William Henry Beagles
1832 - 1903 (71 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. William Henry Beagles was born on 15 Jan 1832 in Washington County, Tennessee; died on 25 Apr 1903 in Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Napa, Napa County, California
- Census: 1880, Napa, Napa County, California
- Census: 1900, Salvador, Napa County, California
Notes:
William Henry Beagles
In writing of those men who have been closely identified with the interests of Napa county mention should be made of the Late W.H. Beagles, who, when a sturdy young man, left home and with friends undertook the trip across the plains. Born in Washington county, Tenn., January 16, 1832, when a young child he was taken by his parents to Indiana, where they settle and passed from earth, leaving this son an orphan at the age of seven years, at which time he went to make his home with his grandparents in Tennessee and later with a brother in Virginia. His schooling was obtained under difficulties, but he made the most of his opportunities. At an early age he had to become self-supporting and learned the trade of carpenter and cabinet maker, with a brother in Virginia. He remained in that state until 1851, when he went to Fulton, Callaway county, Mo., where he followed his trade of cabinet maker for one year.
The news Mr. Beagles received from those who were returning from California so interested him that he decided to cast in his lot with the western country and accordingly outfitted for the trip over desert and mountains. He rode a mule most of the way and drove a band of cattle. After a somewhat uneventful journey of five months the train arrived in this state and young Beagles went to the San Ramon valley in Contra Costa county and secured work as a ranch hand, and for the following seven years followed that occupation. In 1859 he had made enough money to permit of a visit to his old home place and the journey was made by way of Panama to Missouri. Shortly after his arrival there he was united in marriage, on January 25, 1860, and there he and his wife made their home for about four years, when they started overland for their home in the west. The trip was made with mules and asses and they also brought a band of horses, jacks and jenneys with them, selling most of them in Virginia City. Nev., at good prices. The journey was made in safety and they arrived in the fall of 1863. June 10 of the following year Mr. Beagles came to Napa valley and his association with the welfare of this section dates from that time. He at once began farming and for a time carried on operations on the Big Ranch road, the St. Helena road, and in 1871 the family settled four miles north of Napa, which place continued to be his home until his death, April 25, 1903. On this ranch Mr. Beagles made all of the improvements, planted trees for shade and also fruit trees. The ranch comprises one hundred and sixty-two acres and is devoted to general farming, twenty acres in prunes, fifty acres in alfalfa and the balance grain and pasture land. The beautiful row of shade trees that adorns the approach to the house was planted by the family.
In all matters that pertained to the development of Napa county Mr. Beagles was interested; never an office-seeker, yet he readily assisted those men and measures that he considered best for the general welfare of the citizens. He was a quiet, unostentatious man and made and retained friends wherever he went. He was a friend of the public school and served as a
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member of the board for some time. He lived by the Golden Rule and at his death the county lost a good citizen, and those who knew him best a warm friend, and his family a kind and loving husband and father.
Mrs. Amanda M. Beagles
In mentioning the women who have aided in the upbuilding of this western commonwealth the one whose name heads this article should not be forgotten. She came to California with her husband in 1963, crossing the plains with mules and wagon and located in Napa county the following year, and since that time has made the county her home. She was born in Fleming county, Ky., and is a descendant of an historic southern family. Her father, Isaac R. Cassity, was likewise a native of that county and his father, Peter Cassity, was a planter in Montgomery county, Ky., and served in the war of 1912. He married Mary Armstrong, whose father, Robert, was a native of Virginia and owner of the celebrated hog Springs in Tazewell county, that state. During the early settlement of Kentucky he moved there with his family, going by wagon and taking his herds of cattle, horse and mules. Purchasing thirteen thousand acres of land, he settled down to improve the same and make a home among the pioneer surrounding of that section. Part of the property is the present site of Mount Sterling, Ky.
On the maternal side Mrs. Beagles is also well connected, her mother, Joyce Davis, born in Montgomery county, Ky., being a daughter of Jesse Davis, who was a native of Virginia and who served two years in the Revolutionary war. His father owned the plantation adjoining that owned by George Washington, and the older members of the family were playmates of that illustrious general, the hero of the great struggle for independence.
