Oldest Native Colusan Passes; Rites Saturday
Death came at 7:50 a.m. today in his home at 906 Oak Street to Herman Dunlap Sr., 86, oldest native born Colusan, the son of the late Judge H. Willis Dunlap, who came to California in 1852. Mr. Dunlap had been ill and bedfast for a long time.
Born in the brick house at 451 Clay Street, where Freda Yopp now resides, Mr. Dunlap spent his entire life here. His birth date was April 17, 1862.
FATHER DIED IN '65
The McComish & Lambert history of Colusa County includes a sketch of Mr. Dunlap's life, in part as follows:
A native son of Colusa County, Herman Dunlap was born at Fifth and Clay Streets, Colusa, April 17, 1862. His father, H. Willis Dunlap, was a New Englander who came to California in 1852, practiced law and rose to be one of the leading attorneys of the county. He served as a member of the state legislature and in 1863 was elected superior judge. Mr. Dunlap served on the superior bench until his death in 1865 . . .
The mother of Herman Dunlap was Jane Van Ness, also a native of New England. She died in 1874, leaving four children: Shelly, deceased; Mrs. Mary Schnoor, Fortuna; an infant, deceased; and Herman Dunlap.
LIVED WITH KIN
After he was left an orphan, Herman Dunlap lived with an uncle and aunt, Martin and Mary Dunlap, in Colusa. His aunt was well known and much loved in the early days through the comfort and aid she gave to sick people as a nurse.
Herman Dunlap received his eduction in the public schools of Colusa, and at University Mound, San Francisco. When 15 years of age he began working on ranches . . . He became the owner of a 360-acre ranch in the upper part of Antelope Valley, and when he became 18 years of age, he began farming it.
HE PROSPERED
There he continued in the raising of grain and stock and, as he prospered, he bought land and ranches adjoining until he now owns (the year 1918 when the history was written) 3300 acres in a body, well improved, fenced and cross-fenced.
In 1910 he also leased the old Gibson place, or rather the old Walsh Larch place of 2700 acres in Antelope Valley. Leaving his home farm to the care of his son Willis, he moved to the new place and enlarged his operations in grain and cattle raising. In 1913 he completed purchase of the place.
Mr. Dunlap raises horses, mules, cattle, sheep and hogs. His brand is his mother's old brand and mark, D on the left hip, crop and split in the right ear, under slope in the left ear.
MARRIED IN 1882
Mr. Dunlap was married in Bear Valley, August 6, 1882, when he was united with Miss Thurza Epperson, born in Sutter City, October 1, 1864. Her father, Brutus Clay Epperson was born in Estill County, Kentucky in 1830. In 1851 he came to California via the Nicaragua route, and after his arrival followed mining in the Sierras. In 1859 he returned east, and in Illinois married Lucretia Lawson, born in Hardin County, Kentucky and after his marriage Mr. Epperson farmed in Illinois. In April 1864 with a herd of fine horses and jacks, he crossed the plains to Sutter County, California. In 1868 he purchased a ranch in Bear Valley, and in 1869 moved on to it and there farmed and raised stock.
BUILT ROADS
In January 1873, he organized a company and built the Bartlett Springs and Bear Valley toll road. His place was located on the road ans was also the Epperson post office. He also built what is known as the Epperson grade, a central road out of Bear Valley, at the cost of $5,000, and afterwards gave it to the county. He died in San Francisco in May, 1911.
Herman Dunlap Sr. leaves to mourn his death his devoted wife Mrs. Thurza Dunlap; three children, Willis Epperson Dunlap, Brutus Clay Dunlap of Willows, and Herman Dunlap Jr., of Maxwell - all well known farmers.
LIVED BY THE GOLDEN RULE
Mr. Dunlap was a charter member of old Williams Parlor No. 164, Native Sons of the Golden West. For many years he was a trustee of the old Jefferson School District. In politics he was a staunch democrat. The history said of him: "Mr. Dunlap believes in having charity towards all men, and strives to practice the Golden Rule."
The passing of Mr. Dunlap takes from Colusa her oldest living native son, long held in high esteem by all who knew him and long identified with the development of this great agricultural community and county.
