*Note: 'Anna' was short for Texanna.
Texanna "Anna" Kibby (Perdew) Taylor was the 5th of 11 children born to:
Alexander Glenn/Garrison Perdew, b. 1829 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Apr. 16, 1894 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Sarah Mae Hoskinson, b. Mar. 6, 1836 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Mar. 8, 1914 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
There is a story in the Perdew family that Texanna was born in Texas when the family was enroute to California by covered wagon. However, her daughter, Ethel (Taylor) Warne, gives her birthplace as Monterey, California, and the 1870 census record gives her birthplace as California.
*Note: Anna married 5 times:
1) Charles Austin Taylor on Feb. 6, 1882 in Grapeland, San Bernardino, CA. Charles was b. abt. 1857 in ME. Charles d. Jun. 1886 when they had only been married 4 years and his daughter, Ethel, was 3 mths. old.
2) Albert H. Livermore on Jun. 5, 1887 in San Bernardino, CA. Albert was b. abt. 1859 and d. Feb. 16, 1899 in CA. of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (They were married for about 10 years, before divorcing in 1897.)
3) William Henry Barr, a native of TN., on June 17, 1901 in San Bernardino, CA. (he abandoned her in about 1903 and they divorced on Jan. 9, 1905)
4) Joseph Edwards on Sept. 16, 1909 in Riverside county, CA.
5) Jens Peterson
In the 1870 U.S. census, 9 yr. old (Texanna) Anna Kibby Perdew, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old father, Alexander Perdew, b. abt. 1830 in OH.
33 yr. old mother, Sarah Perdew, b. in OH.
18 yr. old sister, Mary (Helen) Perdew, b. in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Rufus (Putnam) Perdew, b. in IA.
11 yr. old brother, (George) Franklin Perdew, b. in IA.
7 yr. old brother, (Joseph) Edward Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, (Ashbury) Ferdinand Perdew, b. in CA.
11 mth. old sister, Charlotte ('Lottie' Estella) Perdew, b. in CA.
In the 1880 U.S. census,18 yr. old Annie Perdew, a dressmaker, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
26 yr. old widowed sister, (head-of-household) Mrs. S. C. (Mary Helen) Morgan, a dressmaker, b. in OH.
4 yr. old niece, Emma Morgan, b. in CA.
21 yr. old brother, Frank Perdew, a painter, b. in IA.
Annie's parents were both b. in OH.
On Feb. 16, 1882, according to San Bernardino County Marriage records, 20 yr. old Texanna Kibbie Perdew, b. in CA. and a resident of San Bernardino, S. B., CA. & 25 yr. old Charles Austin Taylor, a native of Maine and resident of San Bernardino, S.B, CA. were married, in (Grapeland), San Bernardino, CA.
Witnesses: G. F. Perdew and Mrs. Mary Morgan, residents of San Bernardino, CA.
Charles & Anna Taylor had one child:
Ethel Amelia Taylor, b. Feb. 24, 1886 in Grapeland, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Dec. 28, 1986 in Grant's Pass, Josephine, OR.
Ethel marr. first, Arthur G. (Garfield) Pagett on Feb. 24, 1911 in Los Angeles county, CA. (according to CA. County Marriage Records) and second, Robert Bennett Warne on May 14, 1930 in Carson City, NV. (according to NV. Marriage Records).
Charles died Jun. 2, 1886, when their daughter, Ethel, was 3 mths. old.
A year after Charles died, on Jun. 5, 1887, Texanna married Albert H. Livermore, b. abt. 1860.
Albert and Anna Livermore had a son:
Claude Frank Livermore, b. May 10, 1890 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Jul. 4, 1946 in Los Angeles county, CA,
*Claude married 1) Hattie Cooper and 2) Eunice. He left no children.
Claude was a Past Master of a Masonic Lodge in Los Angeles, Ca.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Sun., Aug. 13, 1893
Put Perdew (Anna's older brother) and Al Livermore the hackman, had a row Saturday morning, in which Al came out second best. Perdew was fined $5, and then had his fine remitted.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 3
Sat., Apr. 10, 1897
Item from: THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Suit for divorce was commenced yesterday by the filing of papers in the case of Annie Livermore vs. Albert H. Livermore. George B. Cole is attorney for the plaintiff.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8,Col. 1-2
Fri., Feb. 17, 1899
SHOT HIS WIFE, THEN HIMSELF
The Act a Result of Extreme Jealousy
BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT
Nearly a Double Tragedy Enacted Last Night
NERVED HIMSELF WITH RUM
Al Livermore, one of the best known men in this city, shot his former wife, Mrs. Annie Livermore, with a 45-caliber revolver last night, and then, placing the muzzle of the gun to his right temple sent a ball crashing through his head, causing instant death. The shooting took place at just 7 o'clock last evening at the residence of Mrs. Livermore, on the corner of Fifth and G streets. No cause can be attributed other than that Livermore was crazed with drink.
Mrs. Livermore has been employed at Lsipsic & Israel's store and left there for her home last evening at 6:45. Arriving there she began to make preparations for cooking supper for herself and two children and went to the wood house after wood. As she came up the steps into the lattice kitchen she saw her divorced husband standing inside and had just time to say, "What are you doing here?" before he drew a heavy 45-caliber Colt's revolver, and placing the gun almost against her breast, fired. The shot was well-aimed and was intended to reach her heart, but fortunately she divined his intention, Mrs. Livermore involuntarily turned half-way way from him, allowing the bullet to enter the left breast and pass out under the left arm instead of going through the body, and inflicting only a painful flesh wound.
Supposing his work done, Livermore placed the pistol against his right temple and sent a bullet crashing through his skull and on into the door of the room. The heavy ball tore an enormous hole through his head and spattered the blood and brains all over the room.
Mrs. Livermore's children, a boy of 13, by her first husband, and a girl of 8 by Livermore, were in the front part of the house, and as soon as they learned of the trouble, ran out of the house screaming.
The noise attracted Mr. Smithson and others who immediately went to the aid of Mrs. Livermore. She was carried to the house of N. R. Stevenson and messengers were dispatched for her sisters, Mrs. J. R. Kennedy (Mary Helen) and Mrs. Henderson (Charlotte/Lottie).
Livermore was lying, stretched out on the floor where he had fallen, and apparently did not move after he struck the floor. Blood and brains were flowing freely from the bullet hole and the room resembled a slaughter pen more than a kitchen. The revolver, which had fallen from his hand, was taken in charge, and the bullet that did the fatal work was dug out of the door post where it had imbedded itself after completing its deadly mission.
The dead wagon from Wm. McDonald & Sons undertaking parlors was summoned and in less than an hour after he left friends in town his remains were lying in the undertaker's vault.
The report of the shooting spread like wild fire and cause the greatest surprise all over the city, for, although Livermore was a half-wild character, he had many friends here. No cause can be attributed for the act other than jealousy, for, although he no longer had any legal claim on his former wife, Livermore is said to have been extremely jealous of her.
Without doubt the direct cause of the shooting last night was drink. For a couple of days he has been just intoxicated enough to feel jolly and the liquor doubtless muddled his brain until he was not able to control his jealous passions. Friends, however, say he was not drunk. George Brazelton says he was with him off and on for the entire day and claims that Livermore was not intoxicated.
That the act was premeditated there is not the least doubt, several things going to show that the shooting was the result of deliberate thought. During the afternoon he told George Brazelton that if anything happened to him, such as his dropping dead or getting shot, he wanted him to take entire charge of his remains and belongings and to let no one touch his remains except McDonald.
Later in the evening, Livermore walked into the Reception saloon and called for drinks for the house. As the men were just about to drink he drew his gun from his pocket and striking the bar with it, told those present that it was the last time they would ever drink with him as that was to be his last night.
A short time after this he went with George Brazelton to the Opera House saloon, where Brazelton left him for a few minutes, but saw him later going to his room on D street. He must have gone to his room and from there to Mrs. Livermore's house, for it was not more than 20 minutes from the time Brazelton saw him last until the shooting occurred.
Albert Hamlin Livermore was about 40 years old and was a native of this State. He came of a good family, being a cousin of Horace P. Livermore, one of the wealthiest ad most prominent men around Folsom. He has a brother, Clarence, alias "Smoothy," Livermore, now serving a term in Folsom (see article on Smoothy at the bottom of this memorial page), another Frank Livermore, at Flagstaff, and a mother and two older brothers in the east. He is closely related to the Livermores, for whom the town of Livermore, near Oakland, is named.
Al Livermore began life in this city as a mere boy, driving a hack for Kenniston & Brazelton's livery stable, and has followed that business ever since until the last year or two, during which time he drove the Bear Valley stage between this city and Gus Knight's hotel. He was never a confirmed drunkard, although always something of a drinker, and was generally well-liked.
About 13 years ago, he married the woman he attempted to kill, but their wedded life was never happy. He is said to haver treated her cruelly and something over two years ago Mrs. Livermore obtained a divorce from him on the grounds of non-support, being granted the custody of their child. Since then Livermore has been reported to be extremely jealous of his former wife, but until last night no trouble ever arose from it.
The Coroner's inquest is being held at McDonald's undertaking parlors as we go to press.
The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Frank Livermore, a brother of the deceased, will arrive on the overland tomorrow morning.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3-4
Sat., Feb. 18, 1899
THE LAST ACT OF THE TRAGEDY THIS AFTERNOON
The Coroner's Inquest Over the Self-Murder of Albert H. Livermore.
HE LOVED HIS WIFE AND THE CHILDREN
Effects Found on the Deceased Valued at a Thousand Dollars or More.
Seldom has San Bernardino witnessed such a sensation as that caused by the suicide of A. H. Livermore and his attempt to murder his wife. The deceased has lived here from boyhood and although thought to be a little wild, yet he had a host of friends of those who had known him in his better days, as well as later in life. Although a drinking man he was said by those who knew him best not to be a drunkard, and on the day of the commission of the crime, although he took now and then a drink, yet those who were with him deny most emphatically that he was drunk.
When he married Mrs. Taylor a dozen years ago he looked forward to a home life, but he evidently did not know how to make it a home and drifted away from his wife and his little son, his only child, until the former applied for an obtained a divorced on the ground of desertion. Still he seemed to think a great deal of her and the child and her daughter by a former husband came in for an equal share of the affections of the erratic man and he purchased and presented to his wife the house where she lived at the time of the tragedy.
On the morning of the crime and self-murder Livermore told an intimate acquaintance that he was going to make over all his property to his wife and children, for he always talked of the little girl as his child, but at the close of the same day came the fatal deed that ended his life and but for a miscalculation on his part would have done the same for her.
The inquest was held yesterday afternoon by Coroner Wesley Thompson with the following jury: Will C. Garner, L. C. Westhoff, G. A. Atwood, C. L. Lytle, N. L. Morrow, George S. Pierce, A. B. Everts and J. H. Tittle. The following witnesses were examined: George Brazelton, E. D. Brazelton, W. G. Van Sluke, T. Van Slyke, George Craig, Thomas Smithson, J. B. Ketring, D. L. Harris and Charles Martin.
At the conclusion of the testimony which failed to throw any new light upon the sad case more than was already known and given to the public in THE SUN of yesterday morning, the jury retired to make up their verdict, which was as follows:
"We find the deceased, Albert H. Livermore, was a native of California, a resident of San Bernardino, that he was about 40 years of age, was 5 feet, 8 inches in height, weighed 160 pounds, eyes gray, hair brown, complexion dark, and that he came to his death about 6:45 o'clock Thursday, February 16, 1899, by a gunshot wound inflicted by himself with suicidal intent."
