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William Lane1 Topping was born on 26 Jul 1825 in Southampton, Suffolk Co., NY. He died on 21 Dec 1912 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. He married Mariquita Jessie Rojas She was born in 1825 in Talcahuano, Bio-Bio Provence, Chile. She died on 27 Apr 1895 in Napa, Napa Co., CA.

William Lane Topping and Mariquita Jessie Rojas had the following child:

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Edward William2 Topping was born on 13 Feb 1855 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. He died on 25 Oct 1943 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He married Maria Jesus (Mary) Barba, daughter of Deboras Barba and Veronica Peralta, on 22 Oct 1877 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. She was born on 10 Oct 1855 in Sonora, Mexico. She died on 08 Jan 1950 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

Notes for Edward William Topping:

Edward is listed in the 1898 Great Register of Voters as a farmer in Hildreth (O'Neals PO) described as 5'8" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, and black hair.

In 1900 Edward was a miner in 5th Township, Madera Co. with wife Maria, 8 children, and mother-in-law Veronica Barba. In 1920 he was a gold miner in Township 3, Madera Co., with Maria, 7 children, and grandson Ernest. In 1920 he was a rancher in Township 5 with Mary and sons Ed and William. In 1930 he and Mary lived in the 5th Townwhip with grandson Ernest.

1942 Fresno Directory: Edw (Mary J) r2970 Washn av.

Obituary - Madera Tribune, October 25, 1943:

E. TOPPING, SR., CLAIMED BY DEATH

Death claimed Edward Topping, Sr., 86, Sunday about 1 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Crow, in Fresno. Topping, a native of Napa, had been a resident of Madera county since 1888.

Survivors are: His widow, Mary J. Topping of O'Neals: 3 daughters, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Josephine Westrop of Fresno, and Mrs. Mary Cosio of Rio Vista; 3 sons, Dolores of O’Neals, Fred of Rio Vista, Ed of El Cerrito and William of Fresno; 1 brother, Charlie Topping, and 1 step-brother, Robert Oliveras, both of Napa; 4 step-sisters of Napa and 21 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Services will be held tomorrow at 9 o'clock at the Catholic church. Burial will take place at the old family plot near O’Neals at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Obituary – Fresno Bee, October 26, 1943:

EDWARD TOPPING

MADERA (Madera Co.) Oct. 26 –

Last rites were conducted today in the Madera Catholic Church for Edward Topping, 86, a native of Napa and resident of Madera County for 55 years.

He is survived by his widow. Mrs. Mary J. Topping; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Crow and Mrs. Josephine Westrop, Fresno, and Mrs. Mary Cosio, Rio Vista: four sons. Dolores Topping, O'Neals: Fred Topping, Rio Vista: Ed Topping. El Cerrito, and William Topping Fresno: a brother and stepbrother, and four stepsisters.

Burial was in the family plot near O'Neals.

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Edward William2 Topping (William Lane1) was born on 13 Feb 1855 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. He died on 25 Oct 1943 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He married Maria Jesus (Mary) Barba, daughter of Deboras Barba and Veronica Peralta, on 22 Oct 1877 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. She was born on 10 Oct 1855 in Sonora, Mexico. She died on 08 Jan 1950 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

Notes for Edward William Topping:

Edward is listed in the 1898 Great Register of Voters as a farmer in Hildreth (O'Neals PO) described as 5'8" tall, dark complexion, black eyes, and black hair.

In 1900 Edward was a miner in 5th Township, Madera Co. with wife Maria, 8 children, and mother-in-law Veronica Barba. In 1920 he was a gold miner in Township 3, Madera Co., with Maria, 7 children, and grandson Ernest. In 1920 he was a rancher in Township 5 with Mary and sons Ed and William. In 1930 he and Mary lived in the 5th Townwhip with grandson Ernest.

1942 Fresno Directory:

Edw (Mary J) r2970 Washn av.

Obituary - Madera Tribune, October 25, 1943:

E. TOPPING, SR., CLAIMED BY DEATH

Death claimed Edward Topping, Sr., 86, Sunday about 1 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Crow, in Fresno. Topping, a native of Napa, had been a resident of Madera county since 1888.

Survivors are: His widow, Mary J. Topping of O'Neals: 3 daughters, Mrs. Crow, Mrs. Josephine Westrop of Fresno, and Mrs. Mary Cosio of Rio Vista; 3 sons, Dolores of O’Neals, Fred of Rio Vista, Ed of El Cerrito and William of Fresno; 1 brother, Charlie Topping, and 1 step-brother, Robert Oliveras, both of Napa; 4 step-sisters of Napa and 21 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Services will be held tomorrow at 9 o'clock at the Catholic church. Burial will take place at the old family plot near O’Neals at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.

Obituary – Fresno Bee, October 26, 1943:

EDWARD TOPPING

MADERA (Madera Co.) Oct. 26 –

Last rites were conducted today in the Madera Catholic Church for Edward Topping, 86, a native of Napa and resident of Madera County for 55 years.

He is survived by his widow. Mrs. Mary J. Topping; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Crow and Mrs. Josephine Westrop, Fresno, and Mrs. Mary Cosio, Rio Vista: four sons. Dolores Topping, O'Neals: Fred Topping, Rio Vista: Ed Topping. El Cerrito, and William Topping Fresno: a brother and stepbrother, and four stepsisters.

Burial was in the family plot near O'Neals.

Notes for Maria Jesus (Mary) Barba:

Obituary - Fresno Bee, January 9, 1950:

Mrs. Mary Topping Dies At Age Of 94 Mrs.

Mary Topping, 94, an early day O'Neal's settler and a resident of Fresno since 1941, died yesterday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Westrop at 2970 Washington Avenue. She suffered a stroke of paralysis 14 years ago but had been bedridden only the last two months.

Mrs. Topping was the widow of Edward Topping, a stockman and farmer who died six years ago. She was born in Sonora, Mexico, and came to the United States with her parents, settling in Napa, when she was 6 years old.

She and Topping were married in Napa and moved to the O'Neal's district in 1889. The couple reared a family of 12 children, seven of whom survive. Mr. and Mrs. Topping moved to Fresno nearly nine years ago. The other surviving children are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Crow of Fresno and Mrs. Mary Cosio of Rio Vista: four sons, Dolores Topping of O'Neal's, Fred Topping of Rio Vista, Edward Topping of Riverbank and William Topping of Fresno: 19 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

The funeral arrangements will be announced by Yost Webb. The rosary will be recited at 8 PM tomorrow in the Yost Webb Chapel. A requiem mass will be celebrated at 10:45 AM Wednesday in the St. John's Cathedral. Burial will be in the family plot near O'Neal's.

Edward William Topping and Maria Jesus (Mary) Barba had the following children:

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Josephine A. (Josie)3 Topping was born on 17 Jul 1878 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. She died on 06 Dec 1973 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. She married Robert H. Westrup He was born about 1882 in OR. He died on 22 Nov 1936 in Fresno Co., CA.

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Delphine Pauline Topping was born on 17 Aug 1879 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. She died on 05 Apr 1940 in Madera, Madera Co., CA. She married (1) Louis J. Rojas He was born in Mar 1869 in CA. She married (2) Matthew Markle He was born on 19 Nov 1875 in CA. He died on 01 Feb 1956 in Fresno Co., CA.

