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Re: Looking for info on James lee Finnie

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-10-06 05:07:35Z

Patti,

I got your info through the snail mail.. Thank you so much! Please email me with your personal email address again?? I lost it!! I would like to have a phone conversation with you if you are okay with that?? You said the person you have been getting alot tof the info from lives in san Diego, CA, I am in Riverside, that isnt to far from me?? Please contact me.

Shelley

Re: Finnie-peterhead,scotland

pamcaletti — 2009-09-23 14:09:40Z

David you have been sending your queries to me, your cousin!
Shall we get together to share our info?
Pam

Re: Finnie-peterhead,scotland

elizabethfiinnie — 2009-09-23 09:27:05Z

dear david i think we may be from the same family my great great greatgreatgrand father was calljames finnie and he had a brother called robert there family were a family of tailors and the infotrmation i have is that robert family went to canada and that one of them did run a bank

Annie Finnie m. to John Fraser (Frasier)

pdferguson — 2009-09-14 12:23:44Z

Hello

I am looking for information on an Annie Finnie b. approx 1850-1860 in Scotland, d. 1899

Married to John Fraser (or Frasier) b. 1856 - d. 1942

They had at least 4 children

John Fraser - 1879 - 1927
Louie Fraser
William Fraser
Margaret Fraser d. 1943

if you have any info on these people, that would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Finnie-peterhead,scotland

davidmfinnie — 2009-08-29 14:36:02Z

Hi.
We may be related. There are a number of Finnie's in Ottawa Canada. My great grandfather came to Canada from Peterhead Scotland. He was the President of the Bank Of Ottawa. He had four sons. One of the sons was a goalie for the Stanley Cup Ottawa Senators. One of the other sons was my grandfather Roy Finnie.

My wife and I visited Peterhead in the Spring of 2002 .

David M. Finnie
( Ottawa Canada )

Re: Finnie-peterhead,scotland

davidmfinnie — 2009-08-29 14:28:56Z

My geart grandfather, David McLaughlin Finnie, came from
Peterhead Scotland. He was the president of the Bank Of Ottawa. I believe his father was a tailor back in Peterhead
Scotland. Would love to know more about the Finnie family
history in Scotland.

Cheers

David M. Finnie
( Ottawa Canada )

Re: finnie family from greenock - colin b. 1808

bradbury51 — 2009-07-20 10:23:27Z

My great, great, great grandmother Agnes Finnie born Renfrew 1738 the daughter of James Finnie and Helen Duncan. Agnes Finnie married Hugh Kerr in Glasgow in 1763 and they had 3 sons (names unknown) and 2 daughters Agnes (b.1772) and Helen (b1778) - all were born in Greenock. Agnes Kerr married William McComb in Greenock and their son Thomas migrated to Australia about 1836.

Re: Looking for info on James lee Finnie

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-07-15 23:38:32Z

Here is my email address email me on that.. Sxymomoftheyear@msn.com.. I am wondering if John Henry might be James lee Finnies dad not bro.. James was born in 1861, I do believe there is a connection.. How many Finnies have lazy eyes?? that's why I feel it.. it's a genetic. what is John Henry's son's names? birth dates , ect...??
Shelley

Re: Looking for info on James lee Finnie

finney53 — 2009-07-15 13:35:52Z

That's the problem-I do not know. From his Confederate pension request, I guessed his birtth to be the fall of 1835. I do not know where he was born. I have not found him on any census and his two sons put different states in just about every census.
patti

Re: Looking for info on James lee Finnie

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-07-15 00:20:16Z

Thank you for your response. I emailed you on your email address.. Can you tell me John Henry's Birthday, where he was born, ect.. ect..
Thank you,
Shelley

Re: Looking for info on James lee Finnie

pfinney196 — 2009-07-13 14:40:03Z

When John Finney filed his Confederate Pension,the reason was Ectropion which means outward placement of the margin of the eyelid. This could be a droopy eyelid. I have not heard anyone say, but in pictures his sons look like they have droopy eyes. And I do know that one living ancestor does have a lazy eye. If you want to contact me offsite with your snailmail, I can send you what I have and then we can determine if we have something.
Patte @pfinney@swmail.sw.org

Re: Jennie Finnie b. 1850 Toronto, Canada

zaftigmensan — 2009-07-12 22:59:25Z

Jennie Finney was my great-grandmother. She died 17 Feb 1924 in Tacoma, WA. I, too am looking for her ancestors, but I know a lot about her descendants. How much do you know about her parents?

