Veterans of The George C. Yount Cemetery - Second Edition

Veterans of the
George C. Yount
Pioneer Cemetery
Second Edition
by
Denise Ratterman Jackson
Yountville, California
Dedicated to my husband, Paul, who
supports and encourages me in all my
research.
Veterans of the George C. Yount Cemetery Presented on: Researched by: Denise R. Jackson
Page 2 Memorial Day 2017 1888 Larkspur St., Yountville, CA 94599 / E-mail: dprsjacksn@aol.com
Acknowledgments
I have numerous people to thank for their help.
Aleli Clary - proofreading, technology, and book design.
Jennifer Cardey - conversion of historical obituaries and articles to text form,

adding them to both the book, and to findagrave.com.
Dean Enderlin - for his research on our Civil War Veterans. The link to his
website is www.deanenderlin.com. Click on the George C.
Yount Pioneer Cemetery - Civil War veterans link.
Marian Wilcox - proofreading and editing.
To the countless Find A Grave contributors who have provided information to the
online memorials of this cemetery.
To the Napa City County Library for providing the newspaper historical archives.
To the woman who originally inspired me to write this book, Elizabeth Hart Alessio,
and to her father, Lee Hart, without whom neither of my books could have been
written.
Table of Contents
Page
Acknowledgments ............................................................................................................................ 3
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... 4
Foreword ............................................................................................................................................5
Introduction........................................................................................................................................6
Cemetery Veterans ............................................................................................................................ 7
Cemetery Location .......................................................................................................................... 62
How to Locate a Grave: ........................................................................................................64
Notes on Cemetery Map Guide to Grave Markers .......................................................... 64
Cemetery Map Guide to Grave Markers .....................................................................................65
Block 1.....................................................................................................................................67
Block 2.....................................................................................................................................68
Block 3.....................................................................................................................................69
Block 4.....................................................................................................................................70
Block 5.....................................................................................................................................71
Block 6.....................................................................................................................................72
Block 7.....................................................................................................................................73
Wars Fought by George C. Yount Veterans ................................................................................74
Epilogue ............................................................................................................................................78
Sources & Citations ......................................................................................................................... 79
Find A Grave ....................................................................................................................................80
About the Author ............................................................................................................................ 81
Foreword
The George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery in the

little town of Yountville may look a little
rough around the edges, but it truly is a
precious gem and treasure trove of Napa
Valley history. The cemetery would never
have reached this status without the passion
and dedication of this books author, Denise
Ratterman Jackson - a Yountville local, history
buff, and overall extraordinary woman. This
book brings a light to the interesting past of
Wine Country residents that seemed to have
been lost and buried with those in the
cemetery.
The pages detail the life and death of each U.S. Veteran buried at the George C. Yount Cemetery.
Also included is a map of the grounds and a guide with which to find specific burial sites should
you have the desire to find a long-lost relative or loved one. The information that this book has
surfaced is invaluable to the history of Napa Valley, and the roles that its residents had in wars
dating back centuries. Most importantly and what I am most proud of this history can now be
easily preserved, accessed, and appreciated by generations to come.
Jennifer M. Cardey
Medical Research Coordinator
Harborview Medical Center
& GCY Cemetery Volunteer since 2008
Introduction
When writing my first George C. Yount
Cemetery book with a map and directory of
all those who are buried, there were four
ways in which I knew the individual was a
Veteran:
1. The inscription told me so.

2. There was a small metal pole for a flag.
3. An old cemetery ledger indicated they
were veterans.
4. Josh and Lance Heide provided a list.
(They have been placing flags on the
George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery
Veteran grave sites for many years.)
When the Napa County Library historical

archives were released, I researched the
Veterans obituaries, and found evidence
that not all were veterans, and not all had an obituary that could be found without more extensive
research.
I have since learned that the metal pole on item#2 above can indicate either: a) a Veteran; b) a
Mason; or c) a person honored for another reason.
In this, my third George C. Yount Cemetery Book, I am also using the Napa County Library
Historical Newspaper Archives.
Denise Ratterman Jackson

Author and Researcher
1888 Larkspur St.
Yountville, CA
E-mail: dprsjacksn@aol.com
Cemetery Veterans
1. Alten, Ernest "Ernie" Matthias Born: 1 December 1894 Died: 9 September 1981
War: WWI
Branch of Service: Army
Military Rank: Sergeant
Grave Inscription: Name and dates only
Notes: Professional baseball player in 1920. Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. US Army Veteran
of WWI
Obituary or Article:
Ernest M. Alten
Ernest M. Alten died Wednesday at Queen of the Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Alten was born in
Avon, Ohio in 1894 and grew up there. He was married to the late Bernice Fehely in 1921. He served with the
U.S. Army during World War I in both France and Germany and was discharged at the rank of sergeant. After
the war, he came to California and began pitching in the Pacific Coast Baseball League with the Oakland Oaks,
playing an integral part in their 1923 championship season. He later pitched for the San Francisco Seals, and in
the mid-1920s played for a team in Tennessee. Upon retiring from baseball, he returned to California and
worked for the Alaska Packers Cannery in Alameda. He was also employed as a security guard at the Oakland
Naval Air Station until his retirement in 1960. He and his wife made their home in Happy Camp until moving to
Yountville in 1974.
He was a member of the Grange in both Happy Camp and Yountville, and the American Association of Retired
Persons: the Old Time Baseball Players Association of Wisconsin, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and St. Joan of
Arc Catholic Church in Yountville. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by one daughter, Betty Ann Williams of Orinda and a Sister, Olga DeChant of Lakeland. Fla. Three
grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. He was predeceased by his wife, three brothers, and son
Ernest, who was killed at Pearl Harbor.
Friends are invited to attend services at 11:30 am Friday at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Yountville, where
the Rev. Miller will celebrate a mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in the family plot at the Yountville
Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel. There will be no visitation.
The Napa Register 09/10/1981
2. Bardessono, Peter J. Born: 30 June 1924 Died: 12 November 2001

War: Unknown
Military Rank: Unknown
Notes: None
Peter Bardessono YOUNTVILLE
Peter J. Bardessono, 77, died at his Yountville home Nov. 12, 2001. Peter was born in British Columbia, Canada,
June 30, 1924, to John and Lucy Bardessono. Pete came to Yountville with his family when he was 2. He was
employed by the Town of Yountvillc in the Public Works Department, retiring as the department director
following 29 years of service. He also served in the U. S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He is survived by his wife,
Maxine, and his five children: son Bruce Bardessono of Napa, daughter Bonnie Casey of Delano, son John
Bardessono of Elverta, daughter Annette Knight of Lodi, son Tom Bardessono of Napa; and a brother, Steve .D.,
Bardessono of Yountville. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded
in death by five sisters.
The funeral Mass will be held Friday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 6404 WaShington
St., Yountville. The rosary and vigil service will be held Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7:30. p.m. the Clafey and Rota
Funeral Home, 1975 Main St., Napa. Burial will be at Yountville Cemetery. The family suggests donations to
Hospice of Napa Valley, 3299 Claremont Way, Napa, 94558.
The Napa Valley Register 11/14/2001
3. Barker, Robert L. "Pete" Sr. Born: 5 August 1927 Died: 19 November 2005
War: WWII
Branch of Service: Navy
Grave Inscription: US Navy World War II
Notes: None
Robert L. "Pete" Barker Sr.
NAPA - Robert L. Barker Sr., known to friends and family as "Pete," passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005
in Napa at the age of 78 years. A native of Anthony, N.M., Pete was born on Aug. 5, 1927 to Robert and
Myrtle (Hester) Barker. He and his family moved to Napa when he was 6 years old. He was reared and
educated here. During World War II, Pete joined in the U.S. Navy and served in the Asiatic/Pacific Theater.
Upon discharge, he returned to Napa and took a job with the Department of Forestry as a truck driver. He
then started working at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo as a fireman and truck driver, a job he held for
nearly 17 years. As a member of Teamsters Union Local No. 490, he then drove trucks for C-Line Trucking of
Napa. Before retiring, he went to work for the Napa County Road Department, also as a truck driver. Besides
the Teamsters Union, Pete was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Napa and a long-time volunteer
at Yountville Cemetery.
Pete is survived by his children, Bob Barker Jr. of Napa, Susanne Heath of Hidden Valley Lake and Shannon L.
Barker of Vallejo. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-
granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Barker, in 2000, and his daughter, Paulette Clark
in 1977.
Friends are invited to attend funeral services at 1 p.m. Monday, with Chaplain Lee Shaw officiating, at the
Chapel of Richard Pierce Funeral Service, 1660 Silverado Trail, Napa.
Interment will be in Yountville Cemetery, Yountville. Visitation will be between the hours of noon and 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday at the mortuary. Memorial contributions to Yountville Cemetery, P.O. Box 2256,
Yountville, CA 94599 are requested. You are invited to sign an online guestbook for Pete at www.rpfsc.com.
Napa Valley Register 11/23/2005
4. Barker, William Thomas Born: 24 July 1879 Died: 23 February 1969
War: Unknown
Branch of Service: Not applicable
Notes: United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933 draft
registration card
BARKER
In Fairfield, Sunday, Feb. 23, 1969, William Thomas Barker, husband of the late Agnes Barker; father of Alan
Barker, Vallejo, Launceston T. A. Barker, Daily [sic] City, Eugene Ouartermaine, San Francisco, and the late
Ferdinand F. Ouartermaine; brother-in-law of Margaret Swift, Napa; grandfather of Marlan Barker, Vallejo,
Maryallan Randleman, Sacramento, Mayalana Kernan, Vallejo, Thomas Barker, San Rafael, and the late Alan
Jeantary; also survived by many great-grand-children.
A native of England, aged 89 years. Member of F&AM Bermuda Lodge since 1913. Friends are invited to attend
services Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs St., Napa, with
interment at Yountville Cemetery.
5. Bingham, Charles Henry Born: January 1843 Died: 13 February 1932

War: Civil War
Branch of Service: Union Army
Grave Inscription: Co. B. 16 Illinois Inf.
Notes: Old Cemetery Ledger states Co. B. 16 ILL Inf.
More information about Charles Henry Binghams life and military records are available
at Dean Enderlins website at www.deanenderlin.com, under the George C. Yount
Pioneer Cemetery - Civil War veterans link.
He is not buried at the Veterans Home Cemetery as noted in his obituary.
Hold Bingham Funeral Today
Funeral services for the late Charles H. Bingham, member of the Veterans Home who passed away several days
ago, will be held this afternoon at two o'clock at the Veterans Home, under the direction of the Treadway
parlors. Interment will be in the Veterans Home cemetery.
The Napa Journal 02/13/1932
6. Dr. Brannick, Thomas Leonard Born: 13 September 1921 Died: 12 July 1983
War: WWII
Grave Inscription: US Navy
Notes: None
Dr. Thomas Leonard Brannick
Thomas Leonard Brannick, M.D., 61, died Tuesday in his office at Napa State Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr.
Brannick was born in Bridgeport, Conn. on Sept. 13, 1921. He was raised in Bridgeport, received his early
education there and attended the University of Illinois at Champaign. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served
in the American and European theaters during the war. He received his bachelor of science degree in
metallurgical engineering in 1944. After his discharge from the Navy, he attended the University of Illinois at
Chicago where he received his bachelor of science degree in pre-med, his master of science degree in physiology
and his doctorate in medicine with honors. He interned at Cincinnati General Hospital and did graduate work at
the University of Minnesota Graduate School with the Mayo foundation.
Dr. Brannick served his residency in medicine from 1953 to 1955 and his residency in psychiatry from 1956 to
1959. He was a staff doctor in psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic from 1959 to 1967. He was also a consultant in
psychiatry for IBM and the Department of Corrections in Minnesota. He came to California in 1970 and settled in
Napa at that time. He instituted the Adolescent Care Program at Napa State Hospital and subsequently became
its director.
For the last ten years he had been a member of the faculty of the professional education department at Napa
State Hospital as well as a public health officer for Napa State Hospital. Additionally, he has been a consultant
for the California Department of Corrections and held a private psychiatric practice.
He was a member of the Napa County Medical Society, the California Medical Society, the American Medical
Association, the Northern California Psychiatric Medicine Association and the Group for the Advancement of
Psychiatry and was the president of the medical staff at Napa State Hospital during 1979-1980.
Dr. Brannick is survived by three sons, Timothy of Las Vegas, Nev., Michael of Bowling Green, Ohio, and Daniel of
London, England; one sister, Barbara Ford of Trumball, Conn., and one grandson.
Friends are invited to attend funeral services on Friday at noon at St. Mary's Episcopal Church with the Rev.
Stephen Carpenter officiating. Private interment will be at Yountville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
direction of Richard Pierce Funeral Service.
The family suggest that memorial contributions be made to the Napa County Medical Society Scholorship Fund,
P.O. Box 2158, Napa, Ca 94559.
7. Browne, Glenn Gordon Born: 17 December 1917 Died: 19 March 2009

War: WWII
Grave Inscription: From Dust thou came
To dust returneth
Was not spoken of the soul
Sunset and evening star and one clear call for me
So let there be no moaning of the bar when I have put to sea.
Notes: Son of Joseph Stacy and Emily Gordon Brown. Served in US Naval Intelligence in the
Pacific Theatre 1942-1945. He leaves wife;one daughter and one son; three
grandchildren;and two sisters.
Glenn Browne
NAPA
Banker and founding partner of Cartlidge & Browne Winery, Glenn Gordon Browne died at his home on March
19, 2009. Born in Park City, Utah, on Dec. 17, 1917, to Joseph Stacy and Emily Gordon Brown, he spent his youth
among the Wasatch Mountains and during the winter months he would ride six miles in a horse-drawn sleigh to
attend school.
Moving to Berkeley, Calif., he attended the University of California from 1934-1936. From 1942-1945, he served
with U.S. Naval Intelligence in the Pacific Theatre. From 1936-1958, Glenn was the assistant vice president and
regional manager of the Federal Land Bank in Berkeley, where he met and married his wife, Barbara Ann
Jameyson, in 1948.
Glenn's distinguished career in both the public and private sector included fiscal agent for Farm Credit Banks of
the United States, and deputy governor/director of land bank services, FCA/Washington. Working on behalf of
the U.S. State Department, he was special consultant to various foreign governments in the area of credit and
agricultural banking, which included South Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Nepal and Egypt. He also spent
five years in Korea as assistant program director for economic policy in the chief investment and finance division
of AID. In the private sector from 1968-1972, he was general partner of Chas E. Quincy & Co. of New York City. In
1980, he joined with Tony Cartlidge to establish the Cartlidge & Browne Winery, producing its first vintage in
1980.
As a young man, Glenn loved tennis, gardening, and music, which led him to become an active supporter of the
Lincoln Theater in Yountville and helped guide its recent renovation.
He leaves his wife, Barbara; daughter, Linda Rodgers of Indianapolis, Ind.; son, Daniel of Charlotte, N.C.; three
grandchildren: Lindsey Ann, Michael and Taylor; and sisters, Jeane Eppenberger and Ella Ingham.
Contributions in his memory can be made to the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery or the American Cancer
Society.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family online at www.treadandwiggerfuneralchapel.com.
8. Reverend Buckner, Nickerson"Nixon" S. Born: 11 October 1840 Died: 18 April 1918

War: Civil War
Military Rank: Captain
Grave Inscription: CO. 1 79 ILL. INF.
Notes: He was a member of Calistoga's Gov. Morton Post, No. 41, GAR, and served as Post
Chaplain for a number of years up to the time of his death. He was a CPL in the 21st
Illinois Infantry during the Civil War, and was later CPT of Co. I, 79th Illinois Infantry.
Buckner died in Pacific Grove, but his remains were brought to Yountville to be laid to
rest next to those of two of his children.
More information about Rev. Nixon Buckners life and military records are available at
Dean Enderlins website at www.deanenderlin.com, under the George C. Yount
PASSED TO HIS REWARD
Preacher, Educator and Civil War Veteran Answers the Final Call
Rev. Nickerson Buckner, of Pacific Grove, Cal., died at his home April 18,1918, at the ripe old age of 78 years.
Rev. Buckner for many ears was a preaching elder in the M. E. Church in the state of Kansas, also preached at
many points in California in and at Takoma, Washington. He was also president of a college at Ashland, Oregon
for a time, but most of his life was spent in preaching the gospel, and his lifes work was well crowned with
success. He was loved, honored, and respected wherever he was known. Rev. Bucker was born and grew to
manhood in Clark County, Ill., and was one of Illinois most favored sons. At the beginning of the Civil War he was
among the first to volunteer and entered the service as one of General Grants regiment, the 21st Illinois, and
endured the hardships of many battles until the end, and was honorably discharged. After the war he retuned to
his lifes work, that of a pastor, and was faithful to the last. Rev. Buckner was a brother of our old friend E.
Buckner, of this city, who has the honor of being the last living member of that distinguished family of eleven
children, 7 boys and 4 girls. Mr. Buckner is much grieved by the death of his last brother and has the sympathy
of his many friends. May he live many years to safeguard the old family name of Buckner.
Napa Daily Journal 04/24/1918
9. Buszdieker, Henry A. Born: 12 January 1888 Died: 17 October 1960