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Florentino Topping was born on 07 Feb 1881 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. He died on 15 May 1928 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He married Muriel Constance Platt on 25 Jun 1917 in Fresno Co., CA. She was born in 1898. She died in 1987.

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Dolores Barba Topping was born on 11 Feb 1884 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. He died on 10 May 1964 in Madera, Madera Co., CA (Burial Topping Ranch Cemetery). He married (1) Rosie Durazo on 17 Oct 1906 in Madera Co., CA. She was born in 1884 in Fresno Co., CA. She died on 24 May 1910 in Clovis, Fresno Co., CA. He married (2) Carmelita Romero on 13 Dec 1919 in Madera Co., CA. She was born on 05 Oct 1902 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. She died on 24 Feb 1965 in Madra Hospital, Madera Co., CA (Burial Topping Ranch Cemetery).

Notes for Dolores Barba Topping:

In 1950 Dolores was a cattle rancer in O'Neals with wife Carmelita and family.

Obitury - Madera Tribune - May 12, 1964:

Dolores Topping Dies At 80

Dolores Topping, 80, a resident of the Coarsegold area for more than three quarters of a century, died Sunday in a local hospital after a long illness.

Born in Napa, he came to Madera County 76 years ago with his parents. His father homesteaded in Hildreth in 1888. setting his family up on a 320-acre ranch which still remains the headquarters for the Topping cattle operation. The ranch has now grown to 2.100 acres, extending to the San Joaquin River.

When Dolores Topping was 12 years old he quit school to go to work. One of his first jobs was on a threshing machine crew, putting in 16 hours a day.

Two years ago, Mr. Topping was named marshal for the Coarsegold Rodeo, and ho rode his 32-year-old horse Brownie, on whom he had put in many long hours in the saddle.

He is survived by his wife Carmelita; five sons, Leonard and Teeny of O'Neals; Paul, John and Ernie of Madera: and two daughters. Mrs. Dorothy Adams. North Fork and Mrs. Dolores Brown Fresno; 12 grandchildren: and three great grandchildren; two brothers. William of Fresno, and Edward of Stockton; and two sisters Mrs. Josephine Westrup and Mrs. Maggie Crew, both of Fresno.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church. Rosary will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Jay Funeral Chapel. Burial will be on Table Top Mountain of the Topping Ranch.

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Fred Luciano Topping was born on 07 Jan 1886 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. He died on 01 Jul 1956 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA (Burial Topping Ranch Cemetery).

Notes for Fred Luciano Topping:

Obituary - Madera Tribune - July 3, 1956

Service Planned For Fred Topping Pioneer Rancher

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Jay chapel for Fred Topping, 70, who died in a Fresno Hospital Sunday evening.

Topping's death followed a recent period of failing health.

The long time Madera county resident moved to O’Neals with I his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Topping, in 1888 where his father was active in ranching.

He was a former sheep shearer.

Topping was a native of Napa, Calif. He had resided for the last six years with his sister, Mrs. Josephine Westrop, in Fresno.

Besides Mrs. Westrop, he Is survived by two other sisters, Mrs. Margaret Crow also of Fresno and Mrs. Mary Cosio of Oakland He also leaves three brothers, Dolores Topping of O’Neals, Fdward Topping of Riverbank and William Topping of Fresno.

Interment will be at the Topping Ranch at O'Neals with the R. C. Jay and Son mortuary in charge of arrangements.

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Pablo Edward (Paul) Topping was born on 15 Jan 1889 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. He died on 07 May 1914 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA.

Notes for Pablo Edward (Paul) Topping:

Obituary - Madera Mercury - May 8, 1914

RIDER’S NECK BROKEN BY HORSE

Paul E. Topping Killed Yesterday At Point One Mile From Coarse Gold

WAS RUSHED TO RAYMOND

Horse Fell on Him Rolling Over and Crushing Topping Who Lived But Short Time

Paul E. Topping suffered a broken neck, when his horse rolled over him near Coarse Gold and he died while being hurried to Raymond for medical treatment yesterday.

With five others he was bound from Raymond for Coarse Gold to get a band of cattle. About a mile from their destination Topping’s horse fell and the driver was thrown beneath. The animal turned completely over him. Others of the party rushed to his assistance and one hurried to Coarse Gold to telephone for a physician.

It was finally thought best to take the Injured man to Raymond and Henry Krohn started on this mission, but Topping died before the town was reached.

He was 24 years of age and unmarried, but had numerous relatives In the mountain regions and in Madera. He had been a resident of this county for many years.

Deputy Coroner Robert Jay was summoned to Raymond late yesterday by a telephone message telling of the accident and held an inquest, the Jury rendered a verdict of accidental death, In accordance with the facts above stated.

George Hay was foreman of the Jury and the others were: 11. H. Probasco, T. Simmons, T. V. Roberts. T. J. Gordon and E. J. Ashworth.

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Mary Anna Topping was born on 12 Jun 1890 in CA. She died on 10 May 1959 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. She married Philip Henry (Phil) Cosio, son of Espiridion Cocio-Cadena and Maria Amada Ojeda-Araiza, on 21 Dec 1910 in Fresno Co., CA. He was born on 01 May 1891 in Santiago, Mexico. He died on 22 Nov 1949 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

Notes for Mary Anna Topping:

Obituary - Sacramento Bee, March 11, 1959:

Mary Cosio

RIO VISTA, Solano Co. A rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tomorrow night in the Stewart Funeral Chapel in Rio Vista for Mary Cosio, 68, who alter yesterday in Los Angeles.

A mass will be offered at 10 AM Friday in St. Josephs Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Josephs Cemetery.

A native of California, Mrs. Cosio had lived 30 years in the delta and moved to Oakland in 1950 after the death of her husband, Philip, a rancher. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Carmelita Kent of Los Angeles and Mrs. Ruby Paolinelli of Rio Vista; sisters, Mrs. Josephine Westrup and Mrs. Margaret Crow, both of Fresno, and brothers, William Fresno, Dolores Topping of Madera and Edward of Riverbank, Stanislaus County.

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Edward Alfred (Ed) Topping was born on 10 Jun 1891 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He died on 21 Apr 1969 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA. He married Pauline Markle She was born on 14 Aug 1903 in Selma, Fresno Co., CA. She died on 06 May 1991 in Antioch, Contra Costa Co., CA.

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William Ernest (Willie) Topping was born on 09 Jun 1894 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He died on 11 Jun 1981 in Firebaugh, Fresno Co., CA. He married Vera Ivy Barnett She was born on 08 May 1892 in CA. She died on 16 Apr 1953 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

Notes for William Ernest (Willie) Topping:

Obituary - Fresno Bee, June 13, 1981:

William E. Topping Graveside services for William E. Topping, 87, of Fresno will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Belmont Memorial Park. Mr. Topping died Thursday.

He was born in O'Neal and moved to Fresno 70 years ago. He had been a postal clerk until he retired 21 years ago.

