Over Labor Day Weekend there was a post seeking information about Whitely’s Furniture Store in Susanville. Alas, no one came forward, so I am not able to provide any information. May be this time around, some thing might surface.

In the post about the White House at Constantia that was referred to as Monastery, I mentioned an elderly Indian couple by the name of Purdy who were the last occupants of the stately residence. The question posed whether any relation of mine. In the late 1800s it was customary of Native Americans to adopt an Anglo surname. Usually, the Indians adopted a Anglo name of a rancher they worked for, and/or resided next to one. Bordertown was originally known as Purdy. On the west side of the stateline in Sierra County, it was part of the Purdy Township, named for H.H. Purdy an early settler in that district. No relation of mine. Actually, Purdy is a fairly common name.

Finally, I am amiss and failed to address a request about the Jeremiah Wood family. Some may remember during the St. Patricks  Cemetery tour we visited his grave. With file nearby I will address this.

Tim