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William Edwin “Ed” Mecham

Birth	:	22 Dec 1853 Springville, Utah County, Utah, USA
Death	:	24 Mar 1933 San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, USA
Burial	:	Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Rosholt, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.9219000, -96.7986000
Plot	:	block 2-3-4-space2
Description	:	William's parents were: Charles Lafayette Mecham, b. Sep. 20, 1829 in Hopkinton, St. Lawrence County, NY. and d. Jul. 24, 1914 & Letitia Ann Yager, b. Apr. 23. 1831 in IN. and d. Jan. 18, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. On Mar. 20, 1852, Charles Lafayette Mecham and Letitia Ann Yager were married in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake county, UT. Charles & Letitia Mecham's children were: 1. William Edwin Mecham, b. Dec. 22, 1853 in Springville, Utah County, UT. and d. Mar. 24, 1933 in San Bernardino County, CA.... Read More	William's parents were: Charles Lafayette Mecham, b. Sep. 20, 1829 in Hopkinton, St. Lawrence County, NY. and d. Jul. 24, 1914 & Letitia Ann Yager, b. Apr. 23. 1831 in IN. and d. Jan. 18, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. On Mar. 20, 1852, Charles Lafayette Mecham and Letitia Ann Yager were married in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake county, UT. Charles & Letitia Mecham's children were: 1. William Edwin Mecham, b. Dec. 22, 1853 in Springville, Utah County, UT. and d. Mar. 24, 1933 in San Bernardino County, CA. William marr. Huldah James. 2. George Franklin "Frank" Mecham, b. Jan. 19, 1855 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 18, 1938 in San Bernardino County, CA. Frank marr. Ellen Louisa Gilbert. 3. Charles LaFayette Mecham, Jr., b. Dec. 18, 1858 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. and d. Jul. 30, 1926 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Charles marr. Eliza Ann Wixom. 4. Henry Denver Mecham, b. 1858 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. in 1858 in San Bernardino, CA. 5. Alida Ann Mecham, b. 1861 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Mar. 21, 1863 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles county, CA. 6. Ransom "Rance" Marshall Mecham, b. Mar. 15, 1863 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jun. 8, 1936 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Rance marr. Minnie May Reed. 7. Stephen Clarence Mecham, b. Apr. 29, 1865 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jun. 17, 1922 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Stephen marr. Miss Lucy Preciado. 8. Isaac Augustus Mecham, b. Dec. 25, 1867 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 12, 1953 in Orange, Orange County, CA. Isaac marr. Delina Van Leuven and Clara Bell Garnsey. In the 1860 U. S. census, 7 yr. old William E Meechan (Mecham), b. in UT., was living in Los Angeles, Los Angeles county, CA. with his 29 yr. old (inferred) father, Lafayette Meechan (Mecham), a farmer, b. in NY. 26 yr. old (inferred) mother, Letitia Meechan (Mecham), b. in IN. 6 yr. old (inferred) brother, Wanklin Meechan (Franklin Mecham), b. in CA. 4 yr. old (inferred) brother, Charles Meechan, b. in CA. Lafayette's real estate was valued at $4,000 and his personal property at $800. In the 1870 U. S. census, 17 yr. old William Meecham (Mecham), b. in UT., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his 40 yr. old (inferred) father, Lafayette Meecham (Mecham), a carpenter, b. in NY. 38 yr. old (inferred) mother, Latitia Meecham (Letitia Mecham), keeping house, b. in IN. 15 yr. old (inferred) brother, Franklin Meecham (Mecham), b. in CA. 13 yr. old (inferred) brother, Charles Meecham (Mecham), b. in CA. 7 yr. old (inferred) brother, Ransom Meecham (Mecham) b. in CA. 5 yr. old (inferred) brother, Stephen Meecham (Mecham), b. in CA. 2 yr. old (inferred) brother, Augustus Meecham (Mecham), b. in CA. Lafayette's real estate was valued at $2,000 and his personal estate at $1,500. On Sep. 12, 1877, Edwin Mecham and Huldah James were married in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA., according to CA. Select Marriages for 1850-1945 and CA. Marriage Records for 1849-1980. William & Huldah's children were: 1. Claire Nelva Mecham, b. Nov. 28, 1884 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Mar. 17, 1978 in San Bernardino county, CA. Claire marr. Chauncey Leroy Hayman. 2. Maurice Edwin Mecham, b. Oct. 6, 1893 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Mar. 8, 1894 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. In the 1880 U. S. census, 27 yr. old William E. Mechan (Mecham), a Bee Keeper, b. in UT. Territory, was living on 8th St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his 20 yr. old wife, Huldah Mechan (Mecham), keeping house, b. in CA. William's father was b. in IL. and his mother in TN. Huldah's father was b. in TN. and her mother in MO. On Feb. 10, 1881, 28 yr. old Wm. E. Mecham enlisted in the National Guard in CA. Film Number: 981541; Film Location: MF4:1; Record Group: National Guard Registers Vol: v. 39, 1st 3rd 5th and 6th Brigades, 1880 - 1887 According to the 1886 Great (Voter's) Register for San Bernardino County, CA., 33 yr. old William Edwin Mecham, a Miner, was living in Central San Bernardino, CA. In the 1900 U. S. census, 47 yr. old William Mecham, a School Janitor, b. Dec. 1862 in UT., was living in a home he owned free and clear at 1086 B St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino county, CA. with his 40 yr. old wife, Huldah Mecham, b. Sep. 1859 in CA. 15 yr. old daughter, Claire Mecham, attending school, b. Nov. 1884 in CA. William and Huldah had been married for 23 years. Huldah was the mother of two children, only one still alive by this census. William's father was b. in NY. and his mother in IN. Huldah's father was b. in TN. and her mother in MO. In the 1910 U. S. census, 57 yr. old William Meacham, a self-employed Orange Grower on an orange farm, b. in UT., was living in a home he owned free and clear at 1086 B St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with his 50 yr. old wife, Huldah Meacham, b. in CA. William's father was b. in NY. and his mother in IN. Huldah's father was b. in TN. and her mother in MO. This was a first marriage for William and Huldah. They had been married for 32 years. Huldah was the mother of two children, only one still alive by this census. In the 1920 U. S. census, 67 yr. old William E Meacham (Mecham), a self-employed Farmer engaged in general farming, b. in UT., was living in a (mortgaged) home he owned at 1886 A St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. with his 60 yr. old wife, Huldah Meacham (Mecham), b. in CA. William's father was b. in NY. and his mother in IN. Huldah's father was b. in TN. and her mother in MO. In the 1930 U. S. census, 77 yr. old William D. (E.) Mecham, no occupation, b. in UT., was living in a home he owned valued at $5,000 at 1080 11th St. in San Bernardino Ward 2, San Bernardino county, CA. with his 70 yr. old wife, Huldah Mecham, no occuaption, b. in CA. There was not a radio set in the home. William was 24 years old and Huldah was 18 when they married. William's father was b. in NY. and his mother in IN. Huldah's father was b. in TN. and her mother in MO. San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 13, Col. 3 and P. 23, Col. 1 Sun., Mar. 26, 1933 W. E. MECHAM, PIONEER, DIES Prominent Early-Day Rancher, Who Came to Southland in 1854, Is Summoned The death of William Edwin Mecham late Friday night at his home, 1068 Mountain View avenue in San Bernardino, took away one more of that band of early settlers whose lives were so closely interwoven with the development of San Bernardino county. Mr. Mecham, who was 80 years old, was brought to Southern California by his parents in 1854, the family traveling in one of the early wagon trains from Utah. They settled first in Los Angeles and later moved to San Bernardino where they were identified with the ranching industry of the valley. The family's ranch home was situated at what is now the southwest corner of Tenth and E streets. The elder Mr. Mecham also owned extensive ranch holdings in Verdemont, which were passed on to his son. At one time Mr. Mecham's father conducted a soldiers' rest station midway between Barstow and Daggett on Mojave desert, and his sons often recalled many exciting experiences with the Indians of that district. In 1877 Mr. Mecham married Huldah James, daughter of John M. James, owner of the first steam sawmill in the San Bernardino mountains. It was located at James Flats, about one mile beyond Crestline. Mr. Mecham is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Claire Hayman of San Bernardino; three brothers, Franklin and Ransom of San Bernardino, and Isaac A. Mecham of Santa Ana; two granddaughters, Mrs. Walter Reber and Miss Beatrice Hayman, and two great-grandchildren, Barbara Jane and Walter Reber of San Bernardino. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday from the Stephens & Bobbitt funeral home. Burial will be in City cemetery.

