Person Sheet
NameMary Louisa CASTAGNETTO 
Birth9 Jun 1874, Castagnetto Ranch, Hunters Valley, Mariposa Co., California
Death27 May 1947, Merced, Merced Co., California
BurialEvergreen Mausoleum, Merced, Merced Co., California
FatherDominico CASTAGNETTO (1822-1897)
MotherAngela Maria RAGGIO (1836-1891)
Spouses
Birth7 Nov 1868, Quartzburg, Mariposa Co., California
Death27 May 1949, Merced, Merced Co., California
BurialEvergreen Mausoleum, Merced, Merced Co., California
OccupationStock Rancher In Mariposa Co. Plant Foreman Associated Oil Co In Merced.
FatherSamuel LORD (1823-1881)
MotherAnn Johnson MARSHALL (1832-1886)
Marriage30 Nov 1891, Hunter’s Valley, Mariposa Co., California
ChildrenHazel Belle (1892-1973)
Josephine Madelyn (1894-1978)
Ethel Mary Ann (1896-1984)
David Lester (1898-1972)
Mae Louise (1900-1978)
Notes for Mary Louisa CASTAGNETTO
Merced Express, December 4, 1941
David Lords Honored On Golden Anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Lord provided the incentive for a family reunion at their home at 929 18th street on Saturday and a buffet followed by a surprise reception at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T. Earl Kendrick, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lord are Merced and Mariposa county pioneers. Before her marriage on November 30, 1891, Mrs. Lord was Miss Louise Castagnetto of the well known Mariposa county family.
Attending the reunion dinner party Saturday were the couple’s children, Mrs. Edward (Hazel) Roduner, Mrs. T. Earl (Josephine) Kendrick, Mrs. Robert (Ethel) Dalziel, Mrs. Ray (May) Middlevich and Lester Lord. Grandchildren present were Mrs. Arthur Fitchett, Geraldine and Gwendolyn Dalziel; Marilyn, Earleen and Maureen Kendrick and Betty Jo and Lenice Lord. Unable to be present was Lieutenant Delbert Westcott, a grandson, who is stationed at San Diego and was not able to get leave. Great grandchildren present were Delbert and Donald Fitchett.
Edward Roduner, T. Earl Kendrick, Robert Dalziel and Ray Middlevich, son-in-law, were included in the festivities as were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Castagnetto, Arthur Fitchett, Mrs. A Middlevich of San Francisco and Miss Marjorie Arbuckle.
Quartet Tables centered with white flowers had hand painted place cards with a golden ring which were autographed by the honored couple. White candles in silver candelabra flanked the three-tiered wedding cake, make by granddaughter Mrs. Fitchett, which centered the buffet dinner table. White and gold gladioli were arranged in the living rooms.
Gifts, messages and telegrams poured in to the Lords during the surprise reception following the dinner party. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Lord were complimented with the dedication of the song, “Believe Me If all Those Endearing Young Charms” played during a radio program.
Merced Sun Star - Funeral Notice: Mary Lord Services To Be Held Thursday
Funeral rites for Mary Louisa Lord, 72, who died Tuesday in a local hospital, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel.
Dr. Earle R. Harvey will officiate with entombment following in Evergreen Mausoleum.
Mrs. Lord, a native of Bear Valley, resided at 929 18th street. She leaves her husband, David Lord; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Roduner, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick, and Mrs. Ethel Dalziel, all of Merced, and Mrs. Mae Middlevich of San Francisco; one son, David Lester Lord of Merced, and a sister Mrs. Angie Dulcich of Stockton. Nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.
Merced Express, May 29, 1947
MARY L. LORD SUCCUMBS
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel here for Mrs. Mary L. Lord, 72, of Merced, who died in a local hospital Tuesday.
The Rev. Dr. Earle R. Harvey officiated. Interment was in Evergreen Mausoleum.
Mrs. Lord was a native of Bear Valley.
Surviving are her husband David Lord, of Merced; a son, David Lester Lord, of Merced; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Roduner, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick, and Mrs. Ethel Dalzilll, all of Merced, and Mrs. Mae Maddlevich, of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Angie Dulcich, of Stockton, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Mariposa Gazette, May 29, 1947
Funeral Services Held
In Merced Today for
Mrs. Mary Louise Lord
Funeral services were held at Ivers and Alcorn Mission chapel in Merced this afternoon for Mrs. Mary Louisa Lord, 72, former resident of Bear Valley, who died in Mercy hospital, Merced, Tuesday morning.
