Individual Details
Henry Clay "Harry" Fallin
(1838 - 28 Jan 1899)
In 1880, Henry C. and wife Cecilia are in Tulare County, CA living in Township 5 (Mussel Slough) along with daughters Alice M., 8 years, Fanny E., 5 years and baby Alfrida. Henry is listed as a farmer age 42. Cecilia's age is given as 30 years, her birthplace as IL, and both of her parents are said to be born in OH.
On a historical note, there was a rather bloody incident in the Mussle Slough area in 1880 when farmers clashed with the Southern Pacific Railroad. At that time many farmers were threatened with loosing their lands (many eventually were forced off) due to unethical dealings by the railroad. There was a mini-uprising by the farmers in which several people were shot to death when agents for the railroad tried to evict some farmers from their property. This infamous event is the basis for the book "The Octopus" by Frank Norris. I don't know whether this had any direct bearing on the lives of Henry and Cecilia, and no Fallins were in the list of those killed, but they were certainly among the farmers living there at about the right time in history. (Diane Garfield)
"Your father was a brother (the only brother) of the mother of Mrs. Filmer and Mrs.White – Mrs. Henry Clay Fallin, whose maiden name was Cecilia Prouty. Mr.Fallin was a druggist at Hanford, California, at the time of his death many years ago. Mrs. Kelsoe & I visited the Fallin family there in 1886 when Mrs. Filmer Mrs. White and Mrs. Ellis were young girls." (written in a letter to Charles W. Prouty by W. A. Kelsoe in Jan 1920.)
Events
Families
Spouse | Cecilia Margaret "Cybil" Prouty (1847 - 1929) |
Child | Alice Mabel Fallin (1871 - 1896) |
Child | Fannie E. Fallin (1875 - 1945) |
Child | Alfrida C "Frida" Fallin (1879 - 1978) |
Notes
Military
Fallin, Benjamin F. Union Infantry 48th Regiment, Illinois InfantryFallin, David A. Union Infantry 48th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
Fallin, Henry C. Union Infantry 48th Regiment, Illinois Infantry
Census
96, 96, Duffy, Owen, 44, MW, Keeping hotel, 20000, 6000, England& family
Fallin, Clay, 33, MW, Druggist, - , 2000, Ohio
Marriage
GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LICFALLIN, HENRY C PROUTY, CECILA M FAYETTE 10/19/1870 00A/0123
(http://www2.sos.state.il.us/cgi-bin/marriage) Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900
Census (family)
Henry C. FALLIN Self M Male W 42 KY Farmer MD KYCecelia FALLIN Wife M Female W 32 IL Keeping House OH OH
Alice M. FALLIN Dau S Female W 8 IL KY IL
Fanny E. FALLIN Dau S Female W 5 CA KY IL
Alfrida FALLIN Dau S Female W 8M CA KY IL
Death
Hanford Journal (Daily), Volume II, Number 75, 28 January 1899DEATH OF H. C FALLIN.
Fallin.—ln Hanford, Cal., January 28, 1899, H. C. Fallin, a native of Kentucky, aged 61 years.
In the death of Mr. Fallin Hanford looses one of its best known and upright business men. The deceased had been in poor health for a long time, but was able to attend to his business until a short time ago, when he took to his bed. Everything that could be was done for him, but the grim reaper laid his hands too heavily upon him to be overcome by mortal hand.
Henry Clay Fallin left the State of Kentucky, in which he was born, when quite young, with his parents and moved to Fayette county, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. In 1864 he enlisted in the 48th Illinois Regiment as a musician, and was at the battle of Pittsburg Landing and other important engagements. After serving one year he was discharged on account of sickness, contracted while in the service.
After being discharged from the army Mr. Fallin returned to Vandalia, Illinois, and engaged in the drug business, which he conducted five or six years. In the early 70's the deceased was united in marriage to Miss Cecilia Prouty.
In 1874 Mr. Fallin and family moved to Tulare county and settled four miles north of Hanford where he engaged in farming. In 1877 he started the drug business in Hanford which he conducted until his death.
The deceased leaves a wife and two daughters, Fannie and Freda Fallin. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Sunday) at 2 o’clock p. m. The services will be conducted by McPherson Post. G. A. R., of which deceased was a member.
The sympathy of the community is extended to the stricken family in the loss of a noble and loving parent.
Hanford Journal (Daily), Volume II, Number 76, 30 January 1899
THE LAST RITES
Over the Remains of Henry Clay Fallin Held Yesterday.
The funeral of H. C. Fallin took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, from the family residence on Eighth street, in this city.
A choir, consisting of Mrs. H. W Rawlins, Miss Adams, Miss Jennie Applegarth and Cosmor Clark, rendered feelingly, “Paradise” and “Nearer My God To Thee.” Rev. Adams read the beautiful service of the Episcopal Church, over the dead, after which he made a few remarks on the noble and christian life of the deceased.
After the services at the house, McPherson Post, G. A. R., took charge of the remains. The pall bearers were: Messrs. Clarence Howland, Wallace Hefton, I. T. Baker and C. F. Keller, representing the druggists of the city, and Geo. B. McCord and Chas. Bingham, the Grand Army. Arriving at the cemetery the services of the G. A. R. were said over the remains and all that was mortal of Henry Clay Fallin was laid to rest in the Hanford cemetery.
