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George Franklin Perdew was the 4th of 11 children born to:
Alexander Glenn/Garrison Perdew, b. 1829 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Apr. 16, 1894 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Sarah Mae Hoskinson, b. Mar. 6, 1836 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Mar. 8, 1914 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
After their marriage, Alexander and Sarah moved for a time to Sioux City, IA, and then to Lee Co., IA. where Frank was born in 1858. (He was the last child to be born in Iowa; his sister, Texanna, was born in...
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George Franklin Perdew was the 4th of 11 children born to:
Alexander Glenn/Garrison Perdew, b. 1829 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Apr. 16, 1894 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Sarah Mae Hoskinson, b. Mar. 6, 1836 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Mar. 8, 1914 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
After their marriage, Alexander and Sarah moved for a time to Sioux City, IA, and then to Lee Co., IA. where Frank was born in 1858. (He was the last child to be born in Iowa; his sister, Texanna, was born in Monterey, CA. and the remaining six were born in San Bernardino Co., CA.) From Lee Co., IA., Alexander, Sarah and their four children began the trek to California by ox-team with a large group of immigrants. They traveled by way of the Santa Fe Trail and through the Cajon Pass to make their home finally in San Bernardino Co., California.
During his lifetime, Frank was a mule team driver, a painter of carriages and automobiles with a shop on 'D' Street, between 5th and 6th, and was with the San Bernardino Fire Dept., serving as a volunteer fireman when the city's fire apparatus consisted of a two wheel hose cart which was pushed to fires by hand. Later, he was also a volunteer fireman when the city had a horse-drawn hook and ladder. He was also an honorary member of the Redlands Fire department.
On October 26, 1882, according to San Bernardino County Marriage records, 24 yr. old G. F. (George Franklin) Perdew, b. in CA. and a resident of San Bernardino, CA. & 21 yr. old Ella Taylor, b. in CA. and a resident of San Bernardino,CA. were married in 'the town' of San Bernardino, S. B., CA. by John T. Knox, Justice of the Peace.
Witnesses: Mrs. Charles Taylor and Charles Taylor, residents of 'the town' of San Bernardino.
Mary Ella Taylor was b. Dec. 7, 1861 in CA. and died Jul. 26, 1945 in San Bernardino, CA.
Frank and Mary Ella had 5 children:
1) Lileth, b. Sep. 22, 1883 and d. Dec. 21, 1884 at the age of 15 mths.
2) Jesse Franklin 'Frank", b. Oct. 21, 1886 and d. Aug. 24, 1910 at the age of 23.
3) Gussie, b. Aug. 11, 1888 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. She married Frederick 'Fred' John Harthorn.
4) Hazel, b. Jul. 13, 1893 and d. Jun. 23, 1894
5) Cunnie, bur. in the Pioneer Cemetery, San Bernardino, Ca.
The following newspaper article, kindly provided by Diane Miller, was from (Frank's daughter) Gussie's scrapbook:
A young Grover Cleveland arrived in San Bernardino on Wednesday night, from no man's land. He came as a present to Frank Perdew, presented by his wife. Mother and child in excellent health, but the father's condition is somewhat serious, and we doubt his speedy recovery, for a vainer, happier prouder, more exalted man, we have rarely seen.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Fri., Apr. 6, 1888, P. 5, Col. 1
LOCAL BREVITIES
Frank Perdew paints carriages. Winkler’s alley.
Frank Perdew paints buggies. Winkler’s alley.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Wed., Sep. 26, 1888
PERSONAL
Frank Perdew is very ill, suffering from malarial fever.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 4
Tue., Nov. 13, 1894
Excerpt from: A BIG HUNT AND BARBEQUE
PIONEERS WILL HAVE AN OUTING NEXT SATURDAY.
Sides Chosen by the Old Boys For Chasing and Killing Furred and Feathered Game
The Pioneers held their usual interesting meeting in the city hall Saturday afternoon. Their venerable president, George Lord, was strong enough to be present, but not having recovered sufficiently from a two weeks’ illness to preside, called to the chair Pioneer Earp, who conducted the meeting. Expressions of gratification were given to President Lord on his ability to be present and once more to enjoy and participate in the meetings of his old-time friends.
Vice-President Holcomb reported that the sick and feeble at the county hospital were being well cared for and perfectly satisfied with the attention paid them by the new doctor, Albert Thompson, and by the officers under him, and appreciate the visits of the Pioneers to the hospital, to whom a hearty welcome was gratefully extended at al times.
Vice-President B. B. Harris, as President of the Old Boys’ Hunting club, extended an invitation to the society to attend the annual hunting club barbecue to be held Saturday next, November 17, at Rabel Springs.
