF] Lodge. The "Minute Book" starts with the date of November 29, 1863 as the first regular meeting after the fire which was held in Brother Voights' home with Bros. Martin, Gardner, Gilbert, Bearn, Atter, Lancey, Gentle and Tombelin present.

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• Address*: As of 1854, David V. Robinson and H. R. Robinson lived at Big Oak House, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Land Transfer*: David V. Robinson and Michael Gilbert were There was a single property sale from the two Robinsons to Michael Gilbert. On 8 December 1854 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.²

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, The next structure west of Grant's Store was a hastily built adobe hotel known as the "Big Oak House" which was owned and operated by R. B. Robinson and David V. Robinson.
2. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Between [the Robinson's Big Oak Hotel and the Grant Store] lay a lot with a twenty foot frontage which was also owned by [the Robinsons]. On Dec 8, 2854 they disposed of the lot to another merchant, Michael Gilbert who constructed a stone building, the east wall of which was placed flush against the west wall of Grant's store.

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• Census*: L. A. Woodroff appeared on the census of 1860 at Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.
• Misc*: He was Noble Grand, IOOF Yo Semite Lodge #92 in January 1864 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.²

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Woodroff was Noble Grand of the IOOF in 1863-1864, the period when the Lodge was reorganizing after the October 1863 fire which destroyed most of Big Oak Flat.
2. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, On January 30, 1864 Noble Grand L. A. Woodroff asked that a motion be made to draw on the Treasury [of the Lodge] for the amount of $613. to purchase from P. G. Grant a building, including a stove, and the fees for making out the deed. The sale was consumated on February 18, 1864. ... In March 1867 Brother Woodroff was appointed to purchase a lamp for the Lodge Room, which at the present time hangs in the dining room as an electric fixture.

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• Census*: Perry Tyler appeared on the census of 1900; locate in census.
• Misc*: He was members of Big Oak Rebekah Lodge No. 259 on 16 November 1901 at Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Census: He appeared on the census of 1910; locate in census.

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Citations:

1. [S515] Carl W. Seward, Souvenir Brochure, History of Yo Semite Lodge No 97 IOOF Big Oak Flat, Nov 16 1901 Yo Semite Lode voted $30 towards instituting a Rebekah Lodge. Brothers C.P. Hall,Perry Tyler, Fred Meyer, Joe Mercartea (sic), Elias Martinez, Steve Alexander, Ed Harper, V. V. Repetto and G. E. Watson were members of Big Oak Rebekah Lodge No. 259.

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• Marriage*: Paul W. Piltz married Effie T. Piltz.¹
• Birth*: Paul W. Piltz was born in 1907.¹
• Death*: He died in 1996.¹

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Family: Effie T. Piltz b. 1909, d. 1990

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 4:214-A4(b) Paul W. Piltz 1907 - 1996 Shares headstone with Effie Piltz..

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• Birth*: John H. Piper was born in 1882.¹
• Marriage*: He married Emma J. Piper before 1915; presumed marriage.^2,3
• Burial*: John H. Piper was buried in 1950 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:370, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.⁴
• Death*: He died in 1950.¹

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Family: Emma J. Piper b. 1891, d. 1966

1. Jack S. Piper b. 1915, d. 1977^1,3

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 3:369-A Jack S. Piper 1915 - 1977 US Army..
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 Plots 370 and 371 -- adjacent burials and birth dates suggest this couple are husband and wife..
3. [S76] Interview, Carolyn (Fisher) DeChaine, 22 March 2005, Carolyn says that John H. and Emma J. Piper were the parents of Jack S. Piper and her former in-laws..
4. [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 3:370 John H. Piper 1882-1950.

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• Birth*: Emma J. Piper was born in 1891.¹
• Marriage*: She married John H. Piper before 1915; presumed marriage.^2,3
• Burial*: Emma J. Piper was buried in 1966 at Divide Cemetery Plot 3:371, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.⁴
• Death*: She died in 1966.¹

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Family: John H. Piper b. 1882, d. 1950

1. Jack S. Piper b. 1915, d. 1977³

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 3:369-A Jack S. Piper 1915 - 1977 US Army..
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 Plots 370 and 371 -- adjacent burials and birth dates suggest this couple are husband and wife..
3. [S76] Interview, Carolyn (Fisher) DeChaine, 22 March 2005, Carolyn says that John H. and Emma J. Piper were the parents of Jack S. Piper and her former in-laws..
4. [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 3:371 Emma J. Piper 3:371.

