Clarence Oscar Larsson
Clarence Oscar Larsson was born July 30, 1888, in Woodland Twp., Yolo Co., CA, and died December 4, 1967, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, at age 79. Buried in Plot Block 22, Lot 35, Grave 4, in Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA. He is the son of Erik Larsson of Fröbbestorp, Kalmar Co., Sweden, and Mary Sophia Nelson of Finland.
Georgia Emily "Georgie" Ruhman was born June 21, 1892, in Shiner Twp., Lavaca Co., TX, and died July 3, 1969, at Yolo General Hospital, City of Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, at age 77. Buried in Plot Block 22, Lot 35, Grave 3, in Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA. She is the daughter of Emil F. Ruhmann of Texas and Emma M. Jumbecke of Texas.
Clarence Oscar Larsson (age 26), a bachelor, and Georgia Emily "Georgie" Ruhman (age 23), a maiden, were married June 29, 1915, in Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.
Clarence Oscar Larsson and Georgia Emily "Georgie" (Ruhman) Larson had one child:
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Clarence Oscar Larsson and Georgia Emily "Georgie" (Ruhman) Larson are buried in Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Clarence Oscar Larsson was born July 30, 1888, in Woodland Twp., Yolo Co., CA.
Georgia Emily Ruhman was born June 21, 1892, in Shiner Twp., Lavaca Co., TX.
Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, Tuesday Evening, November 2, 1897
ROLL OF HONOR.
Bright Boys and Girls of the Woodland Public School.
List of Those Who Have Attained an Average of 90 in Deportment and Scholarship.
Report for the month ending October 15th:
HIGH SECOND GRADE
Clarence Larsson......94
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows Erick Larson (age 46) born November 1853 in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and having emigrated from Sweden in 1873 and a naturalized citizen is a Day Laborer living in Woodland Twp., Yolo Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of twelve years, Mary S. Larson (age 45) born August 1867 in Finland to Finnish-born parents and having emigrated from Finland in 1886, with all five of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his five sons, all born in California to Swedish and Finnish-born parents: Clarence O. Larson (age 11) born July 1888; Nels A. Larson (age 10) born April 1890; Myron E. Larson (age 8) born October 1891; Carl E. Larson (age 5) born June 1894; and Henry T. Larson (age 3) born August 1896.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 6, 1900, shows E. F. Ruhmann (age 39) born March 1861 in Texas to Texas-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm in Shiner Twp., Lavaca Co., TX. Living with him is his wife of 17 years, Emma Ruhmann (age 34) born October 1865 in Texas to German and Texas-born parents, with 7 of her 8 children still living, all at home, unmarried, and born in Texas to Texas-born parents: Clara Ruhmann (age 14) born August 1885; Ida Ruhmann (age 12) born January 1888; Edna Ruhmann (age 10) born September 1889; Georgia Ruhmann (age 7) born June 1892; Lenora Ruhmann (age 6) born March 1894; Eva Ruhmann (age 3) born June 1896; and Helen Ruhmann (age 1) born November 1898.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken May 6, 1910, shows Harvey D. Stewart (age 45) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents and married once is a Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and living in Woodland Twp., Yolo Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of one year, Mary S. Stewart (age 42) born in Sweden to Swedish-born parents and married twice, with all 3 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried stepsons, both born in California to Swedish-born parents: Clarence Stewart (age 21) a House Carpenter; and Henry Stewart (age 14). Also living there is Clarence's unmarried sister, Clara Stewart (age 50) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, who is not working. Leigh Larson note: It shows that Mary had three children, and all were living (she really by then had five, of which three were living). Some of the Mary S. data is obviously incorrect, suggesting that someone other than Mary provided the census information, since she was from Finland, not Sweden.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 13, 1910, shows Emil F. Ruhmann (age 49) born in Texas to German-born parents is a General Farmer owning his own farm in Shiner Twp., Lavaca Co., TX. Living with him is his wife Emma Ruhmann (age 44) born in Texas to German and Texas-born parents, with 7 of the 9 children born to her still living. Six unmarried daughters are living at home, all born in Texas to Texas-born parents: Clara Ruhmann (age 24) a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; Edna Ruhmann (age 20) a Public School Teacher; Georgia Ruhmann (age 17) a Farm Laborer on the Home Farm; Lenora Ruhmann (age 16); Helen Ruhmann (age 11); and Hattie Ruhmann (age 7).
