Families of Florence Adelaide Israel
FLORENCE ADELAIDE ISRAEL, daughter of MARY ANN HORNER and MARTIN CLAY ISRAEL, was born March 10, 1855 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa,7626 and died May 6, 1933 in Escondido, San Diego, California.7626 She is buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, San Diego, California.456
She married (1) DR. ANDREW L. STEVENSON on April 3, 1878 in Jasper County, Iowa.3434 He was born June 4, 1852,456 and died January 19, 1888.456 He is buried in Grand Island Cemetery, Hall County, Nebraska.456
She married (2) WILLIAM LUTHER RAMEY in 1893.7626 He was born December 10, 1845 in Westville, Champaign, Ohio,7627 and died December 4, 1928 in Mercy Hospital, Escondido, San Diego, California.7627 He is buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Escondido, San Diego, California.7627, 456
Children of FLORENCE ADELAIDE ISRAEL and DR. ANDREW L. STEVENSON:
- LLOYD ADAIR STEVENSON, b. March 4, 1879, Nebraska;8 m. HELEN LOUISE BALDRIDGE on September 18, 1907 in California7632; d. July 22, 1929, Lake Tahoe, El Dorado, California.3893, 7634
- REV. FRANK HERBERT STEVENSON, b. April 15, 1883, Grand Island, Nebraska;3294 m. MARY SHILLITO on October 23, 1917 in Hamilton County, Ohio2373; d. August 2, 1934, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.2888
Children of FLORENCE ADELAIDE ISRAEL and WILLIAM LUTHER RAMEY:
- FLORENCE M. RAMEY, b. October 19, 1894, Escondido, San Diego, California;7645 m. DEAN ELLIOT HOWELL on June 24, 1919 in Congregational Church, Escondido, San Diego, California7633; d. March 8, 1975, Lomita, Los Angeles, California.7645
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Obituaries
Times-Advocate, December 7, 19287627
W. L. RAMEY, PIONEER AND COMMUNITY BUILDER, DEAD
BELOVED CITIZEN, FOR MORE THAN THIRTY YEARS ACTIVE IN EVERY FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THAT CITY AND VALLEY, SUCCUMBS TO THE ADVANCED AGE OF FOUR SCORE AND THREE YEARS
Escondido mourns the passing away of one of her pioneer citizens, William L. Ramey, a man who worked while he lived and aided in every movement for the advancement and up-building of the community. And while the community mourns the loss of a beloved citizen, it realizes that his passing was a natural result of a long and useful life and that it comes as a close of a life worth while and at a greatly advanced age. Mr. Ramey would have been 83 years of age, had he lived six more days. He passed away at 9:30 Tuesday night at Mercy hospital, San Diego.
Mr. Ramey had failed in strength considerably during the past few years. Recently he developed uremic poisoning and on Thanksgiving afternoon was taken to Mercy Hospital, even then his condition being almost hopeless. In fact, he lapsed into unconsciousness soon after his arrival at the hospital, after outlining plans for his family, which was characteristic of the methodical and efficient man that he was all through life. He remained in an unconscious condition until his passing away.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock, the body having been brought to Escondido by Halleck F. Johnson, who is in charge of the arrangements. The service will be conducted by Rev. W. A. Schwimley at the Congregational church, where Mr. Ramey had served as trustee for thirty years. The Masons of Consuelo lodge will be in charge of the rites at the grave, where burial will be made in the family plot.
William L. Ramey was born December 10, 1845, at Westville, Champaign county, Ohio. He spent his boyhood and young manhood in Ohio, Illinois and Iowa, being married in the mid-west and moving to Madison, Neb., where he formed a lasting friendship with A. W. Wohlford.
It was in company with Mr. Wohlford, another prominent pioneer citizen of Escondido, that Mr. Ramey came to Escondido, arriving in October, 1890. These two men worked jointly in the building of early Escondido, having associated interests in the banking and lumber business of the valley, Mr. Wohlford taking the head of the banking interests and Mr. Ramey of the lumber business, both being directors in the interlocking concerns. Mr. Ramey became president of the Escondido Lumber, Hay & Grain company, a pioneer organization of development of the valley, and remained at the head of this successful concern for 33 years, working with the late Geo. V. Thomas, another prominent pioneer citizen in the successful operation of this, the city and valley's largest business concern of its time.
Mr. Ramey also became the owner of considerable property, including two large business buildings on Grand avenue. He took a great interest in all advancement of the city and was invariably a worker for improvement and betterment of the community.
