Historical California Stone Carvers, Stone Cutters, & Monument Dealers
Devine Stone Carvers
Leeanna Rossi’s research notes regarding Thomas F. Devine’s personal and work life.
The following research notes were made by Leeanna Rossi, author of “Headstones of The Gold Rush Era: Sculpting Masterpieces in Marble,” available through the Old Sacramento City Cemetery. (I have only modified them by completing abbreviated words). These notes were generously contributed by Leeanna so others could benefit from all of her research. Visit “Citation List of Leeanna Rossi’s Research Notes,” to look up the corresponding numbers inside the parentheses listed in this document.
Thomas F. DEVINE, Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.
Place of birth: Ireland-1
Date of birth: 39
Date of death: 8/16/1893 - (Bee?)
(According to Leeanna Rossi, Thomas F. Devine is brother of James Henry Devine and cousin of Patrick J. Devine and Thomas F. Devine.)
EMPLOYMENT:
1855 - Came to United States ? - (44)
1857-1858 - P. J. Devine & Bro. and Devine & Bro. Marble Works, K/6th (with Patrick J. Devine) - (30)
1860 - Marble yard - (1)
1860 - Devine & Bro. Marble Works, 167 K (w/P J) - (18)
1861- 1862 - P. J. Marble Works, 163 K (with Patrick J. Devine) - (31)
1862 - Moved to San Francisco - (46, 48); Thomas F. Devine, marble cutter, dwelling 828 Market - (76)
1863 - Stone cutter, dwelling Oriental Hotel; dwelling NW cor Jones/O'Farrell - (77)
10/24/1864 - Naturalized in Sacramento County - (22)
1871 - DEVINE & MANNING, dwelling 520 Sutter, rear. DEVINE (Thomas F.) & MANNING (Dennis R.) dwelling 620 Brannan - (83)
1872 - DEVINE & MANNING no longer in business, no listing for Thomas F. Devine - (84)
Ages: 60/21? - (1)
Other Information: Value of personal estate in 1860: $700 - (1)
DEVINE & MANNING (Thomas F. Devine & Dennis R. Manning), San Francisco, California.
(This information was taken from Leeanna Rossi’s research notes. You can view her notes at this link: “Citation List of Leeanna Rossi’s Research Notes.”)
The San Francisco Directory for the Year Commencing April 1871, compiled and published by Henry G. Langley, (San Francisco: Henry G. Langley, 1871) p 205, Devine: Ellen E. (widow) dwelling NW cor Bush/Scott; Thomas, (DEVINE & MANNING) dwelling 520 Sutter, rear. P 422 DEVINE (Thomas F.) & MANNING (Dennis R.) dwelling 620 Brannan. P 285-6, Grant: Charles B., stone cutter, dwelling 322 Fremont .
The San Francisco Directory for the Year Commencing March 1872, compiled and published by Henry G. Langley, (San Francisco: Henry G. Langley, 1872), p 190, Devine: DEVINE & MANNING dissolved and no listing of Thomas F.
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