The club has selected for captains George Miller and John Shay, and the teams will be made up as follows.
Shay’s Team - W. F. Holcomb, Gus Lamb (and 37 others).
Miller’s Team - Will Holcomb, Frank Perdew (and 38 others).
Points will be allowed as follows: Each ground or grey squirrel, 20; hare, 20; cottontail, 20; plover, 10; quail, 20; mountain, 10; English snipe, 30; hawk, 20; wild pigeon, 20; curlew, 20; weasel, 50; teal, bald pate, spoon bill, widgeon or butter duck, 20; canvasback or mallard duck, 30; springtail duck, 25; white or gray brant, 35; honker, 50; sandhill crane, 50; coyote, fox, coon, wildcat, lynx or badger, 200; mountain lion or bear, 1000; wild hog, 100; ocean fish per pound, 10.
The hunt will begin at daylight next Thursday. Joseph Craig will umpire on points and H. M. Willis will judge all other matters. Game must be reported to Joseph Craig before 3 p.m. Friday, else will not be counted.
John Brown Jr., W. F. Holcomb and B. B. Harris have charge of the arrangements and prizes.
Newton Brown and S. P. Waite are the committee on barbecue.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), Apr. 20, 1895, P. 3, Col. 4
Frank Perdew, the carriage painter, is at his old stand, corner Fourth and D streets.
According to the 1900 U.S. census, 42 yr. old Frank G. F. Perdew, a Carriage Painter, b. Dec. 1857 in IA., was living in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with his
38 yr. old wife, Ella M. Perdew, b. Dec. 1861 in CA.
13 yr. old son, Frank Perdew, b. Oct. 1886 in CA.
11 yr. old daughter, Gussie Perdew, b. Aug. 1888 in CA.
Frank and Ella had been married for 17 years. Ella was the mother of 4 children, only 2 still alive by this census.
Frank's parents were both b. in IA.
Ella's father was b. in IL. and her mother in OH.
The San Bernardino County Sun, (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7
Fri., May 22, 1903
ESTRAY
STRAYED - Thursday night from 237 6th street, a bay horse, weight 950 lbs. Finder, please return to G. F. Perdew, 333 D St. 5-19tf.
San Bernardino Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4
Fri., May 27, 1904
FRANK PERDEW’S ASSIGNMENT
Frank Perdew, painter and dealer in paint, wall paper and decorating materials on D street, has turned his business over to the Los Angeles Board of Trade, for the benefit of creditors, making an assignment to Gregory Perkins, Jr., secretary of the Board.
Perdew’s indebtedness is stated to be about $1,100, with assets of uncertain value, consisting in part of stock, and in part of accounts upon which he could not realize. The stock will be sold for the best bid, it being now in charge of A.P. Greene, representing the Board of Trade, who is making an inventory. H.W. Lisbet is looking after Perdew’s interests in the settlement.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 1, Col. 8
Tue. morning, Jan. 4, 1910
Excerpt from: SEVERE LOSS FOR POWER PLANTS
Storms Tear Up Things in the Near-by Canyons and Supply Cut Off
PERDEW RANCH A RIOTOUS CENTER
Yesterday the Southern California Edison and pacific Light and Power companies got into touch with all but one of their plants in Mill Creek and Santa Ana canyons, and the reports received indicate that the damage sustained by the floods of Friday and Saturday will total up something like $30,000 at least.
Five of the big spans of the old county bridge between Highland and Mentone were carried out by the flood on Saturday night, and all traffic between those points has been checked for the time-being.
A Rare Experience
Frank Perdew is one of the few who had the experience of being in Cajon Pass during the height of the recent storm. He visited the Perdew ranch, and from Friday to yesterday morning enjoyed a treat most rare. For 12 hours during Friday night the rain came down in one steady pour. The Perdew ranch house is roofed with corrugated iron, and it was necessary to shout in carrying on a conversation.
The rain gauge showed that for 36 hours the precipitation had been 12.50 inches. Perdew states that there have been innumerable landslides in the pass, and that the road is so badly washed and strewn with boulders that it is practically impassable. He warns teamsters from attempting to go up the pass at present.
In the Apr. 23-25, 1910 U.S. census, 50 yr. old George F. Perdew, a Carriage Painter, b. in IA., was living on 6th St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino, CA. with his
47 yr. old wife, Mary Ella Perdew, b. in CA.
23 yr. old son, Jessie F. Perdew, a clothing clerk, b. in CA.
21 yr. old daughter, Gussie Perdew, an abstract stenographer, b. in CA.
This was a first marriage for Frank and Mary Ella. Frank and Mary Ella had been married for 27 years. Mary Ella was the mother of 4 children, only 2 still alive by this census.
Mary Ella's father was b. in OH. and her mother in IL.
