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Long time Soquel resident Richard Nutter recalls being instructed as a boy never to violate the sanctity of a small cluster of trees at the Soquel School dedicated to Fay Wyman.
Fay Mudie Wyman was born in Soquel, California, on June 14, 1892, to…
Fay Mudie Wyman was born in Soquel, California, on June 14, 1892, to…
In 1918 Ed Carr found himself back in khaki preparing "chow" for doughboys.
Edward Henry Carr was born April 2, 1888, in Santa Cruz, California, to Fred and Ellen Carr. Fred spent his formative years in the family home with brothers Fred Jr. and…
Edward Henry Carr was born April 2, 1888, in Santa Cruz, California, to Fred and Ellen Carr. Fred spent his formative years in the family home with brothers Fred Jr. and…
Four Watsonville brothers went to France, and three returned, leaving William at Verdun.
William J. Weeks was born about 1891 in Santa Clara, California, but spent most of his life in Watsonville. Also included in the Weeks family were his…
William J. Weeks was born about 1891 in Santa Clara, California, but spent most of his life in Watsonville. Also included in the Weeks family were his…
Reuben was a track star in high school, a skill that may have cost him his life.
Reuben Wilkinson, the eldest son of Albert and Lottie Wilkinson, was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 8, 1894. His father was a traveling salesman who moved…
Reuben Wilkinson, the eldest son of Albert and Lottie Wilkinson, was born in Los Angeles, California, on April 8, 1894. His father was a traveling salesman who moved…
His "friends could hardly believe he had passed into the great beyond as they took a last look at this fine young man's face."
Arthur Edward Johnson was born in San Jose, California, on May 21, 1894, to Nels and Hannah Johnson. Along with two…
Arthur Edward Johnson was born in San Jose, California, on May 21, 1894, to Nels and Hannah Johnson. Along with two…
On the day that World War I ended Reuben breathed his final breath.
Reuben Silva was born on November 9, 1896, in Watsonville, California, to Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Silva. The Silvas' other children included sons George, Herbert, John, Royal and…
Reuben Silva was born on November 9, 1896, in Watsonville, California, to Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Silva. The Silvas' other children included sons George, Herbert, John, Royal and…
"My daddy is going to shoot the Kaiser. When I grow up I am going to shoot Kaisers too," declared Leon Luther Clarke Jr.
Leon Luther Clarke was born about 1884 in Illinois. Census records indicate that his parents were also natives of that state,…
Leon Luther Clarke was born about 1884 in Illinois. Census records indicate that his parents were also natives of that state,…
A Watsonville business school graduate made an unwelcome contract with the flu.
Lester Frank Rowe was born on October 6, 1897, in Redwood City, California, to Frank and Bertie Francis Rowe. The family moved to the Pajaro Valley while Lester was…
Lester Frank Rowe was born on October 6, 1897, in Redwood City, California, to Frank and Bertie Francis Rowe. The family moved to the Pajaro Valley while Lester was…
County veterans declared a cadet awaiting an active duty commission to be one of them.
William Ambrose Sullivan was born May 23, 1900, in Wisconsin to Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Sullivan. At an early age he accompanied his family to Santa Cruz County…
William Ambrose Sullivan was born May 23, 1900, in Wisconsin to Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Sullivan. At an early age he accompanied his family to Santa Cruz County…
Joe was too young for the draft, but old enough to become a multi-battle combat survivor.
Joseph S. Rebeiro was born about 1898 and is believed to have been a Pajaro Valley resident for most of his life. He was one of the four children of Mr. and…
Joseph S. Rebeiro was born about 1898 and is believed to have been a Pajaro Valley resident for most of his life. He was one of the four children of Mr. and…