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John Frederick Krohn

One of the founders of Coursegold

First Generation

1. Mr. Krohn back in Hamburg.

He had the following children:

+          2 M        i.  John Frederick Krohn  was born on 4 Mar 1835 in Hamburg, Germany. He died on 8 Dec 1894 in Coarsegold, California.

+          3 M        ii.  Gustav Carl Albert Krohn  was born in 1844 in Hamburg, Germany. He died on 18 Sep 1888 in San Francisco, California.

Second Generation

2. John Frederick Krohn  was born on 4 Mar 1835 in Hamburg, Germany. He died on 8 Dec 1894 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA.

John Krohn, as a boy in Hamburg, Germany, had long wanted to sail to America. This opportunity came when an uncle offered John some work and responsibility with his shipping firm. At that time the firm was engaged in taking cargo to San Francisco via "The Horn". John eagerly accepted the offer. After his third trip to San Francisco, he decided he wanted to settle there. John and a group of his relatives opened a grocery store on Gough Street.

San Francisco Examiner, November 26, 1870:

A serious, if not fatal, cutting affray occurred late yesterday afternoon in a grocery kept by one John Krohn, corner of Gough and Grove streets. Two men named William Kennedy and Thomas Allen entered the store and called for drinks at the bar. Krohn having declined to “shake the dice" with them, they refused to pay for their drinks, and Krohn ordered them to leave the store. They refused to go, and Gustave Krohn going to his brother's assistance, a fierce struggle ensued, in which Gustave received a gash across his abdomen, several inches long and quite deep. Kennedy and Allen then left, but were afterwards arrested by Officer Snyder and Mr. Pomeroy and taken to the city prison. The condition of the wounded man is represented to be critical. [Gustav survived. The assailants received 15 years in prison.]

In San Francisco, John Krohn was constantly hearing stories of gold being found in the foothills of California. He made several trips to the area near Coarsegold Gulch. He became acquainted with a John

Michaels, who had already acquired property in that region. This friendship resulted in an important decision for John Krohn. He sold his share of interest in the grocery store and bought property adjoining Mr. Michaels' at Coarsegold Gulch. The two of them planned to build a community on Coarsegold Creek large enough to support a store, hotel, post office and school. The town was to be known as Coarsegold.By this time, John and Louisa's family consisted of five boys and one girl, Mary.              

In 1873, he moved his family and belongings to Coarsegold and established a ranch house near the former Rodeo Grounds. In later years it was always referred to as the "Old Place". John and Mr. Michaels felt that together they could make a living providing goods and services to the miners, prospectors and travelers who were now frequenting that area. Stages were passing through, people were homesteading, and men were working  the streams and soil for "pay dirt", A store was built, a rooming house erected, a saloon opened, and a blacksmith shop was soon in operation. Then a school was organized. The Post Office followed.

San Francisco Examiner, Aug 24, 1867:

Married. In this city, Aug. 21, by Rev. F. Hansen, John Krohn to Mrs. Louisa Moeller.

Naturalized on June 23, 1870 in San Francisco, California. He was then a retail grocer there with wife Louisa and children Mary, Henry, and Louie.

The Expositor, Aug. 14, 1878:

A Post-office has been established at Coarse Gold Gulch, Fresno county, and John Krohn has been appointed Postmaster.

In 1880 John farmed in Fresno County with wife Louisie, 9 children, and cook Ah Yee (20 China).

Obituary – Fresno Weekly Republican, December 14, 1894:

DEATH OF A PIONEER.

One of Madera County's Most Respected Citizens Passes Away. From the Madera Tribune. L. W. Krohn came down from Coarse Gold at noon today and brought the sad intelligence of the death of

his father, John F. Krohn of that place, who died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Krohn had not been well for some two years, but was not considered to be in years, any immediate danger until within the past few days. He was a native of Germany; came to this country many years ago and to this state in early days, and had resided in the vicinity of Coarse Gold for twenty-one years, where he leaves a large circle friends and neighbor: to mourn his departure. His family consists of his aged wife and eleven children. The cause of his death was a complication of diseases. John Krohn, 88 he was familiarly called, was an honest, upright citizen, who had a large circle of friends and acquaintances all over the state. His word was as good as gold. He was past 55 years of age.

