Charles Fisher Lemmon
Charles Fisher Lemmon was born June 13, 1877, in Boise, Ada Co., Idaho Territory, and died April 20, 1948, at the Queen's Hospital, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI, at age 70. Buried in Plot: Ocean View-Block E-Grave 082, Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. He is the son of John Wesley Lemmon of near Quincy, Adams Co., IL, and Sarah Arabella Watson of New York.
Isabelle Edith "Bella" Matheson was born June 29, 1879, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, and died December 21, 1940, in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, at age 61. Buried in Plot: Ocean View-Block E-Grave 082, Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. She is the daughter of Murdock D. Matheson of Nova Scotia, Canada, and Fanny L. Unknown of Quebec, Canada. Fanny L. Matheson died June 17, 1915, at 470 Frederick Street, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA (age 70). Fanny and Jessie are buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., CA. Mother of Mrs. Jessie Ward (1868 - 1936).
Charles Fisher Lemmon and Isabelle Edith "Bella" Matheson were married December 12, 1900, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.
Charles Fisher Lemmon and Isabelle Edith "Bella" (Matheson) Lemmon had two children:
TIMELINE
Charles Fisher Lemmon was born June 13, 1877, in Boise, Ada Co., Idaho Territory.
The Morning Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, March 13, 1879
NEW TO-DAY
I HAVE THIS DAY DISPOSED OF MY STOCK and good will to MRS. J. W. LEMMON, to whom I recommend my former patrons.
MRS. G. H. CLARKE
March 11, 1879.
Isabelle Edith "Bella" Matheson was born June 29, 1879, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 22, 1880, shows Aaron Abbe (age 65) born in Canada to Canadian-born parents is a Farmer living in Willamette Slough Precinct, Multnomah Co., OR, and was sick or absent on the day of the census taker's visit. Living with him is his wife Abigail Abbe (age 56) born in New York to New York-born parents who Keeps House. Also living there is his daughter Lorinda Abbe ( age 15) born in California to Canadian and New York-born parents. A grandson is also shown: Ch. Lemmen (age 3) born in Idaho Territory to Maine and New York-born parents. An unrelated laborer (age 18) born in Switzerland also lives in the house. Leigh Larson note: Charles Lemmen is the son of Abigail Watson's sister, Arabella Sarah Watson, who married John Wesley Lemmon.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 4, 1880, shows John Lemmon (age 47) born in Indiana to Tennessee-born parents is a married Contractor and is living at 28 Washington Street, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him is his wife, Mrs. J. W. Lemmon (age 40) born in Kentucky to English-born parents, who is in Millinery. Also living there are his two children, both born to Tennessee and Indiana-born parents: Ellen Lemmon (age 11) born in California; and Chas. Lemmon (age 3) born in Idaho Territory. Two others also live in the household.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 9, 1880, shows Murdock Matheson (age 45) born in Massachusetts to Massachusetts-born parents is a married House Carpenter who is living at 135 Lily Ave., San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Fannie Matheson (age 37) born in Canada to English-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living there are his five children, all born in California to Massachusetts and Canadian-born parents: Jessie Matheson (age 12); John Matheson (age 10); Kenith Matheson (age 7); William Matheson (age 6); and Bella Matheson (age 2).
By 1891, Charles Fisher Lemmon was a member of the 1891 Freshman Class of the University of California, Berkeley. His residence is listed as San Francisco, CA.
By 1893, Charles Lemmon was a crack bike racer, winning numerous events for his club.
By 1895, Charles F. Lemmon was a crack member of the Class A racing club in Oakland, CA.
On Wednesday, May 18, 1898, Charles Fisher Lemmon was conferred the degree of D. D. S. at the University of California College of Dentistry, Berkeley, CA.
Maxwell's Los Angeles City Directory and Gazetteer of Southern California 1898 shows: Lemmon Arabella (widow J. W.) r. 2120 Oak.
Los Angeles City Directory 1899 shows: Lemmon Arabella (widow J. W.) r. 2120 Oak.