War: WWI
Military Rank: Chauffeur First Class
Notes: May 30, 1961 cemetery plaque reads, May we remember his great efforts in behalf of
the Historical Cemetery, Native Daughters, Yountville Cemetery Association.
Henry A. Buszdieker, 73-year-old Yountville resident credited with sparking the restoration of the community's
historic cemetery, died yesterday at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Oakland where he had been a patient
for the past three weeks.
Mr. Buszdieker spearheaded the restoration of the cemetery in 1958, and since that time had remained active in
the project now supported by numerous civic and fraternal groups.
He was a native Californian and enlisted for service in World War I on July 31, 1917, at Red Bluff, Mr. Buszdieker
served in the 11th Aerial Squadron as a chauffeur first class, and remained active in veterans affairs until his
death.
Postmaster, Clerk
Mr. Buszdieker was postmaster and clerk in the general store at Manton, Tehama County, for many years, and
entered the Veterans Home following his retirement in 1952. In 1956 he moved to Madison Street, Yountville.
He was a member of Red Bluff Lodge B.P.O. Elks and Native Sons of the Golden West; Veterans of Foreign Wars
and Veterans of World War I at the Veterans Home.
Surviving are three sisters, Lena Childs of Red Bluff, Elizabeth Hosto of Petaluma and Matilda Cochrane of
Redding; and two brothers, Edward Buszdieker of Redding and Gus Buszdieker of Petaluma. Funeral services will
be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Richard Pierce Funeral Service, 1660 Silverado Tr. at Lincoln
Avenue. Interment will be in Yountville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Yountville
Cemetery Assn. in care of Mrs. Louis Thomas, secretary, or Jack Forrester, president, at Yountville.
10. Byers, James W. Born: September 1845 Died: 10 November 1926
War: Civil War
Military Rank: Private
Grave Inscription: CO. H. 50 ILL. INF.
Notes: Civil War Veteran. served with Company H, 50th Illinois Infantry Regiment.
More information about James Byers life and military records are available at Dean
Enderlins website at www.deanenderlin.com, under the George C. Yount Pioneer
Cemetery - Civil War veterans link.
DEATH CLAIMS JAMES BYERS, AGED VETERAN
Coombs Street Resident Passed Away Wednesday Night

James W. Byers, a veteran of the Civil War passed away at a hospital in Napa Wednesday evening after an
extended illness. His home was at 115 Coombs street.
Mr. Byers, with his wife, moved to Napa six years ago from Provo, Utah. He was a native of Pennsylvania. In
addition to the widow, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. H. A. Ruth, of Brooklyn, New York.
The deceased was a member of Napa Post, Grand Army of the Republic, and the Odd Fellows Lodge of Shelley,
Idaho. Under the auspices of Napa Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., funeral services will be conducted at the D. C. Treadway Co.
Chapel at 2 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, and burial will be made in Yountville Cemetery.
11. Calden, Frederick Rosealvin Born: 1847 Died: 12 June 1899

War: Civil War
Branch of Service: Marine
Grave Inscription: CO.M 2 ME CAV.
Notes: More information about Frederick R. Caldens life and military records are available at
Obituary or Article: None found
12. Reverend Callison, John Jay Born: 17 August 1892 Died: 28 March 1988
War: WWI
Branch of Service: Army Air Corps
Notes: Married 1933. Article about the Rev. Jay and Mrs. Callison in the Yountville Sun
newspaper dated May 8, 2014 pages six and eight.
John Callison
John Jay Callison, 95, died Monday at his home. Mr. Callison was born in Port Angeles, Wash., on Aug. 17, 1892
to John G. and Anna Lewis Callison. The family moved to Santa Rosa in 1906.
Mr. Callison was a cowboy in Shasta County before World War I. He served in the Army Air Corps in France from
1917 to 1918.
Mr. Callison married Dorothy Eastoe in 1919. After she died in 1926, he joined his father and brother in running
a dairy in Santa Rosa. Mr. Callison married Muriel Helene Bsant [sic] on July 15, 1933, in Reno, Nev. They moved
to Yountville, where he was minister of the Community Church and assistant chaplain at the Veterans Home.
Mr. Callison, a well-known Bible teacher, taught many classes in area churches.
He was active in youth programs and formed the Fisherman's Club and a basketball team that competed against
valley schools.
He worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard from 1941 until retiring in 1962. Mr. Callison enjoyed the out doors
and fishing. He was a member of the Christian Businessmen's Association and the Gideon Bible Society.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Callison is survived by two sons, Charles of Mountain Home, Idaho, and John of Napa;
a daughter, Thomasine Rogers of Napa; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Napa, 2590 First St., by the Revs.
George B. Scripture and John M. Hadley. Burial will be in Yountville Cemetery. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m.
Thursday at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623 Coombs St., Napa.
The family suggests contributions to Napa Valley Christian School, P.O. Box 4288, Napa, CA 94558.
The Napa Register and the Yountville Sun 03/30/1988
13. Capelli, John B. Born: 30 September 1870 Died: 26 February 1939

War: Spanish American War
Branch of Service: Unknown
Notes: United States Index to Service Records, War with Spain, 1898
Passes After Long Illness
Last rites were held at the Catholic church Wednesday morning at 9:30 for John B. Capelli, 88, who died in a
Napa hospital Sunday afternoon. Father O'Flynn officiated at the services, and interment was in the Yountville
cemetery.
Pallbearers were Paul Arata, A. Micheli, Pasquale Micheli, Joseph Forni, E. P. Moulis and M. Mori.
Capelli had been ill for five months. He Was well known in St. Helena and the valley generally, to which he came
from Italy 43 year ago. He is survived by his son, John B. Capelli, Jr., and a daughter Mrs. Estella Miller, of
Englewood, The Morrison parlors were in charge of arrangements.
14. Capito, James Nelson Born: 8 May 1941 Died: 31 August 1994
War: Vietnam
Grave Inscription: US Army Vietnam
Notes: None
James Capito
NAPA James Nelson Capito died in Napa on Wednesday. He was born in Napa, California, on May 8, 1941. He
was 53. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Osmond O. Capito.
A native of Napa, he attended Yountville Grammar School and graduated from Napa High School in 1959. While
in high school he was active on the track team. He was a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West,
Holderman Parlor. He entered the U.S. Army in 1960 and later returned to Napa to work in various fields. In
recent years he had been taking care of his aunt in his home.
He is survived by his brother, Gerald Capito of Napa; and one niece and one nephew.
Friends are invited to a service by the Native Sons of the Golden West on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. at the
Claffey and Rota Funeral Home, 1975 Main Street in Napa. Donations may be made to the Humane Society of
Napa, P.O. Box 695, Napa, CA 94559.
15. Cassaday, James A. Born: 1880 Died: 8 October 1917

Notes: BAT K 3rd ART.
James Cassaday Dies
James A. Cassaday, after a long and painful illness, passed away this morning at 2:15 o'clock at the home of his
mother, Mrs. L. Cassaday, in Yountville. Those surviving are his mother, his wife, a little son, Woodrow, and
seven brothers and sisters. Deceased was a Spanish War Veteran, a native of California, aged 37 years.
Time of funeral will be announced later.
Napa Daily Register 10/08/1917
16. Castellano, James T. Jim Born: 23 March 1921 Died: 11 May 2016
War: Unknown
Military Rank: Captain
Grave Inscription: CPT USAAC
Notes: Cremains flown from Oxford, Florida to be buried with wife.
Source: Yountville Sun, 08/11/2016, page 7
James was a captain in the U.S. Army. Source: www.legacy.com

Cremains flown from Oxford, Florida to be buried with wife. Source: Yountville Sun. 08/11/2016, page 7
James passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. James was a resident of Oxford, Florida. James was a captain
in the U.S. Army. Private services.
www.legacy.com Visited 04/11/2017
17. Cathcart, Elmo Leverage Born: 19 October 1898 Died: 12 November 1968
War: Unknown
Branch of Service: Marine Corps
Military Rank: Fire Controlman
Grave Inscription: Son
Notes: United States National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938
E. L. Cathcart
YOUNTVILLE Elmo Leverage Cathcart, 70, of Yountville, died Tuesday at a local hospital.
A native of San Francisco, Mr. Cathcart was a past commander of Sgt. Milton Sobbe Chapter 14; past
commandant of the Eight Heroes Detachment, Marine Corps League, Yountville Veterans Home; a member of
the Disabled American Veterans; past president Member Employees Association, Veterans Home in Yountville;
and a member of California State Employees Association.
A Napa County resident since 1935, he had been employed by the Veterans Home in Yountville for the past 11
years.
Mr. Cathcart is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Henry G. Travis, of Napa; and a cousin, Richard L. Weaver,
also of Napa.
Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. at Treadway and Wigger, the Rev. Erwin E. Bollinger, First
Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Yountville Cemetery.
18. Church, George Washington Born: 04 January 1844 Died: 1904 (unconfirmed)
War: Civil War
Grave Inscription: CO.1 31 OHIO INF.
Notes: Civil War Veteran. Served with Company I, 31st Ohio Infantry Regiment.
More information about George W. Churchs life and military records are available at
19. Conwell, James Born: 1831 Died: 8 May 1899
War: Civil War
Military Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Grave Inscription: LIUT. CO. B. 5th CAL INF.
Notes: Listed as a Lt. and with the surname of Cornwell in an Old Cemetery Ledger. The
discrepancy is he has another FAG memorial #23129650 with the prefix of Pvt.
More information about James Conwells life and military records are available at Dean
Coroner Kyser went to the Ingemundsen place in the Napa redwoods Tuesday and got the body of James
Conwell, who died Monday. An autopsy and inquest was held at Napa Tuesday evening, and it was found that
death was caused by acute peritonitis produced by strangulated hernia. Deceased was a native of Ireland and 68
years of age. He was a union veteran and also a former inmate of the Veterans home.
Weekly Calistogan. 05/12/1899
20. Crane, George William Jr. Born: 14 August 1924 Died: 28 November 2011
War: WWII
Grave Inscription: US Navy WWII
Notes: None
George William Crane, 87, of Yountville, beloved husband, dad and grandpa, went home with Jesus on Monday,
Nov. 28, 2011. George was born in St. Helena to George W. Crane Sr. and Rose (Blodgett) Crane and was
orphaned at age 3 1/2. He was welcomed into the family of his cousin, Elita (Botts-Watson) Bean, and was raised
in Strawberry Valley with Elita's own three children, Ralph, Jack and Barbara Watson. Elita, teacher at the one-
room schoolhouse in Strawberry, taught the children through the eighth grade. George graduated from Oroville
High School in 1942 and entered the Navy at 18, training at Farragut, Idaho and San Diego as a fire controlman.
In March of 1943, he became one of the original crew of a new Destroyer Escort, the Fessenden, with service in
convoy and escort duties in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, during which time he received two battle stars.
George married his sweetheart, Donna Akers, of Napa, on Aug. 15, 1945, one day after World War ll ended and
just after he turned 21 and she 18. After his Navy duty, the Cranes returned to Napa and George became an
electrical apprentice with Arthur Tockey at Napa Electric. George later became Vice President and General
Manager, continuing the work of electrifying the Napa Valley until his retirement in 1989, after his 43 1/2 years
"on the job." George served in Napa Kiwanis for 29 years and in Yountville Kiwanis since retirement, being
recognized many times for service and spiritual leadership. He loved cruising, RV traveling with SIRs #149, fishing
with his sons, grandsons and friends, hosting his Bible Class at his backyard Alaska wild salmon barbecues,
volunteering at the Yountville Chamber Visitor Center, telling visitors about our beautiful Napa Valley, watching
the Cactus League baseball games in March in Arizona (a big Giants fan), selling raffle tickets at all the
fundraisers in Yountville, cooking a big turkey for the family at Thanksgiving at Twain Harte, and just being a
helper and friend to any one with a need that he could fill.
George leaves his wife of 66 years, Donna; their children, Michael and Chyrle Crane, Robert and Helene Crane,
Steven and Deborah (Crane) Wallace; grandchildren, Shari and Enzo Duscenne, Michele and John Truchard, Jesse
and Monica Crane, Peter and Samantha Crane, Magdalena Crane, Clint and Brianna (Wallace) Cleveland,
Brandon, Micah and Melody Wallace; great-grandchildren, Valentina and Giada Duscenne, and Hudson, Liberty
and Taylor Truchard; sister, Barbara Lyle; and cousins, David Zumwalt and Robert Botts.
Memorial services will be Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, Napa, where George has
been a member for 70 years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to First Christian
Church, 2659 First St., Napa, 94558; Kaiser Vallejo Hospice, 1761 Broadway-Ste. 101, Vallejo, 94589; or
Yountville Kiwanis, P.O. Box 2416, Yountville, 94599.
The Yountville Sun 2011
21. Cuadrado, George G. Born: 15 November 1912 Died: 17 May 1974

War: Unknown
Grave Inscription: Pvt. US Army
Notes: None
Dies From Shot
George Cuadrado, 61, of 7058 Silverado Trail, died at Queen of the Valley Hospital Friday afternoon, the
apparent victim of a self-inflicted bullet wound, the Napa County coroners office reported.
Coroners deputies said Cuadrado was found by his wife with a gunshot wound in the chest.
The Register 05/20/1974
22. Davis, Richard Born: Unknown Died: Unknown

War: Unknown
Grave Inscription: No visible grave marker
Notes: Empty Large Plot for the Davis family with a flag pole. Assumed to be a "Richard Davis".
The only Davis who is a Veteran. The old cemetery ledger states, "Veteran (uncle)"
23. De Jarnac, Edmond Born: 1847 Died: 22 August 1927

War: Indian War
Grave Inscription: NEW YORK PVT, 8 U.S. INF.
Notes: None
INDIAN WAR VETERAN DIES
Edmund de Jarnac, 80 years old and a veteran of the Indian War, passed away at one o'clock this morning at the
Veterans Home Hospital. He had been blind for a number of years.
Mr. de Jarnac was born in France, and came to America when a young man. He enlisted in the army and served
as a soldier in the Indian War. He was also a musician and at one time played in the Veterans' Home band.
As a pupil of Miss Matilda Allison, he learned to read Braille and was one of the first to master the method at the
Home. He enjoyed reading and read a great many of the Braille method books sent out by the California State
Library.
24. Dickenson, Howard George Alten Born: 6 July 1923 Died: 10 April 2010
War: World War II
Military Rank: Scout, Rifleman, Sharpshooter
Notes: None
Howard Dickenson 1923-2010
Howard George Dickenson, a man of unflagging courage and indefatigable spirit, passed away on April 10, 2010,
at the age of 86. As ever, his wife Dawne was at his side. Born on July 6, 1923, in Oakland, Calif., Howard was the
only child of Alta Jane and Howard Harold Dickenson, a Napa County supervisor of 16 years. Howard was a fifth-
generation Californian, hailing from pioneers who traveled west alongside the Donner Party in 1846.
Howard moved to Napa with his parents in 1927 and attended local schools. He graduated from Napa High
School in 1941, where he was senior class president and Most Valuable Player of the football team, also earning
honors as a member of the All North Bay League team.
Howard entered UC Berkeley in 1941 and remained a proud Old Blue for his entire life. He played "Ramblers"
football and rugby for Cal before entering the service, and was president of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and a
member of Skull & Keys and Beta Beta.
College was interrupted in 1942 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in the 96th Infantry Division,
Company C, 383rd Infantry Regiment, as a scout, rifleman and sharpshooter in the Asia-Pacific Theater, landing
in both Leyte and Okinawa, where he was wounded in battle. In addition to the Purple Heart, he was awarded
the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Battle Stars, and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with two
Bronze Battle Stars. Along with his band of brothers in his division, nicknamed "The Deadeyes," he was
subsequently awarded the Bronze Star. The Deadeyes are one of only a handful of entire divisions ever to be
awarded the Presidential Citation for Extraordinary Heroism.
After the war, Howard graduated from Cal in 1947 and entered Hastings Law School, earning his law degree in
1950. Soon after, Howard returned to Napa and wed Joanne Cardiff (DePuy), with whom he raised three
children: Georgine (George-Therese), Chuck and John. Howard embarked upon his lengthy and successful legal
career in 1951, hanging his shingle in downtown Napa. He associated briefly with Jim Boitano, before Boitano
was elected district attorney. In 1964, Howard joined forces with Joe Peatman and Jim Fogarty, founding the
venerable law firm bearing their name: Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty.
Howard married his soul mate, native Napan Dawne Pelissa Hoxsey, in 1979. Together, they traveled the world
and entertained friends, enjoying life to its fullest. Time spent at their table included great food, fine wine and
lively conversation.
Howard was a man of broad and varied interests; each day brought the prospect of new friends and adventures.
He was president of the Napa County Bar Association and Kiwanis, and his many other affiliations include Napa
Valley Symphony, Red Cross, Elks Lodge, Native Sons of the Golden West and the Tennessee Squires, not to
mention numerous breakfast and lunch clubs and winetasting groups. Howard is survived by his wife, Dawne;
daughter George-Therese; son Chuck, his wife Janine and their sons Adam and Kevin; son John, his wife
Margarita and their sons Marc, Miguel and Ian; stepson Andrew Hoxsey, his wife Nancy and their daughters
Kendall and Morgaen; and stepson David Hoxsey and his wife Angela.
Howard was very appreciative of the care he received at Queen of the Valley Medical Center, The Meadows of
Napa Valley and Napa Valley Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations in Howard's memory are appreciated to
Queen of the Valley Medical Center Foundation, Napa Valley Hospice or a charity of your choice. Never at a loss
for words, Howard is fondly remembered raising his glass in a grand salutation to his family and friends. A
celebration of Howard's life will be held at Howard and Dawne's home on May 6, at 11 a.m. Interment will be
private at the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery.
25. Donaldson, Eugene C. Born: Unknown Died: 9 March 1926

