John EMERSON (1940- )

1 John Sugden EMERSON^1,2,3 (1940- ) [7791]. Born 22 Nov 1940, Alameda Co., CA.³ Marr Sharon Lee WHITLOCK 26 Dec 1964, Oakland, CA.⁴ Div 15 Jun 1972, Nueces, TX.⁵

2 Folger EMERSON^1,2,6,7 (1907-1989) [7789]. Born 4 Apr 1907, Oakland, CA.^7,8 Marr Undine Edleston EVANS 20 Jun 1934, Oakland, CA.^9,10 Died 16 Dec 1989, Contra Costa, CA.⁷

In 1956 Folger Emerson was an assistant prosecutor. Articles in the Nevada State Journal and the Oakland Tribune detailed his involvement in two high profile murder cases.

In 1964, he was a Superior Court Judge and an article detailing his family life was published in the Oakland Tribune, August 23, 1964.

From the San Francisco Chronicle, December 19, 1898.

"Folger Emerson, who prosecuted one of the East Bay's most sensational kidnap-murder cases and later became an Alameda County Superior Court Judge, died Saturday in Walnut Creek. He was 82 and a native of Oakland. As an assistant district attorney in the mid-1950's, Mr. Emerson prepared the case against Burton J. Abbott who was convicted and later executed for kidnapping and murdering 14-year old Stephanie Bryan. The girl was from a prominent Berkeley family, and the case was front page news for months. Mr. Emerson was elected judge in 1956 and retired in 1975. Survivors include two sons, Mark and John. No services were held. The family prefers donations to the Pregnancy Center of Contra Costa County, 5047 Clayton Road, Concord 94521.".

4 Mark EMERSON¹ ( -bef1964) [7792]. Died bef 1964.¹

3 Undine Edleston EVANS^6,7,11,12 (1909-1987) [7784]. Born 6 Aug 1909, CA.^7,11,12 Died 23 Feb 1987, Alameda, CA.⁷

6 Howard Mark EVANS^{11,13,14,15,16,17,18} (1884-1945) [6302]. Born 24 Jan 1884, MI.^7,13,19 Marr Daphne C. SUGDEN 28 Jan 1908.²⁰ Div bef Apr 1923. Died 30 Dec 1945, Sonoma, CA.^7,21 Buried 3 Jan 1946, Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA.^18,21

From the Crawford County Avalanche.

1897-08-05 - "Master Mark Evans, who has been on a visit with relatives at Savannah, N.Y., is expected home next week."

1901-03-28 - "Mark Evans has gone to New York state to take a position in his uncle's store."

From the Oakland Tribune, April 20, 1905.

"BIRTHDAY PARTY - Mess Daphne C. Sugden was hostess last Saturday evening at an enjoyable birthday party. The house was decorated with violets and ferns and the hours were pleasantly spent over cards. The prises were carried off by Miss Sankey and Mr. Parker.

Mrs. Sugden assisted her daughter in receiving the guests, which included Dr. and Mrs. Millberry, Mr. and Mrs. Ashlock, Mrs. Bruce, Mrs. Belayeff, Mrs. Grabel, Mr. and Mrs. Keyser, the Misses L. Parker, Loretta, Spelley, Erma Anderson, Mrs. Lund, Emma and Marianna McCauley. Rossa Sankey, Messrs. George Carpenter, Norman Ehat, Tom Landsborough, Charles Holmes, Mary Evans, Robert Hesson of Sacramento, George Parker, Fred Hale and George Barrington.".

12 John C. EVANS^22,23 (c. 1850-bef1900) [6284]. Born c. 1850, WI.²³ Died bef 1900.¹³

From the Crawford County Avalanche.

1883-05-03 -"Mr. J. C. Evans is putting up a neat house on his place, just north of the village."

05-25-1884 - "Mr. John Evans is home from Pennsylvania, and engaged in putting in spring crops on his farm."

1885-10-29 - "J. Evans sold out his dairy business to George Forbes, who run the same for a week, and then sold to another party. There must be "millions in it," to enable those who engage in the business to retire so soon."

1886-07-15 - "Mr. Jno. Evans is putting up a fine barn on his farm close to town."

1887-05-12 - "J. C. Evans has moved from his winter residence on to his homestead for the summer, where it is cooler."

1887-07-14 - "J. C. Evans is now chief engineer at the round-house pump - being succeeded by John Pearson."

1888-07-26 - "The families of Blakeslee, Woodworth, Rose and Evans went to Portage Lake last Tuesday for a week's outing."

1888-05-31 - "John C. Evans had two cattle killed by an engine north of town, last week."

1888-09-20 - "J. C. Evans, received a dispatch Monday from Binghampton, N.Y. stating that his father was dangerously ill."