Re: FINNIE'S OF ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND

andydfinnie23 — 2009-07-10 22:41:02Z

hi seen your post. My names Andrew Finnie and am from the aberdeen area. I know you was asking for in formation about finnie from tis area and was wondering what you found out. Am just trying to find out a bit of history about my name as i dont have contact with my father whose surname i have. Ant information about the Finnie name and how we came here from ireland would be much appriciated.

Yours Sincerley

Andrew Finnie

Re: Looking for info on James lee Finnie

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-07-06 22:58:39Z

Hi, I am sorry it's takin so long to get back.. James lee Finnie was born around 1861. My cousin and I have been talking, something we came up with might lead us to our James.. My brother, my cousin and her son were all born without soft spots, they say that James lee had droopy eyes( lazy eyes) my brother was also born with lazy eyes and my other cousin was born with them as well. We think it is from his side, nobody on are grandmothers side of the families have this.. Does anyone in your family have any of this??

Finnies from Ireland

DCF_2009 — 2009-06-25 21:43:41Z

I'm looking for info about William Finnie married to Mary, they had a son John (1831-1884) who married Margaret Fitzpatrick (1827-1891)and they had two daughters Teresa Grace (1854-1911)and Margaret (1852). All originated from Ireland but I have no idea where in Ireland. John, Margaret and their daughters emigrated to Scotland, residing in Midlothian. If anyone has any info regarding any of the names above, please get in touch.

James Lee Finnie

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-06-10 03:24:02Z

I am looking for info on James lee Finnie, He met his wife Mary Beckham in Olivehill Tenn.. They migrated to Norman Oklahoma .. Rumor has it.. The Finnie family got into a big fight and went their own ways, some went to Oklahoma the others went to Oregan.. One of the Finnie's were a Doctor.. The original spelling was Finney, but got changed along the way..
If anyone knows a Finnie who was born without a soft spot , has lazy eye(eyes) Please contact me. This is a genetic thing that is on the Finnie side, My brother was born with no soft spot and lazy eyes, my cousin was born with no soft spot and her son, he sister was born with a lazy eye.. Rumor has it, James lee Finnie had lazy eyes as well. Also my dads aunt had a baby die nobody knows why, we think the baby was born without a soft spot , back in the early nineteen hundred they wouldn't have known that!!
If someone in your family has both or one of them we are probably related..

If anyone can help me I would appreciate it..

Shelley

Parkes - Perry Barr, Great Barr, Handsworth, Queslett and Aldridge areas

richardparkes1957 — 2009-05-25 13:08:03Z

from humphrey parkes 1600's from the Smithy at Queslett

any decended interested in talking to

Finnie/Whur Family

shellyma1 — 2009-05-20 12:12:27Z

Alexander Finnie b 1877 in Partick, Glasgow became a British Citizen. Married Alice Ethel Whur and had one son William Alexander Finnie b 1901. Alice died 1903. Looking for info on Alexander and his son William Alexander Finnie. I know Alexander came to South Africa and married Elizabeth Malcolm Bain. They had one child in S A Muriel Mckay Finnie.They returned to the UK and ran the Fishery Inn Pub in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead Hertforshire and had another daughter, Margaret Anderson Finnie in 1915. In about 1919 they returned to S A where Alexander died in 1920 and Elizabeth in 1973.

Finnie/Stoddard Family

shellyma1 — 2009-05-20 12:05:25Z

Trying to find info on Willian Garden Finnie born in Scotland. He married Janet Stoddard and had a son Alexander Finnie b 1877 in Partick Glasglow. William and Janet ran the Halfway House Pub in Bovingdon Hertfordshire until approx 1929. Any info would be appreciated

Re: Finnie Family in California

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-05-12 22:39:06Z

I really dont know where my line of Finnies come from. That's why I am on here.. I know we didnt start out here in Cali.. All I know is James Lee Finnie met his Wife, Mary Beckham in Tenn.. I dont think he was from there though!