Official Fresno County Death Record is died on 9 Dec 1894, a hotelkeeper died of alcoholism.

John married Louisa "Oma" Reese  on 20 Aug 1867 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Louisa was born in Apr 1843 in Hanover, Germany. She died on 16 Nov 1925 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA.

Louisa was a shy person, she remained to herself most of the long journey "around the Horn". However, the day that she heard voices excitingly speak of the appearance of the "Golden Gate", she put on her hat and rushed to the outer deck. Immediately a gust of wind caught her hat, carrying it off in the breeze lost forever! From then on she vowed never again to own a hat. This vow she broke years later; but from then on she covered her head and hat with a long scarf. Upon arrival in San Francisco she was introduced to family friends who were in wholesale businesses. Shortly thereafter, she fell madly in love with a George Mueller. They were married; but before her first child, named Mary, was born, Louisa was widowed and lonely. Although Louisa's first marriage ended in sadness, it was a marriage involving a deep love. She was instinctively a good housewife and not afraid of hard work. She possessed a keen mind, great determination, and was now lonely. She longed for a good husband, a family and a chance to be a homemaker. John Krohn gave her this opportunity when he expressed his wish for a home and family of his own. The two were married. Thus, Louisa's second marriage was to mean the fulfillment of a dream to be a good homemaker. John Krohn gave Louisa's daughter Mary the love of a real father and she was usually referred to as Mary Krohn rather than Mary Mueller.

In 1900 Louise farmed in Madera County with 5 children.

Obituary – Fresno Bee, November 17, 1925:

Woman Pioneer Of Madera Hills Dies At The Age Of 83

MADERA (Madera Nov. 17. -Mrs. Louise Krohn, 83, a pioneer resident of this county, died yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. Srurrock, in Livingston, Merced County. Death was due to the

infirmities of age. Mrs. Krohn was a native of Germany, coming to San Francisco from her native land when she was 15 years old. She married in 1866, and accompanied her husband to Coarse Gold in 1874. She resided there with her family until recent years. She is survived by seven sons and four daughters. Sons are Henry A William and G. A. Krohn of Coarse Gold, In W. and J. J. Krohn of Humboldt County, John C. and F. W. Krohn of Raymond. The daughters, Mrs. Mary Melvin of Coarse Gold, Mrs. Anna McGilvray of Raymond, Mrs. W. K. Sturrock of Livingston, and Mrs. Antoinette Brown of Coarse Gold. The funeral will be held in Fresno, where the body will be cremated.

John and Louisa had the following children:

+          4 M        i.  Frederick William "Fritz" Krohn  was born on 25 Dec 1881. He died on 19 Oct 1955.

+          5 F        ii.  Mary Krohn Muller  was born on 28 May 1866. She died on 29 Apr 1946.

+          6 M       iii.  Henry Krohn  was born in Aug 1868. He died on 20 Feb 1927.

+          7 M       iv.  Louis Wilhelm Krohn  was born in Apr 1870. He died on 5 Apr 1932.

+          8 M       v.  Gustav Adolphus Krohn  was born on 16 Dec 1872. He died on 1 Oct 1960.

+          9 M       vi.  William Juliuis "Willie" Krohn  was born on 15 Oct 1873. He died on 10 Jul 1956.

+        10 F       vii.  Antonette Victoria Krohn  was born on 18 Feb 1878. She died on 4 Sep 1961.

+        11 M     viii.  Julius J. Krohn  was born on 12 Feb 1880. He died on 8 Aug 1962.

+        12 M       ix.  John Charles Krohn  was born on 11 Mar 1876.

+        13 F        x.  Anne Magdalene "Annie" Krohn  was born on 13 Apr 1884. She died on 2 Dec 1983.

+        14 F       xi.  Meta Amelia Krohn  was born on 25 Dec 1887. She died on 10 Mar 1973.