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
Since the death of Mr. Beagles, Mrs. Beagles has made her home at their old residence north of Napa, where she is surrounded with all the comforts made possible by their prosperity, all of which she has been an important factor in making possible. She takes great comfort in having her children about her and rejoices at their continued successes. She is wonderfully well preserved for one of her years and as one of the pioneer women of the state of California, gives with a liberal hand towards all worthy charities and believes in the advancement of all the interests of the county and state. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and is greatly loved and esteemed by all who know her for her many amiable and noble traits of character.
History of Solano and Napa counties, California, with biographical sketches of the leading men and women. Thomas Jefferson Gregory. Los Angeles, California, Historic Record Co., 1912. Pages 557-558.
W.H. Beagles Dead.
We was an old and highly respected citizen of Napa Valley.
W.H. Beagles, for many years a prominent citizen of Napa county, died about 5 o’clock Saturday evening at his home on the Big Ranch road. The cause of his death was paralysis, from which he had suffered for about a week.
Deceased was a native of Tennessee, where he was born January 16, 1832. He leaves a widow and the following children: Mrs. Henry Clark of Chico, Mrs. Henry Wolf of San Francisco, Wm.H. Beagles, Jr., of St. Joseph, Mo., Robt. Beagles of Vacaville, Misses Clara, Amanda, Joy, Florence, Walter and Donald Beagles of Napa.
Napa Journal, Napa, California. Friday, 26 April 1903. Page. 3.
MHR note: letter from Aletha Read - "Amanda married William Henry Beagles of Tennessee in January 1860 in Linn Co. MO. Grandfather Beagles had first gone to California in 1852, riding a mule. He worked on a ranch in San Ramon Valley, Contra Costa Co., and saved enough money to return to Missouri via the Panama Canal in 1854. They had two sons born to this union before coming to California in 1863. Grandmother drove a mule team while grandfather was ahead with the cattle, horses and mules. Their older son died enroute and was buried near where they crossed the Platte River. They first went to Contra Costa County, but grandmother wasn't pleased, so they moved on to Napa County in 1864, where their first daughter was born."
Family spelled their Cassity name as "Cassady".
10 children.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131081596/william-henry-beaglesWilliam married Amanda Malvina Cassity in Jan 1860 in Linn County, Missouri. Amanda (daughter of Isaac Russell Cassity and Joyce Davis) was born on 25 Aug 1836 in Flemingsburg, Fleming County, Kentucky; died on 27 Mar 1924 in Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Charles Davis Beagles
was born on 28 Apr 1861 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; died on 21 Aug 1863. - 3. William Henry Beagles was born on 25 Dec 1862 in Missouri; died on 12 Jul 1930 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California.
- 4. Lucy Helen Beagles was born on 21 Jan 1865 in Napa County, California; died on 5 Feb 1948 in Santa Clara, California; was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California.
- 5. Clara E. Beagles was born on 6 Mar 1868 in Napa County, California; died on 11 Oct 1930 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California.
- 6. Amanda Sarah Beagles was born on 10 Jan 1869 in Napa County, California; died on 16 Jan 1961 in Colusa, Colusa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California.
- 7. Robert Lee Beagles was born on 19 Sep 1871 in Napa County, California; died on 11 Jun 1949 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California; was buried in Chapel of the Chimes, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California.
- 8. Florence Emily Beagles was born on 26 Oct 1872 in Napa County, California; died on 13 Feb 1942 in Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California.
- 9. Mae Eliza Beagles was born on 10 May 1874 in Napa, Napa County, California; died on 11 Jul 1950 in Livermore, Alameda County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California.
- 10. Joyce Alethia "Letha" Beagles was born on 24 Mar 1876 in Napa County, California; died on 7 Mar 1956 in Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California.
- 11. Walter Conrad Beagles was born on 18 Dec 1878 in Napa, Napa County, California; died on 15 Jun 1905 in Napa, Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California.
