Carl Edward Larson and Louise
Minnie Nichols were married September
29, 1917, in California.
Carl Edward Larson and
Louise Minnie (Nichols) Larson had no children.
Carl Edward Larson and Louise
Minnie (Nichols) Larson divorced
by early 1918.
Louise Minnie (Nichols) Larson
then married Giles Joab Mead.
Giles Joab Mead was born August 10,
1886, in Willows, Glenn Co., CA, and died February 24, 1970, in Woodland, Yolo
Co., CA, at age 83. He is the son of Eugene W. Mead of New York and Laura Jane
Ballard of Iowa.
Giles Joab Mead and
Louise Minnie (Nichols) Larson were
married about 1919
in Colusa, Colusa Co., CA.
Giles Joab Mead and
Louise Minnie (Nichols) (Larson) Mead
had four children:
- Helen Gertrude Mead: Born May 25, 1920, in Nevada; Died December 29,
1993, in Madison, Yolo Co., CA (age 73). Married Unknown Norton.
- Hazel Irene Mead: Born February 20, 1923, in Willows, Glenn Co., CA; Died April
25, 2002, at Sutter General Hospital, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA
(age 79). Married to Francis Burnell "Frank" Harrington: Born
December 25, 1920, in California; Died July 16, 1993, in Sacramento,
Sacramento Co., CA (age 79).
- Vivian Jane Mead: Born September 10, 1924, in Willows, Glenn Co., CA; Died
March 14, 2007, at Alderson's Convalescent Hospital, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA (age 82). Married (1) about 1941
in Yolo Co., CA, to Unknown Hawley: Born Unknown; Died Unknown. Married (2)
June 30, 1956, in Yolo Co., CA, to Daryl Lee Campbell: Born December 28, 1932, in
Alameda Co., CA; Died May 17, 2000, in Woodland, Yolo Co., CA (age 67). Son
of James Robinson Campbell and Virginia Edwards.
- Giles Joab Mead Jr.: Born August 27, 1929, in Siskiyou
Co., CA; Died June 15,
1990, in Placer Co., CA (age 70). Married Lum.
Louise Minnie (Nichols) (Larson) Mead
was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Giles J. Mead
about 1928 or 1932 .
TIMELINE
Giles Joab Mead was born August 10,
1886, in Willows, Glenn Co., CA.
Carl Edward Larson was born June 7, 1894, in Woodland Twp.,
Yolo Co., CA.
The 1900 U. S. Census
taken on June 6, 1900 shows Erick Larson (age 46) is a day laborer born November 1853
in Sweden of Swedish-born parents, emigrating from Sweden in 1873, a naturalized
citizen and living in Woodland Twp., Yolo Co., CA. Living with him is his wife
of twelve years, Mary S. Larson (age 45) born in Finland of Finland-born
parents, having emigrated from Finland in 1886. All five of their children are
also living there,
all sons and
all born in California:
Clarence O. Larson (age 11) born July 1888; Nels A. Larson (age 10) born April
1890; Myron E. Larson (age 8) born October 1891; Carl E. Larson (age 5) born
June 1894; and Henry T. Larson (age 3) born August 1896.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June
1, 1900 shows William T. Nichols (age 26) born December 1873 in Indian Territory to
Missouri-born parents is a Farm Laborer owning his own home free of a mortgage
and living in Township No. 3, Lassen Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 4
years, Minnie Nichols (age 19) born December 1880 in California to Illinois and Iowa-born parents, with
both of the children born to her still alive. Also living with him are his two
sons, both born in California to Indian Territory and California-born parents: Restora Nichols (age 2) born January 1898; and Wm. O. Nichols (age 11/12) born
August 1899.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June
15, 1900 shows Eugene Mead (age 50) born July 1849 in New York to New York-born
parents is a Carpenter owning his own home free of a mortgage and living on
Plumas Street, Town of Willows, 4th Judicial Twp., Glenn Co., CA. Living with
him is his wife of 26 years, Laura J. Mead (age 43) born June 1856 in Iowa to
North Carolina and Ohio-born parents, with 4 of the 7 children born to her still
alive. Also living there are his four unmarried children, all born in California
to New York and Iowa-born parents: Carl E. Mead (age 19) born June 1880, a Farm
Laborer; Victor B. Mead (age 16) born July 1883; Giles J. Mead (age 13) born
August 1886; and Grace Mead (age 4) born November 1895.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June
26, 1900 shows George W. Nichols (age 24) born July 1875 in Indiana to
Indiana-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and
living in Webster Twp., Woodward Co., OK. Living with him is his wife of 3
years, Nellie R. Nichols (age 19) born November 1880 in Illinois to Indiana and
Pennsylvania-born parents, with the only child born to her still alive. Also
living there is his daughter, Minnie M. Nichols (age 10/12) born July 1899 in
Oklahoma to Indiana and Illinois-born parents.