3. Gustav Carl Albert Krohn  was born in 1844 in Hamburg, Germany. He died on 18 Sep 1888 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

Gustav Carl Albert Krohn became a naturalized citizen on August 29, 1871 in the 15th Dist. Court, San Francisco.

In 1880 Gustave was a carpenter in San Francisco with wife Julie and children Amelia, Gustve Jr., and Theodore. In 1882 he lived at 1429-1/2 O'Farrell. In 1886 he lived at 1617 Baker, San Francisco.

Gustav married Juliane M. R. "Julia" Bock  daughter of Julia on 13 Jan 1874 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Juliane was born on 9 Oct 1849 in Hamburg, Germany. She died on 27 Feb 1922 in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA.

In 1916 Julia lived at 1655 Baker, San Francisco.

Gustav and Juliane had the following children:

            15 F         i.  Amelia Henrietta Krohn  was born on 26 Dec 1874 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. She died on 22 Jul 1939 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

Amelia married Edward Arthur Ohlerich  son of Charles Ohlerich and Catherine M. Dabelstein on 14 Mar 1910 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. Edward was born on 26 Jul 1879 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 16 May 1934 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

            16 M        ii.  Gustav V. Krohn Jr.  was born on 16 Aug 1877 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 27 Sep 1900 in Victor, Colorado.

            17 M       iii.  Theodore Krohn  was born on 14 Jul 1879 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died in 1927 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

            18 M       iv.  Julius H. Krohn  was born in 1876 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died in 1878 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

            19 F        v.  Theresa Krohn  was born on 24 Jan 1881 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. She died on 13 May 1942 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

Theresa married Alfred Doane Fairweather  son of Alfred James Fairweather and Emily Jane Chipchase. Alfred was born in Nov 1878 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died in 1930 in Alameda Co., CA.

            20 M       vi.  William Hans Krohn  was born in Feb 1884 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died in 1939 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

Third Generation

4. Frederick William "Fritz" Krohn  was born on 25 Dec 1881 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. He died on 19 Oct 1955 in Madera, Madera Co., CA.

In 1918 William was the manager of the McGilvray Raymond Granite Company in Knowles.

Frederick married Alice Margaret Scribner  daughter of William Henry Scribner and Margaret R. Seery on 20 Feb 1904 in Raymond, Madera Co.. CA. Alice was born on 28 Sep 1884 in Russell, Russell Co., KS. She died on 7 Jun 1965 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

In 1938 Margaret was a teacher at 720 19th Street, Merced.

Frederick and Alice had the following children:

            21 M        i.  Kenneth Giles Krohn  was born on 4 Mar 1905 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 11 Mar 1982 in Laguna Hills, Orange Co., CA.

Kenneth married (1) Elizabeth Edna Shepherd  daughter of Clifford John Shepherd and Rolena V. Bennett on 25 Jun 1926 in Los Angeles Co., CA. Elizabeth was born in 1905. She died in 1956. Kenneth married (2) Mary Piersanti  on 13 May 1957 in Alameda Co., CA. Mary was born in 1907. She died in 1992.

            22 M        ii.  Frederick S. Krohn  was born on 21 Apr 1909 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 27 Jun 1972 in Whittier, Los Angeles Co., CA.

Frederick married Edythe Davis Menefee  daughter of Oran Virgil Menefee and Sue C. Davis on 31 Mar 1932 in Madera, Madera Co., CA. Edythe was born in 1910. She died in 1998.

            23 M       iii.  William Irving Krohn  was born on 1 Jan 1914 in Madera Co., CA. He died on 1 Apr 1990 in Contra Costa Co., CA.

William married Emma Lucille Corbin  daughter of Thomas Marion Corbin and Nellie Richmond on 19 Oct 1937 in CA. Emma was born in 1916. She died in 1998.

5. Mary Krohn Muller  was born on 28 May 1866 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. She died on 29 Apr 1946 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

Mary was the daughter of George Muller and Louisa Reese, her father passing before her birth. She was embraced by John Krohn and and often used his last name.

Marriage - San Francisco Examiner, Oct. 5, 1884:

THURMAN-KROHN.