Grave Inscription: CALIFORNIA SERGT. 23. U.S. INF.
Notes: None
Eugene Donaldson Dies at Mare Island; Interment at Yountville
Eugene Donaldson, aged 56 years and a son of the late Joseph P. Donaldson, pioneer resident of Yountville,
Napa County, passed away after a long illness due to heart trouble in the Naval Hospital at Mare Island Navy
Yard at an early hour this morning.
The remains will be brought to Yountville, Napa County, and will be interred there at a date to be announced
later.
Deceased was a veteran of the Spanish-American war.
He is survived by two sons, Elwin Donaldson, who is in the service and who is at present stationed at Manila;
Laurence Donaldson, of Concord, Contra Costa County; one daughter, Mrs. Earl Sharp of Vallejo.
There are also three sisters: Mrs. T. J. Burns of Vallejo; Mrs. Nellie Enos of Coronado; and Mrs. Katie Sarti of
Martinez. A brother, Harry Donaldson, of Napa County, also survives.
The Napa Daily Register 03/09/1926
26. Dozier, Anthony White Jr. Born: 23 January 1842 Died: 31 October 1874
War: Civil War
Branch of Service: Confederate Army
Grave Inscription: A.W. Dozier, Georgetown, So. CA, Jan. 23, 1842, Died in Yountville, Cal.,
Oct. 31, 1874
Plaque inscription: Though taken from the earth so young. He leaves in a

multitude of hearts, a living testament of his genius, his worth and his
devoted piety. A brighter mind never lived, a purer heart never died.
Notes: Civil War Veteran. Served with 6th Regiment South Carolina Cavalry
(Aiken's Partisans).
Dozier's first name was provided by FAG member #46903322.
Old Cemetery Ledger states: Born in Georgetown, SC. Died in Yountville,
CA.
More information about Anthony W. Dozier, Jr.s life and military records
are available at Dean Enderlins website at www.deanenderlin.com,
under the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery - Civil War veterans link.
An article with historical information about Pvt. Anthony White Dozier, Jr. can be found in the Napa Valley
Register online newspaper archives. The article was published on 11/10/1999 and written by Register staff writer
Jody Collins. Type or click on the link to view the article.
https://dr652a.bmiimaging.com/index?datasetName=Napa%20County%20Library&DocumentType=NAPA%20VALLEY%20RE
GISTER&Year=1999&Month=NOVEMBER&q=dozier
27. Dulinsky, George L. Bud Born: 26 November 1927 Died: June 2015
War: World War II
Military Rank: Gunner
Notes:
George L. Bud Dulinsky died suddenly in Centralia, WA while waiting to attend his great-granddaughters
wedding. He was born in San Francisco on November 26, 1927. Bud was an 80 year resident of Yountville. He
attended Yountville Grammar School and Napa High. In 1945, Bud enlisted in the US Army Air Corps and served
in Guam for two years as a gunner on a B-29.
Bud met Barbara Burnside when he was home on leave from Guam in Yountville in 1949. They were married on
January 22,1950 in Napa. After his discharge from the USAF, Bud owned a service station in Yountville. In 1956,
Bud and Barbara built the Cash & Carry grocery store and operated it with their two children for many years.
Bud was elected to Yountvilles first City Council in 1964. Bud also ran the family backhoe business.
Bud loved to fish, hunt and go abalone diving with his family and friends. He enjoyed working in his vegetable
garden.
Bud was a 59 year member of the Native Sons of the Golden West Holderman #316 and was a member of the
Yountville Volunteer Fire Department and he served on the Yountville Cemetery Board for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Barbara Dulinsky of Corning, son George W. Dulinsky (Jackie) of Orland,
daughter Beatrice G. Dulinsky of Gerber; six grandchildren: Rebecca, Andrew, Kathie, Reese, Brinda, and Daniel;
three step-grandchildren: Randy, Terri, and Ryan; eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren;
many nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents Beatrice L. and
George H. Dulinsky, brother Clyde Dulinsky, sister Garnet Campbell and infant son Byrl.
A graveside service will be held at Yountville Cemetery on July 11, 2015 at 11:00am. A lunch will follow at the
park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Native Sons of the Golden West cleft pallet [sic] fund.
Memories and notes of sympathy may be shared at claffeyandrota.com.
28. Eckel, Henry B. Born: 1835 Died: 10 July 1917

War: Civil War
Notes: Private in the Union Army Civil war pension US Infantry Veterans Home Yountville in
1900.
More information about Henry B. Eckels life and military records are available at Dean
1. Death of Henry B. Eckel
Henry B. Eckel, a veteran, 82 years of age, a native of New Jersey, passed away at the Veterans Home
hospital Tuesday.
Surviving are a brother and sister, Stewart Eckel of San Francisco, and Elizabeth Eckel of Yountville.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Treadway Funeral Chapel on Coombs Street.
Interment will be made in Tulocay cemetery [sic].
2. H. B. Eckel, a veteran, died at the Veterans Home Hospital on Tuesday. He was a native of New Jersey and
aged 82 years. Surviving him are a brother and sister, Stewart Eckel of San Francisco and Elizabeth Eckel of
Yountville.
Weekly Calistogan 07/13/1917
29. Edwards, Alfred Mitchell Born: 1844 Died: 12 September 1926

War: Civil War
Grave Inscription: CO. A 45 ILL. INF.
Notes: Information found in Old Cemetery Ledger.
Note: Discrepancy on infantry regiment. His grave marker and Old cemetery ledger
states 45th and FAG memorial states 54. Dean Enderlin notes it as 45th Illinois
regiment.
More information about Pvt. Alfred M. Edwards life and military records are
available at Dean Enderlins website at www.deanenderlin.com, under the George
C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery - Civil War veterans link.
30. Fay, Nathan Born: 30 January 1914 Died: 14 February 2001

War: WWII
Grave Inscription: Grapegrower
Notes: None
Renowned Napa Valley grape-grower Nathan Fay died at his home Wednesday, Feb. 14. at the age of 86. He had
struggled with Parkinsons disease for many years.
The Oakland native gained fame among his peers for taking the risk of planting the first cabernet sauvignon
grapes in the Stags Leap District, a region many in the industry in the early 1960s felt was too cool for what is
today one of the appellations prized grape varieties.
In planting those initial 15 acres of vines, Nathan Fay laid the groundwork for what the Stags Leap winegrowing
district has become today.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Fay attended the Michigan School of Mining prior to settling in the Napa
Valley.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, of Yountville; a sister, Jane Bryan, of San Rafael; nephew Peter Bryan and
his wife, Mary Ann, or Napa; and niece Nancy Chambers, of Solana Beach; three stepsons; and many step-
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 51 years, Nellie, who died in December or 1995.
19152001
Fay Vineyards, Stags Leap District
Nathan Fay
Although trained as a mining engineer, after serving in World War II Nathan Fay wanted to farm. He and his wife
Nellie came to Napa Valley from Visalia in 1951. He bought 205 acres in what is now Stags Leap District, tended
its diverse crops and studied new varieties of grape to plant. Farm adviser Jim Lider recommended Cabernet
Sauvignon. In 1961, Nathans Cabernet was the first significant planting south of Oakville.
In 1967, Nathan had the chance to buy additional acreage then in prunes. He asked his good friend and fellow
home winemaker, Father TomTurnbull, to come in on half. Tom and his wife, Mary Jane, who lived in the St.
Johns rectory on Stone Crest in Napa, bought their half, planted Merlot at Nathans suggestionhe said it
caused less stressand built an adobe house into which they moved after eleven years of making every brick of
it themselves.
Nathan planted more Cabernet and Merlot on his new acreage and sold his grapes to Charles Krug, Phelps, Heitz
(Heitz Cellars produced five vintages designated Fay Vineyard),Chimney Rock, and Carneros Creek as well as to
avid home winemakers such as Earl Thollander. Nathans own homemade wine had inspired Warren Winiarski to
buy land and make wine next door to Nathan. In 1986, Nathan sold most of his vineyard to Warren and a patch
to Joe Phelps. He and Nellie continued to live in their house on Warrens land. In 1988 Father Tom Turnbull died
and in 1995 Nellie Fay passed away. Nathan and Mary Jane married in 1996, and Nathan moved into the adobe;
he and Mary Jane looked after her vineyard and he oversaw Turn bull home winemaking until his death. Stags
Leap District Winegrowers, in Nathans honor, annually fund a graduate student in viticultural research in the
Viticulture and Enology Department at UC Davis. In 2006 Mary Jane donated Nathans farming journals to the
Napa Valley Wine Library.
Dick says Nathan introduced him to the art and joy of grape growing and winemaking by giving Dick his first
taste of homemade wine, a 1978 Cabernet that spoiled him from the start, never to becomeunspoiled. Dick
spent several sessions interviewing and photographing Nathan.
Napa Valley Wine Library Association
31. Ferguson, Walter Leslie Born: 1837 Died: 27 August 1911

War: Civil War
Branch of Service: Kentucky Infantry Regiment and Cavalry
Grave Inscription: CO 1 20 KY TNT
Notes: More information about Walter L. Fergusons life and military records are available at
CALLED HENCE
Walter Ferguson Passed Away at Veterans Home Sunday
Walter Ferguson, Postmaster at Yountville, died Sunday evening at the hospital at the Veterans Home, where he
had been undergoing treatment for the past month. Death was duo to rheumatism and a complication of
troubles.
He was 74 years of age, and had resided in California for the past 40 years. He was a member of Company I of
the 20th Kentucky Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. He leaves besides the widow, these children: Miss
Annie, Arthur and Charles Ferguson of Yountville, and Mrs. S. H. Miller, who resides in the East.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence at Yountville, under the auspices of
Unity Post, G. A. R.
The funeral of the late Walter Ferguson was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence at
Yountville. The remains were interred in the family plot in the Yountville cemetery.

W. FERGUSON
Postmaster of Yountville and Prominent Citizen of Upper Valley, Dies Suddenly in the Hospital at Veterans
Home.
Walter Ferguson, who had been Postmaster at Yountville for many years and had been a prominent and highly
respected resident of that section, passed away at seven o'clock Sunday evening at the hospital at the Veterans
Home.
He had been in the hospital for over a month, being treated for rheumatism and a complication of troubles, yet
it was not generally realized that his condition was so critical and his death came as a severe shock to the
members of his household and his many friends.
Deceased was 74 years of age. He had been a resident of California for some forty years. He was a member of
Co. I of the 20th Kentucky Infantry during the civil [sic] war.
Mr. Ferguson was a leading member of the Yountville Methodist church [sic] and was ever prominent in church
work.
Besides his sorrow-stricken widow these children are left to mourn his demise, Mrs. S. H. Miller, whose home is
in the east, and Miss Annie, Arthur and Charles Ferguson of Yountville.
The funeral will be held at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon from the family residence in Yountville and will be
under the auspices of Unity Post, G.A.R., of which deceased was an honored member.

Obituary courtesy of Dean Enderlin.
The funeral of the late Walter Ferguson took place from the family residence Tuesday afternoon and was
attended by many people throughout the valley, and a big crowd of veterans from the Home were present to
pay their last respects to their friend and comrade.
Walter Ferguson had been a mighty good friend to them during his years of residence in Yountville. Many are
the times they had listened to this good man's advise [sic] during their wayward spells and had been benefited
thereby.
The Rev. Dr. U. E. Partridge of St. Helena officiated at the services at the house, and at the grave in the town
cemetery Unity Post No. 171, G.A.R., commanded by Ambrose Grow, took charge of the services, which were
most impressive. Never before did Funeral Director, Veteran J. B. Pierpont, ever deliver the beautiful Grand
Army of the Republic's Funeral Ritual as he did this day. Many tears stained the eyes of that large assemblage
during the services.
During life Mr. Ferguson (and wife) were prominent in church affairs and he was a man of high attainments and
one who had a host of friends who regarded him as a most valuable citizen. On account of the physical
condition of the grief stricken wife of the deceased, the firing squad omitted firing the regular number of volleys
over the grave. The choir of ladies present sang "Nearer My God to Thee," then the benediction was
pronounced by Dr. Partridge and Bugler Lynch sounded "taps" over the grave and the honored and esteemed
veteran and citizen was laid to rest.
To mourn his loss Mr. Ferguson leaves a sorrowing wife and four children and many other relatives, all living in
this county except two, Mrs. F. H. Miller, a daughter in the east, and Charles Ferguson of Vallejo. The other two
are: Miss Annie and Arthur.
The following lines we offer as a fitting tribute to the dead soldier:
"Cease firing." See the shattered red

Thin battle-line "at ease," the while
The muffled drums from file to file
Roll out the Assembly of the Dead.
"Cease firing." By high Lookout's hill,

By dark Bull Run, by Mobile's bench,
And where the once-stained rivers reach
To Gulf and sea, the guns are still.
"Cease firing." Lo, along the great
Red field of Gettysburg the rain
Makes the grass above the slain
The nesting dove coos to her mate.
"Cease firing." Now the battle blade

Beat into harvest-hook doth reap --
The blood-tinged spear-head furrows deep
Where erstwhile plowed the cannonade.
"Cease firing." Fierce war disappears,

The blossoms pall its graves today;
The soldiers of the Blue and Gray
Strike hands across the riven years.
"Cease firing." Now the bugle calls

Over the buried here "cease!"
Over the sleeping soldier peace
Soft as a benediction falls.
32. Fields, Otto Jess Born: 14 January 1886 Died: 28 January 1976
War: WWI
Grave Inscription: PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I
Notes: Middle name taken from Find A Grave memorial.
Otto Jess Fields, 90, 3130 N. Jefferson St., died Wednesday at the Hy-Lond Convalescent Hospital. Mr. Fields was
born in Logansport, Ind, and had lived in Stanford, Neb., and Rexford, Ka.. In 1902 he moved to Forrestville, Ore,
and later joined the U.S. Army in Vancouver, Wash, in 1918. He served in the Tank Corps and after World War I
he resided in Casper, Wyo.
In 1919 he moved to Napa and worked for Bill Coffield Construction and Mahoney Brothers and at Lincoln
school and Victory Hospital. He retired from Mare Island as a carpenter in 1946.
He was a charter member of American Legion and Woodsmen of the World.
Survivors include a sister, Goldie Fry of New Port, Ore; a brother, Elisha Fields of Portland, Ore, and four
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to attend services 2 p.m. Saturday at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel with the Rev,
Erwin Bollinger officiating. Interment will be in Yountville cemetery.
33. Gates, Thurman Lee Born: 26 November 1919 Died: 12 June 1989
War: WWII and Korean War
Grave Inscription: The first elected Mayor, City of Yountville.
Notes: None
First elected Yountville mayor Gates is dead
By L. PIERCE CARSON
Register Staff Writer
The first elected mayor of the Town of Yountville, Thurman Lee Gates, 69, died Monday at Queen of the Valley
Hospital after a lengthy illness.
A veteran of Yountville politics, Mr. Gates served two terms as mayor and a total of 12 years as councilman.
He and his wife, Ella, were instrumental in the effort to incorporate Yountville.
"You always knew where Thurman Gates stood," said Yountville restaurateur Don Schmitt, who served on the
council with Gates for nearly a decade.
"We had a lot of differences along the way," Schmitt added, "but when it came to things that really counted, we
always got together.
Thurman Gates was not a man with ulterior motives. He told you where he stood on every issue and I
appreciated that."
Mr. Gates was born on Nov. 26, 1919, in Roseville, Ark., and raised and educated in Ozark, Ark.
When he was 17 years old, he came to California and lived in the Bakersfield area until World War II when he
moved to Richmond.
Prior to moving to Richmond, Mr. Gates married Ella K. Ussery in 1940.
From 1945 to 1946 he served in the U.S. Army, part of the time in Korea.
Mr. Gates worked in the asbestos industry for 18 years.
In 1959, he moved to Yountville where he was co-owner and operator of the Gateway Mobile Home Lodge.
A member of Silverado Country Club and the Napa Municipal Golf Course, he was an excellent golfer.
He also enjoyed traveling by motor home, and his family and friends.
Mr. Gates is survived by his wife, Ella K. of Napa; his son, Truman of Saratoga; a brother, Calvin of Elk Grove; a
sister, Esther Nichols of Kerman; also two sisters and one brother in Arkansas; and one grandson.
Private family services were held at Yountville Cemetery under the direction of Richard Pierce Funeral Services,
Napa.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
34. Ghirardi, Antone Born: 1856 Died: 6 April 1927

War: WWI
Notes: My source for his Army service in WW I is a family member. Known by Anton, Anthone,
Antonio.
Lived at Yountville Veterans Home in 1900 need to be a veteran to live there
Anton Ghirardi Funeral Tomorrow
Funeral services for the late Anton Ghirardi, Yountville resident who passed away yesterday in Oakland, will be
held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow from the Webber Funeral Parlors and interment will be made in Tulocay Cemetery.
35. Grigsby, Franklin T. Born: 15 August 1829 Died: 7 July 1893

