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44. Calvin Henderson ENGLISH^137,216 was born on 26 Dec 1830 in USA, Tennessee.²¹⁶ He owned on 1 Nov 1848 in USA, Missouri, Bates Co.. Bates Co., Missouri Land Patents -
Patentee Name: CALVIN H ENGLISH
Document #: 27797
Issue Date: November 1, 1848, Acres: 40
Land Office: CLINTON
Nr. - 1, Aliquot Parts - NESE, Sec/Blk - 33/ , Twnshp - 35-N , Range - 33-W, Fract. Sect. - No, Meridian - 5th PM, State - MO, Counties - VERNON

From archives at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ca/ca-land.htm
Mendocino County, CA - Index to Federal Land Patents

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP RANGE SECTION DOCID DATE NAME

MD 0160N 0120W 017 8886 1883/07/05 ENGLISH CALVIN H
MD 0160N 0130W 033 14393 1889/08/09 ENGLISH CALVIN H

He appeared in the census on 12 Nov 1850 in USA, Missouri, Buchanan Co., Wayne Township.^217,218 1163, 1170, English, Nancy 40 F, Tennessee
Calvin 20 M, Farmer, Tennessee
William 17 M Missouri
Tempe 15 F Missouri
Wiley 12 F Missouri
Biddy 5 F Missouri He owned W½SW 17/ 16-N 12-W No Mount Diablo CA Mendocino on 5 Jul 1883 in USA, California, Mendocino Co..⁷² Names

Patentee: CALVIN H ENGLISH

Survey

State: CALIFORNIA
Acres: 150.37
Metes/Bounds: No

Title Transfer

Issue Date: 7/5/1883
Land Office: Assigned For Automation
Cancelled: No
U.S. Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)

Document Numbers

Document Nr.: 8886
Accession/Serial Nr.: CACAAA 023168
BLM Serial Nr.: CACAAA 023168

W½SW 17/ 16-N 12-W No Mount Diablo CA Mendocino
3 17/ 16-N 12-W No Mount Diablo CA Mendocino
Remarks: LOT 3 OF NESW
4 17/ 16-N 12-W No Mount Diablo CA Mendocino
Remarks: LOT 4 OF SESW

He owned SE 28/ 16-N 13-W No Mount Diablo CA Mendocino on 15 Nov 1888 in USA, California, Mendocino Co..⁷² Names

Patentees: C H ENGLISH,
L D HARGIS

Survey

State: CALIFORNIA
Acres: 160
Metes/Bounds: No

Title Transfer

Issue Date: 11/15/1888
Land Office: Assigned For Automation
Cancelled: No
U.S. Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)

Document Numbers

Document Nr.: 12507
Accession/Serial Nr.: CACAAA 023953
BLM Serial Nr.: CACAAA 023953 He owned N½ NE 33/ 16-N 13-W No Mount Diablo CA Mendocino on 9 Aug 1889 in USA, California, Mendocino Co..⁷² Names

Patentee: CALVIN H ENGLISH

Survey

State: CALIFORNIA
Acres: 80
Metes/Bounds: No

Title Transfer

Issue Date: 8/9/1889
Land Office: Assigned For Automation
Cancelled: No
U.S. Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)

Document Numbers

Document Nr.: 14393
Accession/Serial Nr.: CACAAA 023956
BLM Serial Nr.: CACAAA 023956

