Mary's parents were:
Robert Arborn, b. Mar. 4 (or 14), 1825 in Gravely, Cambridgeshire, England and d. Jun. 23, 1915 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. &
Hannah Stratford / Stuchbury, b. Mar. 3, 1826 in Hillsdon, Cambridgeshire, England and d. Jan. 13, 1912 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
Robert Arborn and Hannah Stratford (or Stuchbury) were married on Nov. 16, 1847 at the Holy Trinity Church in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Robert & Hannah Arborn's children were:
1. Jane Arborn, b. May 5, 1849 in Lyndoch, South Australia, Australia and d. Apr. 1, 1927 in San Bernardino County, CA. Jane marr. Freeman Garner and Samuel Rogers.
2. Russell Arborn, b. Apr. 9, 1851 in Lyndoch, South Australia, Australia and d. Mar. 1, 1927 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
3. Robert Arborn, b. Oct. 21, 1852 in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia and d. Jan. 18, 1855 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia.
4. John William Arborn, b. Feb. 21, 1855 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia and d. Jul. 17, 1924 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
5. Ann Maria Arborn, b. Jun. 7, 1857 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia and d. May 3, 1938 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. Ann marr. Thomas Stephen Augustus Maynard.
6. Mary Elizabeth Marietta Arborn, b. Dec. 10, 1859 near Corona, Riverside County, CA. and d. Jan. 7, 1933 in Alhambra or El Monte, Los Angeles, CA.
7. Oregon Alonzo Arborn, b. Jan. 12, 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Dec. 4, 1909 in Riverside, Riverside, CA.
8. Edna Arborn, b. Feb. 29, 1864 in Spadra, CA. and d. Mar. 21, 1943 in Los Angeles County, CA. Edna was marr. to George Sidney Branch.
9. Charles Ephram Arborn, b. Nov. 3, 1866 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 30, 1930 in Woodville, Tulare, CA.
10. Sallie Ann Arborn, b. Mar. 10, 1868 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Mar. 23, 1960 in Los Angeles County, CA. Sallie marr. Benjamin Franklin Wallin.
11. Margaret E. Arborn, b. Dec. 16, 1870 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 12, 1911 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. Margaret marr. Jackson Hiram Holman.
In the Jun. 28, 1860 U. S. census, 6 mth. old Maryett Harburn (Arborn), b. in CA., was living in San Salvador, San Bernardino, CA. with her
34 yr. old father, Robert Harburn, a laborer, b. in England
33 yr. old mother, Anna Harburn, b. in England
11 yr. old sister, Jane Harburn, b. in Australia
9 yr. old brother, Russell Harburn, b. in Australia
6 yr. old brother, John Harburn, b. in Australia
3 yr. old sister, Ann M Harburn, b. in Australia
On Mar. 15, 1876, Mary Elizabeth Marietta Arborn and Henry Thomas Guess were married in Rincon, San Bernardino County, CA.
Henry and Mary Guess' children were:
1. Sallie Guess, b. Apr. 16, 1877 in CA. and d. Oct. 24, 1959 in Los Angeles county, CA. Sallie marr. Albert E. Sickels.
2. Johnnie Guess, b. 1878 and d. Feb. 14, 1879
3. Hattie Guess, b. Oct. 1884 in CA. and d. Sep. 5, 1922 in Los Angeles County, CA.
4. Lida Guess, b. Sep. 11, 1890 in CA. and d. Jun. 15, 1965 in Riverside County, CA. Lida marr. Byron Leonard Winterer.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 40 yr. old Mary E. Guess, b. Dec. 1859 in CA., was living in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
47 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, in the dairy business, b. Jan. 1853 in CA.
15 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. Oct. 1884 in CA.
9 yr. old daughter, Lyda Guess, b. Sep. 1890 in CA.
20 yr. old boarder, Arthur Keller, a farm laborer, b. Apr. 1880 in NE.
Mary and Henry were marr. in 1876. Mary was the mother of three children, all still alive by this census.
Mary's parents were both b. in England
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 50 yr. old Mary Guess, b. in CA., was living on West Eleventh St. in Pomona Ward 3, Los Angeles, CA. with her
57 yr. old husband, Henry I (T.) Guess, a laborer / teamster, b. in CA.
25 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. in CA.
19 yr. old daughter, Lyda Guess, b. in CA.