Clarence Oscar Larsson and Georgia Emily Ruhman Marriage Records.
Clarence Oscar Larsson and Georgia Emily Ruhman wedding picture, June 29, 1915, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.
Pearl Marie Larson was born May 13, 1916, in Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated June 5, 1917, shows Clarence Oscar Larson (age 28), born July 30, 1888, in Woodland, CA, is living at 204 Clover, Woodland, CA. He is employed as a Carpenter for D. Fruton, Woodland, CA. He is married with a wife and child. He is of tall height, medium build, blue eyes and light brown hair.
Pearl Marie Larson died August 10, 1919, at Children's Hospital, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA, at age 3. Buried in Plot Block 22, Lot 35, Grave 5, in Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 13, 1920, shows Clarence O. Larson (age 31) born in California to Swedish and Finnish-born parents is a House Carpenter owning his own home at 515 North Street, Precinct 3, City of Woodland, Yolo Co., CA. Living with him is his wife Georgia E. Larson (age 28) born in Texas to Texas-born parents.
Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, Wednesday, July 14, 1920
Miss Helen Ruhman of Shiner, Texas, is spending the summer with her sisters, Mrs. C. O. Larson, Mrs. W. F. Kram and Mrs. F. H. Dietz, Jr.
Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, Friday, December 22, 1922
Mrs. C. O. Larson is in the sanitarium ill with pneumonia.
Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, Friday, January 12, 1923
Mrs. Clarence Larson is at home again after being treated at the Woodland Sanitarium.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Clarence O. Larson (age 41) born in California to Swedish and Finnish-born parents is a Contractor Carpenter first married at age 26 who owns his own home valued at $4,000 at 515 North Street, City of Woodland, Yolo Co., CA. Living with him is his wife Georgia Larson (age 37) born in Texas to Texas-born parents. Also living there is Georgia's widowed and unemployed mother, Emma M. Rhuman (age 64), born in Texas to German and Texas-born parents.
Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, Saturday, November 17, 1934
Harvey Stewarts Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
The 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stewart was celebrated Friday evening at their home for a group of friends. Featuring the evening was the "re-marriage" of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart with the wedding party attired in costumes of 25 years ago. Mrs. Al McDonald acted as the minister, Mrs. Bertha Carlisle was bridesmaid and Mrs. Felix Rachand was best man. Pedro was played before the "wedding ceremony" and later the guests were seated at a table prettily decorated with a silver centerpiece surrounded with fall fruits and leaves for refreshments. Red berries and chrysanthemums were used in decorating the rooms of the home. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Anderson of Knights Landing, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Al McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Bachand, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Slaven, Mr. and Mrs. John ODonnell, Mr. and Mrs. Elza Abshire, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hemenway, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Persson, Mr. and Mrs. Al Larson, Mrs. Bertha Carlisle, Mrs. Jane Meade, Mrs. Ida Willis, Mrs. Louella Cook, Mrs. Mary Persson, Clark Stewart, Carl Larson, Lloyd Betty, Alonza Hall and Alfred Dart and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1940, shows Clarence Larson (age 51) born in California, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a married Carpenter Foreman of Home Construction, who owns his home worth $2,000 and is living at 515 North, City of Woodland, Yolo Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife, Gorgie E. Larson (age 48) born in Texas, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School; and his married brother, Henry Larson (age 42) born in California, and 5 years ago was living in Merced Co., CA, and with 8 years of School.
