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William Houston Nash

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Birth	:	8 Oct 1821 Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Death	:	12 Mar 1900 San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA
Burial	:	Calistoga Pioneer Cemetery, Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.5794411, -122.5932083
Inscription	:	At Rest
Description	:	Parents: Thomas Nash (b. in Pittsylvania Co, VA, son of Robert 'Robin' Nash) and Mary Graves (1802-1876, born in Sharps Chapel, Union Co., Tennessee). His mother, Mary Nash, m. James E. Myers 10 Feb. 1846 in Jackson Co., Missouri. William married Mary Ann Cyrus in 1840 in Missouri. William married Mary Lamb Patchett after Mary Cyrus Nash died in 1863. Her father was James Lamb. William and Mary Ann Cyrus Nash had 13 children, the oldest born in 1843 in Missouri and the youngest born 17 Dec. 1863 in Calistoga, Napa Co., CA. The Nash family came to California in 1846 with the... Read More	Parents: Thomas Nash (b. in Pittsylvania Co, VA, son of Robert 'Robin' Nash) and Mary Graves (1802-1876, born in Sharps Chapel, Union Co., Tennessee). His mother, Mary Nash, m. James E. Myers 10 Feb. 1846 in Jackson Co., Missouri. William married Mary Ann Cyrus in 1840 in Missouri. William married Mary Lamb Patchett after Mary Cyrus Nash died in 1863. Her father was James Lamb. William and Mary Ann Cyrus Nash had 13 children, the oldest born in 1843 in Missouri and the youngest born 17 Dec. 1863 in Calistoga, Napa Co., CA. The Nash family came to California in 1846 with the Cyrus family. Dr. Edward Bale, newly arrived in the United States from England, married Maria Ignacia Soberanes, niece of Mexican Gen. Mariano Vallejo. Bale became a Mexican citizen in 1841 and was granted as a dowry the vast area of land between present-day Calistoga and Rutherford. In payment for construction of the Bale Grist Mill in 1846, R.L. Kilburn received 1,000 acres of the Bale property. One year later, Kilburn turned over 338 acres to William Houston Nash for $2 per acre. Nash settled on his property in 1848 after an unsuccessful yearlong gold-mining venture. He and his family camped under the trees while he built a small log house on what came to be known as Walnut Grove. William and his family are found in the 1850 U.S. Census for Napa Co., CA (14 Oct.) The census is for Hot Springs Township which is now known as Calistoga, Napa Co., CA. William H. Nash, 29 yrs, b. 1821 TN; farmer Mary Nash, 26 yrs, b. 1824 TN Rachel Nash, 7 yrs, b. 1843 MO Cornelius Nash, 6 yrs, b. 1844 MO Mary A. Nash, 4 yrs, b. 1846 CA Rebecca J. Nash, 2 yrs (census shows "male" but it's wrong), b. 24 Dec., 1848 Napa Co. CA Caroline Nash, 4 mos, b. June 1850, Napa Co., CA Their neighbors were M.D. Ritchie and his family; his son William Ritchie who had married Sarah Graves Fosdick, a survivor of the Donner Party tragedy and their son, George Leet Ritchie who was 1 yr old. William Houston's wife, Mary Ann Cyrus Nash was a sister-in-law to Sarah Graves Fosdick Ritchie as her brother, John Cyrus, married her sister, Lovina Graves. Also Reason Tucker lived nearby and also the Harbin family. The Enoch Cyrus family were also neighbors. Henry Owsley and his family are nearby too. These families are all inter-related by marriage. Also, William McDonnell and his wife Eleanor Graves McDonnell are living nearby; Eleanor was a sister to Sarah Graves Fosdick Ritchie, both survivors of the Donner Party tragedy. William H. Nash is listed in an 1852 Calif. State Census for Napa Co., but the family is not listed in this transcribed item. 1860 U.S. Census for Hot Spring Twp, Napa Co., California: W H Nash M 38 TN May Nash F 36 TN Cornelius Nash F 15 MO (male) Rebecca J Nash F 11 CA Caroline Nash F 9 CA Martha Nash F 8 CA Roda Nash F 6 CA Emma Nash F 2 CA Sarah Nash F 0 CA John W Dagan M 50 Maryland George F Hobbs M 22 Illinois Napa County Reporter, May 21, 1864: Near St. Helena, May 18th, by R. Crouch, County Judge, Wm. H. Nash to Mrs. Mary A. Patchett, all of St. Helena Township. (Thanks to "Connie" for their marriage record.) 