- 12. Donald H. Harrison Beagles was born on 13 Apr 1880 in Napa County, California; died on 25 Dec 1959 in Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California.
Generation: 2
2. Charles Davis Beagles (1.William1) was born on 28 Apr 1861 in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; died on 21 Aug 1863. Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
Died:
MHR note: Charles died enroute to California.3. William Henry Beagles (1.William1) was born on 25 Dec 1862 in Missouri; died on 12 Jul 1930 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Saint Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
Former Napaite Weds
William H. Beagles, eldest son of Mrs. A.M. Beagles, and a member of one of Napa county’s pioneer and prominent families, was, on Tuesday, married to Mrs. Marie O’Brien, of San Francisco, at a quiet wedding at the county seat, Rev. Richard Wylie officiating. The groom is in the furniture business in San Francisco, which city has been his home for several years.
The St. Helena Star, St. Helena, California. Friday, 17 January 1919.
Beagles-Walker
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock Wm. H. Beagles, proprietor of the Napa Steam Feed Store, and Miss Fannie J. Walker, were united in marriage in the presence of many invited friends. The ceremony took place in the Methodist church, Rev. Jno. Coyle tying the nuptial knot. In front of the pulpit was a profusion of beautiful flowers, white predominating, artistically arranged.
Mrs. J.H. Beagles presided at the organ, and the bridal party came into church and marched up the aisle to the merry peals of a wedding march. First came the parents of the bride and other relatives, then the bride and groom, followed by the bridesmaid, Miss Lou Beagles, and groomsman, Mr. John Walker. The bride looked beautiful in a dress of white, with orange blossoms on her brow and a long flowing bridal-veil. The groom was dressed in conventional black.
The ceremony that made them one was quickly performed. As they took the afternoon train for San Francisco, wheat and corn were showered upon the happy couple.
Mr. Beagles has lived in town or in its immediate vicinity since early childhood. His bride is the daughter of Mr. G.T. Walker, and she has resided on the “Big Ranch” for several years. Both have many friends in the valley who will wish them a long life of unalloyed happiness. They will return in a few days and will occupy a house on Steward street, west of Main.
Napa Register, Napa, California. Friday, 22 June 1888.
Will Beagles, Former Prominent Resident of Napa, Dies in San Francisco.
Will Beagles, Oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Beagles and a former prominent resident of this county, passed away at his home in San Francisco from a sudden heart attack.
The news of his untimely demise will be received with expressions of deepest sorrow and regret in this community where his boyhood days were spent.
Deceased was a native of Missouri but he crossed the plains with his parents in early days and came to Napa with the family when it settled here. He went to school at the old Oak Mound School here and also at the Napa College.
He had been a successful business man and a resident of San Francisco for over twenty-five years.
Deceased is survived by his widow and one son, Chester. There are also these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Lou Emlay, Mrs. Clara Wakerley, Mrs. May Baker, Mrs. Joyce Shaner, of San Francisco; Miss Amanda Beagles and Miss Florence Beagles and Donald Beagles of Napa; and Robert Beagles of Santa Rosa.
The funeral was held in San Francisco this afternoon, interment being made in Cypress Lawn Cemetery.
The Napa Valley Register, Napa, California. Monday, 14 July 1930, page 4.
Buried:
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Plot Cypress Garden Tier 6 Grave 594William married Frances Jane Walker on 27 Jun 1888 in Napa, Napa County, California. Frances was born in Dec 1862 in Wisconsin; died on 23 Dec 1916 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Chester Ainslee Beagles was born on 26 Oct 1890 in Missouri; died on 5 Sep 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California.
William married Marie Wolf in 1919. Marie was born about 1876 in New York, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Lucy Helen Beagles (1.William1) was born on 21 Jan 1865 in Napa County, California; died on 5 Feb 1948 in Santa Clara, California; was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Napa, Napa County, California
Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
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Garden. Section 3:00AM, Tier 2Lucy married James Henry Clark on 14 Feb 1894. James was born in 1848 in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri; died on 1 Aug 1915 in Chico, Butte County, California; was buried in George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery, Yountville, Napa County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. William Beverly Clark was born on 1 Apr 1900 in Chico, Butte County, California; died on 2 Oct 1950 in San Francisco County, California.