San Francisco Call, San Francisco, CA, Volume 87, Number 153, April 22, 1900
WARREN M. WATSON HAS RETIRED FROM BUSINESS
OAKLAND. April 21. - W. M. Watson, who has been the head of the W. M. Watson Company, one of the largest wholesale liquor firms in Oakland, has turned his company into a stock concern, and left this week for the Paris Exposition and a trip around the world, accompanied by his wife. Mr. Watson has disposed of his business to a number of his employes and his nephew. Those who now control the company are: C. T. Lemmon, Mr. Watson's nephew; J. J. Carroll of the Louvre. T. W. Sigourney, who has been the head of the store for many years; L. S. Farr, who has been the head bookkeeper, and P. O'Kane, the chief outside man of the company. Mr. Watson retains only a small Interest. W. M. Watson has 'always been one of the leaders in Oakland business circles and has been at the head and front of all moves for the benefit of the city. He will be gone abroad for more than a year.
San Francisco Call, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, Tuesday, January 1, 1901
MARRIED.
LEMMON - MATHESON - In this city, December 12, 1900, by the Rev. Edgar J. Lion, D. D., Dr, Charles F. Lemmon of Oakland and Isabell E. Matheson of San Francisco.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1900, shows Orrin Abbey (age 85) born January 1815 in England to English-born parents is a widower and is living in Beaver Dam Precinct, Washington Co., OR. He cannot read or write, and is a Naturalized citizen of unknown immigration date. He is a Boarder living with a Farmer family of six named Hamel. Orrin Abbey was misspelled as Orrin Abber.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 11, 1900, shows Charles F. Lemmon (age 22) born June 1877 in Idaho to Massachusetts-born parents is an unmarried Wine Merchant and is lodging at 530 Tenth Street, 5th Ward, City of Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 12, 1900, shows Marabella Lemmon (age 51) born September 1848 in Kentucky to Kentucky and Louisiana-born parents with 2 of the 3 children born to her still alive and married for 33 years is a Widowed head of household who owns her home with a mortgage and is living at 2120 Oak Street, 5th Ward, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with her are: her son-in-law, Charles H. Ritchie (age 28) born August 1871 in Michigan to Scottish and New York-born parents, who is in Advertising; and her childless newly-wed daughter, Bella F. Ritchie (age 29) born April 1871 in California to Virginia and Kentucky-born parents. Five Boarders and one Servant are also living in the household.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1900, shows John W. Lemmon (age 68) born August 1831 in Illinois to Virginia and Ohio-born parents is a Farmer who owns his farm free of a mortgage and is living in Beaver Dam Precinct, Washington Co., OR.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows Murdick Mathison (age 70) born May 1830 in Nova Scotia to Scottish-born parents and having immigrated in 1862 and a Naturalized Citizen is a married Carpenter who owns his home with a mortgage and is living at 470 Frederick Street, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 32 years, Fanny Mathison (age 54) born September 1845 in Canada to English-born parents and having immigrated in 1875, with all 8 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his six unmarried children, all born in California to Nova Scotia and Canadian-born parents: John Mathison (age 26) born March 1874, a Miner; Kenneth Mathison (age 24) born December 1876, a Dry Goods Clerk; William Mathison (age 22) born September 1877, a Surgical Goods Drumer; Isabelle Mathison (age 19) born June 1880; Edna Mathison (age 16) born December 1883; and Roderick Mathison (age 14) born June 1885. Also living there is his granddaughter, Babe Ward (age 4) born March 1896 in California to Nova Scotia and Canadian-born parents.
Charles Fisher Lemmon and Isabelle Edith Matheson were married December 12, 1900, in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.
The San Francisco Call, San Francisco, CA, Tuesday, January 1, 1901
LEMMON - MATHESON -In this city, December 12, 1900, by the Rev. Edgar J. Lion, D. D., Dr. Charles F. Lemmon of Oakland and Isabell E. Matheson of San Francisco.
John Wesley Lemmon died October 23, 1902, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 71.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 20, 1910, shows Charles F. Lemmon (age 32) born in Idaho to Illinois and Kansas-born parents is a married General Practice Dentist in his first marriage who is renting his home and is living on Ash Street, City of San Buena Ventura, Ventura Twp., Ventura Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of nine years, Isabel E. Lemmon (age 31) born in California to English Canadian-born parents and in her first marriage, with both of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two children, both born in California to Idaho and California-born parents: daughter, Jessie V. Lemmon (age 8); and Warren W. Lemmon (age 4).
The 1917 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabell E.) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows Charles Fisher Lemmon (age 41) born June 13, 1877, is a self-employed Dentist and is living at 120 W. Haley, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. His nearest relative is Mrs. Isabelle Lemmon.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, for Charles Fisher Lemmon.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 5, 1920, shows Charles F. Lemmon (age 42) born in Idaho to Illinois and Missouri-born parents is a married Dentist with his Own Office who is renting his home and is living at 120 West Haley Street, 5th Ward, City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Isabel E. Lemmon (age 40) born in California to English Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in California to Idaho and California-born parents: daughter, Jessie V. Lemmon (age 18); and Warren W. Lemmon (age 14).