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• Marriage*: Earl W. Pool married Margaret Pool.²
• Birth*: Earl W. Pool was born in 1909.¹
• Burial*: He was buried in 1978 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:40, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.¹
• Death*: He died in 1978.¹

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Family: Margaret Pool b. 19 October 1913, d. 14 March 2004

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 5:40 Earl W. Pool 1909 - 1978..
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 5:41 Margaret Pool Oct 19 1913 - There is no death date on this stone, but the OGCD book says the plot is occupied. Shares headstone with Earl W. Pool..

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• Marriage*: Margaret Pool married Earl W. Pool.¹
• Birth*: Margaret Pool was born on 19 October 1913.¹
• Death*: She died on 14 March 2004 at Sonora, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America, at age 90.^1,2
• Burial*: She was buried after 14 March 2004 at Divide Cemetery Plot 5:41, Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne Co., California, United States of America.^3,1

• Last Edited: 4 May 2007

Family: Earl W. Pool b. 1909, d. 1978

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 5:41 Margaret Pool Oct 19 1913 - There is no death date on this stone, but the OGCD book says the plot is occupied. Shares headstone with Earl W. Pool..
2. [S516] Union Democrat, 16 Mar 2004, 2A, Margaret L. Pool, Oct. 19, 1913 — March 14, 2004.
3. [S516] Union Democrat, 16 Mar 2004, 2A, Margaret L. Pool, Oct. 19, 1913 — March 14, 2004 Burial in Divide Cemetery, Groveland.

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• Father: Capt. Perry W. Hall b. before 22 January 1820, d. 22 January 1866
• Mother: Thankful Hall

• Married Name: Her married name was Mary (Hall) Crocker Per 1880 census Tuolumne Co. Twp 4, SD 2, ED 111 p. 22B line 1, 260/263: Chas P. Hall age 21 born CA, bro-in-law; fa born PA, mo born CT. Occupation - Farm Laborer, sinble white male. Household insludes Hanry R. Crocker, placer miner age 53 MA-MA-MA; May E. Crocker A-PA-CT age 31; Celia Crocker, 6; John H. Crocker, 3; Allen S. Crocker, age 5; Chas P. Hall, age 21.
• Birth*: May E. Hall was born circa 1849 at Pennsylvania, United States of America; Per 1880 census Tuolumne Co. Twp 4, SD 2, ED 111 p. 22B line 1, 260/263: Chas P. Hall age 21 born CA, bro-in-law; fa born PA, mo born CT. Occupation - Farm Laborer, sinble white male. Household insludes Hanry R. Crocker, placer miner age 53 MA-MA-MA; May E. Crocker A-PA-CT age 31; Celia Crocker, 6; John H. Crocker, 3; Allen S. Crocker, age 5; Chas P. Hall, age 21.
• She was the daughter of Capt. Perry W. Hall and Thankful Hall.
• Marriage*: May E. Hall married Henry R. Crocker circa 1872.

• Last Edited: 11 May 2007

Family: Henry R. Crocker b. circa 1827

1. Celia Crocker b. c 1874
2. John H. Crocker b. c 1877

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• Birth*: Henry R. Crocker was born circa 1827.
• Marriage*: He married May E. Hall, daughter of Capt. Perry W. Hall and Thankful Hall, circa 1872.

• Last Edited: 11 May 2007

Family: May E. Hall b. circa 1849

1. Celia Crocker b. c 1874
2. John H. Crocker b. c 1877

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• Father: Henry R. Crocker b. circa 1827
• Mother: May E. Hall b. circa 1849

• Birth*: Celia Crocker was born circa 1874 at California, United States of America; Per 1880 census Tuolumne Co. Twp 4, SD 2, ED 111 p. 22B line 1, 260/263: Chas P. Hall age 21 born CA, bro-in-law; fa born PA, mo born CT. Occupation - Farm Laborer, sinble white male. Household insludes Hanry R. Crocker, placer miner age 53 MA-MA-MA; May E. Crocker A-PA-CT age 31; Celia Crocker, 6; John H. Crocker, 3; Allen S. Crocker, age 5; Chas P. Hall, age 21.
• She was the daughter of Henry R. Crocker and May E. Hall.

• Last Edited: 11 May 2007

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• Father: Henry R. Crocker b. circa 1827
• Mother: May E. Hall b. circa 1849

• Birth*: John H. Crocker was born circa 1877; Per 1880 census Tuolumne Co. Twp 4, SD 2, ED 111 p. 22B line 1, 260/263: Chas P. Hall age 21 born CA, bro-in-law; fa born PA, mo born CT. Occupation - Farm Laborer, sinble white male. Household insludes Hanry R. Crocker, placer miner age 53 MA-MA-MA; May E. Crocker A-PA-CT age 31; Celia Crocker, 6; John H. Crocker, 3; Allen S. Crocker, age 5; Chas P. Hall, age 21.
• He was the son of Henry R. Crocker and May E. Hall.

• Last Edited: 11 May 2007

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