A telegram was received yesterday from Frank M. Livermore, a brother residing at Flagstaff, Arizona, stating that he would be here on the Santa Fe overland this morning. On receipt of this Brazelton Brothers set the funeral for 3 o'clock this afternoon at the undertaking rooms of McDonald & Sons.
Coroner Wesley Thompson filed the following statement of the effects found on the deceased: One certified check on the Farmers' Exchange Bank for $100; a bank book showing an account with the Bank of San Bernardino, with a balance due of $845.46; gold watch and chain, silk handkerchief, leather purse containing 85 cents, pocket knife, etc. These were turned over to the Public Administrator, I. C. Girard.
The wife appears to be doing as well as could be expected. She is suffering from the pain of the bullet wound and from the terrible shock to her nerves, but is not considered in serious danger.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 3
Thu., Apr. 20, 1899
PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
The petition of Louis Jacobs for the guardianship of Claude Livermore, a minor, was today filed at the written request of the boy's mother, Mrs. Annie Livermore. Claude Livermore has coming to him from his father, Albert H. Livermore's estate, the sum of $674.32. -Ernest Martin.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 30 yr. old widow, Anna Livermore, b. Nov. 1869 in CA., was living in a home she owned free and clear on Fifth street, House Number B, in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with her
14 yr. old daughter, Ethel A Livermore, attending school, b. Feb. 1886 in CA.
10 yr. old son, Claud S Livermore, attending school, b. May 1890 in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in OH. Ethel's father was b. in Maine and the birthplace of Claud's father was listed as KS.
Anna was the mother of 2 children, both still alive by this census.
On Jun. 17, 1901, Texanna "Anna" Livermore married, in San Bernardino, CA. William Harry Barr.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 4
Sat., Feb. 23, 1901
Item from: SOCIETY.
The birthday of Miss Ethel Livermore and Miss Ella Papenhausen was the occasion of a jolly gathering of young people at the residence of Mrs. Annie Livermore on Fifth street. Games and other amusements made the hours pass quickly for the young people. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour, and the guests departed.
Those present were: Mrs. Livermore, Miss Ethel Livermore, Miss Josie Heap,Robert Hancock, Leslie Hancock, Claude Livermore, John Kennedy, Arthur Henderson (and 16 others).
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 1, Col. 4
Tue., Jun. 18, 1901
The Livermore home on the corner of Fifth and G streets was the scene of a quiet wedding last evening when Mrs. Anna Livermore became the bride of William H. Barr. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. McG. Gandler, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city. After the wedding a dainty supper was enjoyed. Only a few relatives witnessed the ceremony. The bride has many friends in this city, having resided here for many years. The groom is a railroad man and has a host of friends in this city. He is commonly known as "Bill, the Switchman."
Mr. and Mrs. Barr will make their future home in this city.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 1
Tue., Jun. 23, 1903
Excerpt from: AROUND THE RAILROADS
W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman," is reported to have left on last night's overland for parts unknown.
It is known that Barr recently had a serious tilt with one of the officials at the depot who called him down in the presence of a number of employes. In turn for this Barr originated a long list of charges against the official, which have led to the dismissal of an employe, though Barr himself lost his job here, his dismissal papers reading "discharged without investigation, " meaning that charges had been made against him which his superiors did not care to investigate.
Barr the other day became involved in a street encounter with a switchman who slapped his face because Barr approached him in a friendly way, the purpose of Barr's approaches being to obtain the switchman's endorsement to the list of charges referred to above.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 1-2
Fri., Mar. 4, 1904
BAD BILL BARR
W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman," who will be remembered for his deeds in this community, his last undertaking being to impersonate Trainmaster Day, of the Santa Fe, previous to leaving San Bernardino a year ago has been heard from in Seattle. As usual, Barr is in trouble, and the "Star" of the northern city tells of his latest episode in the following manner:
"W. H. Barr, the private detective who the now fleeing "Prince Rubel" says was his boon companion and valuable assistant in his 'work' during the 'prince's' eventful sojourn in Seattle, is now about to come in for a goodly bunch of trouble. So says C. B. Bussell, whom Barr accused in an afternoon paper of having bought the services of City Detectives Byrnes and Kennedy and instigated the expose of the soothsayer and the incidental relations of the Hindoo with Barr.
"Barr has a record that he will not relish having made public," said Mr. Bussell this morning. "He is the man who claims to have shadowed me for two years. I am ready to show what manner of man this keyhole detective is. I have the documents to prove what I say. From several large envelopes marked "W. H. Barr" Bussell took various papers, photographs and records. One of the photographs is of W. H. Barr, and bears a rogues' gallery number. On the back are annotations in regard to a term for larceny served in the Colorado penitentiary some years ago.
Other data and records in the possession of Bussell relate to Barr's divorce suit in Tacoma, in 1901, and a subsequent marriage in San Francisco.
Bussell says he has evidence to show that Barr was expelled from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen; that Barr was for some time employed as a "spotter" or detective by different railroad companies, getting into trouble by impersonating Trainmaster Day of the Santa Fe road, at one time; that he was known as "Switchman Bill" and as "Detective Sharpe."
In addition to these documents Bussell has a large number of newspaper clippings wherein Barr is referred to.
Bussell says that he will "open up" on Barr in the near future and that when he does Seattle will be too warm to hold the detective. Bussell and Barr are sworn enemies, the detective having been a warm champion of Mrs. Bussell during the recent sensational divorce proceedings which have divided the house of Bussell against itself for over two years.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 1
Thu., Aug. 11, 1904
SUIT FOR DIVORCE FILED BY MRS. BARR
Attorney Charles L. Allison yesterday filed a complaint for divorce against William H. Barr, known to many people here as "Bill the Switchman." Non-support is the ground upon which a divorce is asked. Barr has been in Seattle for several years.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4
Mon., Jan. 9, 1905
BILL FAILED TO PROVIDE
Anna K. Barr has been granted a decree of divorce from her husband, W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman." Bill is now in Seattle. He was formerly yardmaster for the Santa Fe in this city. The decree was granted on the complaint of failure to provide.
The 1906 and 1907 San Bernardino City Directories list Anna K. Livermore, (widow of Albert H.), living at 487 G St. (Interestingly, she goes by Livermore, not Barr).
On Sept. 16, 1909, Anna Livermore, "aged 38 (48)", and Joseph Edwards, "aged 38", a native of CT., were marr. in Riverside, Riverside county, CA.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P.6, Col. 2
Sun., Sep. 19, 1909
Mrs. Anna Livermore and Joseph Edwards of the mechanical department of the Santa Fe shops, were quietly married in Riverside Friday, at the First M. E. parsonage, Rev. Robert S. Fisher performing the ceremony.
They returned to San Bernardino the same evening, and are at home at G and Fifth streets.
In the Jan. 5, 1920 U. S. census, 57 yr. old widow, Anna Edwards, (no occupation) b. in CA., was living on 'B' St. in San Diego, San Diego, CA. with her
39 yr. old son-in-law, Arthur G Pagette, a switchboard man for the telephone co., b. in IN.
32 yr. old daughter, Ethel Pagette (daughter of Charles Austin Taylor), b. in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in OH.
Ethel's father was b. in Maine.
Arthur's father was b. in VA. and his mother in IN.
Anna married 5th, Jens Peterson, sometime between 1920 and 1930.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 66 yr. old Anna L Petersen, a homemaker, b. in CA., was living at 2231 Socino in San Diego, San Diego, CA. with her
66 yr. old husband, Jens P. Petersen, a fish peddler, b. in Denmark
Anna was 19 yrs. old at the time of her first marriage.
Anna's father was b. in OH. and her mother in IA.
Jen's parents were both b. in Denmark
There was a radio set in the home
Jens immigrated to the U. S. in 1883 and was now a naturalized citizen.
Anna died Jan. 14, 1944 in San Diego, Ca.
Her crypt was purchased by her son-in-law, Robert Warne.
San Diego Union (San Diego, CA.), Jan. 17, 1944
PETERSON - Anna, Jan. 15th, age 83,
mother of Ethel Warne;
grandmother of Jean Husen;
great-grandmother of Arthur Robert Husen;
sister of Mrs. May Carlson.
Services Monday, 10:30 a.m. at the Cypress View Mausoleum Chapel, 39th and Imperial. Rev. E. Mincey officiating. Benbough Mortuary conducting. Entombment.
*The following articles pertain to: Anna's brother-in-law, Clarence "Smoothy" Livermore (brother of her 2nd husband, Albert Livermore): (Hoping to find his burial place.)
The Weekly Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 1
Sat., Feb. 14, 1891
Item from: BRIEF LOCALS
Deputy Sheriff James Faros yesterday arrested, in Los Angeles, C. G. Livermore, who is wanted to answer to a charge of robbery, committed last August.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 4
Thu., Sep. 7, 1893
IN HOC
Clarence Livermore Committed For Vagrancy at Redlands
In the recent Chinese troubles at Redlands one Clarence Livermore was one of the mob's ringleaders and was loudest in the denunciation of the Chinese. But Livermore has come to grief in the city which he was to rid of the Chinese. He was arrested for vagrancy through orders from Sheriff Booth, tried and convicted, and will today be sentenced. This man Livermore is a worthless fellow and a hanger-on around dives and saloons. He wouldn't work in every Chinaman in the United States was deported. Such men as he is are loudest against the Chinese.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., May 3, 1894
Clarence C. Livermore and Chris Cole got into an altercation Tuesday night over a woman while drinking and proceeded to abuse each other, when they were arrested. Cole pleaded guilty of being drunk, while Livermore stood trial and was found guilty. Both were fined $5.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., May 10, 1894
Fined For Battery
Tuesday afternoon Lee Perdew (a cousin of Anna's?) and Clarence Livermore got into an altercation and as a result Livermore got a smash. He at once had Perdew arrested and the latter was taken before Judge Knox and fined $10 for battery. Judge Knox says he had a splendid notion to fine Livermore also.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
Sun., Oct. 18, 1896
"Smoothy" Livermore, a well-known local character, objected to a speedy trial and then demanded his liberty on the ground that his trial had been too long delayed. Between the harshness of the law and an unaccommodating court, it really seems difficult for him to get satisfaction. He cannot be arrested for robbing anyone else so long as he is detained on the present charge.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 1, Col. 5
Tue., Oct. 20, 1896
LIVERMORE IS ON TRIAL.
HIS VICTIM TELLS HIS STORY IN COURT
"Smoothy" Livermore is on trial. A jury was speedily secured in Judge Campbell's court yesterday morning and the now somewhat famous case was commenced.
The principal witness against Livermore is Fred Schmidt, the complaining witness, and he was on the stand all day yesterday.
Schmidt's story is that he fell in with Livermore at the saloons about the motor depot. There they found Bessie Stephens, a frail denizen of the lodging house, but Bessie soon absented herself and as she went out Livermore locked the door after her, and then undertook to rob Schmidt. He struggled to free himself and finally got near the window and threw his money out.
At this stage of the proceedings Kinderman broke in the door, finding Livermore with his hands at Schmidt's throat. Schmidt sticks to his story and cannot be moved from it. The case goes on today.