Re: searching for family

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-03-11 05:45:26Z

I don't know if your Finney could be related to my James Finnie, I know that my dad said that he believes that our last name was once Finney and the Finnie family had a big fight and parted ways some headed towards Oregon one was a doctor my dad believes the others went in another direction, my great grandfather ended up in Tennesse where he met his wife, my great grandmother Mary Beckham and the relocated with their two children Hattie and Charlie to Oklahoma.. Think there might be a connection?

Shelley

Re: Finnie Family in California

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-05-09 04:27:39Z

To be honest with you I don't know where my great grandfather James lee Finnie is from. All I know is he ended up In Tennessee where he met and Married My great grand mother and they had my grand father Charlie Lee Finnie and their daughter Hattie. then they all moved to Oklahoma. Other then that their is nothing on this man.

Re: Looking for info on James lee Finnie

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-02-06 00:51:09Z

I have no pictures of the Finnie family, all I know is my dad looks just like his dad.. We could snail mail them if you want..

Re: Looking for info on James lee Finnie

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-02-05 01:08:04Z

James lee Finnie was born in 1860 and died in 1922, his son Charlie Lee Finnie was born 1902 in Tennesse and Died in Tennesse in 1956 on Vacation, he resided in Beaumont Ca, He is burried in Ok. My dad Charles Francis Finnie was Born in 1937 in Ok and we live In Riverside, CA. His sister Eva May moved back to OK. and is still alive his brother Clyde was born in CA. and Died of Colon Cancer about 10 years or so in Stockton Ca. Hopefully you are the lead I need..

Looking for info on James lee Finnie

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-02-03 05:12:08Z

Re: Finnie Family in California

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-01-31 19:49:00Z

What is so wierd about the Finnie line is the spelling.. There are more people with the spelling Finney. From what my dad said the spelling determines the country in Europe which we came here from.. Also there are not very many people with the spelling Finnie.. That is cool that you restore homes and do the families research who owned the home.. Like i said My line of Finnies from all i could trace back started in Tennessee them moved to Oklahoma.. I guess my Grandfathers sisters daughter is still alive and she is like 80, he is going to try and put me in touch with her to see what she knows..

Re: Finnie Family in California

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-01-31 19:06:50Z

My dad has no info on his dads side at all except that his Grandfathers name was James Lee Finnie.. His death certificate says birth unknown. I know that he was in tennesse then him, his wife and kids moved to Oklahoma. His wifes maiden name is Beckham and I have found alot of info on them.. But I have nowhere to go with the Finnie line.. It's the same way with my moms moms dads side of the family.. there is 1 name and nothing else.. talk about frustrauting.But my dads Brother also lived in Cali before he died. Him and his family lived up in Stockton.. We are in So Cali.

Re: searching for family

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-01-31 05:32:31Z

My great grandfathers name is James lee Finnie lived in tennesse then moved to Oklahoma.. His wifes name was mary Beckham.. Sons name was Charlie lee. daughters name was hattie.

Re: Finnie, Mackay, Malcolm from Edinburgh, Scotland

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-01-31 05:30:05Z

By any chance is thier the surname beckham involved?

Re: Finnie Family in California

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-01-31 05:12:34Z

I am a Finnie in California too! My dad is Charles F. Finnie, his father is charlie lee Finnie, his dad is james (Jim) lee Finnie. They were in Tennesse in the 1800, then moved to Oklahoma.. In relation?

Re: Finnie's

sxymomoftheyear — 2009-01-10 01:23:21Z

My dad's grandfathers name was james lee finnie, his wifes name was mary beckham, I believe they lived in tenn.. My drandfathers name was charlie and my dads name is charles.. do any of these names sound familiar?

Re: FINNIE'S OF ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND

annmoir64 — 2008-12-04 08:50:32Z

Hi Alison,

I am a Finnie from Australia but my dad was from Aberdeen, he was William Moir Finnie.

Cheers
Karen

Re: Finnie Family in California

CaryStewart13 — 2009-05-08 22:59:37Z

Are these California Finnies descended from or related to the Finnies of Union Co., Kentucky? Thanks for a response. Cary

Re: FINNIE'S OF ABERDEENSHIRE, SCOTLAND

msmcjan — 2009-05-11 18:53:28Z

My grandfather was Andrew Finnie born in Fraserburgh Scotland (wife Barbara). My father was Wilson Buchan Finnie ,born 1921(siblings--Barbara, georgina, margaret, Andrew, polly & dolly--dont know their real names.Hope this helps someone.
Janice McIntosh Finnie.