1888-12-13 - "John C. Evans struts around town like a great turkey-gobbler, just because a new girl baby came to his house to stay, the 9th. No matter how his customers suffer there will be no chalk or water added the milk fed that child."

1889-05-16 - "John C. Evans is making fine improvements about his village home, as well as continuing his work on the farm."

1889-05-10 - "John C. Evans is making fine improvements about his village home, as well as continuing his work on the farm."

1889-07-11 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans is visiting friends in Pennsylvania."

1889-08-08 - "The families of Dr. Woodworth, A. J. Rose and J. C. Evans have been camping out at Portage Lake for the past week."

1889-10-03 - "For Sale - I have for sale 2 milch cows and one horse which I will sell at reasonable terms - Mrs. J. C. Evans."

1890-03-20 - "Jno. C. Evans arrived from Ohio, last Thursday, laid up for the repair of a dislocated knee. He was caught in the machinery over a gas well in some manner and thrown about twenty feet into the air, almost miraculously escaping with his life. "

1890-05-01 - "John C. Evans has returned from Ohio, his injured knee being attacked with rheumatism, so he was unable to continue his work.".

13 Ida ROSE^{13,15,23,24,25,26} (1855-1936) [6279]. Born 11 Oct 1855, NY.^23,25,27 Marr Robert B. PATE 19 Mar 1905.²⁸ Died 31 Mar 1936, San Francisco, CA.²⁷ Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Colma, CA.²⁷

From the Crawford County Avalanche.

1882-10-19 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans, of Pennsylvania, daughter of A. J. Rose, arrived in our city last week and will make this a permanent home. Her husband will arrive as soon as he can close up his business in that State."

1882-10-26 - "The infant children of Mr. Frank Rose and Mr. J. C. Evans have been and are yet seriously ill, but were reported better last evening."

1882-11-02 - "We are pleased to announce the little children of Mrs. F. Rose and Mrs. Evans in a fair way of recovery."

1884-02-14 - "BORN. In this city. Thursday, Jan. 24th, 1884, to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Evans, a son."

1886-11-04 - "Mrs. J. Evans is erecting a residence on her lots in Roffee's addition to Grayling."

1886-12-09 - "Lost! Lost on the 22d ultima, while moving, between our place and Grayling, a large pillow. The finder will be liberally rewarded by returning it to Mrs. J. C. Evans."

1887-02-10 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans and children left to-day for a short visit to friends in New York State."

1887-03-10 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans is expected to return from her visit to New York, the latter part of this week. She will be accompanied by her sister Mrs. A. W. Evans."

1887-03-17 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans, accompanied by a sister from New York, reached home last Friday."

1887-06-02 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans donation will be remembered as long as the Grand Army boys hearts are filled with the milk of human kindness. They will return jug if she calls for it."

1887-09-01 - "E. M. Roffee has sold the following parties lots in his addition to Grayling: Mrs. J. C. Evans, lot 2, block 24; Wm. Fairbotham, lots 5&6, blk. 25; and James Duryee, lot 7, blk. 29."

1890 -07-10 - "LOST: About two weeks since the parasol clamp of a baby cab. The finder will please return it to Mrs. J. C. Evans and receive reward."

1890-10-09 - "For Sale - I have two Milch cows for sale at reasonable prices. Inquire of Mrs. J. C. Evans."

1892-08-25 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans returned from Lancelot, Penn. last week, having had enough of the oil region. Mr. Evans will remain there for some time, having a good position."

1893-01-05 - Excerpt from an Avalanche article on "The Temple of Fame", a stage play at the Opera House.
The popular and well known characters of Josiah and Samatha Allen, were admirably handled by H. Trumly and Mrs. Evans. Samatha's reputation for talking did not suffer in the laughable impersonation given it."

1894-02-08 - "Conductor Chism and wife are boarding with Mrs. J. C. Evans."

1894-04-19 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans moved out to her father's farm, last Saturday."

1894-11-15 - "If you want a Milch Cow, inquire of Mrs. Ida Evans."

1895-04-11 - "Mrs. J. C. Evans was visiting with friends in Lewiston, several days last week."

1901-01-31 - "For sale or rent - Farm known as the Rose Homestead. For particulars inquire of Mrs. Evans, Grayling, Mich."

1901-02-21 - "Last Friday morning the alarm of fire was sounded for the second time this week, and the residence of Mrs. Ida Evans, in the north part of the village was entirely consumed. It was too far out to be reached by the department. The house was occupied by the veterinary Dr. E. L. Hoyt who lost everything in the second story, and a considerable amount below. Loss on building $600, with no insurance. Dr. Hoyt's loss was over $3,000, with $1800 insurance in the German. His library, which was valuable and extensive, was entirely lost."

1901-04-18 - "FOR SALE - In Roffee's addition, known as the Evans place, one block (12 lots) with barn and fencing. Will sell cheap. Mrs. Ida Evans."