Texanna "Anna" Kibby (Perdew) Taylor was the 5th of 11 children born to:
Alexander Glenn/Garrison Perdew, b. 1829 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Apr. 16, 1894 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Sarah Mae Hoskinson, b. Mar. 6, 1836 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Mar. 8, 1914 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
There is a story in the Perdew family that Texanna was born in Texas when the family was enroute to California by covered wagon. However, her daughter, Ethel (Taylor) Warne, gives her birthplace as Monterey, California, and the 1870 census record gives her birthplace as California.
*Note: Anna married 5 times:
1) Charles Austin Taylor on Feb. 6, 1882 in Grapeland, San Bernardino, CA. Charles was b. abt. 1857 in ME. Charles d. Jun. 1886 when they had only been married 4 years and his daughter, Ethel, was 3 mths. old.
2) Albert H. Livermore on Jun. 5, 1887 in San Bernardino, CA. Albert was b. abt. 1859 and d. Feb. 16, 1899 in CA. of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (They were married for about 10 years, before divorcing in 1897.)
3) William Henry Barr, a native of TN., on June 17, 1901 in San Bernardino, CA. (he abandoned her in about 1903 and they divorced on Jan. 9, 1905)
4) Joseph Edwards on Sept. 16, 1909 in Riverside county, CA.
5) Jens Peterson
In the 1870 U.S. census, 9 yr. old (Texanna) Anna Kibby Perdew, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old father, Alexander Perdew, b. abt. 1830 in OH.
33 yr. old mother, Sarah Perdew, b. in OH.
18 yr. old sister, Mary (Helen) Perdew, b. in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Rufus (Putnam) Perdew, b. in IA.
11 yr. old brother, (George) Franklin Perdew, b. in IA.
7 yr. old brother, (Joseph) Edward Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, (Ashbury) Ferdinand Perdew, b. in CA.
11 mth. old sister, Charlotte ('Lottie' Estella) Perdew, b. in CA.
In the 1880 U.S. census,18 yr. old Annie Perdew, a dressmaker, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
26 yr. old widowed sister, (head-of-household) Mrs. S. C. (Mary Helen) Morgan, a dressmaker, b. in OH.
4 yr. old niece, Emma Morgan, b. in CA.
21 yr. old brother, Frank Perdew, a painter, b. in IA.
Annie's parents were both b. in OH.
On Feb. 16, 1882, according to San Bernardino County Marriage records, 20 yr. old Texanna Kibbie Perdew, b. in CA. and a resident of San Bernardino, S. B., CA. & 25 yr. old Charles Austin Taylor, a native of Maine and resident of San Bernardino, S.B, CA. were married, in (Grapeland), San Bernardino, CA.
Witnesses: G. F. Perdew and Mrs. Mary Morgan, residents of San Bernardino, CA.
Charles & Anna Taylor had one child:
Ethel Amelia Taylor, b. Feb. 24, 1886 in Grapeland, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Dec. 28, 1986 in Grant's Pass, Josephine, OR.
Ethel marr. first, Arthur G. (Garfield) Pagett on Feb. 24, 1911 in Los Angeles county, CA. (according to CA. County Marriage Records) and second, Robert Bennett Warne on May 14, 1930 in Carson City, NV. (according to NV. Marriage Records).
Charles died Jun. 2, 1886, when their daughter, Ethel, was 3 mths. old.
A year after Charles died, on Jun. 5, 1887, Texanna married Albert H. Livermore, b. abt. 1860.
Albert and Anna Livermore had a son:
Claude Frank Livermore, b. May 10, 1890 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Jul. 4, 1946 in Los Angeles county, CA,
*Claude married 1) Hattie Cooper and 2) Eunice. He left no children.
Claude was a Past Master of a Masonic Lodge in Los Angeles, Ca.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Sun., Aug. 13, 1893
Put Perdew (Anna's older brother) and Al Livermore the hackman, had a row Saturday morning, in which Al came out second best. Perdew was fined $5, and then had his fine remitted.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 3
Sat., Apr. 10, 1897
Item from: THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Suit for divorce was commenced yesterday by the filing of papers in the case of Annie Livermore vs. Albert H. Livermore. George B. Cole is attorney for the plaintiff.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8,Col. 1-2
Fri., Feb. 17, 1899
SHOT HIS WIFE, THEN HIMSELF
The Act a Result of Extreme Jealousy
BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT
Nearly a Double Tragedy Enacted Last Night
NERVED HIMSELF WITH RUM
Al Livermore, one of the best known men in this city, shot his former wife, Mrs. Annie Livermore, with a 45-caliber revolver last night, and then, placing the muzzle of the gun to his right temple sent a ball crashing through his head, causing instant death. The shooting took place at just 7 o'clock last evening at the residence of Mrs. Livermore, on the corner of Fifth and G streets. No cause can be attributed other than that Livermore was crazed with drink.
Mrs. Livermore has been employed at Lsipsic & Israel's store and left there for her home last evening at 6:45. Arriving there she began to make preparations for cooking supper for herself and two children and went to the wood house after wood. As she came up the steps into the lattice kitchen she saw her divorced husband standing inside and had just time to say, "What are you doing here?" before he drew a heavy 45-caliber Colt's revolver, and placing the gun almost against her breast, fired. The shot was well-aimed and was intended to reach her heart, but fortunately she divined his intention, Mrs. Livermore involuntarily turned half-way way from him, allowing the bullet to enter the left breast and pass out under the left arm instead of going through the body, and inflicting only a painful flesh wound.
Supposing his work done, Livermore placed the pistol against his right temple and sent a bullet crashing through his skull and on into the door of the room. The heavy ball tore an enormous hole through his head and spattered the blood and brains all over the room.
Mrs. Livermore's children, a boy of 13, by her first husband, and a girl of 8 by Livermore, were in the front part of the house, and as soon as they learned of the trouble, ran out of the house screaming.
The noise attracted Mr. Smithson and others who immediately went to the aid of Mrs. Livermore. She was carried to the house of N. R. Stevenson and messengers were dispatched for her sisters, Mrs. J. R. Kennedy (Mary Helen) and Mrs. Henderson (Charlotte/Lottie).
Livermore was lying, stretched out on the floor where he had fallen, and apparently did not move after he struck the floor. Blood and brains were flowing freely from the bullet hole and the room resembled a slaughter pen more than a kitchen. The revolver, which had fallen from his hand, was taken in charge, and the bullet that did the fatal work was dug out of the door post where it had imbedded itself after completing its deadly mission.
The dead wagon from Wm. McDonald & Sons undertaking parlors was summoned and in less than an hour after he left friends in town his remains were lying in the undertaker's vault.
The report of the shooting spread like wild fire and cause the greatest surprise all over the city, for, although Livermore was a half-wild character, he had many friends here. No cause can be attributed for the act other than jealousy, for, although he no longer had any legal claim on his former wife, Livermore is said to have been extremely jealous of her.
Without doubt the direct cause of the shooting last night was drink. For a couple of days he has been just intoxicated enough to feel jolly and the liquor doubtless muddled his brain until he was not able to control his jealous passions. Friends, however, say he was not drunk. George Brazelton says he was with him off and on for the entire day and claims that Livermore was not intoxicated.
That the act was premeditated there is not the least doubt, several things going to show that the shooting was the result of deliberate thought. During the afternoon he told George Brazelton that if anything happened to him, such as his dropping dead or getting shot, he wanted him to take entire charge of his remains and belongings and to let no one touch his remains except McDonald.
Later in the evening, Livermore walked into the Reception saloon and called for drinks for the house. As the men were just about to drink he drew his gun from his pocket and striking the bar with it, told those present that it was the last time they would ever drink with him as that was to be his last night.
A short time after this he went with George Brazelton to the Opera House saloon, where Brazelton left him for a few minutes, but saw him later going to his room on D street. He must have gone to his room and from there to Mrs. Livermore's house, for it was not more than 20 minutes from the time Brazelton saw him last until the shooting occurred.
Albert Hamlin Livermore was about 40 years old and was a native of this State. He came of a good family, being a cousin of Horace P. Livermore, one of the wealthiest ad most prominent men around Folsom. He has a brother, Clarence, alias "Smoothy," Livermore, now serving a term in Folsom (see article on Smoothy at the bottom of this memorial page), another Frank Livermore, at Flagstaff, and a mother and two older brothers in the east. He is closely related to the Livermores, for whom the town of Livermore, near Oakland, is named.
Al Livermore began life in this city as a mere boy, driving a hack for Kenniston & Brazelton's livery stable, and has followed that business ever since until the last year or two, during which time he drove the Bear Valley stage between this city and Gus Knight's hotel. He was never a confirmed drunkard, although always something of a drinker, and was generally well-liked.
About 13 years ago, he married the woman he attempted to kill, but their wedded life was never happy. He is said to haver treated her cruelly and something over two years ago Mrs. Livermore obtained a divorce from him on the grounds of non-support, being granted the custody of their child. Since then Livermore has been reported to be extremely jealous of his former wife, but until last night no trouble ever arose from it.
The Coroner's inquest is being held at McDonald's undertaking parlors as we go to press.
The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Frank Livermore, a brother of the deceased, will arrive on the overland tomorrow morning.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3-4
Sat., Feb. 18, 1899
THE LAST ACT OF THE TRAGEDY THIS AFTERNOON
The Coroner's Inquest Over the Self-Murder of Albert H. Livermore.
HE LOVED HIS WIFE AND THE CHILDREN
Effects Found on the Deceased Valued at a Thousand Dollars or More.
Seldom has San Bernardino witnessed such a sensation as that caused by the suicide of A. H. Livermore and his attempt to murder his wife. The deceased has lived here from boyhood and although thought to be a little wild, yet he had a host of friends of those who had known him in his better days, as well as later in life. Although a drinking man he was said by those who knew him best not to be a drunkard, and on the day of the commission of the crime, although he took now and then a drink, yet those who were with him deny most emphatically that he was drunk.
When he married Mrs. Taylor a dozen years ago he looked forward to a home life, but he evidently did not know how to make it a home and drifted away from his wife and his little son, his only child, until the former applied for an obtained a divorced on the ground of desertion. Still he seemed to think a great deal of her and the child and her daughter by a former husband came in for an equal share of the affections of the erratic man and he purchased and presented to his wife the house where she lived at the time of the tragedy.
On the morning of the crime and self-murder Livermore told an intimate acquaintance that he was going to make over all his property to his wife and children, for he always talked of the little girl as his child, but at the close of the same day came the fatal deed that ended his life and but for a miscalculation on his part would have done the same for her.
The inquest was held yesterday afternoon by Coroner Wesley Thompson with the following jury: Will C. Garner, L. C. Westhoff, G. A. Atwood, C. L. Lytle, N. L. Morrow, George S. Pierce, A. B. Everts and J. H. Tittle. The following witnesses were examined: George Brazelton, E. D. Brazelton, W. G. Van Sluke, T. Van Slyke, George Craig, Thomas Smithson, J. B. Ketring, D. L. Harris and Charles Martin.
At the conclusion of the testimony which failed to throw any new light upon the sad case more than was already known and given to the public in THE SUN of yesterday morning, the jury retired to make up their verdict, which was as follows:
"We find the deceased, Albert H. Livermore, was a native of California, a resident of San Bernardino, that he was about 40 years of age, was 5 feet, 8 inches in height, weighed 160 pounds, eyes gray, hair brown, complexion dark, and that he came to his death about 6:45 o'clock Thursday, February 16, 1899, by a gunshot wound inflicted by himself with suicidal intent."
