BYRNE, George Griffing

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• Obituary: From the Jackson Weekly Citizen, 08 Dec 1891 Died BYRNE - At his late residence, No. 137 Maple avenue, on Saturday, Nov 28, after an illness of five months, George Griffin Byrne, aged 58 years. Mr. Byrne came to Jackson with his parents from the east when a child, and had resided in Jackson for a period of fifty-one years. Deceased had been a member of the Baptist church for about thirty years, and had served that organization as deacon and in other capacities, filling every office with credit to himself. Mr. Byrne had been employed by the Withington & Cooley company as foreman of their prison contract for twenty-three years. Deceased leaves a wife and seven children to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent husband and father. The funeral occurred at 10 o'clock on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 2, Rev E. R. Curry officiating. The funeral was largely attended. The body was borne to the grave by the deacons of the Baptist church.
• Occupation: Carpenter/Joiner worked for private company with contract at Jackson prison
• Religion: Baptist
• Residence: 1 Jun 1840, Jackson, Michigan
• Residence: 1850, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
• Residence: 1860, Jackson Ward 2, Jackson, Michigan
• Military: 23 Jun 1863, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
• Residence: 1870, Jackson Ward 2, Jackson, Michigan
• Residence: 1872, Corner Blackstone & Wilkins, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1876, 41 Washington, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Census: 8 Jun 1880, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Residence: Jan 1887, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA

Notes:

A carpenter by trade, working on his own, or as an employee of the Jackson penitentiary. When my daughter, Zoe, was born in 1988, my grandparents offered me a crib that had been made by George G Byrne. It was lovely, but looked terrible by comparison with modern cribs (e.g. slats that were a perfect fit for catching a baby’s head), so I declined. While I never would have used it, I regret not having a sample of his handiwork.

Military:
Registered for draft, but no record of serving

Census:
Maple Ave / Byrne, George G / White / Male / Age 47 / / Married / Occupation: Joiner / Birthplace Conn / Birthplace of Father Conn / Birthplace of Mother Conn

George married EARLEY, Henrietta on 22 Dec 1856 in Rock Island, IL. Henrietta (daughter of EARLEY, Robert M and YOST, Lydia) was born on 14 Apr 1838 in Pennsylvania; died on 13 Nov 1910 in Jackson, Jackson, MI, USA; was buried on 18 Nov 1910 in Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Jackson, Jackson, MI, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: From the Santa Cruz Sentinel, 11 Jan 1934: Miss Clara Byrne, Beloved Resident, Called By Death Miss Clara Byrne, after a long illness, passed away yesterday. She was a member of a well known family of this city, was 76 years of age and a native of Rock Island, Ill. Miss Byrne spent much of her life at Jackson, Mich., where the Byrne family was among the best, known and prominent in the community and church life. Over 40 years ago she first came to Santa Cruz to be with her brother, the late George G. Byrne, who made this city his home. She returned to her Michigan home and later, with her mother and sisters, came to Santa Cruz and they resided here several years, then returned to Michigan, but the attraction of Santa Cruz caused them to return and for many years this city has been the family residence. Her home was on Rigg street. She was a woman of the highest ideals, an earnest Christian and one who was devoted to the members of her family. She was a member of the First Congregational church of this city. Miss Byrne is survived by two sisters and a biother. Miss Sue Byrne, a member of the faculty of the San Jose Siate Teachers college; Miss Josephine Byrne, also a teacher, and Walter C. Byrne, of the firm of Byrne Bros, of this city. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Wessendorf Mortuary. The remains will be sent to Jackson, Mich, for burial in the family plot.
• Cause of Death: Complications of a stroke
• Occupation: 1880, Dressmaking
• Census: 8 Jun 1880, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Census: 1 Jun 1900, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Santa Cruz Ward 3, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: Oct 1911, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA
• Residence: 1914, 32 King Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Notes:

House on Rigg street. Moved back and forth between Jackson, MI and Santa Cruz, but eventually settled in Santa Cruz in 1903, according to Santa Cruz Evening News obituary (not mentioned in the Sentinel obit). The Rigg street home, 44 Rigg, was purchased in the 1925 by Clara, Jo & Susan. But throughout the 1920s, Clara, Susan and Josephine are teaching at various places in the Bay Area (e.g. in 1921 a quick item notes Clara and Jo are at Berkeley High)

Endowed (LDS):
Gave property to Josephine Byrne

Census:
Maple Ave / Byrne, Clara / White / Female / Age 22 / Daughter / Single / Occupation: At Home Dressmaker / Birthplace Ill / Birthplace of Father Conn / Birthplace of Mother Penn

Census:
137 Maple Ave / Byrne, Clara A / Daughter / White / Female / Birth month: Oct / Birth Year: 1857 / Age: 42 / Marital Status: Single / Birthplace: Illinois / Father's Birthplace: Connecticut / Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania / Occupation Dressmaker / Can read / Can Write / Can Speak English

Residence:
Miss Clara Byrne and Miss Anna Byrne have left their home in Jackson, Mich., accompanied by their uncle, C. B. Byrne of this city. They will come to Santa Cruz to make this city their home.

Residence:
16 Byrne, Miss Clara A. Declines Housekeeper 32 King Street, Santa Cruz

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• Obituary: From Santa Cruz Evening News, 23 Jul 1918 Miss Anna Byrne Is Called Away Miss Anna M. Byrne was called away by death this morning at her home, 32 King street, after an illness of a month. The deceased, who was born in Rock Island, Ill., fifty-eight years ago, had been resident here for the past three years, living with her sisters, the Misses Clara and Josephine Byrne, and previous to that had made several visits to Santa Cruz from her home in Jackson, Mich. Miss Byrne was a member of the Baptist church here and one of its regular attendants. She is survived by several brothers and sisters, as follows: Walter and George Byrne, the local hardware merchants, and the Misses Josephine and Clara Byrne, all of Santa Cruz; Robert Byrne of Florida, and Miss Susan Byrne, a teacher of St. Cloud, Minn. The body will be shipped to Jackson, Mich., and funeral services will be announced later. 
• Occupation: At-home dressmaker
• Religion: Baptist
• Census: 8 Jun 1880, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Census: 1 Jun 1900, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Jackson Ward 3, Jackson, Michigan
• Residence: Oct 1911, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA

Notes:

Census:
Maple Ave / Byrne, Anna / White / Female / Age 20 / Daughter / Single / Occupation: At Home Dressmaker / Birthplace Ill / Birthplace of Father Conn / Birthplace of Mother Penn-

Census:
137 Maple Ave / Byrne, Anna M / Daughter / White / Female / Birth month: Oct / Birth Year: 1859 / Age: 40 / Marital Status: Single / Birthplace: Illinois / Father's Birthplace: Connecticut / Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania / Occupation Dressmaker / Can read / Can Write / Can Speak English

Residence:
Miss Clara Byrne and Miss Anna Byrne have left their home in Jackson, Mich., accompanied by their uncle, C. B. Byrne of this city. They will come to Santa Cruz to make this city their home.