Mr. Topping was a member of Retired Federal Employees, Disabled American Veterans and the East Side Christian Church. He was a World War I Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Anna; a stepson, Virgil Dickinson of Santa Rosa; two stepdaughters, Doris Styman of Trinidad and Helen Brown of Hayward; a sister, Margaret Crow of Fresno; and grandchildren. Stephens and Bean Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

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Margaret Damascus (Maggie) Topping was born on 11 Dec 1894 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. She died on 09 May 1993 in Fresno Co., CA. She married Marion F. Crow, son of Carlisle B. (Carl) Crow and Mozetta C. (Zettie) Fenn, on 25 Jun 1917 in Fresno Co., CA. He was born on 02 Nov 1888 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA. He died on 20 Jun 1954 in Fresno Co., CA.

Notes for Margaret Damascus (Maggie) Topping:

Obituary - Fresno Bee, May 16, 1993:

MARGARET D. CROW

Graveside services for Margaret D. Crow, 97, of Fresno, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Belmont Memorial Park. Mrs. Crow, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. today at Stephens Bean Funeral Chapel. Remembrances may be sent to the American Heart Association, 1495 Shaw Fresno 93711.

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Josephine A. (Josie)3 Topping (Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 17 Jul 1878 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. She died on 06 Dec 1973 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. She married Robert H. Westrup He was born about 1882 in OR. He died on 22 Nov 1936 in Fresno Co., CA.

Robert H. Westrup and Josephine A. (Josie) Topping had the following child:

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Ernest W.4 Westrup was born in 1908.

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Delphine Pauline3 Topping (Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 17 Aug 1879 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. She died on 05 Apr 1940 in Madera, Madera Co., CA. She married (1) Louis J. Rojas He was born in Mar 1869 in CA. She married (2) Matthew Markle He was born on 19 Nov 1875 in CA. He died on 01 Feb 1956 in Fresno Co., CA.

Louis J. Rojas and Delphine Pauline Topping had the following children:

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Joseph Feliz4 Rojas was born on 16 Mar 1897 in Fresno Co., CA. He died on 06 Mar 1948 in Fresno Co., CA.

Notes for Joseph Feliz Rojas:

Joseph was a sheep shearer in Firebaugh.

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Marguerita Delphine Rojas was born on 27 Jul 1898 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. She died on 30 Apr 1994 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV. She married (1) Ralph Montague She married (2) James T. Graham

Matthew Markle and Delphine Pauline Topping had the following children:

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Jesse Matthew4 Markle was born on 25 Dec 1906 in Hildreth, Madera Co., CA. He died on 14 Jul 2005 in Madera, Madera Co., CA. He married Edna Pauline Ross She was born on 13 Jan 1919 in Hot Springs Co., AR. She died on 17 Dec 1997 in Madera Co., CA (Buried Arbor Vitae Cemetery).

Notes for Jesse Matthew Markle:

In 1940 Mathew was an attendant at a recreation project at 917 Sierra, Madera with wife Edna and daughter Patricia.

Obituary -

Jess M. Markle, 98 a native and life resident of Madera passed away Thursday, July 14, 2005. He was born December 25, 1906 in Hildreth, California, attended Lincoln Grammar School, and graduated from Madera Union High in 1927. Jess attended Fresno State and ran Track for 5 years. His life was education and running track. After his graduation with his B.A. he continued running, qualified and was selected to run on the S.F. Olympic Team. Jess recalled the days he ran with, against the future Gold Medallist Jessie Owens. He continued his love for education by teaching school and track at various local schools, Raymond, Madera High, Kerman, Chowchilla, Mendota, and Alpha Elementary. In 1947 his Madera High Track team won the Valley Championship.

Jess served as a major with California National Guard active reserve, he was a member of The Church of Christ Science. After he retired from teaching at the age of 70 he returned to school and earned his second degree in Law.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Pauline in 1997. Jess, is survived by one son Matt of North Fork, Ca., three daughters Pat Madera, Ca., Anita of Clovis, Ca., and Jeanie of Madera, Ca., 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

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Florence Markle was born on 18 Jun 1909 in CA. She died on 19 Aug 1999.

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Viola Barbara Markle was born on 13 Sep 1913 in Madera Co., CA. She died on 18 Dec 1970 in Santa Clara Co., CA. She married Richard Sinclair Croft He was born on 09 Jul 1923 in Powell, Park Co., WY. He died on 06 Jan 1999 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA.

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Cecelia Markle was born on 18 May 1916 in Madera Co., CA. She died on 21 Apr 1934 in Madera Co., CA.

Notes for Cecelia Markle:

Obituary - San Francisco Examiner, April 23, 1934:

GIRL BURNED TO DEATH IN AUTO MADERA, April 17-year old high school girl was burned to death and her three companions were severely injured in an automobile crash two miles south of here yesterday morning.

The girl, Cecelia Markle, daughter of Matthew Markle of Madera, met her death when the auto burst into flames after the driver apparently fell asleep and careened into a tree.

The party was, returning from a high school track meet in Fresno.

The injured are Jack F. Lewis, 18-year-old marine from Sunnyvale, broken right leg and lacerations; Dorothy Montague, 17, broken ankle and severe burns; Claude Anderson, 17, of Fresno, cuts and burns.

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Florentino3 Topping (Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 07 Feb 1881 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. He died on 15 May 1928 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He married Muriel Constance Platt on 25 Jun 1917 in Fresno Co., CA. She was born in 1898. She died in 1987.

Florentino Topping and Muriel Constance Platt had the following child:

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Son4 Topping

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Dolores Barba3 Topping (Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 11 Feb 1884 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. He died on 10 May 1964 in Madera, Madera Co., CA (Burial Topping Ranch Cemetery). He married (1) Rosie Durazo on 17 Oct 1906 in Madera Co., CA. She was born in 1884 in Fresno Co., CA. She died on 24 May 1910 in Clovis, Fresno Co., CA. He married (2) Carmelita Romero on 13 Dec 1919 in Madera Co., CA. She was born on 05 Oct 1902 in Napa, Napa Co., CA. She died on 24 Feb 1965 in Madra Hospital, Madera Co., CA (Burial Topping Ranch Cemetery).

Notes for Dolores Barba Topping:

In 1950 Dolores was a cattle rancer in O'Neals with wife Carmelita and family.

Obitury - Madera Tribune - May 12, 1964:

Dolores Topping Dies At 80

Dolores Topping, 80, a resident of the Coarsegold area for more than three quarters of a century, died Sunday in a local hospital after a long illness.

Born in Napa, he came to Madera County 76 years ago with his parents. His father homesteaded in Hildreth in 1888. setting his family up on a 320-acre ranch which still remains the headquarters for the Topping cattle operation. The ranch has now grown to 2.100 acres, extending to the San Joaquin River.

When Dolores Topping was 12 years old he quit school to go to work. One of his first jobs was on a threshing machine crew, putting in 16 hours a day.

Two years ago, Mr. Topping was named marshal for the Coarsegold Rodeo, and ho rode his 32-year-old horse Brownie, on whom he had put in many long hours in the saddle.

