Person Page - 603

     Francis Gannon was born on Monday, 30 November 1868 at New York.¹
     Francis Gannon married Anna Kent, daughter of David Lynds Kent and Mary Eunice Ashley, say 1890.¹
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Frank Gannon (given age 41), the head of household at 2902 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, Alameda County, California, on 19 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Anne Gannon (given age 38), his sons, Herbert Gannon (given age 18) and Kent Gannon (given age 12), his daughter, Lila Gannon (given age 17) . Frank was employed as a conductor for the rail road.²
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Frank Gannon (given age 50), the head of household at 2819 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, Alameda County, California, on 5 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Anna K. Gannon (given age 47), his son, Kent Gannon (given age 22), his daughter, Lila Gannon (given age 26) . Frank was employed as a conductor for the rail road.³
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Frank Gannon (given age 60), the head of household Alameda, Alameda County, California, on 4 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Anna K. Gannon (given age 59), his daughter, Lila G. Beecroft (given age 37), his grandson, Kent H. Beecroft (given age 4 years, 4 months) . Frank was employed as a yard master for the rail road.⁴
     Francis died on 11 March 1939 at Santa Cruz County, California, at age 70 leaving Anna as a widow.¹

     Herbert Francis Gannon was born in 1891 at California.¹ He was listed as the son of Frank Gannon (given age 41) on the 1910 Census recorded 19 April 1910 at 2902 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, Alameda County, California.²
     Herbert Francis died in 1952.¹

     Lila G. Gannon was born on Wednesday, 2 December 1891 at California.^1,2 She was listed as the daughter of Frank Gannon (given age 41) on the 1910 Census recorded 19 April 1910 at 2902 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, Alameda County, California.³ Lila Gannon (given age 26) was listed as the daughter of Frank Gannon (given age 50) on the 1920 Census recorded 5 January 1920 at 2819 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, Alameda County, California. She was employed as a bookeeper for a dentist.⁴
     Lila G. Gannon married (?) Beecroft say 1921. Lila G. Beecroft (given age 37) was listed as the daughter of Frank Gannon (given age 60) on the 1930 Census recorded 4 April 1930 Alameda, Alameda County, California. She was employed as a bookeeper.⁵
     Lila G. died on 30 April 1960 at Mendocino County, California, at age 68.^1,2

     Kent Gannon was born in 1898 at California.¹ He was listed as the son of Frank Gannon (given age 41) on the 1910 Census recorded 19 April 1910 at 2902 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, Alameda County, California.² Kent Gannon (given age 22) was listed as the son of Frank Gannon (given age 50) on the 1920 Census recorded 5 January 1920 at 2819 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, Alameda County, California. He was employed as a store clerk at the ship yards.³
     Kent died in 1964.¹

      Anne Elizabeth Harmon also went by the name of Anna. She was born on Monday, 6 February 1865 at San Francisco County, California.¹
     At age 18, Anne Elizabeth Harmon married Walter Orson Ashley, age 23, son of Otis Ashley and Sarah A. Mathers, on Tuesday, 1 January 1884 at Felton, Santa Cruz County, California.¹
     Anne Elizabeth died on 30 July 1891 Felton, Santa Cruz County, California, at age 26 leaving Walter Orson as a widower.¹