War: Mexican-American War
Notes: States Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926 cannot confirm birth/death death with
pension received
A SUDDEN DEATH.
F. T. Grigsby Expires Suddenly While Sitting in a Chair
Franklin T. Grigsby, familiarly known among his acquaintances as "Uncle Doc" Grigsby, died suddenly at his
home at Windy Flat, on the Berryessa road, Friday afternoon at about 2 o'clock. Mr. Grigsby has been a sufferer
from heart disease for some time, and no doubt his sudden taking off is attributable to that cause. Mr. Grigsby
was a Mexican War veteran, and was a pioneer of the California pioneers, having come to this State in 1845, and
participated in the raising of the famous Bear Flag at Sonoma in 1846. He had been proprietor of the Windy Flat
House where he died for nearly a quarter of a century, and was widely known throughout the county. Deceased
was a native of Tennessee, and had he lived until the 8th day of next month would have been 64 years of age.
He leaves a wife, three sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father, Coroner
Kyser went over to Windy Flat last night to hold an inquest.
36. Grigsby, George Born: 5 September 1817 Died: 3 November 1899

Notes: States Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926 cannot confirm birth/death with pension
received
George Grigsby was born 1817 in Blount, Tenn to George A. Grigsby and Rebecca James.
His older brother was Capt John Grigsby of the Bear flag Revolt and the Grigsby/Ide
wagon train which made it in to Sutters Fort a couple of weeks before the Donner Party.
His children were Jefferson Springfield, William and George Grigsby.
Source: Find A Grave Memorial# 39298243
37. Grove, William Gabriel Born: 2 October 1846 Died: 7 February 1943
Branch of Service: Confederate Army
Grave Inscription: None
Notes: More information about William Groves life and military records are available at Dean
Confederate in the Civil War
"Former Yountville Man Dies

Private funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Napa for William G. Grove, 97, who died at his home
in Fresno, Sunday. Burial was in the family plot in Yountville cemetery.
Years ago, the deceased made his home on what was known for many years as "the old Groezinger place" in the
Western part of Yountville. The residence of Grove and his family, the hospitable home was the scene of many
social gatherings.
A native of Virginia, Mr. Grove fought with the Confederacy during the civil war. He made his home in Fresno
after the passing of his wife in 1930.
He is survived by his children, Mrs. Lily Charlton, of Fresno, Mrs. Jessie O'Connell, of Chicago, Miss Pearl Grove,
of Fresno, Cordelia Wandersford, of Oakland, and John Grove, of Seattle; a brother, Davis Grove, of Oakland,
and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren."
St. Helena Star 02/12/1943
38. Hampton, William Henry Born: 12 March 1887 Died: 17 June 1980
War: WWI
Grave Inscription: PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I
Notes: None
William Henry Hampton
William Henry Hampton, 92, died Sunday at a local convalescent hospital following a two-month illness.
Mr. Hampton was born in the Howell Mountain area and attended Howell Mountain and Yountville Grammar
Schools. Upon grammar school graduation, he worked at the Veterans Home and on valley farms before moving
to Canada around the turn of the century. He worked for nine years as a steam engineer and farm assistant.
Later he moved to Wyoming where he was employed as a roustabout in the oil fields.
In 1918 he joined the U. S. Army and saw action on the battle fields of France. During the Battle of the Argonne
Forest, he narrowly survived when a bullet pierced a shoe polish can that he carried in the shirt pocket over his
heart. Upon discharge, he traveled and worked in the west and midwest until 1930 when he returned to Napa
Valley to work with Graham and Hall Sheet Metal Company. He retired in 1957.
Mr. Hampton was a charter member of the American Legion in Napa, a former member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, as well as a former member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union of Vallejo. He enjoyed fishing,
hunting, playing and constructing guitars and rock polishing.
He is survived by his brother, John Edward Hampton of Vallejo, four nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in
death by his sister, Rita Hampton.
Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Larry Gilmore of First
United Methodist Church will officiate. Members of the American Legion, Napa Post 113, will also share in the
service.
Interment will be in the family plot at Yountville Cemetery.
39. Hart, Leroy Taft Born: 20 October 1910 Died: 20 January 1965
War: World War II
Grave Inscription: Father At Rest
Notes: Served in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II
Leroy. T. Hart
Leroy T. Hart, 54, manager of the Basalt Rock Co. fuel oil department, died yesterday at Queen of the Valley
Hospital after a long illness.
Mr. Hart worked at the scale house at the Napa Junction plant and was a past president and director of Basalt
Employees Benefit Safety Association. A native of Virginia, he worked on the Alcan Highway and later lived in
San Francisco before he came to the Napa area 25 years ago.
He is survived by his widow, Martha, and four sons, LeRoy E., William, John and Michael Hart, all of the family
home, 2799 Kilburn Ave.; three sisters, Mrs. Lovie Reid and Mrs. Marietta Kincaid, both of Covington, Va., and
Mrs. Helen Johnson of Lexington, Va.; and numerous aunts and uncles.
The Rev. Erwin Bollinger will conduct funeral services tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Claffey and Rota Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Yountville Cemetery.
40. Hart, William Carroll Born: 6 December 1941 Died: 6 September 1991
War: Unknown
Branch of Service: Marines
Grave Inscription: US Marine Corp.
Notes: None
William Hart
Lassen County Former Napa County resident William C. Hart, 49, died here Friday after a sudden illness.
Mr. Hart was born in San Francisco on Dec. 6, 1941, to LeRoy and Martha Van de Leur Hart. He attended
Yountville Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School and graduated from Napa High School in 1959.
He served honorably with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Philippines. For the past 12 years, Mr. Hart had worked
as a millwright for Louisiana-Pacific Lumber Company. He was presently a resident of Montgomery Creek in
Shasta County.
He loved the outdoors, and was an avid fisherman, hiker and photographer.
Mr. Hart was the recipient of many awards for his pool playing and photography.
Mr. Hart is survived by his son, Jeremiah of Napa; his daughter, Moriah Hart of Napa; two brothers, Lee John and
Michael, both of Napa; and seven nephews and three nieces. His parents predeceased him.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral service at 1 p.m. Friday at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel, 623
Coombs St. The Rev. Owen Grams, pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, will officiate. Friends may call at the
funeral chapel on Thursday from noon to 9 p.m.
Contributions to the Moriah and Jeremiah Hart Trust Fund, in care of Bank of America, 1700 First St., Napa, have
been suggested.
41. Hendricks, Earl "Buck" F. Born: 1906 Died: 24 November 1971

War: WWII
Military Rank: Corporal
Notes: None
Earl Hendricks
Private funeral services were held Monday at the Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel for Earl Buck
Hendricks, 65, of Auburn, who died Wednesday in Auburn.
A native San Franciscan, Mr. Hendricks came to Napa when he was eight years old with his parents, the late Paul
and Sylvia Hendricks.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and served three years as a corporal with the 333rd
Fighter Squadron.
Mr. Hendricks worked in the Bay Area as a painting contractor before moving to Auburn. He was an avid hunter
and fisherman.
Mr. Hendricks is survived by two sisters, Verna Berry and Annis Hendricks, both of San Francisco.
Burial was in Yountville Cemetery. The Rev. Michael Cleary of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church officiated.
The family prefers spiritual bouquets.
42. Hendricks, Royal E. Born: 1898 Died: February 1928

War: WWI
Branch of Service: Armed Forces
Grave Inscription: A.E.F. 1918
Notes: American Expeditionary Force
Funeral of Late Royal Hendricks
The funeral of the late Royal E. Hendricks was held yesterday from the Treadway Chapel and burial was made in
Yountville Cemetery. Argonne Lodge, F. & A. M., of which the deceased was a former member, was in charge of
the services.
43. Howard, Victor H. Jr. Born: 22 December 1938 Died: 30 October 1982
War: WWII
Grave Inscription: US NAVY
Notes: None
44. Huyck, Arthur "Ray" Raymond Born: 1895 Died: 12 August 1979
War: Mexican-American War and WWI
Grave Inscription: 1st SGT US ARMY
Notes: 1st SGT US Army (In Virchaux Plot)
Ray Huyck
Retired Napa haberdasher, Ray Huyck died Sunday at Queen of the Valley Hospital following a brief illness. He
was 84.
Mr. Huyck was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Huyck March 21, 1895, in Lompoc, where he was also
educated.
He married the former Alberta Virchaux in Fairfield on his 24th birthday.
In 1912 Mr. Huyck came to Napa and worked for the E.R. Gifford Co. department store, then for Winship-Bard
department store in the men's department. He joined the United States National Guard in Napa's Company H
during the Mexican uprising, then served in the U.S Army, Ambulance Company 160, in France from 1917-19.
After military service, he returned to Winship-Bard, later purchasing it in conjunction with several Napa
businessmen and operating it until it was destroyed by fire. He worked for Abe Straus Clothiers for several years
before serving as Napa County probation officer for many years. His last employment before retirement in 1969
was with Wigger Bros. Clothing Store.
Mr. Huyck was a member of Napa Parlor of Native Sons of the Golden West; a 50-year member of Napa Post
113, American Legion; Lompoc Valley Historical Society and Napa Elks Lodge.
His wife, Alberta V. of Napa, survives him.
Friends are invited to attend services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Treadway & Wigger Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry
Gilmore of First United Methodist Church officiating.
Interment will take place in the family plot at Yountville Cemetery, Honorary pallbearers will be Lou Ezetti, Phil
Gibson, Henry Behrens, Paul Sanderson, Frank Ferrari and A.J. (Frenchie) Le Bel.
45. Jackson, William Born: February 1846 Died: 16 January 1911

War: Civil War
Grave Inscription: CO. B 148 ILL. INF.
Notes: More information about William Jacksons life and military records are available at Dean
Deaths of Veterans
[excerpt]
During the past week five deaths occurred at the hospital... William Jackson, 64 years of age, serving with the
148th Illinois Infantry. His remains were buried in his plot at the Yountville cemetery Tuesday afternoon by the
side of his wife, who died 4 years ago. The Home firing squad fired three volleys over the grave after the
services.
46. Jaeger, Paul C. Born: 23 April 1916 Died: 26 March 1996

War: WWII
Military Rank: Lieutenant
Grave Inscription: LT US NAVY WORLD WAR II
Notes: None
Paul Jaeger NAPA
Paul C. Jaeger, aged 79, died March 26 at Queen of the Valley Hospital.
A native of Napa County, he was born on April 23, 1916, to Peter and Sophie (Werle) Jaeger on the family ranch
by Rector Creek, across from the Corporation Yard on Silverado Trail. He graduated from Yount Grammar School
in 1929, from Napa High School in 1933 and from the University of San Francisco in 1938 where he was captain
of his basketball team.
As a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, Paul served in the South Pacific during World War II. He became a major owner
of Watson and Meehan Co. (Cummins) Diesel Distributorship of Northern California and retired as executive vice
president after 30 years.
He lived on a small vineyard near Yountville and became a founder of Napa Federal Savings and Loan.
Mr. Jaeger was a former member of the Napa Elks and the Navy League.
He was predeceased by a brother, Julius, and two sisters, Sophie Gallagher and Louise Canning.
Paul is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Yountville; his sons, David of Laramie, Wyo., Brian of Indianapolis, Ind., and
Andrew of Davis; one daughter, Kathryn Jaeger of Davis; a brother, Joseph Jaeger of Napa; and eight
grandchildren.
Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at Yountville Cemetery under the direction of Claffey
and Rota Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Humane Society of Napa County, P.O. Box 695, Napa,
94559.
47. Jefferson, Lou Born: 28 September 1927 Died: 4 March 2006

War: World War II
Notes: None
"Lou Jefferson, 78, former Yountville councilman, Politician, writer, musician, falls to lung cancer
By JAY GOEUING, Register Staff Writer
Lou Jefferson a writer, musician, former aide to Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and longtime Yountville
Town Council member died of lung cancer at Napa's Queen of the Valley Hospital on March 4. He was 78.
Jefferson was fondly remembered by former colleagues as an intelligent and courteous person with a great
sense of humor and compassion.
"Lou was a great person to work with," said former Yountville Town Council member Eric Knight, who served
with Jefferson. "His service was a real benefit to the community."
According to an obituary prepared for the Yountville Sun by Jefferson's wife, Margret, Louis Wilson Jefferson
was born on Sept. 28, 1927, in Baltimore.
Jefferson learned to play the trumpet as a teenager, and as a young man performed on Maryland's Eastern
Shore, citing Dizzy Gillespie and other jazz titans as influences.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, based in Anniston, Ala.
After working as a copy boy at the Washington Post, he caught on with the State Department and eventually
became personal assistant and bodyguard to Dulles, who served as secretary of state during the Eisenhower
administration.
Jefferson met world leaders and traveled the globe many times over with Dulles, and eventually wrote a book
about his experiences. The title, "The John Foster Dulles Book of Humor," was viewed by many Washingtonians
as something of an oxymoron. British Prime Minister Anthony Eden once referred to Ike's secretary of state as
"Dull, Duller, Dulles."
After leaving the State Department, Jefferson went into political consulting and public relations, moving to San
Francisco in 1970 to work for the Environmental Protection Agency.
Jefferson and his wife, Margret, moved to Yountville in 1986, and he was elected to the town council in 1990,
ultimately serving three terms.
There he voted on several proposals for inns and other developments, seeking to balance the economic
interests of the city and developers with those of the community.
Jefferson ran for county supervisor in 1996, against Napa Sentinel publisher Harry Martin and eventual winner
Mark Luce.
Yountville Mayor Todd Carlson said Jefferson was a larger than life figure in Napa County, actively involved at all
levels of government. "I'm deeply saddened by Lou's passing," said Carlson. "I've lost a good friend and
mentor."
Jefferson was also a contributor to the Yountville Sun from 1998 until earlier this year, writing nearly 400
profiles of local figures.
This week, Luce said he knew Jefferson had entered the hospital but was saddened to hear of his passing. "He
was just a wonderful individual who had a passion for people," said Luce. "His article in the Yountville Sun told
interesting stories about people, and he was truly interested in them."
Survivors include his wife, Margret, of Yountville, daughter Jennifer Jefferson of Wellesley, Mass., son Douglas
Jefferson of San Francisco, their families and many others. A celebration of Jefferson's life is still being planned."
48. Kelly, Andrew Jackson Born: 1830 Died: 16 September 1897

War: Civil War
Grave Inscription: CO. G. 8 CAL. INF
Notes: Old Cemetery Ledger states: CO. G. 8 CAL. INF
More information about Andrew J. Kellys life and military records are available at Dean
1. Drink Claims Another Victim
Coroner Kyser went to Yountville Thursday evening to investigate the death of a veteran named Kelly, who
died at the Eagle Hotel in Yountville after a prolonged spree. Kelly received a large sum of back pension
money a few dags [sic] ago and at once went on his final drunk [sic]. Dr. Hennessey went up to Yountville
late in the evening to hold an autopsy. As the telephone wires were down, it was impossible to get
particulars.
2. Yountville Items
Mr. Kelly, a veteran, who received the sum of $700 or thereabouts back pension, died this morning at P.
Guillaumes hotel.

