Sent by Duane Tharp. S/o John Poffenberger and Nancy Miller. He was listed as a resident in the census report in Sutetr Co., CA, 1880 (both parents b. MD).
She was listed as a resident in the census report in Sutter Co., Ca,1880.
Sent by Duane Tharp.
He ran flocks of sheep in many areas of Sutter County, including the Sutter Bypass. William remained in this area, when his wife moved to Oakland, to live with her mother.
When his son, Kirby, wanted some sheep manure to fertilize his small city
sized lawn, William shipped a gondola car of manure to Oakland. Kirby received a call at his Central Velley Bank Office, from Railway Express, explaining that he would be charged for each day the car remained on the tracks. William thought this was a great joke.
At the time of his death, William lived at the Marysville Elks Club, in Yuba Co., Ca."Sutter County Farmer", 17 Sep. 1886, pg. 3:THE THARP-FORD WEDDING
The wedding of William Tharp and MissOlive Ford which took place at South Butte on Thursday of last week was a very interesting event and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the young couple. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. J. Mahon of this place. The bride was dressed in a handsome brown silk, tastefully adorned with orange blossoms. Among the wedding presents were the following: China dinner set, Mrs. Ford; Individual hand-painted pepper, salt and mustard set, Mr. and Mrs. O'Banion; hand-painted tea pot and stand, Miss Grace Ford; fancy glass sugar bowl and cream pitcher, Baby O'Banion; silver caster, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Tharp; colored glass pitcher, Charlie Tharp; silver sugarbowl, Geo. W. Tharp; silver cake stand, Mr. and Mrs. E. Poffenberger; silver pickle stand, J. I. Hiatt; silver sugar stand, Miss _______ Green; glass berry dish, Mr. and Mrs. Proper; glass set, Frank Proper; preserve dish, Ed Proper; glass water set, Miss Flora Brown; vinaigrette bottle, Mary Ury; silver caster, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kimball; silver butter dish, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kimball; pair of vases,J. W. O'Banion; cake stand, Mr. and Mrs. Lew White; Ice cream set,from Miss Amanda O'Banion; silver spoons and cake stand, from Mr. andMrs. G. W. Bailey; pair vases, Maggie Boone and Mattie Coates; half-dozen silver knives, Mrs. Ury; cake and fruit set, White, Cooley & Cutts; colored glass pitcher, Miss Lana Proper; cut glass flowerstand, Miss Jennie McLaughlin; toilet towel, Chas. McAlpine; fancyglass vases, Mrs. J. J. Reilley; silver butter dish and knives, Mr. and Mrs. J. Murray; silver sugar spoon, Will Murray; silver picklestand, Mr. and Mrs. E. Tharp; crazy pin cushion, Mrs. H. Spooner; table cloths, Mollie Hobbs.
On same issue, same page: Will Tharp and bride returned from their wedding tour on Wednesday evening.None of the children were given middle names. Kirby used the middle initial "W.", because early in his banking career, he found it was difficult for others to understand his lack of same. Hope chose a middle name, due to the same difficulties.
William ran flocks of sheep in many areas of Sutter County, including the Sutter Bypass. William remained in this area, when his wife movedto Oakland, to live with her mother. When his son, Kirby, wanted some sheep manure to fertilize his small city sized lawn, William shipped agondola car of manure to Oakland. Kirby received a call at his Central Valley Bank office, from Railway Express, explaining that he would be charged for each day the car remained on the tracks. William thought this was a great joke! At the time of his death, William lived at the Marysville Elks' Club, in Yuba Co., CA."Great Register of Voters", California, 1 October 1892: Tharp,William Monroe - Age 31; Height, 5'9 1/2"; Complexion, light; Eyes,grey; Hair, brown; Born, Missouri.
Sent by Duane Tharp. D/o Robert Ford and Rebecca Matilda Burbank
Olive died in a car accident.Auto accident.
Sent by Duane Tharp.
