On some documents, Joseph's middle name is listed as 'Edward' and in some, 'Edwin'.
Joseph's grave marker lists him as "J. Edward Perdew" so that is what I am going with!
*Note regarding Joseph Perdew's middle name:
For years, I believed, like most researchers of this branch of the family, that Joseph's middle name was 'Edward' because that is the way he is listed on P.4 of the Genealogy of One Branch of The Hoskinson Family, compiled by Alice H. Wooldridge.
He is also listed as 'Edward' in the 1870, 1880 and 1930 U. S. censuses as well as in the CA. Death Index, his obituary, his death certificate, an 1899 newspaper article (see below) - and the 'Acknowledgments' page of the book, 'Light Over the Mountain'.
However, on his son, Earnest Edwin Perdew's delayed certificate of birth, dated Nov. 6, 1956, Joseph's middle name was listed as 'Edwin'. In the 1886, 1888, 1892, 1894 and 1898 Great (Voters) Registers of San Bernardino County, CA., the 1920 U. S. census, and his 1949 Ontario Cemetery Association receipt, he is listed as Joseph 'Edwin' Perdew.
Joseph Edward/Edwin Perdew was the 6th of 10 children born to:
Alexander Glenn/Garrison Perdew, b. 1829 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Apr. 16, 1894 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Sarah Mae Hoskinson, b. Mar. 6, 1836 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Mar. 8, 1914 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1870 U.S. census, 7 yr. old son, (Joseph) Edward Perdew, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his 40 yr. old father, Alexander Perdew, b. in OH.
33 yr. old mother, Sarah Perdew, b. in OH.
18 yr. old sister, Mary (Helen) Perdew, b. in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Rufus (Putnam) Perdew, b. in IA.
11 yr. old brother, (George) Franklin Perdew, b. in IA.
9 yr. old sister, (Texanna) Anna Kibby Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, (Ashbury) Ferdinand Perdew, b. in CA.
11 mth. old sister, Charlotte ('Lottie' Estella) Perdew, b. in CA.
In the Jul. 14, 1880 U.S. census, 18 yr. old (Joseph) Edward Perdew, a laborer, b. in CA., was living in Martins, San Bernardino, CA. with his
50 yr. old father, A.G.(Alexander Glenn) Perdew, a farmer, b. in NY.
45 yr. old mother, 'Della' (Sarah) Perdew, b. in NY.
15 yr. old brother, (Asbury Ferdinand) Fred Perdew, b. in CA.
11 yr. old sister, Charlotte 'Lottie Perdew', b. in CA.
7 yr. old sister (Ida) May Perdew, b. in CA.
5 yr. old sister, (Lucie Ophelia) Luti Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, Albert Perdew, b. in CA.
Both Alexander's & Della/Sarah's parents were 'b. in NY.'
Living next door were Alex's son, Rufus Putnam Perdew and his wife.
1889 - The San Bernardino City and County Directory listed J.E. Perdew as a viticulturist.
On Jan. 16, 1890, according to San Bernardino County Marriage records, 26 yr. old Joseph E. Perdew, b. in CA. and a resident of Grapeland & 17 yr. old Nettie Henderson, b. in CA. and a resident of Grapeland, were married in Grapeland, San Bernardino Co., CA.
by W. G. Cowen, Pastor of Rialto M. E. Church. As Nettie was a minor, her father, D. G. Henderson is recorded as having consented to said marriage.
Witnesses: Asbery F. Perdew, a resident of Grapeland, S. B., CA. and Emma Perdew, a resident of Grapeland, S. B., CA.
Joseph E. and Nettie Perdew's children were:
1) * Clarence Howard 'Howd' Perdew, b. Feb. 1, 1891 in Grapeland,
San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 5, 1959 in San Bernardino County, CA.
2) * Earnest Edward 'Pete' Perdew, b. Oct. 8, 1892 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jun. 10, 1981 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Earnest marr. Claire Dorothy (Clara Dora) Von Sien.
3) * Forest Seabury 'Ford' Perdew, b. Jan. 31, 1894 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 23, 1972 in CA. Ford marr. Icie Mae Marler (twice), Sophia Chlopkowiak and Ernestina Bernice Carpena Perdew.
4) * Florence Mabel Perdew, b. Mar. 23, 1895 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 4, 1979 in San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. first, Jim Gammon and second, Bob Andres.
5) * Robert Rolland Perdew, b. Mar. 11, 1897 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 1, 1982 in San Bernardino County, CA. Robert married Mabel Inez Marler (twice), Dora Maxwell and Edith Sophia Hatfield.
6) * John Lynn 'Link' Perdew, b. Apr. 25, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 12, 1996 in Chino, San Bernardino County, CA. He never married.
7. * Roy Allen 'Tom' Perdew, b. Jun. 19, 1904 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino Co., CA. (according to San Bernardino County Birth records) and d. Jan. 15, 1948 in Alta Loma, San Bernardino Co., CA. Tom never married.
8) * Chester A. (or James) 'Chet/Chess' Perdew, b. Aug. 28, 1907 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 12, 1935 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Chess marr. Mildred Letta Gotcher in 1926 and they separated in 1927.
9. * Kenneth Ray Perdew, b. Dec. 18, 1909 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 9, 1997 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Ken marr. Iona Hazel Martin.
10. * Ethel Vera 'Vee' Perdew, b. Jul. 16, 1912 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 20, 2005 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. Edwin Chester "Ed" Relph.
Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Tue., Feb. 18, 1890
Item from: REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Reported by Tibbot, Sweesy & Condee Abstract Company, Searchers of records, Abstracts, etc. Office adjoining Court House Yard, San Bernardino, California.
J E Perdew to Alex Henderson (*his brother-in-law) — S hf of SE qr of SW qr SE qr, sec 13, tp 1 N, r 6 W; also half interest of 1-16 interest in Cascade mining claim…. $400
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 5, Col. 4
Sat., Nov. 18, 1893
Excerpt from: AFTERNOON SESSION
E.T. Meyer, secretary of Grapeland irrigation district, having certified that to the board that a vacancy exists in the office of director of said district, and a petition having been filed with the board for the appointment of J.E. Perdew to fill said vacancy, it is therefore ordered that said J.E. Perdew be and he is hereby appointed director for division No. 4 of Grapeland irrigation district to fill the vacancy now existing.
Los Angeles Sunday Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 22, Col. 5
Sun., Dec. 17, 1893
SAN BERNARDINO BREVITIES
J. E. Perdew failed to qualify as a director of the Grapeland Irrigation District, and G. F. R. B. Perdew has been appointed in his stead.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Fri., Mar. 17, 1899
Excerpt from: KILLED AT A CROSSING
IT STRUCK THE BUGGY
The train was in charge of Engineer Wright A. Baldwin, with Fireman J. A. McFarland also in the cab. The accident occurred on the fireman's side of the engine, and McFarland thought the engine did not strike the vehicle, but that the horse plunged down the embankment, throwing out the occupants of the vehicle. The buggy wheel does not show the damage that would be expected to be caused by a collision with a locomotive, but there are several eyewitnesses who say that there is no doubt about the fact that the engine struck the buggy. William Henderson and J. E. Perdew were whitewashing a fence within 20 feet of the crossing, and saw the collision, and they say they cannot be mistaken about the engine striking the vehicle.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Thu., Oct. 5, 1899
A pleasant surprise birthday party was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Edward Perdew on G street. The evening was spent in music, games, dancing and partaking of elegant refreshments. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney (Ida May), Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perdew, Mrs. S. M. Perdew, Miss Josephine Delor, Miss Lottie Delor, Miss Maggie Henderson, Will and Arthur Henderson (and 11 others).
From a newspaper article, entitled:
PERDEW (misspelled 'Perdue') HERD IS DECLARED WINNER
To J. E. Perdew and sons, dairymen just below Eli Street on South Euclid Avenue, go the honors for having the blue ribbon herd for District No. 2 in California during the last four months. April, May, June and July found the Perdew (Perdue) herd the highest in the district, which takes in all this valley.
During July, Perdew had the high cow for butter fat for the district, the milk testing 70.3 B.F.M. The district average runs around 25 and the state average between 20 and 25, so it is seen that his cow ranks high.
Perdew's herd averaged, for the three months, about 30 B.F.M.
District No. 2 has led the state in high testing milk for the most of the time, and has never been below second place.
The herd is composed of Jersey and Holstein cattle, and is one of the finest in the state.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 5, Thur., Oct. 5, 1899
A pleasant surprise (35th) birthday party (for J. E. Perdew) was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Edward Perdew on G street. The evening was spent in music, games, dancing and partaking of elegant refreshments. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perdew, Mrs. S.M. Perdew, Mrs. E. Steiner, Mrs. Livermore, Miss Allie Brooks, Miss Julia Lackey, Miss Josephine Delor, Miss Lottie Delor, Miss Maggie Henderson, Miss Alice Kuhn, and Miss Ethel Livermore; Messrs. Frank Fowler, Albert Lackey, Arthur Heap, Will Henderson and Arthur Henderson.
In the 1900 U.S. census, 36 yr. old Jos. E. Perdew, a laborer at a foundry, b. Oct. 1863 in CA., was living in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
28 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. Mar. 1872 in CA.
9 yr. old son, Howard C. Perdew, b. Feb. 1891 in CA.
7 yr. old son, Earnest E. Perdew, b. Oct. 1892 in CA.
6 yr. old son, Forest C. Perdew, b. Jan. 1894 in CA.
5 yr. old daughter, Mabell F. Perdew, b. Mar. 1895 in CA.
3 yr. old son, Robt. Perdew, b. Mar. 1897 in CA. Nettie and Joseph were married in 1890 and had been marr. for 10 yrs.
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (Australia). Joseph's parents were both b. in OH.
Nettie was the mother of five children, all alive by this census.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4
Tue., Aug. 14, 1900
Item from: PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney and family, Alex. Henderson and family, J. E. Perdew and family, and Mrs. Perdew's mother, made up a party that spent Sunday at Long Beach.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 2
Mon., Jan. 6, 1902
Shot an Eagle
J. E. Perdew exhibited a gray eagle in town this morning, measuring six feet from tip to tip. He shot it at the mouth of Lyle creek canyon yesterday, where it was feeding on the carcass of a sheep.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Oct. 30, 1902
GRAPELAND VOTING PRECINCT
Polling place at Post office.
Inspectors - D. G. Henderson and Clark Gentry.
Judges - J. E. Perdew and D. S. Casey
Clerks - Haller and E. T. Myer
Ballot Clerks - D. A. Crawford and G. Garghecknick
In the 1910 U.S. census, 46 yr. old Joseph E. Perdew, a farmer on the home farm, b. in CA., was living in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old wife, Nettie J. Perdew, b. 1873 in CA.
19 yr. old son, Howard C. Perdew, a teamster working out, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Earnest E. Perdew, a farmer, doing general farm work, b. in CA.
16 yr. old son, Forrest S. Perdew, a laborer in a vineyard, b. in CA.
15. yr. old daughter, Mable F. Perdew, a student at school, b. in CA.