Louise Minnie Nichols was born February 14, 1901,
in California.
Carl E. Larson is not living at
home in the 1910 U. S. Census. There is this possibility: The 1910 U. S. Census
taken on April 29, 1910 shows Carl Larson (age 21) born in California to
Swedish-born parents is an unmarried Worker Engaged in Construction Work on an
Irrigation Project and is living in Goose Lake Precinct, Lake Co., OR.
Leigh Larson note: This occupation is the same as on his
death certificate, which states he worked for a "Ditch Company".
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on
May 24, 1910 shows William T. Nichols (age 36) born in Oklahoma to Missouri-born parents is an
Odd Jobs Laborer renting his home in Armona Twp., Kings Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of
13
years, Minnie Nichols (age 29) born in California to Illinois and Iowa-born parents, with
5 of the 6 children born to her still alive. Also living with him are his five
children, all born in California to Oklahoma and California-born parents:
Restora Nichols (age 12); Minnie Nichols (age 9); Tauis Nichols (age 7); Ira
Nichols (age 5); and Helen Nichols (age 3).
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May
6, 1910 shows Eugene Mead (age 59) born in New York to New York-born parents is
a General Farm Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and living in Lockwood
Twp., Renville Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of 36 years, Laura J. Mead
(age 53) born in Iowa to North Carolina and Ohio-born parents, with 4 of the 7
children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried
children, both born in California to New York and Iowa-born parents: Giles Mead
(age 23) a Farm Laborer; and Grace Mead (age 15).
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on
April 20, 1910 shows George W. Nichols (age 34) born in Illinois to Kansas and
Illinois-born parents is a Railroad Carpenter renting his home and living on
Second Street, Washington Twp., Yolo Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 12
years, Nellie R. Nichols (age 30) born in Illinois to Indiana-born parents, with
2 of the 3 children born to her still alive. Also living with him are his two
children, both born to Illinois-born parents: Minnie M. Nichols (age 10) born in
Oklahoma; and Ralph A. Nichols (age 4/12) born in California. A roomer with his
Own Income also lives in the household.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1917, shows
Giles Joab Mead (age 30) born August 10, 1886 in Willows, CA is living in the
City of Willows, Glenn Co., CA. His local draft board is in
Glenn Co., CA. He is of
medium height, medium build, light brown eyes and brown hair. He is unmarried
and not employed regularly by anyone. He claims that his mother depends
upon him for support.
Carl Edward Larson and Louise
Minnie Nichols were married September
29, 1917, in California.
Carl Edward Larson and Louise
Minnie (Nichols) Larson divorced
by early 1918.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1918, shows
Carl Edward Larson (age 23) born June 7, 1894, in Woodland, CA, is living in
Woodland, CA. His local draft board is in East Woodland, Yolo Co., CA. He is of
tall height, medium build, light blue eyes and light brown hair. He is not
married and not employed.
Giles Joab Mead and
Louise Minnie (Nichols) Larson were
married about 1919
in California.
The 1920 U. S. Census
taken on January 26, 1920 shows Harvey D. Stewart (age 57) born in Pennsylvania
to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage
and living in Woodland Twp., Yolo Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Mary S.
Stewart (age 52) born in Finland to Finnish-born parents and having emigrated
from Finland in 1886 and naturalized in 1909. Also living there is his son,
Clark Stewart (age 7) born in California to Pennsylvania and Finnish-born
parents. Also living there are his two unmarried stepsons, both born in
California to Swedish and Finnish-born parents: Carl Larson (age 25) a Farm Laborer;
and Henry Larson (age 23) a Farm Laborer.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on
January 26, 1920 shows William Nickols (age 46) born in Oklahoma to Iowa and
Illinois-born parents is a General Farm Laborer renting his farm and living in
Cacheville Twp., Yolo Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Minnie Nickols (age
39) born in California to Illinois and Iowa-born parents. Also living with him are his
six unmarried
children, all born in California to Oklahoma and California-born parents: Ira
Nickols (age 15); Helen Nickols (age 13); Floyd Nickols (age 9); Lloyd Nichols (age
7); Annabelle Nickols (age 4-7/12); and James Nickols (age 5/12).