Family/Spouse: Louis Albert Emlay. Louis was born on 17 Jun 1855 in Michigan; died on 22 Oct 1925 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, Alameda County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Clara E. Beagles (1.William1) was born on 6 Mar 1868 in Napa County, California; died on 11 Oct 1930 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California. Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
Mrs. Clara E. Wakerly Dies at S.F. Home
Daughter of late Mr., Mrs. Wm. H. Beagles of Napa succumbs to attack of Pneumonia
Mrs. Clara E. Wakerly, second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William H. Beagles, pioneer Napa county settlers, was summoned by death at her home in San Francisco at four o’clock this morning.
Death followed an illness of but ten days due to pneumonia.
Mrs. Wakerly was born and grew to womanhood in this community. About 20 years ago she moved to San Francisco where her home had since been. She was the widow of the late William Wakerly, also a former Napan.
A woman of sterling character, kindly and sympathetic, and sincere in her desire to add to the happiness of others, Mrs. Wakerley was loved by all who had the privilege of her friendship.
Left to mourn her loss are the following sisters and brothers: Miss Amanda and Miss Florence Beagles of Napa, Mrs. May Baker, Mrs. Lou Emlay, and Mrs. Joyce Shaner of San Francisco, Donald H. Beagles of Napa, and Robert Beagles of Santa Rosa. She also leaves the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Leathea [Alethea] Reed of Santa Rosa, Mrs. Pearl Pearson of San Francisco, Beverly Clark of Salinas, and Chester Beagles of San Francisco.
Arrangement for the funeral have not as yet been announced.
The Napa Valley Register, Napa, California. Saturday, 11 October 1930. Page 1.
Birth:
Death and birth dates from California, San Francisco Area Funeral Home Records, 1895-1985.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131182007/clara-wakerleyFamily/Spouse: William Arthur Wakerley. William was born on 1 Sep 1864 in California; died on 6 Jun 1910 in Pomona, Los Angeles County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Amanda Sarah Beagles (1.William1) was born on 10 Jan 1869 in Napa County, California; died on 16 Jan 1961 in Colusa, Colusa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California. Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
Amanda Beagles
Miss Amanda S. Beagles, member of a pioneer Napa County family, died yesterday in a Woodland hospital at the age of 92.
The daughter of the late William H. and Amanda Beagles, she was born in Napa and lived at the family ranch on the Big Ranch Road until 1936 when she moved to San Francisco to make her home with her sister, the late Mrs. May Baker.
Miss Beagles was a frequent visitor to the family home here until she entered a rest home six years ago. Her brothers, Robert, and Donald, who died last year, lived on the ranch which remains in the family, until their deaths.
In 1952 Miss Beagles moved to Williams to live with her niece, Mrs. Pearl Bowne, who has since moved to Napa.
She is also survived by another niece, Mrs. Alethea Read, of Santa Rosa, and two grand-nieces, Mrs. Barbara Wilson of Sebastopol and Mrs. Frances Byrne of Burlingame.
Funeral services will be held here Thursday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Richard Pierce Funeral Service, 1660 Silverado Tr. at Lincoln Avenue, followed by entombment in Tolocay Memorial Mausoleum.
The Napa Valley Register, Napa, California. Tuesday, 17 January 1961.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153442571/amanda-s.-beagles7. Robert Lee Beagles (1.William1) was born on 19 Sep 1871 in Napa County, California; died on 11 Jun 1949 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California; was buried in Chapel of the Chimes, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. Other Events:
- Occupation: agriculture
- Census: 1900, Elmira, Solano County, California
- Census: 1920, Chico, Butte County, California
- Census: 1930, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
- Census: 1940, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California
Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
R.L. Beagles Dies After Long Illness
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for a leading Sonoma county agriculturalist and former superintendent of the Wikiup ranch who died Saturday afternoon after a long illness.