Historical and Biographical Record, Sutter and Yuba Counties, page 734;
Elijah Jackson Tharp. One of the successful stock-raisers of the Sacramento
Valley, Elijah Jackson Tharp, is a prominent and highly respected citizen of
Woodland, Yolo County. His paternal grandfather left his native state,
Kentucky, in an early day and settled in Missouri, where he engaged in farming until his death. In his family was a son, Robert Washington Tharp, who was born and reared in Montgomery County, Mo. In 1870 he removed with his family to California and settled in Sutter County, on which is now the T.J. Cummings ranch, where he became interested in stock-raising. Later he located in Sutter, near which city he is still engaged in farming, and although sixty-seven years of age, is hale and hearty and active in the management of his property. His wife was formerly Elizabeth Hiatt, of Missouri, and is a sister of Washington Hiatt of Woodland. At the age of sixty-four years she is enjoying the best of health and is an able assistant to her husband. They were the parents of seven sons and two daughters, all of who are living with the exception of one son. Those living are Mattie, the wife of E. Poffenberger, of Woodland, William, a sheep raiser of Sutter County; Elijah Jackson, the subject of this review; George W. a farmer in Sutter County, Charles, a farmer in Sutter County, Warren and Norman both residing in San Francisco, and Etta the wife of Edward Dickey of Woodland.
Born in Montgomery county, Mo. Nov 4, 1864, Elijah Jackson Tharp was but
eight years of age when his parents located in Sutter County,. His education
was received through the medium of the public schools of his vicinity and on
Aug 7, 1881, he married Susie Thompson a native of Sutter Cou. Her father,
Squire Thompson, was a pioneer farmer of Calif. and reared his family on what
is now the Hezekiah Poffenberger ranch. After his marriage, Mr. Tharp engaged in stock-raising on rented property until 1898 when he purchased his present land. He owns seven hundred acres of the old Captain Wood ranch in the bend of the Sacramento River, below Mr. Poffenberger's ranch and twelve miles north of Knight's landing, five hundred acres of rich farming land devoted to raising broom corn and buckwheat, beans, etc. and which is rented to his brother, a successful farmer, and two hundred acres of pasture land given over to sheep and cattle. Mr. Tharp is a very prosperous and extensive stock dealer, renting as much as twenty thousand acrea in different counties of the Sacramento Valley, from Shasta to Stockton for the purpose of grazing his cattle. He ships large numbers of cattle, sheep, hogs, and mules to the San Francisco markets.
The death of Mrs. Tharp occurred on the home farm, Dec 29, 1895 at the age of thirty-three years. She was the mother of two sons, and two daughters, namely; Maud, Ollie, Clyde and Harvey, and a devout Christian and a devoted wife and mother. In 1897 Mr. Tharp married Lulu Gray, a native of Missouri and the daughter of Richard Gray. Born of this union are three children, Verna, Gladys, and Roma. In 1901 Mr. Tharp purchased the residence of Marshall Diggs on College Street at Woodland, one of the finest homes in this city. Politically he is a stanch (sic) Democrat and has always voted that party's ticket."Great Register of Voters", California, 1 Oct. 1892: Tharp, Elijah Jackson; Age, 29; Height, 5'10 1/2"; Complexion, light; Eyes, grey; Hair, light; Born, Missouri."Historical & Biographical Record, Sutter & Yuba Counties", p. 734:
ELIJAH JACKSON THARP
One of the successfulstock-raisers of the Sacramento valley, Elijah Jackson Tharp, is aprominent and highly respected citizen of Woodland, Yolo County. His paternal grandfather left his native state, Kentucky, in an early day and settled in Missouri, where he engaged in farming until his death. In his family was a son, Robert Washington Tharp, who was born and reared in Montgomery county, MO. In 1870 he removed with his family to California and settled in Sutter county, on which is now the T. J.Cummings ranch, where he became interested in stock-raising. Later he located in Sutter, near which city he is still engaged in farming, and although sixty-seven years of age, is hale and hearty and active inthe management of his property. His wife was formerly Elizabeth Hiatt,of Missouri, and is a sister of Washington Hiatt of Woodland. At theage of sixty-four years she is enjoying the best of health and is an able assistant to her husband. They were the parents of seven sonsand two daughters, all of whom are living with the exception of oneson. Those living are Mattie, the wife of E. Poffenberger, of Woodland; William, a sheep raiser of Sutter County; Elijah Jackson,the subject of this review; George W., a