Historical California Stone Carvers, Stone Cutters, & Monument Dealers
Ragey thru Russell
Marcus RAGEY (spelling ?), San Jose, Santa Clara County, California (Marble Cutter)
1880 - Ragey (?), Marcus (census record) white, male, (age) 58, married, marble cutter, (parents and Marcus Ragey (?) born in) France, (also listed in household) Borel 58, (relationship) wife, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California (1880 Santa Clara County, California, Census, pp. 5, sup. dist. 1, enum dist. 247, Colfax Street, enumerated 3 June 1880, Microfilm Roll #81)
REBSTOCK & BRENDLE,
San Francisco, San Francisco
County, California.
(Marble Works)
1880-1881 - The following excerpt is from Pacific Coast Directory, for 1880-81...of California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, and British Columbia, L. M. McKenney & Co., Publishers, San Francisco, Cal., presented on the Golden Nugget Library web site, by Nancy Pratt Melton.
(pp. 1240) “Rebstock and Brendle, marble works - cor Post and Lyon.”
(pp. 1403) Classifieds: Marble Works “Rebstock and Brendle - cor Post and Lyon.”
RICHMOND MARBLE CO., Richmond, Contra Costa County, California.
1916-1917 - Richmond Marble Co. (Advertisement) (California R. L. Polk & Co.’s Richmond, Martinez and Contra Costa County Directory, 1916-1917, R. L. Polk & Co., Publishers, Oakland, California, pp. 20) |
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| Richmond Marble Co., Phone Richmond 1084, Marble and Granite Monuments, Marble, Mosaic, Terazzo Steps, Wainscot and floors. Office and Factory, 525 20th St., Richmond, Cal. |  |
Patrick RILEY, Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California
(Stone Cutter)
1880 - Riley, Patrick, white, male, (age) 29, boarder, unmarried, stone cutter, living in the household of Mary A. CROCKER (hotel proprietor), San Jose, Santa Clara County, California (1880 Santa Clara County, California, Census, Los Gatos, Redwood Township, pp. 19, sup. dist. 1, enum. dist. 254, enumerated 10 June 1880, Microfilm Roll #82)
ROBBIE & BRUCE,
Chico, Butte
County, California.
(Granite Works)
1880-1881 - The following excerpt is from Pacific Coast Directory, for 1880-81...of California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, and British Columbia, L. M. McKenney & Co., Publishers, San Francisco, Cal., presented on the Golden Nugget Library web site, by Nancy Pratt Melton.
(pp. 530) “Robbie and Bruce, granite works.”
E. R. ROBERTS, Pioneer Marble Works, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.
(Stone Carver/Marble Works)
The following information is from a presentation by Mary-ellen Jones to the Contra Costa County Genealogical Society in 1996. (from “Tombstones, and the Men who created them,” in the Diablo Descendants Newsletter, November 1996, Vol. 11, No. 11, pp. 89, 91.)
“...Edwin learned his trade in Connecticut. He came to California via the isthmus of Panama, worked at mining for three years, and then returned to his trade of stone cutting. In 1854 he opened a yard in Columbia, a major gold rush town. In 1857 he moved to Stockton and set up a yard there...I went to look for his tombstone and the man on duty at the cemetery pointed out the plot, but there was not stone. Apparently he never had one, and he died a pauper. There is a picture of his house in an old Thompson & West History of San Joaquin County.”
(date unknown) - Pioneer Marble Works, E. R. Roberts, Proprietor (Advertisement) |
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| “Pioneer Marble Works, E. R. Roberts, Proprietor, Sutter Street, Bet. Main St. and Weber Avenue, Stockton, Cal. Monuments, Marble Mantels, Grave Stones, Plumber’s Slabs, etc., On hand and manufactured to order. Orders Respectfully solicited. |  |
“Sculptors, Monument Companies, and Iron Works,” Including Cemeteries in Which E. R. Roberts cemetery stones and monuments are located, compiled by Leeanna Rossi.
ROBERTS & BENEDICT, Columbia, Tuolumne County, California.
The Cumback Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in the Columbia Cemetery, Columbia, Tuolumne County, California - stone on right side of photograph. (Photographed July 1998) |
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The cemetery stone for Jacob R. Giddis is placed to the left of Joel A. Cumback’s stone. The Giddis stone reads as follows. (It is an unsigned cemetery stone. Both stones have a willow-lantern motif.)
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ROBERTS & CO., Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.
The Clark Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in the Mariposa Cemetery, Mariposa, Mariposa County, California. (Photographed July 1998) |
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Galen A. Clark, Died April 19, 1873, Age 26 Yrs. Signed: Roberts & Co., Stockton |
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Stockton, San Joaquin County, California - Odd Fellows Cemetery - Tunnis/Browne Marble Monument by Messrs. Benedict and Roberts. (The following article is from the Stockton Daily Independent, Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, Monday, 12 May 1862, transcribed by Dee Sardoc on the NorCal email list, April 18, 2007.)
