THE POLSON-CHENEY FAMILY

        Husband: Alvin Rice Cole
           Born: 16 AUG 1862 in Kentucky
        Married: 21 SEP 1887 in Fresno County, CA
           Died: 16 NOV 1932 in Clovis, Fresno County, California
         Father: Jacob Anthon Cole
         Mother: Lucinda A. Darnold
        Spouses: Nora
     Occupation: Grain Rancher and Peace Officier
      Residence: 1920 Clovis, Fresno County, California (1)
           Wife: Mary Olive Clifford
           Born: 22 FEB 1861 in Schuyler County, Missouri
           Died: 28 MAR 1916 in Modesto, Stanislaus County, California
         Father: Nelson Clifford
         Mother: Margaret M. Currier
        Spouses:
Children
01          (F): Doris Lorene "Doris" Cole
           Born: 01 OCT 1899 in Clovis, California (2)
           Died: 23 JUN 1951 in San Pablo, California
        Spouses: Haven Harry Smith
02          (F): Alta Nadine Cole
           Born: 03 JAN 1900 in Clovis, California
           Died: 18 DEC 1998 in Fresno, Fresno County, California
        Spouses: John Ivan Polson

Additional Information

Alvin Rice Cole:

Notes:
Alvin came to California in 1875.

The 1920 Federal Census for California, Fresno County, Clovis City listed Alvin on sheet 3a, line 19. Alvin was living with his 2 daughters Doris, 20, and Alta 19. He owned his home, although it was mortgaged. He listed his occupation as a County laborer.

The 1930 Federal Census for California, Fresno County, 2nd Township listed Alvin on sheet 12B, line 64. He owned his home which was worth $1,500. He was 67 and did not own a radio. Alvin was a Constable for the 2nd Township. The Census shows Alvin living with a wife--Nora (57) and stepson Charles (20). Charles was a clerk in a grocery store.

Alvin was a grain rancher in Fresno and Madera Counties. Alvin was for several years in charge of road work for the Clovis District. Alvin was the constable of Clovis for four years. He then spent two years as Fresno's City Marshall.

Alvin was a Democrat.

Marriage Notes
Among the wedding gifts Mary and Alvin received were:
Silver knives and forks from Miss Nellie Clifford
Pair of Vases and set of silver spoons from Miss Minnie Clifford
Silver Tea Set, Toilet Set, Tidies and splasher from Misses Hannah and Maud Clifford
Silver Napkin Rings from L.S. Chittenden and A.E. Chittenden
Fancy Swinging Lamp from Mr and Mrs F.M. Chittenden
From J.A. Cole, father of the groom, 320 acres of land on Big Dry Creek

Footnotes

  1. 1920 Federal Census, sheet 3a, line 19.
    California, Fresno County, Clovis City.
  2. Personal Knowlege of Alta Cole Polson.

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