The marriage of Miss Mary Krohn, eldest daughter of John Krohn, of Coarse Gold, to E. B. Thurman of Merced, was celebrated at the residence of the bride's parents on the evening of the 28th, Judge Johnson officiating. The hospitable home of the bride was thrown open for the entertainment of many friends. The parlors were handsomely decorated with evergreens and flowers. At 10 o'clock the bridal party took their places the bride attired in 8 dress of pearl silk, richly trimmed in Spanish lace, with the regulation vail and orange blossoms. The presents were numerous and elegant. At 12 o'clock the bridal and friends sat down to a dainty supper, where the health and happiness of the newly married couple were pledged. The following are the names of those present: Waite Over, Mrs. C. A. Thurman, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Skelton, Mr. Mrs. E. B. Thurman, Mrs. F. B. McFarland and daughter, Mrs. G. Phelps, Mrs. A. K. Doolittle, Mr. and Mrs. J. Doolittle, Master Leslie and Miss Edna Doolittle, Mrs. William Faymonville, Master Frank Faymonville, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Alix, Master Edmond Alix, E. A. Garrity, U. A. Krohn, Judge J. M. Johnson, Miss Grace Beckwith, Mr. and Mrs. George Bates and children, William Harbour, Miss M. Harbour, Miss L. J. Osborne, J. F. Krohn and family, Mr. and J. B. Lang, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bass, Mrs. M. Mitchell. Miss Mitchell, Miss Lizzie Mitchell, Miss Mattie Mitchell, J. McDonald, Miss J. McDonald, Mrs. Archie McDonald, Mrs. A. Langer, L. Giles, Bertrand, Rudolph Darsset, Leone Viedel, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Foster, C. A. Heningson, V. C. Toby, A. C. Williams.

Mary married (1) Eli Brockway Thurman  son of Elijah C. "Eli" Thurman and Caroline A. Cox on 29 Sep 1884 in Fresno Co., CA. Eli was born on 7 Dec 1856 in Hornitos, Mariposa Co., CA. He died on 28 Sep 1894 in Merced, Merced Co., CA.

Obituary - Merced Express, Sat., 29 Sep 1894, pg. 3:

E. B. Thurman, who has been an invalid for six or seven years from paralysis, died at the residence of his brother-in-law, D. Ladoucer [sic], last Tuesday evening at the age of 37 years. The deceased was a native of Hornitos, Mariposa county, and was the second son of Eli and Catherine Thurman, pioneer citizens of that town. He lived in his native town until he was 20 years of age, when he removed with his parents to Merced to reside. For a number of years he was one of the careful and reliable drivers of the Yo Semite state company, driving a six-horse stage from Merced to Yo Semite Valley and return. He afterwards drove stage for the same company from Madera to the valley, and remained with the company until sickness compelled him to abandon the calling. Since he was paralyzed he has spent part of his time in Madera and the other in Merced. The funeral took place from the residence of his brother-in-law Thursday morning last, Rev. J. D. Lewis, officiating.

 Eli and Mary had the following children:

            24 F         i.  Rose Arelia Thurman  was born on 11 Dec 1886 in Texas Flat, Madera Co., CA. She died on 3 Aug 1976 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

Rose married Harry Saunders Chapman  on 26 Sep 1919 in Reno, Nevada. Harry was born on 1 Mar 1871 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 24 Jul 1934 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. Harry was previously married to Grace Laura Genung (1883-1959) with children Emery

and Helen.

Mary married (2) Charles Melvin . Charles was born on 19 Jan 1842 in Rensselaer, Rensselaer Co., NY. He died on 15 Oct 1920 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

In 1900 Charles was a mine superintendent in Dist. 4, Madera County with wife Mary, son Henry, and step-daughter Rose Thurman. In 1910 he farmed there with Mary, sons Henry and Willie, step-daughter Rose, and partner Duncan McLellan (68 Scotland).

 Charles and Mary had the following children:

            25 M        ii.  Henry Calvin Melvin  was born on 19 Jun 1894 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. He died on 20 Mar 1959 in Madera Co., CA. In WWI Henry served as a Private in MG Co., 363rd Infantry.