     Estella Mary Ashley was born on Saturday, 2 August 1884 at Felton, Santa Cruz County, California.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Walter O. Ashley (given age 40) on the 1900 Census recorded 10 June 1900 at 575 39th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.²
     Estella Mary Ashley married first Howard Payne Davis, son of Francisco Davis and Frances Ellen Thaxter, say 1901 at California.¹ Estela Davis (given age 26) was listed as the wife of Harry Davis (given age 30) on the 1910 Census recorded 18 April 1910 at 2416 Grant Street, Berkeley, Alameda County, California.³
     Estella Mary Davis and Howard Payne Davis were divorced.¹
     Estella Mary Davis married second Holker Emial Nissen, son of Oscar E. Nissen and Emma J. Augusta, say 1917 at Oakland, Alameda County, California.¹ Stella Ashley Nissen was named as the nearest relative of Holker Emial Nissen (given age 34) on his WWI draft registration on 12 September 1918 at 627 Twenty-Eighth Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.⁴ Estella A. Nissen (given age 35) was listed as the wife of Holken E. Nissen (given age 35) on the 1920 Census recorded 5 January 1920 Oakland, Alameda County, California.⁵ Estella Mary Nissen (given age 45) was listed as the wife of Holker E. Nissen (given age 45) on the 1930 Census recorded 16 April 1930 at 918 Rose Avenue, Piedmont, Alameda County, California.⁶
     Estella Mary died on 19 April 1958 Oakland, Alameda County, California, at age 73.¹ She was buried in the Mountain View Cemetery, located at Oakland, Alameda County, California.¹

     Albert Harmon Ashley was born on Sunday, 25 October 1885 at Felton, Santa Cruz County, California.^1,2,3,4 He was listed as the son of Walter O. Ashley (given age 40) on the 1900 Census recorded 10 June 1900 at 575 39th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.⁵
     Albert Harmon Ashley married Lurancy Maude Colby, daughter of George Gilbert Colby and Amanda Victoria Hayes, say 1909.¹
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Albert H. Ashley (given age 24), the head of household at Baldwin Avenue, Felton Township, Santa Cruz County, California, on 15 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Lurancy M. Ashley (given age 20), his son, Walter C. Ashley (given age 11 months) . George G. Colby (given age 64) was listed as his neighbor. Albert was employed as a clerk in a general store.⁶
     Albert Harmon Ashley (given age 32) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 12 September 1918, while residing at 142 Maple Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. Lurancy Maude Ashley was named as his nearest relative. Albert was employed as a Brakeman by the US RR Administration, S.P. Co. Depot, Santa Cruz.³
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Albert H. Ashley (given age 34), the head of household Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, on 3 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Lurancy M. Ashley (given age 29), his son, Walter C. Ashley (given age 10), his daughter, Irma L. Ashley (given age 5) . Albert was employed as a brakeman on the railroad.⁷
     Albert Harmon Ashley and Lurancy Maude Ashley lived in 1926 at 36 Miles Street, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California. Albert was employed as a brakeman, S.P. Co.⁸
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Albert H. Ashley (given age 44), the head of household Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, on 9 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Lurancy Ashley (given age 40), his son, Walter C. Ashley (given age 20), his daughter, Irma L. Ashley (given age 15) . Albert was employed as a brakeman on the railroad.⁹
     Albert H. Ashley (given age 44) registered for the civilian draft for WW II on 25 April 1942, while residing at Summit, Santa Cruz - Los Gatos Highway, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California. Albert was employed by the Southern Pacific R.R., Coast Division, 3rd St., San Francisco.²
     Albert Harmon Ashley lived in 1970 at 925 38th Avenue, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.¹⁰
     Albert Harmon died on 23 January 1977 at Santa Cruz County, California, at age 91.^1,4 He was buried.¹