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• Occupation: Blacksmith
• Census: 8 Jun 1880, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Residence: Apr 1895, San Martin, Santa Clara, CA USA
• Residence: 1900, 41 Beretania Street, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
• Residence: 1910, Hamakua, Hawaii, Hawaii
• Residence: 1920, Interlachen, Putnam, Florida
• Residence: 1930, San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California
• Residence: 1940, San Rafael, Marin, California, USA

Notes:

Census:
Maple Ave / Byrne, Robert / White / Male / Age 18 / Son / Single / Occupation: Blacksmith / Birthplace Mich / Birthplace of Father Conn / Birthplace of Mother Penn-

Robert married POMEROY, Melissa in 1887. Melissa (daughter of POMEROY, James and ?, Ellena) was born on 20 Jun 1864 in New York; died on 3 Oct 1940 in San Bernardino, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Research Notes: Leon Rowland notes had George Byrne arriving in Santa Cruz 1889, but this was most likely Walter Byrne. George Byrne initially lived in San Francisco and Alameda, moving to Santa Cruz in 1895 to co-found Byrne Bros with Walter, who was already living there.
• Obituary: From the front page the Santa Cruz Evening News, 29 Dec 1923: Death of George G Byrne Shocks Whole City; Will Be Missed in Business and Social Life of Community A great shock to this community is the sudden death last night of George Grifftng Byrne. No citizen could have seemed more sure of a serene old age, still a long way off. He had lived the useful, moderate, sane life which is the best insurance. But the reaper took him in the twinkling of an eye. He was sitting, about 8 o'clock, with his family, when his heart stopped, and he passed from this life without a struggle. Mr. Byrne was fifty-nine years of age, a native of Michigan, and son of George Griffing Byrne and his wife Henrietta, both of prominent Jackson families. He was in the hardware business even in the early days, and came to Santa Cruz from Jackson thirty-four years ago, to be with his uncle, the late C. B. Byrne, in the firm of Heath and Byrne. The next year he married Miss Helen Graves, between whom and himself there has ever since been perfect harmony. They have brought up a family of whom any one would be proud; have given them all the best education to be had, all who are old enough being now college graduates, and the younger ones at sohool. Twenty-five years ago he, with bis brother Walter, bought out Heath & Byrne, and have made Byrne Bros, a synonym for dependability and progressiveness through a large territory. It is now a large business. Mr. Byrne was interested in civic improvement, was a Mason, a faithful and helpful member of the Congregational church over a period of many years, and, to his death; and a charter member of the Y. M. C. A. here. He was domestic in taste, and was more happy at home than anywhere else. But he was a genial friend and acquaintance, with a large circle of friends. He was a sterling citizen, an example to all who knew him, in his unostentatious way of meeting the problems and duties of life. He leaves a wife, Mrs. Helen Byrne, and children as follows: Walter G., an architect of Los Angeles; Mrs. Harriet Olmstead of Los Angeles; George G., who is connected with the store In Santa Cruz; Gertrude, who after graduating from the University of California, is now taking a course in nursing in a San Francisco hospital; Helen, a teacher: at Covina; Carleton, a student at Stanford university, and, Howard at home. There are two brothers, Robert E. of Florida and Walter C. of this: city, and three sisters, Clara of San Jose, Susan of the faculty of the California Teachers College at San Jose, and Josephine, an instructor in the Drexel school near Palo Alto.
• Occupation: Hardware merchant
• Census: 8 Jun 1880, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Voter Registration: 18 Sep 1888, 333 Eddy Street, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA USA
• Residence: 1890, 312 Eddy Street, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA USA
• Voter Registration: 1892, 326 Seventeenth Street, San Francisco, San Franciso, CA USA
• Residence: 1900, Santa Cruz Ward 3, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1910, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1910, r. 326 King, Santa Cruz, CA
• Residence: 1914, 320 King Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California

Notes:

Census:
Maple Ave / Byrne, George Jr / White / Male / Age 16 / Son / Single / Occupation: At School / Birthplace Mich / Birthplace of Father Conn / Birthplace of Mother Penn

Voter Registration:
2nd Floor, Room F, listed as Salesman (3rd Precinct, 38th Assembly District)

Residence:
Working as salesman for Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson

Voter Registration:
“Traveling Salesman” living in Upstairs

Residence:
35 Byrne, George G Progressive Merchant 320 King Street, Santa Cruz

George married GRAVES, Helen Fidelia on 17 Dec 1890 in Portland, OR, USA. Helen (daughter of GRAVES, Sewell Fogg and BATCHELDER, Amelia Aldea) was born on 28 Sep 1867 in Bath, Maine, USA; died on 25 Sep 1948 in ALAMEDA, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: United States
• Census: 8 Jun 1880, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1900, Santa Cruz Ward 2, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1910, r. 52 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz
• Residence: 23 Apr 1910, 52 Walnut, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Civil: 21 Mar 1922
• Arrival: Jul 1922, San Francisco, California
• Residence: 1930, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1935, 28 Union Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Notes:

Santa Cruz Evening News, 10 Sep 1923, Page 2 Col 3:

Santa Cruzans return from Oriental Trip

After a trip of two months, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Byrne and Mrs. Ethelbert Lardin have returned from the Orient. Upon leaving San Francisco on the liner President, their first stop was made at Honolulu and this was followed by visits to Japan, China and the Phillipines. The Santa Cruzans enjoyed a most wonderful trip and spent the major portion of their time traveling in Japan and China.

Santa Cruz Sentinel shows a Walter Byrne in Santa Cruz on 06 Jan 1891, as Treasurer for local Baptist Church Sunday School. Same Walter?