farmer in Sutter County;Charles, a farmer of Sutter County; Warren and Norman, both residingin San Francisco; and Etta, the wife of Edward Dickey of Woodland.Born in Montgomery county, NMO., November 4, 1862, Elijah Jackson Tharp was but eight years of age when his parents located in Sutter County. His education was received through the medium of the public schools of his vicinity and on August 7, 1881, he married SusieThompson, a native of Sutter County. Her father, Squire Thompson, wasa pioneer farmer of California and reared his family on what is nowthe Hezekiah Poffenberger ranch. After his marriage, Mr. Tharp engaged in stock-raising on rented property until 1898 when he purchased his present land. he owns seven hundred acres of the old Captain Wood ranch in the bend of the Sacramento River, below Mr. Poffenberger's ranch and twelve miles north of Knight's Landing; five hundred acres of rich farming land devoted to raising broom corn and buckwheat, beans, etc., and which is rented to his brother, a successful farmer; and two hundred acres of pasture land given over to sheep and cattle. Mr. Tharp is a very prosperous and extensive stockdealer, renting as much as twenty thousand acres in different counties of the Saramento valley, from Shasta to Stockton for the purpose ofgrazing his cattle. He ships large numbers of cattle, sheep, hogs,and mules to the San Francisco markets. The death of Mrs. Tharp occurred on the home farm, December 29, 1895, at the age of thirty-three years. She was the mother of two sons, and two daughters, namely, Maud, Ollie, Clyde and Harvey, and a devout Christian and a devoted wife and mother. In 1897 Mr. Tharp married Lulu Gray, a native of Missouri and the daughter of Richard Gray. Born of this union are three children: Verna, Gladys, and Roma. In 1901 Mr. Tharp purchased the residence of Marshall Diggs on College Street at Woodland, one of the finest homes in this city. Politically he isa stanch (sic) Democrat and has always voted that party's ticket.
Sent by Duane Tharp. D/o Squire Thompson
Sent by Duane Tharp.
Historical and Biographical Record, Sutter and Yuba Counties, page 734;
Elijah Jackson Tharp. One of the successful stock-raisers of the Sacramento
Valley, Elijah Jackson Tharp, is a prominent and highly respected citizen of
Woodland, Yolo County. His paternal grandfather left his native state,
Kentucky, in an early day and settled in Missouri, where he engaged in farming until his death. In his family was a son, Robert Washington Tharp, who was born and reared in Montgomery County, Mo. In 1870 he removed with his family to California and settled in Sutter County, on which is now the T.J. Cummings ranch, where he became interested in stock-raising. Later he located in Sutter, near which city he is still engaged in farming, and although sixty-seven years of age, is hale and hearty and active in the management of his property. His wife was formerly Elizabeth Hiatt, of Missouri, and is a sister of Washington Hiatt of Woodland. At the age of sixty-four years she is enjoying the best of health and is an able assistant to her husband. They were the parents of seven sons and two daughters, all of who are living with the exception of one son. Those living are Mattie, the wife of E. Poffenberger, of Woodland, William, a sheep raiser of Sutter County; Elijah Jackson, the subject of this review; George W. a farmer in Sutter County, Charles, a farmer in Sutter County, Warren and Norman both residing in San Francisco, and Etta the wife of Edward Dickey of Woodland.
Born in Montgomery county, Mo. Nov 4, 1864, Elijah Jackson Tharp was but
eight years of age when his parents located in Sutter County,. His education
was received through the medium of the public schools of his vicinity and on
Aug 7, 1881, he married Susie Thompson a native of Sutter Cou. Her father,
Squire Thompson, was a pioneer farmer of Calif. and reared his family on what
is now the Hezekiah Poffenberger ranch. After his marriage, Mr. Tharp engaged in stock-raising on rented property until 1898 when he purchased his present land. He owns seven hundred acres of the old Captain Wood ranch in the bend of the Sacramento River, below Mr. Poffenberger's ranch and twelve miles north of Knight's landing, five hundred acres of rich farming land devoted to raising broom corn and buckwheat, beans, etc. and which is rented to his brother, a successful farmer, and two hundred acres of pasture land given over to sheep and cattle. Mr. Tharp is a very prosperous and extensive stock dealer, renting as much as twenty thousand acrea in different counties of the Sacramento Valley, from Shasta to Stockton for the purpose of grazing his cattle. He ships large numbers of cattle, sheep, hogs, and mules to the San Francisco markets.