He was described as 5' 11", dark complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar over right temple in 1898 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Calpella Township.²¹⁹ He died on 15 Jan 1903 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Ukiah.¹⁶⁷ He was buried in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Ukiah Cemetery.⁸⁹ "C. H. English. Was born in Tennessee, December 26, 1830. When he was about three years of age his parents moved to Missouri. Here he received his education and resided on a farm till 1852, when he came to California, in company with his mother, two bothers, and three sisters, his father having died in Missouri. They crossed the plains with ox-teams, being just six months on the journey, arriving in Nevada county in October. He remained in the mines for five years, and in 1857 came to Mendocino county, locating four miles north of Ukiah, where he continues to reside. His occupation is farming and stock-raising, and his place consists of two hundred and eighty-eight acres. he was married May 15, 1860, to Mrs. Frances E. Hall, a native of Illinois. Their children are Charles, Nancy E., Helen M., Calvin M., Daniel T. Wilsey, Mattie B., and Vincent. Mrs. English had two children by her former marriage, Orin M. and Perry C." (Palmer, 565)

The 1898 Great Register lists Calvin H. English, 63 years of age, living in Round Valley, Eel River Precinct, Covelo P.O. Farmer. Nativity - Tennessee. registered Sept 25, 1891.

Calvin Henderson ENGLISH and Frances Elizabeth RUBERTS were married on 15 May 1860 in USA, California, Mendocino Co..²¹⁶ Research by Floyd E. Barney has a marriage date of Apr 5 1861 from the Northern California marriage index by Morebeck. They appeared in the census in 1860 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Calpella Township.^220,221 815 p., 234, 243,
Calvin H. English, 28, M, Farmer $6000 real estate, $900 personal, Tennessee,
Frances E. 23, F , Illinois, married within the year
Aaron W? 4, M, Illinois
Perry 1, M, Calif
They appeared in the census on 9 Jul 1870 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Calpella Township.²²² pg 182, 18/17, English, C. H. CA Mendocino Calpella Twp 1870 182
Real Estate Personal Month Attended
Value Value Birthplace Born School
18, 17 English, C. H. 39 M W Farmer 4000 1200 Tennessee
Frances E. 33 F W Keeps House Illinios
Aaron W. 14 M W Goes to School " /
Perry C. 11 M W " California /
Charles W. 9 M W " " /
Nancy E. 8 F W " " /
Helen M. 6 F W " " /
Calvin N, 4 M W "
Daniel P. 3 M W "
Wiley 7/12 M W " Oct.
They appeared in the census in 1880 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Calpella Township.²²¹ Page 9/211 Dwelling # 62, Family # 62
English, Calvin W, M, 49, head farmer Tenn, Ky, Tenn
Frances W, F, 43, wife Ill. Ky Ky
Charles W, M, 19, son farm labor Cal Tenn Ky
Nancy W. F, 18, dau. Cal Tenn Ky
Ellen W, F, 16, dau. Cal Tenn Ky
Calvin W, M, 14, son Cal Tenn Ky
Daniel W, M, 12, son Cal Tenn Ky
Willey W, M, 10, son Cal Tenn Ky
Byron W, M, 7, son Cal Tenn Ky
Vinson W, M, 6, son Cal Tenn Ky
Donaboe, Josua W, M, 26, boarder, Wood chopper, W. Va.

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Calvin ENGLISH Self Male W 49 TN Farmer KY TN
Francis ENGLISH Wife M Female W 43 IL Keeping House KY KY
Charles ENGLISH Son S Male W 19 CA Farm Laborer TN KY
Nancy ENGLISH Dau S Female W 18 CA At Home TN KY
Ellen ENGLISH Dau S Female W 16 CA At Home TN KY
Calvin ENGLISH Sister S Female W 14 CA At Home TN KY
Daniel ENGLISH Son S Male W 12 CA At Home TN KY
Willey ENGLISH Son S Male W 10 CA At Home TN KY
Byron ENGLISH Son S Male W 7 CA At Home TN KY
Vinson ENGLISH Son S Male W 6 CA At Home TN KY
Josua DONOHOE Other S Male W 26 WV Wood Chopper --- ---
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Source Information:
Census Place Calpella, Mendocino, California
Family History Library Film 1254068
NA Film Number T9-0068
Page Number 211A