Census:
Maple Ave / Byrne, Walter / White / Male / Age 12 / Son / Single / Occupation: At School / Birthplace Mich / Birthplace of Father Conn / Birthplace of Mother Penn

Walter married DRENNAN, Mabel Louise on 6 Jun 1899 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Mabel (daughter of DRENNAN, Samuel and FERNALD, Olive Louisa) was born on 21 Feb 1874 in 45 Church Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA; was christened on 6 Sep 1874 in First Congregational Church, Lincoln and Center Streets, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA; died on 15 Sep 1941 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA; was buried on 18 Sep 1941 in IOOF Cemetery, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: From Santa Cruz Sentinel Susan L. Byrne Dies In Los Altos. Word has been received of the death in Los Altos Monday of Susan Lydia Byrne, 90, a former resident of Santa Cruz. A native of Jackson, Mich., Miss Byrne was a retired teacher and a member of the California. Teachers association and the Federated Church of Saratoga. She was a former professor of art at San Jose State college. Miss Byrne is survived by several nieces and nephews. Interment was in the Mt. Evergreen cemetery, Jackson, Mich. From the Palo Alto Times Susan Byrne Susan Lydia Byrne, 90, a retired San Jose State College professor, died at her Pilgrim Haven, Los Altos, residence after a heart attack Monday morning. Miss Byrne had resided at Pilgrim Haven since 1955, moving there from Saratoga. She taught creative arts at San Jose State before retirement in 1940. She was a native of Jackson, Mich. She was a member of Saratoga Federated Church and national and state retired teachers associations. Miss Byrne is survived by five nieces, including Louise Shreve of Menlo Park, and five nephews. Funeral arrangements are pending at Tinney Funeral Chapel. 555 College Palo Alto
• Cause of Death: Heart attack
• Census: 8 Jun 1880, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Census: 1 Jun 1900, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1910, Jackson Ward 3, Jackson, Michigan
• Residence: 1910, Jackson Ward 3, Jackson, Michigan
• Residence: 1930, San Jose, Santa Clara, California
• Arrival: 11 Sep 1937, New York, New York
• Residence: 1940, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
• Residence: 1954, 14601 Aloha Ave, Saratoga, Santa Clara, CA USA
• Residence: 1955 to 1964, Pilgrim Haven, Los Altos, Santa Clara, CA USA

Notes:

Census:
Maple Ave / Byrne, Susan / White / Female / Age 6 / Daughter / Single / / Birthplace Mich / Birthplace of Father Conn / Birthplace of Mother Penn

Census:
137 Maple Ave / Byrne, Susan L / Daughter / White / Female / Birth month: Feb / Birth Year: 1874 / Age: 26 / Marital Status: Single / Birthplace: Michigan / Father's Birthplace: Connecticut / Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania / Occupation Dressmaker / Can read / Can Write / Can Speak English

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• Obituary: From the Palo Alto Times Retired teacher dies in Los Altos Miss Josephine M. R. Byrne, retired school teacher and dietician, died Friday at her home 373 Pine Lane, Los Altos. She was 85. A native of Michigan, Miss Byrne came to California in 1912 and taught in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties until 1934, when she retired and moved to Los Altos. She resided with her sister, Miss Susan L. Byrne, of the same address, who survives her. Private funeral services were held Friday at the Los Altos Chapel of Spangler Mortuary
• Occupation: Teacher
• Census: 8 Jun 1880, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Census: 1 Jun 1900, 137 Maple Avenue, Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
• Residence: 1914, 32 King Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Arrival: Mar 1926, San Francisco, California
• Residence: 1930, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California
• Residence: 1940, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA
• Residence: 1954, 14601 Aloha Ave, Saratoga, Santa Clara, CA USA

Notes:

Endowed (LDS):
Received property from Clara Byrne shortly before Clara’s death

Census:
Maple Ave / Byrne, Josephine / White / Female / Age 4 / Daughter / Single / / Birthplace Mich / Birthplace of Father Conn / Birthplace of Mother Penn

Census:
137 Maple Ave / Byrne, Josephine / Daughter / White / Female / Birth month: June / Birth Year: 1876 / Age: 23 / Marital Status: Single / Birthplace: Michigan / Father's Birthplace: Connecticut / Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania / Occupation Dressmaker / Can read / Can Write / Can Speak English

Residence:
18 Byrne, Miss Josephine Progressive Teacher 32 King Street, Santa Cruz

Residence:
Living with sister Susan

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• Residence: 1907, 52 Walnut, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1910, Hamakua, Hawaii, Hawaii

Notes:

Residence:
Living with Walter C Byrne family

Family/Spouse: SAHR, Curtis B. Curtis (son of SAHR and BOOS) was born on 3 Oct 1885 in Massachusetts; died on 10 Dec 1953 in San Bernardino, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1910, Hamakua, Hawaii, Hawaii

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• Residence: Gaston, North Carolina

Notes:

Shown in 1900 census as Rufus H Byrne

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• Residence: Hawaii Island, HI
• Residence: 1910, Hamakua, Hawaii, Hawaii
• Residence: 1920, Interlachen, Putnam, Florida
• Residence: 1930, Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia

Family/Spouse: HODGES, Josie Roberson. Josie was born in 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: Hawaii Island, HI
• Residence: 1910, Hamakua, Hawaii, Hawaii
• Residence: 1920, Interlachen, Putnam, Florida
• Residence: 1930, San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California

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• Education: Walter Byrne attended the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in the class of 1914.
• Obituary: From Oakland Tribune BYRNE In Oakland, April 28. . 1949, Walter - G- dearly beloved . husband of Agnes M. Byrne: loving father of Walter Jr.. Marian, Elizabeth, Patricia and Thomas Byrne; Mrs. Harriet Philpot, Mrs. . Ruth Anderson and Mrs. Robert A. Maixner; brother of Carlton and Howard Bvrne, Mrs. Harriet Olmsted,-Mrs. Gertrude Stone, Mrs. Helen Stikeman and the late . George Byrne. Friends are Invited to attend the funeral Saturday, April, 30, 1949. at 8:30 a.m. from the Piedmont Memorial Chapel of John .J. Cox. 3479 Piedmont Avenue, thence to St. Leo's Church. Piedmont and Ridgeway Avenues, where - requiem mass ..will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing ;v at 9 a.m. Interment. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Recitation of the rosary Friday evening at 8 o'clock. (For further information .- call Piedmont 5-0220.)
• Occupation: Architect
• Residence: Not Stated, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1900, Santa Cruz Ward 3, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1910, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Occupation: 1930, Architect
• Residence: 1930, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California

Notes:

From the Sidewalk Companion to Santa Cruz:

Walter Graves Byrne (1891 - 1949). Walter Graves Byrne was born in San Francisco, the son of George Griffin Byrne and Helen Graves Byrne. Approximately three years later, the Byrne family, formerly of Jackson, Michigan, settled in Santa Cruz.