He is Robert Lee Beagles, 77, who died at his home at 440 Tenth street after a two-year illness. A native of Napa, Mr. Beagles had reside in Sonoma county for 27 years, where his agricultural activities included work with the state prorate board, federal farm labor office, and U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Until his retirement because of ill health four years ago, Mr. Beagles was field representative for the local farm labor office. For 16 year he headed the plant introduction garden program for the department of agriculture at Chico.
Services will be held from the Eggen and Porter Funeral Home at 3 p.m., with Rev. A.W. Farlander officiating. A mausoleum entombment will follow at the Chapel of the Chimes. A member of Rosewood Camp No.93, Woodmen of the World, Mr. Beagles is survived by his widow, Hettie Beagles. He was the father of Alethea Read and grandfather of Barbara Lee read, also of Santa Rosa; brother of Donald Beagles and Mrs. Joyce Shaner, Napa, and Miss Amanda Beagles and Mrs. May Baker, San Francisco; and the uncle of Mrs. Ed Rowen, Williams; and Beverly Clark and Chester Beagles, San Francisco.
The Evening Press and Santa Rosa Republican, Santa Rosa, California. Monday, 13 June 1949. Page 2.
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Chapel Mausoleum - North wall, Tier 1, Crypt 6BRobert married Henrietta "Hettie" Stubenrauch on 14 Feb 1900. Henrietta (daughter of Valentine Stubenrauch and Henrietta Webber) was born on 10 Jun 1875 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana; died on 19 Aug 1954 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California; was buried in Chapel of the Chimes, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Alethea B. Beagles was born on 22 Nov 1902 in California; died on 24 Apr 1977 in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California; was buried in Chapel of the Chimes, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California.
8. Florence Emily Beagles (1.William1) was born on 26 Oct 1872 in Napa County, California; died on 13 Feb 1942 in Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California. Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
Private services for Miss Beagles
Private funeral rite were held at the Treadway Chapel this week for Miss Florence E. Beagles, who succumbed Friday at the St. Helena Sanitarium after a short illness.
She was born on the Beagles ranch and had lived all her life in this county.
There are left to mourn Miss Beagles’ passing these sisters and brothers: Mrs. Lou Emlay of San Francisco, Miss Amanda Beagles of San Francisco, Mrs. May E. Baker of San Francisco, Mrs. Joyce Shaner of Napa, and Robert L. Beagles of Santa Rosa and Donald Beagles of Napa.
Napa Journal, Napa, California. Friday, 20 February 1942.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131081843/donald-harrison-beagles9. Mae Eliza Beagles (1.William1) was born on 10 May 1874 in Napa, Napa County, California; died on 11 Jul 1950 in Livermore, Alameda County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
- Census: 1930, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
Wedding on the Big Ranch.
Miss Mae E. Beagles, daughter of W.H. Beagles, and Henry Wolf, formerly proprietor of the Napa Hotel, were united in marriage Monday afternoon at the Beagles residence on the Big Ranch.
Rev. Richard Wylie performed the ceremony in the presence of the relatives of the contracting parties.
An elaborate dinner followed the ceremony, and Mr. and Mrs. Wolf took the afternoon train for the southern part of the State. They will return to San Francisco in several weeks and there make their home.
Both parties are well known in this vicinity, and both have many friends who wish them the best of luck through life.
Napa Journal, Napa, California. Tuesday, 24 December 1895.
Baker – In Livermore, July 11, 1950, Mrs. May E. Baker, wife of the late Dr. Clarence C. Baker, loving mother of Mrs. Pearl W. Bowen of Williams, Donald H. Beagles of Napa, sister of Mrs. Joy Shaver of Napa and Miss Amanda Beagles of San Francisco. A resident of Napa, moved to San Francisco in 1896; aged 80 years.
Funeral services will be held at the Treadway Funeral Chapel, Napa, Thursday, July 13, at 2 p.m. Entombment, Tulocay Mausoleum, Napa.
