Born in Alta California prior to California Statehood
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DEATH OF MRS. TAMS.
She Succumbs to La Grippe in New York City on Sunday. A Daughter of Thomas O . Larkin, She Was the First Child Born of Purely American Parents in the State of California. A telegraphic dispatch from New York briefly announces the death In that city, on Sunday, of Mrs. Sampson Tams, wife of one of San Francisco's best-known and most honored citizensLa grippe is mentioned as the cause of her death, which must have occurred unexpectedly, as only a week ago a friend of the family residIng here received a letter, in which it was stated that she was suffering from a slmple cold, but expected to leave for Philadelphia In a few days. Mrs. Tams' maiden name was Caroline Larkin.. She was the daughter of Thomas O. Larkin,. the first and last American Consul who ever held office in California, and she enjoyed the distinction of of having been the first while child born of American parents in this Stale. Mr. Larkin was appointed Consul in 1814, and held the position until 1848 at which time his territory passed from the control of the Mexican Government to that of the United Stales. It is more than probable that the acquisition was in a great measure due to the foresight and energy of Mr. Larkin at a time when England had almost matured her plans to take possession of what now constilutes the State ol California. He arrived on this Coast in 1832, and in 1833 was married to a lady from Massachusetts, she having been the first white lady to arrive and settle here.. As both were Protestants they could not be married by rites of the Catholic Church, and there were no otherr denominations here then. In their dilemma they were assisted by John C. Jones, United States Consul at the Sandwich Islands, who happened on the Coast on a vessel flying the the American fllag at the time, and he performed the ceremony by virtue of his official position. The child. Caroline, born of this marriage, was the first of purely American parentage born in California. Mr.Larkin's residence in the early days of San Francisco was on Stockton street, near Jackson, and in consequence of his exalted position it was the focus for social gatherings.. At the time it was In the center of the fashionable portion of the city. In these surroundings,. Miss Caroline grew to be a handsome young woman, whose sterling virtues were recognized and caused her to be much sought after by the young men of the city. After her marriage to Mr. Tams she became prominent in all chart - able enterprises. Her disposition was of that nature which is denominatedas "lovable," and
her personal magnetism drew about her a large circle ol devoted friends. Her benefactions were generous but unpretentious. In May last Mr. and Mrs.. Tains decided In visit Europe, and not knowing at the time how long the tour would be, they rented their residence, 1915 Van Ness avenue, to Mr. Weill of Weill, Michael and Co. Her absence was a source of regret to her friends. She was an accomplished and cheerful entertainer, a finished musician and a lady of much literary ability. At the time of her death, she had a work ready for the piess which, having been reviewed by the critics, Is spoken of in terms of commendation. Her placid life had Its effect upon her general appearance, and although but little less than 48 years of age, she looked nearly ten years younger. She was an active churchwoman, having been for years a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in the parochial work of which she was ever busy. And it is a fitting circumstance that the church that she loved so dearly, and where she was wont to meet so many of her friends and colaborers, should be the house from whence her earthly remains should be bourne. Mr. Winfield S.Zeillen, who holds Mr. Tams power as attorney to act as his agent, stated last night that he was in momentary expectation of a dispatch informing him that the embalmed remains had been forwarded to this city, in the event they will arrive on or about Saturday, and will be deposited in the mortuary chapel of Trinity Church until such time as arrangements for the funeral can be made. Mr. Tams has the sincere sympathy of a host of friends in his bereavement. He is a wellknown capitalist, has been a member of the Cosmos Club for ten years past, is a relative of Mr. James Brown Potter, and is connected with the banking fir of Duane Bros and CO of Philadelphia, who stand next to the Drexels in the volume of their business. Refering to the life of Mrs. Tam's father, Thomas O. Larkin , the "' Annals of California" says that in 1846 he traveled toward the mountains in older to induce the immigrants who were on their way to the Coast to Join Fremont's battalion. Afterward when returning to Monterey his horse gave out on the road and he was compelled to apply to one of the natives for a steed. It was loaned unwillingly, and only upon condition that if the animal was hurt, Mr. Larkin was to pay $50 for it, and if the natives killed the rider in the iroad and kept the horse, then Mrs. Larkin was to pay me money. Upon his arriving at Monterey Mr. Larkin found that his family had left for San Francisco by sea. While on a flying trip here to see his sick child he was captured and held prisoner for several months. Subsequently he and his wife paid a visit to Massachusettes, returning to California in 1853. The only rival to the late Mrs. Tarns was a child of mixed parentage , Rosalie Leese, born on the 15th of April, 1838, in Yerba Buena, which at that time was what subsequently became San Francisco. She was the first child born in Yerba Buena. Her father, Jacob Primer Leese (a native ot Ohio) reached the cove of Yerba Buena in May, 1836, and on the 7th of April, 1837, was married to the sister of the late General Vallejo.
San Francisco Call, Volume 71, Number 22, 22 December 1891
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Note- Article claiming she is first child of American parents born in California seems to be wrong, as her two older brothers were born in California as well
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DEATH OF MRS. TAMS.