Walter Byrne attended the University of California, Berkeley, when the Craftsman aesthetic was prevalent there, graduating in the class of 1914. While a student, he did drafting work for Julia Morgan and John Galen Howard. The Craftsman preference for simplicity, a preference which allows material to become important as design elements, is evident in the buildings in Santa Cruz which can be assigned to him: The Walter Charles Byrne house, 1912, and his own home, 1919.

On returning to Santa Cruz, Byrne found that there were not enough commissions available to support him as an architect. Consequently, he became a teacher of mathematics and mechanical drawing at Santa Cruz High School in 1918. During the years 1921 to 1923, he was a junior partner of architect Allen C. Collins. Their office was located in the New Santa Cruz Theatre Building at the northwest corner of Pacific and Walnut Avenues.

In 1923, Byrne moved to Los Angeles, where he associated with the firm of Ross Montgomery and that of John C. Austin, architect of Los Angeles City Hall, Shrine Auditorium, and the Griffith Park Observatory. Byrne's most important project was the California State Building in the Los Angeles Civic Center. Byrne left Southern California for Oakland in 1942 and worked for Kaiser Industries during the war. He was afterwards employed by John J. Donovan, architect of Oakland Technical High School, the Ina Coolbirth Library, also in Oakland, and a consulting architect for the San Francisco - Oakland Bay Bridge. At the time Byrne also designed an addition to the building which housed Oakland's Little Sisters of the Poor. He continued to practice until three years before his death in 1949.


Also:

Designed home for Walter Charles Byrne and Mabel Drennan Byrne family at 332 Union Street, Santa Cruz (originally 28 Union Street). Family lore had it that this was a project while he was studying architecture at UC Berkeley, which would fit with his having graduated in 1914 and the home was built in 1912.

Walter married HOLLAND, Agnes Mercer on 31 Dec 1915 in 2256 San Antonio Ave, Alameda, Alameda CA USA. Agnes (daughter of HOLLAND, Dr. Judson and Marietta) was born on 8 May 1889 in Sheep Ranch, California, USA; died on 29 Jun 1978 in Oakland, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: George Fielding Byrne
• Also Known As: George G Byrne
• Education: UC Berkeley, Agriculture/Forestry
• Hobbies: Pottery, singing
• Obituary: From Santa Cruz Sentinel, 25 Apr 1945 George Byrne, Member Of Old S. C. Family, World War I Veteran, Dies Following an illness of but a few weeks George Griffing Byrne, well known throughout the entire Monterey bay area, died in a local hospital Monday afternoon. He had been associated with the Coast Counties Gas and Electric company since 1930, following his work with relatives in the Byrne Brothers hardware store on Pacific avenue, a business which his father and uncle had formed. Mr. Byrne was born in Alameda, July 20, 1894. He was graduated from the University of California, where he majored in forestry and he followed up his study in work for the state for a while. In World War I he was with the ambulance corps in France. His first work for the Coast Counties beginning in 1930 was in the sales department which took him over much of the Monterey Bay area. He served in that work until 1941 when he became gas heating engineer for the company. He then went into the tabulating department, and his last work was in the drafting department. He won six "suggestion awards" carrying cash prizes, while carrying out his work. Mr. Byrne's hobby, pottery, gave him much pleasure and he was a ceramic artist of skill, designing and firing his work. He was much in demand as a song leader and a competent master of ceremonies for many occasions. He was active in the Toastmasters club, past song leader for the Kiwanis club; past chaplain of the Santa Cruz lodge of Elks and a member of the American Legion. He was greatly interested in young people, and was leader of a Boy Scout troop several years ago. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Josephine Byrne and mother, Mrs. Helen Byrne, and daughter, Beverly Byrne. Also the following sisters, Mrs. Earl Olmsted of Oakland, Mrs. Donald Stikeman of Concord, Mrs. William Stone of Marysville and Walter G. Byrne of Oakland; Carlton Byrne of Los Angeles; Howard Byrne of Carmel, brothers. Funeral arrangements pending at Wessendorfs.
• Residence: 1900, Santa Cruz Ward 3, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1910, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Education: 1917, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, Alameda, CA USA
• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1935, 354 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

George married NORRIS, Laura Josephine on 11 Jul 1922 in Oakland, Alameda, CA, USA. Laura (daughter of NORRIS, Justin and ALDERMAN, Lon) was born about 1895 in Michigan, USA; died in Dec. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Anne Harriet Byrne
• Education: University of California
• Obituary: From Santa Cruz Sentinel, 30 Nov 1971: OLMSTED In Watsonville, On November 28, 1971. Harriet B. Olmsted. Survived by her husband, Hubert Olmsted; two sisters, Helen Stikeman Watsonville and Gertrude Stone Pacific Grove, and two brothers Carlton Byrne, Watsonville, and Howard Byrne, Carmel. Private services were held at Colonial Chapel Monday, November 29, 1971. Private interment followed.
• Occupation: Bookkeeper, cemetery (1950)
• Residence: 1900, Santa Cruz Ward 3, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1910, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Census: 27 Apr 1950, 3041 23rd Street, Oakland, Alameda, CA USA

Notes:

Birth:
Byrne Bible has 1896, Death Certificate says 1895

Census:
3041 23rd Street / Olmsted, Harriet / Wife / White / Female / Age 54 / Married / Born in California / Working / Occupation: Bookkeeper / Industry: Cemetery

Buried:
per CA death record - cremated // Info from Gen Soc of Santa Cruz Co & Santa Cruz Memorial Cem records list the following interments at [Section E Lot 45 1/2 - unmarked] - OLMSTED: Herbert, Sara M, Frances Arlie, Herbert E, Harriet Byrne

Anna married OLMSTEAD, Herbert Earl on 24 Jan 1920 in 320 King Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA. Herbert was born about 1890 in Cambria, San Luis Obispo, CA USA; died on 13 Jul 1984 in Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: Graduate of UC Berkeley
• Residence: 1910, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Occupation: 1928, Gridley, Butte, CA USA
• Residence: May 1928, Walnut Grove, CA, USA

Notes:

Occupation:
“A graduate of the University of California, and has been the school nurse at Gridley”

Gertrude married STONE, William Farrington on 19 May 1928 in 350 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA. William (son of STONE, M. P.) was born in Berkeley, Alameda County, CA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1910, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California