            26 M       iii.  William Charles "Willie" Melvin  was born on 18 Sep 1900 in Madera Co., CA. He died on 16 Dec 1972 in Madera Co., CA.

6. Henry Krohn  was born in Aug 1868 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 20 Feb 1927 in Madera, Madera Co., CA.

In 1900 Henry was a mine proprietor in Madera County with wife Theckla. In 1910 he was a widower and storekeeper. In 1920 he farmed and had a general store with wife Winifred and daughter Alice.

Obituary - Fresno Morning Republican, February 22, 1927:

Hold Funeral Today For Henry Krohn, Shot By Indian

MADERA, Feb. Funeral services for Henry Krohn of Coarsegold, who died Sunday night ini a Madera hospital, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the family cemetery near Coarsegold. The Masonic lodge will be in charge. The cause of death is given out as a blood clot on the brain, thought to have been caused as a result of injuries received when Krohn was shot down by Evert Washington, Nipinnawasee Indian, when the latter was caught looting the Krohn garage New Years night. The deceased is survived by his widow, Winifred; one daughter, Alice; six brothers, John Will, G. A. and F. W. Krohn of Coarsegold and L. W. and J. J. Krohn of Arcata, and four sisters, Mrs. A. B. C. McGilvray and Mrs. Antoinette Brown, both of McGilvray, Mrs. Mary Melvin of Coarsegold and Mrs. W. K. Sturrock of Livingston.

Henry married (1) Winifred A. Fleming . Winifred was born in 1879 in CA. She died on 22 May 1934 in Madera Co., CA.

They had the following children:

            27 F         i.  Alice Louise Krohn  was born on 10 Mar 1914 in Madera Co., CA. She died on 4 Aug 1980 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

Fresno Bee, July 30, 1934:

ESTATE PROBATE ASKED

Petitions for letters of administration in the estates of Winifred A. Krohn, who died May 21st, and Richard D. David, who died July 25th, were filed in the superior court to-day.

Alice Louise Krohn, living at Knowles, is the sole heir of Krohn, she sets out in her petition, while Helen David, widow of David, is the latter's only heir. She is seeking the

letters. Krohn left an estate valued at less than $10,000, while the value of David's estate is estimated at $7,000.

 Alice married Francis Harold Dowening  on 30 Apr 1943 in Vallejo, Solano Co., CA. Francis was born on 18 Feb 1904 in Los Angeles Co., CA. He died on 9 Jan 2003 in Clovis, Fresno Co., CA.

Henry married (2) Theckla A . Theckla was born on 14 Oct 1870 in CA. She died on 5 Jan 1908 in Madera Co., CA.

7. Louis Wilhelm Krohn  was born in Apr 1870 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 5 Apr 1932 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA.

In 1900 Louis was a merchant in Twp. 4, Madera County with wife Lulu and children Agnes and John. In 1910 he was a dairy farmer in Modesto.

Obituary - Fresno Bee, Apr 06, 1932:

Kin Of Madera Supervisor Dies Of Heart Attack

COARSEGOLD (Madera Co.) April 6. Returning from the funeral of H. C. Brammer in Madera yesterday, Louis Wilhelm Krohn, 61, dropped dead of a heart attack in the Coarsegold Hotel last night. The deceased, the first tax collector of Madera County and a brother of Supervisor F. W. Krohn of the Raymond district, is survived by his widow, Lulu; two sons, Edwin J. of Coarsegold and Russell W. New York; one daughter, Mrs. C. A. Deman of Coarsegold; five brothers, Supervisor Krohn, G. William, John and Pete Krohn, all of Madera County, and four sisters, Mrs. A. B. McGilvray, Mrs. Henry Melvin, Mrs. Mata Sturrock and Mrs. Brown. The body is at the Jay Funeral Home.

Louis married Dialtha Lulu Drake  daughter of Jacob William Drake and Mary Jeanette Coffee on 19 Dec 1894 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA. Dialtha was born on 25 Jul 1871 in CA. She died on 14 Dec 1924 in Modesto, Stanislaus Co., CA.