Entombment was in Evergreen mausoleum.
Mrs Lord lived in the county for many years before moving to Merced. She is survived by her husband, David Lord of Merced; four daughters, Mr. Hazel Roduner, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick, Mrs. Ethel Dalzill, all of Merced, and Mrs. Mae Maddlevich of San Francisco. One son, D. L. Lord of Merced, survives. She also leaves nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
David Lords Honored On Golden Anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Lord provided the incentive for a family reunion at their home at 929 18th street on Saturday and a buffet followed by a surprise reception at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T. Earl Kendrick, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lord are Merced and Mariposa county pioneers. Before her marriage on November 30, 1891, Mrs. Lord was Miss Louise Castagnetto of the well known Mariposa county family.
Attending the reunion dinner party Saturday were the couple’s children, Mrs. Edward (Hazel) Roduner, Mrs. T. Earl (Josephine) Kendrick, Mrs. Robert (Ethel) Dalziel, Mrs. Ray (May) Middlevich and Lester Lord. Grandchildren present were Mrs. Arthur Fitchett, Geraldine and Gwendolyn Dalziel; Marilyn, Earleen and Maureen Kendrick and Betty Jo and Lenice Lord. Unable to be present was Lieutenant Delbert Westcott, a grandson, who is stationed at San Diego and was not able to get leave. Great grandchildren present were Delbert and Donald Fitchett.
Edward Roduner, T. Earl Kendrick, Robert Dalziel and Ray Middlevich, son-in-law, were included in the festivities as were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Castagnetto, Arthur Fitchett, Mrs. A Middlevich of San Francisco and Miss Marjorie Arbuckle.
Quartet Tables centered with white flowers had hand painted place cards with a golden ring which were autographed by the honored couple. White candles in silver candelabra flanked the three-tiered wedding cake, make by granddaughter Mrs. Fitchett, which centered the buffet dinner table. White and gold gladioli were arranged in the living rooms.
Gifts, messages and telegrams poured in to the Lords during the surprise reception following the dinner party. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Lord were complimented with the dedication of the song, “Believe Me If all Those Endearing Young Charms” played during a radio program.
Merced Sun Star - Funeral Notice: Mary Lord Services To Be Held Thursday
Funeral rites for Mary Louisa Lord, 72, who died Tuesday in a local hospital, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel.
Dr. Earle R. Harvey will officiate with entombment following in Evergreen Mausoleum.
Mrs. Lord, a native of Bear Valley, resided at 929 18th street. She leaves her husband, David Lord; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Roduner, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick, and Mrs. Ethel Dalziel, all of Merced, and Mrs. Mae Middlevich of San Francisco; one son, David Lester Lord of Merced, and a sister Mrs. Angie Dulcich of Stockton. Nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.
Merced Express, May 29, 1947
MARY L. LORD SUCCUMBS
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel here for Mrs. Mary L. Lord, 72, of Merced, who died in a local hospital Tuesday.
The Rev. Dr. Earle R. Harvey officiated. Interment was in Evergreen Mausoleum.
Mrs. Lord was a native of Bear Valley.
Surviving are her husband David Lord, of Merced; a son, David Lester Lord, of Merced; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Roduner, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick, and Mrs. Ethel Dalzilll, all of Merced, and Mrs. Mae Maddlevich, of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Angie Dulcich, of Stockton, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Mariposa Gazette, May 29, 1947
Funeral Services Held
In Merced Today for
Mrs. Mary Louise Lord
Funeral services were held at Ivers and Alcorn Mission chapel in Merced this afternoon for Mrs. Mary Louisa Lord, 72, former resident of Bear Valley, who died in Mercy hospital, Merced, Tuesday morning.
Entombment was in Evergreen mausoleum.
Mrs Lord lived in the county for many years before moving to Merced. She is survived by her husband, David Lord of Merced; four daughters, Mr. Hazel Roduner, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick, Mrs. Ethel Dalzill, all of Merced, and Mrs. Mae Maddlevich of San Francisco. One son, D. L. Lord of Merced, survives. She also leaves nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Notes for David (Spouse 1)
Marriage was witnessed by John CASTAGNETTO, resident of Turlock, Stanislaus Co., and Giovanni Cademartori, resident of Hornitos.70
Moved to Merced in 1909.
Merced Express, December 4, 1941
David Lords Honored On Golden Anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Lord provided the incentive for a family reunion at their home at 929 18th street on Saturday and a buffet followed by a surprise reception at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T. Earl Kendrick, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lord are Merced and Mariposa county pioneers. Before her marriage on November 30, 1891, Mrs. Lord was Miss Louise Castagnetto of the well known Mariposa county family.