1870 U.S. Census for Yount Township, Napa Co., CA; P.O. Napa City; 23 Aug.: William H Nash M 48y Tennessee; farmer Mary [Patchett] Nash F 34y Missouri Martha Nash F 18y California Rhoda Nash F 16y California Emma Nash F 14y California Sarah Nash F 12y California Jason Nash M 8y California [the above children were w/Mary Ann Cyrus Nash] James T Nash M 2y California Virginia Patchett F 16y California Charles Patchett M 11y California Jacob Patchett M 8y California Robert B Adams M 32y Tennessee; laborer James T. Nash is from William's 2nd marriage to Mary Patchett. William's real estate value is $18K; personal property, $4K. Nash became a horticulturist, planting some of the first fruit and nut trees in the area. He eventually constructed the Nash House, a two-story redwood frame house with shiplap siding and a gabled roof, which remains on the property today. Nash sold all but 50 acres of Walnut Grove in 1868, and the first recorded buyer was listed as Thomas Barr Shamp in 1871.* 1880 U.S. Census for Santa Rosa Township, Sonoma Co., CA: William Nash M 58 Tennessee WIFE Mary A. Nash F 44 California SON Jasen Nash M 20 California SON James T. Nash M 12 California James Lamb M 71 Tennessee; father-in-law; widower; miner Jacob E. Patchett M 18 California; store clerk William is a Horticulturist. Jason is his son with Mary Ann Cyrus Nash. James is his son with Mary Lamb Patchett Nash. Note: William's death data: California, San Francisco Area Funeral Home Records, 1835-1931, "William Houston Nash, 1900; Register, Vol. 2, 1898-1913, Book A-N. He died from lobar pneumonia in San Francisco; Dr. R. Rigdon; interred in Calistoga, CA." Note: on April 8, 2013, Contributor June Bork sent this info: William H. Nash was son of Thomas Nash, born 27 Apr 1798 in Pittsylvania Co, VA and died 26 Sep 1845 in Sni-Bar, Jackson Co., MO, testate. His will was recorded 7 Oct 1845. Thomas was son of Robert Nash and Susanna Mallicoat. After Thomas died, his widow Mary Graves Nash, age 41, mother of 20 children, remarried a 19 year old boy. I am a descendent of Thomas and Mary Nash. Note: June Bork descends from Thomas Nash and Mary Graves' daughter Susanna Nash (1824-1862) who m. Dabney Johnson. Note: On a family history sheet passed down through the Graves/Cyrus/Sherwood/Nash family for William Houston Nash, it is noted that his father was born in Wales and that his mother, Mary Graves, came to the U.S. from Holland when she was 18 yrs old. There is also a note on this group sheet which says the data comes from "D.A.R. record in the Sacramento, CA library (Bancroft?) and names on it correspond with a list of both marriages in William Cyrus' ledger." This info differs from what is being found in online genealogy records. Note: Another family historian says: "Thomas's son, William Houston Nash, filled out a genealogy sheet stating that Thomas was born in England. He said that Thomas came to America at the age of 7 and settled in Pittsylvania County, VA. He was a 6 ft. 200lb farmer, with blue eyes and a fair complexion. Whig in politics. One needs to find actual hands-on documentation to prove these various findings. ************ *Shamp, involved with silver and gold mining, traveled back and forth from California to Nevada and is thought to have begun building the Victorian mansion a few years before his death in 1875. His widow, Prudence Shamp, completed the home's construction. No records on the size or appearance of the original structure have been found. This structure was finally completed ca 1904. It is now known as Villa Amorosa and has been completely renovated. Nash's original home still stands near Villa Amorosa. The Santa Rosa, CA "The Press Democrat" ran an article about the present day owner of Villa Amorosa on Sept. 14, 2013. "The Weekly Calistogan" ran a feature of Villa Amorosa on Sept. 25, 2013 for those who are interested in learning more about William Nash's original property. Children's deaths not linked: Mary Ann & Serena, d. 1856. Notes: Son Jason William Nash (1861-1849) & his wife Martha D. Scmidt (1870-1944) are buried in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo Co., Calif.; Memorial 87664517. For data for Jason, see his mother's memorial. Daughter Caroline m. Edwin Wilkins. They are buried in the George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery, Yountville, Napa Co., CA; Memorial 92818991. Daughter Martha Ann m. Benard Winkler. They are buried in Saint Helena Public Cemetery, Saint Helena, Napa Co., CA; Memorial 48367828. Daughter Rachel Frances, b. 7 April 1842, MO; m. Eli McLean York; d. 6 August 1906; they are buried in the Saint Helena Public Cemetery, Saint Helena, Napa Co. CA; Memorial 48368026.