He is survived by his wife Carmelita; five sons, Leonard and Teeny of O'Neals; Paul, John and Ernie of Madera: and two daughters. Mrs. Dorothy Adams. North Fork and Mrs. Dolores Brown Fresno; 12 grandchildren: and three great grandchildren; two brothers. William of Fresno, and Edward of Stockton; and two sisters Mrs. Josephine Westrup and Mrs. Maggie Crew, both of Fresno.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church. Rosary will be Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Jay Funeral Chapel. Burial will be on Table Top Mountain of the Topping Ranch.

Dolores Barba Topping and Rosie Durazo had the following child:

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Ernest Vincent Romero4 Topping was born on 20 Aug 1907 in Clovis, Fresno Co., CA. He died on 31 Mar 1982 in Fresno Co., CA.

Notes for Ernest Vincent Romero Topping:

Obituary - Fresno Bee, April 03, 1982:

Ernest V. Topping

O'NEALS Services for Ernest V. Topping, 74, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday Jay Chapel in Madera. Burial will be in Topping Cemetery.

Mr. Topping died Wednesday. He was born in Clovis. He was a cattle rancher in the San Joaquin Valley for 55 years. He served with the Army in World War II and was a member of the Madera VFW Post.

Surviving are two sisters, Delores A Brown of Clovis Dorothy Adams of North Fork; and four brothers, Johnny of Madera, Leonard of O'Neals, Paul of Fresno and Teemy of North Fork.

Notes for Carmelita Romero:

In 1928 Carmelita is listed in the Indian Census in O'Neals with children Johnnie, Leonard, Dolores, and Dorothy.

Obituary - Madera Tribune - February 26, 1965:

CARMELITA TOPPING

Mrs. Carmelita Topping, 62, died in a Madera hospital Wednesday morning after a brief illness. Mrs. Topping, born and reared in the Finegold area, was the widow of the late Dolores Topping, well known rancher in the O’Neals area.

Mrs. Topping is survived by five sons, Leonard and Teeny of O'Neals, Ernest and Johnny of Madera and Paul of Fresno; two daughters, Mrs. Delores Brown of Fresno and Mrs. Dorothy Adams of North Fork; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Marie Sellers of Madera and three brothers, Jack Romero, Charles Wolfe of Madera and John Wolfe of San Francisco.

Fuuneral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joachim’s Catholic Church.

Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday at the Jay Chapel. Burial will be in the Topping Ranch Cemetery on Table Top Mountain.

Dolores Barba Topping and Carmelita Romero had the following children:

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John Alfred (Johnnie)4 Topping was born on 10 Jul 1920 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He died on 11 Aug 2000 in Madera Co., CA. He married Virginia Fay Morris She was born on 24 Jun 1924 in Marceline, Chariton Co., MO. She died on 08 Oct 2010 in Madera Co., CA.

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Leonard Ernest Topping was born on 09 Jun 1922 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He died on 19 Nov 2000 in Dinuba, Tulare Co., CA. He married Jane Reuther on 03 Jul 1949 in Madera Co., CA.

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Delores Irene Topping was born on 17 May 1924 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. She died on 11 Jul 2015. She married William Duncan Brown in 1945 in Kansas City, MO (Divorces March, 1972). He was born on 01 Nov 1923 in Fresno Co., CA. He died on 15 Jan 1979 in Fresno Co., CA.

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Dorothy Lorraine Topping was born on 06 Apr 1926 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. She died on 12 Jun 2013 in North Fork, Madera Co., CA. She married Kenneth Cecil Adams on 25 Oct 1946 in CA. He was born on 20 Nov 1912 in 20 NOV 1912. He died on 05 May 1992 in Fresno Co., CA.

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Son Topping

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Son Topping

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Mary Anna3 Topping (Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 12 Jun 1890 in CA. She died on 10 May 1959 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. She married Philip Henry (Phil) Cosio, son of Espiridion Cocio-Cadena and Maria Amada Ojeda-Araiza, on 21 Dec 1910 in Fresno Co., CA. He was born on 01 May 1891 in Santiago, Mexico. He died on 22 Nov 1949 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

Notes for Mary Anna Topping:

Obituary - Sacramento Bee, March 11, 1959:

Mary Cosio

RIO VISTA, Solano Co. A rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tomorrow night in the Stewart Funeral Chapel in Rio Vista for Mary Cosio, 68, who alter yesterday in Los Angeles.

A mass will be offered at 10 AM Friday in St. Josephs Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Josephs Cemetery.

A native of California, Mrs. Cosio had lived 30 years in the delta and moved to Oakland in 1950 after the death of her husband, Philip, a rancher. She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Carmelita Kent of Los Angeles and Mrs. Ruby Paolinelli of Rio Vista; sisters, Mrs. Josephine Westrup and Mrs. Margaret Crow, both of Fresno, and brothers, William Fresno, Dolores Topping of Madera and Edward of Riverbank, Stanislaus County.

Notes for Philip Henry (Phil) Cosio:

In 1920 Philip worked on a fruit farm in Franklin Township, Sacramento Co., with wife Mary and daughters Ruby and Carmelita.

Philip Henry (Phil) Cosio and Mary Anna Topping had the following children:

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Ruby Elizabeth4 Cosio was born on 05 Nov 1913 in Madera Co., CA. She died on 24 Sep 1993 in San Rafel, Marin Co., CA. She married (1) Giovanni B. (John) Paolinelli, son of Raffaello Paolinelli and Carola Maria (Carolina) Martinelli, on 23 Nov 1948 in Carson City, Douglas Co., NV. He was born on 17 Sep 1909 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 20 Nov 1972 in Rio Vista, Solano Co., CA. She married (2) Henry P. Scettrini on 26 Jul 1982 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.

Notes for Ruby Elizabeth Cosio:

Obituary - Sacramento Bee, September 30, 1993:

SCETTRINI, RUBY E.

In San Rafael, September 24, Henry 1993. Wife Scettrini, of the John late Paolinelli and Manuel Abreu, mother of Ronald Abreu of Sacramento and the late Barbara Abreu, step- mother of Virginia O'Neill of Windsor and Richard Scettrini of San Rafael, mother-in-law of Arlene Scettrini and Daniel O'- Neill, grandmother of Kimberley Wells, Craig, Lisa and Christopher A Abreu, Richard Scettrini, Jennifer great and grandmother of Tiffany, Alexa, and Haylee Wells. Mrs. Scettrini was the first Soroptimist President back in 1955. Born in Madera, California, almost 80 years ago, she always considered herself a native of the Sacramento Delta, having lived here 65 years of her life.

Retiring after 35 years from the Bank of Rio Vista in 1980. Friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, October 1, 1993, at St. Joseph's Caholic Church, 130 S. 4th Rio Vista, CA, at 11:00 a.m. Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening, September 30, 1993, at the C.E.

Stewart Chapel, 189 2nd Rio Vista, CA, at 7:00 p.m. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Rio Vista CA. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association; Mrs. Mildred Tudhope, 128 2nd Street, Rio Vista, 128 2nd Street, Rio Vista, Ca.

94571, or to a charity of choice. Reception immediately following burial at the church hall across the street from church.

ii.