A telegram was received yesterday from Frank M. Livermore, a brother residing at Flagstaff, Arizona, stating that he would be here on the Santa Fe overland this morning. On receipt of this Brazelton Brothers set the funeral for 3 o'clock this afternoon at the undertaking rooms of McDonald & Sons.
Coroner Wesley Thompson filed the following statement of the effects found on the deceased: One certified check on the Farmers' Exchange Bank for $100; a bank book showing an account with the Bank of San Bernardino, with a balance due of $845.46; gold watch and chain, silk handkerchief, leather purse containing 85 cents, pocket knife, etc. These were turned over to the Public Administrator, I. C. Girard.
The wife appears to be doing as well as could be expected. She is suffering from the pain of the bullet wound and from the terrible shock to her nerves, but is not considered in serious danger.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 3
Thu., Apr. 20, 1899
PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
The petition of Louis Jacobs for the guardianship of Claude Livermore, a minor, was today filed at the written request of the boy's mother, Mrs. Annie Livermore. Claude Livermore has coming to him from his father, Albert H. Livermore's estate, the sum of $674.32. -Ernest Martin.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 30 yr. old widow, Anna Livermore, b. Nov. 1869 in CA., was living in a home she owned free and clear on Fifth street, House Number B, in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with her
14 yr. old daughter, Ethel A Livermore, attending school, b. Feb. 1886 in CA.
10 yr. old son, Claud S Livermore, attending school, b. May 1890 in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in OH. Ethel's father was b. in Maine and the birthplace of Claud's father was listed as KS.
Anna was the mother of 2 children, both still alive by this census.
On Jun. 17, 1901, Texanna "Anna" Livermore married, in San Bernardino, CA. William Harry Barr.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 4
Sat., Feb. 23, 1901
Item from: SOCIETY.
The birthday of Miss Ethel Livermore and Miss Ella Papenhausen was the occasion of a jolly gathering of young people at the residence of Mrs. Annie Livermore on Fifth street. Games and other amusements made the hours pass quickly for the young people. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour, and the guests departed.
Those present were: Mrs. Livermore, Miss Ethel Livermore, Miss Josie Heap,Robert Hancock, Leslie Hancock, Claude Livermore, John Kennedy, Arthur Henderson (and 16 others).
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 1, Col. 4
Tue., Jun. 18, 1901
The Livermore home on the corner of Fifth and G streets was the scene of a quiet wedding last evening when Mrs. Anna Livermore became the bride of William H. Barr. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. McG. Gandler, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city. After the wedding a dainty supper was enjoyed. Only a few relatives witnessed the ceremony. The bride has many friends in this city, having resided here for many years. The groom is a railroad man and has a host of friends in this city. He is commonly known as "Bill, the Switchman."
Mr. and Mrs. Barr will make their future home in this city.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 1
Tue., Jun. 23, 1903
Excerpt from: AROUND THE RAILROADS
W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman," is reported to have left on last night's overland for parts unknown.
It is known that Barr recently had a serious tilt with one of the officials at the depot who called him down in the presence of a number of employes. In turn for this Barr originated a long list of charges against the official, which have led to the dismissal of an employe, though Barr himself lost his job here, his dismissal papers reading "discharged without investigation, " meaning that charges had been made against him which his superiors did not care to investigate.
Barr the other day became involved in a street encounter with a switchman who slapped his face because Barr approached him in a friendly way, the purpose of Barr's approaches being to obtain the switchman's endorsement to the list of charges referred to above.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 1-2
Fri., Mar. 4, 1904
BAD BILL BARR
W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman," who will be remembered for his deeds in this community, his last undertaking being to impersonate Trainmaster Day, of the Santa Fe, previous to leaving San Bernardino a year ago has been heard from in Seattle. As usual, Barr is in trouble, and the "Star" of the northern city tells of his latest episode in the following manner:
"W. H. Barr, the private detective who the now fleeing "Prince Rubel" says was his boon companion and valuable assistant in his 'work' during the 'prince's' eventful sojourn in Seattle, is now about to come in for a goodly bunch of trouble. So says C. B. Bussell, whom Barr accused in an afternoon paper of having bought the services of City Detectives Byrnes and Kennedy and instigated the expose of the soothsayer and the incidental relations of the Hindoo with Barr.
"Barr has a record that he will not relish having made public," said Mr. Bussell this morning. "He is the man who claims to have shadowed me for two years. I am ready to show what manner of man this keyhole detective is. I have the documents to prove what I say. From several large envelopes marked "W. H. Barr" Bussell took various papers, photographs and records. One of the photographs is of W. H. Barr, and bears a rogues' gallery number. On the back are annotations in regard to a term for larceny served in the Colorado penitentiary some years ago.
Other data and records in the possession of Bussell relate to Barr's divorce suit in Tacoma, in 1901, and a subsequent marriage in San Francisco.
Bussell says he has evidence to show that Barr was expelled from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen; that Barr was for some time employed as a "spotter" or detective by different railroad companies, getting into trouble by impersonating Trainmaster Day of the Santa Fe road, at one time; that he was known as "Switchman Bill" and as "Detective Sharpe."
In addition to these documents Bussell has a large number of newspaper clippings wherein Barr is referred to.
Bussell says that he will "open up" on Barr in the near future and that when he does Seattle will be too warm to hold the detective. Bussell and Barr are sworn enemies, the detective having been a warm champion of Mrs. Bussell during the recent sensational divorce proceedings which have divided the house of Bussell against itself for over two years.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 1
Thu., Aug. 11, 1904
SUIT FOR DIVORCE FILED BY MRS. BARR
Attorney Charles L. Allison yesterday filed a complaint for divorce against William H. Barr, known to many people here as "Bill the Switchman." Non-support is the ground upon which a divorce is asked. Barr has been in Seattle for several years.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4
Mon., Jan. 9, 1905
BILL FAILED TO PROVIDE
Anna K. Barr has been granted a decree of divorce from her husband, W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman." Bill is now in Seattle. He was formerly yardmaster for the Santa Fe in this city. The decree was granted on the complaint of failure to provide.
The 1906 and 1907 San Bernardino City Directories list Anna K. Livermore, (widow of Albert H.), living at 487 G St. (Interestingly, she goes by Livermore, not Barr).
On Sept. 16, 1909, Anna Livermore, "aged 38 (48)", and Joseph Edwards, "aged 38", a native of CT., were marr. in Riverside, Riverside county, CA.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P.6, Col. 2
Sun., Sep. 19, 1909
Mrs. Anna Livermore and Joseph Edwards of the mechanical department of the Santa Fe shops, were quietly married in Riverside Friday, at the First M. E. parsonage, Rev. Robert S. Fisher performing the ceremony.
They returned to San Bernardino the same evening, and are at home at G and Fifth streets.
In the Jan. 5, 1920 U. S. census, 57 yr. old widow, Anna Edwards, (no occupation) b. in CA., was living on 'B' St. in San Diego, San Diego, CA. with her
39 yr. old son-in-law, Arthur G Pagette, a switchboard man for the telephone co., b. in IN.
32 yr. old daughter, Ethel Pagette (daughter of Charles Austin Taylor), b. in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in OH.
Ethel's father was b. in Maine.
Arthur's father was b. in VA. and his mother in IN.
Anna married 5th, Jens Peterson, sometime between 1920 and 1930.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 66 yr. old Anna L Petersen, a homemaker, b. in CA., was living at 2231 Socino in San Diego, San Diego, CA. with her
66 yr. old husband, Jens P. Petersen, a fish peddler, b. in Denmark
Anna was 19 yrs. old at the time of her first marriage.
Anna's father was b. in OH. and her mother in IA.
Jen's parents were both b. in Denmark
There was a radio set in the home
Jens immigrated to the U. S. in 1883 and was now a naturalized citizen.
Anna died Jan. 14, 1944 in San Diego, Ca.
Her crypt was purchased by her son-in-law, Robert Warne.
San Diego Union (San Diego, CA.), Jan. 17, 1944
PETERSON - Anna, Jan. 15th, age 83,
mother of Ethel Warne;
grandmother of Jean Husen;
great-grandmother of Arthur Robert Husen;
sister of Mrs. May Carlson.
Services Monday, 10:30 a.m. at the Cypress View Mausoleum Chapel, 39th and Imperial. Rev. E. Mincey officiating. Benbough Mortuary conducting. Entombment.
*The following articles pertain to: Anna's brother-in-law, Clarence "Smoothy" Livermore (brother of her 2nd husband, Albert Livermore): (Hoping to find his burial place.)
The Weekly Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 1
Sat., Feb. 14, 1891
Item from: BRIEF LOCALS
Deputy Sheriff James Faros yesterday arrested, in Los Angeles, C. G. Livermore, who is wanted to answer to a charge of robbery, committed last August.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 4
Thu., Sep. 7, 1893
IN HOC
Clarence Livermore Committed For Vagrancy at Redlands
In the recent Chinese troubles at Redlands one Clarence Livermore was one of the mob's ringleaders and was loudest in the denunciation of the Chinese. But Livermore has come to grief in the city which he was to rid of the Chinese. He was arrested for vagrancy through orders from Sheriff Booth, tried and convicted, and will today be sentenced. This man Livermore is a worthless fellow and a hanger-on around dives and saloons. He wouldn't work in every Chinaman in the United States was deported. Such men as he is are loudest against the Chinese.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., May 3, 1894
Clarence C. Livermore and Chris Cole got into an altercation Tuesday night over a woman while drinking and proceeded to abuse each other, when they were arrested. Cole pleaded guilty of being drunk, while Livermore stood trial and was found guilty. Both were fined $5.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., May 10, 1894
Fined For Battery
Tuesday afternoon Lee Perdew (a cousin of Anna's?) and Clarence Livermore got into an altercation and as a result Livermore got a smash. He at once had Perdew arrested and the latter was taken before Judge Knox and fined $10 for battery. Judge Knox says he had a splendid notion to fine Livermore also.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
Sun., Oct. 18, 1896
"Smoothy" Livermore, a well-known local character, objected to a speedy trial and then demanded his liberty on the ground that his trial had been too long delayed. Between the harshness of the law and an unaccommodating court, it really seems difficult for him to get satisfaction. He cannot be arrested for robbing anyone else so long as he is detained on the present charge.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 1, Col. 5
Tue., Oct. 20, 1896
LIVERMORE IS ON TRIAL.
HIS VICTIM TELLS HIS STORY IN COURT
"Smoothy" Livermore is on trial. A jury was speedily secured in Judge Campbell's court yesterday morning and the now somewhat famous case was commenced.
The principal witness against Livermore is Fred Schmidt, the complaining witness, and he was on the stand all day yesterday.
Schmidt's story is that he fell in with Livermore at the saloons about the motor depot. There they found Bessie Stephens, a frail denizen of the lodging house, but Bessie soon absented herself and as she went out Livermore locked the door after her, and then undertook to rob Schmidt. He struggled to free himself and finally got near the window and threw his money out.
At this stage of the proceedings Kinderman broke in the door, finding Livermore with his hands at Schmidt's throat. Schmidt sticks to his story and cannot be moved from it. The case goes on today.
*Note: 'Anna' was short for Texanna.