The 1920 Olive and Gold Yearbook for Santa Barbara High School, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles Co., CA, shows Jessie Vera Lemmon, born in San Francisco, CA, was a senior. This is the only record which lists her middle name "Vera."
The 1920 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon is a Student, and resides at 120 W. Haley.
The 1920 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.
The 1921 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon is a Student, and resides at 120 W. Haley.
The 1921 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.
The 1922 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon is a Student, and resides at 120 W. Haley.
The 1922 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.
The 1923 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon is a Student, and resides at 120 W. Haley.
The 1923 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.
The 1924 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon resides at 120 W. Haley.
The 1924 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist at 811-1/2 State, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.
The 1924 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Warren W. Lemmon is a Collr., and resides at 120 W. Haley.
Margarette Elizabeth "Maggie" (Watson) Watson died February 13, 1924, in France, at age 61.
Attorneys Included In Woman's Bequests
Numerous friends and distant relatives, including the two attorneys who filed the petition, are named in the will of Margaret B. Watson, filed for probate yesterday in the superior court, disposing of her estate, amounting to $25,000. The woman died in France, February 13. The bequests include $5000 to Attorney G. N. Richardson and $2500 to Attorney J. B. Richardson, who are named as executors of the will. Other bequests include $1 to Jack Reichman of San Francisco; $2,500 to Annie Campbell, Oakland; $5000 each to Annie and Charles Carl; $1000 to Gladys Fillmore, Oakland, and $1000 each to W. W. O'Kane, Long Beach, and the West Oakland Home and the Oakland Y. W. C. A. The residue of the estate is left to Jessie and Warren Lemon of Santa Barbara.
Estate's Value Put At Over $100,000
The estate of Mrs. Margaret E. Watson, who died February 13, is worth $109,697 upon which there is an inheritance tax of $430.94, according to an inventory filed in probate court today. The estate consists of about $35,000 in cash, $16,000 in real estate, $5000 in jewelry and the balance in securities. Residual legatees are Warren and Jessie Lemon who will each receive $40,279 for their interest. Principal bequests were as follows: West Oakland Home, $1000; Y. W. C. A., $1000; Charles F. and Annie Carl, $5000 each; Annie Campbell, $2500; Girard Richardson, attorney for the estate, $5000; J. B. Richardson, $2500
The 1926 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessie Lemmon resides at 120 W. Haley.
The 1926 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabel) is a Dentist 114 W. Haley, and is a homeowner residing at 120 W. Haley.
The 1926 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Warren W. Lemmon resides at 120 W. Haley.
Jessica V. "Jessie" Lemmon, a resident of San Francisco, CA, graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara on January 29, 1926, with a degree in Home Economics.
Jessica Vera "Jessie" Lemmon is shown in the La Cumbre yearbook of the University of California Santa Barbara, CA.
The 1928 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessica V. Lemmon is a Teacher at La Cumbre Junior High School, and resides at 2325 Wellington Avenue.
The 1928 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Isabelle) is a Dentist at 114 W. Haley, and is a homeowner residing at 2325 Wellington Avenue.
The 1929 - 1930 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Jessica V. Lemmon is a Teacher at La Cumbre Junior High School, and resides at 2325 Wellington Avenue.
The 1929 - 1930 City Directory for Santa Barbara, CA, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Irabelle) is a Dentist at 114 W. Haley, and is a homeowner residing at 2325 Wellington Avenue.
On November 14, 1929, Warren Wesley Lemmon arrived in the Port of New York from Boulogne-Sur-Mer aboard S.S. Statendam.