“FINE MARBLE WORK -- In the Odd Fellows Cemetery near this city is a monument form the marble works of Messrs. BENEDICT & ROBERTS, on Sutter street near Main, recently erected by Mr. Richard TUNIS in memory of deceased relatives. This monument is made entirely of marble quarried near Columbia, and stands upon a brick base 3 feet in height, the block and column rising to a high of 7 feet, making the total high 10 feet. On the south side is the following inscription:
Benjamin TUNIS, a soldier of the War of 1812-1815; born 1795, died 1859
“And on the north side the following:
Thomas TUNIS BROWNE; born 1824; died 1850
“The principal beauty is in the fine quality of the marble, next to which is the design, surpassing in elegant proportions all other monuments in the city. The Columbia marble, for all purposes for which marble is used, is unequalled by any imported; and by those competent to judge, is pronounced susceptible to the highest degree of polish and capable of durability beyond the marble in general use for monument purposes in the Eastern States. All who are interested in native productions, will derive pleasure in visiting the marble works above referred to, and examining the specimens of various grades of marble in the rough and finished state. No other than that from the quarries at Columbia, is used in these works.”
George Robertson, Eureka, Humboldt County, California.
(Sculptor & Marble Works)
1890 - The following entry is from the Classified Business Directory of Humboldt County - 1890 - Humboldt County, Descriptive of The Natural Resources Delightful Climate, Picturesque Scenery, Beautiful Homes, Lillie E. Hamm, Publisher (Copyrighted) Eureka, Cala., Daily Humboldt Standard, November, 1890. (Transcribed by Joy Fisher, on Norcal email list December 20, 2005.)
Marble Works: “Robertson, George; Eureka.”
Sculptors: “Robertson, George; Eureka.”
ROCKLIN GRANITE CO. (INC.), San Francisco, and Rocklin, Placer County, California.
1896-1897 - Rocklin Granite Co. (Inc.), I. Delano Pres. & Manager, 40 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, Contractors for granite work of all kinds. Quarry address, Rocklin, Placer County, California, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California (from Advertisement in San Jose City Directory Including Santa Clara County: A Classified Business Directory of the County, 1896-1897, pp. 19)
ROGERS
(Various) - ROGERS - ROGERS BROS. - ROGERS & SON - E. T. ROGERS
- N. O. ROGERS - W. ROGERS - W. G. ROGERS,
Woodland, Yolo County,
California.
The Brown Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in the Tremont Cemetery, Solano County, California. (Photographed July 1999) |
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Ann Eliza Brown, Born Dec. 19, 1826, Died Mar. 26, 1858, Aged 32 yrs. 8 ms. 23 ds. Signed: Rogers Bros, Woodland |
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The Wilson Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in the Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, Yolo County, California. (Photographed July 1999) |
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Hannah Wilson, wife of David Wilson, died Mar. 9, 1880, Age 35 yrs. Signed: Martin & Rogers, Woodland |
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The Gill - Marders/Nissen Cemetery Stones. These cemetery stones are located in the Cottonwood Cemetery Cemetery, Yolo County, California. (Photographed 1997) |
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(The Marders/Nissen stone was not signed, but it is of similar design and lettering as that on the Gill cemetery stone, and it is located nearby.)
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The Belshe/Powell Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in the Cottonwood Cemetery, Yolo County, California. (Photographed 1997) (The company name was difficult to read on this stone. The company name is possibly "N. O. Rogers.") |
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Johanna L. Beloved Wife of T. J. Belshe, Died Apr. 17, 1899, Aged 38 yrs. 4 m’s. 22 d’s. Thomas Belshe Feb. 9, 1856 - Mar. 31, 1936 Mary J. Powell Sept. 13, 1837 - Jan. 20, 1926 Signed: N. O. Rogers (?) |
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The Stephens Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in the Capay Cemetery, near Esparto, Yolo County, California. (Photographed 1999) |
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John Stephens, A Native of Cornwall, England, Born June 30, 1861, Died Nov. 1, 1893 John Stephens, Died Aug. 28, 1899, Aged 65 years Signed: W. G. Rogers, Woodland |
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The Lincoln Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in the Capay Cemetery, near Esparto, Yolo County, California. (Photographed July 1999) |
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Augustus F. Lincoln, Died July 10, 1893, Aged 50 yrs. 1 mo. 23 days Signed: Rogers, Woodland |
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The Erwin Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in the Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, Yolo County, California. (Photographed July 1999) |
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L. A. Erwin, Born July 25, 1854, Died June 17, 1897, Member of Woodland Lodge No. 111 IOOF Signed: Rogers Bros., Woodland |
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The Simmons Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in Mary’s Cemetery, near Yolo, Yolo County, California. (Photographed July 1999) |
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Mrs. Permelia Simmons, Died Oct. 9, 1897, Aged 62 yrs. 11 mos. 26 days, A Native of Virginia Signed: Rogers Bros., Woodland |
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The Blickle Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in Mary’s Cemetery, near Yolo, Yolo County, California. (Photographed July 1999) |
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J. M. Blickle, Born July 16, 1831, Died Feb. 10, 1892, Aged 60 yrs. 7 mos. 1 day, Ntive of Wűrttemburg (sic), Germany Signed: Rogers & Son, Woodland |
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The Delametor/Pirkins Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in Mary’s Cemetery, near Yolo, Yolo County, California. |
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Elizabeth Delametor, Died June 27, 1863, Aged 81 yr. 11 mos. 2 days Margaret Pirkins, died Nov. 10, 1870, Aged 14 yrs. 11 mos. 21 days Signed: E. T. (?) Rogers (stone broken off midway through the name) |
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The Lusk Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in the Woodland Cemetery, Yolo County, California |
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Elisabeth H. Lusk, Died Jun 4, 1893, Age 65 yrs. 1 mo. 29 days Signed: W. Rogers, Woodland |
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The Bray Cemetery Stone. This cemetery stone is located in the Woodland Cemetery, Woodland, Yolo County, California. |
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William Bray, Died Mar. 25, 1897, Age 62 yrs. 1 mo. 2 days Signed: W. T. (?) Rogers, Woodland |
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M. ROTH MARBLE WORKS, Petaluma, Sonoma County, California
“M. ROTH, Marble Works, Petaluma, Cal.” (from McKenneys’ 8-County Directory of Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt, Yolo, Solano, and Marin Counties, 1884-85, L. M. McKenney & Co. Publishers, San Francisco and Oakland, pp. 683)
Frank RUBESA / REBESA, Contra Costa County (?), California.