* from Colusa Sun Herald January 27, 1949 front page
Death came at 7:50 a.m. today in his home at 906 Oak Street to Herman Dunlap Sr., 86, oldest native born Colusan, the son of the late Judge H. Willis Dunlap, who came to California in 1852. Mr. Dunlap had been ill and bedfast for a long time.
Born in the brick house at 451 Clay Street, where Freda Yopp now resides, Mr. Dunlap spent his entire life here. His birth date was April 17, 1862.
FATHER DIED IN '65
The McComish & Lambert history of Colusa County includes a sketch of Mr. Dunlap's life, in part as follows:
A native son of Colusa County, Herman Dunlap was born at Fifth and Clay Streets, Colusa, April 17, 1862. His father, H. Willis Dunlap, was a New Englander who came to California in 1852, practiced law and rose to be one of the leading attorneys of the county. He served as a member of the state legislature and in 1863 was elected superior judge. Mr. Dunlap served on the superior bench until his death in 1865 . . .
The mother of Herman Dunlap was Jane Van Ness, also a native of New England. She died in 1874, leaving four children: Shelly, deceased; Mrs. Mary Schnoor, Fortuna; an infant, deceased; and Herman Dunlap.
LIVED WITH KIN
After he was left an orphan, Herman Dunlap lived with an uncle and aunt, Martin and Mary Dunlap, in Colusa. His aunt was well known and much loved in the early days through the comfort and aid she gave to sick people as a nurse.
Herman Dunlap received his eduction in the public schools of Colusa, and at University Mound, San Francisco. When 15 years of age he began working on ranches . . . He became the owner of a 360-acre ranch in the upper part of Antelope Valley, and when he became 18 years of age, he began farming it.
HE PROSPERED
There he continued in the raising of grain and stock and, as he prospered, he bought land and ranches adjoining until he now owns (the year 1918 when the history was written) 3300 acres in a body, well improved, fenced and cross-fenced.
In 1910 he also leased the old Gibson place, or rather the old Walsh Larch place of 2700 acres in Antelope Valley. Leaving his home farm to the care of his son Willis, he moved to the new place and enlarged his operations in grain and cattle raising. In 1913 he completed purchase of the place.
Mr. Dunlap raises horses, mules, cattle, sheep and hogs. His brand is his mother's old brand and mark, D on the left hip, crop and split in the right ear, under slope in the left ear.
MARRIED IN 1882
Mr. Dunlap was married in Bear Valley, August 6, 1882, when he was united with Miss Thurza Epperson, born in Sutter City, October 1, 1864. Her father, Brutus Clay Epperson was born in Estill County, Kentucky in 1830. In 1851 he came to California via the Nicaragua route, and after his arrival followed mining in the Sierras. In 1859 he returned east, and in Illinois married Lucretia Lawson, born in Hardin County, Kentucky and after his marriage Mr. Epperson farmed in Illinois. In April 1864 with a herd of fine horses and jacks, he crossed the plains to Sutter County, California. In 1868 he purchased a ranch in Bear Valley, and in 1869 moved on to it and there farmed and raised stock.
BUILT ROADS
In January 1873, he organized a company and built the Bartlett Springs and Bear Valley toll road. His place was located on the road ans was also the Epperson post office. He also built what is known as the Epperson grade, a central road out of Bear Valley, at the cost of $5,000, and afterwards gave it to the county. He died in San Francisco in May, 1911.
Herman Dunlap Sr. leaves to mourn his death his devoted wife Mrs. Thurza Dunlap; three children, Willis Epperson Dunlap, Brutus Clay Dunlap of Willows, and Herman Dunlap Jr., of Maxwell - all well known farmers.
LIVED BY THE GOLDEN RULE
Mr. Dunlap was a charter member of old Williams Parlor No. 164, Native Sons of the Golden West. For many years he was a trustee of the old Jefferson School District. In politics he was a staunch democrat. The history said of him: "Mr. Dunlap believes in having charity towards all men, and strives to practice the Golden Rule."
The passing of Mr. Dunlap takes from Colusa her oldest living native son, long held in high esteem by all who knew him and long identified with the development of this great agricultural community and county.