Texanna "Anna" Kibby (Perdew) Taylor was the 5th of 11 children born to:
Alexander Glenn/Garrison Perdew, b. 1829 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Apr. 16, 1894 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Sarah Mae Hoskinson, b. Mar. 6, 1836 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Mar. 8, 1914 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
There is a story in the Perdew family that Texanna was born in Texas when the family was enroute to California by covered wagon. However, her daughter, Ethel (Taylor) Warne, gives her birthplace as Monterey, California, and the 1870 census record gives her birthplace as California.
*Note: Anna married 5 times:
1) Charles Austin Taylor on Feb. 6, 1882 in Grapeland, San Bernardino, CA. Charles was b. abt. 1857 in ME. Charles d. Jun. 1886 when they had only been married 4 years and his daughter, Ethel, was 3 mths. old.
2) Albert H. Livermore on Jun. 5, 1887 in San Bernardino, CA. Albert was b. abt. 1859 and d. Feb. 16, 1899 in CA. of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (They were married for about 10 years, before divorcing in 1897.)
3) William Henry Barr, a native of TN., on June 17, 1901 in San Bernardino, CA. (he abandoned her in about 1903 and they divorced on Jan. 9, 1905)
4) Joseph Edwards on Sept. 16, 1909 in Riverside county, CA.
5) Jens Peterson
In the 1870 U.S. census, 9 yr. old (Texanna) Anna Kibby Perdew, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old father, Alexander Perdew, b. abt. 1830 in OH.
33 yr. old mother, Sarah Perdew, b. in OH.
18 yr. old sister, Mary (Helen) Perdew, b. in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Rufus (Putnam) Perdew, b. in IA.
11 yr. old brother, (George) Franklin Perdew, b. in IA.
7 yr. old brother, (Joseph) Edward Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, (Ashbury) Ferdinand Perdew, b. in CA.
11 mth. old sister, Charlotte ('Lottie' Estella) Perdew, b. in CA.
In the 1880 U.S. census,18 yr. old Annie Perdew, a dressmaker, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
26 yr. old widowed sister, (head-of-household) Mrs. S. C. (Mary Helen) Morgan, a dressmaker, b. in OH.
4 yr. old niece, Emma Morgan, b. in CA.
21 yr. old brother, Frank Perdew, a painter, b. in IA.
Annie's parents were both b. in OH.
On Feb. 16, 1882, according to San Bernardino County Marriage records, 20 yr. old Texanna Kibbie Perdew, b. in CA. and a resident of San Bernardino, S. B., CA. & 25 yr. old Charles Austin Taylor, a native of Maine and resident of San Bernardino, S.B, CA. were married, in (Grapeland), San Bernardino, CA.
Witnesses: G. F. Perdew and Mrs. Mary Morgan, residents of San Bernardino, CA.
Charles & Anna Taylor had one child:
Ethel Amelia Taylor, b. Feb. 24, 1886 in Grapeland, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Dec. 28, 1986 in Grant's Pass, Josephine, OR.
Ethel marr. first, Arthur G. (Garfield) Pagett on Feb. 24, 1911 in Los Angeles county, CA. (according to CA. County Marriage Records) and second, Robert Bennett Warne on May 14, 1930 in Carson City, NV. (according to NV. Marriage Records).
Charles died Jun. 2, 1886, when their daughter, Ethel, was 3 mths. old.
A year after Charles died, on Jun. 5, 1887, Texanna married Albert H. Livermore, b. abt. 1860.
Albert and Anna Livermore had a son:
Claude Frank Livermore, b. May 10, 1890 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Jul. 4, 1946 in Los Angeles county, CA,
*Claude married 1) Hattie Cooper and 2) Eunice. He left no children.
Claude was a Past Master of a Masonic Lodge in Los Angeles, Ca.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Sun., Aug. 13, 1893
Put Perdew (Anna's older brother) and Al Livermore the hackman, had a row Saturday morning, in which Al came out second best. Perdew was fined $5, and then had his fine remitted.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 3
Sat., Apr. 10, 1897
Item from: THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Suit for divorce was commenced yesterday by the filing of papers in the case of Annie Livermore vs. Albert H. Livermore. George B. Cole is attorney for the plaintiff.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8,Col. 1-2
Fri., Feb. 17, 1899
SHOT HIS WIFE, THEN HIMSELF
The Act a Result of Extreme Jealousy
BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT
Nearly a Double Tragedy Enacted Last Night
NERVED HIMSELF WITH RUM
Al Livermore, one of the best known men in this city, shot his former wife, Mrs. Annie Livermore, with a 45-caliber revolver last night, and then, placing the muzzle of the gun to his right temple sent a ball crashing through his head, causing instant death. The shooting took place at just 7 o'clock last evening at the residence of Mrs. Livermore, on the corner of Fifth and G streets. No cause can be attributed other than that Livermore was crazed with drink.
Mrs. Livermore has been employed at Lsipsic & Israel's store and left there for her home last evening at 6:45. Arriving there she began to make preparations for cooking supper for herself and two children and went to the wood house after wood. As she came up the steps into the lattice kitchen she saw her divorced husband standing inside and had just time to say, "What are you doing here?" before he drew a heavy 45-caliber Colt's revolver, and placing the gun almost against her breast, fired. The shot was well-aimed and was intended to reach her heart, but fortunately she divined his intention, Mrs. Livermore involuntarily turned half-way way from him, allowing the bullet to enter the left breast and pass out under the left arm instead of going through the body, and inflicting only a painful flesh wound.
Supposing his work done, Livermore placed the pistol against his right temple and sent a bullet crashing through his skull and on into the door of the room. The heavy ball tore an enormous hole through his head and spattered the blood and brains all over the room.
Mrs. Livermore's children, a boy of 13, by her first husband, and a girl of 8 by Livermore, were in the front part of the house, and as soon as they learned of the trouble, ran out of the house screaming.
The noise attracted Mr. Smithson and others who immediately went to the aid of Mrs. Livermore. She was carried to the house of N. R. Stevenson and messengers were dispatched for her sisters, Mrs. J. R. Kennedy (Mary Helen) and Mrs. Henderson (Charlotte/Lottie).
Livermore was lying, stretched out on the floor where he had fallen, and apparently did not move after he struck the floor. Blood and brains were flowing freely from the bullet hole and the room resembled a slaughter pen more than a kitchen. The revolver, which had fallen from his hand, was taken in charge, and the bullet that did the fatal work was dug out of the door post where it had imbedded itself after completing its deadly mission.
The dead wagon from Wm. McDonald & Sons undertaking parlors was summoned and in less than an hour after he left friends in town his remains were lying in the undertaker's vault.
The report of the shooting spread like wild fire and cause the greatest surprise all over the city, for, although Livermore was a half-wild character, he had many friends here. No cause can be attributed for the act other than jealousy, for, although he no longer had any legal claim on his former wife, Livermore is said to have been extremely jealous of her.
Without doubt the direct cause of the shooting last night was drink. For a couple of days he has been just intoxicated enough to feel jolly and the liquor doubtless muddled his brain until he was not able to control his jealous passions. Friends, however, say he was not drunk. George Brazelton says he was with him off and on for the entire day and claims that Livermore was not intoxicated.
That the act was premeditated there is not the least doubt, several things going to show that the shooting was the result of deliberate thought. During the afternoon he told George Brazelton that if anything happened to him, such as his dropping dead or getting shot, he wanted him to take entire charge of his remains and belongings and to let no one touch his remains except McDonald.
Later in the evening, Livermore walked into the Reception saloon and called for drinks for the house. As the men were just about to drink he drew his gun from his pocket and striking the bar with it, told those present that it was the last time they would ever drink with him as that was to be his last night.
A short time after this he went with George Brazelton to the Opera House saloon, where Brazelton left him for a few minutes, but saw him later going to his room on D street. He must have gone to his room and from there to Mrs. Livermore's house, for it was not more than 20 minutes from the time Brazelton saw him last until the shooting occurred.
Albert Hamlin Livermore was about 40 years old and was a native of this State. He came of a good family, being a cousin of Horace P. Livermore, one of the wealthiest ad most prominent men around Folsom. He has a brother, Clarence, alias "Smoothy," Livermore, now serving a term in Folsom (see article on Smoothy at the bottom of this memorial page), another Frank Livermore, at Flagstaff, and a mother and two older brothers in the east. He is closely related to the Livermores, for whom the town of Livermore, near Oakland, is named.
Al Livermore began life in this city as a mere boy, driving a hack for Kenniston & Brazelton's livery stable, and has followed that business ever since until the last year or two, during which time he drove the Bear Valley stage between this city and Gus Knight's hotel. He was never a confirmed drunkard, although always something of a drinker, and was generally well-liked.
About 13 years ago, he married the woman he attempted to kill, but their wedded life was never happy. He is said to haver treated her cruelly and something over two years ago Mrs. Livermore obtained a divorce from him on the grounds of non-support, being granted the custody of their child. Since then Livermore has been reported to be extremely jealous of his former wife, but until last night no trouble ever arose from it.
The Coroner's inquest is being held at McDonald's undertaking parlors as we go to press.
The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Frank Livermore, a brother of the deceased, will arrive on the overland tomorrow morning.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3-4
Sat., Feb. 18, 1899
THE LAST ACT OF THE TRAGEDY THIS AFTERNOON
The Coroner's Inquest Over the Self-Murder of Albert H. Livermore.
HE LOVED HIS WIFE AND THE CHILDREN
Effects Found on the Deceased Valued at a Thousand Dollars or More.
Seldom has San Bernardino witnessed such a sensation as that caused by the suicide of A. H. Livermore and his attempt to murder his wife. The deceased has lived here from boyhood and although thought to be a little wild, yet he had a host of friends of those who had known him in his better days, as well as later in life. Although a drinking man he was said by those who knew him best not to be a drunkard, and on the day of the commission of the crime, although he took now and then a drink, yet those who were with him deny most emphatically that he was drunk.
When he married Mrs. Taylor a dozen years ago he looked forward to a home life, but he evidently did not know how to make it a home and drifted away from his wife and his little son, his only child, until the former applied for an obtained a divorced on the ground of desertion. Still he seemed to think a great deal of her and the child and her daughter by a former husband came in for an equal share of the affections of the erratic man and he purchased and presented to his wife the house where she lived at the time of the tragedy.
On the morning of the crime and self-murder Livermore told an intimate acquaintance that he was going to make over all his property to his wife and children, for he always talked of the little girl as his child, but at the close of the same day came the fatal deed that ended his life and but for a miscalculation on his part would have done the same for her.
The inquest was held yesterday afternoon by Coroner Wesley Thompson with the following jury: Will C. Garner, L. C. Westhoff, G. A. Atwood, C. L. Lytle, N. L. Morrow, George S. Pierce, A. B. Everts and J. H. Tittle. The following witnesses were examined: George Brazelton, E. D. Brazelton, W. G. Van Sluke, T. Van Slyke, George Craig, Thomas Smithson, J. B. Ketring, D. L. Harris and Charles Martin.
At the conclusion of the testimony which failed to throw any new light upon the sad case more than was already known and given to the public in THE SUN of yesterday morning, the jury retired to make up their verdict, which was as follows:
"We find the deceased, Albert H. Livermore, was a native of California, a resident of San Bernardino, that he was about 40 years of age, was 5 feet, 8 inches in height, weighed 160 pounds, eyes gray, hair brown, complexion dark, and that he came to his death about 6:45 o'clock Thursday, February 16, 1899, by a gunshot wound inflicted by himself with suicidal intent."