The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The casket was draped with the American flag and literally covered with flowers contributed by the following kind hearted and sympathizing friends: Mr. and Mrs. A. Goldberg, Mr, and Mrs. H. W. Rawlins, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rawlins, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hawley, Miss Annie Dopkins, Mrs. Cosmor Clark, Mrs. F. A. Blakeley, Mrs.Corkery, Mrs. Creed of Oakland, Miss Alta Camp, Miss Winfred Davidson, Reginald Davidson, Mrs. N. E. Davidson, .J. C. C. Russell, Miss Maud Parks, Mrs. M. L. Short, Mrs. Nellie Jones, Mrs. M. McGuire, Mrs. Robertson, Miss Lelia McCourt, Miss Birdie Leggett.
Hanford Journal (Daily), Volume II, Number 78, 1 February 1899
SUPERIOR COURT.
Miss Fannie E. Fallin today applied for letters of administration upon the estate of her father, H. C. Fallin, deceased. Cosmer B. Clark is attorney for the petitioner.
Hanford Sentinel, Volume 16, Number 43, 7 November 1901
Superior Court Matters.
The sale of the personal property of the H. C. Fallin estate came up in the superior court last Wednesday. The property consisted of the stock drugs and store fixtures in the Fallin drug store, which Is running under the management of W. E. White. Mr. White had in a bid of $1125, which he had put in at a former sale of the property subject to confirmation by the court.
Harry P. Brown, attorney representing L. W. Bahney, of San Francisco, appeared and bid $1,500. This bid was conditional upon obtaining a lease of the drug store, and there was a contest upon that ground.
The bid was finally considered all right, Mr. White agreeing to accept all money paid in advance on the lease. White then raised his bid to $1550. From this the bids advanced by $5 steps from both sides, until Mr. White purchased the property for $1655. Wr. White will now continue business at the old stand, not simply as manager, but as proprietor and manager of the Fallin Drug Store.
Hanford Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 34, 4 September 1902
Fallin Estate Sold.
The remainder of the Fallin estate, consisting of the Fallin residence and two lots located on East Eighth street and an acre tract on North Douty street, was sold at public auction Saturday by R. Mills, commissioner. The residence property was started at a thousand dollars, but was finally knocked down to Will Eddy for the sum of $1200. The acre tract sold for $450 to A. Goldberg, the only bidder. The sales will both have to be confirmed by the court.
Hanford Journal (Daily), Volume IX, Number 128, 29 September 1902
Real Estate Transfers
Decree in partition. Estate of H. C . Fallin, final division of Fallin estate.
The funeral of li. C. Fallin took place yesterday afternoon at 2o’clock, from the family residence on Eighth street, in this city. A choir, consisting of Mrs, H. W Rawlins, Miss Adams, Miss Jennie Applegarlh and Cosmor Clark, rendered feelingly, “Paradise” and “Nearer My Cod To Thee.” Rev. Adams read the beautiful service of the Episcopal Church, over the dead, after which ho made a few remarks on the noble and Christian life of the deceased. After the services at the house, McPherson Post, G. A. R., took charge of the remains. The pall bearers were: Messrs. Clarence Howland, Wallace Hefton, 1. T. Baker and C. F. Keller, representing the druggists of the city, and Geo. B. McCord and Chas. Bingham, the Grand Army. Arriving at the cemetery the services of the G. A. 11. were said over the remains and all that w>as mortal of Henry Clay Fallin was laid to rest in the Hanford cemetery. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The casket was draped with the American flag and literally covered with flowers contributed by the following kind hearted and sympathizing friends: Mr. and Mrs. A. Goldberg, Mr, and Mrs. H. W. Rawlins, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rawlins, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hawley, Miss Annie Dopkins, Mrs, Cosmor Clark, Mrs. F. A. Blakeley, Mrs.Corkciy, Mrs. Creed of Oakland, Miss Alta Camp, Miss Winfred Davidson, Reginald Davidson, Mrs. N. E. Davidson, .7. C. C. Russell, Miss Maud Parks, Mrs. M. L. Short, Mrs. Nellie Jones, Mrs. M. McGuire, Mrs. Robertson, Miss Lelia McCourt, Miss Birdie Leggett.
Endnotes
1. Garfield, Diane., Fallin family email. (Diane Garfield
2. U.S. Census images. Heritage Quest Online. Subscription database through the Sonoma County Public Library. (ProQuest LLC, 2009.), 1870 > ILLINOIS > FAYETTE > 1-WD VANDALIA Series: M593 Roll: 220 Page: 784.
3. Fayette Co., Illinios, Census records for 1820, 1830, 1840 Marriage license records during 1821-1877 (read by Fayette Co., Illinois lookup volunteer Linda Hanabarger).
4. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints., Transcription of the United States Federal Population Census - 1880 (http://www.familysearch.org/ Oct. 2002).
5. U.S. Census images. Heritage Quest Online. Subscription database through the Sonoma County Public Library. (ProQuest LLC, 2009.), 1910 census (Celia widowed).