EBI, James Archer

EBI, James Archer[1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Male 1877 - 1941  (63 years)


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  • Name EBI, James Archer 
    Birth 3 Aug 1877  Paicines, San Benito, CA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As Arch 
    Residence 1880  Paicines, San Benito, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Census 11 Jun 1880  Paicines, San Benito, CA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    • Ebi, James A / White / Male / Age 2 / Son / / Single / Birthplace: California / Birthplace of Father: Indiana / Birthplace of Mother: Missouri
    Physical Description 1898  Height 5' 5", Dark complexion, black hair, black eyes(!) Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Education Early years at Paicines School 
    Paicines School About 1890
    Paicines School, San Benito circa 1890. BrothersAlvin & James Archer Ebi (3rd and 4th from right)
    Obituary From Hanford Sentinel, 31 Jan 1941

    J. A. EBI, STRICKEN AT WORK, DIES

    J. A. Ebi, well-known Hanford master plumber and contractor, died from a sudden heart attack at 11 o'clock this morning. He was working in his shop at 214 N. Irwin street when the end came.

    His death was a shock to friends and associates. Although he complained of stomach pains today, he was considered in good health.

    A native of Hollister, Mr. Ebi was born August 3, 1887, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Ebi of that city. He came to Hanford approximately 35 years ago and became associated with the Horlock-Clow firm in this city as plumbing foreman, in which capacity he served for many years.

    Three years ago, he associated with Charles A. Quinlan in the plumbing firm of Ebi & Quinlan.

    He is survived by his parents who reside in Hollister; his wife, Mrs. Selma Ebi; a son, Earl Ebi of Chicago, Ill.: a daughter, Mrs. Frank Coen of Roseburg, Ore.; and a brother, Albin D. Ebi of Hollister.

    Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in the chapel of the Peoples Undertaking Parlors..


    From Hanford Journal, 04 Feb 1941:

    Funeral services for James Archer Ebi, prominent Hanford plumber who died suddenly in his shop Friday, will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning in the chapel of the Peoples Undertaking Parlors. Rev Austin B Dickerson will officiate. Services will also be held at the Black and Cooper Mortuary in Hollister at 3 o'clock in the afternoon with interment to follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hollister.  [9, 10
    Occupation Plumber  [10
    Occupation Between 1898 and 1917  Plumber Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 11
    Residence 1898  Enterprise District, Hollister, San Benito, CA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Residence 1900  Hanford, Kings, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    Residence 1906  Hollister, San Benito, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    Residence 1910  Hollister, San Benito, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Residence 1910  Hollister, San Benito, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [14
    Residence 1918  431 Central Ave, Hanford, Kings, CA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Residence 1920  Hanford, Kings, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1930  Hanford, Kings, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Cause of Death Not clear, but died suddenly in his shop.  [10
    Death 31 Jan 1941  214 N. Irwin, Hanford, Kings Co, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 9
    • “He was working in his shop at 214 N. Irwin street when the end came. “
    James Archer Ebi Obituary
    Burial 4 Feb 1941  IOOF Cemetery, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Person ID I351  Hugh Byrne and Nanette Asimov Lines
    Last Modified 13 May 2025 

    Father EBI, Usual Augustus,   b. 9 Oct 1851, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Oct 1941, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Mother DRYDEN, Flora Helen,   b. 2 Jan 1859, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Nov 1945, SANTA CLARA, California Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Marriage 15 Oct 1876  Paicines, CA Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    Notes 
    • Witness: N.L. DRYDEN
    Photos
    Usual Augustus Ebi, Alvin Dryden Ebi, Flora H Dryden (Ebi), James Archer Ebi
    Documents
    Usual Ebi - Flora Dryden Marriage License 1876
    Headstones
    Headstone - Flora and Usual Ebi
    Family ID F89  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family AUSTIN, Selma Emeline,   b. 1 Jan 1881, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jan 1972, SAN LUIS OBISPO, California Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 27 Mar 1901  San Benito, CA Find all individuals with events at this location  [16
    Notes 
    • Witness: J. H. EBI
    Children 
     1. EBI, Earl Augustus,   b. 25 Jun 1903, Fresno Co, CA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jan 1973, Encino Community Hospital, Encino, Los Angeles, CA, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years)
     2. EBY, Bernice Inez,   b. 6 Sep 1905, San Benito, California Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Dec 2002, Annandale, Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 97 years)
    Family ID F95  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Jun 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 3 Aug 1877 - Paicines, San Benito, CA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1880 - Paicines, San Benito, California, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 11 Jun 1880 - Paicines, San Benito, CA, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1898 - Enterprise District, Hollister, San Benito, CA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1900 - Hanford, Kings, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 27 Mar 1901 - San Benito, CA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1906 - Hollister, San Benito, California, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1910 - Hollister, San Benito, California, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1910 - Hollister, San Benito, California, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1918 - 431 Central Ave, Hanford, Kings, CA, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1920 - Hanford, Kings, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1930 - Hanford, Kings, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 31 Jan 1941 - 214 N. Irwin, Hanford, Kings Co, California Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 4 Feb 1941 - IOOF Cemetery, Hollister, San Benito, California, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
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    7. [S1605] Usual Augustus Ebi in the 1880 Census.

    8. [S144] 1898 Great Register of San Benito County, James Archer Ebi, Plumber, Age 21, Ht 5-5, Dk Complexion, Eyes Black, Black hair, nativity California, Enterprise District.

    9. [S1597] J. A. EBI, STRICKEN AT WORK, DIES .

    10. [S701] J.A. Ebi Rites Set for Today.

    11. [S141] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.

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    13. [S145] 1906 Great Register of San Benito County, Enterprise Precinct, #56, Ebi, Jas A, Age 29, Plumber, Hollister.

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    15. [S617] Affidavit for Marriage License.

    16. [S113] San Benito County Historical Society, San Benito County Marriage Record Books, Book 3, Page 215.



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