A telegram was received yesterday from Frank M. Livermore, a brother residing at Flagstaff, Arizona, stating that he would be here on the Santa Fe overland this morning. On receipt of this Brazelton Brothers set the funeral for 3 o'clock this afternoon at the undertaking rooms of McDonald & Sons.
Coroner Wesley Thompson filed the following statement of the effects found on the deceased: One certified check on the Farmers' Exchange Bank for $100; a bank book showing an account with the Bank of San Bernardino, with a balance due of $845.46; gold watch and chain, silk handkerchief, leather purse containing 85 cents, pocket knife, etc. These were turned over to the Public Administrator, I. C. Girard.
The wife appears to be doing as well as could be expected. She is suffering from the pain of the bullet wound and from the terrible shock to her nerves, but is not considered in serious danger.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 3
Thu., Apr. 20, 1899
PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
The petition of Louis Jacobs for the guardianship of Claude Livermore, a minor, was today filed at the written request of the boy's mother, Mrs. Annie Livermore. Claude Livermore has coming to him from his father, Albert H. Livermore's estate, the sum of $674.32. -Ernest Martin.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 30 yr. old widow, Anna Livermore, b. Nov. 1869 in CA., was living in a home she owned free and clear on Fifth street, House Number B, in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with her
14 yr. old daughter, Ethel A Livermore, attending school, b. Feb. 1886 in CA.
10 yr. old son, Claud S Livermore, attending school, b. May 1890 in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in OH. Ethel's father was b. in Maine and the birthplace of Claud's father was listed as KS.
Anna was the mother of 2 children, both still alive by this census.
On Jun. 17, 1901, Texanna "Anna" Livermore married, in San Bernardino, CA. William Harry Barr.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 4
Sat., Feb. 23, 1901
Item from: SOCIETY.
The birthday of Miss Ethel Livermore and Miss Ella Papenhausen was the occasion of a jolly gathering of young people at the residence of Mrs. Annie Livermore on Fifth street. Games and other amusements made the hours pass quickly for the young people. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour, and the guests departed.
Those present were: Mrs. Livermore, Miss Ethel Livermore, Miss Josie Heap,Robert Hancock, Leslie Hancock, Claude Livermore, John Kennedy, Arthur Henderson (and 16 others).
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 1, Col. 4
Tue., Jun. 18, 1901
The Livermore home on the corner of Fifth and G streets was the scene of a quiet wedding last evening when Mrs. Anna Livermore became the bride of William H. Barr. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. McG. Gandler, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city. After the wedding a dainty supper was enjoyed. Only a few relatives witnessed the ceremony. The bride has many friends in this city, having resided here for many years. The groom is a railroad man and has a host of friends in this city. He is commonly known as "Bill, the Switchman."
Mr. and Mrs. Barr will make their future home in this city.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 1
Tue., Jun. 23, 1903
Excerpt from: AROUND THE RAILROADS
W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman," is reported to have left on last night's overland for parts unknown.
It is known that Barr recently had a serious tilt with one of the officials at the depot who called him down in the presence of a number of employes. In turn for this Barr originated a long list of charges against the official, which have led to the dismissal of an employe, though Barr himself lost his job here, his dismissal papers reading "discharged without investigation, " meaning that charges had been made against him which his superiors did not care to investigate.
Barr the other day became involved in a street encounter with a switchman who slapped his face because Barr approached him in a friendly way, the purpose of Barr's approaches being to obtain the switchman's endorsement to the list of charges referred to above.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 1-2
Fri., Mar. 4, 1904
BAD BILL BARR
W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman," who will be remembered for his deeds in this community, his last undertaking being to impersonate Trainmaster Day, of the Santa Fe, previous to leaving San Bernardino a year ago has been heard from in Seattle. As usual, Barr is in trouble, and the "Star" of the northern city tells of his latest episode in the following manner:
"W. H. Barr, the private detective who the now fleeing "Prince Rubel" says was his boon companion and valuable assistant in his 'work' during the 'prince's' eventful sojourn in Seattle, is now about to come in for a goodly bunch of trouble. So says C. B. Bussell, whom Barr accused in an afternoon paper of having bought the services of City Detectives Byrnes and Kennedy and instigated the expose of the soothsayer and the incidental relations of the Hindoo with Barr.
"Barr has a record that he will not relish having made public," said Mr. Bussell this morning. "He is the man who claims to have shadowed me for two years. I am ready to show what manner of man this keyhole detective is. I have the documents to prove what I say. From several large envelopes marked "W. H. Barr" Bussell took various papers, photographs and records. One of the photographs is of W. H. Barr, and bears a rogues' gallery number. On the back are annotations in regard to a term for larceny served in the Colorado penitentiary some years ago.
Other data and records in the possession of Bussell relate to Barr's divorce suit in Tacoma, in 1901, and a subsequent marriage in San Francisco.
Bussell says he has evidence to show that Barr was expelled from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen; that Barr was for some time employed as a "spotter" or detective by different railroad companies, getting into trouble by impersonating Trainmaster Day of the Santa Fe road, at one time; that he was known as "Switchman Bill" and as "Detective Sharpe."
In addition to these documents Bussell has a large number of newspaper clippings wherein Barr is referred to.
Bussell says that he will "open up" on Barr in the near future and that when he does Seattle will be too warm to hold the detective. Bussell and Barr are sworn enemies, the detective having been a warm champion of Mrs. Bussell during the recent sensational divorce proceedings which have divided the house of Bussell against itself for over two years.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 1
Thu., Aug. 11, 1904
SUIT FOR DIVORCE FILED BY MRS. BARR
Attorney Charles L. Allison yesterday filed a complaint for divorce against William H. Barr, known to many people here as "Bill the Switchman." Non-support is the ground upon which a divorce is asked. Barr has been in Seattle for several years.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4
Mon., Jan. 9, 1905
BILL FAILED TO PROVIDE
Anna K. Barr has been granted a decree of divorce from her husband, W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman." Bill is now in Seattle. He was formerly yardmaster for the Santa Fe in this city. The decree was granted on the complaint of failure to provide.
The 1906 and 1907 San Bernardino City Directories list Anna K. Livermore, (widow of Albert H.), living at 487 G St. (Interestingly, she goes by Livermore, not Barr).
On Sept. 16, 1909, Anna Livermore, "aged 38 (48)", and Joseph Edwards, "aged 38", a native of CT., were marr. in Riverside, Riverside county, CA.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P.6, Col. 2
Sun., Sep. 19, 1909
Mrs. Anna Livermore and Joseph Edwards of the mechanical department of the Santa Fe shops, were quietly married in Riverside Friday, at the First M. E. parsonage, Rev. Robert S. Fisher performing the ceremony.
They returned to San Bernardino the same evening, and are at home at G and Fifth streets.
In the Jan. 5, 1920 U. S. census, 57 yr. old widow, Anna Edwards, (no occupation) b. in CA., was living on 'B' St. in San Diego, San Diego, CA. with her
39 yr. old son-in-law, Arthur G Pagette, a switchboard man for the telephone co., b. in IN.
32 yr. old daughter, Ethel Pagette (daughter of Charles Austin Taylor), b. in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in OH.
Ethel's father was b. in Maine.
Arthur's father was b. in VA. and his mother in IN.
Anna married 5th, Jens Peterson, sometime between 1920 and 1930.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 66 yr. old Anna L Petersen, a homemaker, b. in CA., was living at 2231 Socino in San Diego, San Diego, CA. with her
66 yr. old husband, Jens P. Petersen, a fish peddler, b. in Denmark
Anna was 19 yrs. old at the time of her first marriage.
Anna's father was b. in OH. and her mother in IA.
Jen's parents were both b. in Denmark
There was a radio set in the home
Jens immigrated to the U. S. in 1883 and was now a naturalized citizen.
Anna died Jan. 14, 1944 in San Diego, Ca.
Her crypt was purchased by her son-in-law, Robert Warne.
San Diego Union (San Diego, CA.), Jan. 17, 1944
PETERSON - Anna, Jan. 15th, age 83,
mother of Ethel Warne;
grandmother of Jean Husen;
great-grandmother of Arthur Robert Husen;
sister of Mrs. May Carlson.
Services Monday, 10:30 a.m. at the Cypress View Mausoleum Chapel, 39th and Imperial. Rev. E. Mincey officiating. Benbough Mortuary conducting. Entombment.
*The following articles pertain to: Anna's brother-in-law, Clarence "Smoothy" Livermore (brother of her 2nd husband, Albert Livermore): (Hoping to find his burial place.)
The Weekly Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 1
Sat., Feb. 14, 1891
Item from: BRIEF LOCALS
Deputy Sheriff James Faros yesterday arrested, in Los Angeles, C. G. Livermore, who is wanted to answer to a charge of robbery, committed last August.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 4
Thu., Sep. 7, 1893
IN HOC
Clarence Livermore Committed For Vagrancy at Redlands
In the recent Chinese troubles at Redlands one Clarence Livermore was one of the mob's ringleaders and was loudest in the denunciation of the Chinese. But Livermore has come to grief in the city which he was to rid of the Chinese. He was arrested for vagrancy through orders from Sheriff Booth, tried and convicted, and will today be sentenced. This man Livermore is a worthless fellow and a hanger-on around dives and saloons. He wouldn't work in every Chinaman in the United States was deported. Such men as he is are loudest against the Chinese.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., May 3, 1894
Clarence C. Livermore and Chris Cole got into an altercation Tuesday night over a woman while drinking and proceeded to abuse each other, when they were arrested. Cole pleaded guilty of being drunk, while Livermore stood trial and was found guilty. Both were fined $5.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., May 10, 1894
Fined For Battery
Tuesday afternoon Lee Perdew (a cousin of Anna's?) and Clarence Livermore got into an altercation and as a result Livermore got a smash. He at once had Perdew arrested and the latter was taken before Judge Knox and fined $10 for battery. Judge Knox says he had a splendid notion to fine Livermore also.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
Sun., Oct. 18, 1896
"Smoothy" Livermore, a well-known local character, objected to a speedy trial and then demanded his liberty on the ground that his trial had been too long delayed. Between the harshness of the law and an unaccommodating court, it really seems difficult for him to get satisfaction. He cannot be arrested for robbing anyone else so long as he is detained on the present charge.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 1, Col. 5
Tue., Oct. 20, 1896
LIVERMORE IS ON TRIAL.
HIS VICTIM TELLS HIS STORY IN COURT
"Smoothy" Livermore is on trial. A jury was speedily secured in Judge Campbell's court yesterday morning and the now somewhat famous case was commenced.
The principal witness against Livermore is Fred Schmidt, the complaining witness, and he was on the stand all day yesterday.
Schmidt's story is that he fell in with Livermore at the saloons about the motor depot. There they found Bessie Stephens, a frail denizen of the lodging house, but Bessie soon absented herself and as she went out Livermore locked the door after her, and then undertook to rob Schmidt. He struggled to free himself and finally got near the window and threw his money out.
At this stage of the proceedings Kinderman broke in the door, finding Livermore with his hands at Schmidt's throat. Schmidt sticks to his story and cannot be moved from it. The case goes on today.
Texanna "Anna" Kibby (Perdew) Taylor was the 5th of 11 children born to:
Alexander Glenn/Garrison Perdew, b. 1829 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Apr. 16, 1894 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Sarah Mae Hoskinson, b. Mar. 6, 1836 in Marietta, Washington county, OH. and d. Mar. 8, 1914 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA.