* from Colusa Sun Herald January 27, 1949 front page
Oldest Native Colusan Passes; Rites Saturday
Death came at 7:50 a.m. today in his home at 906 Oak Street to Herman Dunlap Sr., 86, oldest native born Colusan, the son of the late Judge H. Willis Dunlap, who came to California in 1852. Mr. Dunlap had been ill and bedfast for a long time.
Born in the brick house at 451 Clay Street, where Freda Yopp now resides, Mr. Dunlap spent his entire life here. His birth date was April 17, 1862.
FATHER DIED IN '65
The McComish & Lambert history of Colusa County includes a sketch of Mr. Dunlap's life, in part as follows:
A native son of Colusa County, Herman Dunlap was born at Fifth and Clay Streets, Colusa, April 17, 1862. His father, H. Willis Dunlap, was a New Englander who came to California in 1852, practiced law and rose to be one of the leading attorneys of the county. He served as a member of the state legislature and in 1863 was elected superior judge. Mr. Dunlap served on the superior bench until his death in 1865 . . .
The mother of Herman Dunlap was Jane Van Ness, also a native of New England. She died in 1874, leaving four children: Shelly, deceased; Mrs. Mary Schnoor, Fortuna; an infant, deceased; and Herman Dunlap.
LIVED WITH KIN
After he was left an orphan, Herman Dunlap lived with an uncle and aunt, Martin and Mary Dunlap, in Colusa. His aunt was well known and much loved in the early days through the comfort and aid she gave to sick people as a nurse.
Herman Dunlap received his eduction in the public schools of Colusa, and at University Mound, San Francisco. When 15 years of age he began working on ranches . . . He became the owner of a 360-acre ranch in the upper part of Antelope Valley, and when he became 18 years of age, he began farming it.
HE PROSPERED
There he continued in the raising of grain and stock and, as he prospered, he bought land and ranches adjoining until he now owns (the year 1918 when the history was written) 3300 acres in a body, well improved, fenced and cross-fenced.
In 1910 he also leased the old Gibson place, or rather the old Walsh Larch place of 2700 acres in Antelope Valley. Leaving his home farm to the care of his son Willis, he moved to the new place and enlarged his operations in grain and cattle raising. In 1913 he completed purchase of the place.
Mr. Dunlap raises horses, mules, cattle, sheep and hogs. His brand is his mother's old brand and mark, D on the left hip, crop and split in the right ear, under slope in the left ear.
MARRIED IN 1882
Mr. Dunlap was married in Bear Valley, August 6, 1882, when he was united with Miss Thurza Epperson, born in Sutter City, October 1, 1864. Her father, Brutus Clay Epperson was born in Estill County, Kentucky in 1830. In 1851 he came to California via the Nicaragua route, and after his arrival followed mining in the Sierras. In 1859 he returned east, and in Illinois married Lucretia Lawson, born in Hardin County, Kentucky and after his marriage Mr. Epperson farmed in Illinois. In April 1864 with a herd of fine horses and jacks, he crossed the plains to Sutter County, California. In 1868 he purchased a ranch in Bear Valley, and in 1869 moved on to it and there farmed and raised stock.
BUILT ROADS
In January 1873, he organized a company and built the Bartlett Springs and Bear Valley toll road. His place was located on the road ans was also the Epperson post office. He also built what is known as the Epperson grade, a central road out of Bear Valley, at the cost of $5,000, and afterwards gave it to the county. He died in San Francisco in May, 1911.
Herman Dunlap Sr. leaves to mourn his death his devoted wife Mrs. Thurza Dunlap; three children, Willis Epperson Dunlap, Brutus Clay Dunlap of Willows, and Herman Dunlap Jr., of Maxwell - all well known farmers.
LIVED BY THE GOLDEN RULE
Mr. Dunlap was a charter member of old Williams Parlor No. 164, Native Sons of the Golden West. For many years he was a trustee of the old Jefferson School District. In politics he was a staunch democrat. The history said of him: "Mr. Dunlap believes in having charity towards all men, and strives to practice the Golden Rule."
The passing of Mr. Dunlap takes from Colusa her oldest living native son, long held in high esteem by all who knew him and long identified with the development of this great agricultural community and county.