The death of Mrs. Tharp occurred on the home farm, Dec 29, 1895 at the age of thirty-three years. She was the mother of two sons, and two daughters, namely; Maud, Ollie, Clyde and Harvey, and a devout Christian and a devoted wife and mother. In 1897 Mr. Tharp married Lulu Gray, a native of Missouri and the daughter of Richard Gray. Born of this union are three children, Verna, Gladys, and Roma. In 1901 Mr. Tharp purchased the residence of Marshall Diggs on College Street at Woodland, one of the finest homes in this city. Politically he is a stanch (sic) Democrat and has always voted that party's ticket."Great Register of Voters", California, 1 Oct. 1892: Tharp, Elijah Jackson; Age, 29; Height, 5'10 1/2"; Complexion, light; Eyes, grey; Hair, light; Born, Missouri."Historical & Biographical Record, Sutter & Yuba Counties", p. 734:
ELIJAH JACKSON THARP
One of the successfulstock-raisers of the Sacramento valley, Elijah Jackson Tharp, is aprominent and highly respected citizen of Woodland, Yolo County. His paternal grandfather left his native state, Kentucky, in an early day and settled in Missouri, where he engaged in farming until his death. In his family was a son, Robert Washington Tharp, who was born and reared in Montgomery county, MO. In 1870 he removed with his family to California and settled in Sutter county, on which is now the T. J.Cummings ranch, where he became interested in stock-raising. Later he located in Sutter, near which city he is still engaged in farming, and although sixty-seven years of age, is hale and hearty and active inthe management of his property. His wife was formerly Elizabeth Hiatt,of Missouri, and is a sister of Washington Hiatt of Woodland. At theage of sixty-four years she is enjoying the best of health and is an able assistant to her husband. They were the parents of seven sonsand two daughters, all of whom are living with the exception of oneson. Those living are Mattie, the wife of E. Poffenberger, of Woodland; William, a sheep raiser of Sutter County; Elijah Jackson,the subject of this review; George W., a farmer in Sutter County;Charles, a farmer of Sutter County; Warren and Norman, both residingin San Francisco; and Etta, the wife of Edward Dickey of Woodland.Born in Montgomery county, NMO., November 4, 1862, Elijah Jackson Tharp was but eight years of age when his parents located in Sutter County. His education was received through the medium of the public schools of his vicinity and on August 7, 1881, he married SusieThompson, a native of Sutter County. Her father, Squire Thompson, wasa pioneer farmer of California and reared his family on what is nowthe Hezekiah Poffenberger ranch. After his marriage, Mr. Tharp engaged in stock-raising on rented property until 1898 when he purchased his present land. he owns seven hundred acres of the old Captain Wood ranch in the bend of the Sacramento River, below Mr. Poffenberger's ranch and twelve miles north of Knight's Landing; five hundred acres of rich farming land devoted to raising broom corn and buckwheat, beans, etc., and which is rented to his brother, a successful farmer; and two hundred acres of pasture land given over to sheep and cattle. Mr. Tharp is a very prosperous and extensive stockdealer, renting as much as twenty thousand acres in different counties of the Saramento valley, from Shasta to Stockton for the purpose ofgrazing his cattle. He ships large numbers of cattle, sheep, hogs,and mules to the San Francisco markets. The death of Mrs. Tharp occurred on the home farm, December 29, 1895, at the age of thirty-three years. She was the mother of two sons, and two daughters, namely, Maud, Ollie, Clyde and Harvey, and a devout Christian and a devoted wife and mother. In 1897 Mr. Tharp married Lulu Gray, a native of Missouri and the daughter of Richard Gray. Born of this union are three children: Verna, Gladys, and Roma. In 1901 Mr. Tharp purchased the residence of Marshall Diggs on College Street at Woodland, one of the finest homes in this city. Politically he isa stanch (sic) Democrat and has always voted that party's ticket.
Sent by Duane Tharp. D/o Richard Gray. Occupation PracNurse.
Sent by Duane Tharp. Occupation Attorney.
Sent by Duane Tharp. D/o Isaac Scott Loveless and Phelissa Ann Poplin.