3. The Death of Kelly
An inquest was held at Yountville Thursday evening on the body of Andrew J. Kelly, who died that day at the
Eagle Hotel. The jury, consisting of J. D. Wichels, J. L. Shroyer, Edwin James, Chas. Gibbs, D. McVicker and D.
A. Casidy, found a verdict that death resulted from "failure of the heart caused by excessive use of alcohol,
and we further exonerate the party keeping the place from all blame in the matter."
The verdict calls for an explanation. It appears that Kelly was at the Eagle Hotel, off and on, from the middle
of August to the time of his death, and that he had been ill most of that time, partly from heart trouble but
principally from over-indulgence in liquor. He drew something over seven hundred dollars back pension
money and the keeper of the hotel got about five hundred of it for board and "booze." When he died all
that he had left was about thirty-five dollars.
P. Guillaume, who runs the hotel, has paid Kelly's doctor and medicine bills, and had him decently buried
Friday.
The death has caused considerable talk at Yountville and the Home. It seems to be a case of a man who
wanted to drink and another who was willing to sell him liquor and take all the money he could get for it.
Seven hundred a month is pretty "high rolling" for a man of Kelly's age and position.
Deceased had served in the California Volunteers from Dec. 11, '64, to Oct. 24, '65, and was mustered in at
Marysville and discharged at Fort Point. He was discharged from the Veterans' Home Aug. 16th at his own
request.
Napa Daily Journal Newspaper 09/18/1897
49. Laloli, Leo F. Born: 21 January 1908 Died: 16 December 1973

War: Unknown
Military Rank: Chief Petty Officer
Notes: None
Leo F. Laloli
Services are pending at the Chapel of Richard Pierce Funeral Service for Leo F. Laloli of 1866 Brown St., who died
Sunday at Queen of the Valley Hospital at the age of 65.
A native of California, Mr. Laloli was born at Table Bluff in Humboldt County, now known as the Loleta District,
on Jan, 21, 1908. He was raised in and around Fortuna and Eureka.
He moved to Napa County at the age of 10 with his family, settling in the Yountville area.
When he was graduated from school, Mr. Laloli joined the U.S. Navy. He served for 20 years, retiring as a chief
petty officer in 1948. He then worked for Levinson's for several years and later was a custodian at Napa State
Hospital, retiring in 1968 because of poor health.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Elsie C. Holgersen.
50. Lawrence, Marcus "Mark" Eugene Born: September 1886 Died: 20 March 1940
War: WWI
Grave Inscription: California Pvt. 1 CL 316 SUP. TN. 91 DIV.
Notes: Please note: The headstone & old cemetery ledger say he died March 20, 1940.
However, there is a discrepancy with the obituary, which was published March 14, 1940.
Last Rites Set For War Veteran
Marcus Lawrence, 52, World War veteran, died this week at the Veterans' Home. Funeral services will be held
Friday afternoon at the Veterans' Home Chapel. The Webber Funeral Parlors are in charge of the rites.
Lawrence is survived by his widow, Mrs. Helen Lawrence, and a daughter, both of Modesto. A sister, Mrs.
Catherine Crouse, lives at Yountville.
51. Lawson, Ivan L. Born: 7 October 1922 Died: 16 August 2016

War: WWII
Military Rank: Paratrooper
Grave Inscription: Name and dates only.
Notes: None
Ivan L. Lawson, age 93 of West Sacramento, died August 16, 2016, at home. Born October 7, 1922 in Fisher,
Louisiana to the late Thomas Lawson and Annie Lawson (St. Clair). He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years,
Sylvia Lawson (Utley). Ivan retired after 26 years from State Farm. He served as a paratrooper in WWII and was
awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Surviving is one son, Leslie M. Lawson of Sacramento; 2
grandchildren, Tamara Brown (husband Kenneth) and Juliana Lawson; 2 great-grandchildren, Austin Brown and
Madison Brown; and 1 great-great-grandchild, Dayalu Ballance. Also surving is niece, Angela Peters (husband
Scot), and great-nephew, Connor Peters. A graveside service will be held at Yountville Cemetery in Yountville, CA
on October 7, 2016 at 12pm.
The Sacramento Bee 10/05/2016
52. Lincoln, Warren Frederick Born: 19 November 1922 Died: 26 May 2007
War: WWII
Branch of Service: ARMY
Grave Inscription: Together In Peace
Notes: Enlisted 1943 private Air Corps United States World War II Army Enlistment Records,
1938-1946
NAPA
Lifelong Napa Valley resident Warren Frederick Lincoln passed away peacefully at home with his family nearby
on Saturday, May 26, 2007.
Warren lived a long and happy life and enjoyed most the time spent with family and friends.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1922, to Edward Lincoln and Mary Penning Lincoln and raised on the family ranch in
Oakville. Warren attended the Oakville Elementary School and graduated from Napa High School in 1942.
He enlisted in the Army in 1944 and served honorably with the 34th Infantry Regiment in the Philippines during
World War II. It was no surprise that after his release from the service he would choose to make a career out of
something he loved and knew best, working in the outdoors, and went into partnership with his brother,
Edward, operating a dairy farm on State Lane in Yountville. He eventually bought out his brothers interest and
continued to manage the dairy until 1968.
On May 27, 1951, he married Ruth Appeltofft and together they raised their family and were a large part of
what was then the small community of Yountville. He became a member of the Yountville Volunteer Firemen,
Focus, Kiwanis, as well as the local Chamber of Commerce.
Warren also spent several years working for Napa County. Retirement to Warren never meant being idle; there
was always something that needed to be done on the ranch or places to go and people to visit. In 1994, they
sold the ranch and moved to a home in Monticello Park, Napa, where they have resided for the past 13 years.
Warren is survived by his loving wife, Ruth, of Napa; daughters Karen Millhouse (Harry) of Yountville, Lisa Mallen
(Kevin) of San Rafael; granddaughters Sheri Bisso (Robert), Shelly Millhouse, Haley Mallen, Claire Mallen and
Emily Mallen; sister Edna Valva (William) of Vallejo; and numerous nieces and nephews who were all very
special to him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Lincoln; and his brother, Edward
Lincoln.
The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at the Claffey and Rota Funeral Home, 1975 Main St.,
in Napa.
The family would like to recognize the exceptional care provided by his caregiver of the past two years, Mary
West. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Napa Valley, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa, CA
94559; or Queen of the Valley Foundation, P.O. Box 2069, Napa, CA 94558.
53. Lloyd, John Edwin Jr. Born: 11 March 1918 Died: 1 April 2000
War: WWII
Branch of Service: Marines
Grave Inscription: First Yountville Councilman
Notes: None
John Lloyd Jr. NAPA
John was born to Bessie and John (Sr.) Lloyd on March 11, 1918, in Thackerville, Oklahoma. He was one of ten
children, his siblings were David, Lorene, Paul, Richard, Oleta, Ray, Barbara, Joy and Bernice.
In 1930 John came to California. In Modesto in 1934 he met Leona Riley, they were married four years later in
Fresno. In 1938 the couple moved to Yountville. John worked in farming and also at Mare Island Naval Shipyard.
John and Leona had two children, Kenneth and Linda (Vieu).
During World War II John served in the Merchant Marines.
In 1948 John and his brother Richard opened a service station, Lloyd Brothers, in Yountville which they operated
for thirty years.
John served his community for over fifty years; he was a volunteer fireman (like his father was) and president (in
1946) of the Yountville Fire Department, he was a Yountville School board member from 1951 to 1954, he
served as a special deputy at dances and city affairs. In 1991 he was appointed to the Napa County Flood Control
Board.
John was also one of the five city councilmen in Yountville when it was founded in 1965. Three years later he
served as mayor.
His favorite activities were hunting, fishing, and visiting his children and grandchildren.
54. Mayberry, Dorothy Carter Born: 30 March 1918 Died: 04 August 1976
War: World War II
Grave Inscription: Names and dates only
Notes: None
Dorothy Carter Mayberry PHILO
Dorothy Carter Mayberry, 58, a one-time resident of Napa, died here Wednesday. Mrs. Mayberry was born in
Philadelphia, Penn. and graduated from Temple University in Pennsylvania. She had taught school and later
enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She married Frank Pampell in South Carolina after the War and
they moved to Napa. She taught school in Hope, Alaska and returned to Napa in 1950. She started teaching in
local schools and Pueblo Vista School and retired in 1973. She married Earl P. Mayberry in 1964 and they moved
to Philo. She was a member of the California Teachers Association and the Pinole Catholic Church. Survivors
include her husband, Earl P. Mayberry of Philo; a son, Frank Pampell of Napa; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia (Lonnie)
Hector of Napa and a sister, Marie Bookhammer. Services are pending at Treadway and Wigger Funeral Chapel.
55. McCrosky, Joseph H. Born: Unknown Died: May 1916

War: Unknown
Grave Inscription: 1st SGT CO. M. 1 U.S. CAV.
Notes: 1st SGT CO M 1 US CAV, according to old cemetery ledger
Veteran Pased [sic] Away
Jos. H. McCrosky, an inmate of the Veterans Home at Yountville, died at the hospital of that institution at 6:10
PM Friday evening, the cause of death being heart disease. He was a native of Pennsylvania, aged 68 years. The
funeral will be handled by the Kyser Funeral Parlors, and will take place Tuesday at Yountville. Interment will be
made in Yountville cemetery.
56. McCurdy, Albert Madison Born: 1847 Died: 11 June 1893

War: Civil War
Military Rank: Bugler
Grave Inscription: Unknown
Notes: No gravemarker visible in 1959 walk-through.
More information about Albert McCurdys life and military records are available at Dean
Death at Yountville.
Albert M. McCurdy, after three weeks' illness, died Sunday at the home of J. Walton in Yountville, where he had
been boarding. He came from Los Angeles to this county last October, and as a carpenter has since worked in
Yountville. He was a native of the District of Columbia, served as bugler in, a California regiment during the war,
was aged 46 years. The funeral took place Monday afternoon. Interment in Yountville cemetery.
The Napa Daily Journal 06/16/189.
57. McWilliams, John Calvin Born: September 1843 Died: 06 March 1926
War: Civil War
Grave Inscription: CO. A 13 IA. INF
Notes: More information about John Calvin McWilliams life and military records are available at
Dean Enderlins website at www.deanenderlin.com, under the George C. Yount Pioneer
Cemetery - Civil War veteranss link.
Civil War Veteran Dies At Yountville
J. C. McWilliams, veteran of the Civil War and a widely known resident of the Yountville section, aged 83 years,
died at his home there early yesterday morning and the funeral services for him will be conducted from the D. C.
Treadway Company Chapel on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be made in Tulocay. The deceased
is survived by his widow and one son.
58. Mitchell, Morley Born: 15 January 1915 Died: 15 September 1986

War: WWII
Military Rank: Private First Class
Grave Inscription: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Notes: Morley Mitchell has two markers. PFC US ARMY WWII. Large Mitchell Stone "together
forever"
WWII army enlisted 1942
Morley Mitchell
MARTINEZ Morley Mitchell, 71, died Monday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Martinez of cardiac
arrest.
He was born in Hinkley, Minn. Jan. 15, 1915, and served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1943. He had worked as a
diesel mechanic at Treasure Island for 25 years, retiring in 1980.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association.
Mr. Mitchell is survived by his wife, Florena of Napa; one son, Robert of San Leandro; and two nephews.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Friday at 11 a.m. at the chapel of Claffey and Rota Funeral
Home, 1975 Main St., with the Rev. George Scripture officiating. Interment will be at Yountville Cemetery.
59. Mulholland, Willard H. Born: 10 May 1914 Died: 13 November 1970

War: Unknown
Branch of Service: US Army
Grave Inscription: Name and date only.
Notes: PFC US ARMY.
Willard Mulholland
YOUNTVILLE Willard H. Mulholland, 56, 6526 Yount St., died Friday night at St. Helena Hospital of an apparent
heart attack.
He was born in Chicago, Ill. on May 10, 1914. He came to Napa in 1932 and had worked as a cook at the
Veterans Home in Yountville for 29 years.
He was a member of the California State Employees Association, the Yountville Volunteer Firemen's Association
and the Am-Vets. He was also a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Yountville.
Survivors include his widow, Mary Mulholland, a daughter Martha Mulholland, both of Yountville; a brother
Orrie Mulholland, Chicago, Ill. Friends are invited to meet Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at Claffey and Rota Funeral
Home, 1975 Main St., Napa, and go from there to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Yountville, where a Requiem
Mass will begin at 10 a.m. Rosary will be recited Monday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the
Yountville Cemetery.
60. Naramore, Henry J. Born: 1818 Died: 27 July 1891

Grave Inscription: No visible grave marker
Notes: The old cemetery ledger notes two Naramores, indicating one is a veteran.
Fatal Accident.
A terrible accident occurred on the Napa Valley railroad just above Yountville Monday morning. An old man
named Henry Naramore, who lives in Yountville, started that morning to drive over to Mr. LaRue's place. In the
cart with him was a little son of Bob Cassidy and a dog. They reached the railroad crossing just as the down
passenger train was coming along, and attempted to cross the track ahead of the train. Mr. Naramore is an old
man 73 years of age and quite deaf, and it is not known whether he saw the train coming or not. At any rate, the
horse stopped on the track and the engine dashed into them. Mr. Naramore was thrown out on one side and
the boy on the other. The cart was completely wrecked, and the horse and dog killed. The Cassidy boy though
thrown a long distance, miraculously escaped without serious injury. Mr. Naramore had one of his legs terribly
crushed and was otherwise badly bruised. He was picked up and removed as soon as possible to his home,
where he died from the effects of his injuries at about 11 o'clock. Deceased was a native of New York, and a
stonemason by trade.
The Verdict.
Following is the verdict rendered by the Coroner's jury which held an inquest on the remains of H. Naramore,
who was killed near Yountville by the train Monday morning.
We, the undersigned, the Coroner's jury at an inquest held over the body of Henry J. Naramore, at Yountville,
Napa county, California, find that the said Henry J. Naramore is a native of New York, aged 73 years, and a
citizen of Yountville, Napa Co., Cal.; and that he came to his death by being knocked out of a cart, while driving
over a railroad crossing, by the morning down train from Calistoga to San Francisco, on the 27th day of July, A.
D. 1891, and the direct cause of his death was the result of the shock received by the collision.
SIMON SASX
MAT VANDELEUR
JOHN C MCINTYRE
J A YATES
J H ROBINSON
M LYCAN
W A CAMPBELL
M PARKER
A KEUERBBER
THOS P BARTON
The Napa Daily Journal 07/28/1891
61. Payne, Francis "Fred" Melville Sr. Born: 21 February 1897 Died: 28 November 1985
War: WWI
Grave Inscription: Sea 2 US Navy WWI
Notes: None
Francis Payne Sr.
VALLEJO Francis M. (Fred) Payne Sr., 88, died Thursday in a Vallejo hospital after a long illness. He was born in
Fruitport, Mich. and had been a Vallejo resident since 1935. He worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard for 21
years as a pipefitter and machinist. After his retirement in 1956, he worked as a bailiff in Solano County Superior
Court for 11 years. He was a veteran of World War I.
He was a past commander of World War I Veterans Barracks No. 223, past commander and past service officer
of American Legion Post 550, a member of Masonic Lodge No. 87 F. & A. M., Ben Ali Temple and was affiliated
with the Sea Scouts.
Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Florence; four daughters, Marge Dockter and Dixie Payne Jacobsen, both of
Vallejo, Barbara Ledesma of Napa and Cathy Hamlin of Anderson; one son, Frank Jr. of Brentwood; one sister,
Viola Smith of Riviera, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Skyview Funeral Chapel in Vallejo between 4 and 8 p.m. today. American Legion Post 550 will
hold a memorial service at 7:30 p.m.
Services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Ralph Lightbody and the Navy Lodge
officiating. Burial will be in Yountville Cemetery.
Contributions to the American Cancer Society or to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children are preferred by the
family.
62. Rebstock, Henry Born: 1836 Died: 21 June 1913

War: Civil War
Grave Inscription: CO. B I WASH. TERR. INF.
Notes: Sgt. Co. B I Wash. Terr. Inf.
More information about Henry Rebstocks life and military records are available at Dean
63. Rudin, Jacob J. Born: 5 November 1913 Died: 30 March 1983