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on
January 26, 1920 shows G. W. Nichols (age 43) born in Indiana to Kansas and
Illinois-born parents is a General Farm Farmer owning his farm with a mortgage
and living in Webster Twp., Woodward Co., OK. Living with him is his wife,
Nellie R. Nichols (age 40) born in Illinois to Indiana and Missouri-born
parents. Also living with him are his two sons, both born to Indiana and
Illinois-born parents: Ralph A. Nichols (age 10) born in California; and Floyd
L. Nichols (age 6) born in Oklahoma.
Woodland Daily
Democrat,
Woodland, CA,
Thursday, July 12, 1928
Cruelty Neglect Charged in Suit
On two
county - cruelty and neglect - Mrs. Minnie Mead filed suit for divorce from
Giles J. Mead. Her husband, says the woman, has been constantly quarrelsome and
has refused to support her and their three daughters. The couple was married in
Colusa nine years ago. The wife asks $50 for support of the children, and their
custody. J. H. Laugenour is her attorney.
Woodland Daily
Democrat,
Woodland, CA,
Monday, August 6, 1928
Minnie
Mead was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Giles Mead.
The 1930 U. S. Census, taken on April 7, 1930
shows Giles J. Mead (age 43)
born in California to New York and Iowa-born parents and first married at age 33
is a Carpenter Contractor renting his apartment for
$16/month and living at 614 North Street,
City of Woodland, Woodland Twp., Yolo Co., CA.
Living with him is his wife, Minnie Mead (age 29) born in California to Oklahoma
and California-born parents and first married at age 16. Also living there are
his four daughters, all born to California-born parents: Helen Gertrude Mead (age 9) born in Nevada; Hazel I. Mead (age 7) born in California; Vivian J. Mead (age 5-7/12) born in California; and Giles J. Mead (age 7/12) born in California.
The 1930 U. S. Census, taken on April
10, 1930 shows Carl Larson (age 35)
born in California to Swedish and Finnish-born parents and first married at age
24 is a divorced Public Park Gardener
rooming at 230 Walnut Street,
City of Woodland, Woodland Twp., Yolo Co., CA.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on
April 4, 1930 shows William F. Nichols (age 56) born in Oklahoma to United
States-born parents and first married at age 22 is a Wood Chopper on a Ranch
owning his own mortgaged home valued at $1,500 and living at 140 Fourth Street,
City of Woodland, Woodland Twp., Yolo Co., CA. Living with him is his wife,
Minnie H. Nichols (age 49) born in California to Illinois and Iowa-born parents
and first married at age 15, who is a Fruit Packer in Fruit. Also living with him are his
four unmarried
children, all born in California to Oklahoma and California-born parents: Floyd
F. Nichols (age 19); Lloyd A. Nichols (age 17); Annabel Nichols (age 14); and
James Nichols (age 10).
Louise Minnie (Nichols) (Larson) Mead
was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce
from Giles J. Mead
about 1928 or 1932 .
Woodland Daily
Democrat,
Woodland, CA,
Monday, November 28, 1932
Minnie
Mead was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Giles J. Mead.
Carl Edward Larson died April 21, 1935, in Yolo County Hospital, West of Woodland, Yolo Co., CA,
at age 40.
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated April 27, 1942, shows
Giles Joab Mead (age 56) born August 10, 1886 in Willows, Glenn Co., CA, is
living at 140 4th Street, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.
Giles Joab Mead died February 24, 1970, in Woodland,
Yolo Co., CA, at age 83.
Louise Minnie (Nichols) (Larson) Mead died February
23, 1993, in Orange Co., CA, at age
92.