Through the many years of his life in Escondido, Mr. Ramey always took a leading part in civic activities. He was an organizer of Grape Day, serving as president in the early life of the institution and many years as director, likewise of the chamber of commerce. He was a Mason for fifty years and was one of the organizers of Consuelo lodge, serving later as Master of the lodge. He was a charter member of the Escondido Country club and of the Escondido Kiwanis club. He was also one of the organizers and directors of the Northern San Diego Chamber of Commerce, a body that did much good in its day. As a director of the latter organization, he built at his own expense the cement table and seats in Live Oak Park that are dedicated to the Northern Chamber. In Masonic circles he advanced through the Royal Arch to the Knight Templar degree, being a member of the Commandery at San Diego. He was also one of the organizers and first Patron of the local chapter, Order Eastern Star. All during the existence of the San Pasqual Battlefield Monument Commission and at the time of his death, he was a member of that body under appointment from the governor.
All of these things just stated show a few of the activities of this grand old man, but more important is the fact that he was always alive to the needs of such work and willing to do more than his share. He was always looking forward and upward and was a positive character, rather than a negative one. he has been a great valuable man for Escondido.
He was keely interested in life and all activities up to his last illness. The fact that he drove his own car up to the last days showed his wonderful mental activity and stamina.
Mr. Ramey was married in 1872 to a lady of the midwest who came to Escondido with him in 1890. She was known as a refined and lovable woman and pioneers recall her wonderful character. She passed away after twenty years of married life, her body being laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery. later Mr. Ramey was married to the widow of the late Dr. Stevenson, a former beloved citizen here. Mrs. Ramey and their one child, Mrs. Florence Ramey Howell; also the son-in-law, Dean Howell, and their two children survive in Escondido. Two step-sons of Mr. Ramey also survive, one being Lloyd Stevenson, of Piedmont, who will arrive Thursday, and Rev. Dr. Frank Stevenson, who is a trustee of Princeton University and lives at Princeton, N. J. These bereaved relatives have the sympathy of every person in Escondido who loved and revered Mr. Ramey.
Daily Times-Advocate, May 12, 19337626
MRS. W. L. RAMEY PASSES BEYOND
PIONEER ESCONDIDO WOMAN, WIDOW OF LATE COMMUNITY BUILDER, SUCCUMBS
Mrs. Florence Adelaide Ramey, wife of the late William L. Ramey, pioneer community builder of Escondido, succumbed Saturday night at about 9:20 at her home on South Juniper street. An invalid for most of the time during the past 10 to 15 years, Mrs. Ramey succumbed from injuries received from a fall about four weeks ago. At that time she broke her hip and has gradually lost ground since.
Interesting early history of Escondido is intermingled with the life of Mrs. Ramey. She was born at Oskaloosa, Iowa, March 10, 1855. In 1878 she was married to Dr. Andrew L. Stevenson, physician and surgeon. Dr. Stevenson succumbed in the east and Mrs. Ramey and two children moved to San Diego.
It was while Mrs. Stevenson resided in San Diego that she met William L. Ramey, pioneer builder of this community. Mr. Ramey had come to Escondido in 1890 with A. W. Wohlford and a Mr. Barnes, who moved to San Diego, where he became a prominent San Diego pioneer citizen. Mrs. Stevenson was wedded to Mr. Ramey in 1893.
In the early days of Escondido Mr. Ramey was one of the principal owners of the Escondido Lumber, Hay and Grain company, a pioneer organization in the development of this valley. The business was later purchased by the Hayward Lumber & Investment company. Mr. Ramey also had three citrus ranches in Escondido, and other large interests in property and business.
During those early days of the valley, Mrs. Ramey was always active, being socially prominent and always a charming hostess.
She is survived by a son, Dr. Frank H. Stevenson, and a daughter, Mrs. Florence Howell. Dr. Stevenson is a Presbyterian minister and is now president of the Westminster Theological Seminary of Philadelphia. Dr. Stevenson has been wintering with his family at Pasadena and came to Escondido Sunday to assist in funeral arrangements. Mrs. Howell is the wife of Mayor Dean Howell of Escondido.
The deceased also leaves six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The latter is Brice Roessler of Berkeley.
Old-time Escondidans will recall that Mrs. Ramey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin C. Israel, were residents of Escondido, spending their last days here.
Mrs. Ramey had another son, Lloyd A. Stevenson, well known here, who passed beyond in 1929 as the result of a heart attack while at Lake Tahoe.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 30, 18607528 | Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa |
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| July 8, 18707530 | Fairview, Jasper, Iowa |
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| June 16, 18807630 | Grand Island, Hall, Nebraska |
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| June 6, 19007631 | Escondido, San Diego, California |
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| April 25, 19107230 | Escondido, San Diego, California |
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| January 3, 19202842 | Escondido, San Diego, California |
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| April 14, 19302842 | Escondido, San Diego, California |
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