The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California. Wednesday, 12 July 1950.
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Memorial MausoleumMae married Henry W. Wolf on 23 Dec 1895 in Napa County, California. Henry was born about 1866 in Germany; died on 23 Feb 1918 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Clarence Clarke Baker. Clarence was born about 1857 in Atlanta City, Logan County, Illinois; died on 25 Mar 1923 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. Joyce Alethia "Letha" Beagles (1.William1) was born on 24 Mar 1876 in Napa County, California; died on 7 Mar 1956 in Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Napa, Napa County, California
Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
Joyce Shaner, Kin of Pioneer Family, Passes.
Mrs. Joyce Beagles Shaner, native of Napa Valley and daughter of pioneer parents, died yesterday in her home at 3076 Big Ranch Rd. – after a lingering illness. She was 79.
Her father, William H. Beagles, crossed the plains to California in 1852, then returned East via sailing ship and mule train across the Isthmus of Panama to claim his bride. He and his wife, Amanda, then crossed the plains and settle on Big Ranch Rd in 1964.
Mrs. Shaner attended local schools and Chico State College. Following her married to the late Arthur Shaner, she divided her time between Napa and San Francisco. She was an enthusiastic devotee of outdoor activities in her youth.
She is survived by her brother, Donald H. Beagles, with whom she made her home; a sister, Amanda S. Beagles of Colusa; two nieces, Pearl W. Bowen of Williams and Alethea Read of Santa Rosa; and a great-niece, Barbara Underhill of Oakland.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow from Treadway and Wigger Garden Chapel, followed by entombment in Tulocay Mausoleum.
The Napa Valley Register, Napa, California. Thursday, 8 March 1956.
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Memorial MausoleumJoyce married Arthur Lester Shaner in 1919. Arthur was born on 18 Feb 1885; died on 24 Jan 1924 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Walter Conrad Beagles (1.William1) was born on 18 Dec 1878 in Napa, Napa County, California; died on 15 Jun 1905 in Napa, Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California. Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
Death of Walter Beagles
Well Known Young Man of Napa Passed Away Yesterday Morning at Home.
Walter C. Beagles, a well known young man of Napa, passed away yesterday morning at 15 minutes to 5 o’clock at the family home on the Big Ranch Road. About a year ago he was afflicted with a severe attack of la grippe, and never recovered fully from the effects of the malady. A month ago the young man was taken seriously ill, and this illness developed into cerebral meningitis which at last resulted in his death.
Walter Beagles was born on the home place near Napa, and was 27 years 6 months of age. He spent most of his life in and about Napa, and received his early education n the schools here. He attended the Oak Mound School, a preparatory academy, in Napa, and graduated from the institution in 1897. He went to Stanford University shortly afterward and took a special course in Law, finishing his course there in 1901.
Since that time Mr. Beagles has been engaged in the insurance and real estate business in and about this city. He was a bright student in his school and University days, and an enterprising young business man. He leaves to mourn his sorrowful departure the mother, Mrs. A.M. Beagles; and the following brothers and sisters: Robt Beagles, of Chico; William, of San Francisco; Donald, of Napa, Mrs. Henry Clarke, of Chico; Mrs. Henry Wolf and Miss Clara Beagles, of san Francisco; Joyce, Amanda and Florence Beagles, residing on the home place. A cousin, W.P. Myles, of San Francisco also remains.
The family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement. Mr. Beagles was a member of Napa Lodge, No.18, I.O.O.F.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the family residence on the Big Ranch Road.