Above is a picture of Erik Larsson's son,
Carl Edward Larson, who served in World War I. This picture is from Maurine
Mackie, an Assessor in the Yolo County, CA Assessor's Office in Woodland, CA. According to her, Carl Edward Larson was
married in 1917 to Minnie Nichols, but they were already divorced a year later. In Carl Edward
Larson's death certificate from 1935, it says his profession is Laborer. He
seems to have been working in an company called "Ditch Co.", but it may have
been a generic term used on his death certificate. The cause of death
was bronchial pneumonia. Since Carl E. Larson was a veteran, the American
Legion took care of the funeral service. Carl E. Larson is sitting where the
arrow points.
| Name: |
MEAD, GILES JUNIOR |
| Social Security #: |
565369173 |
| Sex: |
MALE |
| Birth Date: |
27 Aug 1929 |
| Birthplace: |
California |
| Death Date: |
17 Jun 1990 |
| Death Place: |
PLACER |
| Mother's Maiden Name: |
NICHOLES |
| Father's Surname: |
| Name: |
MEAD, GILES J |
| Social Security #: |
553038800 |
| Sex: |
MALE |
| Birth Date: |
10 Aug 1886 |
| Birthplace: |
California |
| Death Date: |
24 Feb 1970 |
| Death Place: |
YOLO |
| Mother's Maiden Name: |
|
| Father's Surname: |
| Name: |
NORTON, HELEN GERTRUDE |
| Social Security #: |
553187099 |
| Sex: |
FEMALE |
| Birth Date: |
25 May 1920 |
| Birthplace: |
Nevada |
| Death Date: |
29 Dec 1993 |
| Death Place: |
YOLO |
| Mother's Maiden Name: |
NICHOLS |
| Father's Surname: |
MEAD
|
| Name: |
BALL, MINNIE
|
| Social Security #: |
557221697 |
| Sex: |
FEMALE |
| Birth Date: |
2 Apr 1901 |
| Birthplace: |
California |
| Death Date: |
28 Apr 1966 |
| Death Place: |
SACRAMENTO |
| Mother's Maiden Name: |
CHASE |
| Father's Surname: |
Woodland Daily
Democrat,
Woodland, CA,
Thursday, July 12, 1928
Cruelty Neglect Charged in Suit
On two
county - cruelty and neglect - Mrs. Minnie Mead filed suit for divorce from
Giles J. Mead. Her husband, says the woman, has been constantly quarrelsome and
has refused to support her and their three daughters. The couple was married in
Colusa nine years ago. The wife asks $50 for support of the children, and their
custody. J. H. Laugenour is her attorney.
Woodland Daily
Democrat,
Woodland, CA,
Monday, August 6, 1928
Minnie
Mead was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Giles Mead.
Woodland Daily
Democrat,
Woodland, CA,
Monday, November 28, 1932
Minnie
Mead was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce from Giles J. Mead.
The Daily Democrat, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA,
Tuesday, April 30, 2002
Hazel Irene Mead Harrington
Hazel Irene Mead Harrington died peacefully in
Sacramento at Sutter General Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer
Thursday, April 25, 2002, at age 79.
Born Feb. 20, 1923, in Willows, Mrs. Harrington was
the daughter of the late Giles Mead and Minnie (Nichols) Mead. She attended
Woodland High School before marrying Francis (Frank) Harrington of Woodland.
They settled in Sacramento, after Frank returned from World War II.
Mrs. Harrington is survived by her sons, Paul
Harrington and wife Kelly and, Stephen Harrington; and grandchildren, Katherine,
Shea, Joseph, Stephen, and Michael, all of Sacramento.
She is also survived by her sister, Jane Campbell of
Woodland; sister-in-law, Hazel Mead of Rocklin; and numerous cousins; nieces;
and nephews.
Mrs. Harrington was preceded in death by her
husband, Francis (Frank) Harrington; sister, Helen Norton of Madison; brother,
Giles (Lum) Mead of Rocklin; and brother-in-law, Darryl Campbell of Woodland.
A funeral service is scheduled at 10 a.m.,
Wednesday, May 1, at All Hallows Church, 5500 13th Ave., Sacramento. Interment
to follow at noon, at Monument Hill Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22.
Mission Funeral Home, 22297 Mission Blvd., Hayward,
94541 is assisting the family with arrangements.
WOODLAND DAILY DEMOCRAT,
Woodland, CA,
Saturday, November 17, 1934
Harvey
Stewarts Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
The
25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stewart was celebrated Friday
evening at their home for a group of friends. Featuring the evening was the
"re-marriage" of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart with the wedding party attired in costumes
of 25 years ago. Mrs. Al McDonald acted as the minister, Mrs. Bertha Carlisle
was bridesmaid and Mrs. Felix Rachand was best man. Pedro was played before the
"wedding ceremony" and later the guests were seated at a table prettily
decorated with a silver centerpiece surrounded with fall fruits and leaves for
refreshments. Red berries and chrysanthemums were used in decorating the rooms
of the home. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Anderson of Knights
Landing, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Al McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Felix
Bachand, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Slaven, Mr. and Mrs. John ODonnell, Mr. and Mrs.