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Where is William Houston Nash's memorial?
William Houston Nash's memorial is located at: Calistoga Pioneer Cemetery, Calistoga, Napa County, USA.
When did William Houston Nash death?
William Houston Nash death on 12 Mar 1900 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Houston Nash's memorial?
Latitude: 38.5794411
Longitude: -122.5932083

Family Members:

Parent

Mary Frances Graves Myers

(1802 - 1876)

Spouse

Mary Ann Cyrus Nash

(1824 - 1863)

Siblings

Children

Cornelius Henry Nash

(1845 - 1921)

Mary Ann Nash

(1846 - 1856)

Caroline Nash Wilkins

(1850 - 1936)

Rhoda Evelina Nash Morris

(1853 - 1947)

Serena Nash

(1856 - 1856)

Lydia Clara Nash

(1863 - 1864)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calistoga Pioneer Cemetery
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5794411, -122.5932083

2. MHR Redwood Grove Memorial
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5674930, -122.6536530

3. Pride Mountain Vineyard Burial
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5257300, -122.5662470

4. John Zegras Gravesite
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5765630, -122.5159350

5. Biter Family Cemetery
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5841360, -122.5071720

6. Sharp Creek Cemetery
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5505981, -122.6713028

7. Pioneer Cemetery
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5485720, -122.5134110

8. Willard D Hammond Gravesite
Calistoga, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5854940, -122.5020180

9. Evergreen Cemetery
Kellogg, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6357002, -122.6802979

10. Mark West Cemetery
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5482830, -122.7229580

11. Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery
Saint Helena, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5030540, -122.4692690

12. Duvall Cemetery
Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6508970, -122.4627180

13. Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Saint Helena, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4945870, -122.4749230

14. Saint Helena Cemetery
Saint Helena, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4925630, -122.4766370

15. Ner Tamid Jewish Cemetery
Saint Helena, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4924620, -122.4738370

16. Rudd Family Cemetery
Saint Helena, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4864200, -122.4745700

17. Catron Cemetery
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4796982, -122.7083969

18. Pythian Home Cemetery
Kenwood, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4443016, -122.5812988

19. Faught Cemetery
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5186005, -122.7574005

20. Old County Cemetery
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4669991, -122.7083969

21. Pioneer Cemetery
Windsor, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5624500, -122.7769700

22. Valley Cemetery
Pope Valley, Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6470570, -122.4255870

23. Las Posadas Pioneer Cemetery
Napa County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5581017, -122.4044037

24. Santa Rosa Memorial Park
Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4597015, -122.7071991