Sothoron & Related Families - 363 (Notes Pages)

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James William Galaspie [Male] b. 6 SEP 1872 Iowa - d. 18 NOV 1939 Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA

Person ID: 7294

William Galaspie James, son of Drucilla May Hargis & Elisha Rollins James, b. 6 Sept 1872 in Iowa, d. 18 Nov 1939 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA; m. on 12 June 1895 in Kern Co., CA, Ella Alice Dougherty. (Grumbling* - Cites Linda Ratcliff)

See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.07.04) Twp. 12, Kern Co., CA - ED 33, Sh 15B, Ln 87, 247/266
- James, William G. Head, 28 year old white male, born Sept 1871, married 5 years. Born in Iowa, father in Indiana, mother in Kentucky. Occupation Farmer. Renting his farm home. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Ella. Wife, 23 year old white female, born Aug 1877, married 5 years. Had 2 children, both living. Born in California, father in Ohio, mother in New York. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Vivian. Daughter, 3 year old white female, born Jan 1897. She & mother born in California, father in Iowa.
-----, Rose. Daighter, 1 year old white female, born June 1898. She & mother born in California, father in Iowa.
- Doughtery, Frederick. B.-in-law, 19 year old single white male, born Oct 1880. Born in California, father in Ohio, mother in New York. Occupation Farm Laborer. Can read & write, speaks English.
- (1 Boarder)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.05.10) Twp. 3, Kern Co., CA - ED 24, Sh 10B, Ln 81, 335/335 (immediately precedes entry for William's mother)
- James, William S. Head, 37 year old white male, in this his first marriage 15 years. Born in Iowa, father in Indiana, mother in Kentucky. Occupation Farmer on his Own Farm (O), Farm Schedule #156. Has a mortgage on his farm home. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Ella. Wife, 33 year old white female, in this her first marriage 15 years. Had 5 children, all living. Born in California, father in Ohio, mother in Missouri. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Vivian. Daughter, 13 year old single white female. She & mother born in California, father in Iowa. She & mother born in California, father in Iowa. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Rose. Daughter, 11 year old white female. She & mother born in California, father in Iowa. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Lena. Daughter, 8 year old white female. She & mother born in California, father in Iowa. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept.
-----, Marion. Son, 4 year old white male, attended school within the year. He & mother born in California, father in Iowa.
-----, Orval. Son, 2 year old white male. He & mother born in California, father in Iowa.
- (2 Employees)

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.09) Twp. 19, Kern Co., CA - ED 117, Sh 5B, Ln 96, 115/116
- James, William G. Head, 48 year old married white male, renting his home. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Iowa, parents is USA. Occupation Auto Driver for Edison Light Power, working on Own Account.
-----, Ella A. Wife, 42 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in California, father in Missouri, mother in Pennsylvania. Occupation Housekeeper.
-----, Rose. Daughter, 21 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & father born in California, mother in Iowa (!!!).
-----, Lena. Daughter, 18 year old single white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & mother born in California, father in Iowa.
-----, Marion. Son, 14 year old white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & mother born in California, father in Iowa.
-----, Orval. Son, 12 year old white male. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. He & mother born in California, father in Iowa.
-----, Elva. Daughter, 6 year old white female. Can read & write, speaks English, attended school since Sept. She & mother born in California, father in Iowa.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.05.14) 1526 Pacific, Twp. 3, Kern Co., CA - ED 30, Sh 45B, Ln 97, 1099/1259
- James, William G. Head, 56 year old married white male, first married at 26. Owns his non-farm home valued at $4,000. Born in Iowa, parents in U.S. Occupation Tractor Operator for City street Dept., drawing wages. Not a veteran.
-----, Ella A. Wife, 50 year old married white female, first married at 20. Born in California, parens in U.S. Occupation None.
-----, Orville. Son, 22 year old single white male. He & mother born in California, father in Iowa. Occupation None.
-----, Alva. Daughter, 16 year old single white female. She & mother born in California, father in Iowa. Occupation None.