Napa Journal, Napa, California. Friday, 16 June 1905. Page. 3.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131081700/walter-conrad-beagles12. Donald H. Harrison Beagles (1.William1) was born on 13 Apr 1880 in Napa County, California; died on 25 Dec 1959 in Napa County, California; was buried in Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa County, California. Notes:
The marriage of Amanda M. Cassity and William H. Beagles was celebrated in Missouri in 1860. Of this union the following children were born: William H., a furniture and carpet dealer in San Francisco; Lucy, wife of Henry Clark of Chico; Clara E., Mrs. W.A. Wakerley, of San Francisco; Sarah Amanda and Emily Florence, both at home; Mary E., wife of Henry Wolf, of San Francisco ; Joyce A., at home; Robert L., of Chico; and Donald H., residing on the home place. Charles D. and Walter are deceased. The latter was a graduate of Stanford University and died in 1905. The children have been reared by their mother and all have become useful in their various locations in business and society.
Donald Beagles
Donald H. Beagles, 79, of 3075 Big Ranch Rd., died yesterday morning in Queen of the Valley Hospital.
Mr. Beagles was found unconscious in his home by sheriff’s deputies called by ranch hands who noticed he had not picked up his mail for several days. He had suffered a stroke.
Mr. Beagles was a prune rancher and was born in the house in which he lived all his life. His father bought the home and ranch on Big Ranch road in 1867.
Survivors include his sister, Miss Amanda S. Beagles, Woodland; and two nieces Mrs. Pearl W. Bowan, Napa, and Mrs. Aletha Read, Santa Rose.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Treadway and Wigger Garden Chapel. Burial will be in the family plot in Tulocay Cemetery.
The Napa Valley Register, Napa, California. Saturday, 26 December 1959. Page 4.
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Generation: 3
13. Chester Ainslee Beagles (3.William2, 1.William1) was born on 26 Oct 1890 in Missouri; died on 5 Sep 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
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File Petition to Terminate Tenancy
Chester Beagles yesterday filed a petition for declaratory relief from the Superior Court, naming Marie Beagles as defendant.
The petitioner maintains that prior to the death of the late William Beagles, the latter made a deed in favor of his wife, the defendant in the present action, to 15.31 acres of land on the Big Ranch road, north of Napa.
Plaintiff seeks declaratory relief by asking the court to set aside a deed to this land, alleging that because of the incompetency of the deceased W.H. Beagles to make a deed, the defendant is not rightfully the sole owner of the property.
Napa Valley Register, Napa, California. Tuesday, 28 October 1930. Page 2.
Chester Beagles vs. Marie Beagles. Court orders that the action be dismissed.
Napa Valley Register, Napa, California. Tuesday, 17 April 1934, page 6.
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Shared headstone with his motherFamily/Spouse: Fern Edith Lenocker. Fern (daughter of Levi Godgrey Lenocker and Laura Ellen Breakenridge) was born on 26 Jun 1890 in Penn Township, Madison County, Iowa; died on 8 Jun 1957 in San Mateo, San Mateo County, California; was buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. William Beverly Clark (4.Lucy2, 1.William1) was born on 1 Apr 1900 in Chico, Butte County, California; died on 2 Oct 1950 in San Francisco County, California. 15. Alethea B. Beagles (7.Robert2, 1.William1) was born on 22 Nov 1902 in California; died on 24 Apr 1977 in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, California; was buried in Chapel of the Chimes, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. Notes:
Read – In Sebastopol, April 23, 1977, Alethea B. Read, beloved mother of Barbara Wilson of Sebastopol, also survived by four grandchildren. A native of Vacaville, Calif., age 74 years. A member of the Eastern Star, Petaluma, a Charter Member of the Petaluma White Shrine, a member of the D.A.R., of the Genealogical Society of Sonoma County and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.
Friends are invited to attend memorial services Thursday, April 28, 1977 at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 500 Robinson Rd. Sebastopol with the Rev. Dominic Sarubbi officiating. Primate inurnment Chapel of the Chimes. Donations preferred to the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Piano Fund in her memory. Arrangement by Analy Funeral Chapel.
The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, California. Tuesday, April 26, 1977.
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Chapel Mausoleum - North wall, Tier 1, Crypt 6Alethea married Gladwin Adolph Read on 14 Jul 1928 in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, and was divorced before 1940. Gladwin was born on 23 Mar 1904 in Kansas; died on 29 Dec 1995 in Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was buried in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, Finney County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]