Thursday, October 31, 2013

Wayne and Aubrey Smith, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of brothers, Wayne and Aubrey Smith. It was taken about 1921.

 Be sure to check the index for other photos of these two boys.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

"Samples boy" likely Albert Monroe Samples, Shasta County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is likely Albert Monroe Samples. It was taken about June 1919.

 Man with back to camera, Kelley Crews; Samples boy; Ed Crews.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Clayton Reber, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photos are of Clayton Reber. They were taken about 1921.

 Kate Gerig and Clayton Reber, ca 1921

 Clayton Reber, ca 1921.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Bert Maxwell, Kelley Crews, Willie Walker, Marty Gerig, Charley Gerig, Grasshopper Ranch, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photos are of Bert Maxwell, Kelley Crews, Willie Walker, Marty Gerig, Charley Gerig. It was taken about June 1919. It was roundup time.

 1) Bert Maxwell; Kelley Crews (bent over); 2) Willie Walker; Marty Gerig (close to fence); 4) Charley Gerig

 Bert Maxwell and Kelley Crews

Marty Gerig & Bert Maxwell

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Fred Marty, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of Fred Marty. It was taken about June 1919. Fred registered for the WWI draft noting that he was living at Grasshopper Ranch, Lassen County, California; working for the Gerig Brothers.


Saturday, October 26, 2013

Albert and Herman Lorenzen, Lookout, Modoc County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photos are of Albert Lorenzen and his brother Herman Lorenzen. They was taken about 1922.



Friday, October 25, 2013

Albert Kenyon, Big Valley, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of Albert Kenyon. It was taken about 1921.

 Albert is buried in McArthur's Hillside Cemetery. FindAGrave link here.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Grace Jack, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of Grace Jack. It was taken about 1921.


Wednesday, October 23, 2013

"Nora Hulingson" and Paddock, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of Nora Hulingson and Paddock. It was taken about 1921. I can locate nothing further on either name. Paddock MIGHT be George Raymond Paddock but I can't be sure. I locate nothing on Nora.





Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Vivian and Ila Horr, Fall River Mills, Shasta County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of the home of Harry Horr and his two daughters, Vivian (oldest) and Ila. It was taken about 1921.


Monday, October 21, 2013

Carmel Holcomb, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photos are of Carmel Holcomb. They were taken about 1922.


 Kate Gerig (left) and Carmel Holcomb.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Bert Hanck, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of Bert Hancock. It was taken about 1921.

Do you know anything further about these fellows? Perhaps the other is Harry Hancock?

 

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Kate Gerig, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photos are of Kate Gerig. They were taken about 1921-1923. I haven't located further information about Kate. Was Gerig her maiden name or her married name? I expect her married name as I found this link discussing her hats.



 Kate Gerig & Clayton Reber [son of Beulah Reber] ca 1921

 Kate Gerig (on left) and [Mrs.] Carmel Holcomb. [wife of Alvin Holcomb]



Friday, October 18, 2013

John Gerig, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of John Gerig. It was taken about 1922.


Thursday, October 17, 2013

Grace Gerig, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of Grace Gerig. It was taken about 1922.


Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Charley Gerig, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photos are of Charley Gerig. It was taken about 1922.



Charles Gerig's FindAGrave link is here.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

John Gerig, Jim Eastburn, Dick McGrue, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of John Gerig; Jim Eastburn; Richard McGrue. It was taken about 1921.


John Gerig: no memorial located.
Henry James Eastburn: no memorial located.
Richard McGrue's FindAGrave link is here. He is buried at the Fall River Cemetery.

Monday, October 14, 2013

Clack Franklin, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photo is of Clack Franklin and
Dr. Wolfe. It was taken about 1922. In researching online before posting this photo I find the full given name was Sidney Clack Franklin. This name was located in the California, Voter Registers, 1866-1898, located at Ancestry.com. I also find the name, Sidney Clark Franklin in another voter's registration.

Clack's FindAGrave link is here. I don't locate anything on Dr. Wolfe.



Sunday, October 13, 2013

Maude Fite, Bieber, Lassen County, California



The next photo album belonging to Esther Durfee has now been scanned. By this time she was Esther Durfee Crews. Photos of many people, sadly no photos of Esther are located in the album. These photos cover the time frame from about 1919 to 1923.

It is believed that most of the photos were taken in Bieber, Lassen County, California. There are of course exceptions to this and they are noted when found.

Today’s photos are of Maude Fite. They was taken about 1921-1923. 



 Maude & Kate Fite: Charley ? ; Kelley Crews

California death index show she died in Shasta County, California February 2, 1988.