There is a story in the Perdew family that Texanna was born in Texas when the family was enroute to California by covered wagon. However, her daughter, Ethel (Taylor) Warne, gives her birthplace as Monterey, California, and the 1870 census record gives her birthplace as California.
*Note: Anna married 5 times:
1) Charles Austin Taylor on Feb. 6, 1882 in Grapeland, San Bernardino, CA. Charles was b. abt. 1857 in ME. Charles d. Jun. 1886 when they had only been married 4 years and his daughter, Ethel, was 3 mths. old.
2) Albert H. Livermore on Jun. 5, 1887 in San Bernardino, CA. Albert was b. abt. 1859 and d. Feb. 16, 1899 in CA. of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (They were married for about 10 years, before divorcing in 1897.)
3) William Henry Barr, a native of TN., on June 17, 1901 in San Bernardino, CA. (he abandoned her in about 1903 and they divorced on Jan. 9, 1905)
4) Joseph Edwards on Sept. 16, 1909 in Riverside county, CA.
5) Jens Peterson
In the 1870 U.S. census, 9 yr. old (Texanna) Anna Kibby Perdew, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
40 yr. old father, Alexander Perdew, b. abt. 1830 in OH.
33 yr. old mother, Sarah Perdew, b. in OH.
18 yr. old sister, Mary (Helen) Perdew, b. in OH.
16 yr. old brother, Rufus (Putnam) Perdew, b. in IA.
11 yr. old brother, (George) Franklin Perdew, b. in IA.
7 yr. old brother, (Joseph) Edward Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, (Ashbury) Ferdinand Perdew, b. in CA.
11 mth. old sister, Charlotte ('Lottie' Estella) Perdew, b. in CA.
In the 1880 U.S. census,18 yr. old Annie Perdew, a dressmaker, b. in CA., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with her
26 yr. old widowed sister, (head-of-household) Mrs. S. C. (Mary Helen) Morgan, a dressmaker, b. in OH.
4 yr. old niece, Emma Morgan, b. in CA.
21 yr. old brother, Frank Perdew, a painter, b. in IA.
Annie's parents were both b. in OH.
On Feb. 16, 1882, according to San Bernardino County Marriage records, 20 yr. old Texanna Kibbie Perdew, b. in CA. and a resident of San Bernardino, S. B., CA. & 25 yr. old Charles Austin Taylor, a native of Maine and resident of San Bernardino, S.B, CA. were married, in (Grapeland), San Bernardino, CA.
Witnesses: G. F. Perdew and Mrs. Mary Morgan, residents of San Bernardino, CA.
Charles & Anna Taylor had one child:
Ethel Amelia Taylor, b. Feb. 24, 1886 in Grapeland, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Dec. 28, 1986 in Grant's Pass, Josephine, OR.
Ethel marr. first, Arthur G. (Garfield) Pagett on Feb. 24, 1911 in Los Angeles county, CA. (according to CA. County Marriage Records) and second, Robert Bennett Warne on May 14, 1930 in Carson City, NV. (according to NV. Marriage Records).
Charles died Jun. 2, 1886, when their daughter, Ethel, was 3 mths. old.
A year after Charles died, on Jun. 5, 1887, Texanna married Albert H. Livermore, b. abt. 1860.
Albert and Anna Livermore had a son:
Claude Frank Livermore, b. May 10, 1890 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Jul. 4, 1946 in Los Angeles county, CA,
*Claude married 1) Hattie Cooper and 2) Eunice. He left no children.
Claude was a Past Master of a Masonic Lodge in Los Angeles, Ca.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Sun., Aug. 13, 1893
Put Perdew (Anna's older brother) and Al Livermore the hackman, had a row Saturday morning, in which Al came out second best. Perdew was fined $5, and then had his fine remitted.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 3
Sat., Apr. 10, 1897
Item from: THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Suit for divorce was commenced yesterday by the filing of papers in the case of Annie Livermore vs. Albert H. Livermore. George B. Cole is attorney for the plaintiff.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8,Col. 1-2
Fri., Feb. 17, 1899
SHOT HIS WIFE, THEN HIMSELF
The Act a Result of Extreme Jealousy
BLEW HIS BRAINS OUT
Nearly a Double Tragedy Enacted Last Night
NERVED HIMSELF WITH RUM
Al Livermore, one of the best known men in this city, shot his former wife, Mrs. Annie Livermore, with a 45-caliber revolver last night, and then, placing the muzzle of the gun to his right temple sent a ball crashing through his head, causing instant death. The shooting took place at just 7 o'clock last evening at the residence of Mrs. Livermore, on the corner of Fifth and G streets. No cause can be attributed other than that Livermore was crazed with drink.
Mrs. Livermore has been employed at Lsipsic & Israel's store and left there for her home last evening at 6:45. Arriving there she began to make preparations for cooking supper for herself and two children and went to the wood house after wood. As she came up the steps into the lattice kitchen she saw her divorced husband standing inside and had just time to say, "What are you doing here?" before he drew a heavy 45-caliber Colt's revolver, and placing the gun almost against her breast, fired. The shot was well-aimed and was intended to reach her heart, but fortunately she divined his intention, Mrs. Livermore involuntarily turned half-way way from him, allowing the bullet to enter the left breast and pass out under the left arm instead of going through the body, and inflicting only a painful flesh wound.
Supposing his work done, Livermore placed the pistol against his right temple and sent a bullet crashing through his skull and on into the door of the room. The heavy ball tore an enormous hole through his head and spattered the blood and brains all over the room.
Mrs. Livermore's children, a boy of 13, by her first husband, and a girl of 8 by Livermore, were in the front part of the house, and as soon as they learned of the trouble, ran out of the house screaming.
The noise attracted Mr. Smithson and others who immediately went to the aid of Mrs. Livermore. She was carried to the house of N. R. Stevenson and messengers were dispatched for her sisters, Mrs. J. R. Kennedy (Mary Helen) and Mrs. Henderson (Charlotte/Lottie).
Livermore was lying, stretched out on the floor where he had fallen, and apparently did not move after he struck the floor. Blood and brains were flowing freely from the bullet hole and the room resembled a slaughter pen more than a kitchen. The revolver, which had fallen from his hand, was taken in charge, and the bullet that did the fatal work was dug out of the door post where it had imbedded itself after completing its deadly mission.
The dead wagon from Wm. McDonald & Sons undertaking parlors was summoned and in less than an hour after he left friends in town his remains were lying in the undertaker's vault.
The report of the shooting spread like wild fire and cause the greatest surprise all over the city, for, although Livermore was a half-wild character, he had many friends here. No cause can be attributed for the act other than jealousy, for, although he no longer had any legal claim on his former wife, Livermore is said to have been extremely jealous of her.
Without doubt the direct cause of the shooting last night was drink. For a couple of days he has been just intoxicated enough to feel jolly and the liquor doubtless muddled his brain until he was not able to control his jealous passions. Friends, however, say he was not drunk. George Brazelton says he was with him off and on for the entire day and claims that Livermore was not intoxicated.
That the act was premeditated there is not the least doubt, several things going to show that the shooting was the result of deliberate thought. During the afternoon he told George Brazelton that if anything happened to him, such as his dropping dead or getting shot, he wanted him to take entire charge of his remains and belongings and to let no one touch his remains except McDonald.
Later in the evening, Livermore walked into the Reception saloon and called for drinks for the house. As the men were just about to drink he drew his gun from his pocket and striking the bar with it, told those present that it was the last time they would ever drink with him as that was to be his last night.
A short time after this he went with George Brazelton to the Opera House saloon, where Brazelton left him for a few minutes, but saw him later going to his room on D street. He must have gone to his room and from there to Mrs. Livermore's house, for it was not more than 20 minutes from the time Brazelton saw him last until the shooting occurred.
Albert Hamlin Livermore was about 40 years old and was a native of this State. He came of a good family, being a cousin of Horace P. Livermore, one of the wealthiest ad most prominent men around Folsom. He has a brother, Clarence, alias "Smoothy," Livermore, now serving a term in Folsom (see article on Smoothy at the bottom of this memorial page), another Frank Livermore, at Flagstaff, and a mother and two older brothers in the east. He is closely related to the Livermores, for whom the town of Livermore, near Oakland, is named.
Al Livermore began life in this city as a mere boy, driving a hack for Kenniston & Brazelton's livery stable, and has followed that business ever since until the last year or two, during which time he drove the Bear Valley stage between this city and Gus Knight's hotel. He was never a confirmed drunkard, although always something of a drinker, and was generally well-liked.
About 13 years ago, he married the woman he attempted to kill, but their wedded life was never happy. He is said to haver treated her cruelly and something over two years ago Mrs. Livermore obtained a divorce from him on the grounds of non-support, being granted the custody of their child. Since then Livermore has been reported to be extremely jealous of his former wife, but until last night no trouble ever arose from it.
The Coroner's inquest is being held at McDonald's undertaking parlors as we go to press.
The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Frank Livermore, a brother of the deceased, will arrive on the overland tomorrow morning.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 3-4
Sat., Feb. 18, 1899
THE LAST ACT OF THE TRAGEDY THIS AFTERNOON
The Coroner's Inquest Over the Self-Murder of Albert H. Livermore.
HE LOVED HIS WIFE AND THE CHILDREN
Effects Found on the Deceased Valued at a Thousand Dollars or More.
Seldom has San Bernardino witnessed such a sensation as that caused by the suicide of A. H. Livermore and his attempt to murder his wife. The deceased has lived here from boyhood and although thought to be a little wild, yet he had a host of friends of those who had known him in his better days, as well as later in life. Although a drinking man he was said by those who knew him best not to be a drunkard, and on the day of the commission of the crime, although he took now and then a drink, yet those who were with him deny most emphatically that he was drunk.
When he married Mrs. Taylor a dozen years ago he looked forward to a home life, but he evidently did not know how to make it a home and drifted away from his wife and his little son, his only child, until the former applied for an obtained a divorced on the ground of desertion. Still he seemed to think a great deal of her and the child and her daughter by a former husband came in for an equal share of the affections of the erratic man and he purchased and presented to his wife the house where she lived at the time of the tragedy.
On the morning of the crime and self-murder Livermore told an intimate acquaintance that he was going to make over all his property to his wife and children, for he always talked of the little girl as his child, but at the close of the same day came the fatal deed that ended his life and but for a miscalculation on his part would have done the same for her.
The inquest was held yesterday afternoon by Coroner Wesley Thompson with the following jury: Will C. Garner, L. C. Westhoff, G. A. Atwood, C. L. Lytle, N. L. Morrow, George S. Pierce, A. B. Everts and J. H. Tittle. The following witnesses were examined: George Brazelton, E. D. Brazelton, W. G. Van Sluke, T. Van Slyke, George Craig, Thomas Smithson, J. B. Ketring, D. L. Harris and Charles Martin.
At the conclusion of the testimony which failed to throw any new light upon the sad case more than was already known and given to the public in THE SUN of yesterday morning, the jury retired to make up their verdict, which was as follows:
"We find the deceased, Albert H. Livermore, was a native of California, a resident of San Bernardino, that he was about 40 years of age, was 5 feet, 8 inches in height, weighed 160 pounds, eyes gray, hair brown, complexion dark, and that he came to his death about 6:45 o'clock Thursday, February 16, 1899, by a gunshot wound inflicted by himself with suicidal intent."