14 yr. old son, Robert R. Perdew, going to school, b. in CA.
8 yr. old son, John L. Perdew, b. in CA.
6 yr. old son, Roy A. Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old son, Chester A. Perdew, b. in CA.
4 mth. old son, Kenneth Pardew
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in TX. (OH.)
This was a first marriage for Nettie and Joseph. They married at age 20. Nettie was the mother of nine children, all alive by this census.
The 1910-1920 Etiwanda, CA. Voter's Register lists him as: 40 yr. old Joseph Edwin Perdew (He would have been 40 yrs. old in 1903.)
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 7, Fri., May 30, 1913
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew and family motored to San Bernardino Sunday to visit friends. Mr. Le Moyne Hazard and family and Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Henderson also motored in to spend Sunday with San Bernardino friends.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 1
Fri. morning, Mar. 13, 1914
Item from: ETIWANDA
The sympathy of the community is extended to R. P. and J. E. Perdew and their families in the loss of their mother, who passed away in San Bernardino Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday. E. T. Myers and son Arthur attended the services, the former being one of the pall bearers.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7
Fri., Jul. 24, 1914
Several members of the J.E. Perdew family were taken ill Saturday. Mrs. Perdew and one of the children being very ill. Medical aide was summoned and they are recovering nicely, although the cause of their illness was not ascertained.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 1
Fri. morning, Apr. 27, 1917
Item from: ETIWANDA
J. E. Perdew and family moved to the Day ranch the first of the week to spend the summer. James Gamon (Gammon) and family will occupy the Perdew home during their absence.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 4
Fri. morning, Apr. 19, 1918
Item from: ETIWANDA
Corporal Ernest (Earnest) Perdew arrived home Monday from American Lake for a 10 days' furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew. He is looking fine and feeling fine also. This is his first trip home.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Wed., Aug. 14, 1918
Item from: Etiwanda Correspondence
Sergeant Howard Perdew came up from North Island Friday for a weekend visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, Col. 2
Wed., Apr. 30, 1919
Item - Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew went to Los Angeles Saturday to meet their son, Sergeant Ernest (Earnest) Perdew of the 364th regiment. Sergeant Perdew hopes to receive his discharge soon and return to his home here.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Wed. morning, Feb. 11, 1920
Item from: ETIWANDA
Dr. A. L. Shepherd, who has been ill with the influenza and who was not making satisfactory progress in his recovery, was taken to Loma Linda the last of the week.
J. E. Perdew and family are recovering after a siege of the prevailing malady (influenza).
In the 1920 U.S. census, 56 yr. old Joseph Edwin Perdew, a farmer on a fruit farm, b. in CA., was living in Etiwanda, San Bernardino, CA. with his
47 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
28 yr. old son, Clarence Howard Perdew, a box maker at a packing house, b. in CA.
25 yr. old son, Forest Seabury Perdew, a miner doing tunnel work, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Lynn John Perdew, a box maker at a packing house, b. in CA.
15 yr. old son, Thomas Perdew, a farmer at home, b. in CA.
12 yr. old son, Chester James Perdew, b. in CA. 10 yr. old son, Kenneth Perdew, b. in CA.
7 yr. old daughter, Ethel Vera Perdew, b. in CA. Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in IA.
Nettie's parents, 77 yr. old David Glenn Henderson & 74 yr. old Matilda Caroline(Hawker) Henderson were living on one side of them and
Nettie and Joseph's 22 yr. old son, Robert Rolland Perdew & his 19 yr. old wife, Mabel Inez (Marler) Perdew were living on the other side.
Also living on nearby farms were:
22 yr. old Fred William Henderson and his 17 yr. old wife, Theodosia.
Nettie's 50 yr. old brother, Walter Scott Henderson, his 43 yr. old wife, Amanda and their 6 children.
38 yr. old Eulus Lee Marler and his 37 yr. old wife, Pearl Ethel Marler. Two of their daughters married Perdews.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 1
Sun., Apr. 22, 1923
Excerpt from: OIL PROMOTER BUYS BIG RANCH
ETIWANDA, April 20 - B. B. Wilson has disposed of 80 acres of his ranch here, known as the F. E. radar ranch, consideration $25,000, to an oil promoter. Mr. Wilson still owns 40 acres of land at the foothills, which contains a fine spring.
The A. D. Allen estate on Summit Street was sold a few days ago to Mr. McCann, whose brother bought the J. E. Perdew ranch a few months ago.
Chino Champion (Chino, CA.), P. 9, Fri., Jan. 8, 1926
Excerpt from COUNTY COW TESTING ASSOCIATION AWARDS MANY CUPS TO HIGH HERDS DURING 1925
CHINO DISTRICT UNIT WINNER OF TWO COUNTY SWEEPSTAKES
Tuesday was a red-letter day for the members of the San Bernardino County Cow Testing association, the annual meeting being held at the East Side Thimble Club headquarters in this city and the distribution of cups won in the 1925 contest being made.
J.E. Perdew and Sons, Chino, high herd of less than thirty cows.
J.E. Perdew and Sons, high five cows in herd of less than thirty cows.
Los Angeles Sunday Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 16, Col. 5 & 6
Sunday morning, Nov. 21, 1926
ITEM FROM: RHOADES & RHOADES Office, 2119 South Main St., Los Angeles
Expert Live Stock Auctioneers "Since 1887"
AUCTION
TUESDAY, NOV. 23rd, at 10 a.m., at the dairy, on Ely St. 3/4 mile east of Euclid and 1 1/2 miles south of ONTARIO, 66 DAIRY COWS and heifers. Tuberculin tested. The Farm Bureau Cow testing Records show this to be one of the heaviest producing herds in the State. J. E. Perdew & Sons, Owners.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4 & 5
Mon., Dec. 13, 1926
Excerpt from: CHINO HIGHEST IN CONTESTING
Ranchers of West End Are Owners of Animals Which Received Best Scores
With a production of 1560 pounds of milk and 88.9 pounds of butterfat, Violet, owned by the Brockmeier Brothers Dairy of Chino, won first place in the November competition of Division 1 of the Cow testing association, according to the report submitted by Cow Tester R. A. Elliott to Assistant Farm Advisor A. L. Campbell.
In Division 2, Diamond, the property of J. E. Perdew and Sons of Chino, won first place with the production of 1740 pounds of milk and 90.5 pounds of butterfat, according to the report of Cow Tester, C. V. Beekman.
In the 1930 U.S. census, 67 yr. old J. Edward Perdew, the proprietor of a campground/ grocery store, b. in CA., was living on a farm in Upland, San Bernardino, CA. with his
57 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
24 yr. old son, Thomas Perdew, a contractor/well driller, b. in CA.
22 yr. old married son, Chester Perdew, a laborer, working in the water well industry, b. in CA.
Chester's 3 yr. 8 mth. old daughter, Pattsie R. Perdew, b. in CA.
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (should be Australia).
Joseph's father was b. in IA. and his mother in OH.
Pattsie's father was b. in CA. and her mother in TX.
Joseph was 26 years old and Nettie was 17 when they married.
No one in the family was a military veteran.
*Note: J.E. Perdew was the proprietor of the H & H Auto Camp, a campground which provided small cabins with a few amenities designed for the accomodation of automobile tourists. There was a gas station and store as part of the operation.
*Note: Auto camps of this period often included 'kitchenettes', but showers and toilets were located in a central bathhouse. Campsite cabins were sometimes equipped with cots, chairs, and camp stoves, costing from 50c to 74c per night. By 1926, most cabins included a bed, table, benches and water pitcher.The camps attract many poor Dust Bowl Migrants from Oklahoma and Arkansas. In the fruit-picking area, many workers lived at auto camps near the fields, looking for farm labor jobs advertised in bulletins sent by California farmers promising an abundance of farm work opportunities in the Golden State.
In the 1940 U.S. census, 76 yr. old Joseph Perdew, living on a pension, b. in CA., was living at 272 Lavine in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with his
67 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
39 yr. old son, John Lynn Perdew, a ranch laborer, b. in CA.
36 yr. old son, Tom Perdew, a ranch laborer, b. in CA.
and 13 yr. old granddaughter, Ruth Patsey Perdew, b. in CA.
Joseph had attended 8 years of school and Nettie, six. John Lynn and Tom had completed one year of high school.
Living next door, at 277 Lavine, was Joseph & Nettie's 43 yr. old son, Robert R. Perdew, his 36 yr. old wife, Dora and their 10 yr. old son, Billy.
A Feb. 25, 1949 receipt from the Ontario Cemetery Association shows a final payment of $100 on the contract for two plots - Graves 5 & 6, Lot 24 in the Maple section. Received of:
Joseph 'Edwin' and Nettie J. Perdew.
The San Bernardino County Sun *San Bernardino, CA.), P. 41, Col. 4
Sun., Oct. 9, 1949
Perdew Family Enjoys Reunion At Etiwanda Home
J.E. Perdew, a native of San Bernardino, who celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday last Sunday, was the honored guest at a family gathering in Etiwanda. The party, a surprise to Mr. Perdew, was held at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perdew.
Mr. and Mrs. Perdew will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary next February. Mrs. Perdew, who is 77, also was born in San Bernardino.
Barbequed venison was the piece de resistance of the dinner, to which each member of the family contributed, and gifts were presented to the honored guest. Orchestra music and square dancing were enjoyed after dinner.
Sixty-five persons were present, including the couple's six sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Relph, son-in-law, were present from San Bernardino.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 23, Col. 3
Fri., Mar. 2, 1951
John (Joseph) Edward Perdew's Rites This Afternoon
ALTA LOMA, March 1 - Funeral services for John (Joseph) Edward Perdew, 87, retired rancher, who died Tuesday at his home, 102 Monte Vista street, will be conducted tomorrow, 2 p.m. at the Stone mortuary, 329 East Ninth street, Upland.
The Rev. Robert Price of Upland Methodist church will officiate. Interment will be in Bellevue cemetery, Ontario.
His death certificate contains the following information:
Name: Joseph Edward Perdew
Joseph was born Oct. 2, 1863 in CA. and he died Feb. 27, 1951 at 8:45 PM at
102 Monte Vista Street in Alta Loma, San Bernardino, CA.
His occupation was: Retired Rancher in the Vineyards industry.
His parents were: Alexander G. Perdew (birthplace unknown) and Sara Hawkinson (Hoskinson) Perdew, b. 'in TX.'
Cause of death was: Pneumonia -which he had suffered from for 3 days
- Due to Bronchiectasis (a chronic condition where the walls of the bronchi are thickened from inflammation and infection. People with bronchiectasis have periodic flare-ups of breathing difficulties) - which he had suffered from for 10 years.
The informant was his son, Earnest E. Perdew.
Joseph's grave marker lists him as "J. Edward Perdew" so that is what I am going with!
*Note regarding Joseph Perdew's middle name:
For years, I believed, like most researchers of this branch of the family, that Joseph's middle name was 'Edward' because that is the way he is listed on P.4 of the Genealogy of One Branch of The Hoskinson Family, compiled by Alice H. Wooldridge.