Attending the reunion dinner party Saturday were the couple’s children, Mrs. Edward (Hazel) Roduner, Mrs. T. Earl (Josephine) Kendrick, Mrs. Robert (Ethel) Dalziel, Mrs. Ray (May) Middlevich and Lester Lord. Grandchildren present were Mrs. Arthur Fitchett, Geraldine and Gwendolyn Dalziel; Marilyn, Earleen and Maureen Kendrick and Betty Jo and Lenice Lord. Unable to be present was Lieutenant Delbert Westcott, a grandson, who is stationed at San Diego and was not able to get leave. Great grandchildren present were Delbert and Donald Fitchett.
Edward Roduner, T. Earl Kendrick, Robert Dalziel and Ray Middlevich, son-in-law, were included in the festivities as were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Castagnetto, Arthur Fitchett, Mrs. A Middlevich of San Francisco and Miss Marjorie Arbuckle.
Quartet Tables centered with white flowers had hand painted place cards with a golden ring which were autographed by the honored couple. White candles in silver candelabra flanked the three-tiered wedding cake, make by granddaughter Mrs. Fitchett, which centered the buffet dinner table. White and gold gladioli were arranged in the living rooms.
Gifts, messages and telegrams poured in to the Lords during the surprise reception following the dinner party. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Lord were complimented with the dedication of the song, “Believe Me If all Those Endearing Young Charms” played during a radio program.
Merced Sun Star: OBITUARY - David Lord, 80, Taken By Death
David Lord, born 80 years ago in Hornitos when that foothills town was still throbbing with the fever of gold, died at his home here yesterday following a week’s illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel with the Rev. J.H. Jackson in charge. Entombment will be made in the Evergreen Mausoleum.
Death came to Mr. Lord at 12:15 p.m. Friday in his home at 929 18th St. Just two years to the day his wife preceded him in death.
Four daughters and two sons survive. They are: Mrs. Josephine Kendrick and Mrs. Ethel Dalziel, both of Merced; Mrs. Hazel Bacon, San Jose; Mrs. Mae Middlevich, San Francisco; David Lester Lord of Merced, and Edward Lord (a brother) Fresno.
Mr. Lord was born of pioneer parents who settled in the Hornitos area in the gold rush days. He followed his parents in the stock raising business until 1909, when he moved to Merced. For many years thereafter he was employed by the Associated Oil Company here as a plant foreman. He was retired on a pension in recognition of his years of loyal service.
Merced Express, June 2, 1949
DAVID LORD DIES,
SERVICES ARE HELD
HERE ON MONDAY
David Lord, 80, son of a pioneer Mariposa county family and himself a resident of Merced for the past 40 years, died in his home at 929 18th St., Friday afternoon.
Funeral services were held in Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home Monday and entombment was made in Evergreen Mausoleum.
After retiring as the active operator of a stock ranch in the Hornitos district, Mr. Lord came to Merced where he was employed by the Associated Oil Co. Until he was retired on pension in recognition of his long period of service.
He was married to Mary Louise Castagnetto in 1891. She preceded him in death just two years to the day of his death.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Hazel bacon of San Jose, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick and Mrs. Ethel Dalziel of Merced and Mrs. Mae Middlevitch of San Francisco and one son, David Lord of Merced, 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Mariposa Gazette, June 2, 1949
Funeral Services
Monday in Merced
For David Lord
Funeral services were held Monday for David Lord, 80, who passed away Friday, May 27, at home in Merced. Services were held in Ivers and ALcorn Mission chapel with the Rev. J. H. Jackson officiating. Entombment was in the Evergreen mausoleum.
Lord was born in Hornitos 80 years ago to parents who had settled there during the gold rush days. He was in the stockraising business until 1909 in Hornitos, at which time he moved to Merced. He then was employed by the Associated Oil company for many years, but at the time of his death was retired on a pension.
Just two years to the day his wife preceded him in death. He is survived by four daughters. Mrs. Josephine Kendrick and Mrs. Ethel Dalziel, both of Merced; Mrs. Hazel Bacon, San Jose, and Mrs. Mae Middlevitch, San Francisco, and two sons, David Lester Lord, Merced and Edward Lord , Fresno.
Moved to Merced in 1909.
