(Red Bluff Independent, 11 October 1873) It becomes our painful duty to announce the death* of Albeit Gallatin Toomes, a pioneer of 1841, and an old and much esteemed citizen of this county, which took place at his residence in this town at half past seven Saturday evening, October 4th, 1873. Mr. Toomes was born on the 25th day of December, 1817, in Jefferson, Missouri, and at the time of his death was in the fifty-fifth year of his age. He came to this coast in the fall of 1841, and settled at Monterey, Here he remained till the Spring of '43, the most of which time he spent at work on Government buildings at that place. During the Summer of the year above mentioned he, in company with R. U. Thornes, W, G. Chard and several others came to this part of the country and selected a piece of land which is now known as the Molino Grant, and situated between Deer and Antelope creeks in this county. He returned to Monterey and received from the Mexican Government a grant of the land thus selected, in payment for work done for that government, and returned to his grant the next spring, accompanied by his wife, a lady whom he married in Monterey, And commenced his improvements, and has since lived in this county. Mr. Toomes was a man well beloved by all who had the honor of his acquaintance. He possessed all the tenderness of the most refined lady, combined with all the courage Of the noblest manhood; and then his friendships were of that true and lasting character that one who enjoyed his favor might always feel that he had one honest counselor to whom he might tell his troubles and be sore of kindly sympathy and assistance, if it laid in his power to help him. A man whose whole ambition in life was to promote the happiness and prosperity of all around him, and who has contributed much to the general interest and welfare of the county. He was foremost in every enterprise which led to the interest of this town, and in his death this community looses a valuable citizen and his widow a kind and affectionate husband. Truly may it be said that "Death loves a shining mark." For the past several Summers Mr. Toomes has been in the habit of spending his time in the mountains. He returned from there about three weeks previous to his death, but not in as good health as his friends could wish, but still there was no apparent cause for alarm. About six or eight days after his return he was attacked with the chills and fever but was able to attend to business up to Monday previous to his death. From this time, he continued gradually to fail, although no anxiety was felt either by himself nor his friends until forty-eight previous to his death, when additional medical aid was summoned, but he was beyond the help of man, and breathed his last at the hour above stated, surrounded by friends and in the arms of his faithful wife, who had traveled the ragged path of life by his side for thirty years. The funeral took place of Monday at 2 o'clock, p. m., under the auspices of Molino Lodge, No. 150, F. k A. M., of which he was a member and an officer. It was the largest funeral procession ever seen in this county. In addition to the members of Molino Lodge, a large delegation from Vesper Lodge of Red Bluff, the Newville Lodge and Chico Lodge joined in paying the last sad rites to our beloved brother. Citizens from all parts of county where the news of his death had reached in time to permit their attendance were present, and when the last sad farewell was said there were scarcely a dry eye in the vast assembly that surrounded the grave. Among the mourners we noticed the following Pioneers: Gen. John Bidwell, R. H, Thomes end Wm. Moon, the last two we believe were his companions in his first visit to this part of the country.
(Wikipedia) Albert Gallatin Toomes (1817–1873) was born in Missouri and came to California via New Mexico with the Workman-Rowland Party in 1841. He moved to Monterey where he married Maria Isabel Lorenzana (1822–1877) in 1844. Toomes and Robert Hasty Thomes became partners in a carpentry business in Monterey. They built a house in Monterey for Governor pro tem Manuel Jimeno. Toomes arrived in the area in the company of Thomes (Rancho Saucos), William Chard (Rancho Las Flores), and Job Francis Dye (Rancho Primer Cañon o Rio de Los Berrendos). Toomes five square league grant was directly across the Sacramento River from the five square league grant Rancho Saucos of Thomes. With the cession of California to the United States following the Mexican-American War, the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo provided that the land grants would be honored. As required by the Land Act of 1851, a claim for Rancho Rio de los Molinos was filed with the Public Land Commission in 1855, and the grant was patented to Albert Gallatin Toomes in 1858.
(Wikipedia) Albert Gallatin Toomes (1817–1873) was born in Missouri and came to California via New Mexico with the Workman-Rowland Party in 1841. He moved to Monterey where he married Maria Isabel Lorenzana (1822–1877) in 1844. Toomes and Robert Hasty Thomes became partners in a carpentry business in Monterey. They built a house in Monterey for Governor pro tem Manuel Jimeno. Toomes arrived in the area in the company of Thomes (Rancho Saucos), William Chard (Rancho Las Flores), and Job Francis Dye (Rancho Primer Cañon o Rio de Los Berrendos). Toomes five square league grant was directly across the Sacramento River from the five square league grant Rancho Saucos of Thomes. With the cession of California to the United States following the Mexican-American War, the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo provided that the land grants would be honored. As required by the Land Act of 1851, a claim for Rancho Rio de los Molinos was filed with the Public Land Commission in 1855, and the grant was patented to Albert Gallatin Toomes in 1858.