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James Melissa Jane [Female] b. 17 APR 1875 Iowa - d. 15 MAR 1947 Los Angeles Co., CA
Nickname: Lizzie
Person ID: 7295

Melissa Jane James, dau. of Drucilla May Hargis & Elisha Rollins James, b. 17 Apr 1875, d. 15 Mar 1947 in Los Angeles Co., CA; m. William David Knight. (Grumbling* - cites Linda Ratcliff)

See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry, husband's Notes for 1900 through 1920 entries.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.08) Redondo Beach, Redondo Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA - ED 1294, Sh 5(132)A, Ln 33, 177/127
- Knight, Melissa J. Head, 54 year old widowed white female. Owns her non-farm home valued at $5,000, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Iowa, father in U.S., mother in Kentucky. Occupation None.
- Lilley, Thomas W. Son-in-law, 27 year old married white male, first married at 22. Can read & write, speaks English. He & mother born in Colorado, father in U.S. Occupation Painter at Oil Refinery, drawing wages. Not a veteran.
-----, Hattie L. Daughter, 26 year old married white female, first married at 21. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in California, parents in Iowa. Occupation None.
-----, Clayton T. Grandson, 2 2/12 year old white male. He & mother born in California, father in Colorado.

Melissa Jane Knight, female, born 17 April 1875 in Iowa, died 15 Mar 1947 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Father's surname was James. (Ancestry.com* - California Death Index, 1940-1997)

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James Joseph Warren [Male] b. 3 NOV 1879 Kansas - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 7296

Joseph Warren James, son of Drucilla May Hargis & Elisha Rollins James, b. abt 1882; m. Blanche Thornburg. (Grumbling* - cites Linda Ratcliff)

See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry.

Joseph Warren James of 395 E. E St., Coalinga, CA registered for the draft at Local Board 1, Fresno, Fresno Co., CA (undated). He was 38 years old, White, born 3 Nov 1879 in USA. Occupation Truck Driver for A.O. Oil Co. Nearest relative was Blanch James of same address. Described as short, stout, blue eyes, light hair, no impairments. Serial No. 4912, Order No. A-5819. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:



1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.03) Twp. 6, Fresno Co., CA - ED 57, Sh 16B, Ln 63, 474/424
- James, Joseph W. Head, 40 year old married white male, renting his non-farm home. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Kansas, father in Illinois, mother in Kentucky. Occupation Truckdriver at Oilfields, drawing wages.
-----, Blanche L. Wife, 35 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Kansas. Occupation None.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.17) 205 Jackson St., Midway, Huntington Beach Twp., Orange Co., CA - ED 44, Sh 10(69)A, Ln 30, 213/219
- James, Joseph W. Head, 50 year old married white male, first married at 30. Owns his non-farm home valued at $7,000, has a radio. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Kansas, father in Iowa, mother in Kentucky. Occupation Laborer at Oil Field, drawing wages. Not a veteran.
-----, Blanche L. Wife, 46 year old married white female, first married at 26. Can read & write, speaks English. She & parents born in Kansas. Occupation None.
- Duffy, Glenn K. Step-son, 24 year old single white male. Can read & write, speaks English. He & parents born in Kansas. Occupation Salesman at Bakery, drawing wages. Not a veteran.

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Dougherty Ella Alice [Female] b. 7 AUG 1877 California - d. 1 DEC 1960 Kern Co., CA
Person ID: 7297

William Galaspie James, son of Drucilla May Hargis & Elisha Rollins James, b. 6 Sept 1872 in Iowa, d. 18 Nov 1939 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA; m. on 12 June 1895 in Kern Co., CA, Ella Alice Dougherty. (Grumbling* - Cites Linda Ratcliff)

See husband's Notes for 1900 through 1930 Federal Census entries.

Ella A. James, female, born 7 Aug 1877 in CA, died 1 Dec 1960 in Kern Co., CA. Mother's maiden name was Curl. (Ancestry.com* - California Death Index, 1940-1997)

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James Vivian [Female] b. ABT 1897 California - d. AFT APR 1910
Person ID: 7298

See father's Notes for 1900 & 1910 Federal Census entries.