Re: Looking for info on James lee Finnie

finney53 — 2009-02-04 15:26:40Z

I have a John Henry Finney who supposedly left home after a family dispute. Family lore says he had a brother named James. John was in the Civil War in Arkansas and then in Texas by 1870. He named his sons Walter Thomas and Robert Lee. The Lee middle name has been in every generation since. I do not see a date in your post. If you think there might be a connection, please reply. Thanks
Patti Finney

Re: Looking for info on James lee Finnie

finney53 — 2009-02-05 17:35:45Z

I don't know anything about the family so If we connect I just don't know. I had gotten some info from an elderly relative but recently have questioned her dependability.
I do have two pictures of brother James. Do you have any pictures? I do not have a scanner but I could snail-mail you a copy to see if they match. p

Re: Finnie Family in California

fscarli1 — 2009-01-31 17:36:50Z

Hi There: The Finnie line that I am trying to research goes back to Robert J. Finnie in 1880s, wife Virginia, mother's name is Sarah and his father before him was also a Robert J. The other Finnie's in this line is a Robert D. Finnie, 1860 and he has 2 sisters named Mary Finnie & Belle Finnie with a brother Walter F. Finnie.Then it goes down to a Robert J. Finnie, Jr and a Peter Finnie . I had heard that there were some relatives in Sacramento but as far as I can research, the original Robert J. Finnie came from Scotland. If any of these names sound familiar let me know. Weird thing that this line named all boys Robert J or Robert D and for 3 generations, they married people with same names as their mothers, Virginia. Very hard to keep information straight on deeds.Guess they had no imagination!!! Ha Ha

Re: Finnie Family in California

fscarli1 — 2009-01-31 19:23:13Z

I know what you mean. I have worked a long time on Finnie family and I have only a few bits and pieces. At least one of the relatives was in the military, then there are the census forms where I got the children's names from turn of the century. This relative, Robert J. Finnie owned a Duck and Hunting club but I could never find any info about that other than I have the name of it. Started, I think around 1930s-1950s.
I am not actually a Finnie. I live in the Northern California old Finnie house and I always do research on the house to try and find out who built it, when and who lived in the house. We have restored about 5 houses but this one has lead me to a dead end about the family.

Finnie Family in California

fscarli1 — 2008-11-08 17:48:56Z

I am looking for any relatives or information on Robert J. Finnie (Sr) DOB 10/31/1887 married to Virginia S. Finnie (Maiden name Slater from Canada) DOB 3/25/1890(1). They had 2 sons Robert J. Finnie Jr. DOB 3/9/19 and Peter C. Finnie DOB 5/18/22. Lived most of their lives in Butte Co, California. Robert J. Finnie JR, ended up marrying a woman whos name is same as his mother Virginia so my search into 1920s-40s gets complicated because of the 2 sets of same names. Any information I can obtain would be helpful.

Re: Finnie Family in California

fscarli1 — 2009-05-11 01:14:15Z

Hello: This Finnie family is in California, came from Scotland in 1880s-90s to Grass Valley, California, then to Gridley, California.

Re: Finnie Family in California

fscarli1 — 2009-02-19 18:33:22Z

Pam: In our last conversation, you mentioned these wonderful "Aunts", the sisters of your grandmother, Virginia Slater-Charlotte, Maybel Slater, there were also other siblings in that family, a Franka and a Harry. I did find some information about them, when I get your email, I will send you the information, if interested. Looks like a Genevieve Finnie, died in Douglas Co, Oregon 5-17-2002. Shows DOB as 9-3-1902. That would make her almost 100 years old when she died. Records show at some time her name was Genevieve "Grimes", not sure if that was her maiden name or she had been married previously before marrying your grandfather.
Paula

Re: Finnie Family in California

fscarli1 — 2009-02-19 18:15:21Z

Please contact me at: fscarli@sbcglobal.net. Thank you Pam.