*Note: 4 months after this census, Jessie died.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col 3
Wed. morning, Jan. 11, 1911
Item from: RANCHES SOLD
G. F. Perdew has sold to F. T. Lyman his six-room house and lot with 40 feet frontage on the west side of b street between Fifth and Sixth streets, the consideration being about $2,000. The deal was made direct.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.),
Thu., Aug. 1, 1912, P. 8
Frank Perdew, the painter, shop at Old Fire Hall on Fourth street.
According to the 1920 U.S. census, 61 yr. old George F. Perdew, an Automobile Painter, b. in OH., was living at 775 Pearl St. in a home he owned in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
58 yr. old wife, Mary E. Perdew, b. in CA.
30 yr. old daughter, Gussie Perdew, a stenographer at the Recorder's Office, b. in CA.
George's father was b. in IL. and his mother in OH.
Mary Ella's father was b. in IL. and her mother in IA.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 5
Sat., May 1, 1920
MOUNTAIN RANCH IS BOUGHT BY MRS. AMOS
PART OF PERDEW PLACE JUST OFF CAJON PASS IN NEW HANDS; OTHER DEALS
Forty-acre mountain ranch known as the Frank Perdew property in Perdew canyon to the east of Cajon Pass, was yesterday purchased by Mrs. J. C. Amos, L. M. Gilbert being the seller of the property. The deal was handled by the Amos Brothers agency. What disposition of the property is to be made by Mrs. Amos has not as yet been determined.
The tract is a very desirable one from many standpoints. It is splendidly situated, 700 apple trees and a generous supply of water for irrigation. There are cherries and other fruit beside the apple orchard. It is possible that the new owner will cut the land up into smaller homes, as it is easy of access by a good road. The land was taken up from the government in 1894 and was owned by the Perdews for a number of years, they having acquired it from the original locator.
Mr. Perdew still has 30 acres of fine mountain land adjoining this property.
In the 1930 U.S. census, 71 yr. old George F. Perdew, a painter doing general painting, b. in IA., was living in a home he owned, valued at $3500 at 558 14th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
68 yr. old wife, Mary E. Perdew, b. in CA.
41 yr. old married daughter, Gussie P. Harthorn, b. in CA.
6 yr. old granddaughter, Shirley J. Harthorn, b. in CA.
George was 24 yrs. old and Mary Ella was 21 at the time they were married. Gussie was 32 years old at the time she married.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.),
Sat., May 30, 1931, P. 14
Call Frank Perdew, the painter. Painting, paperhanging. 558 14th.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Tue., Oct. 25, 1932
Frank Perdews Will Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perdew of 558 Fourteenth street will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Wednesday, October 26. The wedding occurred in San Bernardino and their entire married life has been spent in this city, of which Mrs. Perdew is a native daughter, Mr. Perdew coming here at the early age of three years.
Mr. and Mrs. Perdew have a host of friends, and to mark the day will be at home on the fiftieth wedding day, Wednesday, from 3 to 5 in the afternoon and from 7 to 10 in the evening, when they will be glad to greet all friends. They will be assisted by their only child, Mrs. F.J. Harthorn (Gussie Perdew). No formal invitations have been issued.
This evening Mrs. Perdew’s sister, Mrs. Edna Finley will entertain at a family dinner party in honor of the anniversary at her home at 251 Seventh street. A group of Riverside friends will arrive later and the evening will be spent with cards.
Frank was a former president of the Pioneer Society and was Grand Marshall of the Covered Wagon Days parade in 1938. There was to be an old-time dance at the Pioneer Society's log cabin with dancers dressed in clothing reminiscent of those worn by the pioneers and awards given for most outstanding costume.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 10, Col. 1
Wed., Nov. 9, 1938
PARADE NEEDSMORE WAGONS
Frank Perdew, president of the San Bernardino Pioneer society, yesterday urged members of each pioneer family to prepare a covered wagon bearing the name of the family and the date of its arrival for the Covered Wagon Days parade.
A section of the parade will be reserved for these entries, each carrying early valley settlers and their descendants, said Mr. Perdew
Each family interested in entertaining replica of the prairie schooner in which the early settlers crossed the plains and the mountains is asked to notify either Mr. Perdew or the Covered Wagon Days headquarters to obtain a reservation.
In the 1940 U.S. census, 81 yr. old George F Perdew, b. in IA., was living in a home (not a farm), valued at $1,000 at 558 14th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
78 yr. old wife, Mary E. Perdew, b. in CA.
George and Mary Ella were living in the same place in 1935.
According to the census, George had never attended school, but Mary Ella had completed 8th grade.