(Prepares Monuments)
San Ramon Area (?), Contra Costa County, California - Frank Rubesa/Rebesa, Stone Mason (The following information was transcribed by Ruth Weld, Contra Costa County Historical Society.)
Column headings to the following information: File location/Box No.; Year; Estate of Deceased/Probable Residence; and Voucher Information:
“B24 - 1907 - Wm. Lynch / (poss. San Ramon area-undertaker was H. J. Curry) - Frank Rebesa, stone mason”
“B33 - 1908 - Janie Rogers / Walnut Creek - Frank Rubesa, prepared monument”
“B33 - 1908 - Janie Rogers / Walnut Creek - Frank Rubesa, prepared monument”
(The following list does not have column headings in the notes.)
(Box B33 - Walnut Creek ) 1908 - Est. Janie Rogers, W.C. - Cred. - Doc. 4 - Frank Rubesa (Prepared monument) - J. J. Hanson (Funeral Director)”
Lawrence RUFF, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.
(Marble Cutter)
1876 - Ruff, Lawrence, marble cutter with H. Hingsbergen, res. S s San Fernando bet First and Market, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California (Bishop’s Directory of the City of San Jose For 1876 and a Directory of Santa Clara, 1876, Published by B. C. Vandall, San Francisco, 1876, pp. 213)
L. J. RUFFINO & CO.,
San Francisco, San Francisco
County, California.
(Marble Works & Steam Saw Mills)
(Successors to E. Brignardello)
1880-1881 - The following excerpt is from Pacific Coast Directory, for 1880-81...of California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, and British Columbia, L. M. McKenney & Co., Publishers, San Francisco, Cal., presented on the Golden Nugget Library web site, by Nancy Pratt Melton.
(pp. 1246) “Ruffino, L J and Co, marble works - 964 to 970 Bryant.”
(pp. 1403) Classifieds: Marble Works “Ruffino, L J & Co - 964 - 970 Bryant.”
(pp. 1403) Classifieds: Marble Depot & Steam Saw Mills
L. J. Ruffino & Co.
Successors to E. Brignardello
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Marbles
964 and 970 Bryant Street - P.O. Box 1393
Country orders promptly attended to.
John H. RUSSELL, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.
(Marble Cutter)
1876 - Russell, John H., marble cutter, res. 319 Ninth, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California (Bishop’s Directory of the City of San Jose For 1876 and a Directory of Santa Clara, 1876, Published by B. C. Vandall, San Francisco, 1876, pp. 213)
H. D. RUSSELL,
Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
County, California.
(Marble Works)
1880-1881 - The following excerpt from Pacific Coast Directory, for 1880-81...of California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Arizona, and British Columbia, L. M. McKenney & Co., Publishers, San Francisco, Cal., presented on the Golden Nugget Library web site, by Nancy Pratt Melton.
(pp. 816) “Russell, H D, marble works - Cor Fourth and Washington.”
M. RUSSELL, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.
(Dealer)
1870 - M. Russell (Advertisement) “M. Russell, Marble Mantel Pieces, Monuments, Tablets, Tombstones, Fountains, busts, & c., 359 Santa Clara Street, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California (San Jose City Directory and Business Guide of Santa Clara County, 1870, Compiled by W. J. Colahan and Julian Pomeroy; Excelsior Press, Bacon & Co., Printers, San Francisco, First year of publication 1870, San Jose Historical Museum Association, 1973, pp. 78)
1870 - Russell, M. (Marble Yard), 359 Santa Clara, San Jose, Santa Clara County, California (San Jose City Directory and Business Guide of Santa Clara County,1870, Compiled by W. J. Colahan and Julian Pomeroy; Excelsior Press, Bacon & Co., Printers, San Francisco, First year of publication 1870, San Jose Historical Museum Association, 1973, pp. 167)
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