Re: Finnie Family in California

fscarli1 — 2009-02-19 03:04:58Z

Hi Pam: You clarified that your grandfather, Robert Sr. was involved with the Northern California, Colusa Duck Clubs. What did he grow on the ranch. Did he have fruit trees that he sold off the fruit? Did he do rice or wheat? Curious as I know you said there was originally a lot of property around the house.
Also, we had to go to Grass Valley today so we found your great, great grandfather's house on Linden and Finnie Street. We used to own a rental on Linden street and a local attorney used to own that house, that was probably in late 1880s to 1990s. What a beautiful house. At one time, I bet it had a fabulous view of downtown Grass Valley before all the trees became so large and so many more houses. How interesting that we should have lived in Nevada City/Grass Valley for 35 years and end up in a house that was built by original forefathers of Nevada County. Devine Destiny!
Paula

Re: Finnie Family in California

fscarli1 — 2009-02-17 17:31:27Z

Hi Pam: Very helpful information but opens up new thoughts and more questions!!! If Robert Jr. and his 1st wife Vickie had 2 children, wouldn't they be your cousins? And you have never met them? Were they a lot older than you and your sister/brother? So when you were young, Robert Sr. and 2nd wife Genevieve still lived in this house, the house maybe that Robert Sr. had with his 1st wife Virginia? In 1920, the census document states that Robert Sr, Virginia lived on Sheldon Street, in Gridley. Your father wasn't born yet. Then the 1930 census report does show your father Robert Jr. but no location of street where they lived.
Do you know who Mr & Mrs. Elbert Kercheval; or Mrs. Jas. Watt are? I found a 1923 local news clipping stating they came and visited Robert (RJ) Finnie Sr. along with Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Finnie for the holidays. I was guessing, in some way, they may be relatives, possibly the women are Finnie. In my mind, I saw it, in 1924, Robert D. lived in Sacramento. Robert J, Sr. lived either in this house or maybe on Sheldon Avenue (nearby street). Robert J. Sr. had his parents over for holidays along with maybe Aunts/Uncles, or??
If you don't mind Pam, I would like to talk further. So many questions. I do appreciate finally hearing from a relative. Oh, and another question/s.
Interestingly, it appears from court recorded documents that it was Genevierve who sold off a great deal of the property, some in the 1950s, but mostly in the 1970s. I have that she died in 1990.
Do you think that your uncle, Robert Jr. got the house from his father, Robert Sr. because he was the oldest? Oh, and I also saw that Robert Jr. was in the State Assembly and was an Exec Secretary of California for the Federated Institude, Inc. Do you know what that was? Was he a lawyer? It said he was a lobbyist in the State Capitol.
Thanks again.
Paula

Re: Finnie Family in California

fscarli1 — 2009-02-17 04:34:24Z

I am so excited. I am looking at my family tree of the Finnies and this is not making sense. I have Robert Dryden Finnie,(His mother's name was Dryden) born in 1860, married to Sara Finnie, born in 1863. Were possibly grocery owners in Sacramento. I have that they had 2 children-Robert J (or RJ)born 10/31/1887; I have they had a daughter named Elizabeth Finnie, born in 1890. I have a newspaper document stating that this Robert J Finnie had the duck club and purchased 200 acres from the Loulton Ranch in Sac valley. Then I have that Robert J. Finnie married Virginia S. Finnie(Slater was her maiden name, born 3/25/1891. I even have the census info showing her name and DOB. She died 10/12/1952. I have information that they married 5/5/1915 in Red Bluff, Ca. From that marriage, as you stated, they had 2 sons, Robert Jr and Peter. But I show that there shows up another Virginia "Vicky" or "Alice" Finnie, DOB 4/13/1921, died 2001, maiden name Carpenter.
I never was able to find out very much information on your father, Peter, except DOB 5/18/1922 in Sac; Died 9/29/1996, I have his SS# from his military records and that at one time he lived at 2766 Regal Avenue, Redding Cal. I never heard he was married or had any children. It must seem strange to have someone with family information that doesn't know one single soul of the Finnie Family!!! Paula

