California Unearthed: History Of Historic Parkville Pioneer Cemetery - ECV Plaque Dedication

I am featured in the newest episode of California Unearthed with its host Robert Frazier. Watch and learn about the amazing history of Parkville and about the pioneering families who are buried there in the Parkville Pioneer Cemetery. Thanks Robert for allowing me to be on your show. We'll have to collaborate more in the future... subscribe to his YouTube channel today. See below:

The Dedication Of The Parkville Pioneer Cemetery (9/21/2019)

At 11 A.M., this morning (9-21-2019), the Lassen Loomis Ch. 1914 of the Ancient and Honorable Order Of E. Clampus Vitus along with the Parkville Pioneer Cemetery Board of Trustees dedicated the historic Parkville Pioneer Cemetery with a brand new plaque containing its history and dedicated it to the pioneering families who are buried there, like ours. Yes, the TUGGLE surname is on the plaque! Humbug, Wes Borden of the E. Clampus Vitus led the ceremony.   

Above: before the ceremony started. This photograph was taken by Jeremy Tuggle on September 21, 2019.

Above: the inscription reads, “Parkville Pioneer Cemetery Established between 1863-1864. Historic Parkville Pioneer Cemetery is the final resting place for some of the early pioneers who settled in Shasta County. Some of the notable family names are Darrah, Dersch, Lack, Giles, Wilcox, Rolison, Thatcher and Tuggle. Parkville Cemetery was originally part of the Thatcher homestead. Ezekiel Thatcher gave the Parkville Cemetery land to the community around 1863. A portion of the property was officially purchased for the sum of $10 in gold coins from Goodrich Peacock on April 23, 1910. The other portion was purchased for the sum of $10 in gold coins from G.T. Peacock and P.A.V. Peacock on April 20, 1914. The original trustees were Frederick Dersch, Max Lack, Alex Thatcher, Charles Rolison and G.E. Giles. Over the years, many of the grave markers have been lost, damaged or stolen. Descendants of Parkville have celebrated “decoration day”, which became Memorial Day in 1971. We thank all those over the years who have dedicated themselves in maintaining and improving this sacred cemetery.  Dedicated September 21, 2019 By Lassen Loomis Ch. 1914 Of The Ancient And Honorable Order Of E. Clampus Vitus. NGH#18”

Above: the Parkville Pioneer Cemetery. This photograph was taken by Jeremy Tuggle on September 21, 2019.

Above: Humbug, Wes Borden reads the new plaque. This photograph was taken by Jeremy M. Tuggle on September 21, 2019.

Above: Descendants of Shasta County pioneers William Harvey Tuggle and Melinda (Ferrel) Tuggle are standing by their headstone. William and Melinda Tuggle brought their family to Shasta County in 1862 from Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa via Nobles Emigrant Trail. Pictured left to right: Michael J. Tuggle, Richard L. Tuggle and their nephew Jeremy M. Tuggle. This photograph was taken by Robert Frazier on September 21, 2019.

Above: Descendants of Shasta County pioneer William M. Tuggle are standing next to his headstone (the flat one lower left side). William arrived in Shasta County with his parents William Harvey Tuggle and Melinda (Ferrel) Tuggle in 1862. Pictured left to right: Michael J. Tuggle, Richard L. and their nephew Jeremy M. Tuggle. This photograph was taken by Robert Frazier on September 21, 2019.

Above: the dedication of the new plaque with members of the Ancient and Honorable Order Of E. Clampus Vitus. This photograph was taken on September 21, 2019 by Jeremy Tuggle.

Above: Humbug, Wes Borden with local historian and author, Jeremy M. Tuggle. This photograph was taken by Leah Tuggle on September 21, 2019.

Above, L-R: Leah R. Tuggle, Humbug, Wes Borden, Jeremy M. Tuggle, Richard L. Tuggle and Michael J. Tuggle  This photograph was taken by Robert Frazier on September 21, 2019.

Shingletown, Circa 1900 Photograph

How cool is this! This is the newest accessioned photo into our archives at Shasta Historical Society, we acquired it today! I’ve been granted a copy of this photo which is getting edited. I took this snapshot of the picture because I couldn’t wait to share it amongst family and friends. 22 of the 28 people that are pictured have been identified below:

Front Row Sitting On Ground L-R: Archie “Arch” Taylor and William “Billie” Taylor.

Sitting: L-R: Carrie (Barnes) Tuggle (1875-1949), Elizabeth (Finger) Schuler, and Mrs. Mary C. Scharsch.

Back Top Row Standing: R-L:  Louisa M. Loomis (baby), Mrs. Estelle Loomis, William “Billy” S.B. Townsley (man with gray beard behind Mrs. Loomis), unidentified male child, Harvey “Harve” E. Taylor, Nancy Taylor, unidentified female child, George F. Schuler, John Schuler, unidentified male, Lou Taylor, and James “Jimmie” M. Barnes.

Left Side Lower Row Standing R-L: Melinda (Ferrel) Tuggle (directly behind Carrie (Barnes) Tuggle and Elizabeth (Finger) Schuler. Addison J. Tuggle (1866-1916),  Adleta Maybelle Tuggle with her mother Carrie (Barnes) Tuggle {blurry} (1894-1932). Unidentified female child. Unidentified male in back of Addison J. Tuggle. Unidentified male child in front of Addison J. Tuggle.  John Hall with walking stick pointing up. Lydia (Barnes) Shamp, Unidentified person, Madie Myers, Albert Schuler, and Emma Schuler.

Place: Shingletown, circa 1900. My paternal great-great-great grandmother, Melinda (Ferrel) Tuggle  was born January 17, 1826 and she died on March 17, 1901, at the age of seventy-five years old. She is buried in the Parkville Pioneer Cemetery. Melinda lived on Ash Creek at Shingletown. Addison J. Tuggle had his place at Balls Ferry. She arrived in Shasta County in 1862. This is the only known photograph of her.

Above: original group photo. Lightly faded in parts.

Above: Circled: Addison J. Tuggle (1866-1916) and his mother Melinda (Ferrel) Tuggle (1826-1901), Carrie (Barnes) Tuggle (1875-1949) with her daughter Adleta Maybelle Tuggle (1894-1932)