* from Colusa Sun Herald January 27, 1949 front page
Death came at 7:50 a.m. today in his home at 906 Oak Street to Herman Dunlap Sr., 86, oldest native born Colusan, the son of the late Judge H. Willis Dunlap, who came to California in 1852. Mr. Dunlap had been ill and bedfast for a long time.
Born in the brick house at 451 Clay Street, where Freda Yopp now resides, Mr. Dunlap spent his entire life here. His birth date was April 17, 1862.
FATHER DIED IN '65
The McComish & Lambert history of Colusa County includes a sketch of Mr. Dunlap's life, in part as follows:
A native son of Colusa County, Herman Dunlap was born at Fifth and Clay Streets, Colusa, April 17, 1862. His father, H. Willis Dunlap, was a New Englander who came to California in 1852, practiced law and rose to be one of the leading attorneys of the county. He served as a member of the state legislature and in 1863 was elected superior judge. Mr. Dunlap served on the superior bench until his death in 1865 . . .
The mother of Herman Dunlap was Jane Van Ness, also a native of New England. She died in 1874, leaving four children: Shelly, deceased; Mrs. Mary Schnoor, Fortuna; an infant, deceased; and Herman Dunlap.
LIVED WITH KIN
After he was left an orphan, Herman Dunlap lived with an uncle and aunt, Martin and Mary Dunlap, in Colusa. His aunt was well known and much loved in the early days through the comfort and aid she gave to sick people as a nurse.
Herman Dunlap received his eduction in the public schools of Colusa, and at University Mound, San Francisco. When 15 years of age he began working on ranches . . . He became the owner of a 360-acre ranch in the upper part of Antelope Valley, and when he became 18 years of age, he began farming it.
HE PROSPERED
There he continued in the raising of grain and stock and, as he prospered, he bought land and ranches adjoining until he now owns (the year 1918 when the history was written) 3300 acres in a body, well improved, fenced and cross-fenced.
In 1910 he also leased the old Gibson place, or rather the old Walsh Larch place of 2700 acres in Antelope Valley. Leaving his home farm to the care of his son Willis, he moved to the new place and enlarged his operations in grain and cattle raising. In 1913 he completed purchase of the place.
Mr. Dunlap raises horses, mules, cattle, sheep and hogs. His brand is his mother's old brand and mark, D on the left hip, crop and split in the right ear, under slope in the left ear.
MARRIED IN 1882
Mr. Dunlap was married in Bear Valley, August 6, 1882, when he was united with Miss Thurza Epperson, born in Sutter City, October 1, 1864. Her father, Brutus Clay Epperson was born in Estill County, Kentucky in 1830. In 1851 he came to California via the Nicaragua route, and after his arrival followed mining in the Sierras. In 1859 he returned east, and in Illinois married Lucretia Lawson, born in Hardin County, Kentucky and after his marriage Mr. Epperson farmed in Illinois. In April 1864 with a herd of fine horses and jacks, he crossed the plains to Sutter County, California. In 1868 he purchased a ranch in Bear Valley, and in 1869 moved on to it and there farmed and raised stock.
BUILT ROADS
In January 1873, he organized a company and built the Bartlett Springs and Bear Valley toll road. His place was located on the road ans was also the Epperson post office. He also built what is known as the Epperson grade, a central road out of Bear Valley, at the cost of $5,000, and afterwards gave it to the county. He died in San Francisco in May, 1911.
Herman Dunlap Sr. leaves to mourn his death his devoted wife Mrs. Thurza Dunlap; three children, Willis Epperson Dunlap, Brutus Clay Dunlap of Willows, and Herman Dunlap Jr., of Maxwell - all well known farmers.
LIVED BY THE GOLDEN RULE
Mr. Dunlap was a charter member of old Williams Parlor No. 164, Native Sons of the Golden West. For many years he was a trustee of the old Jefferson School District. In politics he was a staunch democrat. The history said of him: "Mr. Dunlap believes in having charity towards all men, and strives to practice the Golden Rule."
The passing of Mr. Dunlap takes from Colusa her oldest living native son, long held in high esteem by all who knew him and long identified with the development of this great agricultural community and county.
* from Colusa Sun Herald January 27, 1949 front page
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