They had the following children:

            28 F         i.  Celia Agnes Krohn  was born on 16 Sep 1896 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. She died on 13 Sep 1952 in Stanislaus Co., CA.

Marriage - Modesto Morning Herald, Dec. 25, 1920:

Krohn-Stone Wedding Takes Place At Rectory

Joseph E. Stone of Los Angeles and Miss Celia A. Krohn of Modesto were married last Monday afternoon, December 20, by Rev. Harold S. Brewster, of St. Paul's Episcopal church, at the rector's residence. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Krohn of this city and has spent the greater part of her life here. She is a graduate of the Modesto schools and has a large circle of acquaintances and friends who wit her happiness. The bridegroom is a young business man of Los Angeles, where the newlyweds expect to be at home early in the new year.

            29 M        ii.  Edwin John Krohn  was born on 20 Dec 1898 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. He died on 11 Jan 1963 in Fresno Co., CA.

Edwin married Dorothy May Babcock  on 27 Feb 1927 in Madera Co., CA. Dorothy was born on 19 Jul 1907 in Madera Co., CA.

            30 M       iii.  Willis Russell Krohn  was born on 21 Feb 1906 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. He died on 5 Mar 1973 in Stanislaus Co., CA.

Willis married Emma  on 21 May 1927.

8. Gustav Adolphus Krohn  was born on 16 Dec 1872 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 1 Oct 1960 in Sanger, Fresno Co., CA.

In 1900 Gustav was a machinist in Madera County with wife Mary and sister-in-law Vara I. Duncan. In 1910 he farmed there with Mary and daughter Jessie.

Gustav married (1) Mary Belle Duncan . Mary was born on 16 Dec 1872 in OR. She died on 19 Jun 1940 in Madera Co., CA.

They had the following children:

            31 F         i.  Jessie L. Krohn  was born in 1901 in CA. She died on 4 Mar 1913 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA.

Gustav married (2) Mildred Anne McCoy . Mildred was born on 26 Nov 1902 in Walla Walla, Washington. She died on 14 May 1985 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA.

9. William Juliuis "Willie" Krohn  was born on 15 Oct 1873 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 10 Jul 1956 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

In 1960 William was an employee at the Ahwahnee Sanatarium with wife Dorse (office manager), son-in-law Ray Weedmark (lab technician), and daughter Dixie (nurse).

Obituary – Fresno Bee, July 10, 1956:

W. J. Krohn, 80, ExMadera Tax Collector, Dies

William J. Krohn, 80, who was the Madera County tax collector in the early days of that county, and whose father founded the Madera County town of Coarsegold, died today in his home at 3522 East

Clinton Avenue after a brief illness. Krohn was born in San Francisco and lived most of his life in Coarsegold, moving to Fresno about a year ago. He was the postmaster in Coarsegold for many years, was a mining engineer and engaged in mining for most of his adult life, and in his early years drove a stage between Wawona and the Yosemite Valley. School Of Mines Graduate - He was a graduate of the California School of Mines in San Francisco, a member of the German Lutheran Church and a former member of the American Association of Mining Engineers. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Krohn, who moved to Coarsegold from San Francisco in 1873, and established the first Coarsegold Inn, store and post office. The family owned and operated the property for three quarters of a century.

Widow Survives - He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Dorse Krohn, the secretary of the Midland Savings and Loan Association; a daughter, Mrs. Dixie Weedmark of Fresno; three sisters, Mrs. Meta Sturrock of San Francisco, Mrs. Antonette Browne of San Diego, and Mrs. Ann McGilvray of Knowles, Madera County, and two brothers, G. A. Krohn of Coarsegold and J. J. Krohn of Arcata, Humboldt County. The Lisle Funeral Home will announce the for the last rites.

William married Dorse "Dora" Dysart  on 20 May 1897 in Madera, Madera Co., CA. Dorse was born in 1875 in MS. She died in 1928 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA.

 William and Dorse had the following children:

            32 F         i.  Dixie Krohn  was born in 1926 in CA. In WWII Dixie served in the Nursing Corps.

Dixie married Raymond M. Weedmark Jr.  on 13 Mar 1948 in Los Banos, Merced Co., CA. Raymond was born in 1918 in CA.