Carmelita E. Cosio was born on 26 Oct 1918 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA. She died on 12 Aug 1977 in TX. She married Mr. Kent

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Edward Alfred (Ed)3 Topping (Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 10 Jun 1891 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He died on 21 Apr 1969 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA. He married Pauline Markle She was born on 14 Aug 1903 in Selma, Fresno Co., CA. She died on 06 May 1991 in Antioch, Contra Costa Co., CA.

Edward Alfred (Ed) Topping and Pauline Markle had the following children:

i.

Edna Mary4 Topping was born on 20 Sep 1921 in San Joaquin Co., CA. She died on 18 Jul 1929 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA (Burial Topping Ranch Cemetery).

Notes for Edna Mary Topping:

Obituary - Madera Tribune - July 19, 1929

DAUGHTER FORMER MADERANS DIES

Edna Topping, 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Topping of Firebaugh, formerly of Madera, died at 5 o’clock yesterday morning at Sacramento, where she had been taken for medical attention.

The funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Topping ranch at O’Neals. Besides her parents, the deceased is survived by one sister, Genevieve, and two brothers, Edward and Steven Topping all of Firebaugh.

ii.

Genevieve Markle (Bea) Topping was born on 08 Feb 1923 in Firebaugh, Fresno Co., CA. She died on 24 May 1992 in Brentwood, Contra Costa Co., CA. She married (1) Gregory Vizcarra She married (2) Richard William Jacobus She married (3) Eugene Herschel Hoops She married (4) Manuel J. Garrido

Notes for Genevieve Markle (Bea) Topping:

Genevieve was married 4 times.

iii.

Edward William Topping was born on 10 Jan 1926 in Madera, Madera Co., CA. He died on 11 Jan 2013.

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iv.

Steven (Steve) Topping was born on 26 Nov 1927 in Firebaugh, Fresno Co., CA. He died on 08 Jul 2014 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA. He married Eleonor Villela, daughter of Pedro (Pantalion) Peter Villela and Josephine J /Guerta Reyes-Villela, on 03 Sep 1950. She was born in 1929. She died in 2025.

Notes for Steven (Steve) Topping:

Obituary:

Steve Topping passed away July 8, 2014 at the age of 86 at home surrounded by his wife and family. Steve, the youngest of four children was born in Firebaugh, CA, to Edward and Pauline Topping, living his early years in Madera, CA and growing up on the Topping ranch. He was a veteran of WWII, serving his country in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947.

He met his wife, Eleanor Villela, at Oakdale High School, where they rode the school bus together every day to Riverbank, CA. After returning from the service, he asked Eleanor to be his wife and they were married on September 3, 1950.

He was a lifelong resident of Stockton, CA and was a truck driver for Tillie Lewis Foods, a career he truly loved. After retirement, he learned to be a personal photographer for his friends and family and spent a lot of time on his computer with pictures of the family and friends. His life was full of joy and laughter always surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Steve was the Patriarch, the glue that held his family together and loved by everyone who knew him.

Steve was a kind and compassionate man with a great sense of humor and was a great story teller. He was always honest and fair, had great integrity and was extremely generous. There was nothing he wouldn't do for his family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father (Dad).

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor. He is survived by his four children, Margie (Skippy) Chavez of Stockton, CA, Cathy (Steve) Jackson of Stockton, CA, Leroy (Kori) Topping of Lodi, CA and Stephanie (Richard) Whitlock of Linden, CA. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Kevin Chavez, Jennifer (Javier) Serna, Kristy Chavez, Phillip (Taryn Himes) Jackson,

Stephanie Jackson, Crystal Jackson, Carlie Jackson, Justin (Katie) Topping, Ashly (Brad) Castelanelli, Andra (Carll) Burr, Richard Whitlock Jr., Ashleigh (Chris) Whiteside and Jacob Whitlock. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Brayden Ross, Kit Ross, Lexie Jackson, Brodie Jackson, Chase Jackson, Allie Castelanelli, Landon Castelanelli, Roenn Topping, Berlyn Serna and Beya Serna.

Steve was predeceased by his parents Edward Alfred Topping and Pauline Markle Topping, his beloved sister Genevieve Topping and his beloved brother Edward Topping,Jr

A viewing was held on Thursday, July 17th from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA, 95240.

A memorial service in appreciation of Steve's life was held on Friday, July 18th at 12:00 p.m. at the Central Church of Christ, 4368 N. Sutter St., Stockton, CA followed by a public military service and interment at Cherokee Memorial, Hwy 99 & Harney Ln. Lodi, CA 95240.

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William Ernest (Willie)3 Topping (Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 09 Jun 1894 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He died on 11 Jun 1981 in Firebaugh, Fresno Co., CA. He married Vera Ivy Barnett She was born on 08 May 1892 in CA. She died on 16 Apr 1953 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

Notes for William Ernest (Willie) Topping:

Obituary - Fresno Bee, June 13, 1981:

William E. Topping Graveside services for William E. Topping, 87, of Fresno will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Belmont Memorial Park. Mr. Topping died Thursday.

He was born in O'Neal and moved to Fresno 70 years ago. He had been a postal clerk until he retired 21 years ago.

Mr. Topping was a member of Retired Federal Employees, Disabled American Veterans and the East Side Christian Church. He was a World War I Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Anna; a stepson, Virgil Dickinson of Santa Rosa; two stepdaughters, Doris Styman of Trinidad and Helen Brown of Hayward; a sister, Margaret Crow of Fresno; and grandchildren. Stephens and Bean Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Notes for Vera Ivy Barnett:

Vera was previously married to John William Dickinson (1883-1958) with children Harold Leroy Dickinson (1910-1944) and Virgil Loyd Dickinson (1919-1991).

Obituary - Fresno Bee, April 16, 1953:

Mrs. Vera Topping

Mrs. Vera Topping, Effie Street, a native Californian and a Fresno resident for the last 19 years, died today in her home. She was the wife of William E. Topping, a Fresno post office clerk.

Mrs Topping is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Helen Brown of Hayward and Mrs. Doris Stymans of Morgan Hill; two sons, Virgil Dickinson of Modesto and William Topping of Fresno; a sister Mrs. George William of Madera; two brothers. George Barnett of Loomis and Carl Barnett of Nevada, and eight grandchildren.

Private funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10 AM in the Yost Webb. Chapel with Rev. Emery W. Snyder of the East Side Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in the Belmont Memorial Park. The family has asked that donations be given to charitable causes instead of sending flowers to the funeral.

William Ernest (Willie) Topping and Vera Ivy Barnett had the following child:

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i.

William Ernest (Billy)4 Topping Jr. was born on 25 Dec 1920 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. He died on 04 May 1961 in Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV (Died coronary thrombosis after 6 hours). He married Patricia Cisternino She was born on 08 Nov 1925 in Clovis, Fresno Co., CA. She died on 13 Aug 2009.

Notes for William Ernest (Billy) Topping Jr.:

William was a supervisor at a golf course in Fresno.

10.

Margaret Damascus (Maggie)3 Topping (Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 11 Dec 1894 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. She died on 09 May 1993 in Fresno Co., CA. She married Marion F. Crow, son of Carlisle B. (Carl) Crow and Mozetta C. (Zettie) Fenn, on 25 Jun 1917 in Fresno Co., CA. He was born on 02 Nov 1888 in Marietta, Cobb Co., GA. He died on 20 Jun 1954 in Fresno Co., CA.