He is also listed as 'Edward' in the 1870, 1880 and 1930 U. S. censuses as well as in the CA. Death Index, his obituary, his death certificate, an 1899 newspaper article (see below) - and the 'Acknowledgments' page of the book, 'Light Over the Mountain'.
However, on his son, Earnest Edwin Perdew's delayed certificate of birth, dated Nov. 6, 1956, Joseph's middle name was listed as 'Edwin'. In the 1886, 1888, 1892, 1894 and 1898 Great (Voters) Registers of San Bernardino County, CA., the 1920 U. S. census, and his 1949 Ontario Cemetery Association receipt, he is listed as Joseph 'Edwin' Perdew.
Joseph Edward/Edwin Perdew was the 6th of 10 children born to:
Alexander Glenn/Garrison Perdew, b. 1829 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Apr. 16, 1894 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Sarah Mae Hoskinson, b. Mar. 6, 1836 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Mar. 8, 1914 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1870 U.S. census, 7 yr. old son, (Joseph) Edward Perdew, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his 40 yr. old father, Alexander Perdew, b. in OH.
33 yr. old mother, Sarah Perdew, b. in OH.
18 yr. old sister, Mary (Helen) Perdew, b. in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Rufus (Putnam) Perdew, b. in IA.
11 yr. old brother, (George) Franklin Perdew, b. in IA.
9 yr. old sister, (Texanna) Anna Kibby Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, (Ashbury) Ferdinand Perdew, b. in CA.
11 mth. old sister, Charlotte ('Lottie' Estella) Perdew, b. in CA.
In the Jul. 14, 1880 U.S. census, 18 yr. old (Joseph) Edward Perdew, a laborer, b. in CA., was living in Martins, San Bernardino, CA. with his
50 yr. old father, A.G.(Alexander Glenn) Perdew, a farmer, b. in NY.
45 yr. old mother, 'Della' (Sarah) Perdew, b. in NY.
15 yr. old brother, (Asbury Ferdinand) Fred Perdew, b. in CA.
11 yr. old sister, Charlotte 'Lottie Perdew', b. in CA.
7 yr. old sister (Ida) May Perdew, b. in CA.
5 yr. old sister, (Lucie Ophelia) Luti Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, Albert Perdew, b. in CA.
Both Alexander's & Della/Sarah's parents were 'b. in NY.'
Living next door were Alex's son, Rufus Putnam Perdew and his wife.
1889 - The San Bernardino City and County Directory listed J.E. Perdew as a viticulturist.
On Jan. 16, 1890, according to San Bernardino County Marriage records, 26 yr. old Joseph E. Perdew, b. in CA. and a resident of Grapeland & 17 yr. old Nettie Henderson, b. in CA. and a resident of Grapeland, were married in Grapeland, San Bernardino Co., CA.
by W. G. Cowen, Pastor of Rialto M. E. Church. As Nettie was a minor, her father, D. G. Henderson is recorded as having consented to said marriage.
Witnesses: Asbery F. Perdew, a resident of Grapeland, S. B., CA. and Emma Perdew, a resident of Grapeland, S. B., CA.
Joseph E. and Nettie Perdew's children were:
1) * Clarence Howard 'Howd' Perdew, b. Feb. 1, 1891 in Grapeland,
San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 5, 1959 in San Bernardino County, CA.
2) * Earnest Edward 'Pete' Perdew, b. Oct. 8, 1892 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jun. 10, 1981 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Earnest marr. Claire Dorothy (Clara Dora) Von Sien.
3) * Forest Seabury 'Ford' Perdew, b. Jan. 31, 1894 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 23, 1972 in CA. Ford marr. Icie Mae Marler (twice), Sophia Chlopkowiak and Ernestina Bernice Carpena Perdew.
4) * Florence Mabel Perdew, b. Mar. 23, 1895 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 4, 1979 in San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. first, Jim Gammon and second, Bob Andres.
5) * Robert Rolland Perdew, b. Mar. 11, 1897 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 1, 1982 in San Bernardino County, CA. Robert married Mabel Inez Marler (twice), Dora Maxwell and Edith Sophia Hatfield.
6) * John Lynn 'Link' Perdew, b. Apr. 25, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 12, 1996 in Chino, San Bernardino County, CA. He never married.
7. * Roy Allen 'Tom' Perdew, b. Jun. 19, 1904 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino Co., CA. (according to San Bernardino County Birth records) and d. Jan. 15, 1948 in Alta Loma, San Bernardino Co., CA. Tom never married.
8) * Chester A. (or James) 'Chet/Chess' Perdew, b. Aug. 28, 1907 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 12, 1935 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Chess marr. Mildred Letta Gotcher in 1926 and they separated in 1927.
9. * Kenneth Ray Perdew, b. Dec. 18, 1909 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 9, 1997 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Ken marr. Iona Hazel Martin.
10. * Ethel Vera 'Vee' Perdew, b. Jul. 16, 1912 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 20, 2005 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. Edwin Chester "Ed" Relph.
Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Tue., Feb. 18, 1890
Item from: REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Reported by Tibbot, Sweesy & Condee Abstract Company, Searchers of records, Abstracts, etc. Office adjoining Court House Yard, San Bernardino, California.
J E Perdew to Alex Henderson (*his brother-in-law) — S hf of SE qr of SW qr SE qr, sec 13, tp 1 N, r 6 W; also half interest of 1-16 interest in Cascade mining claim…. $400
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 5, Col. 4
Sat., Nov. 18, 1893
Excerpt from: AFTERNOON SESSION
E.T. Meyer, secretary of Grapeland irrigation district, having certified that to the board that a vacancy exists in the office of director of said district, and a petition having been filed with the board for the appointment of J.E. Perdew to fill said vacancy, it is therefore ordered that said J.E. Perdew be and he is hereby appointed director for division No. 4 of Grapeland irrigation district to fill the vacancy now existing.
Los Angeles Sunday Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 22, Col. 5
Sun., Dec. 17, 1893
SAN BERNARDINO BREVITIES
J. E. Perdew failed to qualify as a director of the Grapeland Irrigation District, and G. F. R. B. Perdew has been appointed in his stead.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Fri., Mar. 17, 1899
Excerpt from: KILLED AT A CROSSING
IT STRUCK THE BUGGY
The train was in charge of Engineer Wright A. Baldwin, with Fireman J. A. McFarland also in the cab. The accident occurred on the fireman's side of the engine, and McFarland thought the engine did not strike the vehicle, but that the horse plunged down the embankment, throwing out the occupants of the vehicle. The buggy wheel does not show the damage that would be expected to be caused by a collision with a locomotive, but there are several eyewitnesses who say that there is no doubt about the fact that the engine struck the buggy. William Henderson and J. E. Perdew were whitewashing a fence within 20 feet of the crossing, and saw the collision, and they say they cannot be mistaken about the engine striking the vehicle.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Thu., Oct. 5, 1899
A pleasant surprise birthday party was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Edward Perdew on G street. The evening was spent in music, games, dancing and partaking of elegant refreshments. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney (Ida May), Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perdew, Mrs. S. M. Perdew, Miss Josephine Delor, Miss Lottie Delor, Miss Maggie Henderson, Will and Arthur Henderson (and 11 others).
From a newspaper article, entitled:
PERDEW (misspelled 'Perdue') HERD IS DECLARED WINNER
To J. E. Perdew and sons, dairymen just below Eli Street on South Euclid Avenue, go the honors for having the blue ribbon herd for District No. 2 in California during the last four months. April, May, June and July found the Perdew (Perdue) herd the highest in the district, which takes in all this valley.
During July, Perdew had the high cow for butter fat for the district, the milk testing 70.3 B.F.M. The district average runs around 25 and the state average between 20 and 25, so it is seen that his cow ranks high.
Perdew's herd averaged, for the three months, about 30 B.F.M.
District No. 2 has led the state in high testing milk for the most of the time, and has never been below second place.
The herd is composed of Jersey and Holstein cattle, and is one of the finest in the state.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 5, Thur., Oct. 5, 1899
A pleasant surprise (35th) birthday party (for J. E. Perdew) was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Edward Perdew on G street. The evening was spent in music, games, dancing and partaking of elegant refreshments. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perdew, Mrs. S.M. Perdew, Mrs. E. Steiner, Mrs. Livermore, Miss Allie Brooks, Miss Julia Lackey, Miss Josephine Delor, Miss Lottie Delor, Miss Maggie Henderson, Miss Alice Kuhn, and Miss Ethel Livermore; Messrs. Frank Fowler, Albert Lackey, Arthur Heap, Will Henderson and Arthur Henderson.
In the 1900 U.S. census, 36 yr. old Jos. E. Perdew, a laborer at a foundry, b. Oct. 1863 in CA., was living in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
28 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. Mar. 1872 in CA.
9 yr. old son, Howard C. Perdew, b. Feb. 1891 in CA.
7 yr. old son, Earnest E. Perdew, b. Oct. 1892 in CA.
6 yr. old son, Forest C. Perdew, b. Jan. 1894 in CA.
5 yr. old daughter, Mabell F. Perdew, b. Mar. 1895 in CA.
3 yr. old son, Robt. Perdew, b. Mar. 1897 in CA. Nettie and Joseph were married in 1890 and had been marr. for 10 yrs.
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (Australia). Joseph's parents were both b. in OH.
Nettie was the mother of five children, all alive by this census.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4
Tue., Aug. 14, 1900
Item from: PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney and family, Alex. Henderson and family, J. E. Perdew and family, and Mrs. Perdew's mother, made up a party that spent Sunday at Long Beach.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 2
Mon., Jan. 6, 1902
Shot an Eagle
J. E. Perdew exhibited a gray eagle in town this morning, measuring six feet from tip to tip. He shot it at the mouth of Lyle creek canyon yesterday, where it was feeding on the carcass of a sheep.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Oct. 30, 1902
GRAPELAND VOTING PRECINCT
Polling place at Post office.
Inspectors - D. G. Henderson and Clark Gentry.
Judges - J. E. Perdew and D. S. Casey
Clerks - Haller and E. T. Myer
Ballot Clerks - D. A. Crawford and G. Garghecknick
In the 1910 U.S. census, 46 yr. old Joseph E. Perdew, a farmer on the home farm, b. in CA., was living in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old wife, Nettie J. Perdew, b. 1873 in CA.
19 yr. old son, Howard C. Perdew, a teamster working out, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Earnest E. Perdew, a farmer, doing general farm work, b. in CA.
16 yr. old son, Forrest S. Perdew, a laborer in a vineyard, b. in CA.
15. yr. old daughter, Mable F. Perdew, a student at school, b. in CA.
14 yr. old son, Robert R. Perdew, going to school, b. in CA.
8 yr. old son, John L. Perdew, b. in CA.
6 yr. old son, Roy A. Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old son, Chester A. Perdew, b. in CA.
4 mth. old son, Kenneth Pardew
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in TX. (OH.)
This was a first marriage for Nettie and Joseph. They married at age 20. Nettie was the mother of nine children, all alive by this census.