10. Antonette Victoria Krohn  was born on 18 Feb 1878 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. She died on 4 Sep 1961 in Los Angeles Co., CA.

Antonette was previously married to Jake H. Schneider (1871-1944) and William Avery.

      Antonette married James M. Brown . James was born on 15 May 1875 in NY. He died on 22 May 1922 in Madera Co., CA.

In 1920 James was a mining foreman in Twp. 8, Madera County with wife Antonette and daughter Meta Ann; they lived with Antonette's mother.

James and Antonette had the following children:

            33 F         i.  Meta Ann Brown  was born on 26 Jan 1919 in Madera Co., CA. She died on 26 Apr 1999.

11. Julius J. Krohn  was born on 12 Feb 1880 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. He died on 8 Aug 1962 in San Mateo Co, CA.

Julius married (1) Bertha Reeves  on 6 Jun 1907 in Humboldt Co., CA. Bertha was born on 8 Oct 1879 in CA. She died on 14 Nov 1947 in Humboldt Co., CA.

They had the following children:

            34 F         i.  Louise Krohn  was born on 22 May 1908 in Arcata, Humboldt Co., CA.

            35 M        ii.  John Harry Krohn  was born on 22 Jan 1910 in Humboldt Co., CA. He died on 13 Jul 1963 in Humboldt Co., CA.

Julius married (2) Lucyle Stowe  in May 1948 in Arcata, Humboldt Co., CA. Lucyle was born on 17 Mar 1904.

12. John Charles Krohn  was born on 11 Mar 1876 in Raymond, Madera Co., CA.

In 1910 S.N. Koontz and John Krohn came down from Coarsegold and bought the butcher business in Raymond first established by G.R. Vignola, and latterly by Weber and Leidig.

John married Lucy A. Dick  on 15 Jan 1901 in Madera, Madera Co., CA. Lucy was born in 1879 in CA. She died on 9 Dec 1965 in Madera, Madera Co., CA.

Obituary – Fresno Bee, December 10, 1965:

Mrs. Lucy A. Krohn

MADERA, Madera Co.-Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy A. Krohn, 87, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Jay Chapel. Cremation will follow. Mrs. Krohn died in a Madera rest home yesterday after a long illness. She was a native of First California Mill, near Soquel, and lived in Madera County most of her life. She was a member of the Raymond Grandmothers Club and the Raymond Womens Improvement Club. Mrs. Krohn was the widow of John Krohn, who formerly owned a butcher shop in Raymond. They were married in Coarsegold and moved to Raymond in about 1908. Survivors include a son; Karl of San Bruno, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

 John and Lucy had the following children:

            36 M        i.  Karl H. Krohn  was born on 22 Feb 1907 in CA. He died on 26 Feb 1989 in Tampa, Hillsborough Co., FL.

            37 M        ii.  Chester Earl Krohn  was born in 1902 in CA. He died on 22 May 1935 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

Chester married Marie McConnell  on 5 Aug 1924 in Marin Co., CA. Marie was born in 1901 in CA. In 1930 Chester was a clerk in Raymond with wife Emma and daughter Elizabeth.

13. Anne Magdalene "Annie" Krohn was born on 13 Apr 1884 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. She died on 2 Dec 1983 in Fresno Co., CA.

Obituary - Fresno Bee, December 05, 1983:

Anne K. McGilvray

Private services for Anne Krohn McGilvray, 99, formerly of the Fresno area, have been held at the direction of the Lisle Funeral Chapel. Mrs. McGilvray died Friday. Born in Coarsegold, she lived in the San Joaquin Valley 20 years. She was a homemaker and assisted in the family operation of Granite Quarries in Knowles and the Quest Ranch in Soquel Meadows, Surviving are two sons, Alexander S. of Mariposa of Redwood City; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Anne married Alexander Beaton Carey McGilvray  son of John Duff McGilvray and Marion Beaton on 19 Apr 1908 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. Alexander was born on 20 Jul 1879 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He died on 8 May 1962 in Fresno, Fresno Co., CA.