War: WWII
Grave Inscription: PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Notes: None
1. Jacob J. Rudin
CHICO Jacob J. Rudin, 69, died Wednesday in a Chico hospital. He was born in Chico on Nov. 5, 1913 and
moved with his family to Yountville in 1924.
He attended local schools and served with the United States Army during World War II. He was predeceased
by his first wife, Hannah Peter, who died in 1970. In 1977 he married Bessie Noll.
Information supplied to the Napa Register on Friday omitted one of Mr. Rudin's daughters as a survivor. He
is survived by his wife Bessie of Chico; two daughters, Hilda Sobelman of Napa and Dolores Rudin-Pena of
Mexico City, D.S.; two stepsons, Lawrence Goodenow of Medellin, Columbia, South America; Russell Noll of
Forest, Va.; a step-daughter, Susan Noll of Pensacola, Fla.; two sisters, Frances Crossfield of San Francisco
and Lillie Wiloth of Yorkville, and a brother Father Remy, OFM of Arizona. He also leaves five grandchildren.
Services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Hall-Van Hook Funeral Chapel, 341 West Third St., Chico. Burial will be
Monday at 3:30p.m. at the Yountville Cemetery.
2. Jacob J. Rudin
CHICO Jacob J. Rudin, 69, died Wednesday in a Chico hospital. Mr. Rudin was born in Chico on Nov. 15,
1913, and in 1924 moved with his family to Yountville where he grew up and attended local schools.
During World War II he served with the United States Army. He was predeceased by his first wife, Hannah
Peter, who died in 1970. In 1977, he married Bessie Noll in Chico.
He was employed at Mare Island Naval Shipyard after the war; helped build the Veteran's Hospital in
Martinez and worked for Martini Winery. In addition, he was a logger in the Redwoods, worked as a
bartender in Stockton and had a household repair business in Monrovia. He is survived by his wife, Bessie of
Chico; a daughter, Hilda Sobelman of Napa; two stepsons, Lawrence Goodenow of Medellin, Columbia,
South America, and Russell Noll of Forest, Vir.; a stepdaughter, Susan Noll of Pensacola, Fla.; two sisters,
Frances Crossfield of San Francisco and Lillie Wiloth of Yorkville, and his brother, Father Remy OFM in
Arizona. He also leaves five grandchildren.
The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Hall-Van Hook Funeral Chapel, 241 West Third St., Chico. Burial
services will be Monday at 3:30p.m, at the Yountville Cemetery.
64. Rust, Derrick Borden Born: 26 April 1904 Died: 22 February 1952
War: WWI
Military Rank: Ship's Cook Third Class Petty Officer
Grave Inscription: SC3 US NAVY WORLD WAR I
Notes: California SC 3, US Navy, WWI. 1990. Old Cemetery Ledger: "Born January 1, 1904."
RUST
In Napa, Thursday. Feb. 22. 1952, Derrick B. Rust: husband of Frances O. Rust of Napa; father of Mrs. Dolores
Ainsley. Jr., and Mayre F. Rust, both of Stockton, and Don P. Rust, USN, now in Japan: son of C. Joseph Rust of
Napa; brother of Mrs. Queen B. Lueth of San Rafael, Mrs. Martha A. Jenkins and Joseph M. Rust of Napa. A
native of Berkeley. Aged 47 years. Funeral services are pending at the Treadway Garden Chapel.
65. Rust, Joseph"Jim" Mitchell Born: 28 March 1902 Died: 30 November 1969
War: WWI
Military Rank: Quartermaster Third Class
Grave Inscription: CALIFORNIA QM3 US NAVY
Notes: Died in CA. QM3 3 US NAVY
Joseph Rust
Joseph M. (Jim) Rust, 67, of 1240 Second Ave., Napa, died Sunday at Queen of the Valley Hospital.
A native of Oakland, Calif., Mr. Rust moved to Napa County in 1904 lived upvalley until 1930, worked for Basalt
Rock Company from 1928 to 1955 and then worked for Martini Poultry Farm. A member of St. Apollinaris
Catholic Church, he was a veteran of World War I and had been retired for four years. Survivors include his
widow, Janet Rust, Napa; two daughters, Mrs. Joie Guiducci, Napa; Mrs. Pat Yarmor, Crescent City, Calif.; two
sisters, Mrs. Queen Lueth, San Rafael; Mrs. Martha Jenkins, Napa; and nine grandchildren. The Rosary will be
recited tonight at 8:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Claffey and Rota, with a Requiem Mass commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday in the St. Apollinaris Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Yountville Cemetery, Yountville.
66. Sandlin, George Esten Born: 9 April 1894 Died: 4 April 1982
War: World War I
Grave Inscription: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR I
Notes: Co. D 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Division
He was awarded the victory medal with silver star, and the Croix de Guerre.
GEORGE E. SANDLIN AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Silver Star Citation
Awarded for actions during the World War I
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the acts of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (But
NO. 43, W.D. 1918).
Private George E. Sandlin (ANS: 1509357). United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General
American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a Silver Star may be placed upon the ribbon
of the Victory Medals awarded him.
Private Sandlin distinguished himself by gallantry in Action while serving with Company D, 141st
Infantry Regiment, 36th Division. American Expeditionary Forces, in action at St. Etienne, France, 8
October 1918, in aiding in the capture of a strong enemy position.
General Orders: GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 4 (June 3, 1919)
Action Date: October 8, 1918 Service: Army Rank: Private Company: D Regiment: 141st Infantry
Regiment Division : 36th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
He died in the Veterans Home in 1982.
1. George Sandlin
George Eaten [sic] Sandlin. 87, died Sunday at the Veterans Home in Yountville after a long illness. He was
born April 9, 1894, in Sulligent, Ala., where he grew up and attended schools. He worked for a time as a
cabinet maker for the Singer Sewing Machine Company in Birmingham. Ala., and later lived in Oklahoma
where he farmed.
He married the former Mary Tennessee Harrison Dec. 24, 1921. in Arkansas and they lived there until 1943
when they moved to Tulare, Calif., where Sandlin also farmed. They moved to Yountville in 1955 and Sandlin
worked at Kaiser Steel Co. in Napa for 6 1/2 years. His wife died in September 1978.
He was a Veteran of World War I.
He is survived by four daughters. Jean Flock of St. Helena. Cora Gilpatrick of Vallejo. Juanita Mallory of Napa
and Lois Blunt of Oakdale, Calif.: two sons. Paul Sandlin of Terra Bella, Calif., and Floyd Sandlin of Napa:
three sisters. Buelah Hacker of Stigler. Ok., 'Fleeta Semore, and Jalah Murphy, both of St. Louis. Miss.: also
15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Morrison Funeral Chapel in St. Helena. Interment was private in
the Yountville Cemetery.
2. George Esten Sandlin
YOUNTVILLE: George Esten Sandlin, 87, died Sunday, at the California Veterans' Home in Yountville after a
long illness.
He was born April 9, 1899, in Sulligent, Ala., where he grew up and attended schools. He worked for a time
as a cabinet maker for the Singer Sewing Machine Company in Birmingham, Ala. and later lived in Oklahoma
where he farmed. He married the former Mary Tennessee Harrison Dec. 24, 1921, in Arkansas and they lived
there until 1943 when they moved to Tulare, where Mr. Sandlin also farmed, They moved to Yountville in
1955 and Mr. Sandlin worked at Kaiser Steel Co. in Napa for six-and-a-half years, His wife died in September,
1978. He was a veteran of World War I.
He is survived by four daughters, Jean Flock of St. Helena, Cora Gilpatrick of Vallejo, Juanita Mallory of Napa
and Lois Blunt of Oakdale; two sons, Paul Sandlin of Terra Bella, and Floyd Sandlin of Napa; three sisters,
Buelah Hacker of Stigler, Okla., Fleeta Semore and Jalah Murphy, both of St. Louis, Mo.; also 15
grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, Services were held today at 2 p.m.
at Morrison Funeral Chapel in St. Helena. Interment was private in the Yountville Cemetery.
67. Schulze, Raymond "Ray" Joseph Born: 23 July 1897 Died: 5 August 1965
War: WWI
Grave Inscription: IOWA PFC MEDICAL DEPT. WORLD WAR I July 23 1897 Auust 5 1965 PH
Notes: See FAG Memorial #39297421 for more info.
Death Claims Yountville Postmaster
YOUNTVILLE Postmaster Raymond Joseph (Ray) Schulze, long-time prominent civic leader in this community,
died yesterday at St. Helena Sanitarium and Hospital after a brief illness. He was 69.
The Rosary will be recited tonight at 8 at the Claffey and Rota Funeral Home, Napa. Requiem Mass will be
offered tomorrow at 10 a.m. at St Joan of Arc Catholic Church with burial in Yountville Cemetery to follow.
Mr. Schulze was known as the unofficial mayor of Yountville for many years before incorporation and he was
widely known as the head of a fictitious humorous organization known as "Nicotine Anonymous."
Native Of Iowa
A native of Iowa, he was graduated from the University of Iowa in 1916 and came to this area 44 years ago. He
was administrative officer of the Veterans Home hospital for 26 years under the regime of the late Col. Nelson
Holderman. Mr. Schulze retired from state employment in 1957 and became postmaster.
He was a member and leader in the Yountville Cemetery Association, which restored the historical landmark
where early county pioneers are buried; an active member of the California State Employees Association, Elks
Lodge 832, and the National Association of Postmasters.
War Hero
Mr. Schulze was reported to be one of the highest decorated veterans of World War I for overseas service with
the Army Ambulance Corps.
He held the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart, was decorated by Marshal Foch from whom he
received the French Legion of Honor, and was ranked an "honor hero" in Iowa, where his name is inscribed in
the state capitol for valor and outstanding service to his country.
He was a past state commander of the Order of the Purple Heart, and a member of the American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Army and Navy Legion of Valor.
Mr. Schulze and his wife, Gladys, who served for several decades on the local school board and operated a
restaurant here, lived for many years at 6581 Yount St. Mrs. Schulze died a year and one-half ago.
He is survived by three children, Edward Schulze of Petaluma, Mrs. Romana Lomonaco of San Francisco, and
Miss Margie Schulze of Yountville; a sister, Lucille Hutcheson of Iowa; and two grandchildren.
68. Scruggs, David Frank Born: 1927 Died: 1982

War: Korean War
Military Rank: Master Sergeant
Grave Inscription: MSGT US ARMY KOREA
Notes: Veteran MSGT US ARMY KOREA
ROSEBURG, ORE. Dave Scruggs, age 54, died Wednesday, at the Veterans Administration Center in Roseburg,
Ore. He was born Nov. 5, 1927 in Washington State and moved as a child with his family to the Napa Valley. He
attended St. Helena schools and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for Bellani Trucking
in the valley before moving to Sutherlin, Ore. two years ago where he worked for the Smaly Trucking Co. He was
active in the sprint car races.
He is survived by one brother, John Scruggs of St. Helena; three sisters, Bonnie Penoli of St. Helena, Alice Penoli
of Calistoga and Mary Sagadin of Sacramento; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, at 11 a.m. at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, St. Helena, with interment
following in the Yountville Cemetery.
69. Skellenger, Charles K. Born: 22 March 1842 Died: 30 November 1921
War: Civil War
Branch of Service: New Jersey Cavalry
Grave Inscription: CO. E 4 NJ INF.
Notes: Visit www.findagrave.com for more information.
More information about Charles K. Skellengers life and military records are available at
70. Judge Skinner, William M. Born: 8 August 1834 Died: 8 November 1917
War: Civil War
Branch of Service: 7th Indian Cavalry
Notes: Old Cemetery Ledger has middle initial as "S", and fought in the Civil War.
US Veterans Admin Pension Cards Civil War
More information about Judge William M. Skinners life and military records are available
Petitions Are Filed.
Bess Skinner, niece of William M. Skinner, who died at Yountvtlle November 8, 1917, has filed the last will and
testament of the deemed, together with her petition for letters testamentary. The estate is of unkown value,
but it is alleged in the petition to be less than $10,000. The legatees and devisees mentioned in the will are the
petitioner.
Weekly Calistogan 03/16/1917
71. Stratton, Axel William Jr. Born: 6 February 1913 Died: 7 December 2001
War: WWII and Korean War
Military Rank: Master Sergeant
Grave Inscription: MSG US Army WWII Korea RVN
Notes: None
Axel Stratton Jr.
NAPA - Axel William Stratton Jr., a resident of Yountville for 17 years, died Dec. 7 at a local hospital. He was born
Feb. 6, 1913, in Modesto and was 88 years old.
He proudly served in the U. S. Army, retiring with 25 years of dedicated service including World War II and the
Korean Conflict.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Margarete; daughter Brigitte Thompson of Campbell, sister
Jeraldine Bennett of La Grande, Ore., two grandsons and four great-grandchildren.
Private services were held at Yountville Cemetery. Cremation arrangements were cared for by Treadway &
Wigger Funeral Chapel and Crematory.
72. Swift, Marvin H. Born: 3 March 1890 Died: 12 February 1964

War: WWI
Military Rank: Corporal Major General
Grave Inscription: CALIFORNIA CPL MG CO 8 INFANTRY WORLD WAR I
Notes: Died at his home in Pope Valley. CPL MG CO 8, INF WWI
Marvin H. Swift
POPE VALLEY -- Marvin H. Swift, 73, a native of Napa County, died at his Pope Valley home last night after a brief
illness.
He was a retired farmer and was born in Berryessa Valley in 1890. He was a veteran of World War I and a
member of the American Legion.
Mr. Swift was the grandson of Capt. Granville P. Swift of the Bear Flag Party and the son of the late William T.
and Annie L. Swift, early Napa pioneers. Survivors include his widow, Delia A. Swift, Pope Valley; three sisters,
Ethel Pelton, Placerville; Juanita Bidwell, Middletown; and Isabelle Sperry, Reno, Nev.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Chapel in St. Helena with the Rev. Robert
Hansen of the St. Helena Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Yountville Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Louis Ezettie, Phillip Gridley, Herbert Borchers, Lilburn Clark, Malcolm Green and Granville
Swift.
73. Tallman, Ralph Ernest Born: 22 April 1888 Died: 5 April 1972
War: WWI
Grave Inscription: CALIFORNIA PVT US ARMY WORLD WAR I
Notes: None
Ralph E. Tallman
Ralph Ernest Tallman, 83, of St. Helena died Wednesday in the St. Helena Hospital after a long illness.
Born and educated in Willow Lake, Clark County, So. Dak., he served in W.W.I and came to California in 1918. In
1947 he was married to Mary Douglas Purdy and they came to St. Helena in 1951. Mr. Tallman was a retired
carpenter.
He was a member of the St. Helena Seventh-day Adventist Church.
He is survived by his widow, Mary of St. Helena; six step-children, Mrs. Thelma von Wagle of Napa, Francis Purdy
of Napa, Willard Purdy of Redwood City, Otis Purdy of Tennessee, Mrs. Verna Brainard of San Diego, and Mrs.
Ethel Dahl of Minnesota; two half-sisters, Mrs. Ruth Benson and Mrs. R.J. Benson, both of Alberta, Canada.
Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m, in the Morrison Funeral Chapel in St. Helena. Burial will be private in
the Yountville Cemetery, Yountville.
74. Thompson, Leland "Lee" Alton Born: 4 September 1892 Died: 2 August 1960
War: WWI
Branch of Service: Napa Ambulance Co.
Grave Inscription: US ARMY WORLD WAR I AMBULANCE CO.
Notes: None
Leland Thompson
Leland A. (Lee) Thompson, a native and life-long resident of Napa, died yesterday at Queen of the Valley
Hospital, where he had been a patient 10 days.
He was 67. His parents, the late William H. and Adelia Thompson, were early settlers and farmers in the Napa
area.
Mr. Thompson was a veteran of World War I and served overseas with the Napa Ambulance Co., one of the first
units to leave here. He worked for the late Raymond Errington in the gravel business for many years, and until
his retirement a few years ago, was a truck driver for M. L. Reidenbach.
Although he had been in poor health for several years, he worked on the Massa ranch at 6160 St. Helena Hwy.
until he became ill.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Adra Massa and Mrs. Willda Munro, both of Napa, and Mrs. Pearl Kambur of
Mill Valley; two brothers, A. L. Thompson of Napa and Carl Thompson of Lake County; and numerous nieces and
nephews.
Funeral services will be field Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the chapel of Richard Pierce Funeral Service, 1660 Silverado
Tr. at Lincoln Avenue, with the Rev. Eugene Cronk officiating. Burial will be in Yountville Cemetery.
75. Tiedemann, Henry Irvine Irv Born: 4 October 1922 Died: 2 September 2004
War: World War II
Grave Inscription: Father and Grandfather
Notes: Twin sister is Gloria Houser
Irvine Tiedemann YOUNTVILLE
Irvine "Irv" Tiedemann passed away peacefully at his home in Yountville on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004. He was born
on State Lane in Yountville on Oct. 4, 1922 to Henry Tiedemann and Emily (Jennings) Tiedemann. At the time of
his death he was surrounded by his family and special friends, Abel and Amador.
A life-long resident of Yountville, he attended Yount School and graduated from Napa High School in the class of
1942. He served in the U.S. Army infantry in the Pacific. He worked- at Napa lumber and then he became a
welder at Basalt Rock Company. When Kaiser Steel came to Napa he went to work for them as a welder and
remained at Kaiser Steel for many years, receiving a 35-year pin.
76. Tilford, Paul Christian Born: 18 September 1917 Died: 18 May 1992
War: WWII
Grave Inscription: PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Notes: Visit www.findagrave.com for more information.
Paul Tilford
Paul Christian Tilford, 74, died Monday at Queen of the Valley Hospital.
Mr. Tilford was born on Sept. 17, 1917, in Garrison, Utah, and he moved in the 1920s to San Francisco where he
was raised.
In the mid-1930s, he moved to Nevada and a few years later he joined the U.S. Army Signal Corps in 1942. Mr.
Tilford retired from the U.S. Army in 1950.
He lived in San Francisco and worked for the U.S. Post Office. After residing in Nevada again for two years, he
moved to Yountville in 1950. Mr. Tilford moved to Napa in 1972 and worked for Jonesy's Steak House from 1973
to 1980.
He is survived by his friend, Florence Caldwell, who had cared for him for 22 years; a stepson, Donald Caldwell of
Napa; a step-daughter, Doris Barker of Napa; two sisters, Bonnie Pascuzzo of Las Vegas, Nev., and Elinor
Charleston of Daly City; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Two brothers and a sister predeceased
him.
At the request of Mr. Tilford, no services will be held. Inurnment will be private under the direction of Richard
Pierce Funeral Service.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice."
77. Wahl, Charles A. Born: Unknown Died: Unknown

War: Unknown
Military Rank: Not applicable
Grave Inscription: No grave marker
Notes: On the Find A Grave memorial for Charles Wahl, there is a map that was found in the pocket of his
uncle in 1920, upon his uncles death. This map marks the spot where he is buried. He does not have a
grave marker. He Is purported to be buried with his sword and discharge papers.
Family states served in Civil War, but no records found to date.
78. Wakerley, Robert M. Born: 2 May 1893 Died: 13 February 1941

War: WWI
Grave Inscription: Wagoner 115 SN TN 40 DIV.
Notes: Died in CA.
Death took another Napan, son of pioneer residents of the county seat, when Robert M. Wakerley, 47,
succumbed at his Laurel street home, early Saturday morning. Wakerley, who had served overseas in World War
I, had recently been employed at Mare Island. For many years prior, he had been with the Ambrosia Creamery in
Napa. He was a member of Napa Post, No. 113, American Legion.
Surviving are his widow, a son, Robert M. Wakerley, Jr., and a sister and brother, Mrs. Ethel Yates of Napa and
George Wakerley of Alturas.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning from the Treadway Chapel, followed by interment in the family
plot at Yountville.
The Weekly Calistogan 02/21/1941
79. Waters, John Born: Unknown Died: 23 July 1895

War: Civil War
Grave Inscription: CO. H 1 CALIF. INF.
Notes: More information about John Waters life and military records are available at Dean
80. Webber, Warren Born: 1885 Died: 6 October 1934