They appeared in the census on 6 Jun 1900 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Covelo.²²³ SD 3 ED 74 sheet 3A line 43. Round Valley Township Covelo Village
34, 34 English Calvin H, Head WM, Dec 1830, 69 yrs, Married 40 yrs, TN KY TN Farmer
Francis E, Wife WF, Sept 1836, 63, M-40, 10 child born & living, IL KY IL
Calvin M, Son WM, Dec 1865, 34, single, CA TN IL, Farm labor
Nancy E, Daughter WF, Feb 1868, 32, single, CA TN IL, School Teacher, 4
Byron, Son, WM, Aug 1870, 29 single, CA TN IL, Grocery Clerk
Vinson, Son, WM, Mar 1874, 26, single, CA TN IL, Day laborer Had 10 children, all alive in 1900 census. Florena Brown found 6 in Covelo. The others might be found by looking up English marriage records in Mendocino Co. or in earlier census records. -Florena Brown

45. Frances Elizabeth RUBERTS was born on 18 Sep 1836 in USA, Illinois.^88,224 probably in Morgan Co. or LaSalle Co. She died on 17 Aug 1908 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Covelo.^89,167 She was buried in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Ukiah.⁸⁹ Children were:

i.
Charles W. ENGLISH²¹⁶ was born on 16 Jan 1861 in USA, California, Mendocino Co..⁸⁹ He died on 17 Aug 1927.⁸⁹ He was buried in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Covelo, Valley View Cemetery.
ii.
Nancy Elizabeth ENGLISH⁸⁸ was born in Feb 1863 in USA, California, Mendocino Co..⁸⁹ School teacher -1900 census
Never married.

iii.
Helen M. ENGLISH²¹⁶ was born on 18 Jan 1864 in USA, California, Mendocino Co..^225,226,227 She died on 3 May 1956 in USA, California, Sutter Co..²²⁷
iv.
Calvin Milton ENGLISH was born on 31 Dec 1865 in USA, California, Mendocino Co..^4,88 He died on 4 Feb 1956 in USA, California, Butte Co.⁴ Last Name First Name Middle Birth Date Mother Maiden Father Last Sex Birth Place Death Place Residence Death Date SSN Age
ENGLISH CALVIN MILTON 12/31/1865 RUBERT ENGLISH M CALIFORNIA BUTTE 02/04/1956 90 years
Farm labourer -1900 census

Cal English
"..., Covelo rancher, drove 400 hogs to Ukiah." 25 Nov. 1898
v.
Daniel Preston ENGLISH²²⁸ was born on 24 Dec 1868 in USA, California, Mendocino Co..⁸⁸ 24 Dec 1867 -1900 census, Dec 24, 1868 - Floyd E. Barney He appeared in the census on 11 Jun 1900 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Covelo.^88,229 SD 3, ED 14, sheet 5A
61, 62 English, Wylie, Head WM, Oct 1869, 30, Married 1 yr, CA TN IL, Farmer, O,F,F
Isso, Wife, WF, M-1, 1 child born & living, CA MA CA
Leila, Daughter WF, Feb 1900, 3/12, single, CA CA CA
62, 63, English, Daniel Preston, Head WM, Dec 1867, 32, Married 6 yrs, CA TN IL, Farmer, O,F,F
Maggie, Wife, WF, M-6, 1 child born & living, MO MO MO
Norma B. Daughter, WF, Nov 1895, 4, single, CA CA MO
He appeared in the census on 29 Apr 1910 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Round Valley Township.⁴⁸ Sacramento Valley Rd.
124, 124
English, Louis B. Head, M W 38, M1 8 yrs, CA, MO, IL Farmer, general farm, emp
Maude L. Wife, F W 32, M2 8 yrs, 5 children, 4 living, CA, IN, CA
James Son, M W 12, S CA, CA, CA
Byron Son M W 7, S CA, CA, CA
Virgil S. Son, M W 5, S CA, CA, CA
Darold Son M W 2, S CA, CA, CA

