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San Andreas Pioneer Cemetery

Formally: North Branch Cemetery
Name Born Died Recorded In Cemetery Log Remarks Cemetery Area Sec/Row/Plot/SubPlot
BEANS, Hilda B. 12 Dec 1896 15-Jan-1984 18-Jan-1984 Ashes placed in Pioneer Cemetery in the upper left hand section. Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P4/SP0
BEANS, Hilda B. 12 Dec 1896 15-Jan-1984 18-Jan-1984 Died: San Andreas, Calaveras Co., CA. Informant: James Beans, Husband. Buried 3/11/1984. Cremation: Cherokee Memorial Park, Lodi, CA. Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P4/SP0
BRADSHAW, Robert Edes Abt 1830 18 Jul 1851 31-Jan-1975 "Here rest the remains of William A. Samson, age 22 years, and Robert Edes Bradshaw, age 21 years, both of Charleston, Massachusetts. They were cruelly murdered at the Chili Gulch, July 18, 1851. By three Mexican assassins, for the sake of gold. This simple memorial to two beloved and worthy sons is raised by their parents, who in homes far distant mourn their sad and untimely fate." This monument is now missing. Pioneer Cemetery S-BOT/R6/P13/SP2
BRILEY, T. J. Abt 1822 5 Sep 1852 31-Jan-1975 "In memory of H. M. Rose of Montreal, died Sepr 6th 1852 aged 25, Also H. Williams N.Y. died Sepr 12th 1852 aged 26, Also T. J. Briley of Ills, died Sepr 5th 1852 Aged 30." Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P10/SP3
BRILEY, T. J. Abt 1822 5 Sep 1852 East Bay Water District, 1962 CAMANCHE STORY:… The oldest known grave site, located on the South Bank of the Mokelumne River opposite China Gulch, bore the date 1852. Three persons were buried there: Rose, Williams, and Briley. No one knows why all three persons were cut short in the prime of life between Sep 5 and 12, 1852, nor why they were buried close together with a common headstone. No living relatives have been found, but East Bay Water disinterred the bodies and provided a new resting place outside the reservour area." Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P10/SP3
BRYAN, Fidelia A. Abt 22 Sep 1770 23 Sep 1858 31-Jan-1975 "Sacred to the memory of Fidelia A., wife of Joseph B. Bryan, (note: 1st three leters of Bryan are obliterated) who died Sept 23d, 1858. Aged 88 years 1 day." Pioneer Cemetery S-Top/R1/P11/SP0
CALHOUN, Mr.     East Bay Water District, 1962 California Pioneers Reinterred from Poverty Bar Cemetery: Mr. & Mrs. Calhoun, John La Plasse, Elva Lucy Drennan, Christian Kientz, Mr. Hussey, Henry Christian Kientz, …were known to have been buried at Poverty Bar Cemetery now covered by the waters of Camanche Reservoir. They and other persons who were found in unmarked graves, have been reinterred in this plot. 1962, East Bay Municipal Utility District. 18 foot by 10 ft iron rail fence. Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P6/SP1
CALHOUN, Mrs.     East Bay Water District, 1962 California Pioneers Reinterred from Poverty Bar Cemetery: Mr. & Mrs. Calhoun, John La Plasse, Elva Lucy Drennan, Christian Kientz, Mr. Hussey, Henry Christian Kientz, …were known to have been buried at Poverty Bar Cemetery now covered by the waters of Camanche Reservoir. They and other persons who were found in unmarked graves, have been reinterred in this plot. 1962, East Bay Municipal Utility District. 18 foot by 10 ft iron rail fence. Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P6/SP2
COUGAN, Michale   20 Aug 1853 Recorded by Edith Jensen, 23 Feb 1962 "Sacred to the memory of James Jogh_or and Michale Cougan, both natives of Ireland who came to a premature end by the falling of a bank of earth upon them on the 20th of Aug 1853." Pioneer Cemetery S0/R0/P0/SP2
DRENNAN, Elya Lucy     East Bay Water District, 1962 California Pioneers Reinterred from Poverty Bar Cemetery: Mr. & Mrs. Calhoun, John La Plasse, Elva Lucy Drennan, Christian Kientz, Mr. Hussey, Henry Christian Kientz, …were known to have been buried at Poverty Bar Cemetery now covered by the waters of Camanche Reservoir. They and other persons who were found in unmarked graves, have been reinterred in this plot. 1962, East Bay Municipal Utility District. 18 foot by 10 ft iron rail fence. Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P6/SP3
HILL, H. L. W. Abt 1826 12 May 1861 31-Jan-1975 Aged 35 years. From Warren Co., Tenn. "Remember me as you pass by, as you are now, so once was I. As I am now, you soon will be, prepare for death and follow me." Pioneer Cemetery S-BOT/R5/P8/SP0
HUSSEY, Mr.     East Bay Water District, 1962 California Pioneers Reinterred from Poverty Bar Cemetery: Mr. & Mrs. Calhoun, John La Plasse, Elva Lucy Drennan, Christian Kientz, Mr. Hussey, Henry Christian Kientz, …were known to have been buried at Poverty Bar Cemetery now covered by the waters of Camanche Reservoir. They and other persons who were found in unmarked graves, have been reinterred in this plot. 1962, East Bay Municipal Utility District. 18 foot by 10 ft iron rail fence. Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P6/SP4