The 1910-1920 Etiwanda, CA. Voter's Register lists him as: 40 yr. old Joseph Edwin Perdew (He would have been 40 yrs. old in 1903.)
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 7, Fri., May 30, 1913
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew and family motored to San Bernardino Sunday to visit friends. Mr. Le Moyne Hazard and family and Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Henderson also motored in to spend Sunday with San Bernardino friends.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 1
Fri. morning, Mar. 13, 1914
Item from: ETIWANDA
The sympathy of the community is extended to R. P. and J. E. Perdew and their families in the loss of their mother, who passed away in San Bernardino Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday. E. T. Myers and son Arthur attended the services, the former being one of the pall bearers.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7
Fri., Jul. 24, 1914
Several members of the J.E. Perdew family were taken ill Saturday. Mrs. Perdew and one of the children being very ill. Medical aide was summoned and they are recovering nicely, although the cause of their illness was not ascertained.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 1
Fri. morning, Apr. 27, 1917
Item from: ETIWANDA
J. E. Perdew and family moved to the Day ranch the first of the week to spend the summer. James Gamon (Gammon) and family will occupy the Perdew home during their absence.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 4
Fri. morning, Apr. 19, 1918
Item from: ETIWANDA
Corporal Ernest (Earnest) Perdew arrived home Monday from American Lake for a 10 days' furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew. He is looking fine and feeling fine also. This is his first trip home.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Wed., Aug. 14, 1918
Item from: Etiwanda Correspondence
Sergeant Howard Perdew came up from North Island Friday for a weekend visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, Col. 2
Wed., Apr. 30, 1919
Item - Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew went to Los Angeles Saturday to meet their son, Sergeant Ernest (Earnest) Perdew of the 364th regiment. Sergeant Perdew hopes to receive his discharge soon and return to his home here.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Wed. morning, Feb. 11, 1920
Item from: ETIWANDA
Dr. A. L. Shepherd, who has been ill with the influenza and who was not making satisfactory progress in his recovery, was taken to Loma Linda the last of the week.
J. E. Perdew and family are recovering after a siege of the prevailing malady (influenza).
In the 1920 U.S. census, 56 yr. old Joseph Edwin Perdew, a farmer on a fruit farm, b. in CA., was living in Etiwanda, San Bernardino, CA. with his
47 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
28 yr. old son, Clarence Howard Perdew, a box maker at a packing house, b. in CA.
25 yr. old son, Forest Seabury Perdew, a miner doing tunnel work, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Lynn John Perdew, a box maker at a packing house, b. in CA.
15 yr. old son, Thomas Perdew, a farmer at home, b. in CA.
12 yr. old son, Chester James Perdew, b. in CA. 10 yr. old son, Kenneth Perdew, b. in CA.
7 yr. old daughter, Ethel Vera Perdew, b. in CA. Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in IA.
Nettie's parents, 77 yr. old David Glenn Henderson & 74 yr. old Matilda Caroline(Hawker) Henderson were living on one side of them and
Nettie and Joseph's 22 yr. old son, Robert Rolland Perdew & his 19 yr. old wife, Mabel Inez (Marler) Perdew were living on the other side.
Also living on nearby farms were:
22 yr. old Fred William Henderson and his 17 yr. old wife, Theodosia.
Nettie's 50 yr. old brother, Walter Scott Henderson, his 43 yr. old wife, Amanda and their 6 children.
38 yr. old Eulus Lee Marler and his 37 yr. old wife, Pearl Ethel Marler. Two of their daughters married Perdews.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 1
Sun., Apr. 22, 1923
Excerpt from: OIL PROMOTER BUYS BIG RANCH
ETIWANDA, April 20 - B. B. Wilson has disposed of 80 acres of his ranch here, known as the F. E. radar ranch, consideration $25,000, to an oil promoter. Mr. Wilson still owns 40 acres of land at the foothills, which contains a fine spring.
The A. D. Allen estate on Summit Street was sold a few days ago to Mr. McCann, whose brother bought the J. E. Perdew ranch a few months ago.
Chino Champion (Chino, CA.), P. 9, Fri., Jan. 8, 1926
Excerpt from COUNTY COW TESTING ASSOCIATION AWARDS MANY CUPS TO HIGH HERDS DURING 1925
CHINO DISTRICT UNIT WINNER OF TWO COUNTY SWEEPSTAKES
Tuesday was a red-letter day for the members of the San Bernardino County Cow Testing association, the annual meeting being held at the East Side Thimble Club headquarters in this city and the distribution of cups won in the 1925 contest being made.
J.E. Perdew and Sons, Chino, high herd of less than thirty cows.
J.E. Perdew and Sons, high five cows in herd of less than thirty cows.
Los Angeles Sunday Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 16, Col. 5 & 6
Sunday morning, Nov. 21, 1926
ITEM FROM: RHOADES & RHOADES Office, 2119 South Main St., Los Angeles
Expert Live Stock Auctioneers "Since 1887"
AUCTION
TUESDAY, NOV. 23rd, at 10 a.m., at the dairy, on Ely St. 3/4 mile east of Euclid and 1 1/2 miles south of ONTARIO, 66 DAIRY COWS and heifers. Tuberculin tested. The Farm Bureau Cow testing Records show this to be one of the heaviest producing herds in the State. J. E. Perdew & Sons, Owners.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4 & 5
Mon., Dec. 13, 1926
Excerpt from: CHINO HIGHEST IN CONTESTING
Ranchers of West End Are Owners of Animals Which Received Best Scores
With a production of 1560 pounds of milk and 88.9 pounds of butterfat, Violet, owned by the Brockmeier Brothers Dairy of Chino, won first place in the November competition of Division 1 of the Cow testing association, according to the report submitted by Cow Tester R. A. Elliott to Assistant Farm Advisor A. L. Campbell.
In Division 2, Diamond, the property of J. E. Perdew and Sons of Chino, won first place with the production of 1740 pounds of milk and 90.5 pounds of butterfat, according to the report of Cow Tester, C. V. Beekman.
In the 1930 U.S. census, 67 yr. old J. Edward Perdew, the proprietor of a campground/ grocery store, b. in CA., was living on a farm in Upland, San Bernardino, CA. with his
57 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
24 yr. old son, Thomas Perdew, a contractor/well driller, b. in CA.
22 yr. old married son, Chester Perdew, a laborer, working in the water well industry, b. in CA.
Chester's 3 yr. 8 mth. old daughter, Pattsie R. Perdew, b. in CA.
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (should be Australia).
Joseph's father was b. in IA. and his mother in OH.
Pattsie's father was b. in CA. and her mother in TX.
Joseph was 26 years old and Nettie was 17 when they married.
No one in the family was a military veteran.
*Note: J.E. Perdew was the proprietor of the H & H Auto Camp, a campground which provided small cabins with a few amenities designed for the accomodation of automobile tourists. There was a gas station and store as part of the operation.
*Note: Auto camps of this period often included 'kitchenettes', but showers and toilets were located in a central bathhouse. Campsite cabins were sometimes equipped with cots, chairs, and camp stoves, costing from 50c to 74c per night. By 1926, most cabins included a bed, table, benches and water pitcher.The camps attract many poor Dust Bowl Migrants from Oklahoma and Arkansas. In the fruit-picking area, many workers lived at auto camps near the fields, looking for farm labor jobs advertised in bulletins sent by California farmers promising an abundance of farm work opportunities in the Golden State.
In the 1940 U.S. census, 76 yr. old Joseph Perdew, living on a pension, b. in CA., was living at 272 Lavine in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with his
67 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
39 yr. old son, John Lynn Perdew, a ranch laborer, b. in CA.
36 yr. old son, Tom Perdew, a ranch laborer, b. in CA.
and 13 yr. old granddaughter, Ruth Patsey Perdew, b. in CA.
Joseph had attended 8 years of school and Nettie, six. John Lynn and Tom had completed one year of high school.
Living next door, at 277 Lavine, was Joseph & Nettie's 43 yr. old son, Robert R. Perdew, his 36 yr. old wife, Dora and their 10 yr. old son, Billy.
A Feb. 25, 1949 receipt from the Ontario Cemetery Association shows a final payment of $100 on the contract for two plots - Graves 5 & 6, Lot 24 in the Maple section. Received of:
Joseph 'Edwin' and Nettie J. Perdew.
The San Bernardino County Sun *San Bernardino, CA.), P. 41, Col. 4
Sun., Oct. 9, 1949
Perdew Family Enjoys Reunion At Etiwanda Home
J.E. Perdew, a native of San Bernardino, who celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday last Sunday, was the honored guest at a family gathering in Etiwanda. The party, a surprise to Mr. Perdew, was held at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perdew.
Mr. and Mrs. Perdew will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary next February. Mrs. Perdew, who is 77, also was born in San Bernardino.
Barbequed venison was the piece de resistance of the dinner, to which each member of the family contributed, and gifts were presented to the honored guest. Orchestra music and square dancing were enjoyed after dinner.
Sixty-five persons were present, including the couple's six sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Relph, son-in-law, were present from San Bernardino.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 23, Col. 3
Fri., Mar. 2, 1951
John (Joseph) Edward Perdew's Rites This Afternoon
ALTA LOMA, March 1 - Funeral services for John (Joseph) Edward Perdew, 87, retired rancher, who died Tuesday at his home, 102 Monte Vista street, will be conducted tomorrow, 2 p.m. at the Stone mortuary, 329 East Ninth street, Upland.
The Rev. Robert Price of Upland Methodist church will officiate. Interment will be in Bellevue cemetery, Ontario.
His death certificate contains the following information:
Name: Joseph Edward Perdew
Joseph was born Oct. 2, 1863 in CA. and he died Feb. 27, 1951 at 8:45 PM at
102 Monte Vista Street in Alta Loma, San Bernardino, CA.
His occupation was: Retired Rancher in the Vineyards industry.
His parents were: Alexander G. Perdew (birthplace unknown) and Sara Hawkinson (Hoskinson) Perdew, b. 'in TX.'
Cause of death was: Pneumonia -which he had suffered from for 3 days
- Due to Bronchiectasis (a chronic condition where the walls of the bronchi are thickened from inflammation and infection. People with bronchiectasis have periodic flare-ups of breathing difficulties) - which he had suffered from for 10 years.
The informant was his son, Earnest E. Perdew.
On some documents, Joseph's middle name is listed as 'Edward' and in some, 'Edwin'.
Joseph's grave marker lists him as "J. Edward Perdew" so that is what I am going with!
*Note regarding Joseph Perdew's middle name:
For years, I believed, like most researchers of this branch of the family, that Joseph's middle name was 'Edward' because that is the way he is listed on P.4 of the Genealogy of One Branch of The Hoskinson Family, compiled by Alice H. Wooldridge.
He is also listed as 'Edward' in the 1870, 1880 and 1930 U. S. censuses as well as in the CA. Death Index, his obituary, his death certificate, an 1899 newspaper article (see below) - and the 'Acknowledgments' page of the book, 'Light Over the Mountain'.
