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Family HistoryFamily History - Joseph Mesmer


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Joseph Mesmer and three of his descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Joseph Mesmer,1 born ____ in Ohio (parents not determined).1 Joseph married Rose Bouchard (born ____ in New York, parents not determined1).

Child of Joseph Mesmer and Rose Bouchard:

+2i. Beatrice Evelyn Mesmer, born 10 November 1891 in California; died 30 December 1981 in Santa Clara County, California. Married Allan Morgan Standish.

  1. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, local register no. 2636, Allan Morgan Standish, age 24, first marriage, born in Illinois; father: Miles Standish, born in Michigan; mother: Sophie Roedel, born in New York; Beatrice Evelyn Mesmer, age 23, first marriage, born in California; father: Joseph Mesmer, born in Ohio; mother: Rose Buchard, born in New York; married on 2 June 1915 in the City of Los Angeles.
Second and Third Generations
2. Beatrice Evelyn Mesmer2 (Joseph1), born 10 November 1891 in California;1, 2, 3, 4 died 30 December 1981 in Santa Clara County, California.1 Beatrice married, 2 June 1915 in Los Angeles, California, Allan Morgan Standish2, 3, 9 (born 31 August 1890 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, the son of Miles Standish and Sophia Coe Roedel;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Allan died 4 February 1955 in Santa Clara County, California6). Beatrice and Allan are buried in Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California.1

Children of Beatrice Evelyn Mesmer and Allan Morgan Standish:

 3i. Patricia M. Standish, born ca. December 1917 in California.2, 3, 4
 4ii. Beatrice S. Standish, born ca. 1922 in California.3, 4

  1. Find a Grave (website). Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, Beatrice Mesmer Standish, born: 10 November 1891 in California; died: 30 December 1981 in Santa Clara County, California (from record, which provides the names and links of her parents, spouse, and three siblings). Gravestone: Beatrice Standish / Nov. 10, 1891 / Dec. 30, 1981.
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, California, Santa Clara County, Milpitas Township, Enumeration District 134, Sheet No. 10B, family of Allen Standish (28, California [sic, actually born in Illinois], orchardist, farm); wife Beatrice Standish (27, California); daughter Patricia Standish (2 10/12, California).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, Enumeration District 22, Sheet No. 34B, family of Allen M. Standish (39, Illinois, first married age 25); wife Beatrice M. Standish (38, California, first married age 23); daughter Patricia M. Standish (13, California); daughter Beatrice S. Standish (8, California); servant Hannah Hehn (52, Minnesota, widow, maid, private family).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, Enumeration District 43-39, Sheet No. 2A, family of Allan M. Standish (45, Illinois, farmer, ranching); wife Beatrice Standish (45, California); daughter Patricia Standish (22, California); daughter Beatrice Standish (18, California).
  5. Draft Registration Card, World War II, Allan Morgan Standish, Serial Number U2484; born: 31 August 1890 in Oak Park, Illinois; residence: P.O. Box 36, Milpitas, Cal.
  6. Find a Grave (website). Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, California, Allan Morgan Standish, born: 31 August 1890 in Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois; died: 4 February 1955 in Santa Clara, California (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents and spouse, and the text from his obituary, which indicates he was the son of Miles Standish whose names is linked with the lumber industry on the north California coast since 1894, and that as an only son his passing marks the end of the Standish family line. Gravestone: Allan Standish / Aug. 31, 1890 / Feb. 4, 1955.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, California, Alameda County, City of Oakland, Enumeration District 369, Sheet No. 11A, family of Miles Standish (43, New York [sic], Mar. 1858, lumber manufacturer); wife of 14 years Sophia R. Standish (35, New York, Nov. 1864, 1 child, 1 living); son Allen M. Standish (9, Illinois, Aug. 1890); servant Mary B. Cassidy (41, Washington DC, Dec. 1858, married 20 years).
  8. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, California, Alameda County, Oakland Township, Piedmont City, Enumeration District 151, Sheet No. 18B, family of Miles Standish (51, Michigan, lumber lands owner); wife of 24 years Sopia R. Standish (44, New York, 1 child, 1 living); son Allen M. Standish (19, Illinois); [in addition are 6 other people including a chauffeur, servants, cook and teacher].
  9. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952; County of Los Angeles, Marriage License and Certificate, local register no. 2636, Allan Morgan Standish, age 24, first marriage, born in Illinois; father: Miles Standish, born in Michigan; mother: Sophie Roedel, born in New York; Beatrice Evelyn Mesmer, age 23, first marriage, born in California; father: Joseph Mesmer, born in Ohio; mother: Rose Buchard, born in New York; married on 2 June 1915 in the City of Los Angeles.