JOGHGOR, James   20 Aug 1853 Recorded by Edith Jensen, 23 Feb 1962 (?? JOGH_OR ??) "Sacred to the memory of James Jogh_or and Michale Cougan, both natives of Ireland who came to a premature end by the falling of a bank of earth upon them on the 20th of Aug 1853." Pioneer Cemetery S0/R0/P0/SP1
KIENTZ, Christian     East Bay Water District, 1962 California Pioneers Reinterred from Poverty Bar Cemetery: Mr. & Mrs. Calhoun, John La Plasse, Elva Lucy Drennan, Christian Kientz, Mr. Hussey, Henry Christian Kientz, …were known to have been buried at Poverty Bar Cemetery now covered by the waters of Camanche Reservoir. They and other persons who were found in unmarked graves, have been reinterred in this plot. 1962, East Bay Municipal Utility District. 18 foot by 10 ft iron rail fence. Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P6/SP6
KIENTZ, Henry Christian     East Bay Water District, 1962 California Pioneers Reinterred from Poverty Bar Cemetery: Mr. & Mrs. Calhoun, John La Plasse, Elva Lucy Drennan, Christian Kientz, Mr. Hussey, Henry Christian Kientz, …were known to have been buried at Poverty Bar Cemetery now covered by the waters of Camanche Reservoir. They and other persons who were found in unmarked graves, have been reinterred in this plot. 1962, East Bay Municipal Utility District. 18 foot by 10 ft iron rail fence. Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P6/SP7
LA PLASSE, John     East Bay Water District, 1962 California Pioneers Reinterred from Poverty Bar Cemetery: Mr. & Mrs. Calhoun, John La Plasse, Elva Lucy Drennan, Christian Kientz, Mr. Hussey, Henry Christian Kientz, …were known to have been buried at Poverty Bar Cemetery now covered by the waters of Camanche Reservoir. They and other persons who were found in unmarked graves, have been reinterred in this plot. 1962, East Bay Municipal Utility District. 18 foot by 10 ft iron rail fence. Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P6/SP5
ROSE, H. M. Abt 1827 6 Sep 1852 31-Jan-1975 "In memory of H. M. Rose of Montreal, died Sepr 6th 1852 aged 25, Also H. Williams N.Y. died Sepr 12th 1852 aged 26, Also T. J. Briley of Ills, died Sepr 5th 1852 Aged 30." Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P10/SP1
ROSE, H. M. Abt 1827 6 Sep 1852 East Bay Water District, 1962 CAMANCHE STORY:… The oldest known grave site, located on the South Bank of the Mokelumne River opposite China Gulch, bore the date 1852. Three persons were buried there: Rose, Williams, and Briley. No one knows why all three persons were cut short in the prime of life between Sep 5 and 12, 1852, nor why they were buried close together with a common headstone. No living relatives have been found, but East Bay Water disinterred the bodies and provided a new resting place outside the reservour area." Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P10/SP1
SAMSON, WILLIAM A. Abt 1829 18 Jul 1851 31-Jan-1975 "Here rest the remains of William A. Samson, age 22 years, and Robert Edes Bradshaw, age 21 years, both of Charleston, Massachusetts. They were cruelly murdered at the Chili Gulch, July 18, 1851. By three Mexican assassins, for the sake of gold. This simple memorial to two beloved and worthy sons is raised by their parents, who in homes far distant mourn their sad and untimely fate." This monument is now missing. Pioneer Cemetery S-BOT/R6/P13/SP1
SHERAN, James Abt 1827 9 Dec 1854 31-Jan-1975 "In Memory of James Sheran who came to his death by th (the) fall of a bank South Fork 9th day of Dec 1854. Aged 27 years. Native of Ireland, Co. Mayo. May his soul rest in pace (peace), Amen" Car. By P. Mullaney. Pioneer Cemetery S-MID/R3/P12/SP0
SHIPP, Robert William 02-Oct-1921 01-Dec-1987 27-Mar-1988 Pioneer Cemetery. U. S. Navy, World War II. Pioneer Cemetery S0/R0/P0/SP0
SHIPP, Robert William 02-Oct-1921 01-Dec-1987 27-Mar-1988 Died: Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA. Informant: Isabella N. Shipp, Wife. Buried 3/27/1988. Cremation: Cherokee Memorial Crematory, Lodi, CA. Pioneer Cemetery S0/R0/P0/SP0
WHARTON, Teresa R.   15-Jan-1973 07-Feb-1973 (Ashes.) Top right corner. No monument or marker. Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P14/SP0
WILLIAMS, H. Abt 1826 12 Sep 1852 31-Jan-1975 "In memory of H. M. Rose of Montreal, died Sepr 6th 1852 aged 25, Also H. Williams N.Y. died Sepr 12th 1852 aged 26, Also T. J. Briley of Ills, died Sepr 5th 1852 Aged 30." Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P10/SP2
WILLIAMS, H. Abt 1826 12 Sep 1852 East Bay Water District, 1962 CAMANCHE STORY:… The oldest known grave site, located on the South Bank of the Mokelumne River opposite China Gulch, bore the date 1852. Three persons were buried there: Rose, Williams, and Briley. No one knows why all three persons were cut short in the prime of life between Sep 5 and 12, 1852, nor why they were buried close together with a common headstone. No living relatives have been found, but East Bay Water disinterred the bodies and provided a new resting place outside the reservour area." Pioneer Cemetery S-TOP/R1/P10/SP2


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