1901-08-08 - "Mrs. A. W. Evans of Savannah, N.Y., is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Woodworth."

1902-04-24 - "Mrs. Evans' house, occupied by A. B. Failing, caught fire in the roof from a spark, Tuesday, but fortunately was discovered and extinguished without damage."

1905-03-30 - "Mrs. Ida Evans, now of Venicia, Cal., was united in marriage the 19th inst., to Mr. Robert Pate of that city. She will receive the united good wishes of hosts of her friends here."

7 Daphne C. SUGDEN^{7,11,12,14,16} (1883-1962) [7783]. Born 17 Apr 1883, CA.⁷ Div. Marr Thomas H. Evans, JR. 14 Apr 1923.^12,29 Died 3 Nov 1962, Oakland, CA.^7,30

From the Oakland Tribune, November7, 1962.

"EVANS, Daphne, In Oakland, November 3, 1962, loving mother of Mrs. Folger Emerson of Oakland; devoted grandmother of Mark and John Emerson of Oakland. A native of California; aged 79 years. A member of the Ladies Axillary of Col. John Jacob Astor Post No 999 VFW and 50 year member of the Oakland Chapter No 140 OES. Private services were held Monday, November 5 at Truman's Chapel Telegraph Avenue at the ??? ??? Oakland."


The CA Death Index lists Daphne's middle initial as "S", while 2 census reports and her marriage announcement say "C".

14 Fred A. SUGDEN^12,31 (1831- ) [7786]. Born 1831, England.³¹

By 1929 Fred was employed as a Motorman on the Berkeley Southern Pacific Line and was one of 21 people hurt in a crash described in the Oakland Tribune, February 9, 1929. 21 people were hurt and six were reported near death after the passenger coach ramed head on into a standing switch engine attached to a freight train. The front of the steel car was demolished, commuters were thrown to the floor and it was reported that the conductor was thrown the length of the car and knocked unconscious. The paper quoted Motorman, F.A. Sugden as saying, "The tower man had the switch open and my car went onto the line of the switch engine for about three full lengths when the crash came. My train was traveling at a good rate of speed, and it all occurred so quickly I had no time to bring the train to a stop or much slower speed.".

15 Emma SAMPSON^7,31 (1860- ) [7787]. Born 1860, KS.³¹

In the 1920 CA, Alameda, Oakland census, Emma's maiden name is listed as Merrill and she is living in the household of her daughter and son-in-law.

Sources

1	"Article about Judge Emerson and family in the Oakland Tribune, August 23, 1964".

2	"Wedding description of Karen Kinney and Mark Emerson in the Oakland Tribune, October 26, 1964".

3	"California Birth Index, 1905 - 1995".

4	"Marriage Announcement of John Emerson to Sharon Lee Whitlock in the Oakland Tribune, December 28, 1964".

5	"Texas Divorce Index for John S. Emerson from Sharon L. Emerson".

6	"Engagement announcement of Undine Evans and Folger Emerson in the Oakland Tribune, May 10, 1934".

7	"California Death Index, 1940-1997".

8	"WWII Draft Registration card for Folger Emerson".

9	"California Marriage Records for Folger Emerson and Undine E. Evans".

10	"Wedding story of Undine Evans to Folger Emerson in the Oakland Tribune, July 1, 1934".

11	"1920 CA, Alameda, Oakland census".

12	"1930 CA, Alameda, Oakland census".

13	"1900 MI, Crawford, Grayling census".

14	"Marriage license list in the Oakland Tribune, January 28, 1908".

15	"1894 MI, Crawford, Grayling census".

16	"California Marriage Records of Howard M. Evans and Daphine C. Sugden".

17	"1940 CA, San Francisco, San Francisco census".

18	"Find-A-Grave Memorial Record of Mark Evans".

19	"Birth announcement of a son to Mr. and Mrs. John C. Evans in the Crawford County Avalanche, February 14, 1884".

20	"Marriage announcemen of DaphneSugden to Howard Evans in the San Francisco Eximiner, Feb. 1,, 1908".

21	"Obituary of Howard Mark Evans in the Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, CA) on January 3, 1946".

22	"Obituary of Fannie Rose in the Crawford County Avalanche, 2 Oct 1902".

23	"1880 PA, McKean, Eldred census".

24	"Obituary of Asa J. Rose, extract from the Crawford County Avalanche".

25	"1870 and 1880 NY, Wayne, Savannah census".

26	"Obituary of Fanny Rose in the Syracuse Journal, Syracuse, NY, September 30, 1902.".

27	"San Francisco Funeral Home Records".

28	"1910 CA, Alameda, Oakland census".

29	"California Marriage License for Daphne Sugden and Thomas H.. Evans, Jr.".

30	"Obituary of Daphne Evans in the Oakland Tribune, November 7, 1962".

31	"1900 CA, Oakland census".