Merced Express, December 4, 1941
David Lords Honored On Golden Anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Lord provided the incentive for a family reunion at their home at 929 18th street on Saturday and a buffet followed by a surprise reception at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T. Earl Kendrick, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lord are Merced and Mariposa county pioneers. Before her marriage on November 30, 1891, Mrs. Lord was Miss Louise Castagnetto of the well known Mariposa county family.
Attending the reunion dinner party Saturday were the couple’s children, Mrs. Edward (Hazel) Roduner, Mrs. T. Earl (Josephine) Kendrick, Mrs. Robert (Ethel) Dalziel, Mrs. Ray (May) Middlevich and Lester Lord. Grandchildren present were Mrs. Arthur Fitchett, Geraldine and Gwendolyn Dalziel; Marilyn, Earleen and Maureen Kendrick and Betty Jo and Lenice Lord. Unable to be present was Lieutenant Delbert Westcott, a grandson, who is stationed at San Diego and was not able to get leave. Great grandchildren present were Delbert and Donald Fitchett.
Edward Roduner, T. Earl Kendrick, Robert Dalziel and Ray Middlevich, son-in-law, were included in the festivities as were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Castagnetto, Arthur Fitchett, Mrs. A Middlevich of San Francisco and Miss Marjorie Arbuckle.
Quartet Tables centered with white flowers had hand painted place cards with a golden ring which were autographed by the honored couple. White candles in silver candelabra flanked the three-tiered wedding cake, make by granddaughter Mrs. Fitchett, which centered the buffet dinner table. White and gold gladioli were arranged in the living rooms.
Gifts, messages and telegrams poured in to the Lords during the surprise reception following the dinner party. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Lord were complimented with the dedication of the song, “Believe Me If all Those Endearing Young Charms” played during a radio program.
Merced Sun Star: OBITUARY - David Lord, 80, Taken By Death
David Lord, born 80 years ago in Hornitos when that foothills town was still throbbing with the fever of gold, died at his home here yesterday following a week’s illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel with the Rev. J.H. Jackson in charge. Entombment will be made in the Evergreen Mausoleum.
Death came to Mr. Lord at 12:15 p.m. Friday in his home at 929 18th St. Just two years to the day his wife preceded him in death.
Four daughters and two sons survive. They are: Mrs. Josephine Kendrick and Mrs. Ethel Dalziel, both of Merced; Mrs. Hazel Bacon, San Jose; Mrs. Mae Middlevich, San Francisco; David Lester Lord of Merced, and Edward Lord (a brother) Fresno.
Mr. Lord was born of pioneer parents who settled in the Hornitos area in the gold rush days. He followed his parents in the stock raising business until 1909, when he moved to Merced. For many years thereafter he was employed by the Associated Oil Company here as a plant foreman. He was retired on a pension in recognition of his years of loyal service.
Merced Express, June 2, 1949
DAVID LORD DIES,
SERVICES ARE HELD
HERE ON MONDAY
David Lord, 80, son of a pioneer Mariposa county family and himself a resident of Merced for the past 40 years, died in his home at 929 18th St., Friday afternoon.
Funeral services were held in Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home Monday and entombment was made in Evergreen Mausoleum.
After retiring as the active operator of a stock ranch in the Hornitos district, Mr. Lord came to Merced where he was employed by the Associated Oil Co. Until he was retired on pension in recognition of his long period of service.
He was married to Mary Louise Castagnetto in 1891. She preceded him in death just two years to the day of his death.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Hazel bacon of San Jose, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick and Mrs. Ethel Dalziel of Merced and Mrs. Mae Middlevitch of San Francisco and one son, David Lord of Merced, 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Mariposa Gazette, June 2, 1949
Funeral Services
Monday in Merced
For David Lord
Funeral services were held Monday for David Lord, 80, who passed away Friday, May 27, at home in Merced. Services were held in Ivers and ALcorn Mission chapel with the Rev. J. H. Jackson officiating. Entombment was in the Evergreen mausoleum.
Lord was born in Hornitos 80 years ago to parents who had settled there during the gold rush days. He was in the stockraising business until 1909 in Hornitos, at which time he moved to Merced. He then was employed by the Associated Oil company for many years, but at the time of his death was retired on a pension.
Just two years to the day his wife preceded him in death. He is survived by four daughters. Mrs. Josephine Kendrick and Mrs. Ethel Dalziel, both of Merced; Mrs. Hazel Bacon, San Jose, and Mrs. Mae Middlevitch, San Francisco, and two sons, David Lester Lord, Merced and Edward Lord , Fresno.