War: WWI
Notes: Engineer Corps.
Warren Webber Succumbs After Lengthly Illness
Warren W. Webber, 49, prominent and highly esteemed Napa county citizen, passed away at the Veterans
Home Hospital Saturday night after an illness of over four months duration. He was confined to the hospital
since early last week.
Although his death did not come unexpectedly, his scores of friends throughout the valley are saddened by the
tidings of his death. The entire community will join with the grief stricken relatives in the loss of this fine man.
Mr. Webber was the son of the late Supervisor and Mrs. John L. Webber, pioneer settlers in Yountville. He was
born and reared in Yountville and lived there until he was 20 years of age, when he moved to Nevada. In 1929
he returned to Yountville and purchased a service station which he operated with Irve Whitton until the time of
his death.
He was enlisted in the United States army during the World War and served in the engineer corps. He was a
member of the Veterans Home Post of the American Legion.
A widow, Bertha Webber, survives, as do the following brothers and sister. Eugene L. Webber, both of Napa, and
Laura M. Tarver of Salinas. The remains are at the Webber Funeral Parlors where services will be conducted at
1:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Interment will follow in the Yountville Cemetery.
81. Wentworth, Orrin Silas Born: 8 April 1848 Died: 8 May 1921
War: Civil War
Branch of Service: District of Columbia Cavalry
Notes: Served in the 26 Maine Volunteers, DC Cavalry
US Veteran Pension card Civil War. Family records have his birth as 3 Apr 1846.
1850 Census:
Waldo, Waldo, ME
Silas Wentworth 44 ME farmer
Mary C. Wentworth 44 ME
Edelbert Wentworth 16 ME
Roscoe Wentworth 11 ME
Orlando Wentworth 7 ME
Rosetta Higgins 3 ME
Silas O Wentworth 4 ME
Henry Knowlton 24 ME cooper
Enlisted 12 Feb 1864

Served with the 26th Maine Volunteers, D. C. Cavalry in the Civil War, served until the end of the war;
mustered out 1 Aug 1865 at Petersburg, VA.
Promoted to full corporal.
So traumatized by his experience in the war that he would rarely talk about it to anyone.
1870 Census:
Denverton, Solano, CA
Enumerated 15 Jul 1870
Greenleaf Daniels 44 ME farmer
Augusta Daniels 38 ME keeping house (nee Wentworth)
Ida Daniels 14 CA at home (daughter)
Lorieta Daniels 8 CA at home (daughter, aka Mary Loetta Daniels, married Orville Mitchell Brown)
Herbert Daniels 6 CA at home (son)
Edward Comtie 16 CA farm laborer
Elizabeth Carey 45 NJ school teacher
Amos Woodard 62 NY farm laborer
Daniel Cushman 42 ME farm laborer
Roscoe Wentworth 27 ME farm laborer (aka Ambrose Roscoe Wentworth)
Orrin Wentworth 22 ME farm laborer
Silas Wentworth 40 ME farm laborer
John Morrill 38 ME farm laborer
Daniel Mcmanus 29 NY farm laborer
Henry Heno 24 NY farm laborer
1880 Census:
Red Bluff, Tehama, CA
Orin Wentworth 32 ME
1900 Census:
San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Orin [sic] Wentworth Apr 1849 ME gripman
Elizabeth Wentworth Apr 1850 CA wife, Married 1894, no children
Although Orrin (spelled Orin on his CADI) Silas is buried in Yountville, according to the CADI he died in
San Francisco.
More information about John Waters life and military records are available at Dean Enderlins website
at www.deanenderlin.com, under the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery - Civil War veterans link.
Death Notice
WENTWORTH -- In this city, May 8, 1921, Orin Silas Wentworth, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth P.
Wentworth, beloved stepfather of Mrs. I. H. Sproule, H. R. Bingham of Los Angeles, Frank R. Sanborn and
Leopold R. Dodge, Mrs. E. Cushing and the late Clarence B. Dodge, and devoted brother of Albert A. Wentworth,
a native of Maine, aged 75 years and 1 month. A late member of Co. T [sic - I], 26th Regiment of Maine Infy, Civil
War Veterans, and Birds Landing Lodge, No. 284, I.O.O.F. (Napa City and Maine papers please copy).
Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Wednesday, at 2:30 P.M., from the
parlors of Suhr & Wieboldt, 1465 Valencia St. bet. 25th and 26th. Incineration, Mount Olivet Crematory.
San Francisco Chronicle 05/11/1921

82. Wetmore, Howard James Born: November 1846 Died: 5 December 1904
War: Civil War
Grave Inscription: CO. H 193 N.Y. INF.
Notes: *See above (Old Cemetery Ledger spells last name Wetnum) 58 years Dec 5 1904.
Calculated DOB 1846. CO H 193 NY INF.
More information about Howard James Wetmores life and military records are available
Howard Wetmore, a veteran of the Civil war, was found dead In his bed In a little cottage back of Mrs. Ghirardl's
saloon early Sunday morning. An Inquest was hold by a coroner's jury who attributed his death to heart disease.
The funeral services took place Monday afternoon. A number of veterans from the Home attended. Services
were conducted at the Cemetery by Elder C. E. Edgman. X. L.
St Helena Star 12/09/1904
83. Wheeler, Alonzo C. Born: 1883 Died: 13 January 1954

Military Rank: Corporal
Grave Inscription: Father CO. D 6th REG. INF.
Notes: 1990 Inscription book "Father". COD 6th REG INF.
Ex-St. Helena Cafe Operator Expires In S. F.
ST. HELENA Funeral arrangements were completed here today for Alonzo C. Wheeler, former St. Helena
restaurant operator who died at Fort Miley Veterans Hospital in San Francisco Wednesday after an illness of
several weeks. He was born in Illinois 70 years ago and served in the Spanish American War as a corporal. He
operated a restaurant here from 1930 to 1940 and retired to move to San Francisco. Mr. Wheeler was a
frequent visitor at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hazel Pursley of 1722 Madrona Ave. He was the brother of
Mrs. Mildred Decker and Mrs. Elsie Simpson of Rockford, Ill. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral
services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. at the Morrison Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the family plot at
Yountville Public Cemetery.
84. Whitton, Irving "Irve" L. Born: 16 October 1887 Died: 13 May 1940
War: WWI
Notes: Old Cemetery ledger has: (Irving) Veteran in the Armed Forces in Siberia, January 1919,
per his grandfather's obit.
Items of Interest from Yountville Section
Irve Whitton, only son of Mrs. and the late Theodore Whitton, passed away Monday at the Veterans Home
hospital where he had been confined for some time by illness. Besides the grief-stricken mother, deceased
leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ray Schulze and Miss Marjorie Whitton, and a little niece, Marjorie Ann Schulze, all of
Yountville.
85. Wichels, John Sr. Born: 1898 Died: 23 January 1999

War: WWI
Military Rank: Machinist
Notes: None
John Wichels YOUNTVILLE
John Wichels ' entered into rest Sat., Jan. 23, 1999 at the California Veterans Home in Yountville, Beloved
husband of the late Kate Wichels (Campbell) and the late Gladys Wichels (Beard). Loving father of the late John
"Jack" Wichels, survived by stepson Edgar Beard, Sr., granddaughter Kim O'Connor, grandson Richard Wichels,
step-grandson Edgar Beard, Jr. and step-grand-daughter Linda Beard-Delucchi. Great-grandfather of nine. A
native of Yountville, Calif. Age 100. John worked in the family blacksmith and horse shoeing business in
Yountville for many years. John was drafted into the military on November 11, 1918 and was discharged from
the military with honors on November 27, 1918. During this time, John was working at Mare Island Naval
Shipyard as a machinist. In 1921 John played the violin with the Napa Valley Symphony and played second violin
in one performance. John was a member of the Royal Six-Dance Orchestra in Vallejo with his brother who played
the banjo. From 1921 to 1993, John was a member of and Master of the Masonic Order for four terms. He was
also active with the Eastern Star, Albert Pike, St. Helena' Chapter, High Twelve Club and the White Shrine of
Jerusalem in San Francisco. John and Kate Campbell married in 1924. In 1963, and after 30 years of service with
Pacific Gas and Electric, John retired as the general operating foreman. From 1932 to 1937, John was a member
of the Yountville Voluntary Fire Department and the President of the Yountville Fire Suppression District
Commission. From 1970 to 1993, John was a member of the Napa Historical Preservation and Heritage
Commission. From 1980 to 1993, John was the Yountville Historian. In 1972, the weekend following
Thanksgiving, John and Gladys Beard married. Friends are invited to attend the memorial service on Sunday,
February 7, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Temple in St. Helena. Interment will be private. Arrangements
handled by Morrison Funeral Chapel, St. Helena.
86. Wichels, John "Jack" Jr. Born: 20 October 1926 Died: 2 January 1993
War: WWII
Grave Inscription: US NAVY WORLD WAR II
Notes: None
John Wichels Jr.
EDMONDS, Wash. John "Jack" Wichels Jr., 65, died here Jan. 2 at his home after a long illness with cancer.
Mr. Wichels was born in San Francisco on Oct. 20, 1926, to John and Kate Campbell Wichels Sr. He lived in
Yountville from 1932 to 1938 and attended Yountville grammar school those years. He returned to San Francisco
with his family and graduated from Aptos High School. Following graduation from high school, Mr. Wichels
served honorably with the U.S. Navy in China. He then attended Healds Engineering College in San Francisco and
later advanced his career by taking courses in mathematics in Oklahoma and later management classes at
Syracuse University in New York.
After receiving his degree in electrical engineering from Healds, Mr. Wichels went to work for Civil Aeronautics
Administration (which later became Federal Aeronautics Administration), and spent time with them in both
Nome and Anchorage, Alaska; Oklahoma; Washington, D.C.; and finally the Seattle, Wash., area. He retired in
1982 and at that time went to work for Martin-Marietta Corporation.
Mr. Wichels was a member of San Francisco Lodge No. 544 Free and Accepted Masons.
He enjoyed being a ham radio operator and was active in the Edmonds area DX Club.
Mr. Wichels is survived by his wife of 41 years, Bertha of Edmonds, Wash.; a daughter, Kim Walters, and a son,
Richard; his father and stepmother, John and Gladys Wichels of Yountville; and six grandchildren.
87. Wilkins, Jack Paul Born: 28 April 1892 Died: 17 April 1965
War: WWI
Grave Inscription: CALIFORNIA SGT 160 AMBULANCE CO WORLD WAR I
Notes: Died in CA. SGT 160 ambulance CO WWI
Jack P. Wilkins
Jack P. Wilkins, grandson of one of the survivors of the ill-fated Donner party, died Saturday in Holderman
Hospital Veterans home, Yountville. He was 72. His grandfather was John Henry Nash, who came to California on
the Donner wagon train. Nash came to Calistoga in 1846 and was a prominent early settler of the county.
Wilkins' parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wilkins, homesteaded 100 acres of land on Silverado Trail near
Yountville. He was born and raised on the homestead and attended the old Yountville School on Silverado Trail.
As a boy, he worked at Jackson Soda Springs and served in the Army with the 160th Ambulance Company from
Napa from April, 1917, to May, 1919. He was a blacksmith in Napa for Al Ballmer and retired from that trade in
1950 and worked for Basalt Rock Co. for several years before full retirement. His home was at 533 Solano Ave.,
Napa. Survivors include two sons, Wilbur Wilkins of Napa and Everett Wilkins of Temple City; two sisters, Mrs.
Elizabeth Strong of Napa and Mrs. Jennie McCune of Ventura; six grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and
cousins. Funeral services were conducted this morning at Veterans Home Chapel with the Rev. H. Marlowe Link
officiating. Burial was in Yountville Cemetery, Arrangements were by Richard Pierce Funeral Service.
Napa Register 04/19/1965
88. Wolff, Joseph Born: 1836 Died: 30 August 1910
War: Civil War
Grave Inscription: CO. D 4 N.H. INF.
Notes: More information about Joseph Wolffs life and military records are available at Dean
1. CALLED HENCE
Joseph Wolff, Veteran of the Civil War, Passed Away

Jos. Wolff, an aged resident of Yountville, died Tuesday afternoon near Napa. He had been in ill health for
the past year. He was 74 years of age, and a native of Germany. He served in the Civil War. He leaves a
widow and other relatives. The remains were taken to Yountville, and were there interred in their last
resting place.
2. Death Notice
Death of Jos. Wulff [sic]

Joseph Wulff [sic], aged 74 years and a native of Germany, died in the Napa State Hospital Tuesday.
The remains will be taken to Yountville for interment by undertaker Treadway.

3. Yountville and Veterans Home
The funeral of Veteran Joseph Wolff, late husband of Minnie Wolff, who was buried five months ago, took
place Wednesday afternoon. After the death of his wife, this aged, blind veteran (who was then in the
Veterans' Home Hospital) began to lose his reason and was removed to the Napa Institution, where he died.
'Twas a sorrowing scene yesterday afternoon at the Yountville cemetery when Mr. Wolff's remains were laid
away in the grave close to his wife. Many townspeople were there with flowers to strew upon those two
mounds. 'Tis the final passing of the couple whose life was not "all roses." Henry and Frederick are the two
surviving children. Henry was present at the funeral.

89. Yount, George C. Born: 4 May 1794 Died: 5 October 1865
War: War of 1812, Indian Wars
Grave Inscription: Born in Burke County N.C. Aged 71 years and 5 months.
Notes: As a young child George migrated with his parents to Cape Girardeau, MO. He later
became a trapper and started on his journey to California. Yount arrived in Napa Valley,
California in the 1830's and was given a land grant by the Spanish government. He
planted the first grapevine in the Valley, which later became famous for its vineyards.
The town of Yountville, California was named after him. Yount is a legend in Napa Valley,
and is credited with having an important role in the rescue of the infamous Donner Party.
*"Elizabeth Ann Yount, Younts youngest daughter married John Calvert Davis in
California. ----History suggests this is where the middle name Calvert got mixed-up and
was attributed to George Yount.
Yount was not given a middle name at birth. He obtained his middle name when he
received his Mexican land grant. At that time a Protestant, like Yount, could not hold
land owned by the Mexican government. So to receive his Rancho Caymus lands Yount
agreed to convert to Catholicism and to pledge allegiance to Mexico.
When Yount was baptized he took the baptismal name of Conception which also began
with a C like Calvert. So now we have that storyGeorge Younts middle name was not
Calvert. - Margie Mohler
1. Yountville Pioneer Is Honored - BY VIRGINIA HANRAHAN
YOUNTVILLE An early October issue of The Napa Register in 1863 printed the following sad tidings from
the village of Sebastopol (now Yountville): "Died, Thursday, Oct 5, 1865 at his residence, George C.
Yount, after an illness of a year's duration. Funeral from residence Sunday, Oct 8, at 11 a.m."
Endowed by nature with robust frame, strengthened and knit together by the employments and hardships
of mountain life, he withstood the assaults of disease beyond expectation of the most hopeful. Born in
North Carolina in 1794, he emigrated to Missouri, and, more than 30 years ago, become the first American
to take up abode here in 1836."
Many Friends
About 300 friends came to the Yount abode on Caymus road to pay their respects as his remains lay in the
casket His friend, the Rev. J. L Ver Mehr of the Episcopal Church, gave the sermon at the funeral. When the
hearse left the house it was immediately followed by two aged Indians, who had been at Caymus Rancho
from the first, leading Yount's favorite horse, saddled and equipped. They were followed by a cortege of 125
carriages and a long train of horsemen.
Yount was buried with Masonic honors.
On Feb. 8, 1868, The Napa Register announced that a handsome monument for Yount's grave had been
completed at the Pritchard and Hevrin Marbleworks in San Francisco.
2. Unveiling Ceremony As a Grave Marker
At a very impressive ceremony held at the Yountville cemetery on Wednesday afternoon of last week at 2
o'clock, a bronze marker was unveiled at the grave of George C. Yount, California pioneer and veteran of the
War of 1812. The marker was placed by Fredonia Chapter of San Francisco, Daughters of the War of 1812.
Assisting in the program were: Mrs. H. B. Pinney, regent of Fredonia Chapter; Rev. M. S. Mackerricher,
Worshipful Master E. E. Retzer of Yount Lodge, No. 12, F. and A. M.; C. H. Miller, chaplain of Fredonia
Chapter; H. W. Sanders of Richmond, T. B. Dozier Jr. of San Francisco, great grandson of George C. Yount;
Nathan F. Coombs, descendant of one of Napa's oldest families; Misses Pauline and Thelma Dozier,
descendants of Mr. Yount; Hilary Helsley, bugler, and the Napa Boy Scouts.