In 1942, they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception of fifty friends and family and there was apparently a photo and newspaper article on file.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Col. 1 & 2
Tue. morning, Oct. 27, 1942
PIONEERS WED 60 YEARS HONORED AT RECEPTION
Friends Greet Widely Known Residents at Anniversary Observance
Two widely-known pioneer San Bernardino residents who have lived more than three-quarters of a century in the city, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perdew, observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary Sunday at their home, 588 Fourteenth street.
Although their anniversary occurred Saturday, the event was celebrated Sunday when open house was held at their home. Approximately 50 friends and relatives attended the reception to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Perdew.
Mr. Perdew, a retired painting contractor, is a past president of the San Bernardino Pioneer society.
Mr. Perdew came to California in a covered wagon from Ohio, and was two years old when he arrived in San Bernardino in 1861.
His wife, Mary Ellen Perdew, is a native of San Bernardino and her parents came to California in a covered wagon train from Illinois.
They have one daughter, Mrs. Gussie Harthorn of San Bernardino. Mrs. Perdew’s sister, Mrs. Edna Finley, and Mrs. Clarence Taylor and Mrs. John Kennedy, aided in receiving the guests at the open house.
Those who attended were Josephine Perdew, Donald Perdew, Clifton Perdew, Harry W. Perdew, Gladys Perdew, Estelle H. Taylor, Clarence W. Taylor, Lola Kennedy, J. R. Kennedy Jr., Mrs. Gussie Harthorne, Mary Etta Kaune, Mrs. Shirley Barnes, Mrs. Robert J. Barnes (and 35 others).
Frank died of pneumonia on December 19, 1943 at the Community Hospital in San Bernardino, S. B. Co., CA. and was buried on Dec. 22, 1943.
Pallbearers included: nephews Forrest Seabury 'Ford' Perdew and Earnest Edward Perdew, C. C. Perdew, A. R. Henderson, Ray Hackney and J. R. Kenny. C. W. Johnson directed pioneer services at the graveside.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun, (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Col. 4
Mon., Dec. 20, 1943
Ex-President of Pioneer Society Taken by Death
George Franklin Perdew, 85, former president of the Pioneer society who came to San Bernardino in a covered wagon in 1861, died yesterday at the Ramona Community hospital after being ill with pneumonia for one week.
The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred (Alexander) Perdew, early-day ranchers in Lyle Creek canyon, Mr. Perdew came to San Bernardino at the age of two years with his parents. He was born in Iowa.
Mr. Perdew, a retired painter, was residing at 558 Fourteenth street at the time of his death. His eighty-fifth birthday, incidentally, was last Wednesday.
Mr.Perdew was identified with the San Bernardino fire department in its early days. He served as a volunteer fireman when the city’s fire apparatus consisted of a two-wheel hose cart which was pushed to fires by hand. Later he also was a volunteer fireman when the city had a horse-drawn hook and ladder wagon.
ACTIVE PIONEER
He was an honorary member of the Redlands fire department.
Mr. Perdew was active in the affairs of the valley’s Pioneer society in 1938. He was the last covered wagon president of the society.
His wife, who survives him, is the former Mary E. Taylor, a native of San Bernardino and also a member of a prominent pioneer family. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary last Oct. 26.
FUNERAL PENDING
Surviving, besides his widow, are a daughter, Mrs. Fred Harthorn of Costa Mesa; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Peterson of San Diego and Mrs. May Carlson of Glendale; a brother, Ed Perdew of Etiwanda; and a granddaughter, Shirley Jean Barnes of Costa Mesa.
Funeral arrangements are pending with Stephens & Bobbitt in charge.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun, (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 2
Thurs., Dec. 23, 1943
IN THE SHADOWS
GEORGE FRANKLIN PERDEW
Funeral services for George Franklin Perdew, former president of the Pioneer Society, were held at 3:30 p.m. yesterday at the Stephens & Bobbitt chapel with the Rev. George Wixom officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were John Cadd, C.D. Benson, E.M. Van Deventer, O.J. Fisk, A.K. Bradley and Frank L. Talmadge.
Active pallbearers were F.S. Perdew, E.E. Perdew, C.C. Perdew, A.R. Henderson, Ray Hackney and J.R. Kennedy.
C.W. Johnson directed pioneer services at the graveside in Pioneer cemetery.
According to Pioneer Cemetery records, George died at the age of 85 on Dec. 19, 1943 and was buried on Dec. 22, 1943 in Family Plot #2.
Mortuary: Stephens & Bobbitt
Death Record: Book 5, P. 82
Cause of Death: Cardiovascular failure, according to death records (pneumonia, according to the obituary)
Place of Death: San Bernardino Community Hospital (once called Ramona Community Hospital), San Bernardino, S.B., CA. |