A telegram was received yesterday from Frank M. Livermore, a brother residing at Flagstaff, Arizona, stating that he would be here on the Santa Fe overland this morning. On receipt of this Brazelton Brothers set the funeral for 3 o'clock this afternoon at the undertaking rooms of McDonald & Sons.
Coroner Wesley Thompson filed the following statement of the effects found on the deceased: One certified check on the Farmers' Exchange Bank for $100; a bank book showing an account with the Bank of San Bernardino, with a balance due of $845.46; gold watch and chain, silk handkerchief, leather purse containing 85 cents, pocket knife, etc. These were turned over to the Public Administrator, I. C. Girard.
The wife appears to be doing as well as could be expected. She is suffering from the pain of the bullet wound and from the terrible shock to her nerves, but is not considered in serious danger.
The Evening Transcript (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, Col. 3
Thu., Apr. 20, 1899
PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
The petition of Louis Jacobs for the guardianship of Claude Livermore, a minor, was today filed at the written request of the boy's mother, Mrs. Annie Livermore. Claude Livermore has coming to him from his father, Albert H. Livermore's estate, the sum of $674.32. -Ernest Martin.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 30 yr. old widow, Anna Livermore, b. Nov. 1869 in CA., was living in a home she owned free and clear on Fifth street, House Number B, in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with her
14 yr. old daughter, Ethel A Livermore, attending school, b. Feb. 1886 in CA.
10 yr. old son, Claud S Livermore, attending school, b. May 1890 in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in OH. Ethel's father was b. in Maine and the birthplace of Claud's father was listed as KS.
Anna was the mother of 2 children, both still alive by this census.
On Jun. 17, 1901, Texanna "Anna" Livermore married, in San Bernardino, CA. William Harry Barr.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 4
Sat., Feb. 23, 1901
Item from: SOCIETY.
The birthday of Miss Ethel Livermore and Miss Ella Papenhausen was the occasion of a jolly gathering of young people at the residence of Mrs. Annie Livermore on Fifth street. Games and other amusements made the hours pass quickly for the young people. Dainty refreshments were served at a late hour, and the guests departed.
Those present were: Mrs. Livermore, Miss Ethel Livermore, Miss Josie Heap,Robert Hancock, Leslie Hancock, Claude Livermore, John Kennedy, Arthur Henderson (and 16 others).
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 1, Col. 4
Tue., Jun. 18, 1901
The Livermore home on the corner of Fifth and G streets was the scene of a quiet wedding last evening when Mrs. Anna Livermore became the bride of William H. Barr. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D. McG. Gandler, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city. After the wedding a dainty supper was enjoyed. Only a few relatives witnessed the ceremony. The bride has many friends in this city, having resided here for many years. The groom is a railroad man and has a host of friends in this city. He is commonly known as "Bill, the Switchman."
Mr. and Mrs. Barr will make their future home in this city.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 1
Tue., Jun. 23, 1903
Excerpt from: AROUND THE RAILROADS
W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman," is reported to have left on last night's overland for parts unknown.
It is known that Barr recently had a serious tilt with one of the officials at the depot who called him down in the presence of a number of employes. In turn for this Barr originated a long list of charges against the official, which have led to the dismissal of an employe, though Barr himself lost his job here, his dismissal papers reading "discharged without investigation, " meaning that charges had been made against him which his superiors did not care to investigate.
Barr the other day became involved in a street encounter with a switchman who slapped his face because Barr approached him in a friendly way, the purpose of Barr's approaches being to obtain the switchman's endorsement to the list of charges referred to above.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 1-2
Fri., Mar. 4, 1904
BAD BILL BARR
W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman," who will be remembered for his deeds in this community, his last undertaking being to impersonate Trainmaster Day, of the Santa Fe, previous to leaving San Bernardino a year ago has been heard from in Seattle. As usual, Barr is in trouble, and the "Star" of the northern city tells of his latest episode in the following manner:
"W. H. Barr, the private detective who the now fleeing "Prince Rubel" says was his boon companion and valuable assistant in his 'work' during the 'prince's' eventful sojourn in Seattle, is now about to come in for a goodly bunch of trouble. So says C. B. Bussell, whom Barr accused in an afternoon paper of having bought the services of City Detectives Byrnes and Kennedy and instigated the expose of the soothsayer and the incidental relations of the Hindoo with Barr.
"Barr has a record that he will not relish having made public," said Mr. Bussell this morning. "He is the man who claims to have shadowed me for two years. I am ready to show what manner of man this keyhole detective is. I have the documents to prove what I say. From several large envelopes marked "W. H. Barr" Bussell took various papers, photographs and records. One of the photographs is of W. H. Barr, and bears a rogues' gallery number. On the back are annotations in regard to a term for larceny served in the Colorado penitentiary some years ago.
Other data and records in the possession of Bussell relate to Barr's divorce suit in Tacoma, in 1901, and a subsequent marriage in San Francisco.
Bussell says he has evidence to show that Barr was expelled from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen; that Barr was for some time employed as a "spotter" or detective by different railroad companies, getting into trouble by impersonating Trainmaster Day of the Santa Fe road, at one time; that he was known as "Switchman Bill" and as "Detective Sharpe."
In addition to these documents Bussell has a large number of newspaper clippings wherein Barr is referred to.
Bussell says that he will "open up" on Barr in the near future and that when he does Seattle will be too warm to hold the detective. Bussell and Barr are sworn enemies, the detective having been a warm champion of Mrs. Bussell during the recent sensational divorce proceedings which have divided the house of Bussell against itself for over two years.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 1
Thu., Aug. 11, 1904
SUIT FOR DIVORCE FILED BY MRS. BARR
Attorney Charles L. Allison yesterday filed a complaint for divorce against William H. Barr, known to many people here as "Bill the Switchman." Non-support is the ground upon which a divorce is asked. Barr has been in Seattle for several years.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 4
Mon., Jan. 9, 1905
BILL FAILED TO PROVIDE
Anna K. Barr has been granted a decree of divorce from her husband, W. H. Barr, better known as "Bill the Switchman." Bill is now in Seattle. He was formerly yardmaster for the Santa Fe in this city. The decree was granted on the complaint of failure to provide.
The 1906 and 1907 San Bernardino City Directories list Anna K. Livermore, (widow of Albert H.), living at 487 G St. (Interestingly, she goes by Livermore, not Barr).
On Sept. 16, 1909, Anna Livermore, "aged 38 (48)", and Joseph Edwards, "aged 38", a native of CT., were marr. in Riverside, Riverside county, CA.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P.6, Col. 2
Sun., Sep. 19, 1909
Mrs. Anna Livermore and Joseph Edwards of the mechanical department of the Santa Fe shops, were quietly married in Riverside Friday, at the First M. E. parsonage, Rev. Robert S. Fisher performing the ceremony.
They returned to San Bernardino the same evening, and are at home at G and Fifth streets.
In the Jan. 5, 1920 U. S. census, 57 yr. old widow, Anna Edwards, (no occupation) b. in CA., was living on 'B' St. in San Diego, San Diego, CA. with her
39 yr. old son-in-law, Arthur G Pagette, a switchboard man for the telephone co., b. in IN.
32 yr. old daughter, Ethel Pagette (daughter of Charles Austin Taylor), b. in CA.
Anna's parents were both b. in OH.
Ethel's father was b. in Maine.
Arthur's father was b. in VA. and his mother in IN.
Anna married 5th, Jens Peterson, sometime between 1920 and 1930.
In the 1930 U. S. census, 66 yr. old Anna L Petersen, a homemaker, b. in CA., was living at 2231 Socino in San Diego, San Diego, CA. with her
66 yr. old husband, Jens P. Petersen, a fish peddler, b. in Denmark
Anna was 19 yrs. old at the time of her first marriage.
Anna's father was b. in OH. and her mother in IA.
Jen's parents were both b. in Denmark
There was a radio set in the home
Jens immigrated to the U. S. in 1883 and was now a naturalized citizen.
Anna died Jan. 14, 1944 in San Diego, Ca.
Her crypt was purchased by her son-in-law, Robert Warne.
San Diego Union (San Diego, CA.), Jan. 17, 1944
PETERSON - Anna, Jan. 15th, age 83,
mother of Ethel Warne;
grandmother of Jean Husen;
great-grandmother of Arthur Robert Husen;
sister of Mrs. May Carlson.
Services Monday, 10:30 a.m. at the Cypress View Mausoleum Chapel, 39th and Imperial. Rev. E. Mincey officiating. Benbough Mortuary conducting. Entombment.
*The following articles pertain to: Anna's brother-in-law, Clarence "Smoothy" Livermore (brother of her 2nd husband, Albert Livermore): (Hoping to find his burial place.)
The Weekly Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 1
Sat., Feb. 14, 1891
Item from: BRIEF LOCALS
Deputy Sheriff James Faros yesterday arrested, in Los Angeles, C. G. Livermore, who is wanted to answer to a charge of robbery, committed last August.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 4
Thu., Sep. 7, 1893
IN HOC
Clarence Livermore Committed For Vagrancy at Redlands
In the recent Chinese troubles at Redlands one Clarence Livermore was one of the mob's ringleaders and was loudest in the denunciation of the Chinese. But Livermore has come to grief in the city which he was to rid of the Chinese. He was arrested for vagrancy through orders from Sheriff Booth, tried and convicted, and will today be sentenced. This man Livermore is a worthless fellow and a hanger-on around dives and saloons. He wouldn't work in every Chinaman in the United States was deported. Such men as he is are loudest against the Chinese.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., May 3, 1894
Clarence C. Livermore and Chris Cole got into an altercation Tuesday night over a woman while drinking and proceeded to abuse each other, when they were arrested. Cole pleaded guilty of being drunk, while Livermore stood trial and was found guilty. Both were fined $5.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Thu., May 10, 1894
Fined For Battery
Tuesday afternoon Lee Perdew (a cousin of Anna's?) and Clarence Livermore got into an altercation and as a result Livermore got a smash. He at once had Perdew arrested and the latter was taken before Judge Knox and fined $10 for battery. Judge Knox says he had a splendid notion to fine Livermore also.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
Sun., Oct. 18, 1896
"Smoothy" Livermore, a well-known local character, objected to a speedy trial and then demanded his liberty on the ground that his trial had been too long delayed. Between the harshness of the law and an unaccommodating court, it really seems difficult for him to get satisfaction. He cannot be arrested for robbing anyone else so long as he is detained on the present charge.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 1, Col. 5
Tue., Oct. 20, 1896
LIVERMORE IS ON TRIAL.
HIS VICTIM TELLS HIS STORY IN COURT
"Smoothy" Livermore is on trial. A jury was speedily secured in Judge Campbell's court yesterday morning and the now somewhat famous case was commenced.
The principal witness against Livermore is Fred Schmidt, the complaining witness, and he was on the stand all day yesterday.
Schmidt's story is that he fell in with Livermore at the saloons about the motor depot. There they found Bessie Stephens, a frail denizen of the lodging house, but Bessie soon absented herself and as she went out Livermore locked the door after her, and then undertook to rob Schmidt. He struggled to free himself and finally got near the window and threw his money out.
At this stage of the proceedings Kinderman broke in the door, finding Livermore with his hands at Schmidt's throat. Schmidt sticks to his story and cannot be moved from it. The case goes on today.
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