However, on his son, Earnest Edwin Perdew's delayed certificate of birth, dated Nov. 6, 1956, Joseph's middle name was listed as 'Edwin'. In the 1886, 1888, 1892, 1894 and 1898 Great (Voters) Registers of San Bernardino County, CA., the 1920 U. S. census, and his 1949 Ontario Cemetery Association receipt, he is listed as Joseph 'Edwin' Perdew.
Joseph Edward/Edwin Perdew was the 6th of 10 children born to:
Alexander Glenn/Garrison Perdew, b. 1829 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Apr. 16, 1894 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Sarah Mae Hoskinson, b. Mar. 6, 1836 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Mar. 8, 1914 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1870 U.S. census, 7 yr. old son, (Joseph) Edward Perdew, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his 40 yr. old father, Alexander Perdew, b. in OH.
33 yr. old mother, Sarah Perdew, b. in OH.
18 yr. old sister, Mary (Helen) Perdew, b. in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Rufus (Putnam) Perdew, b. in IA.
11 yr. old brother, (George) Franklin Perdew, b. in IA.
9 yr. old sister, (Texanna) Anna Kibby Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, (Ashbury) Ferdinand Perdew, b. in CA.
11 mth. old sister, Charlotte ('Lottie' Estella) Perdew, b. in CA.
In the Jul. 14, 1880 U.S. census, 18 yr. old (Joseph) Edward Perdew, a laborer, b. in CA., was living in Martins, San Bernardino, CA. with his
50 yr. old father, A.G.(Alexander Glenn) Perdew, a farmer, b. in NY.
45 yr. old mother, 'Della' (Sarah) Perdew, b. in NY.
15 yr. old brother, (Asbury Ferdinand) Fred Perdew, b. in CA.
11 yr. old sister, Charlotte 'Lottie Perdew', b. in CA.
7 yr. old sister (Ida) May Perdew, b. in CA.
5 yr. old sister, (Lucie Ophelia) Luti Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, Albert Perdew, b. in CA.
Both Alexander's & Della/Sarah's parents were 'b. in NY.'
Living next door were Alex's son, Rufus Putnam Perdew and his wife.
1889 - The San Bernardino City and County Directory listed J.E. Perdew as a viticulturist.
On Jan. 16, 1890, according to San Bernardino County Marriage records, 26 yr. old Joseph E. Perdew, b. in CA. and a resident of Grapeland & 17 yr. old Nettie Henderson, b. in CA. and a resident of Grapeland, were married in Grapeland, San Bernardino Co., CA.
by W. G. Cowen, Pastor of Rialto M. E. Church. As Nettie was a minor, her father, D. G. Henderson is recorded as having consented to said marriage.
Witnesses: Asbery F. Perdew, a resident of Grapeland, S. B., CA. and Emma Perdew, a resident of Grapeland, S. B., CA.
Joseph E. and Nettie Perdew's children were:
1) * Clarence Howard 'Howd' Perdew, b. Feb. 1, 1891 in Grapeland,
San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 5, 1959 in San Bernardino County, CA.
2) * Earnest Edward 'Pete' Perdew, b. Oct. 8, 1892 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jun. 10, 1981 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Earnest marr. Claire Dorothy (Clara Dora) Von Sien.
3) * Forest Seabury 'Ford' Perdew, b. Jan. 31, 1894 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 23, 1972 in CA. Ford marr. Icie Mae Marler (twice), Sophia Chlopkowiak and Ernestina Bernice Carpena Perdew.
4) * Florence Mabel Perdew, b. Mar. 23, 1895 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 4, 1979 in San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. first, Jim Gammon and second, Bob Andres.
5) * Robert Rolland Perdew, b. Mar. 11, 1897 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 1, 1982 in San Bernardino County, CA. Robert married Mabel Inez Marler (twice), Dora Maxwell and Edith Sophia Hatfield.
6) * John Lynn 'Link' Perdew, b. Apr. 25, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 12, 1996 in Chino, San Bernardino County, CA. He never married.
7. * Roy Allen 'Tom' Perdew, b. Jun. 19, 1904 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino Co., CA. (according to San Bernardino County Birth records) and d. Jan. 15, 1948 in Alta Loma, San Bernardino Co., CA. Tom never married.
8) * Chester A. (or James) 'Chet/Chess' Perdew, b. Aug. 28, 1907 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 12, 1935 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Chess marr. Mildred Letta Gotcher in 1926 and they separated in 1927.
9. * Kenneth Ray Perdew, b. Dec. 18, 1909 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 9, 1997 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Ken marr. Iona Hazel Martin.
10. * Ethel Vera 'Vee' Perdew, b. Jul. 16, 1912 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 20, 2005 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. Edwin Chester "Ed" Relph.
Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Tue., Feb. 18, 1890
Item from: REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Reported by Tibbot, Sweesy & Condee Abstract Company, Searchers of records, Abstracts, etc. Office adjoining Court House Yard, San Bernardino, California.
J E Perdew to Alex Henderson (*his brother-in-law) — S hf of SE qr of SW qr SE qr, sec 13, tp 1 N, r 6 W; also half interest of 1-16 interest in Cascade mining claim…. $400
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 5, Col. 4
Sat., Nov. 18, 1893
Excerpt from: AFTERNOON SESSION
E.T. Meyer, secretary of Grapeland irrigation district, having certified that to the board that a vacancy exists in the office of director of said district, and a petition having been filed with the board for the appointment of J.E. Perdew to fill said vacancy, it is therefore ordered that said J.E. Perdew be and he is hereby appointed director for division No. 4 of Grapeland irrigation district to fill the vacancy now existing.
Los Angeles Sunday Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 22, Col. 5
Sun., Dec. 17, 1893
SAN BERNARDINO BREVITIES
J. E. Perdew failed to qualify as a director of the Grapeland Irrigation District, and G. F. R. B. Perdew has been appointed in his stead.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Fri., Mar. 17, 1899
Excerpt from: KILLED AT A CROSSING
IT STRUCK THE BUGGY
The train was in charge of Engineer Wright A. Baldwin, with Fireman J. A. McFarland also in the cab. The accident occurred on the fireman's side of the engine, and McFarland thought the engine did not strike the vehicle, but that the horse plunged down the embankment, throwing out the occupants of the vehicle. The buggy wheel does not show the damage that would be expected to be caused by a collision with a locomotive, but there are several eyewitnesses who say that there is no doubt about the fact that the engine struck the buggy. William Henderson and J. E. Perdew were whitewashing a fence within 20 feet of the crossing, and saw the collision, and they say they cannot be mistaken about the engine striking the vehicle.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Thu., Oct. 5, 1899
A pleasant surprise birthday party was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Edward Perdew on G street. The evening was spent in music, games, dancing and partaking of elegant refreshments. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney (Ida May), Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perdew, Mrs. S. M. Perdew, Miss Josephine Delor, Miss Lottie Delor, Miss Maggie Henderson, Will and Arthur Henderson (and 11 others).
From a newspaper article, entitled:
PERDEW (misspelled 'Perdue') HERD IS DECLARED WINNER
To J. E. Perdew and sons, dairymen just below Eli Street on South Euclid Avenue, go the honors for having the blue ribbon herd for District No. 2 in California during the last four months. April, May, June and July found the Perdew (Perdue) herd the highest in the district, which takes in all this valley.
During July, Perdew had the high cow for butter fat for the district, the milk testing 70.3 B.F.M. The district average runs around 25 and the state average between 20 and 25, so it is seen that his cow ranks high.
Perdew's herd averaged, for the three months, about 30 B.F.M.
District No. 2 has led the state in high testing milk for the most of the time, and has never been below second place.
The herd is composed of Jersey and Holstein cattle, and is one of the finest in the state.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 5, Thur., Oct. 5, 1899
A pleasant surprise (35th) birthday party (for J. E. Perdew) was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Edward Perdew on G street. The evening was spent in music, games, dancing and partaking of elegant refreshments. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perdew, Mrs. S.M. Perdew, Mrs. E. Steiner, Mrs. Livermore, Miss Allie Brooks, Miss Julia Lackey, Miss Josephine Delor, Miss Lottie Delor, Miss Maggie Henderson, Miss Alice Kuhn, and Miss Ethel Livermore; Messrs. Frank Fowler, Albert Lackey, Arthur Heap, Will Henderson and Arthur Henderson.
In the 1900 U.S. census, 36 yr. old Jos. E. Perdew, a laborer at a foundry, b. Oct. 1863 in CA., was living in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
28 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. Mar. 1872 in CA.
9 yr. old son, Howard C. Perdew, b. Feb. 1891 in CA.
7 yr. old son, Earnest E. Perdew, b. Oct. 1892 in CA.
6 yr. old son, Forest C. Perdew, b. Jan. 1894 in CA.
5 yr. old daughter, Mabell F. Perdew, b. Mar. 1895 in CA.
3 yr. old son, Robt. Perdew, b. Mar. 1897 in CA. Nettie and Joseph were married in 1890 and had been marr. for 10 yrs.
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (Australia). Joseph's parents were both b. in OH.
Nettie was the mother of five children, all alive by this census.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4
Tue., Aug. 14, 1900
Item from: PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney and family, Alex. Henderson and family, J. E. Perdew and family, and Mrs. Perdew's mother, made up a party that spent Sunday at Long Beach.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 2
Mon., Jan. 6, 1902
Shot an Eagle
J. E. Perdew exhibited a gray eagle in town this morning, measuring six feet from tip to tip. He shot it at the mouth of Lyle creek canyon yesterday, where it was feeding on the carcass of a sheep.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Oct. 30, 1902
GRAPELAND VOTING PRECINCT
Polling place at Post office.
Inspectors - D. G. Henderson and Clark Gentry.
Judges - J. E. Perdew and D. S. Casey
Clerks - Haller and E. T. Myer
Ballot Clerks - D. A. Crawford and G. Garghecknick
In the 1910 U.S. census, 46 yr. old Joseph E. Perdew, a farmer on the home farm, b. in CA., was living in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old wife, Nettie J. Perdew, b. 1873 in CA.
19 yr. old son, Howard C. Perdew, a teamster working out, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Earnest E. Perdew, a farmer, doing general farm work, b. in CA.
16 yr. old son, Forrest S. Perdew, a laborer in a vineyard, b. in CA.
15. yr. old daughter, Mable F. Perdew, a student at school, b. in CA.
14 yr. old son, Robert R. Perdew, going to school, b. in CA.
8 yr. old son, John L. Perdew, b. in CA.
6 yr. old son, Roy A. Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old son, Chester A. Perdew, b. in CA.
4 mth. old son, Kenneth Pardew
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in TX. (OH.)
This was a first marriage for Nettie and Joseph. They married at age 20. Nettie was the mother of nine children, all alive by this census.
The 1910-1920 Etiwanda, CA. Voter's Register lists him as: 40 yr. old Joseph Edwin Perdew (He would have been 40 yrs. old in 1903.)