     Leonard Otis Ashley was born on Monday, 4 October 1886 at Felton, Santa Cruz County, California.^1,2 He was listed as the son of Walter O. Ashley (given age 40) on the 1900 Census recorded 10 June 1900 at 575 39th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.³
     Leonard Otis Ashley married first Margaret Isabel Estabrook, daughter of George Gilbert Colby and Amanda Victoria Hayes, say 1909.¹ Leonard O. Ashley (given age 23) was listed as the son-in-law of George G. Colby (given age 64) on the 1910 Census recorded 15 April 1910 at Baldwin Avenue, Felton Township, Santa Cruz County, California. He was employed as a teamster by a corporation.⁴
     Leonard O. Ashley (given age 30) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 12 June 1917, while residing Felton, Santa Cruz County, California. Leonard was employed as a Woodsman by Wm. Lawson, in the woods near State Redwood Park.²
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Leonard Otis (given age 33), the head of household at Bear Creek Road, San Lorenzo Precinct, Santa Cruz County, California, on 12 January 1920, living alone. Leonard was employed as a Woodchopper at a Lumber Camp.⁵
     Leonard Otis Ashley married second Margaret Brady.¹
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Leonard Ashley (given age 43), the head of household at Santa Cruz Township, Santa Cruz County, California, on 23 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Margaret Ashley (given age 32), his son, Joseph Ashley (given age 12) . Leonard was employed as the Superintendent of a Real Estate subdivision.⁶
     Leonard Otis Ashley married Anna E. (?).
     Leonard Otis Ashley and Anna E. (?) lived in 1950 at Little River Camp, Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon. Leonard was employed as a carpenter by APM Inc.⁷
     Leonard Otis died on 22 March 1959 at Lane County, Oregon, at age 72 leaving Anna E. as a widow.^1,8 Leonard Otis Ashley has also been reported to have died on Friday, 24 September 1965 at Marion County, Oregon, at age 78 years, 11 months and 20 days.¹

     Susan Avaline Ashley was born on Sunday, 23 October 1887.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Walter O. Ashley (given age 40) on the 1900 Census recorded 10 June 1900 at 575 39th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.²
     Susan Avaline died on 6 January 1907 at Oakland, Alameda County, California, at age 19.¹ She was buried in the Mountain View Cemetery, located at Oakland, Alameda County, California.¹

     Augusta Ethel Ashley was born on Monday, 9 September 1889.¹ She was listed as the daughter of Walter O. Ashley (given age 40) on the 1900 Census recorded 10 June 1900 at 575 39th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.²
     Augusta Ethel died on 5 July 1907 at Oakland, Alameda County, California, at age 17.¹ She was buried in the Mountain View Cemetery, located at Oakland, Alameda County, California.¹

     Mary (?) was born in August 1863 at Maine.
     Mary (?) married first an unknown person say 1887.
     At age 33, Mary (?) married second Walter Orson Ashley, age 36, son of Otis Ashley and Sarah A. Mathers, on Thursday, 17 December 1896 at Felton, Santa Cruz County, California.¹ Mary Ashley (given age 36) was listed as the wife of Walter O. Ashley (given age 40) on the 1900 Census recorded 10 June 1900 at 575 39th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.² Mary Ashley (given age 46) was listed as the wife of Walter Ashley (given age 49) on the 1910 Census recorded 23 April 1910 at 330 Eighteenth Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.³ Mamie A. Achley (given age 56) was listed as the wife of Walter O. Achley (given age 59) on the 1920 Census recorded 7 January 1920 at 636 18th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.⁴
     Her husband, Walter, died on 17 November 1925 at Oakland, Alameda County, California, at age 65, leaving Mary as a widow.¹
     The 1930 US Census enumerated her as Mamie Ashley (given age 56), the head of household at 1416 East 14th Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California, on 8 April 1930, living alone. Mamie was employed as the Manager of an apartment house.⁵
     Mary died on 9 June 1938 at Alameda County, California, at age 74.¹

     Howard Payne Davis was born on Wednesday, 31 December 1879 at Carson City, Nevada.^1,2,3,4
     Howard Payne Davis married Estella Mary Ashley, daughter of Walter Orson Ashley and Anne Elizabeth Harmon, say 1901 at California.¹
     The 1910 US Census enumerated him as Harry Davis (given age 30), the head of household at 2416 Grant Street, Berkeley, Alameda County, California, on 18 April 1910. Also living in the household were his wife, Estela Davis (given age 26), his son, Carroll Davis (given age 9), his daughter, Ashley Davis (given age 6) . Harry was on his own income.⁵
     Howard Payne Davis and Estella Mary Davis were divorced.¹
     Howard Payne Davis (given age 38) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 12 September 1918, while residing at 2059 Market Street, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California. Mrs. F. E. Davis was named as his nearest relative. Howard was employed in Ship Building at the Union Iron Works, 20th & Illinois Streets, San Francisco.²
     Howard Payne died on 26 December 1946 at Los Angeles County, California, at age 66.^1,3,4 He was buried on Monday, 30 December 1946 in the Los Angeles National Cemetery, located at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.⁴