125, 125
English, Daniel P. Head, M W 42, M1- 15 yrs, CA, MO, IL Farmer, Own farm, emp
Maggie, Wife, F W 39, M1 - 15 yrs, 3 children 2 living, MO, MO, CA
Norma B. Daughter, F W 14, S, CA CA MO
Preston, Son M W 4, S, CA, CA, MO

He appeared in the census on 7 Feb 1920 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Round Valley Township, Precinct 2.²³⁰ English, Daniel P., 51, Head of Dairy farm, owned free of mortagage.
Josephine, 42, Wife
Preston 14, Son, attends school
All born in California. Fathers born in Calif., Mothers of Daniel & Josephine born in Illinois. He died on 24 Oct 1953 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Covelo.⁸⁹ Last Name First Name Middle Birth Date Mother Maiden Father Last Sex Birth Place Death Place Residence Death Date SSN Age
ENGLISH DANIEL PRESTON 12/24/1869 ROBERTS ENGLISH M CALIFORNIA MENDOCINO 10/24/1953 84 years He was buried in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Covelo, Valley View Cemetery.⁸⁹ Newspaper excerpts for Dan English -
"...brought 400 hogs from Round Valley to Willits." 30 Nov. 1906
"...brought 550 hogs from Round Valley to Willits." 29 Mar. 1907
"(...must be married to daughter of George Long of San Francisco) -DD 26 April 1907
"...came down from Covelo on business." -DD 1 Dec 1910
"...candidate for Supervisor, Third District. Lived in Round Valley for more than 40 years; ranch in Ukiah; pioneer family of the County." -DD 3 May 1930
D.P. English
"...cut hand 6 Sept. 1931 in Covelo."

Biographical Sketch from "The History of Mendocino and Lake Counties" -
(Portrait of Dan P. English in volume)

DANIEL PRESTON ENGLISH.-- Two miles east of Covelo lies one of the finest farms of Round valley, a well-improved tract whose modern residence, substantial farm buildings, neat fences and uniform atmosphere of thrift indicate that the owner is a man of intelligence and agricultural acumen. Acquaintance with the owner, who is no less a person than Mr. English, deepens the impression created by the farm itself, for he is thoroughly posted in every department of agriculture and has ideas and opinions well worthy of consideration. Nor is his community enterprise limited to the management of his farm and the buying and selling of stock, for in addition his name appears on the directorate of the Bank of Willis, among the stockholders of the Round valley creamery, and in connection with other enterprises on which local prosperity depends. Outside of Mendocino county he likewise has interests, for he is the owner of a valuable alfalfa ranch near El Centro in the Imperial valley and the returns from that investment have been gratifying.
A member of a pioneer family of Mendocino county, where he was born on Christmas Eve of 1868, Daniel Preston English is a son of Calvin Henderson English, a Missourian by birth and an emigrant across the plains during the era of "prairie schooners" and ox-teams. Settling in Mendocino county, he became a very successful stock-raiser and general farmer and continued in the occupation until his death, which occurred in 1903. Meanwhile the son had been primarily educated at Central school district and later had attended Santa Rosa schools and Business College. For a number of years he engaged in farming with his father in Round valley, but with his marriage at the age of twenty-six, December 5, 1894, he rented two hundred and forty acres of valley land and embarked in independent farming. His wife, who bore the maiden name of Maggie Long, is a native of Missouri, and their union has been blessed with two children, Norma Beulah and William Preston. After six years as a renter Mr. English bought sixty-six and a half acres for himself which he has sowed to alfalfa and used as a dairy farm. By degrees he has risen to a position of influence among the efficient tillers of the soil. Nor has he been less capable in the raising of stock. By some he is regarded as without a superior in the valley as a judge of stock. His estimates of quality and weight are seldom found to be at fault. The greater part of his life has been passed on a farm and he is well fitted for the occupation of a farmer, yet at the same time, with a breadth of mental vision, he does not limit himself to agriculture, but takes a keen interest in all movements for the educational, moral and commercial development and advancement of the county.
vi.
Wylie P. ENGLISH²³¹ was born on 15 Oct 1869 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Ukiah.^4,88,89 He died on 26 Oct 1944 in USA, California, San Francisco Co., San Francisco.⁸⁹ Last Name First Name Middle Birth Date Mother Maiden Father Last Sex Birth Place Death Place Residence Death Date SSN Age
ENGLISH WYLIE 10/15/1869 RUPERTS ENGLISH M CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO 10/26/1944 75 years
He was buried in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Covelo, Valley View Cemetery.⁸⁹ Excerpts from Newspapers for Wylie English -
-DD 22 Dec 1933
"Mr & Mrs Wylie English of Covelo, had baby boy 9 Mar 1913" - DD 13 Apr 1913 (Clinton)
"Wiley English of Covelo brought son Clinton to Ukiah for treatment...appendix burst before he reached hospital" - DD 18 May 1923 6-5
W.M. English
"... claim recorded, 'English Mine'." -DD 13 June 1917