3. Patriotic Group Will Honor George Yount
Fredonia Chapter of San Francisco Daughters of the War of 1812, will unveil a marker on the grave of George
C. Yount, pioneer of California, at the Yountville cemetery on Sunday, May 2nd, in tribute to his service in
the War of 1812. The organization has been searching for graves of veterans of that war and is placing
beautiful markers on each one found. Appropriate ceremonies are held in dedicating the markers.
George Calvert* Yount was born in North Carolina in 1794, where be grew to young manhood and enlisted
for service in the war against England in 1812. He arrived in California in 1831 and was the first settler in
Napa valley, locating near Yountville, which later became a village and was named in his honor. He was one
of the leaders of the group rescuing the Donner party.
Mr. Yount was instrumental in organizing one of the Masonic lodges in California, that being at Yountville.
Later the headquarters of the lodge was moved to Napa, but it is still known as Yount Lodge, No. 12, F. and
A. M.
The ceremony of dedicating the marker will start at 2:30 p.m. and is to be attended by descendants of Mr.
Yount, members of the Daughters of 1812 and others who may desire to be present. Assistance in arranging
the program was given the organization by Worshipful Master Earl E. Retzer and other members of Yount
lodge.
4. Native Daughters to Honor Yount at Memorial Services (Article on George C. Yount)
George C. Yount Parlor 322, Native Daughters of the Golden West, will honor Napa County's earliest pioneer
Saturday in Memorial Day services at 1 p.m. at the Yount grave in Yountville Cemetery. The public is invited
to participate in the service at the site, designated State Historical Landmark 693, and to view the handsome
monument and the ornate wrought iron fence surrounding the grave which have been recently restored by
the parlor as a community service.
Following the brief ceremonies, the Native Daughters will serve coffee and cookies in Yountville Park.
Program
The program will include greetings by Parlor President Margaret Fagiani; invocation by the Rev. Arthur
Wilson, Episcopal chaplain at the Veterans Home; a wreath-laying service by Native Daughters; remarks by
Director Ray Schulze of the Yountville Cemetery Association, who will assist the parlor in sponsoring the
ceremonies; military honors by a color guard, bugle corps and firing squad under the direction of the
Veterans Home Adjutant, O.K. Andrews; and a benediction by the Rev. A. McCall of the Yountville
Community Church. Barbara Dulinsky and Eleanor Valenzuela are co-chairmen of the annual memorial
service. The pioneer to be honored was born in North Carolina in 1794, and after his family emigrated to
Missouri in 1804 he led the life of a trapper and hunter and fought in the War of 1812.
Earliest Pioneer
History records that Yount set out for California in February of 1831, earning him the rank of one of the
earliest pioneers on the Pacific Coast. For some time he was the only American in the territory between
Mission Sonoma and the quarters of the Hudson Bay Company to the north. In March, 1836, Yount secured
the first land grant in this area and cleared the wilderness. On his Napa Valley site he built a Kentucky-type
block house, a grist mill and saw mill, fought off the Grizzlies and unfriendly Indians, and made the first wine
in Napa Valley from grape cuttings he planted to a vineyard from stock given him by the Padres of Mission
Sonoma. Yount's Caymus Rancho became the last regular stopping point for the pioneer and early settlers.
Yount died in October, 1865, at the age of 71, and was buried in the town which bears his name in the
center of Napa Valley. According to Mrs. Fagiani, The Napa Register announced on Feb. 8, 1868, that a
"handsome monument for Yount's grave has been completed at the Pritchard and Hevrin Marbleworks in
San Francisco." The monument, which cost $5,000, took four weeks to erect.
Napa Register 05/28/1964
Cemetery Location
Name Block / Row Map Marker
Number
1. Alten, Ernest "Ernie" Matthias B3 R32 518
2. Bardessono, Peter J. B5 Start of R18 329
3. Barker, Robert "Pete" L. B3 R43 702
4. Barker, William Thomas B2 R46 726
5. Bingham, Charles Henry B5 R17 324
6. Dr. Brannick, Thomas Leonard B7 R3 37
7. Browne, Glenn Gordon B6 R15 278
8. Reverend Buckner, Nickerson"Nixon" S. B2 Start of R51 789
9. Buszdieker, Henry A. B7 R4 55
10. Byers, James W. B3 R36 591
11. Calden, Frederick Rosealvin B2 R51 793
12. Reverend Callison, John Jay B5 R23 414
13. Capelli, John B. B6 R5 69
14. Capito, James Nelson B5 End of R23 432
15. Cassaday, James A. B3 Start of R43 692
16. Castellano, James Jim T. B5 R18 329a
17. Cathcart, Elmo Leverage B6 Start of R6 84
18. Church, George Washington B2 R57 842
19. Conwell, James B5 INDIAN BURIAL 455
GROUND
20. Crane, George William Jr. B6 R12 199
21. Cuadrado, George G. B5 R18 335
22. Davis, Richard Start of B4. Start and End of 495
R29
23. DeJarnac, Edmond B5 R28 485
24. Dickenson, Howard George Alten B7 R1 2
25. Donaldson, Eugene C. B3 R34 553
26. Dozier, Anthony White Jr. B3 R38 629
27. Dulinsky, George L. Bud B3 End of R43 704c
28. Eckel, Henry B. B6 R5 80
29. Edwards, Alfred Mitchell B2 R47 748
30. Fay, Nathan B6 R13 224
31. Ferguson, Walter Leslie B1 Start of R59 870
32. Fields, Otto Jess B6 R11 176
33. Gates, Thurman Lee B3 Start of R35 560
34. Ghirardi, Antone B1 R63 939
35. Grigsby, Franklin T. B5 R16 301
36. Grigsby, George B5 R18 353
37. Grove, William Gabriel B2 R50 783
38. Hampton, William Henry B2 R55 826
39. Hart, Leroy Taft B6 R6 88
40. Hart, William Carroll B7 R4 49
41. Hendricks, Earl Buck F. B6 Start of R8 128
42. Hendricks, Royal E. B6 R12 210
43. Howard, Victor H. Jr. B3 R33 534
44. Huyck, Arthur Ray Raymond B2 Start of R48 751
45. Jackson, William B1 R61 918
46. Jaeger, Paul C. B6 R5 64
47. Jefferson, Lou B2 R54 820
48. Kelly, Andrew Jackson B5 End of R21 397
49. Laloli, Leo F. B6 R11 179
50. Lawrence, Marcus Mark Eugene B6 R7 124
51. Lawson, Ivan L. B2 R52 798a
52. Lincoln, Warren Frederick B2 End of R48 764
53. Lloyd, John E. Jr. B2 R46 736
54. Mayberry, Dorothy Carter B7 R3 36
55. McCrosky, Joseph H. End of B5. End of R28 494
56. McCurdy, Albert Madison Unknown Unknown
57. McWilliams, John Calvin B6 R6 91
58. Mitchell, Morley B5 R23 428
59. Mulholland, Willard H. B5 R18 334
60. Naramore, Henry J. B5 End of R25 450
61. Payne, Francis "Fred" Melville Sr B3 R39 648
62. Rebstock, Henry B5 INDIAN BURIAL 454
GROUND
63. Rudin, Jacob J. B3 R42 684
64. Rust, Derrick Borden B5 R28 481
65. Rust, Joseph"Jim" Mitchell B5 R17 313
66. Sandlin, George Esten B7 Start of R3 27
67. Schulze, Raymond "Ray" Joseph B3 End of R35 578
68. Scruggs, David Frank B6 R5 73
69. Skellenger, Charles K. B5 R28 488
70. Judge Skinner, William M. B6 Start of R10 143
71. Stratton, Axel William Jr. B5 R19 365
72. Swift, Marvin H. B6 Start of R13 215
73. Tallman, Ralph Ernest B7 R3 29
74. Thompson, Leland "Lee" Alton B6 R14 240
75. Tiedemann, Henry Irvine Irv B1 R60 908
76. Tilford, Paul Christian B3 R43 699
77. Wahl, Charles B5 R28 487a
78. Wakerley, Robert M. B6 R12 212
79. Waters, John B5 R21 396
80. Webber, Warren B1 R59 892
81. Wentworth, Orrin Silas B5 R28 490
82. Wetmore, Howard James B5 INDIAN BURIAL 453
GROUND
83. Wheeler, Alonzo C. B7 R1 5
84. Whitton, Irving "Irve" L. B3 R36 581
85. Wichels, John Sr. B1 R59 894
86. Wichels, John "Jack" Jr. B1 R59 896
87. Wilkins, Jack Paul B6 End of R12 214
88. Wolff, Joseph B5 Start of R24 433
89. Yount, George C. B4 R30 497
Burials recently identified or confirmed as Veterans at the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery
How to Locate a Grave:
NOTE: B = Block, R = Row
Look up the person on the list of cemetery locations beginning on page 62. The Veterans
in each block are arranged alphabetically.
See what Block #, Row #, and Marker # they are. For example, Block 4, Row 30, #497 is
George C. Younts gravesite.
Look at the graphical map for that Block # on page 66.
Use the Marker # to find the person on the Cemetery Map Guide for each block starting
on page 68 to determine where the marker is located in relation to others in the row.
Notes on Cemetery Map Guide to Grave Markers
All stones are assigned a marker number.
Each Veteran is highlighted with a flag icon.
Please note all beginnings and endings of rows are indicated on the cemetery location
table starting on page 62.
Within a row, if there is a long space between markers, it is indicated with a long arrow.
(For example on page 68, Block 2, Row 47, see the arrow between marker numbers 748
and 751.
Each beginning marker will determine the path of the row. All other markers in the
row will either be to the left, to the right, or in line with the first marker in the row.
Cemetery Map Guide to Grave Markers
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 4
Block 5
Block 6
Block 7
Wars Fought by George C. Yount Veterans
American Indian Wars

(1622 to 1924 Intermittent)
Conflicts between American settlers & Native Americans. Resulted in

establishment of Indian Reservations system.
War of 1812
(1812 to 1815)
U.S. vs. Great Britain. About trade restrictions & British support
of Native Americans fighting against U.S. in Indian Wars.
No geographical change was involved, and resulted in two

centuries of peace between the United States and Britain.
Mexican-American War
(1846 to 1848)
U.S. vs. Mexico. About Mexico not recognizing Texas as a U.S.

territory/state. American victory, Mexico lost approximately half of its
territory (i.e. California, Arizona, etc.). The U.S. acquired approximately
525,000 square miles of new territory.
American Civil War
(1861 to 1865)
The American Civil war, also known as War Between the States, was
fought by the Union and Confederates which resulted in the end of slavery,
and defeat of the Confederate States of America. In support of President
Lincolns emancipation proclamation, the 13th Amendment was passed. In
addition, the 14th and 15th Amendments to the Constitution were also
passed by Congress and ratified by states, becoming law.
Spanish-American War
(1893)
Lasted 3 months. Spain vs. U.S. About Cuban &

Philippine independence. Fought in Caribbean &
Philippines. American victory.
World War I
(1914 to 1918)
The American entry into World War I came in April 1917. President Woodrow Wilson began
limited preparations for war and kept the U.S. Army on its small peacetime basis despite
increasing demands for preparedness. Germany decided to resume all-out submarine
warfare against Britain to force the United States in to war. Congress voted to declare war
against Germany on April 6, 1917. On December 7, 1917, the US declared war on the Austro-
Hungarian Empire. The U.S. emerged from the war as the worlds leading economy.
World War II
(1939-1945)
The United States in World War II covers the war

against Japan, Germany and Italy which began with the
attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It is
estimated that 50 to 70 million people died during the
war, which is the biggest mass war known to man. Apart
from ending the German aggression, the war altered the
political alignment and social structure of the world. The
United Nations was established after the war.
Korean War
(1950 to 1953)
U.S. allied with South Korea against North Korea.

Resulted in a stalemate.
Vietnam War
(1955 to 1975)
U.S. allied with South Vietnam to prevent

communist takeover in North Vietnam. North
Vietnamese victory.
Epilogue
As I complete this book, I know this is not the end of my volunteer work at the George C. Yount
Cemetery. In my first book, "Mapping the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery," I made a map of the
cemetery and released the names of all those with grave markers or known to be buried there. My
second and third book were an effort to honor all those veterans buried there. With the release of the
Napa County Library Newspaper Archives, I am currently in the process of researching obituaries
for all the people buried at the cemetery. With over 1,281 graves, this will take a very long time.
Through the newspaper archives, I continue to learn of more buried there, including more Veterans.
These books are only as accurate and up-to-date as of the day they are published. However, with the
fabulous website findagrave.com, I have an opportunity to continuously update information about
each person. Family contacts and other findagrave.com members continue to provide additional
facts about the deceased to the memorial that I, or others, have created on the website. Additionally,
as I myself learn more, I share it with other contributors who have built memorials regarding the
people buried at the cemetery. By doing so, we continue to build upon and chronicle those buried
here. I strongly believe in "sourcing" facts I add to this site. While it is not required, I believe it is
important. I also try to keep track of the person or persons who send me information about a
particular burial.
While I thoroughly enjoyed my work "in the field" at the cemetery, I am no longer physically able to
do so, therefore, most of my focus is online. I welcome new information about people buried at this
cemetery. The original cemetery book, and my two cemetery veterans books are available at the
Napa County Library. The original book is sold in a compact disc (CD) media to benefit the
Genealogy Society. The George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery books are available online at
www.scribd.com/book/312952811 and www.scribd.com/document/346121140. At the end of the
second edition link, there will be a link provided for the Addendum as listed below.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AEVaZ8KPVDCL1PoHC_5REMWA-
kiJ3XVoT1dlUMjZW2o/edit?usp=sharing
This addendum link will include all future veterans found to be buried at the George C. Yount
Cemetery, as well as, any future changes or additions after Memorial Day 2017.
My goal in writing these books is to provide information on the genealogy and family history of the
individuals buried at the George C. Yount Cemetery. I have been interested in genealogy for many
years, and my contributions to findagrave.com are a reflection of that.
The original historical material presented in my books is not copyrighted and anyone is invited to
use it. Mention of the author would be appreciated. Contributions of information about those buried
at the George C. Yount Cemetery are welcomed, and may be submitted to the author by mail at 1888
Larkspur St., Yountville, CA 94599, or by email at dprsjacksn@aol.com.
Denise R. Jackson
Sources & Citations
Napa County Library Historical Archives
(http://www.countyofnapa.org/library/)
Cemetery Inscriptions
Napa County, California
George C. Yount Cemetery
Yountville, CA
Indexed
Contains old cemetery ledger, 1969
(Napa Valley Genealogy Society)
Cemetery Records
Yountville, Napa, California
(Compiled by the Genealogical Committee L.D.S. - 1956)
Find a Grave Site (FAG)

www.findagrave.com
Mr. Dean Enderlin

Col. Elmer Ellsworth Camp #23
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
https://www.suvpac.org/camp23.html
www.deanenderlin.com
1. Mapping the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery

2. Veterans of the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery
By: Denise Ratterman Jackson
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interested in finding graves about famous people, ancestors, or anyone you may have
known.
The site also provides a way to add virtual flowers, and post a note to a loved ones
grave.
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Click on Join now! on the upper right-hand side of the welcome page, complete the
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About the Author
Denise Ratterman Jackson was born and raised in Richmond,

California, graduated from high school in San Andreas, California,
and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from the
University of California Davis at Davis, California. She and her
husband, Paul, have lived in the Napa Valley for 35 years, 31 of
them in Yountville, California. They raised their two daughters,
Rachel and Susan in Yountville. The author has one granddaughter,
Piper, age 20 months. This is her third book about the George C.
Yount Cemetery.

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5. Bingham, Charles Henry Born: January 1843 Died: 13 February 1932

7. Browne, Glenn Gordon Born: 17 December 1917 Died: 19 March 2009

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8. Reverend Buckner, Nickerson"Nixon" S. Born: 11 October 1840 Died: 18 April 1918

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9. Buszdieker, Henry A. Born: 12 January 1888 Died: 17 October 1960

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11. Calden, Frederick Rosealvin Born: 1847 Died: 12 June 1899

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13. Capelli, John B. Born: 30 September 1870 Died: 26 February 1939

15. Cassaday, James A. Born: 1880 Died: 8 October 1917

James was a captain in the U.S. Army. Source: www.legacy.com

Weekly Calistogan. 05/12/1899

21. Cuadrado, George G. Born: 15 November 1912 Died: 17 May 1974

The Register 05/20/1974

22. Davis, Richard Born: Unknown Died: Unknown

23. De Jarnac, Edmond Born: 1847 Died: 22 August 1927

25. Donaldson, Eugene C. Born: Unknown Died: 9 March 1926

Plaque inscription: Though taken from the earth so young. He leaves in a

28. Eckel, Henry B. Born: 1835 Died: 10 July 1917

1. Death of Henry B. Eckel

29. Edwards, Alfred Mitchell Born: 1844 Died: 12 September 1926

30. Fay, Nathan Born: 30 January 1914 Died: 14 February 2001

31. Ferguson, Walter Leslie Born: 1837 Died: 27 August 1911

Napa Daily Journal 09/01/1911

Napa Daily Register 08/28/1911

"Cease firing." See the shattered red

"Cease firing." By high Lookout's hill,

"Cease firing." Now the battle blade

"Cease firing." Fierce war disappears,

"Cease firing." Now the bugle calls

The Napa Register 06/14/1989

34. Ghirardi, Antone Born: 1856 Died: 6 April 1927

35. Grigsby, Franklin T. Born: 15 August 1829 Died: 7 July 1893

36. Grigsby, George Born: 5 September 1817 Died: 3 November 1899

"Former Yountville Man Dies

The Napa Register 01/21/1965

41. Hendricks, Earl "Buck" F. Born: 1906 Died: 24 November 1971

42. Hendricks, Royal E. Born: 1898 Died: February 1928

45. Jackson, William Born: February 1846 Died: 16 January 1911

46. Jaeger, Paul C. Born: 23 April 1916 Died: 26 March 1996

47. Jefferson, Lou Born: 28 September 1927 Died: 4 March 2006

Napa Valley Register 03/10/2006

48. Kelly, Andrew Jackson Born: 1830 Died: 16 September 1897

1. Drink Claims Another Victim

Napa Daily Journal 09/17/1897

49. Laloli, Leo F. Born: 21 January 1908 Died: 16 December 1973

51. Lawson, Ivan L. Born: 7 October 1922 Died: 16 August 2016

Dorothy Carter Mayberry PHILO

The Register 08/05/1976

55. McCrosky, Joseph H. Born: Unknown Died: May 1916