Person:James McNeill (2)

Mendocino County Great Register of Voters, 1890 Jas McNeill, age 41, born Ill. reside Boonville, signed 25 May 1888

" " " " 1892 #3076 age 45, 6'1/2", sandy complexion, blue eyes, sandy hair, rancher, born Ill, living in Boonville

Mendocino County Civil court file #4158 R.E. Armstrong v James McNeill, notice of action 10/11/1893 for unpaid promissory note

Mendocino County Index to Federal Land Patents 1860-1989, records held at Held-Poage Museum: James McNeill 3/13/1895

info from Red McNeill Jas had a blacksmith shop on Rd to Highland Springs in Lake Co; then moved to Peachland, near Boonville, Mendocino Co. Had only 1 brother, Nelson. Red knew of no other siblings. Jas died from appendicitis

Notes from Marsha Baker "Occupation: Farmer, rancher; James traveled across the plains in covered wagons with his family from Winnebago Co, IL at the age of 8 (1854) and settled in Contra Costa County, CA 6 months later. He and his parents resided there until 1862 when they moved to near Salem, Marion Co., OR where his father bought a 160 acre farm. James is listed, individually, in the August 30, 1870 Census as an independent farmer, with property worth $2000. Julia's parents were born in Missouri and she married James on her 14th birthday. James and Julia apparently remained in Yolo Co after their marriage in Noveber 180 as he obtained 160 acres, located in the Plainfield district of Yolo County, CA on a patent grant by the US govt dated Feb 1, 1872. This land was auctioned off in Sept 1873, due to $1150 in mortgage debts, and was later purchased by his older brother, Henry, for $2100 on Mar 9 1874. James and Julia then moved to Peachland, Mendocino Co, CA where he obtained another 160 acres from a land grant. James farmed this property and also worked for the Joe Hodgekiss ranch on the Russian River, until his death at age 50 from appendicitis. Julia, age 43 and widow with 7 children at home, is listed in the Anderson Township, Mendocino Co, CA 1900 Census.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Fed Census 180 Buckeye twp, Yolo County, Woodland, CA.

   ibid

2. ↑ Mendocino Dispatch Democrate newspaper, Ukiah CA May 10, 1895
   pg 3, col 4; photocopied from microfilm of newspaper at Held Poage Museum, Ukiah CA.

   Death of James McNeil
   James McNeil, a well-to-do rancher of Anderson Valley, passed away at Cloverdale April 27th after a short illness with hemorrhage of the stomach. Deceased was a native of Illinois, age 48 years, and had lived on Indian Creek in the above valley for about seven years, having moved there from Lake County. He was an industrious and highly respected citizen and leaves to morn his loss a widow and six children. The funeral took place from the family residence the day after death and was largely attended, intermient being made at Boonville.

3. ↑ Mendocino Dispatch Democrate newspaper, Ukiah CA May 10, 1895.

   ibid

4. ↑ Probate record, Mendocino County Superior Court, James McNeill
   Probate filed 2/8/1915 Petition for Decree Assigning Entire Estate to Widow.

   4 pgs, list heirs, value of personal and real property about $1000

5. ↑ Probate record, Mendocino County Superior Court, James McNeill final
   3 pages copied from Mendocino Co Probate Records; Decree Assingin Entire Estate to Widow, of James McNeill.

   3 pages, estate value $1000, assigned 13 Sept 1915. copies in file.