Notes for Margaret Damascus (Maggie) Topping:

Obituary - Fresno Bee, May 16, 1993:

MARGARET D. CROW

Graveside services for Margaret D. Crow, 97, of Fresno, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Belmont Memorial Park. Mrs. Crow, a homemaker, died Sunday. Visitation will be from noon to 7 p.m. today at Stephens Bean Funeral Chapel. Remembrances may be sent to the American Heart Association, 1495 Shaw Fresno 93711.

Notes for Marion F. Crow:

In 1910 Marion was a teamster for Express Co. living at 2819 Grant Avenue, Fresno with wife Marguerite and daugter Juanita.

Marion F. Crow and Margaret Damascus (Maggie) Topping had the following child:

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i.

Juanita Bernice4 Crow was born on 09 Feb 1918 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. She died on 24 Feb 2004 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. She married (1) Thomas Lehl on 16 Jan 1939 in Madera Co., CA. He was born on 28 Jun 1919 in CO. He died on 03 Dec 1999 in Cambria, San Luis Obispo Co., CA. She married (2) Raymond Joseph (Ray) Underwood, son of William Thomas Underwood and Roberta Mae Hayward, on 09 Jan 1939 in First Christian Church, Madera, Madera Co., CA. He was born on 28 Nov 1915 in Greenfield, MO.

11.

Jesse Matthew4 Markle (Delphine Pauline3 Topping, Edward William2 Topping, William Lane1 Topping) was born on 25 Dec 1906 in Hildreth, Madera Co., CA. He died on 14 Jul 2005 in Madera, Madera Co., CA. He married Edna Pauline Ross She was born on 13 Jan 1919 in Hot Springs Co., AR. She died on 17 Dec 1997 in Madera Co., CA (Buried Arbor Vitae Cemetery).

Notes for Jesse Matthew Markle:

In 1940 Mathew was an attendant at a recreation project at 917 Sierra, Madera with wife Edna and daughter Patricia.

Obituary -

Jess M. Markle, 98 a native and life resident of Madera passed away Thursday, July 14, 2005. He was born December 25, 1906 in Hildreth, California, attended Lincoln Grammar School, and graduated from Madera Union High in 1927. Jess attended Fresno State and ran Track for 5 years. His life was education and running track. After his graduation with his B.A. he continued running, qualified and was selected to run on the S.F. Olympic Team. Jess recalled the days he ran with, against the future Gold Medallist Jessie Owens. He continued his love for education by teaching school and track at various local schools, Raymond, Madera High, Kerman, Chowchilla, Mendota, and Alpha Elementary. In 1947 his Madera High Track team won the Valley Championship.

Jess served as a major with California National Guard active reserve, he was a member of The Church of Christ Science. After he retired from teaching at the age of 70 he returned to school and earned his second degree in Law.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Pauline in 1997. Jess, is survived by one son Matt of North Fork, Ca., three daughters Pat Madera, Ca., Anita of Clovis, Ca., and Jeanie of Madera, Ca., 14 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Jesse Matthew Markle and Edna Pauline Ross had the following child:

i.

Patricia C.5 Markle was born in 1938 in Madera Co., CA.

12.

John Alfred (Johnnie)4 Topping (Dolores Barba3, Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 10 Jul 1920 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He died on 11 Aug 2000 in Madera Co., CA. He married Virginia Fay Morris She was born on 24 Jun 1924 in Marceline, Chariton Co., MO. She died on 08 Oct 2010 in Madera Co., CA.

Notes for Virginia Fay Morris:

Obituary:

Virginia Topping passed away on Friday, October 08, 2010 at the age of 86. Virginia was a native of Marceline, MO and a resident of Madera, CA for 74 years. She was a homemaker.

Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Johnnie in August 2000, her brother, Nat, her sisters, Dorothy and Rosemary. She is survived by son, Larry Topping, her daughters, Jeannie Bounds and Bobbe Kroupa. seven grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren and four great great-grandchildren.

John Alfred (Johnnie) Topping and Virginia Fay Morris had the following children:

i.

Gloria Jean5 Topping was born on 16 Sep 1944 in Madera Co., CA.

ii.

Bobby Louise Topping was born on 01 Dec 1946 in Madera Co., CA. She died in 2013 in Madera Co., CA.

iii.

Leonard Lawrence Topping was born on 27 Sep 1948 in Madera Co., CA.

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Leonard Ernest4 Topping (Dolores Barba3, Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 09 Jun 1922 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. He died on 19 Nov 2000 in Dinuba, Tulare Co., CA. He married Jane Reuther on 03 Jul 1949 in Madera Co., CA.

Notes for Jane Reuther:

Jane graduated from Raymond High School.

Leonard Ernest Topping and Jane Reuther had the following children:

i.

Bart Leonard5 Topping was born on 06 Jun 1950 in Topping Ranch, O'Neals, Madera Co., CA.

Notes for Bart Leonard Topping:

Article – Fresno Bee, October 27, 2011:

Madera County Cattlemen’s Association name Bart and Tracy Topping 2011 Cattleman of the Year and Cowboy of the year.

Madera County Cat- Association recently announced this Cattleman winners: 2011 Cattleman of the Year: Bart Topping

Nominated and elected by past honorees, the Cattleman of the Year award recognizes an individual that has contributed and been influential in the cattle industry in Madera County. The recipients will be honored at the association’s Fall Dinner 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at the Coarsegold Community Center.

Bart was born to Leonard and Jane (Ruether) Topping on a rainy election day, June 6, 1950. He came home to the Topping Ranch in the Hildreth area of to the home of his grandparents, Delores and Carmelita (Romero) Topping. Later, he moved with his parents to the home they built where they raised he and his sister.

Bart grew up in the cattle business and made it his livelihood and work. After learning the business from his family, he worked while going to school at Fresno State for Morgan Blasingame, who ran mostly yearlings on his ranch east of Clovis. While living and working on the Blasingame Ranch, he married his wife Cindy (Corlew). Their children, Owen and Jessica (Jones) also born while he worked there.

He later took a job with Fresno State as the beef herdsman on the San Joaquin Experimental Range in Coarsegold, then moved with his family to return to the Topping Ranch where he helped his father with cattle. After death, he continued to manage the ranch and continues to today.

The U.S. Forest Service summer season grazing permits in the Beasore Meadow area of the Sierra Nevada Mountains have been a vital part of the management for two generations of Toppings.

In the early summer the cows and calves are trucked from O’Neals to Bass Lake and then a one-day cattle drive brings the cattle to the area of the permits. In recent years, Bart has been joined on these drives by his grandchildren, the fifth generation of Toppings, Tyler, Cade, Trent and Taylor. In the fall, the cattle are gathered from the forest, and the one- day cattle drive is repeated in reverse to Bass Lake and then they are trucked to the Topping Home Ranch.

Bart has chosen to preserve his ranch and heritage by implementing a conservation easement on the table top area of the ranch.