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James Rose [Female] b. ABT 1899 California - d. AFT JAN 1920
Person ID: 7299

See father's Notes for 1900 through 1920 Federal Census entries.

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James Lena [Female] b. ABT 1902 California - d. AFT JAN 1920
Person ID: 7300

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

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James Marion [Male] b. ABT 1906 California - d. AFT JAN 1920
Person ID: 7301

See father's Notes for 1910 & 1920 Federal Census entries.

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James Orval [Male] b. ABT 1908 California - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 7302

See father's Notes for 1910 through 1930 Federal Census entries.

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James Elva [Female] b. ABT 1914 California - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 7303

See father's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

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Thornburg Blanche L. [Female] b. 2 JUL 1884 Kansas - d. MAY 1967
Person ID: 7304

Joseph Warren James, son of Drucilla May Hargis & Elisha Rollins James, b. abt 1882; m. Blanche Thornburg. (Grumbling* - cites Linda Ratcliff)

Named on husband's Draft Registration Card (see his Notes).

See husband's Notes for 1920 & 1930 Federal Census entries.

Blanche James, SSN 564-24-2222
Born 2 July 1884
Issued CA (before 1951)
Last Residence 93305, Bakersfield, Kern Co., CA
Died May 1967
(SSDI*)

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Fisher Anson N. [Male] b. ABT 1859 Iowa - d. AFT JUN 1870
Person ID: 7305

See father's Notes for 1860 & 1870 Federal Census entries.

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Fisher Jeremiah Sullivan [Male] b. FEB 1863 Iowa - d. AFT APR 1930
Person ID: 7306

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.01) North St., Carlisle, Allen Twp., Warren Co., IA - ED 130, Sh 5B, Ln 67, 118/119 (immediately after entry for Jeremiah's parents)
- Fisher, Jeremiah S. Head, 37 year old white male, born Feb 1863, married 16 years. Born in Iowa, father in Indiana, mother in Kentucky. Occupation Liveryman. Can read & write, speaks English. Has a mortgage on his non-farm home.
-----, Claracy S. Wife, 33 year old white female, born Sept 1866, married 16 years. Had 3 children, 2 living. Born in Iowa, father in Pennsylvania, mother in Ohio. Can read & write, speaks English.
-----, Alva N. Son, 14 year old white male, born Jan 1886. He & parents born in Iowa. Can read & write, speaks English. at School 9 months.
-----, Naoma. Daughter, 12 year old white female, born April 1888. She & parents born in Iowa. Can read & write, speaks English. at School 9 months.
- (1 Boarder)

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.27) Allen Twp., Warren Co., IA - ED 204, Sh 8(8)A, Ln 7, 175/177
- Fisher, Jeramiah S. Head, 47 year old white male, in this his first marriage 26 years. Born in Iowa, father in Indiana, mother in Kentucky. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation General Farmer, working on Own Account, Farm Schedule #27. Has a mortgage on his farm home.
-----, Clarissa E. Wife, 44 year old white female, in this her first marriage 26 years. Had 3 children, 2 living. Born in Iowa, father in Pennsylvania, mother in Ohio. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.
-----, Naomi A. Daughter, 21 year old single white female. She & parents born in Iowa. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Millner in Shop, drawing wages; out of work 16 weeks.

1920 Federal Census (1920.01.01, Recorded 1920.01.26) Allen Twp., Warren Co., IA - ED 210, Sh 11(111)A, Ln 9, 248/249
- Fisher, Sullivan. Head, 56 year old married white male, has a mortgage on his farm home. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Iowa, father in Indiana, mother in Kentucky. Occupation General Farmer, working on Own Account, Farm Schedule #79.
-----, Clarissa. Wife, 53 year old married white female. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Iowa, father in Pennsylvania, mother in Ohio. Occupation None.