1898 Great Register lists Wiley English, living in Capella, 52 years of age.

Biographical Sketch from the History of Mendocino and Lake Counties -

WYLIE ENGLISH - The community in which Wylie English makes his home has no more progressive, public-spirited citizen than he, whose enthusiasm over public matters has incited many of his associates to take an active part in the development of industrial interests and in the installation of utilities for the general good. Most especially is he at present interested in the telephone system in the valley, which probably is the most important and essential facility for the increase in business and progression of the valley interests. It is but natural that he takes this interest, as he is a native son of Mendocino county and has spent most of his life in the valley. He was born October 15 1869, on the old English homestead four miles north of Ukiah, where Arnold Ford now makes his home. His father was Calvin Henderson English, a native of Missouri, who crossed the plains in 1850. For a time he followed mining, then becoming an early settler in Mendocino county, he acquired a ranch near Ukiah which he farmed, giving particular attention to the raising of stock and hops. He died in Ukiah in 1903. The mother was Frances Ruberts, a native of Illinois, who crossed the plains with her first husband, a Mr. Hall, and after his death became united with Mr. English. Her death occurred August 17, 1908, while on a visit to her son, Wylie, in Round Valley. Of her union with Mr. English there were born eight children, of whom Wylie was the third youngest. After attending the common schools of his neighborhood, in the Central school district, he remained at home for a period, then, in 1888, went to Oakesdale, Wash., to start for himself. The same year he returned to Covelo, not having found the northern country to his liking, and procured work on neighboring ranches, in order to save money. He then took a course at Santa Rosa Business College. On returning to Round Valley he purchased a twenty-acre tract and took up farming for himself, and a short time later was able to purchase an additional eighteen acres, all of which he improved, planted and brought to a fine state of production. With his farming operations he combined stock-raising, in which he has been very successful.
In 1909 Mr. English traded his thirty-eight acres for a tract of seventy-nine acres which at the time was in need of improvement. With determination he set to work and in a short time had it brought to a productive state, and at present it ranks among the best ranches in the valley. For a period he rented this ranch to others, but he is now making it his home place and has just completed a modern house which is spacious and comfortable. Aside from his stockraising and farming Mr. English is engaged in dairying. Withal he is an industrious and successful farmer, whose present state of prosperity is due to his own untiring effort, a self-made man in the best sense of the term.
On April 23, 1898, Mr. English was married to Issolena Gertrude Gray, who was born in Round Valley, Mendocino county, the daughter of Andrew and Dicy A. (Begley) Gray, born in Massachusetts and California respectively. Mr. Gray was one of the early settlers of Round Valley and a successful stock raiser. Mr. and Mrs. English have five children, viz., Leila Frances, Elden Andrew, Muriel Joy, Doris Evelyn and Clinton Bradford. In politics Mr. English is a Democrat and being interested in the cause of education he is serving as a member of the board of trustees of the Gray district.