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated May 26, 1942, shows Clarence Oscar Larson (age 53), born July 30, 1888, in Woodland, CA, is living at 515 North Street, Woodland, CA. He is employed by Del Fenton, Woodland, CA. He is 5' 10 1/2" tall; 145 Pounds in Weight; Blue Eyes and Brown Hair. He has a scar on the index finger of his right hand.
The 1950 U. S. Census taken on April 1, 1950, shows Clarence O. Larson (age 61) born in California, is a married Construction Carpenter, and is living in his house at 515 North, City of Woodland, Yolo Co., CA. Living with him is: his wife, Gorgia E. Larson (age 57) born in Texas.
Clarence Oscar Larsson and Georgia Emily "Georgie" (Ruhman) Larson 50th Anniversary, June 29, 1965, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.
Clarence Oscar Larsson died December 4, 1967, in the City of Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, at age 79. Buried in Plot Block 22, Lot 35, Grave 4, in Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.
Clarence Oscar Larsson death certificate. Record courtesy of Maurine N. "Marti" Mackie.
The Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, December 5, 1967
Clarence O. Larson
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Daft Bros. for Clarence O. Larson, 79, a native of Woodland who was found dead at his residence at 9 a.m. Monday. Born July 30, 1888, Mr. Larson resided at 515 North Street. A retired carpenter, he was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 1381. Survivors include his wife, Georgia, of the family home, and one nephew, Robert E. Meyers, of Bakersfield. Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery.
The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Tuesday, December 5, 1967
WOODLAND - Funeral services for Clarence O. Larson, 79, a native of Woodland, will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the Kraft Brothers Chapel. Larson, a carpenter 51 years and a life-long resident of Woodland, was found dead in his home yesterday. Survivors include his widow, Georgia E. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1965.
The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Wednesday December 6, 1967
LARSON - In Woodland, Dec. 4, 1967, Clarence O. Larson, husband of Georgia E.; a native of Woodland, aged 79 years. Funeral services were held today in the Kraft Brothers Chapel.
Georgia Emily "Georgie" (Ruhman) Larson died July 3, 1969, in Yolo General Hospital, City of Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, at age 77. Buried in Plot Block 22, Lot 35, Grave 3, in Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.
Georgia Emily "Georgie" (Ruhman) Larson death certificate. Record courtesy of Maurine N. "Marti" Mackie.
The Woodland Daily Democrat, Woodland, Yolo Co., CA, Saturday, July 5, 1969
Georgia E. Larson
Mrs. Georgia Emily Larson of Woodland, a native of Texas, died Thursday morning in the Yolo General hospital. She was 77. She came from Shiner, Texas, and was a homemaker for 50 years. Mrs. Larson spent 52 years in the county and state. She was the widow of Clarence Larson, who died in 1967. She is survived by five sisters, Miss Clara Ruhman of Yokum, Texas; Mrs. Ida Kram and Mrs. Edna Dietz of Woodland; Mrs. Ellen Rogers of Leaky, Texas and Mrs. Hattie Dewese of Lakeport, Texas. Funeral services are set for Monday at 10 a.m. Monday at the Kraft Bros. chapel with burial to follow in the family plot at the Woodland cemetery.
The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA, Saturday, July 5, 1969
Georgia Larson
WOODLAND - Funeral services for Georgia Emily Larson, 77, longtime resident of Woodland, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in the Kraft Brothers Chapel. Mrs. Larson, a native of Texas, died Thursday in a local hospital. She was a 50-year member of Sylvan Rebekah Lodge 108 in Woodland. Survivors include sisters, Clara Ruhmenn of Yokum, Tex.,, Ida Kram and Edna Dietz, both of Woodland, Helen Rogers of Leakey, Tex., and Hattie DeWese of Lakeport, Tex.
Clarence and Georgia's house in Woodland, being restored in 2003