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 7, Fri., May 30, 1913
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew and family motored to San Bernardino Sunday to visit friends. Mr. Le Moyne Hazard and family and Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Henderson also motored in to spend Sunday with San Bernardino friends.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 1
Fri. morning, Mar. 13, 1914
Item from: ETIWANDA
The sympathy of the community is extended to R. P. and J. E. Perdew and their families in the loss of their mother, who passed away in San Bernardino Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday. E. T. Myers and son Arthur attended the services, the former being one of the pall bearers.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7
Fri., Jul. 24, 1914
Several members of the J.E. Perdew family were taken ill Saturday. Mrs. Perdew and one of the children being very ill. Medical aide was summoned and they are recovering nicely, although the cause of their illness was not ascertained.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 1
Fri. morning, Apr. 27, 1917
Item from: ETIWANDA
J. E. Perdew and family moved to the Day ranch the first of the week to spend the summer. James Gamon (Gammon) and family will occupy the Perdew home during their absence.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 4
Fri. morning, Apr. 19, 1918
Item from: ETIWANDA
Corporal Ernest (Earnest) Perdew arrived home Monday from American Lake for a 10 days' furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew. He is looking fine and feeling fine also. This is his first trip home.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Wed., Aug. 14, 1918
Item from: Etiwanda Correspondence
Sergeant Howard Perdew came up from North Island Friday for a weekend visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, Col. 2
Wed., Apr. 30, 1919
Item - Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew went to Los Angeles Saturday to meet their son, Sergeant Ernest (Earnest) Perdew of the 364th regiment. Sergeant Perdew hopes to receive his discharge soon and return to his home here.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Wed. morning, Feb. 11, 1920
Item from: ETIWANDA
Dr. A. L. Shepherd, who has been ill with the influenza and who was not making satisfactory progress in his recovery, was taken to Loma Linda the last of the week.
J. E. Perdew and family are recovering after a siege of the prevailing malady (influenza).
In the 1920 U.S. census, 56 yr. old Joseph Edwin Perdew, a farmer on a fruit farm, b. in CA., was living in Etiwanda, San Bernardino, CA. with his
47 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
28 yr. old son, Clarence Howard Perdew, a box maker at a packing house, b. in CA.
25 yr. old son, Forest Seabury Perdew, a miner doing tunnel work, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Lynn John Perdew, a box maker at a packing house, b. in CA.
15 yr. old son, Thomas Perdew, a farmer at home, b. in CA.
12 yr. old son, Chester James Perdew, b. in CA. 10 yr. old son, Kenneth Perdew, b. in CA.
7 yr. old daughter, Ethel Vera Perdew, b. in CA. Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in IA.
Nettie's parents, 77 yr. old David Glenn Henderson & 74 yr. old Matilda Caroline(Hawker) Henderson were living on one side of them and
Nettie and Joseph's 22 yr. old son, Robert Rolland Perdew & his 19 yr. old wife, Mabel Inez (Marler) Perdew were living on the other side.
Also living on nearby farms were:
22 yr. old Fred William Henderson and his 17 yr. old wife, Theodosia.
Nettie's 50 yr. old brother, Walter Scott Henderson, his 43 yr. old wife, Amanda and their 6 children.
38 yr. old Eulus Lee Marler and his 37 yr. old wife, Pearl Ethel Marler. Two of their daughters married Perdews.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 1
Sun., Apr. 22, 1923
Excerpt from: OIL PROMOTER BUYS BIG RANCH
ETIWANDA, April 20 - B. B. Wilson has disposed of 80 acres of his ranch here, known as the F. E. radar ranch, consideration $25,000, to an oil promoter. Mr. Wilson still owns 40 acres of land at the foothills, which contains a fine spring.
The A. D. Allen estate on Summit Street was sold a few days ago to Mr. McCann, whose brother bought the J. E. Perdew ranch a few months ago.
Chino Champion (Chino, CA.), P. 9, Fri., Jan. 8, 1926
Excerpt from COUNTY COW TESTING ASSOCIATION AWARDS MANY CUPS TO HIGH HERDS DURING 1925
CHINO DISTRICT UNIT WINNER OF TWO COUNTY SWEEPSTAKES
Tuesday was a red-letter day for the members of the San Bernardino County Cow Testing association, the annual meeting being held at the East Side Thimble Club headquarters in this city and the distribution of cups won in the 1925 contest being made.
J.E. Perdew and Sons, Chino, high herd of less than thirty cows.
J.E. Perdew and Sons, high five cows in herd of less than thirty cows.
Los Angeles Sunday Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 16, Col. 5 & 6
Sunday morning, Nov. 21, 1926
ITEM FROM: RHOADES & RHOADES Office, 2119 South Main St., Los Angeles
Expert Live Stock Auctioneers "Since 1887"
AUCTION
TUESDAY, NOV. 23rd, at 10 a.m., at the dairy, on Ely St. 3/4 mile east of Euclid and 1 1/2 miles south of ONTARIO, 66 DAIRY COWS and heifers. Tuberculin tested. The Farm Bureau Cow testing Records show this to be one of the heaviest producing herds in the State. J. E. Perdew & Sons, Owners.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4 & 5
Mon., Dec. 13, 1926
Excerpt from: CHINO HIGHEST IN CONTESTING
Ranchers of West End Are Owners of Animals Which Received Best Scores
With a production of 1560 pounds of milk and 88.9 pounds of butterfat, Violet, owned by the Brockmeier Brothers Dairy of Chino, won first place in the November competition of Division 1 of the Cow testing association, according to the report submitted by Cow Tester R. A. Elliott to Assistant Farm Advisor A. L. Campbell.
In Division 2, Diamond, the property of J. E. Perdew and Sons of Chino, won first place with the production of 1740 pounds of milk and 90.5 pounds of butterfat, according to the report of Cow Tester, C. V. Beekman.
In the 1930 U.S. census, 67 yr. old J. Edward Perdew, the proprietor of a campground/ grocery store, b. in CA., was living on a farm in Upland, San Bernardino, CA. with his
57 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
24 yr. old son, Thomas Perdew, a contractor/well driller, b. in CA.
22 yr. old married son, Chester Perdew, a laborer, working in the water well industry, b. in CA.
Chester's 3 yr. 8 mth. old daughter, Pattsie R. Perdew, b. in CA.
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (should be Australia).
Joseph's father was b. in IA. and his mother in OH.
Pattsie's father was b. in CA. and her mother in TX.
Joseph was 26 years old and Nettie was 17 when they married.
No one in the family was a military veteran.
*Note: J.E. Perdew was the proprietor of the H & H Auto Camp, a campground which provided small cabins with a few amenities designed for the accomodation of automobile tourists. There was a gas station and store as part of the operation.
*Note: Auto camps of this period often included 'kitchenettes', but showers and toilets were located in a central bathhouse. Campsite cabins were sometimes equipped with cots, chairs, and camp stoves, costing from 50c to 74c per night. By 1926, most cabins included a bed, table, benches and water pitcher.The camps attract many poor Dust Bowl Migrants from Oklahoma and Arkansas. In the fruit-picking area, many workers lived at auto camps near the fields, looking for farm labor jobs advertised in bulletins sent by California farmers promising an abundance of farm work opportunities in the Golden State.
In the 1940 U.S. census, 76 yr. old Joseph Perdew, living on a pension, b. in CA., was living at 272 Lavine in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with his
67 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
39 yr. old son, John Lynn Perdew, a ranch laborer, b. in CA.
36 yr. old son, Tom Perdew, a ranch laborer, b. in CA.
and 13 yr. old granddaughter, Ruth Patsey Perdew, b. in CA.
Joseph had attended 8 years of school and Nettie, six. John Lynn and Tom had completed one year of high school.
Living next door, at 277 Lavine, was Joseph & Nettie's 43 yr. old son, Robert R. Perdew, his 36 yr. old wife, Dora and their 10 yr. old son, Billy.
A Feb. 25, 1949 receipt from the Ontario Cemetery Association shows a final payment of $100 on the contract for two plots - Graves 5 & 6, Lot 24 in the Maple section. Received of:
Joseph 'Edwin' and Nettie J. Perdew.
The San Bernardino County Sun *San Bernardino, CA.), P. 41, Col. 4
Sun., Oct. 9, 1949
Perdew Family Enjoys Reunion At Etiwanda Home
J.E. Perdew, a native of San Bernardino, who celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday last Sunday, was the honored guest at a family gathering in Etiwanda. The party, a surprise to Mr. Perdew, was held at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perdew.
Mr. and Mrs. Perdew will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary next February. Mrs. Perdew, who is 77, also was born in San Bernardino.
Barbequed venison was the piece de resistance of the dinner, to which each member of the family contributed, and gifts were presented to the honored guest. Orchestra music and square dancing were enjoyed after dinner.
Sixty-five persons were present, including the couple's six sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Relph, son-in-law, were present from San Bernardino.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 23, Col. 3
Fri., Mar. 2, 1951
John (Joseph) Edward Perdew's Rites This Afternoon
ALTA LOMA, March 1 - Funeral services for John (Joseph) Edward Perdew, 87, retired rancher, who died Tuesday at his home, 102 Monte Vista street, will be conducted tomorrow, 2 p.m. at the Stone mortuary, 329 East Ninth street, Upland.
The Rev. Robert Price of Upland Methodist church will officiate. Interment will be in Bellevue cemetery, Ontario.
His death certificate contains the following information:
Name: Joseph Edward Perdew
Joseph was born Oct. 2, 1863 in CA. and he died Feb. 27, 1951 at 8:45 PM at
102 Monte Vista Street in Alta Loma, San Bernardino, CA.
His occupation was: Retired Rancher in the Vineyards industry.
His parents were: Alexander G. Perdew (birthplace unknown) and Sara Hawkinson (Hoskinson) Perdew, b. 'in TX.'
Cause of death was: Pneumonia -which he had suffered from for 3 days
- Due to Bronchiectasis (a chronic condition where the walls of the bronchi are thickened from inflammation and infection. People with bronchiectasis have periodic flare-ups of breathing difficulties) - which he had suffered from for 10 years.
The informant was his son, Earnest E. Perdew.
Joseph's grave marker lists him as "J. Edward Perdew" so that is what I am going with!
*Note regarding Joseph Perdew's middle name:
For years, I believed, like most researchers of this branch of the family, that Joseph's middle name was 'Edward' because that is the way he is listed on P.4 of the Genealogy of One Branch of The Hoskinson Family, compiled by Alice H. Wooldridge.
He is also listed as 'Edward' in the 1870, 1880 and 1930 U. S. censuses as well as in the CA. Death Index, his obituary, his death certificate, an 1899 newspaper article (see below) - and the 'Acknowledgments' page of the book, 'Light Over the Mountain'.
However, on his son, Earnest Edwin Perdew's delayed certificate of birth, dated Nov. 6, 1956, Joseph's middle name was listed as 'Edwin'. In the 1886, 1888, 1892, 1894 and 1898 Great (Voters) Registers of San Bernardino County, CA., the 1920 U. S. census, and his 1949 Ontario Cemetery Association receipt, he is listed as Joseph 'Edwin' Perdew.