vii.
Louis Byron ENGLISH was born on 8 Aug 1872 in USA, California.^88,89 Tombstone data says 1872, He appeared in the census in 1900.⁸⁸ single, with parents. Grocery clerk -1900 census He owned on 21 Sep 1908 in USA, California, Mendocino Co..⁷² Names

Patentee: LOUIS B ENGLISH

Survey

State: CALIFORNIA
Acres: 160
Metes/Bounds: No

Title Transfer

Issue Date: 9/21/1908
Land Office: Oakland
Cancelled: No
U.S. Reservations: Yes
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)

Document Numbers

Document Nr.: 12
Accession/Serial Nr.: 15823
BLM Serial Nr.: CACAAA 022971

Comments: ROUND VALLEY SERIES

Legal Land Description
N½NW 25/ 23-N 12-W No Mount Diablo CA Mendocino
E½NE 26/ 23-N 12-W No Mount Diablo CA Mendocino

He appeared in the census on 29 Apr 1910 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Round Valley Township.⁴⁸ Sacramento Valley Rd.
124, 124
English, Louis B. Head, M W 38, M1 8 yrs, CA, MO, IL Farmer, general farm, emp
Maude L. Wife, F W 32, M2 8 yrs, 5 children, 4 living, CA, IN, CA
James Son, M W 12, S CA, CA, CA
Byron Son M W 7, S CA, CA, CA
Virgil S. Son, M W 5, S CA, CA, CA
Darold Son M W 2, S CA, CA, CA

125, 125
English, Daniel P. Head, M W 42, M1- 15 yrs, CA, MO, IL Farmer, Own farm, emp
Maggie, Wife, F W 39, M1 - 15 yrs, 3 children 2 living, MO, MO, CA
Norma B. Daughter, F W 14, S, CA CA MO
Preston, Son M W 4, S, CA, CA, MO He appeared in the census on 30 Jan 1920 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Round Valley Township, Precinct 1.²³² English, Lewis B. Head 47, Owns General Farm, free of mortgage.
Lela M Wife 43
Lewis B. Son 17 Works as general teamster for wages.
Solon V. Son 15
Darell Son 12
Charlie G. Son 9 2/12
Pauline V. Daughter 5 7/12
All born in California.
Louis's Father born in California, Mother born in Illinois.
Leila's parents both born in California.
Children except for Lewis B, attended school. He died on 9 Jan 1952 in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Covelo.⁴ Last Name First Name Middle Birth Date Mother Maiden Father Last Sex Birth Place Death Place Residence Death Date SSN Age
ENGLISH LOUIS BYRON 08/08/1872 M CALIFORNIA MENDOCINO 01/09/1952 80 years He was buried in USA, California, Mendocino Co., Covelo, Valley View Cemetery. "Mr and Mrs. Byron (and Ida) English, Healdsburg residents, are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lou (and Maude) English in Covelo." -RJ 13 June 1946

Lou English
"...rescued several young people from quicksand." -DD 9 Mar 1906

L.B. English:
"...reunion held in Covelo; eldest son, Jim, returned from the East." -DD 14 Mar 1924
"... of Covelo visit daughter, Mrs. Pauline Goforth of Talmage, with Byron English and family of Santa Rosa." -URP 22 May 1935
"... died ca. 14 May 1952" -RJ & PD
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From archives at http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ca/ca-land.htm
Mendocino County, CA - Index to Federal Land Patents

MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP RANGE SECTION DOCID DATE NAME

MD 0230N 0120W 025 15823 1908/09/21 ENGLISH LOUIS B
MD 0230N 0120W 026 15823 1908/09/21 ENGLISH LOUIS B
22
viii.
Vinson Edwin "Vincent" ENGLISH.