He is a past member of the Spring Valley (now known as Chawanakee) School Board, a past director of the Sierra Foothill Conservancy and past director of the Madera County Cattlemen’s Association.

He currently serves on the Lands Committee and Beef Committee of the Sierra Foothill Conservancy. He is also the managing partner of the Minarets Pack Station and was honored at the Bishop Mule Days as Honored in 2008.

2011 Cowboy of the Year: Tracy Topping

Tracy started working with horses and cattle as a cowboy at 1-years-old while riding in front of her mother, taking cattle to the high country of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. mother and father, Helen and Orin Harris, ran a 700 head operation near Bishop.

Alongside her parents, she has performed almost every job on the ranch. Tracy owned her first horse at the age 3, who she named Baldy. Tracy’s love of the high country began with moving the cattle each summer to the grazing permit areas and returning them in the fall. In her life, she has never spent a summer outside of the mountains.

Tracy worked for Meadow Pack Station for 11 years. Through her job with Red’s Meadow she met her husband, Owen Topping, in 1998 on a pack trip when she had to detour through the Minarets area due to bad weather. Owen’s persistence prevailed and he finally convinced her to marry him in 2000. They now have two children, a son Cade, age 6 and a daughter, Taylor, age 4. Tracy and Owen have a cow / calf operation near O’Neals and Tracy currently works with the Topping family conducting pack trips at Minarets Pack Station near Yosemite.

Awards to be presented Nov. 4

The Cattleman and Cowboy of the Year Awards will be presented at the Madera County Cattleman Association’s fall dinner 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at the Coarsegold Community Center.

The event will feature a hosted bar, silent auction, raffle and dinner. Proceeds will benefit various youth programs sponsored by the association.

A steak dinner will be prepared by The Young Cattlemen’s of California State University, Fresno, and Dr. Randy Perry, chairman of the Livestock Department, will give a presentation about the Madera County Fair Carcass Contest in which 4-H and FFA participants submit their beef projects for evaluation.

The event is open to the public. Presale tickets are $25 and $30 at the door. Those interested in attending can contact Michele Lasgoity at (559) 217-2985 or Millie Meders at (559) 665-4187.

The Madera County Cattlemen’s Association is a local organization working to encourage support and understanding of the California cattle industry. The association sponsors numerous youth programs and awards with local fairs in Madera County. Together with the Madera County Cattlewomen, the association also provides scholarships to youth interested in pursuing an agriculture-related field in college.

ii.

Paul David Topping was born on 29 Jul 1951 in Madera Co., CA.

iii.

Delores Jane Topping was born on 03 Feb 1953 in Madera Co., CA.

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Delores Irene4 Topping (Dolores Barba3, Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 17 May 1924 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. She died on 11 Jul 2015. She married William Duncan Brown in 1945 in Kansas City, MO (Divorces March, 1972). He was born on 01 Nov 1923 in Fresno Co., CA. He died on 15 Jan 1979 in Fresno Co., CA.

William Duncan Brown and Delores Irene Topping had the following child:

i.

Son5 Brown

15.

Dorothy Lorraine4 Topping (Dolores Barba3, Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 06 Apr 1926 in O'Neals, Madera Co., CA. She died on 12 Jun 2013 in North Fork, Madera Co., CA. She married Kenneth Cecil Adams on 25 Oct 1946 in CA. He was born on 20 Nov 1912 in 20 NOV 1912. He died on 05 May 1992 in Fresno Co., CA.

Kenneth Cecil Adams and Dorothy Lorraine Topping had the following child:

i.

Carmelita Ginette5 Adams was born on 03 Jan 1950 in Madera Co., CA. She died on 14 Oct 2006. She married Gary Ray Micallef on 22 Nov 1968 in Carson City, Douglas Co., NV. He was born on 20 Jan 1946 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 13 Aug 2002 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA.

Notes for Carmelita Ginette Adams:

Carmelita and Gary had 2 daughters and 2 sons.

16.

Ruby Elizabeth4 Cosio (Mary Anna3 Topping, Edward William2 Topping, William Lane1 Topping) was born on 05 Nov 1913 in Madera Co., CA. She died on 24 Sep 1993 in San Rafel, Marin Co., CA. She married (1) Giovanni B. (John) Paolinelli, son of Raffaello Paolinelli and Carola Maria (Carolina) Martinelli, on 23 Nov 1948 in Carson City, Douglas Co., NV. He was born on 17 Sep 1909 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 20 Nov 1972 in Rio Vista, Solano Co., CA. She married (2) Henry P. Scettrini on 26 Jul 1982 in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.

Notes for Ruby Elizabeth Cosio:

Obituary - Sacramento Bee, September 30, 1993:

SCETTRINI, RUBY E.

In San Rafael, September 24, Henry 1993. Wife Scettrini, of the John late Paolinelli and Manuel Abreu, mother of Ronald Abreu of Sacramento and the late Barbara Abreu, step- mother of Virginia O'Neill of Windsor and Richard Scettrini of San Rafael, mother-in-law of Arlene Scettrini and Daniel O'- Neill, grandmother of Kimberley Wells, Craig, Lisa and Christopher A Abreu, Richard Scettrini, Jennifer great and grandmother of Tiffany, Alexa, and Haylee Wells. Mrs. Scettrini was the first Soroptimist President back in 1955. Born in Madera, California, almost 80 years ago, she always considered herself a native of the Sacramento Delta, having lived here 65 years of her life.

Retiring after 35 years from the Bank of Rio Vista in 1980. Friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, October 1, 1993, at St. Joseph's Caholic Church, 130 S. 4th Rio Vista, CA, at 11:00 a.m. Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening, September 30, 1993, at the C.E.

Stewart Chapel, 189 2nd Rio Vista, CA, at 7:00 p.m. Interment, St. Joseph's Cemetery, Rio Vista CA. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association; Mrs. Mildred Tudhope, 128 2nd Street, Rio Vista, 128 2nd Street, Rio Vista, Ca.

94571, or to a charity of choice. Reception immediately following burial at the church hall across the street from church.

Notes for Giovanni B. (John) Paolinelli:

In 1950 John farmed in Georgiana, Sacramento Co., with wife Ruby and children Ronald and Barbara.

Obituary - Sacramento Bee, November 22, 1972:

PAOLINELLI In Rio Vista November 20, 1972.

John B. Paolinelli. Beloved husband of Ruby E. Paollnelli of Rio Vista. Devoted stepfather of Ronald Abreu of Los Angeles and Barbara Abreu of Sacramento.

Loving son of Mrs. Carolina Paolinelli of Antioch. Dear brother of Guido Paolinelli of Rio Vista, Nello Paolinelli of Isleton and Didi Paolinelli of Antioch. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 3 nephews. A native of San Francisco.

Aged 63 years. Funeral will be take place in THE C. E. STEWART CHAPEL, Rio Vista on Friday, November 24, 1972 at 9:30 a.m. thence to St.

Joseph's Church for Mass commencina at 10:00 a.m. Rosary will be recited at THE STEWART CHAPEL, Thursday evening at 8:00 o'clock. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Rio Vista, Calif.

Giovanni B. (John) Paolinelli and Ruby Elizabeth Cosio had the following children:

i.