Helen married STIKEMAN, Donald Francis on 28 Sep 1940 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: From the Santa Cruz Sentinel, 15 Aug 1985 Carlton Byrne Family graveside services are pending for Carlton Earley Byrne, a Santa Cruz native, who died Monday at his Pacific Grove home. He was 80. A graduate of Santa Cruz High School, his family owned Byrne Brothers Hardware. Mr.Byrne was active in the Los Angeles business community and helped form the Board of Directors of UCLA International Student Center. In the mid 1960's he moved to Watsonville. He was instrumental in starting the Educational Opportunity Program at UCSC in 1974, and was one of the founding members of the UCSC Board of Directors where he was active until 1984. Mr. Byrne was also one of the founders of the Long Marine Lab, the Environmental Studies Program, and the AgroEcology Program. He donated several hundred acres of forest land near the Corralitos area to the Santa Cruz County Land Trust. Mr. Byrne was a past member of the Congregational Church. He is survived by his wife, Esther Byrne of Pacific Grove; son, Dr. George M. Byrne of La Canada, sister, Gertrude Stone of Pacific Grove; brother, Howard Byrne of Carmel; and three grandchildren. Family graveside services are under the direction of Arnold's Funeral Home, 1902 Ocean St. Extension. Interment will be in IOOF Cemetery.
• Residence: 1910, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1931, 350 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Arrival: 8 Aug 1931, New York, New York, New York
• Residence: Jun 1937, 2281 Byron Street, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA USA

Carlton married SMITH, Esther Eleanor on 1 Jun 1929 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Esther (daughter of SMITH, Ralph M and LLOYD, Eleanor P) was born on 23 Jul 1905 in Madison, Dane, WI, USA; died on 5 Aug 1998 in Pacific Grove, Monterey, CA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: MA Industrial Arts, San Jose State University. BA, San Jose State University
• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1930, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA
• Residence: 1935, 350 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Howard married SILVA, Genevieve on 30 Jul 1937 in Redwood City, San Mateo, CA, USA. Genevieve died about 2000. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: From the Santa Cruz Sentinel, 8 Jan 1989: John Drennan Byrne Private services will be held for John Drennan Byrne of Santa Cruz, who died Saturday after several months of declining health. He was 84. A Santa Cruz native, Mr. Byrne's family has lived in the area for more than 125 years. He was born in a house on Walnut Avenue and attended the original Mission Hill School and Santa Cruz High School. After graduation from Stanford University, Mr. Byrne joined the firm his father and uncle had founded, Byrne Bros. Hardware. The business closed in 1967, when the partners retired. From 1955 to 1971 Mr. Byrne was a member of the Santa Cruz Library Board, which oversaw the construction of both the main library downtown and the east-side branch. For 39 years Mr. Byrne was secretary of the Rotary Club of Santa Cruz. In 1972 he was named a Paul Harris Fellow, one of the highest honors of Rotary International. After his retirement, Mr. Byrne participated in the Local History Project at UCSC, identifying and cataloging photographs and other local historical material. He also returned to his hobby of amateur radio. He was a pioneer in amateur radio, using a spark-gap transmitter as a young man, and was a regular participant in the California weather network and the Professional Loafers Net. He also repaired old clocks. He is survived by his wife, Vivian E. Byrne of Santa Cruz; his daughter, Catherine B. Boxwell of Sunnyvale; his son, John A. Byrne of Palo Alto; his sisters, Barbara Byrne of Chula Vista, Louise B. Shreve of Menlo Park and Miriam B. Kerr of San Diego; his brother, Gilbert G. Byrne of Redwood City; four grandsons; and a great-grand-aughter. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arnold's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Polio Plus Project through the Rotary Club of Santa Cruz, P.O. Box 497, 950610, or to a favorite charity.
• Occupation: Byrne Brothers Hardware, Santa Cruz, California. Worked for father and eventually purchased business.
• Cause of Death: Urosepsis (sepsis) + Congestive Cardiac Failure
• Residence: 1910, 52 Walnut, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1920, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1930, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA
• Residence: Feb 1933, 396 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA USA

John married EBI, Vivian Irene on 17 Nov 1929 in Stanford Memorial Church, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, USA. Vivian (daughter of EBI, Alvin Dryden and AUSTIN, Grace Alma) was born on 19 Nov 1907 in Hollister, San Benito, California, USA; died on 20 May 1999 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA; was buried in Jun 1999 in Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish, 330 Ravenswood, Menlo Park, San Mateo, CA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 23 Apr 1910, 52 Walnut, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Census: 1920, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1930, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

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• Cause of Death: Roller coaster accident
• Residence: 23 Apr 1910, 52 Walnut, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Census: 1920, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Notes:

FERNALD BYRNE MEETS WITH FATAL ACCIDENT

The first fatality on the great dipper at the beach was last evening done one of the brightest and most promising boys of the community, Fernald Byrne, the third child of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Byrne lost his life.

Fernald, a junior in the high school, was at the freshman reception enjoying the evening, and from there, with Noel Ferguson, a friend, went to the beach and it was in the neighborhood of 10:20 o’clock when the went on the dipper for a ride.

Brakeman Adolph Brutt stated that the two boys were standing up in the front seat of the first car all the way around as far as he could see them.

Coming in for (illegible) stops when the car was within about 50 feet of the end of the journey, Brutt suddenly saw Byrne’s feet up in the air and applied the brakes, lifting the car from the rail.

The entire six cars with about ten people in, came to a stop within about 15 feet, but young Byrne went under the forward car and it was necessary to get help to lift the car from him in order to get him out.

The cars passed over the body and when it was picked up life was gone. The head was badly crushed.

George Reid, the manager, practically confirmed Brakeman Brutt’s story. The Ferguson boy was so badly rattled by the accident that he was unable to give a coherent account of the accident.

When the car stopped he was yelling, “Where is he?” The accident occurred at about 10:20 last evening. In company with the Ferguson boy, Byrne had taken half a dozen rides around on the dipper before the fatal accident occurred.

From the comparatively small distance the cars ran after the boy fell, the cars were running slowly, preparatory to stopping, and where the accident occurred there is practically a level stretch of track with but very slight incline.

The news, when it was received at the freshmen reception, cast a gloom over the entire company, and quickly they left the evening where their young friend who meant so much to the school life had been a short time before.

Fernald was a lad who had much to look forward to in life, as he was one who would have had a future. He was a member of one of the well known families, his father, W. C. Byrne, being of the well-known firm of Byrne Bros. His mother, Mrs. Mabel Drennan Byrne, was a daughter of one of the families that had resided here from early days, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Drennan.