Both of Mary's parents were b. in England
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
This was a first marriage for both Mary and Henry. They had been marr. for 34 years. Mary was the mother of four children, only three still alive by this census.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 52 yr. old Matilda Guess, b. in CA., was living on San Bernardino Blvd. in El Monte, Los Angeles, CA. with her
67 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, retired, b. in Australia
34 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. in CA.
Both of Mattie's parents were b. in Australia.
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 10, Col. 4 - 5
Tue., Mar. 16, 1926
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
(see accompanying photo to left)
Couple Remain Loyal to Homeland
ALHAMBRA, March 15 - The golden wedding anniversary of two native Californians, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guess, was celebrated today at their home, 1956 Valley Boulevard, a part of the old John Guess ranch, which formerly adjoined the Lucky Baldwin ranch and which is now being subdivided.
Mr. Guess, who is 74 years of age, lays claim to being the first white child born in Los Angeles county. His birthplace was on his father’s ranch, near Montebello, the family moving to another ranch near Savannah, the present home, when he was a small boy.
Mrs. Guess, 68 years old, was Mary Arborn, and was born near Corona in Riverside county. She has spent all her life in the district between San Bernardino and Los Angeles, making only one trip out of the State and then to Tia Juana, where she was a spectator at the closing races last spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Guess were married in San Bernardino. They have two daughters, Mrs. Al Sickles and Mrs. Byron Winterer, both of Pomona; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The occasion of their fiftieth anniversary was observed with an informal reception to old friends and relatives.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 72 yr. old Mary Guess, b. in CA., was living in a home, valued at $15,000, at 1956 Valley Blvd. in El Monte, Los Angeles, CA. with her
77 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, no occupation, b. in CA.
Mary was 18 yrs. old and Henry was 24 when they married.
Both of Mary's parents were b. in England.
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 30, Col. 1
Sun., Mar. 29, 1931
Celebrate Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guess of 1955 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary with a picnic luncheon at their home recently. Fifty guests were bidden to celebrate with them, and many of whom were childhood friends of both Mr. and Mrs. Guess.
Beautiful flowers were sent all during the day in honor of the anniversary.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 22, Col. 3
Sun., Jan. 8, 1933
DEATHS
GUESS, January 7, at Rosemead, Mary, beloved wife of Henry Guess.
Services Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the funeral parlors of J. M. Schanel, El Monte.
Robert Arborn, b. Mar. 4 (or 14), 1825 in Gravely, Cambridgeshire, England and d. Jun. 23, 1915 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. &
Hannah Stratford / Stuchbury, b. Mar. 3, 1826 in Hillsdon, Cambridgeshire, England and d. Jan. 13, 1912 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
Robert Arborn and Hannah Stratford (or Stuchbury) were married on Nov. 16, 1847 at the Holy Trinity Church in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Robert & Hannah Arborn's children were:
1. Jane Arborn, b. May 5, 1849 in Lyndoch, South Australia, Australia and d. Apr. 1, 1927 in San Bernardino County, CA. Jane marr. Freeman Garner and Samuel Rogers.
2. Russell Arborn, b. Apr. 9, 1851 in Lyndoch, South Australia, Australia and d. Mar. 1, 1927 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
3. Robert Arborn, b. Oct. 21, 1852 in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia and d. Jan. 18, 1855 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia.
4. John William Arborn, b. Feb. 21, 1855 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia and d. Jul. 17, 1924 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
5. Ann Maria Arborn, b. Jun. 7, 1857 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia and d. May 3, 1938 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. Ann marr. Thomas Stephen Augustus Maynard.
6. Mary Elizabeth Marietta Arborn, b. Dec. 10, 1859 near Corona, Riverside County, CA. and d. Jan. 7, 1933 in Alhambra or El Monte, Los Angeles, CA.
7. Oregon Alonzo Arborn, b. Jan. 12, 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Dec. 4, 1909 in Riverside, Riverside, CA.
8. Edna Arborn, b. Feb. 29, 1864 in Spadra, CA. and d. Mar. 21, 1943 in Los Angeles County, CA. Edna was marr. to George Sidney Branch.
9. Charles Ephram Arborn, b. Nov. 3, 1866 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 30, 1930 in Woodville, Tulare, CA.
10. Sallie Ann Arborn, b. Mar. 10, 1868 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Mar. 23, 1960 in Los Angeles County, CA. Sallie marr. Benjamin Franklin Wallin.
11. Margaret E. Arborn, b. Dec. 16, 1870 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 12, 1911 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. Margaret marr. Jackson Hiram Holman.
