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Merriman “Joe” Finnicum

Birth	:	10 May 1855 Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	19 Mar 1921 Butte County, California, USA
Burial	:	County Line Cemetery, Dane County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2933006, -89.5113983
Plot	:	Sec 17, Lot 331 sp 2
Description	:	"MERRIMAN FINNICUM-Many of the present residents of Chico are sons of the pioneers of the early days of California, and still retain the energy and perseverance so characteristic of their forebears. Merriman Finnicum, familiarly known as Joe, is a son of one of these pioneers; his father, James D. Finnicum, was for many years a stage-driver and owner in the early history of the state. Merriman Finnicum was born in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, May 10, 1855. In 1858 he came with his parents via Panama, to San Francisco, on the steamer Golden Gate. "With his parents he resided at Brushy... Read More	"MERRIMAN FINNICUM-Many of the present residents of Chico are sons of the pioneers of the early days of California, and still retain the energy and perseverance so characteristic of their forebears. Merriman Finnicum, familiarly known as Joe, is a son of one of these pioneers; his father, James D. Finnicum, was for many years a stage-driver and owner in the early history of the state. Merriman Finnicum was born in Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio, May 10, 1855. In 1858 he came with his parents via Panama, to San Francisco, on the steamer Golden Gate. "With his parents he resided at Brushy Mill, Forest Hill, Sayersville and Chico, at which places he attended school, until 1872, when he began driving his father's stage between Oroville and Chico, a distance of twenty-four miles, making a round trip each day. He continued on this line for about five or six years, when be began driving for his father between Oroville and Biggs. He drove for his father about ten years altogether. He then began driving for Johnnie Veal, between Chico and Powellton, afterward driving for Henry C. White, from Chico to Sutton House. Leaving the stage business, he was for three years and eight months employed on the Glenn estate; afterwards for five months on the Henry Wilson place, Tehama County. From there he went to Auburn, where he drove stage from Auburn to Georgetown. On his first trip the stage was held up, the robber securing only twenty-two dollars and fifty cents. There were five passengers on the stage at the time, one of whom, William Zwissler, notified the authorities and the robber was caught at Auburn. Mr. Finnicum subsequently drove from Auburn to Placerville, and on other lines, continuing stage-driving about twenty-two years altogether. During this long period of service he never had a serious accident. "Mr. Finnicum was married in Auburn, in 1890, to Miss Adeline Lillian Deller, who was born at Spanish Dry Diggings, Eldorado County, Cal. She was the daughter of Andrew and Anna Eva (Husse) Deller, the latter born in Bavaria. Andrew Deller was a blacksmith who came to California in 1849, and for a time was engaged in mining and later in ranching in Eldorado County, where both he and his wife died. They had four children, Mrs. Finnicum being the youngest. "Coming to Chico, Merriman Finnicum was employed by Mr. Schwein in the butcher business. When the Butte County railroad was built he drove a butcher wagon for Cramer and Sons, for six months, afterward being employed by the Sierra Lumber Company. He remained with this concern five years, until they sold their business to the Diamond Match company, when he entered the service of the Northern Electric Railroad, remaining with them seven years as carpenter and inspector. In 1915, he entered the employ of the City of Chico. In 1901 he purchased the lot on the corner of Seventh and Main Streets, upon which he built his present residence and also a house on the rear of the lot. It has now become business property and is a valuable corner. He is a member of the Independent Order of Foresters, Loyal Order of Moose, and of the Foresters of America. In politics he is a Democrat, while his wife is a Republican. Mrs. Finnicum is a member of Annie E. Bidwell Parlor, No. 168, Native Daughters of the Golden West." Source: History of Butte County, CA 1918, George C. Mansfield, B. L., pgs 884-885.

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Where is Merriman “Joe” Finnicum's memorial?
Merriman “Joe” Finnicum's memorial is located at: County Line Cemetery, Dane County, USA.
When did Merriman “Joe” Finnicum death?
Merriman “Joe” Finnicum death on 19 Mar 1921 in Butte County, California, USA
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Latitude: 43.2933006
Longitude: -89.5113983

Family Members:

Parent

James Duncan Finnicum

(1827 - 1925)

Mary Eleanor Elranne Moorhead Finnicum

(1827 - 1903)

Spouse

Adeline Lillian Deller Finnicum-Spencer

(1865 - 1927)

Siblings

Angeline Finnicum Barham

(1850 - 1907)

Mary Maria Finnicum Barnes

(1858 - 1938)

Elizabeth A “Lizzie” Finnicum Kraeger

(1862 - 1943)

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