Fernald was born in this city, as was his mother, and after graduating from the Mission school went to the high school. He was an unusually bright lad, and one who entered into the activities of the school life, and would likely have gone on to college on completion of his high school course.

He has always attended the Congregational church and was a member of it, uniting several years ago. He was a member of the church choir and of the Boy Scouts, of which he was greatly interested.

Besides his parents he leaves brothers and sisters, John D, a student at Stanford university, Barbara, a student at Pomona college; Gilbert, Miriam and Louise. He was about 15 years old. The boy was taken to Wesendorf & Sons undertaking parlor.

(Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, Sep 21, 1924)

INQUEST HELD ON DEATH OF W. FERNALD BYRNE AT BEACH

An inquest was held on the death of a 15 year old son of Walter C Byrne yesterday at the Wesendorf & Sons undertaking parlors, notes being taken by Mrs. Green, official court reporter while the questioning of witnesses was done by the coroner, George W Smith. S Matir, representing the United States Fidelity & Casualty company, and also Walter C Byrne, who asked a number of questions.

Dr. Cowden was the first witness called upon and told of being called to the beach by the accident and what he found on arriving. He stated that he was called about 10:25 Saturday night and arrived about ten minutes after the accident.

Young Byrne was dead when he arrived, and they were taking car from over the body. He stated he was lying on his back between the rails, with his feet pointing toward the stopping place of the train, and stated there were 8 or 10 cars in the train, eight passing over his body.

Q. by George Smith: What are the conditions as to lighting? A. There are lights where the car stops.

Q. Did you talk with any of the management? A. Yes, I talked with the manager of the train. He said just as the cars got over the hill he saw the body of the boy in the air. He applied the breaks and stopped the train.

Q. by Mr. Byrne: What is the condition of the platform? Is it finished off? A. It is about 75 feet from where the platform is. It was a rough condition there.

Dr. Cowden also stated that the boy was crushed in the head and chest. Adolph Brutt, brakeman of the train, was next called and told how long he had been engaged in his present occupation, and in answer to questions from Attorney Smith stated that this dipper was practically the same as the one in San Francisco.

He stated there were ten cars in the train and ten people riding them. He stated the brakes are operated from a station and on being asked if he could see the train all the way around stated he could not.

Q. by George Smith: You are the only man in charge, are you not? A. Of the brakes yes.

Q. This is the only means of stopping the train? A. Yes, sir.

Q. Did you see the accident? A. I heard the train coming and looked at the brakes and saw they were set, and when I looked up I saw the body in the air. I applied the brakes immediately.

Q. When you saw the body in the air, was the train over the rise? A. Yes, it had come over the top.

Q. What is the average speed of a train of this character? A. The average speed is about 35 miles an hour.

Q. What is the highest speed you could reach? A. That I could not say.

Q. Does it reach a speed of 90 miles an hour? A. That I do not know.

Q. The thrill is to have the people shoot around? A. Yes, sir.

Q. How far did the train travel before it stopped? A. 15 feet.

He stated that the brakes are frequently tested and that his hours of work were from ten in the morning until 10:30.

He also stated that the accident happened at 10:20 pm.

Q. by Mr. Byrne: Is there only one point where the emergency can be applied? A. Yes, at the station.

Q. What was the approximate speed where this accident occurred? A. 20 or 25 miles an hour.

S. Muir of the United States Fidelity & Guarantee company also questioned a number of witnesses.

Q. by Mr. Muir: How many trips do you think the boy had taken before he was killed? A. About six trips. (This was found to be wrong as Nome Ferguson testified that they had only taken three trips in all).

George Reed, manager of the dipper, and two other witnesses were questioned.

Nome Ferguson, a school boy 16 years of age, was called to the stand and testified as follows: “We got on a car and rode twice in the back seat. Started to go away and then went into the front seat. Going down we stood up a couple of times and at the top above the station were were standing before starting to make the turn. We had hold of the bar. Then were standing up until we came to the turn that starts to come back and sat down at that turn and stood up again right before the last ride and at the top I sat down at that place. I don’t remember whether he was standing or not. At the top of the rise I have a faint recollection of his going over. The momentum threw me off the seat.

Q. When you came up that last raise, were you standing up at the time? A. No.

Q. Was he standing up? A. I can not say.

Q. When you stood up, did you stand on the floor? A. On the floor.

At 12:30 the jury was excused until 1 o’clock in order that they could view the dipper and see where the accident occurred, and at 1 o’clock after deliberating, the verdict was as follows: “Accident resulting in crushed skull, broken neck and crushed chest. This accident being caused on the giant dipper at the beach.”

Walter Fernald Byrne was a boy well liked by all and particularly bright in his studies at the high school, where he was in his junior year, and the sympathy of a host of friends goes out bereaved father, mother, and children.

Captain Ryland Drennan, uncle of the boy, was also present at the inquest.

(Santa Cruz Morning Sentinel, Sep 22, 1924)

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• Education: San Jose State (State Teachers College), San Jose, Santa Clara, CA USA
• Residence: 1920, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Award: 30 Oct 1928, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA
• Residence: 1930, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1930, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA
• Residence: 6 Sep 1949, 460 Seventh Ave, Menlo Park, San Mateo, CA USA

Notes:

Award:
Eagle Scout

Residence:
Sept. 6.-Daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert G. Byrne of 460 Seventh ave.,

Gilbert married RODGERS, Dorothy Laurice on 21 May 1941 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Dorothy (daughter of RODGERS and MITCHNER) was born on 11 Dec 1907 in California, California; died on 30 Mar 1996 in San Mateo, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: San Jose State (State Teachers College), San Jose, Santa Clara, CA USA
• Census: 1920, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1930, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Miriam married KERR, Paul Ernest on 7 Jul 1934 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, USA. Paul (son of KERR, Ernest and TOMBLENSON, Minnie B) was born on 7 Jan 1909 in 715 E. 2nd Street, Mt. Vernon, Posey, Indiana, USA; died on 16 May 1958 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: San Jose State (State Teachers College), San Jose, Santa Clara, CA USA
• Residence: 1920, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1930, 28 Union Street (now 332), Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1958, 20 Berenda Way, Ladera, San Mateo, CA USA