In the Jun. 28, 1860 U. S. census, 6 mth. old Maryett Harburn (Arborn), b. in CA., was living in San Salvador, San Bernardino, CA. with her
34 yr. old father, Robert Harburn, a laborer, b. in England
33 yr. old mother, Anna Harburn, b. in England
11 yr. old sister, Jane Harburn, b. in Australia
9 yr. old brother, Russell Harburn, b. in Australia
6 yr. old brother, John Harburn, b. in Australia
3 yr. old sister, Ann M Harburn, b. in Australia
On Mar. 15, 1876, Mary Elizabeth Marietta Arborn and Henry Thomas Guess were married in Rincon, San Bernardino County, CA.
Henry and Mary Guess' children were:
1. Sallie Guess, b. Apr. 16, 1877 in CA. and d. Oct. 24, 1959 in Los Angeles county, CA. Sallie marr. Albert E. Sickels.
2. Johnnie Guess, b. 1878 and d. Feb. 14, 1879
3. Hattie Guess, b. Oct. 1884 in CA. and d. Sep. 5, 1922 in Los Angeles County, CA.
4. Lida Guess, b. Sep. 11, 1890 in CA. and d. Jun. 15, 1965 in Riverside County, CA. Lida marr. Byron Leonard Winterer.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 40 yr. old Mary E. Guess, b. Dec. 1859 in CA., was living in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
47 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, in the dairy business, b. Jan. 1853 in CA.
15 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. Oct. 1884 in CA.
9 yr. old daughter, Lyda Guess, b. Sep. 1890 in CA.
20 yr. old boarder, Arthur Keller, a farm laborer, b. Apr. 1880 in NE.
Mary and Henry were marr. in 1876. Mary was the mother of three children, all still alive by this census.
Mary's parents were both b. in England
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 50 yr. old Mary Guess, b. in CA., was living on West Eleventh St. in Pomona Ward 3, Los Angeles, CA. with her
57 yr. old husband, Henry I (T.) Guess, a laborer / teamster, b. in CA.
25 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. in CA.
19 yr. old daughter, Lyda Guess, b. in CA.
Both of Mary's parents were b. in England
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
This was a first marriage for both Mary and Henry. They had been marr. for 34 years. Mary was the mother of four children, only three still alive by this census.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 52 yr. old Matilda Guess, b. in CA., was living on San Bernardino Blvd. in El Monte, Los Angeles, CA. with her
67 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, retired, b. in Australia
34 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. in CA.
Both of Mattie's parents were b. in Australia.
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 10, Col. 4 - 5
Tue., Mar. 16, 1926
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
(see accompanying photo to left)
Couple Remain Loyal to Homeland
ALHAMBRA, March 15 - The golden wedding anniversary of two native Californians, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guess, was celebrated today at their home, 1956 Valley Boulevard, a part of the old John Guess ranch, which formerly adjoined the Lucky Baldwin ranch and which is now being subdivided.
Mr. Guess, who is 74 years of age, lays claim to being the first white child born in Los Angeles county. His birthplace was on his father’s ranch, near Montebello, the family moving to another ranch near Savannah, the present home, when he was a small boy.
Mrs. Guess, 68 years old, was Mary Arborn, and was born near Corona in Riverside county. She has spent all her life in the district between San Bernardino and Los Angeles, making only one trip out of the State and then to Tia Juana, where she was a spectator at the closing races last spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Guess were married in San Bernardino. They have two daughters, Mrs. Al Sickles and Mrs. Byron Winterer, both of Pomona; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The occasion of their fiftieth anniversary was observed with an informal reception to old friends and relatives.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 72 yr. old Mary Guess, b. in CA., was living in a home, valued at $15,000, at 1956 Valley Blvd. in El Monte, Los Angeles, CA. with her
77 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, no occupation, b. in CA.
Mary was 18 yrs. old and Henry was 24 when they married.
Both of Mary's parents were b. in England.
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 30, Col. 1
Sun., Mar. 29, 1931
Celebrate Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guess of 1955 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary with a picnic luncheon at their home recently. Fifty guests were bidden to celebrate with them, and many of whom were childhood friends of both Mr. and Mrs. Guess.
Beautiful flowers were sent all during the day in honor of the anniversary.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 22, Col. 3
Sun., Jan. 8, 1933
DEATHS
GUESS, January 7, at Rosemead, Mary, beloved wife of Henry Guess.
Services Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the funeral parlors of J. M. Schanel, El Monte.