     Carroll Payne Davis was born on Tuesday, 20 May 1902 at California.^1,2,3 He was listed as the son of Harry Davis (given age 30) on the 1910 Census recorded 18 April 1910 at 2416 Grant Street, Berkeley, Alameda County, California.⁴ Carroll P. Davis (given age 17) was listed as the step son of Holken E. Nissen (given age 35) on the 1920 Census recorded 5 January 1920 at 627 Twenty-Eighth Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.⁵ Carroll P. Davis (given age 27) was listed as a boarder of Frank D. Bryant (given age 27) on the 1930 Census recorded 19 April 1930 at Orinda Road, Orinda, Contra Costa County, California. He was employed as a compressed gas salesman.⁶
     Carroll Payne died on 8 March 1981 at Los Angeles County, California, at age 78.^1,2,3

     Ethel Ashley Davis was born on Thursday, 29 October 1903 at Oakland, Alameda County, California.^1,2,3 She was listed as the daughter of Harry Davis (given age 30) on the 1910 Census recorded 18 April 1910 at 2416 Grant Street, Berkeley, Alameda County, California.⁴ Ashley E. Davis (given age 16) was listed as the step daughter of Holken E. Nissen (given age 35) on the 1920 Census recorded 5 January 1920 at 627 Twenty-Eighth Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California.⁵
     Ethel Ashley Davis married Betram Donald Robertson, son of Arthur Robertson and Jane Bushby, say 1927. Ashley E. Robertson (given age 24) was listed as the wife of Bertram D. Robertson (given age 28) on the 1930 Census recorded 11 April 1930 at 4474 Movago Avenue, Oakland, Alameda County, California.⁶
     Ethel Ashley died on 24 November 1985 at Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, at age 82 leaving Betram Donald as a widower.^1,2,3 Ethel Ashley Davis was buried in the Oakmont Memorial Park, located at Lafayette, Contra Costa County, California.¹

     Holker Emial Nissen was born on Saturday, 8 August 1885 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.^2,1,3,4
     Holker Emial Nissen married second Estella Mary Davis, daughter of Walter Orson Ashley and Anne Elizabeth Harmon, say 1917 at Oakland, Alameda County, California.¹
     Holker Emial Nissen (given age 34) registered for the World War I civilian draft on 12 September 1918, while residing at 627 Twenty-Eighth Street, Oakland, Alameda County, California. Stella Ashley Nissen was named as his nearest relative. Holker was employed as a Refrigerating Engineer by Standard Oil Co., of Richmond.⁴
     The 1920 US Census enumerated him as Holken E. Nissen (given age 35), the head of household Oakland, Alameda County, California, on 5 January 1920. Also living in the household were his wife, Estella A. Nissen (given age 35), his step son, Carroll P. Davis (given age 17), his step daughter, Ashley E. Davis (given age 16) . Holken was employed as a welder by an oil company.⁵
     The 1930 US Census enumerated him as Holker E. Nissen (given age 45), the head of household at 918 Rose Avenue, Piedmont, Alameda County, California, on 16 April 1930. Also living in the household were his wife, Estella Mary Nissen (given age 45), his aunt, Ann G. Bicknell (given age 86) . Holker was employed as a mechanic by an oil company.⁶
     Harry Emial Nissen (given age 57) registered for the civilian draft for WW II on 28 April 1942, while residing Piedmont, Alameda County, California. Betram Donald Robertson was named as a person who would always know his address. Harry was employed by Tidewater Associated Oil Co., 79 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, Calif.²
     Holker Emial died on 14 September 1951 at Ventura County, California, at age 66.^1,3