Elza Abshire, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hemenway, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Persson, Mr. and
Mrs. Al Larson, Mrs. Bertha Carlisle, Mrs. Jane Meade, Mrs. Ida Willis, Mrs.
Louella Cook, Mrs. Mary Persson, Clark Stewart, Carl Larson, Lloyd Betty, Alonza
Hall and Alfred Dart and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart.
WOODLAND DAILY DEMOCRAT,
Woodland, CA,
Monday, April 22, 1935
C. E.
Larson, World War Vet, Dies
Carl
Edward Larson, 40, a native of Woodland, died early Sunday morning at a local
hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Kraft Brothers chapel with Rev, C. L. Buckner of the First Methodist church
officiating. The local post of the American Legion will conduct services at the
grave in Woodland cemetery.
Surviving him are his mother,
Mrs. Harry Stewart; two brothers, Clarence O. and Henry Larson; a half brother,
Clarke H. Stewart, and a nephew, Bobby Larson.
WOODLAND DAILY DEMOCRAT,
Woodland, CA,
Monday April 29, 1935
CARD
OF THANKS
We wish to express to our many
friends our sincere appreciation for their comforting assistance in the loss of
our son and brother.
MRS. H. D. STEWART, C. O. LARSON,
H. T. LARSON, C. H. STEWART.
The Daily Democrat,
Woodland, CA, Saturday, March 17, 2007
Vivian Jane Campbell
Sept. 10, 1924 - March 14,
2007
Vivian Jane Campbell
died on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Alderson's Convalescent
Hospital at the age of 82. Mrs. Campbell was born on Sept.
10, 1924 in Willows to Giles J. and Minnie (Nichols) Mead.
She has been a Yolo County resident for more than 60 years.
She attended Woodland High School. She was a den mother for
the Cub Scouts, a past member of the Eagles and Moose Lodge.
She researched and co-wrote three books on the family
background (genealogy) with her husband, Daryl. She also
painted, drew and wrote poetry. Survivors include Mrs.
Campbell's sons, David Hawley, Michael Campbell and spouse
Stacey, and her daughter, Nancy Farley, all of Woodland.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; Mark and Jason Stevens,
Julie Wolf, Robert Hayes, Lynette Thomas, April, Caitlin and
Chase Campbell, Mike Loera, Dustin Farley and Kristin
Farley; 13 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her
husband of 44 years, Daryl Campbell, parents, brother, Giles
Mead Jr., sisters, Helen Rugenbert and Hazel Harrington and
by her daughters, Judy Hays and Nona Wolf. The family
requests memorials in Mrs. Campbell's name be directed to
Hospice of Yolo County, P.O. Box 1014, Davis 95617-1014.
Services: A viewing and visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m.
to noon, Tuesday, March 20 at Kraft Bros. Chapel, 175 Second
St. A graveside service will follow at Monument Hill
Memorial Park, 35036 County Road 22, Woodland, with Pastor
Richard Sinclair officiating. Kraft Bros. Funeral Directors
of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements.
| Name: |
David
Levere Hawley |
| Birth Date: |
30 Sep 1943 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Mother's Maiden Name: |
Mead |
| Birth County: |
Yolo |
| Name: |
Michael
L Campbell |
| Birth Date: |
18 Dec 1956 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Mother's Maiden Name: |
Mead
|
| Birth County: |
Yolo |
| Name: |
Nancy J
Campbell |
| Birth Date: |
7 Feb 1958 |
| Gender: |
Female |
| Mother's Maiden Name: |
Mead
|
| Birth County: |
Yolo |
| Name: |
Judy Arline
Hawley |
| Birth Date: |
27 Oct 1946 |
| Gender: |
Female |
| Mother's Maiden Name: |
Mead
|
| Birth County: |
Yolo |
| Name: |
Nona Irene
Hawley |
| Birth Date: |
18 Nov 1944 |
| Gender: |
Female |
| Mother's Maiden Name: |
Mead
|
| Birth County: |
Yolo |
David L. Hawley and Glenda M. Crone were
married November 19, 1977, in Yolo Co., CA, and were divorced October 30, 1979,
in Yolo Co., CA.