Louise married SHREVE, George Wilcox on 19 Mar 1934 in Ukiah United Methodist Church, Ukiah, Mendocino, CA USA. George (son of SHREVE, Charles Henry and WILCOX, Marie) died in 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Fay Byrne
• Served in military: Y
• Occupation: Pipefitter and insulator, Norfolk Naval Shipyard
• Residence: 1930, Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia

Family/Spouse: RUSSELL, Jacqueline. Jacqueline was born in 1928 in Landis, NC; died on 20 Sep 2006 in Portsmouth, VA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: TRUITT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1930, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
• Residence: 2004, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California, USA

Family/Spouse: PHILPOT, Glen. Glen died before 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: Elk Rapids, Antrim, Michigan
• Residence: Los Angeles, California
• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1930, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
• Military: 28 Feb 1941, Los Angeles, California

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• Obituary: From Oakland Tribune, 12 Dec 2004 BYRNE MARIAN H. BYRNE Passed away peacefully on December 8 2004 at the age of 85 Born June 22 1919 in Santa Cruz Calif. Preceded in death by her beloved parents Walter and Agnes Byrne. Loving sister of Harriet Philpot of Morrow Bay, Ruth Anderson of Arcata, Roberta Maixner of Naalehu, Hawaii, Elizabeth Lebbert of Castro Valley, Thomas Byrne of Davis, Patricia Byrne of Arroyo Grande and the late Walter Byrne Jr. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Family and friends are invited to her funeral Mass on Tuesday December 14 2004 at 11 am at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church 3433 Somerset Avenue Castro Valley Inurnment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Hayward (private). The Byrne family has requested memorial donations to St John Kronstadt Care Center 4432 James Avenue Castro Valley CA 94546 or a favorite charity of your choice.
• Residence: 1920, Santa Cruz Ward 4, Santa Cruz, California
• Residence: 1930, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California

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• Obituary: From Eureka Times-Standard Ruth Margaret Byrne Anderson Ruth Margaret Byrne Anderson passed away in Arcata on December 31, 2008. She was 88. Ruth began and ended her life near the ocean she loved and was happiest at home. She was born November 8, 1920, to Agnes and Walter Byrne in their Santa Cruz Craftsman style bungalow, which was designed by her architect father, and has been designated an historical landmark. The fourth of nine children, Ruth was raised in the Los Angeles area, graduated from St. Andrew’s High School in Pasadena and attended Pasadena City College. At the onset of World War Two Ruth’s family moved to Oakland, where she worked as a secretary for Kaiser Steel. At the end of the war she met Martin Anderson, a naval officer just back from the Pacific and stationed at Alameda. The couple married in 1947 and Martin returned to school at UC Berkeley on the GI Bill. Eventually Ruth left the workplace for motherhood and by 1965 the couple had six children. The family lived in both Southern and Northern California, settling in the Bay Area city of Livermore in 1969. Martin worked as an inspector for the California Department of Agriculture until his death in 1978 at age 61. Ruth relocated to the North Coast in 1984, after visiting her son William, a student at Humboldt State University. The redwoods reminded her of Santa Cruz. She was active in St. Mary’s parish where she sang in the choir, volunteered at Pacific Union School, and enjoyed cooking, gardening, bird-watching, Bible-study, and reading. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Martin; her brother Walter Byrne; sisters Marian Byrne and Josephine Byrne; brothers-in-law Glen Philpot, Earle Maixner and Delbert Lebbert; and grandson Charles Christopher Wood. She is survived by her sisters: Harriet Philpot, Roberta Maixner, Elizabeth Lebbert & Patricia Byrne; her brother Thomas (Elizabeth) Byrne; her children: Edward (Marlene) Anderson, Joan (Samuel) Naszady, William (Sandra) Anderson, John Anderson, Mary (Charles) Wood and Robert (Sara) Anderson; her grandchildren: Katherine, Emily & Ethan Naszady; Michelle (Gregg) Pacilio & Benjamin Anderson; Erin & Catherine Wood; Martin, Alexander & Joseph Anderson; and her great grandson Jai Michael Pacilio. A Memorial Service will be held for Ruth at St Mary’s Church in Arcata Saturday January 10th at 1 pm, with interment at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetary in Livermore, California. The family wishes to thank Linda Newhouse, Dr. David S. Gans, the staff of Mad River Community Hospital and Home Health, Assisted Living Services of Eureka, and St. Mary’s parish for their support of Ruth over the years. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church. Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.com, click on obituaries. Published in Eureka Times-Standard on Jan. 8, 2009
• Residence: 1930, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
• Residence: 2004, Arcata, California, USA

Family/Spouse: ANDERSON, Martin William. Martin was born on 8 Sep 1916 in Manchester, CT, USA; died on 12 Jan 1978 in Livermore, Alameda, CA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roberta married MAIXNER, Earle John [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LEBBERT, Delbert. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: College of the Pacific, Stockton
• Hobbies: Cellist
• Obituary: From The Californian, 29 Dec 1995 Beverly Hillard Grensted Salinas resident Beverly Hillard Grensted of Salinas died Wednesday at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was 70. Mrs. Grensted was a native of Santa Cruz and lived in Salinas for 32 years. She graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from the University of the Pacific. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, past president of PEO Chapter EU, a member of the Womens Service League of Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital for 25 years, a member of the Hartnell College Orchestra and an accomplished cellist. Mrs. Grensted is survived by her husband, E. Arlyle Grensted of Salinas; her sons, Griffin Hillard of Diamond Bar and Bradley Hillard of Sacramento; her stepchildren, Dale Grensted of Reno, Scott Grensted of Davis and Diane Weeks of Hamilton, and her grandson. Private family services and placement of ashes will be in Santa Cruz Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church; Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital; or the donors favorite charity. Arrangements are under the direction of Struve and Laporte Funeral Chapel.
• Religion: Presbyterrian
• Misc. Event: 4 Jun 1941, First Congregational Church, Lincoln and Center Streets, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA
• Residence: 1963 to 1995, Salinas, Monterey, CA USA

Notes:

Misc. Event:
Modeling 1868 wedding dress worn by Louise Fernald and Mabel Drennan. From Santa Cruz Sentinel: “Beverly Byrne led with the pastor, Rev. Heber St. Clair Mahood. She wore the blue silk gown en traine worn by her great aunt, Mrs. Mabel Byrne, in 1891 (actually 1899). The same gown had been worn by Mrs.Byrne's mother, Mrs. Louise Drennan in 1868 when she was married at the Pacific Ocean House.”