Mary's parents were:
Robert Arborn, b. Mar. 4 (or 14), 1825 in Gravely, Cambridgeshire, England and d. Jun. 23, 1915 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. &
Hannah Stratford / Stuchbury, b. Mar. 3, 1826 in Hillsdon, Cambridgeshire, England and d. Jan. 13, 1912 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
Robert Arborn and Hannah Stratford (or Stuchbury) were married on Nov. 16, 1847 at the Holy Trinity Church in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Robert & Hannah Arborn's children were:
1. Jane Arborn, b. May 5, 1849 in Lyndoch, South Australia, Australia and d. Apr. 1, 1927 in San Bernardino County, CA. Jane marr. Freeman Garner and Samuel Rogers.
2. Russell Arborn, b. Apr. 9, 1851 in Lyndoch, South Australia, Australia and d. Mar. 1, 1927 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
3. Robert Arborn, b. Oct. 21, 1852 in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia and d. Jan. 18, 1855 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia.
4. John William Arborn, b. Feb. 21, 1855 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia and d. Jul. 17, 1924 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
5. Ann Maria Arborn, b. Jun. 7, 1857 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia and d. May 3, 1938 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. Ann marr. Thomas Stephen Augustus Maynard.
6. Mary Elizabeth Marietta Arborn, b. Dec. 10, 1859 near Corona, Riverside County, CA. and d. Jan. 7, 1933 in Alhambra or El Monte, Los Angeles, CA.
7. Oregon Alonzo Arborn, b. Jan. 12, 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Dec. 4, 1909 in Riverside, Riverside, CA.
8. Edna Arborn, b. Feb. 29, 1864 in Spadra, CA. and d. Mar. 21, 1943 in Los Angeles County, CA. Edna was marr. to George Sidney Branch.
9. Charles Ephram Arborn, b. Nov. 3, 1866 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 30, 1930 in Woodville, Tulare, CA.
10. Sallie Ann Arborn, b. Mar. 10, 1868 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Mar. 23, 1960 in Los Angeles County, CA. Sallie marr. Benjamin Franklin Wallin.
11. Margaret E. Arborn, b. Dec. 16, 1870 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 12, 1911 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. Margaret marr. Jackson Hiram Holman.
In the Jun. 28, 1860 U. S. census, 6 mth. old Maryett Harburn (Arborn), b. in CA., was living in San Salvador, San Bernardino, CA. with her
34 yr. old father, Robert Harburn, a laborer, b. in England
33 yr. old mother, Anna Harburn, b. in England
11 yr. old sister, Jane Harburn, b. in Australia
9 yr. old brother, Russell Harburn, b. in Australia
6 yr. old brother, John Harburn, b. in Australia
3 yr. old sister, Ann M Harburn, b. in Australia
On Mar. 15, 1876, Mary Elizabeth Marietta Arborn and Henry Thomas Guess were married in Rincon, San Bernardino County, CA.
Henry and Mary Guess' children were:
1. Sallie Guess, b. Apr. 16, 1877 in CA. and d. Oct. 24, 1959 in Los Angeles county, CA. Sallie marr. Albert E. Sickels.
2. Johnnie Guess, b. 1878 and d. Feb. 14, 1879
3. Hattie Guess, b. Oct. 1884 in CA. and d. Sep. 5, 1922 in Los Angeles County, CA.
4. Lida Guess, b. Sep. 11, 1890 in CA. and d. Jun. 15, 1965 in Riverside County, CA. Lida marr. Byron Leonard Winterer.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 40 yr. old Mary E. Guess, b. Dec. 1859 in CA., was living in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
47 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, in the dairy business, b. Jan. 1853 in CA.
15 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. Oct. 1884 in CA.
9 yr. old daughter, Lyda Guess, b. Sep. 1890 in CA.
20 yr. old boarder, Arthur Keller, a farm laborer, b. Apr. 1880 in NE.
Mary and Henry were marr. in 1876. Mary was the mother of three children, all still alive by this census.
Mary's parents were both b. in England
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 50 yr. old Mary Guess, b. in CA., was living on West Eleventh St. in Pomona Ward 3, Los Angeles, CA. with her
57 yr. old husband, Henry I (T.) Guess, a laborer / teamster, b. in CA.
25 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. in CA.
19 yr. old daughter, Lyda Guess, b. in CA.
Both of Mary's parents were b. in England
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
This was a first marriage for both Mary and Henry. They had been marr. for 34 years. Mary was the mother of four children, only three still alive by this census.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 52 yr. old Matilda Guess, b. in CA., was living on San Bernardino Blvd. in El Monte, Los Angeles, CA. with her
67 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, retired, b. in Australia
34 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. in CA.