Joseph Edward/Edwin Perdew was the 6th of 10 children born to:
Alexander Glenn/Garrison Perdew, b. 1829 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Apr. 16, 1894 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Sarah Mae Hoskinson, b. Mar. 6, 1836 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Mar. 8, 1914 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
In the 1870 U.S. census, 7 yr. old son, (Joseph) Edward Perdew, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his 40 yr. old father, Alexander Perdew, b. in OH.
33 yr. old mother, Sarah Perdew, b. in OH.
18 yr. old sister, Mary (Helen) Perdew, b. in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Rufus (Putnam) Perdew, b. in IA.
11 yr. old brother, (George) Franklin Perdew, b. in IA.
9 yr. old sister, (Texanna) Anna Kibby Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, (Ashbury) Ferdinand Perdew, b. in CA.
11 mth. old sister, Charlotte ('Lottie' Estella) Perdew, b. in CA.
In the Jul. 14, 1880 U.S. census, 18 yr. old (Joseph) Edward Perdew, a laborer, b. in CA., was living in Martins, San Bernardino, CA. with his
50 yr. old father, A.G.(Alexander Glenn) Perdew, a farmer, b. in NY.
45 yr. old mother, 'Della' (Sarah) Perdew, b. in NY.
15 yr. old brother, (Asbury Ferdinand) Fred Perdew, b. in CA.
11 yr. old sister, Charlotte 'Lottie Perdew', b. in CA.
7 yr. old sister (Ida) May Perdew, b. in CA.
5 yr. old sister, (Lucie Ophelia) Luti Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, Albert Perdew, b. in CA.
Both Alexander's & Della/Sarah's parents were 'b. in NY.'
Living next door were Alex's son, Rufus Putnam Perdew and his wife.
1889 - The San Bernardino City and County Directory listed J.E. Perdew as a viticulturist.
On Jan. 16, 1890, according to San Bernardino County Marriage records, 26 yr. old Joseph E. Perdew, b. in CA. and a resident of Grapeland & 17 yr. old Nettie Henderson, b. in CA. and a resident of Grapeland, were married in Grapeland, San Bernardino Co., CA.
by W. G. Cowen, Pastor of Rialto M. E. Church. As Nettie was a minor, her father, D. G. Henderson is recorded as having consented to said marriage.
Witnesses: Asbery F. Perdew, a resident of Grapeland, S. B., CA. and Emma Perdew, a resident of Grapeland, S. B., CA.
Joseph E. and Nettie Perdew's children were:
1) * Clarence Howard 'Howd' Perdew, b. Feb. 1, 1891 in Grapeland,
San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 5, 1959 in San Bernardino County, CA.
2) * Earnest Edward 'Pete' Perdew, b. Oct. 8, 1892 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jun. 10, 1981 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Earnest marr. Claire Dorothy (Clara Dora) Von Sien.
3) * Forest Seabury 'Ford' Perdew, b. Jan. 31, 1894 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 23, 1972 in CA. Ford marr. Icie Mae Marler (twice), Sophia Chlopkowiak and Ernestina Bernice Carpena Perdew.
4) * Florence Mabel Perdew, b. Mar. 23, 1895 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 4, 1979 in San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. first, Jim Gammon and second, Bob Andres.
5) * Robert Rolland Perdew, b. Mar. 11, 1897 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 1, 1982 in San Bernardino County, CA. Robert married Mabel Inez Marler (twice), Dora Maxwell and Edith Sophia Hatfield.
6) * John Lynn 'Link' Perdew, b. Apr. 25, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 12, 1996 in Chino, San Bernardino County, CA. He never married.
7. * Roy Allen 'Tom' Perdew, b. Jun. 19, 1904 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino Co., CA. (according to San Bernardino County Birth records) and d. Jan. 15, 1948 in Alta Loma, San Bernardino Co., CA. Tom never married.
8) * Chester A. (or James) 'Chet/Chess' Perdew, b. Aug. 28, 1907 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 12, 1935 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Chess marr. Mildred Letta Gotcher in 1926 and they separated in 1927.
9. * Kenneth Ray Perdew, b. Dec. 18, 1909 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 9, 1997 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Ken marr. Iona Hazel Martin.
10. * Ethel Vera 'Vee' Perdew, b. Jul. 16, 1912 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 20, 2005 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. Edwin Chester "Ed" Relph.
Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Tue., Feb. 18, 1890
Item from: REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Reported by Tibbot, Sweesy & Condee Abstract Company, Searchers of records, Abstracts, etc. Office adjoining Court House Yard, San Bernardino, California.
J E Perdew to Alex Henderson (*his brother-in-law) — S hf of SE qr of SW qr SE qr, sec 13, tp 1 N, r 6 W; also half interest of 1-16 interest in Cascade mining claim…. $400
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 5, Col. 4
Sat., Nov. 18, 1893
Excerpt from: AFTERNOON SESSION
E.T. Meyer, secretary of Grapeland irrigation district, having certified that to the board that a vacancy exists in the office of director of said district, and a petition having been filed with the board for the appointment of J.E. Perdew to fill said vacancy, it is therefore ordered that said J.E. Perdew be and he is hereby appointed director for division No. 4 of Grapeland irrigation district to fill the vacancy now existing.
Los Angeles Sunday Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 22, Col. 5
Sun., Dec. 17, 1893
SAN BERNARDINO BREVITIES
J. E. Perdew failed to qualify as a director of the Grapeland Irrigation District, and G. F. R. B. Perdew has been appointed in his stead.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Fri., Mar. 17, 1899
Excerpt from: KILLED AT A CROSSING
IT STRUCK THE BUGGY
The train was in charge of Engineer Wright A. Baldwin, with Fireman J. A. McFarland also in the cab. The accident occurred on the fireman's side of the engine, and McFarland thought the engine did not strike the vehicle, but that the horse plunged down the embankment, throwing out the occupants of the vehicle. The buggy wheel does not show the damage that would be expected to be caused by a collision with a locomotive, but there are several eyewitnesses who say that there is no doubt about the fact that the engine struck the buggy. William Henderson and J. E. Perdew were whitewashing a fence within 20 feet of the crossing, and saw the collision, and they say they cannot be mistaken about the engine striking the vehicle.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Thu., Oct. 5, 1899
A pleasant surprise birthday party was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Edward Perdew on G street. The evening was spent in music, games, dancing and partaking of elegant refreshments. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney (Ida May), Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perdew, Mrs. S. M. Perdew, Miss Josephine Delor, Miss Lottie Delor, Miss Maggie Henderson, Will and Arthur Henderson (and 11 others).
From a newspaper article, entitled:
PERDEW (misspelled 'Perdue') HERD IS DECLARED WINNER
To J. E. Perdew and sons, dairymen just below Eli Street on South Euclid Avenue, go the honors for having the blue ribbon herd for District No. 2 in California during the last four months. April, May, June and July found the Perdew (Perdue) herd the highest in the district, which takes in all this valley.
During July, Perdew had the high cow for butter fat for the district, the milk testing 70.3 B.F.M. The district average runs around 25 and the state average between 20 and 25, so it is seen that his cow ranks high.
Perdew's herd averaged, for the three months, about 30 B.F.M.
District No. 2 has led the state in high testing milk for the most of the time, and has never been below second place.
The herd is composed of Jersey and Holstein cattle, and is one of the finest in the state.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 5, Thur., Oct. 5, 1899
A pleasant surprise (35th) birthday party (for J. E. Perdew) was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Edward Perdew on G street. The evening was spent in music, games, dancing and partaking of elegant refreshments. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perdew, Mrs. S.M. Perdew, Mrs. E. Steiner, Mrs. Livermore, Miss Allie Brooks, Miss Julia Lackey, Miss Josephine Delor, Miss Lottie Delor, Miss Maggie Henderson, Miss Alice Kuhn, and Miss Ethel Livermore; Messrs. Frank Fowler, Albert Lackey, Arthur Heap, Will Henderson and Arthur Henderson.
In the 1900 U.S. census, 36 yr. old Jos. E. Perdew, a laborer at a foundry, b. Oct. 1863 in CA., was living in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with his
28 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. Mar. 1872 in CA.
9 yr. old son, Howard C. Perdew, b. Feb. 1891 in CA.
7 yr. old son, Earnest E. Perdew, b. Oct. 1892 in CA.
6 yr. old son, Forest C. Perdew, b. Jan. 1894 in CA.
5 yr. old daughter, Mabell F. Perdew, b. Mar. 1895 in CA.
3 yr. old son, Robt. Perdew, b. Mar. 1897 in CA. Nettie and Joseph were married in 1890 and had been marr. for 10 yrs.
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (Australia). Joseph's parents were both b. in OH.
Nettie was the mother of five children, all alive by this census.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4
Tue., Aug. 14, 1900
Item from: PERSONAL
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney and family, Alex. Henderson and family, J. E. Perdew and family, and Mrs. Perdew's mother, made up a party that spent Sunday at Long Beach.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 2
Mon., Jan. 6, 1902
Shot an Eagle
J. E. Perdew exhibited a gray eagle in town this morning, measuring six feet from tip to tip. He shot it at the mouth of Lyle creek canyon yesterday, where it was feeding on the carcass of a sheep.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Thu., Oct. 30, 1902
GRAPELAND VOTING PRECINCT
Polling place at Post office.
Inspectors - D. G. Henderson and Clark Gentry.
Judges - J. E. Perdew and D. S. Casey
Clerks - Haller and E. T. Myer
Ballot Clerks - D. A. Crawford and G. Garghecknick
In the 1910 U.S. census, 46 yr. old Joseph E. Perdew, a farmer on the home farm, b. in CA., was living in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with his
37 yr. old wife, Nettie J. Perdew, b. 1873 in CA.
19 yr. old son, Howard C. Perdew, a teamster working out, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Earnest E. Perdew, a farmer, doing general farm work, b. in CA.
16 yr. old son, Forrest S. Perdew, a laborer in a vineyard, b. in CA.
15. yr. old daughter, Mable F. Perdew, a student at school, b. in CA.
14 yr. old son, Robert R. Perdew, going to school, b. in CA.
8 yr. old son, John L. Perdew, b. in CA.
6 yr. old son, Roy A. Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old son, Chester A. Perdew, b. in CA.
4 mth. old son, Kenneth Pardew
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in TX. (OH.)
This was a first marriage for Nettie and Joseph. They married at age 20. Nettie was the mother of nine children, all alive by this census.
The 1910-1920 Etiwanda, CA. Voter's Register lists him as: 40 yr. old Joseph Edwin Perdew (He would have been 40 yrs. old in 1903.)