In 1920 Alexander was a stove contractor in Knowles with wife Anne and 3 sons.

Alexander and Anne had the following children:

            38 M        i.  Alexander Sandy McGilvray  was born on 23 Mar 1909 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA. He died on 23 May 1987 in Mariposa Co., CA.

            39           ii.  Baby McGilvray  was born in 1912 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. Baby died on 9 Sep 1912 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA.

            40 M       iii.  John Krohn McGilvray  was born on 16 May 1917 in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., CA. He died on 13 Jun 1972 in Woodland, Yolo Co., CA.

            41 M       iv.  Richard Lawrence McGilvray  was born on 21 Jan 1919 in Knowles, Madera Co., CA. He died on 11 Feb 1999 in Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., CA.

14. Meta Amelia Krohn  was born on 25 Dec 1887 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. She died on 10 Mar 1973 in El Dorado Co., CA.

Obituary – Fresno Bee, March 13, 1973:

Mrs. Meta Sturrock, 85, Dies

Funeral services for Mrs. Meta Krohn Sturrock, 85, of Placerville, who lived in Fresno more than 80 years, were held today in the Chapel of the Light in Fresno. She died Saturday in a Placerville hospital. Mrs. Sturrock was born in Coarsegold and came to Fresno as a child. She moved to Placerville about seven months ago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Barbara McGilvary of Placerville; a sister, Mrs. Ann McGilvary of Fresno: a son, William K. Sturrock Jr. of Arcadia; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The Memorial Chapel in Placerville was in charge of arrangements.

Meta married William K. Sturrock Sr  on 17 Dec 1911 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. William was born on 28 Mar 1885 in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. He died on 30 Jun 1959 in San Joaquin Co., CA.

In 1950 William was an assistant superintendant at the Ahwahnee Sanatarium with wife Meta.

 William and Meta had the following children:

            42 F         i.  Barbara Louise Sturrock  was born on 27 Mar 1913 in San Mateo Co, CA. She died on 8 Aug 1989 in Shasta Co., CA.

            43 M        ii.  William K. Sturrock Jr.  was born on 1 Jun 1916 in Coarsegold, Madera Co., CA. He died on 20 May 1995 in Oakhurst, Madera Co., CA.

William married Frances Mildred Robinson  daughter of Frank Sydney Robinson and Jessie Mildred Winkler on 8 Oct 1938 in Chico, Butte Co., CA. Frances was born on 23 Oct 1911 in Chico, Butte Co., CA. She died on 9 Oct 1994 in Oakhurst, Madera Co., CA.

FREDERICK WILLIAM KROHN

F. W. Krohn is a native son of Fresno County, having been born on Christmas day, 1881, at Coarsegold, now in Madera county. For the last nine years he has been a member of the Madera County Board of Supervisors, of which he is now the Chairman.

Frederick William Krohn is the son of John and Louise (Reese) Krohn. His father engaged in the liquor and general merchandise business in San Francisco prior to 1873. In that year he moved to what was then Fresno County, settling at Coarsegold, where he engaged in stock raising and general farming. Shortly afterwards he started a general merchandise store at Coarsegold. He died there in 1894.

Supervisor Krohn as a boy attended the Coarse Gold public school and then went to business college. For a time he worked for the California Barrel factory in San Francisco, and he mined in the Madera County foothill region for some years.  In February 1907, Mr. Krohn moved to Knowles to enter the employ of the McGilvray Granite company and he has been connected with that institution ever since. At first he was an engineer; then he became assistant manager, in which position he continues today.

In February 1903, Mr. Krohn was married to Alice Scribner. They have three children: Kenneth, Frederick S. and William.

Mr. Krohn is president of the board of trustees of the Raymond Granite High School, and he is a member of the board of trustees of the Ah-wah-nee Tri-County sanatorium. He is also a member of Madera Lodge of Masons, No. 280, and of the various rites of that order.

From the History of Fresno and Madera Counties, 1933, Joseph Barcroft, editor for Madera County, page 335. (Transcribed by Harriet Sturk)