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Where is William Edwin “Ed” Mecham's memorial?
William Edwin “Ed” Mecham's memorial is located at: Saint Nicholas Cemetery, Rosholt, Roberts County, USA.
When did William Edwin “Ed” Mecham death?
William Edwin “Ed” Mecham death on 24 Mar 1933 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Edwin “Ed” Mecham's memorial?
Latitude: 45.9219000
Longitude: -96.7986000

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Lafayette Mecham

(1829 - 1914)

Letitia Ann Yager Mecham

(1831 - 1902)

Spouse

Huldah James Mecham

(1859 - 1946)

Siblings

George Franklin Mecham

(1855 - 1938)

Charles Lafayette Mecham

(1858 - 1926)

Ransom Marshall Mecham

(1863 - 1936)

Children

Claire Nelva Hayman

(1884 - 1978)

Maurice Edwin Mecham

(1893 - 1894)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Nicholas Cemetery
Rosholt, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9219000, -96.7986000

2. Brandvold Cemetery
Victor, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8931890, -96.8336250

3. Lakeview Cemetery
Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8856010, -96.8328018

4. Old Brandvold Cemetery
Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8932991, -96.8535995

5. Tyson Cemetery
Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9488983, -96.8664017

6. Hillside Cemetery
Rosholt, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8642006, -96.7407990

7. Bethania Cemetery
Rosholt, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8642006, -96.7200012

8. Walla Church Cemetery
New Effington, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8636000, -96.8895000

9. Faith Garden of Rest Cemetery
New Effington, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8711014, -96.9178009

10. Bohemian Cemetery
Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9075012, -96.9458008

11. New Effington Cemetery
New Effington, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8553009, -96.9282990

12. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Rosholt, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8275130, -96.6894720

13. Saint Peter Cemetery
Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8053017, -96.7356033

14. Thompson Cemetery
Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9068985, -96.9764023

15. Plains of Memory Cemetery
Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9066200, -96.9772100

16. Lake View Cemetery
White Rock, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9213982, -96.6172028

17. Trondhjem Cemetery
Rosholt, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.7757100, -96.7451700

18. Old Effington Cemetery
New Effington, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8181000, -96.9586029

19. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Hammer, Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.9211006, -97.0186005

20. Fairmount Cemetery
Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0121994, -96.6181030

21. Zion Cemetery
Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8053017, -96.9480972

22. Hillside Cemetery
Hankinson, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0578003, -96.9100037

23. Ferkingstad Cemetery
Roberts County, USA
Coordinate: 45.8950005, -97.0205994

24. Calvary Cemetery
Hankinson, Richland County, USA
Coordinate: 46.0586014, -96.9100037