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino), P. 7, Fri., May 30, 1913
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew and family motored to San Bernardino Sunday to visit friends. Mr. Le Moyne Hazard and family and Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Henderson also motored in to spend Sunday with San Bernardino friends.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 1
Fri. morning, Mar. 13, 1914
Item from: ETIWANDA
The sympathy of the community is extended to R. P. and J. E. Perdew and their families in the loss of their mother, who passed away in San Bernardino Sunday. Funeral services were held Tuesday. E. T. Myers and son Arthur attended the services, the former being one of the pall bearers.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7
Fri., Jul. 24, 1914
Several members of the J.E. Perdew family were taken ill Saturday. Mrs. Perdew and one of the children being very ill. Medical aide was summoned and they are recovering nicely, although the cause of their illness was not ascertained.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 1
Fri. morning, Apr. 27, 1917
Item from: ETIWANDA
J. E. Perdew and family moved to the Day ranch the first of the week to spend the summer. James Gamon (Gammon) and family will occupy the Perdew home during their absence.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 4
Fri. morning, Apr. 19, 1918
Item from: ETIWANDA
Corporal Ernest (Earnest) Perdew arrived home Monday from American Lake for a 10 days' furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew. He is looking fine and feeling fine also. This is his first trip home.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Wed., Aug. 14, 1918
Item from: Etiwanda Correspondence
Sergeant Howard Perdew came up from North Island Friday for a weekend visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 11, Col. 2
Wed., Apr. 30, 1919
Item - Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Perdew went to Los Angeles Saturday to meet their son, Sergeant Ernest (Earnest) Perdew of the 364th regiment. Sergeant Perdew hopes to receive his discharge soon and return to his home here.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3
Wed. morning, Feb. 11, 1920
Item from: ETIWANDA
Dr. A. L. Shepherd, who has been ill with the influenza and who was not making satisfactory progress in his recovery, was taken to Loma Linda the last of the week.
J. E. Perdew and family are recovering after a siege of the prevailing malady (influenza).
In the 1920 U.S. census, 56 yr. old Joseph Edwin Perdew, a farmer on a fruit farm, b. in CA., was living in Etiwanda, San Bernardino, CA. with his
47 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
28 yr. old son, Clarence Howard Perdew, a box maker at a packing house, b. in CA.
25 yr. old son, Forest Seabury Perdew, a miner doing tunnel work, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Lynn John Perdew, a box maker at a packing house, b. in CA.
15 yr. old son, Thomas Perdew, a farmer at home, b. in CA.
12 yr. old son, Chester James Perdew, b. in CA. 10 yr. old son, Kenneth Perdew, b. in CA.
7 yr. old daughter, Ethel Vera Perdew, b. in CA. Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in IA.
Nettie's parents, 77 yr. old David Glenn Henderson & 74 yr. old Matilda Caroline(Hawker) Henderson were living on one side of them and
Nettie and Joseph's 22 yr. old son, Robert Rolland Perdew & his 19 yr. old wife, Mabel Inez (Marler) Perdew were living on the other side.
Also living on nearby farms were:
22 yr. old Fred William Henderson and his 17 yr. old wife, Theodosia.
Nettie's 50 yr. old brother, Walter Scott Henderson, his 43 yr. old wife, Amanda and their 6 children.
38 yr. old Eulus Lee Marler and his 37 yr. old wife, Pearl Ethel Marler. Two of their daughters married Perdews.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 1
Sun., Apr. 22, 1923
Excerpt from: OIL PROMOTER BUYS BIG RANCH
ETIWANDA, April 20 - B. B. Wilson has disposed of 80 acres of his ranch here, known as the F. E. radar ranch, consideration $25,000, to an oil promoter. Mr. Wilson still owns 40 acres of land at the foothills, which contains a fine spring.
The A. D. Allen estate on Summit Street was sold a few days ago to Mr. McCann, whose brother bought the J. E. Perdew ranch a few months ago.
Chino Champion (Chino, CA.), P. 9, Fri., Jan. 8, 1926
Excerpt from COUNTY COW TESTING ASSOCIATION AWARDS MANY CUPS TO HIGH HERDS DURING 1925
CHINO DISTRICT UNIT WINNER OF TWO COUNTY SWEEPSTAKES
Tuesday was a red-letter day for the members of the San Bernardino County Cow Testing association, the annual meeting being held at the East Side Thimble Club headquarters in this city and the distribution of cups won in the 1925 contest being made.
J.E. Perdew and Sons, Chino, high herd of less than thirty cows.
J.E. Perdew and Sons, high five cows in herd of less than thirty cows.
Los Angeles Sunday Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 16, Col. 5 & 6
Sunday morning, Nov. 21, 1926
ITEM FROM: RHOADES & RHOADES Office, 2119 South Main St., Los Angeles
Expert Live Stock Auctioneers "Since 1887"
AUCTION
TUESDAY, NOV. 23rd, at 10 a.m., at the dairy, on Ely St. 3/4 mile east of Euclid and 1 1/2 miles south of ONTARIO, 66 DAIRY COWS and heifers. Tuberculin tested. The Farm Bureau Cow testing Records show this to be one of the heaviest producing herds in the State. J. E. Perdew & Sons, Owners.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4 & 5
Mon., Dec. 13, 1926
Excerpt from: CHINO HIGHEST IN CONTESTING
Ranchers of West End Are Owners of Animals Which Received Best Scores
With a production of 1560 pounds of milk and 88.9 pounds of butterfat, Violet, owned by the Brockmeier Brothers Dairy of Chino, won first place in the November competition of Division 1 of the Cow testing association, according to the report submitted by Cow Tester R. A. Elliott to Assistant Farm Advisor A. L. Campbell.
In Division 2, Diamond, the property of J. E. Perdew and Sons of Chino, won first place with the production of 1740 pounds of milk and 90.5 pounds of butterfat, according to the report of Cow Tester, C. V. Beekman.
In the 1930 U.S. census, 67 yr. old J. Edward Perdew, the proprietor of a campground/ grocery store, b. in CA., was living on a farm in Upland, San Bernardino, CA. with his
57 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
24 yr. old son, Thomas Perdew, a contractor/well driller, b. in CA.
22 yr. old married son, Chester Perdew, a laborer, working in the water well industry, b. in CA.
Chester's 3 yr. 8 mth. old daughter, Pattsie R. Perdew, b. in CA.
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (should be Australia).
Joseph's father was b. in IA. and his mother in OH.
Pattsie's father was b. in CA. and her mother in TX.
Joseph was 26 years old and Nettie was 17 when they married.
No one in the family was a military veteran.
*Note: J.E. Perdew was the proprietor of the H & H Auto Camp, a campground which provided small cabins with a few amenities designed for the accomodation of automobile tourists. There was a gas station and store as part of the operation.
*Note: Auto camps of this period often included 'kitchenettes', but showers and toilets were located in a central bathhouse. Campsite cabins were sometimes equipped with cots, chairs, and camp stoves, costing from 50c to 74c per night. By 1926, most cabins included a bed, table, benches and water pitcher.The camps attract many poor Dust Bowl Migrants from Oklahoma and Arkansas. In the fruit-picking area, many workers lived at auto camps near the fields, looking for farm labor jobs advertised in bulletins sent by California farmers promising an abundance of farm work opportunities in the Golden State.
In the 1940 U.S. census, 76 yr. old Joseph Perdew, living on a pension, b. in CA., was living at 272 Lavine in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with his
67 yr. old wife, Nettie Perdew, b. abt. 1873 in CA.
39 yr. old son, John Lynn Perdew, a ranch laborer, b. in CA.
36 yr. old son, Tom Perdew, a ranch laborer, b. in CA.
and 13 yr. old granddaughter, Ruth Patsey Perdew, b. in CA.
Joseph had attended 8 years of school and Nettie, six. John Lynn and Tom had completed one year of high school.
Living next door, at 277 Lavine, was Joseph & Nettie's 43 yr. old son, Robert R. Perdew, his 36 yr. old wife, Dora and their 10 yr. old son, Billy.
A Feb. 25, 1949 receipt from the Ontario Cemetery Association shows a final payment of $100 on the contract for two plots - Graves 5 & 6, Lot 24 in the Maple section. Received of:
Joseph 'Edwin' and Nettie J. Perdew.
The San Bernardino County Sun *San Bernardino, CA.), P. 41, Col. 4
Sun., Oct. 9, 1949
Perdew Family Enjoys Reunion At Etiwanda Home
J.E. Perdew, a native of San Bernardino, who celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday last Sunday, was the honored guest at a family gathering in Etiwanda. The party, a surprise to Mr. Perdew, was held at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perdew.
Mr. and Mrs. Perdew will celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary next February. Mrs. Perdew, who is 77, also was born in San Bernardino.
Barbequed venison was the piece de resistance of the dinner, to which each member of the family contributed, and gifts were presented to the honored guest. Orchestra music and square dancing were enjoyed after dinner.
Sixty-five persons were present, including the couple's six sons, two daughters, 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Relph, son-in-law, were present from San Bernardino.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 23, Col. 3
Fri., Mar. 2, 1951
John (Joseph) Edward Perdew's Rites This Afternoon
ALTA LOMA, March 1 - Funeral services for John (Joseph) Edward Perdew, 87, retired rancher, who died Tuesday at his home, 102 Monte Vista street, will be conducted tomorrow, 2 p.m. at the Stone mortuary, 329 East Ninth street, Upland.
The Rev. Robert Price of Upland Methodist church will officiate. Interment will be in Bellevue cemetery, Ontario.
His death certificate contains the following information:
Name: Joseph Edward Perdew
Joseph was born Oct. 2, 1863 in CA. and he died Feb. 27, 1951 at 8:45 PM at
102 Monte Vista Street in Alta Loma, San Bernardino, CA.
His occupation was: Retired Rancher in the Vineyards industry.
His parents were: Alexander G. Perdew (birthplace unknown) and Sara Hawkinson (Hoskinson) Perdew, b. 'in TX.'
Cause of death was: Pneumonia -which he had suffered from for 3 days
- Due to Bronchiectasis (a chronic condition where the walls of the bronchi are thickened from inflammation and infection. People with bronchiectasis have periodic flare-ups of breathing difficulties) - which he had suffered from for 10 years.
The informant was his son, Earnest E. Perdew.
Family Members
Siblings
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Mary Helen Perdew Kennedy
1853–1917
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Rufus Putnam "Putt" Perdew Sr
1854–1939
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George Franklin "Frank" Perdew
1858–1943
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Anna Kibby Perdew Peterson
1860–1944
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Asbury Ferdinand "Fred/Fade/Fay" Perdew
1867–1902
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Charlotte Estelle "Lottie" Perdew Henderson
1869–1922
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Ida May Perdew Carlson
1873–1949
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Lutie Perdew Huffman
1874–1918
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Alfred B Perdew
1878–1883
Children
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Clarence Howard "Howd" Perdew
1891–1959
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SGT Earnest Edwin "'Earn'" Perdew
1892–1981
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Forest Seabury "Ford" Perdew
1894–1972
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Mabel Florence Perdew Andres
1895–1979
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Robert Rolland "Bob" Perdew
1897–1982
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John Lynn "Lynk" Perdew
1902–1996
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Roy Allen "Tom" Perdew
1904–1948
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Chester James "Chess" Perdew
1907–1935
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Kenneth Ray "Ken" Perdew
1909–1997
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Vera Ethel Perdew Relph
1912–2005