Beverly married HILLARD, Everett on 3 Aug 1947 in First Congregational Church, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA. Everett (son of HILLARD, G. S. and Mildred) was born about 1924 in Stockton, San Jaquin, California, USA; died on 14 Nov 1983 in Salinas, Monterey, CA USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beverly married GRENSTED, Eugene Arlye in Apr 1989 in Salinas, Monterey, CA USA. Eugene (son of GRENSTED, Eugene and SCMIDT, Valmere) was born on 16 Jun 1920 in Alhambra, Los Angeles, CA USA; died on 14 Apr 2012 in Carmel Valley Manor, Carmel Valley, Monterey, CA USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: UC Berkeley, and school of Medical Illustration, Boston

Notes:

Obituary

William F Stone, Jr
September 11, 1929 - August 22, 2009
Well Known Peninsula Artist

Pacific Grove - William Stone, Jr., 79, known to his friends and family as Bill, a longtime resident, passed away on August 22, 2009 after a 40-year battle with cancer.

Bill was born on September 11, 1929, in Walnut Grove, CA. He attended UC Berkeley, then the school of Medical Illustration in Boston, where he met his future wife, Nancy Evans.

He then went on to get his teaching credentials. He was a well-loved art teacher at Blackford High School in Campbell before moving to the Monterey Peninsula in 1965. There he started a long teaching career at Carmel High School. Many of his art students have attributed their professional careers to their favorite art teacher and remained in contact with Bill well after graduating from his class.

Bill was very well known in the art community of Carmel and was referred by many as “Mr. Carmel.” He sat as president of the Carmel Art Association for many terms. The shows of his very unique watercolor style had become synonymous with his name. He will be missed greatly among the art community as well as by his friends and family.

William gave his entire life to his love of art, family and friends. He was a very charismatic person who always lit up the room or event he was attending. Always a volunteer, he gave his time to others, never asking anything in return. Bill was an active lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church and devoted much of his life to his faith and support of his church, along with his wife, Nancy.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy; his three children, David Stone (Laura), Laurie Rogers, and Jennifer Conrad (Mathias); his brother, Robert Stone of Sacramento; his sister Carol Kern of Marysville; nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

William can rest in peace knowing his artistic style will never be duplicated, or the man known as “Mr. Carmel” will never be replaced. His talents are very present in his children and grandchildren as they are all very artistic in many different ways. Rest in peace Bill, you will be missed.

A private family memorial was held in Aptos near the family farm.

A celebration of Bill’s Life will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at the Carmel Art Association between the hours of 4:30 and 7:00 pm for everyone touched by this very special man.

William married EVANS, Nancy about 1956. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 2009, Sacramento, CA, USA

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 2009, Marysville, CA, USA

Family/Spouse: KERN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: University of Southern California
• Hobbies: Photography
• Obituary: From the Pasadena Star-News, 10 Dec 2014 BYRNE, GEORGE MELVIN Was born in San Francisco, CA on August 1, 1933 to Carlton and Ester Byrne. George grew up in Palo Alto. His father taught German at Stanford University. As an only child, George was very interested in music and soon became quite talented at playing the French Horn. He was in the school band all the way through high school and continued to major in music at USC. While at USC, however, he decided to pursue a career in medicine and graduated in 1962 interning at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, completing his residency in 1964. His specialty was in Family Practice and he was with the Southern California Kaiser Medical Group in Pasadena for many years, where he was in charge of the Pasadena Medical Office. He married Barbara Ann Barrett in May 19, 2001. Barbara, a former La Canada teacher went on to become a successful business owner of her own catering and event company. George and Barbara have resided in La Canada for many years. George had many interests one which was a fascination with Porsches. He belonged to the Porsche Owners Club and for a time was a partner in a Porsche dealership in San Diego. George's love of the French Horn continued, ultimately performing in the Doctor's Symphony Orchestra. George's other passion was in photography, where he spent much time taking pictures of the outdoors as well as collecting works from Ansel Adams. George and Barbara donated Ansel's portfolios to the Huntington Library in Pasadena, CA, where they can be enjoyed by the public for years to come. George was a loving father and is survived by his wife, Barbara, and three children from a previous marriage: Michael (who resides in Victoria, BC) David (who resides in Ojai, CA) and Kathy (who resides in Lake Oswego, OR) George is also survived by his five grandchildren. The Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 12 at the All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, CA A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the Pasadena Conservatory of Music (100 N. Hill Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106), the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (350 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 183, Los Angeles, CA 9007), or The Center for Partially Sighted, Eagle Rock Branch (7462 N. Figueroa Street, Ste 103, Los Angeles, CA 90041) Cabot and Sons, Pasadena. Published by Pasadena Star-News on Dec. 10, 2014.
• Occupation: Medical Doctor

George married BARRETT, Barbara Ann on 19 May 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married STECHER, Joan Siegelind on 14 Jul 1956 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Jack
• Education: Stanford University, BA Journalism
• Occupation: Editor, SRI International
• Religion: Episcopal
• Cause of Death: Heart attack
• Residence: 1962-1993, 3702 Redwood Circle, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA USA

Notes:

Birth:
Born at 7:30 p.m., 7 lbs 8 oz

Died:
Heart attack while walking with wife.

John married TRAPNELL, Sarah Valentine on 9 Feb 1957 in Frankfurt, Germany. Sarah (daughter of TRAPNELL, Valentine Coles and BROWN, Jean Hamilton Roxburgh) was born on 28 May 1937 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA; was christened on 6 Nov 1947 in St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 580 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA USA; died on 18 Apr 2006 in 3702 Redwood Circle, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA; was buried in Jun 2006 in Holy Trinity Episcopal Parish, 330 Ravenswood, Menlo Park, San Mateo, CA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married BOXWELL, Donald Arthur [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BECKS, Edward Sandili. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Santa Cruz Sentinel 12 Feb 1943

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Byrne of Menlo Park are the proud parents of a son, born in Mission hospital at 7:24 p. m. February 10, weighing 'five pounds and one and one-half ounces. Mrs. Byrne was before her marriage, Miss Dorothy Rodgers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Rodgers of 59 Laurent street. The baby has been named Michael Gilbert. Mr. Byrne is a member of the Union street family, hardware merchants, and is now engaged in government work in San Bruno.

Michael married HILPISCH, Elizabeth Jo [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married SETTLEMIER, Jolene Carol [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MARTINI, James Horton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BROPHY, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: OSBORNE, Daniel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Deborah married BUNDY, Paul Arthur [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Deborah married FAGEN, Richard Rees [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]