Both of Mattie's parents were b. in Australia.
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 10, Col. 4 - 5
Tue., Mar. 16, 1926
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
(see accompanying photo to left)
Couple Remain Loyal to Homeland
ALHAMBRA, March 15 - The golden wedding anniversary of two native Californians, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guess, was celebrated today at their home, 1956 Valley Boulevard, a part of the old John Guess ranch, which formerly adjoined the Lucky Baldwin ranch and which is now being subdivided.
Mr. Guess, who is 74 years of age, lays claim to being the first white child born in Los Angeles county. His birthplace was on his father’s ranch, near Montebello, the family moving to another ranch near Savannah, the present home, when he was a small boy.
Mrs. Guess, 68 years old, was Mary Arborn, and was born near Corona in Riverside county. She has spent all her life in the district between San Bernardino and Los Angeles, making only one trip out of the State and then to Tia Juana, where she was a spectator at the closing races last spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Guess were married in San Bernardino. They have two daughters, Mrs. Al Sickles and Mrs. Byron Winterer, both of Pomona; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The occasion of their fiftieth anniversary was observed with an informal reception to old friends and relatives.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 72 yr. old Mary Guess, b. in CA., was living in a home, valued at $15,000, at 1956 Valley Blvd. in El Monte, Los Angeles, CA. with her
77 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, no occupation, b. in CA.
Mary was 18 yrs. old and Henry was 24 when they married.
Both of Mary's parents were b. in England.
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 30, Col. 1
Sun., Mar. 29, 1931
Celebrate Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guess of 1955 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary with a picnic luncheon at their home recently. Fifty guests were bidden to celebrate with them, and many of whom were childhood friends of both Mr. and Mrs. Guess.
Beautiful flowers were sent all during the day in honor of the anniversary.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 22, Col. 3
Sun., Jan. 8, 1933
DEATHS
GUESS, January 7, at Rosemead, Mary, beloved wife of Henry Guess.
Services Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the funeral parlors of J. M. Schanel, El Monte.
Robert Arborn, b. Mar. 4 (or 14), 1825 in Gravely, Cambridgeshire, England and d. Jun. 23, 1915 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. &
Hannah Stratford / Stuchbury, b. Mar. 3, 1826 in Hillsdon, Cambridgeshire, England and d. Jan. 13, 1912 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
Robert Arborn and Hannah Stratford (or Stuchbury) were married on Nov. 16, 1847 at the Holy Trinity Church in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Robert & Hannah Arborn's children were:
1. Jane Arborn, b. May 5, 1849 in Lyndoch, South Australia, Australia and d. Apr. 1, 1927 in San Bernardino County, CA. Jane marr. Freeman Garner and Samuel Rogers.
2. Russell Arborn, b. Apr. 9, 1851 in Lyndoch, South Australia, Australia and d. Mar. 1, 1927 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA.
3. Robert Arborn, b. Oct. 21, 1852 in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia and d. Jan. 18, 1855 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia.
4. John William Arborn, b. Feb. 21, 1855 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia and d. Jul. 17, 1924 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA.
5. Ann Maria Arborn, b. Jun. 7, 1857 in Morphett Vale, South Australia, Australia and d. May 3, 1938 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. Ann marr. Thomas Stephen Augustus Maynard.
6. Mary Elizabeth Marietta Arborn, b. Dec. 10, 1859 near Corona, Riverside County, CA. and d. Jan. 7, 1933 in Alhambra or El Monte, Los Angeles, CA.
7. Oregon Alonzo Arborn, b. Jan. 12, 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Dec. 4, 1909 in Riverside, Riverside, CA.
8. Edna Arborn, b. Feb. 29, 1864 in Spadra, CA. and d. Mar. 21, 1943 in Los Angeles County, CA. Edna was marr. to George Sidney Branch.
9. Charles Ephram Arborn, b. Nov. 3, 1866 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 30, 1930 in Woodville, Tulare, CA.
10. Sallie Ann Arborn, b. Mar. 10, 1868 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Mar. 23, 1960 in Los Angeles County, CA. Sallie marr. Benjamin Franklin Wallin.
11. Margaret E. Arborn, b. Dec. 16, 1870 in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Aug. 12, 1911 in Pomona, Los Angeles, CA. Margaret marr. Jackson Hiram Holman.