Ronald5 Paolinelli was born in 1936 in CA.

ii.

Barbara C. Paolinelli was born in 1938 in CA. She died on 03 May 1983 in Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA.

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Steven (Steve)4 Topping (Edward Alfred (Ed)3, Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 26 Nov 1927 in Firebaugh, Fresno Co., CA. He died on 08 Jul 2014 in Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA. He married Eleonor Villela, daughter of Pedro (Pantalion) Peter Villela and Josephine J /Guerta Reyes-Villela, on 03 Sep 1950. She was born in 1929. She died in 2025.

Notes for Steven (Steve) Topping:

Obituary:

Steve Topping passed away July 8, 2014 at the age of 86 at home surrounded by his wife and family. Steve, the youngest of four children was born in Firebaugh, CA, to Edward and Pauline Topping, living his early years in Madera, CA and growing up on the Topping ranch. He was a veteran of WWII, serving his country in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947.

He met his wife, Eleanor Villela, at Oakdale High School, where they rode the school bus together every day to Riverbank, CA. After returning from the service, he asked Eleanor to be his wife and they were married on September 3, 1950.

He was a lifelong resident of Stockton, CA and was a truck driver for Tillie Lewis Foods, a career he truly loved. After retirement, he learned to be a personal photographer for his friends and family and spent a lot of time on his computer with pictures of the family and friends. His life was full of joy and laughter always surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Steve was the Patriarch, the glue that held his family together and loved by everyone who knew him.

Steve was a kind and compassionate man with a great sense of humor and was a great story teller. He was always honest and fair, had great integrity and was extremely generous. There was nothing he wouldn't do for his family and friends. He was a devoted husband and father (Dad).

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 63 years, Eleanor. He is survived by his four children, Margie (Skippy) Chavez of Stockton, CA, Cathy (Steve) Jackson of Stockton, CA, Leroy (Kori) Topping of Lodi, CA and Stephanie (Richard) Whitlock of Linden, CA. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, Kevin Chavez, Jennifer (Javier) Serna, Kristy Chavez, Phillip (Taryn Himes) Jackson,

Stephanie Jackson, Crystal Jackson, Carlie Jackson, Justin (Katie) Topping, Ashly (Brad) Castelanelli, Andra (Carll) Burr, Richard Whitlock Jr., Ashleigh (Chris) Whiteside and Jacob Whitlock. He is also survived by his great grandchildren, Brayden Ross, Kit Ross, Lexie Jackson, Brodie Jackson, Chase Jackson, Allie Castelanelli, Landon Castelanelli, Roenn Topping, Berlyn Serna and Beya Serna.

Steve was predeceased by his parents Edward Alfred Topping and Pauline Markle Topping, his beloved sister Genevieve Topping and his beloved brother Edward Topping,Jr

A viewing was held on Thursday, July 17th from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home, 831 E. Industrial Way, Lodi, CA, 95240.

A memorial service in appreciation of Steve's life was held on Friday, July 18th at 12:00 p.m. at the Central Church of Christ, 4368 N. Sutter St., Stockton, CA followed by a public military service and interment at Cherokee Memorial, Hwy 99 & Harney Ln. Lodi, CA 95240.

Steven (Steve) Topping and Eleonor Villela had the following children:

i.

Margaret Ann (Margie Skippy)5 Topping was born on 20 Oct 1951 in Stanislaus Co., CA.

ii.

Leroy S. Topping was born on 20 Dec 1956 in San Joaquin Co., CA.

iii.

Cathy Topping was born about 1961 in CA.

iv.

Stephanie L. Topping was born on 15 Sep 1969 in San Joaquin Co., CA.

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William Ernest (Billy)4 Topping Jr. (William Ernest (Willie)3, Edward William2, William Lane1) was born on 25 Dec 1920 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. He died on 04 May 1961 in Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV (Died coronary thrombosis after 6 hours). He married Patricia Cisternino She was born on 08 Nov 1925 in Clovis, Fresno Co., CA. She died on 13 Aug 2009.

Notes for William Ernest (Billy) Topping Jr.:

William was a supervisor at a golf course in Fresno.

Notes for Patricia Cisternino:

Obituary - Fresno Bee from August 20 to August 21, 2009:

Patricia Topping devoted and loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, left us on Thursday, August 13, 2009, to rejoin her husband and eldest son.

Patricia was born in Fresno, Ca., on November 8, 1925, to Felix and Mary Cisternino. She was an ingenious entrepreneur involved in numerous occupations over the years. She had an extraordinary gift for telling stories that would captivate young and old alike, with a sense of humor that will forever be treasured.

Patricia is survived by her three sons, Lloyd Topping, Dean Topping and his companion Jennifer Schwartz, and Dan Topping and his companion Cheryl Sanders; her sister, Grace Rossie; her grandchildren, Jonathan Topping, Amber Galli and her husband Steve, and Steve Sanders; niece, Jane Small and her husband Steve; and nephew, Dennis Thompson; great-niece Kathy Small; greatnephew Brian Small; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

Patricia is preceded in death by her parents, Felix and Mary Cisternino; her husband, Billy Topping; her eldest son, Gary Topping; and her brother, Joe Cisternino.

A Graveside Service and celebration of Patricia's life will be observed at Belmont Memorial Park, 201 N. Teilman Ave., on Saturday, August 22, 2009, 10:00 a.m.

William Ernest (Billy) Topping Jr. and Patricia Cisternino had the following child:

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Gary Leroy5 Topping was born on 10 Dec 1945 in Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA. He died on 27 Mar 1965 in Kern General Hospital, Kern Co., CA.

Notes for Gary Leroy Topping:

Obituary - Porterville Recorder, March 29, 1965:

Trio Held In Fatal Stabbing

BAKERSFIELD (UPD Three Bakersfield youths are in jail on suspicion of murder in the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old Marine who was home on leave. The victim, Gary LeRoy Topping, was prono ed dead at Kern general hospital 40 minutes after he was stabbed in the heart during a fight with the three youths at a drive-in restaurant early Saturday. Police arrested Larry Fernandez, 19, Emilio Delgado, 22, and John Michael Ornelas, 20, shortly after the fight. Police said Fernandez admitted wielding the knife that killed Topping.

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Juanita Bernice4 Crow (Margaret Damascus (Maggie)3 Topping, Edward William2 Topping, William Lane1 Topping) was born on 09 Feb 1918 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. She died on 24 Feb 2004 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA. She married (1) Thomas Lehl on 16 Jan 1939 in Madera Co., CA. He was born on 28 Jun 1919 in CO. He died on 03 Dec 1999 in Cambria, San Luis Obispo Co., CA. She married (2) Raymond Joseph (Ray) Underwood, son of William Thomas Underwood and Roberta Mae Hayward, on 09 Jan 1939 in First Christian Church, Madera, Madera Co., CA. He was born on 28 Nov 1915 in Greenfield, MO.

Thomas Lehl and Juanita Bernice Crow had no children.

Raymond Joseph (Ray) Underwood and Juanita Bernice Crow had the following child:

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Judith Rae5 Underwood was born on 02 Nov 1945 in Fresno Co., CA. She died on 12 Dec 1967 in Fresno Co., CA.