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The Christmas Eve story of their Joseph was far different from that of Joseph in the manger for Aptos school children in 1918.
Joseph R. Pasha was born in Santa Cruz County on February 14, 1898. His mother's name was Louisa. The 1910 Census…
Joseph R. Pasha was born in Santa Cruz County on February 14, 1898. His mother's name was Louisa. The 1910 Census…
Dentistry and poetry came to an end for a dedicated young officer from Santa Cruz.
Vance Wilbur Bliss, the youngest of the four children of Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Bliss, was born in Santa Cruz, California, on June 13, 1889. Young Vance was educated…
Vance Wilbur Bliss, the youngest of the four children of Dr. and Mrs. F. W. Bliss, was born in Santa Cruz, California, on June 13, 1889. Young Vance was educated…
A Davenport Greek went "Over There" to support his two brothers in the Greek army.
Manuel S. Christodoulon was born on the Greek Island of Samos in August 1887 and came to the United States about 1912. Upon arrival he joined two of his brothers,…
Manuel S. Christodoulon was born on the Greek Island of Samos in August 1887 and came to the United States about 1912. Upon arrival he joined two of his brothers,…
"Roy" was unable to send home his promised gifts for everyone.
Charles L. Garretty, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Garretty, was born in Santa Cruz, California on November 2, 1893. Charles, who soon acquired the nickname "Roy," resided in the…
Charles L. Garretty, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Garretty, was born in Santa Cruz, California on November 2, 1893. Charles, who soon acquired the nickname "Roy," resided in the…
School children in Soquel today are reminded of Evan as they have a snack under the shade of trees dedicated to him and Fay Wyman.
Evan Sturgeon Marlin was born on October. 12, 1896, to Abraham and Abbie Sturgeon Marlin in the small Merced County…
Evan Sturgeon Marlin was born on October. 12, 1896, to Abraham and Abbie Sturgeon Marlin in the small Merced County…
"Corporal Brostrom Dies on Battlefield For Democracy," declared the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
Walter F. Brostrom was born September 14, 1893, to Andrew and Gertrude Brostrom in the small Santa Cruz Mountain community of Eccles, located north of Felton…
Walter F. Brostrom was born September 14, 1893, to Andrew and Gertrude Brostrom in the small Santa Cruz Mountain community of Eccles, located north of Felton…
An Italian immigrant made a large down payment on his adopted country, but was unable to reap the full benefit.
Guiseppe "John" Mickelotti was born on March 13, 1896, in the Tyrol province of Austria. Leaving his parents' home he migrated to…
Guiseppe "John" Mickelotti was born on March 13, 1896, in the Tyrol province of Austria. Leaving his parents' home he migrated to…
Santa Cruz County World War I veterans adopted James Brown as one of their own.
In December 1918 the California War History Committee reported that James A. Brown of Soquel had died of wounds. No reference to his life or relationship with Santa…
In December 1918 the California War History Committee reported that James A. Brown of Soquel had died of wounds. No reference to his life or relationship with Santa…
William was a "splendid" and "likable young fellow among those who knew him."
William Felix Devitt was born in Felton, California, on October 25, 1895, to J. R. and Nellie Soper Devitt, members of a well-known local family. Their other sons…
William Felix Devitt was born in Felton, California, on October 25, 1895, to J. R. and Nellie Soper Devitt, members of a well-known local family. Their other sons…