In the Jun. 28, 1860 U. S. census, 6 mth. old Maryett Harburn (Arborn), b. in CA., was living in San Salvador, San Bernardino, CA. with her
34 yr. old father, Robert Harburn, a laborer, b. in England
33 yr. old mother, Anna Harburn, b. in England
11 yr. old sister, Jane Harburn, b. in Australia
9 yr. old brother, Russell Harburn, b. in Australia
6 yr. old brother, John Harburn, b. in Australia
3 yr. old sister, Ann M Harburn, b. in Australia
On Mar. 15, 1876, Mary Elizabeth Marietta Arborn and Henry Thomas Guess were married in Rincon, San Bernardino County, CA.
Henry and Mary Guess' children were:
1. Sallie Guess, b. Apr. 16, 1877 in CA. and d. Oct. 24, 1959 in Los Angeles county, CA. Sallie marr. Albert E. Sickels.
2. Johnnie Guess, b. 1878 and d. Feb. 14, 1879
3. Hattie Guess, b. Oct. 1884 in CA. and d. Sep. 5, 1922 in Los Angeles County, CA.
4. Lida Guess, b. Sep. 11, 1890 in CA. and d. Jun. 15, 1965 in Riverside County, CA. Lida marr. Byron Leonard Winterer.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 40 yr. old Mary E. Guess, b. Dec. 1859 in CA., was living in Chino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
47 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, in the dairy business, b. Jan. 1853 in CA.
15 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. Oct. 1884 in CA.
9 yr. old daughter, Lyda Guess, b. Sep. 1890 in CA.
20 yr. old boarder, Arthur Keller, a farm laborer, b. Apr. 1880 in NE.
Mary and Henry were marr. in 1876. Mary was the mother of three children, all still alive by this census.
Mary's parents were both b. in England
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
In the 1910 U. S. census, 50 yr. old Mary Guess, b. in CA., was living on West Eleventh St. in Pomona Ward 3, Los Angeles, CA. with her
57 yr. old husband, Henry I (T.) Guess, a laborer / teamster, b. in CA.
25 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. in CA.
19 yr. old daughter, Lyda Guess, b. in CA.
Both of Mary's parents were b. in England
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
This was a first marriage for both Mary and Henry. They had been marr. for 34 years. Mary was the mother of four children, only three still alive by this census.
In the 1920 U. S. census, 52 yr. old Matilda Guess, b. in CA., was living on San Bernardino Blvd. in El Monte, Los Angeles, CA. with her
67 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, retired, b. in Australia
34 yr. old daughter, Hattie Guess, b. in CA.
Both of Mattie's parents were b. in Australia.
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 10, Col. 4 - 5
Tue., Mar. 16, 1926
CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING
(see accompanying photo to left)
Couple Remain Loyal to Homeland
ALHAMBRA, March 15 - The golden wedding anniversary of two native Californians, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guess, was celebrated today at their home, 1956 Valley Boulevard, a part of the old John Guess ranch, which formerly adjoined the Lucky Baldwin ranch and which is now being subdivided.
Mr. Guess, who is 74 years of age, lays claim to being the first white child born in Los Angeles county. His birthplace was on his father’s ranch, near Montebello, the family moving to another ranch near Savannah, the present home, when he was a small boy.
Mrs. Guess, 68 years old, was Mary Arborn, and was born near Corona in Riverside county. She has spent all her life in the district between San Bernardino and Los Angeles, making only one trip out of the State and then to Tia Juana, where she was a spectator at the closing races last spring.
Mr. and Mrs. Guess were married in San Bernardino. They have two daughters, Mrs. Al Sickles and Mrs. Byron Winterer, both of Pomona; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The occasion of their fiftieth anniversary was observed with an informal reception to old friends and relatives.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 72 yr. old Mary Guess, b. in CA., was living in a home, valued at $15,000, at 1956 Valley Blvd. in El Monte, Los Angeles, CA. with her
77 yr. old husband, Henry Guess, no occupation, b. in CA.
Mary was 18 yrs. old and Henry was 24 when they married.
Both of Mary's parents were b. in England.
Henry's father was b. in AR. and his mother in AL.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 30, Col. 1
Sun., Mar. 29, 1931
Celebrate Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guess of 1955 Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary with a picnic luncheon at their home recently. Fifty guests were bidden to celebrate with them, and many of whom were childhood friends of both Mr. and Mrs. Guess.
Beautiful flowers were sent all during the day in honor of the anniversary.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 22, Col. 3
Sun., Jan. 8, 1933
DEATHS
GUESS, January 7, at Rosemead, Mary, beloved wife of Henry Guess.
Services Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the funeral parlors of J. M. Schanel, El Monte.
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