1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.22) Carlisle, Allen Twp., Warren Co., IA - ED 1, Sh 4(195)A, Ln 13, 97/101
- Fisher, J. Sullivan. Head, 67 year old married white male, first married at 22. Owns his non-farm home valued at $2,500. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Iowa, father in Indiana, mother in Kentucky. Occupation Laborer at Tile Plant, drawing wages. Not a veteran.
-----, Clarissa E. Wife, 63 year old married white female, first married at 18. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Iowa, father in Pennsylvania, mother in Ohio. Occupation None.

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Fisher Arminta [Female] b. ABT 1865 Iowa - d. AFT JUN 1880
Person ID: 7307

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.

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Fisher Luella [Female] b. JAN 1867 Iowa - d. AFT JUN 1900
Person ID: 7308

See father's Notes for 1870 through 1900 Federal Census entries.

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Fisher Elmer P. [Male] b. ABT 1869 Iowa - d. AFT JUN 1880
Person ID: 7309

See father's Notes for 1870 & 1880 Federal Census entries.

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Fisher Judson Baker [Male] b. 26 FEB 1876 Iowa - d. 8 JUN 1949 Shasta, Shasta Co., CA
Person ID: 7310

See father's Notes for 1880 Federal Census entry.

1900 Federal Census (1900.06.01, Recorded 1900.06.01) Allen Twp., Warren Co., IA - ED 130, Sh 11(11)A, Ln 40, 246/247
- Fisher, Judson. Head, 24 year old white male, born Feb 1876, married 1 year. Born in Iowa, father in Indiana, mother in Kentucky. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Farmer, Farm Schedule #110. Renting his farm home.
-----, Bulu. Wife, 21 year old white female, born Jan 1879, married 1 year. She & parents born in Iowa. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation None.

1910 Federal Census (1910.04.15, Recorded 1910.04.19) South Main St., Arleta, Pct 97, Multnomah Co., OR - ED 115, Sh 5B, Ln 91, 129/130
- Fisher, Judson B. Head, 34 year old white male, in this his first marriage 11 years. Born in Iowa, parents in Indiana. Can read & write, speaks English. Occupation Feed & Cement Store, workin on Own Account. Owns his non-farm home free of mortgage.
-----, Beulah. Wife, 31 year old white female, in this her first marriage 11 years, has had no children. She & father born in Iowa, mother in Illinois. Occupation None.

Judson Baker Fisher of Scotts Mills, Marion Co., Oreg. registered for the draft at Marion Co., OR on 12 Sept 1918. He was 42 years old, White, born 26 Feb 1876 in USA. Occupation self-employed Garage Owner at same address. Nearest relative was wife, Mrs. Beulah Fisher, of same address. Described as of medium height & build, light brown eyes, dark brown hair, partly bald, no impairments. Seriial No. 1539, Order No. A-577. (Ancestry.com* - image of World War I Draft Registration Card) Signature on card:



1930 Federal Census (1930.04.01, Recorded 1930.04.09) Bloomington, Bloomington Twp., San Bernadino Co., CA - ED 8, Sh 4(61)A, Ln 40, 111/111
- Fisher, Judson B. Head, 54 year old married white male, first married at 23. Owns his non-farm home valued at $11,000. Can read & write, speaks English. Born in Iowa, father in Indiana, mother in Kentucky. Occupation Tender at Auto Camp (O). Not a veteran.
-----, Beulah. Wife, 51 year old married white female, first married at 20. Can read & write, speaks English. She & father born in Iowa, mother in Illinois. Occupation None.

Judson Baker Fisher, male, born in Iowa on 26 Sept 1875, died at Shasta, CA on 8 June 1949. Mother's maiden name was Johnson. (Ancestry.com* - California Death Index, 1940-1997)

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Hammer [Male]
Person ID: 7311

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Hammer Sallie R. [Female] b. NOV 1888 Iowa
Person ID: 7312

See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

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Hammer Clara E. [Female] b. JAN 1894 Illinois
Person ID: 7313

See father's Notes for 1900 Federal Census entry.

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