(Red Bluff Independent, 11 October 1873) It becomes our painful duty to announce the death* of Albeit Gallatin Toomes, a pioneer of 1841, and an old and much esteemed citizen of this county, which took place at his residence in this town at half past seven Saturday evening, October 4th, 1873. Mr. Toomes was born on the 25th day of December, 1817, in Jefferson, Missouri, and at the time of his death was in the fifty-fifth year of his age. He came to this coast in the fall of 1841, and settled at Monterey, Here he remained till the Spring of '43, the most of which time he spent at work on Government buildings at that place. During the Summer of the year above mentioned he, in company with R. U. Thornes, W, G. Chard and several others came to this part of the country and selected a piece of land which is now known as the Molino Grant, and situated between Deer and Antelope creeks in this county. He returned to Monterey and received from the Mexican Government a grant of the land thus selected, in payment for work done for that government, and returned to his grant the next spring, accompanied by his wife, a lady whom he married in Monterey, And commenced his improvements, and has since lived in this county. Mr. Toomes was a man well beloved by all who had the honor of his acquaintance. He possessed all the tenderness of the most refined lady, combined with all the courage Of the noblest manhood; and then his friendships were of that true and lasting character that one who enjoyed his favor might always feel that he had one honest counselor to whom he might tell his troubles and be sore of kindly sympathy and assistance, if it laid in his power to help him. A man whose whole ambition in life was to promote the happiness and prosperity of all around him, and who has contributed much to the general interest and welfare of the county. He was foremost in every enterprise which led to the interest of this town, and in his death this community looses a valuable citizen and his widow a kind and affectionate husband. Truly may it be said that "Death loves a shining mark." For the past several Summers Mr. Toomes has been in the habit of spending his time in the mountains. He returned from there about three weeks previous to his death, but not in as good health as his friends could wish, but still there was no apparent cause for alarm. About six or eight days after his return he was attacked with the chills and fever but was able to attend to business up to Monday previous to his death. From this time, he continued gradually to fail, although no anxiety was felt either by himself nor his friends until forty-eight previous to his death, when additional medical aid was summoned, but he was beyond the help of man, and breathed his last at the hour above stated, surrounded by friends and in the arms of his faithful wife, who had traveled the ragged path of life by his side for thirty years. The funeral took place of Monday at 2 o'clock, p. m., under the auspices of Molino Lodge, No. 150, F. k A. M., of which he was a member and an officer. It was the largest funeral procession ever seen in this county. In addition to the members of Molino Lodge, a large delegation from Vesper Lodge of Red Bluff, the Newville Lodge and Chico Lodge joined in paying the last sad rites to our beloved brother. Citizens from all parts of county where the news of his death had reached in time to permit their attendance were present, and when the last sad farewell was said there were scarcely a dry eye in the vast assembly that surrounded the grave. Among the mourners we noticed the following Pioneers: Gen. John Bidwell, R. H, Thomes end Wm. Moon, the last two we believe were his companions in his first visit to this part of the country.
(Wikipedia) Albert Gallatin Toomes (1817–1873) was born in Missouri and came to California via New Mexico with the Workman-Rowland Party in 1841. He moved to Monterey where he married Maria Isabel Lorenzana (1822–1877) in 1844. Toomes and Robert Hasty Thomes became partners in a carpentry business in Monterey. They built a house in Monterey for Governor pro tem Manuel Jimeno. Toomes arrived in the area in the company of Thomes (Rancho Saucos), William Chard (Rancho Las Flores), and Job Francis Dye (Rancho Primer Cañon o Rio de Los Berrendos). Toomes five square league grant was directly across the Sacramento River from the five square league grant Rancho Saucos of Thomes. With the cession of California to the United States following the Mexican-American War, the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo provided that the land grants would be honored. As required by the Land Act of 1851, a claim for Rancho Rio de los Molinos was filed with the Public Land Commission in 1855, and the grant was patented to Albert Gallatin Toomes in 1858.
(Wikipedia) Albert Gallatin Toomes (1817–1873) was born in Missouri and came to California via New Mexico with the Workman-Rowland Party in 1841. He moved to Monterey where he married Maria Isabel Lorenzana (1822–1877) in 1844. Toomes and Robert Hasty Thomes became partners in a carpentry business in Monterey. They built a house in Monterey for Governor pro tem Manuel Jimeno. Toomes arrived in the area in the company of Thomes (Rancho Saucos), William Chard (Rancho Las Flores), and Job Francis Dye (Rancho Primer Cañon o Rio de Los Berrendos). Toomes five square league grant was directly across the Sacramento River from the five square league grant Rancho Saucos of Thomes. With the cession of California to the United States following the Mexican-American War, the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo provided that the land grants would be honored. As required by the Land Act of 1851, a claim for Rancho Rio de los Molinos was filed with the Public Land Commission in 1855, and the grant was patented to Albert Gallatin Toomes in 1858.
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