Re: Finnie Family in California

fscarli1 — 2009-02-17 04:21:59Z

OH MY GOSH: Thank you Pam for the information. I have been working on the Finnie family for over 1 1/2 years. Right in front of me now is a huge ancestrial flowchart with notes of bits and pieces I have been trying to put together. Interestingly, the Virginia S. Finnie name has come up on many documents I found at Butte Co, California records, in the 1940s, 50s. Then there are a few other documents where a Virginia Finnie appears to have changed her name to Genevieve Finnie. I have so many questions I would love to chat with you sometime. You are the first person that has the facts, others may have been from a different line of the Finnies.
Actually, I am not related at all. We purchased a house in Gridley, that the previous owners said belonged to Virginia Finnie. We found some documents belonging to Robert Johnston Finnie and a poster of a Gun and Hunting Club owned by Robert J. Finnie, the Sr. I was told the Finnie family (Robert & Virginia) did not have any children so they sold off the house. We are restoring it, no specific date when built but everything thinks it was in the 1930s, kinda a bungalow. We were hoping to find some relatives that knew the owners, may have been to the house, had Pictures!!! My ultimate goal was to get the date when our house was built, by whom, who owned it, but get very involved with the families when I do the research on houses, as if they are my family.
So if you want to talk anytime, I would just love knowing about the family.
Paula Carli

Re: Finnie Family in California

PamFin — 2009-02-17 01:50:23Z

I just came acrossed your message board. Robert J. Finnie was my grandfather. He was married to Virginia Slater Finnie
(my grandmother). They had 2 sons. Peter C. Finnie (my father), and Robert J Finnie Jr. It was Robert Jr. who was married to Virginia, not my grandfather. His mothers name was Sara Johnston Finnie and his father was Robert Dryden Finnie. I hope this helps. How are you related to the Finnie family? Pam Finnie

Re: Finnie Family in California

PamFin — 2009-02-17 16:39:07Z

Paula...Was excited to get your info. too! Much of what you have is correct. I hope this helps: After my grandmother(Virginia Slater) died, My Grandfather re-married a Genevieve Finnie. They were much older and did not have any children. My grandfather died in 1960, and Genevive cotinued to live in the house for several years. My father and his brother (Robert Jr.) grew up in that house. It was a beautiful Ranch at one time, with lots of property. I was quite young when my grandfather died, but I have fond memories of that house. I think the other Virginia that you keep comming across is Robert Jr.'s first wife. They were not married for very long. She went by "vickie". They had 2 children, who I never met. As for myself, I have a brother Peter who lives in Weaverville Ca. and a sister Patty who lives in Portland Or. My mother is still alive, and lives at the address you have in Redding. I have lived in Sacramento for a long time, and also have a very old house. I hope this fills in some of the blanks for you! My home phone is (916)4571371. Feel free to call (evenings are best), or e-mail me anytime.....Pam Finnie

Re: Finnie Family in California

PamFin — 2009-02-18 03:35:41Z

Paula..I hope I can answer some of these questions.I think that the house on Sheldon St. may have been my grandparents first house in Gridley. I know that my father and uncle grew up in the house you have. That's the only home my father ever talked about.
My grandfather's parents (Sarah and Robert D),were born and raised in Grass Valley. The old Finnie house is still there, also a Street named after the Finnie's! Elizabeth (Finnie) Kercheval was my grandfathers sister. Mrs James Watt was my grandfathers aunt (Rober D. sister). These were the people that you mentioned from some article?
My uncle, Robert Jr, didn't have very much contact with his children after he divorced "Vicky." They were older than us and sadly we never met them.
I know that my uncle worked at the Capital, but I was never sure what he did. He was also a Pilot.
I wish that I had more information about the house. My mother may have some pictures. I'll check with her.
Hope this helps! Pam

Re: Finnie Family in California

PamFin — 2009-02-19 18:09:12Z

Paula..I tried to use the e-mail address you gave me, but it didn't go through. Not sure what I did wrong. I do agree it would be a much better way to keep in touch.
I'm not sure what my grandfather did with the property on the ranch. I don't think he grew anything for finacial support. I'll try and find out. I think the Lodge at Viola was very successful, and a large part of there income over the years.
You mentioned the view that the old Finnie house in GV must have had. I was told that in the 1800's that the town xmas tree was planted in the front yard. It's a huge Redwood, and the original star is still at the top! I guess for years it could be seen all over town. Love those kind of stories!!
It was great talking to you....hope I can continue helping out! Pam