This is the only record which shows Warren Wesley Lemmon's date and place of birth.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 7, 1930, shows Dr. Charles F. Lemmon (age 51) born in Idaho to Illinois and Missouri-born parents is a married Dentist on his Own Account who owns his home worth $15,000 and is living at 2325 Wellington Avenue, 5th Ward, City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Isabelle Lemmon (age 51) born in California to English Canadian-born parents. Also living there are his two unmarried children, both born in California to Idaho and California-born parents: daughter, Jessie Lemmon (age 28), a School Teacher; and Warren Lemmon (age 24), an Artist on his Own Account.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1940, shows Charles Fisher Lemmon (age 62) born in Idaho, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of College, is a married Dentist of Dentistry who owns his home worth $10,000 and is living at 2325 Wellington Avenue, 5th Ward, City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Isabel Lemmon (age 61) born in California, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of High School.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 29, 1940, shows Warren Lemmon (age 34) born in California, and 5 years ago was living in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, and with 4 years of College, is a married Artist who rents his home for $17/month and is living at 2723-1/2 Eighth Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Twp., Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him is his divorced Partner, Albert King (age 39) born in England, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, and with 4 years of High School, an Instructor at his Own Art School.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1940, shows Charles D. Rea (age 54) born in Maine, and with 16 years of School, is a married Civil Engineer at a Navy Yard who rents his home for $75/month and is living at 2444 Oahu Avenue, City of Honolulu, Honolulu Co., Oahu Island, HI. Living with him are: his wife, Jessica L. Rea (age 36) born in California, and with 16 years of School, a School Teacher at an Iolani School; his son, Pedric C. Rea (age 2) born in Hawaii; and an unmarried female Servant, Eustaquia Lenido (age 19) born in the Philippine Islands and with 8 years of School, a House Maid for a Private Family.
Isabelle Edith "Bella" (Matheson) Lemmon died December 21, 1940, in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA, at age 61. Buried in Plot: Ocean View-Block E-Grave 082, Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA.
In 1941, Warren Lemmon was still an Artist living with his father in Santa Barbara, CA.
On September 25, 1941, Warren Lemmon (age 35) arrived in the Port of Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, from Los Angeles, CA, aboard S.S. Mariposa.
This is probably the last time Warren Wesley Lemmon was in California.
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated April 26, 1942, shows Charles Fisher Lemmon (age 64) born June 13, 1877, in Boise, ID, is self-employed and is living at 2325 Wellington, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA. The person who will always know his address is Eugene Harold Bowman.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated April 26, 1942, for Charles Fisher Lemmon.
The 1947 City Directory for Honolulu, HI, shows Chas. F. Lemmon (Irabelle) is residing at 2031 Vancouver Drive. Warren W. Lemmon is also living there.
Charles Fisher Lemmon died April 20, 1948, at the Queen's Hospital, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI, at age 70. Buried in Plot: Ocean View-Block E-Grave 082, Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Co., CA.
FUNERAL NOTICES
LEMMON, DR. CHARLES, 70, of 2031 Vancouver Dr.; born in Boise, Idaho, June 13, 1878; died 11:55 p.m., April 20 in the Queen's Hospital. Masonic services will be held at a later date at Santa Barbara California. Survived by son, Warren W. Lemmon and a daughter, Mrs. C. D. Rea of Honolulu. Deceased was a resident of Honolulu for the past 4 years. WILLIAMS' MORTUARY, The Chapel of the Chimes, is in charge of arrangements.
DIED
Lemmon - April 20, Charles Lemmon, 2031 Vancouver Dr., widower, dentist, private practice, native of Boise, Idaho, 69 years old. Cremation April 21.
Warren Wesley Lemmon died March 17, 1950, in Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI. at age 44. Buried in O'ahu Cemetery, Honolulu, Honolulu Co., HI.
W. W. Lemmon, Architect, Dies; Services Monday
Warren Wesly Lemmon, 44, a designing architect for the Pacific air command at Hickman air base, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. D. Rea, 2031 Vancouver Drive, on Friday at 10:30 p.m. following a long illness. MR. LEMMON was born in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Jan. 2, 1906, and received his advance education at the University of California, Berkeley. He later studied architecture at Beaux Arts Academy des Fontainebleau, Paris, France. He came to Hawaii early in 1941 as an architect employed by the army and aided in designing many of the early defense projects here. IN ADDITION to his sister, he is survived by a grandson, Charles Frederick Rea. Services over the ashes will be held Monday at 4:30 p.m. Funeral arrangement are being made by Williams Mortuary. It is requested that no flowers be sent.
Funeral Notice
Pearl Harbor Lodge No. 598; F. & A. M.
All members of the Pearl Harbor Lodge #598 are requested to attend a special meeting at Williams Mortuary at 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 20, 1950, for the purpose of conducting the funeral services of our late brother,
WARREN WESLEY LEMMON
Member of Magnolia Lodge #242, Santa Barbara, Calif. Attendance of Sojouners and Sister Lodges fraternally requested. Louis Elton Carrier, W.M.
DEATHS
Warren W. Lemmon, 2031 Vancouver Dr., 44, Mar. 17.