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The Spanish flu epidemic ended the life of a former Pajaro Valley orphan.
Thomas J. Sullivan was born about 1889 in Salinas; however, because of the absence of his parents he and his brothers James, Edward and Michael were raised and educated in…
Thomas J. Sullivan was born about 1889 in Salinas; however, because of the absence of his parents he and his brothers James, Edward and Michael were raised and educated in…
Ward Isaac Church was born on March 7, 1897. Information regarding his birth location, parents or early life has not been located. In the 1914 Trident yearbook his class-mates commented, "We knew him but slightly, but to his friends the greatness of…
Ed Lorenson is remembered today by an American Legion post that bears his name.
Edward Hans Lorenson was born March 13, 1889, in San Francisco, California, and raised in the San Joaquin Valley. Later his family moved to San Jose, California,…
Edward Hans Lorenson was born March 13, 1889, in San Francisco, California, and raised in the San Joaquin Valley. Later his family moved to San Jose, California,…
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…
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…
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…
"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…