She Succumbs to La Grippe in New York City on Sunday. A Daughter of Thomas O . Larkin, She Was the First Child Born of Purely American Parents in the State of California. A telegraphic dispatch from New York briefly announces the death In that city, on Sunday, of Mrs. Sampson Tams, wife of one of San Francisco's best-known and most honored citizensLa grippe is mentioned as the cause of her death, which must have occurred unexpectedly, as only a week ago a friend of the family residIng here received a letter, in which it was stated that she was suffering from a slmple cold, but expected to leave for Philadelphia In a few days. Mrs. Tams' maiden name was Caroline Larkin.. She was the daughter of Thomas O. Larkin,. the first and last American Consul who ever held office in California, and she enjoyed the distinction of of having been the first while child born of American parents in this Stale. Mr. Larkin was appointed Consul in 1814, and held the position until 1848 at which time his territory passed from the control of the Mexican Government to that of the United Stales. It is more than probable that the acquisition was in a great measure due to the foresight and energy of Mr. Larkin at a time when England had almost matured her plans to take possession of what now constilutes the State ol California. He arrived on this Coast in 1832, and in 1833 was married to a lady from Massachusetts, she having been the first white lady to arrive and settle here.. As both were Protestants they could not be married by rites of the Catholic Church, and there were no otherr denominations here then. In their dilemma they were assisted by John C. Jones, United States Consul at the Sandwich Islands, who happened on the Coast on a vessel flying the the American fllag at the time, and he performed the ceremony by virtue of his official position. The child. Caroline, born of this marriage, was the first of purely American parentage born in California. Mr.Larkin's residence in the early days of San Francisco was on Stockton street, near Jackson, and in consequence of his exalted position it was the focus for social gatherings.. At the time it was In the center of the fashionable portion of the city. In these surroundings,. Miss Caroline grew to be a handsome young woman, whose sterling virtues were recognized and caused her to be much sought after by the young men of the city. After her marriage to Mr. Tams she became prominent in all chart - able enterprises. Her disposition was of that nature which is denominatedas "lovable," and
her personal magnetism drew about her a large circle ol devoted friends. Her benefactions were generous but unpretentious. In May last Mr. and Mrs.. Tains decided In visit Europe, and not knowing at the time how long the tour would be, they rented their residence, 1915 Van Ness avenue, to Mr. Weill of Weill, Michael and Co. Her absence was a source of regret to her friends. She was an accomplished and cheerful entertainer, a finished musician and a lady of much literary ability. At the time of her death, she had a work ready for the piess which, having been reviewed by the critics, Is spoken of in terms of commendation. Her placid life had Its effect upon her general appearance, and although but little less than 48 years of age, she looked nearly ten years younger. She was an active churchwoman, having been for years a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in the parochial work of which she was ever busy. And it is a fitting circumstance that the church that she loved so dearly, and where she was wont to meet so many of her friends and colaborers, should be the house from whence her earthly remains should be bourne. Mr. Winfield S.Zeillen, who holds Mr. Tams power as attorney to act as his agent, stated last night that he was in momentary expectation of a dispatch informing him that the embalmed remains had been forwarded to this city, in the event they will arrive on or about Saturday, and will be deposited in the mortuary chapel of Trinity Church until such time as arrangements for the funeral can be made. Mr. Tams has the sincere sympathy of a host of friends in his bereavement. He is a wellknown capitalist, has been a member of the Cosmos Club for ten years past, is a relative of Mr. James Brown Potter, and is connected with the banking fir of Duane Bros and CO of Philadelphia, who stand next to the Drexels in the volume of their business. Refering to the life of Mrs. Tam's father, Thomas O. Larkin , the "' Annals of California" says that in 1846 he traveled toward the mountains in older to induce the immigrants who were on their way to the Coast to Join Fremont's battalion. Afterward when returning to Monterey his horse gave out on the road and he was compelled to apply to one of the natives for a steed. It was loaned unwillingly, and only upon condition that if the animal was hurt, Mr. Larkin was to pay $50 for it, and if the natives killed the rider in the iroad and kept the horse, then Mrs. Larkin was to pay me money. Upon his arriving at Monterey Mr. Larkin found that his family had left for San Francisco by sea. While on a flying trip here to see his sick child he was captured and held prisoner for several months. Subsequently he and his wife paid a visit to Massachusettes, returning to California in 1853. The only rival to the late Mrs. Tarns was a child of mixed parentage , Rosalie Leese, born on the 15th of April, 1838, in Yerba Buena, which at that time was what subsequently became San Francisco. She was the first child born in Yerba Buena. Her father, Jacob Primer Leese (a native ot Ohio) reached the cove of Yerba Buena in May, 1836, and on the 7th of April, 1837, was married to the sister of the late General Vallejo.
San Francisco Call, Volume 71, Number 22, 22 December 1891
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Note- Article claiming she is first child of American parents born in California seems to be wrong, as her two older brothers were born in California as well
Born in Alta California prior to California Statehood
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DEATH OF MRS. TAMS.
She Succumbs to La Grippe in New York City on Sunday. A Daughter of Thomas O . Larkin, She Was the First Child Born of Purely American Parents in the State of California. A telegraphic dispatch from New York briefly announces the death In that city, on Sunday, of Mrs. Sampson Tams, wife of one of San Francisco's best-known and most honored citizensLa grippe is mentioned as the cause of her death, which must have occurred unexpectedly, as only a week ago a friend of the family residIng here received a letter, in which it was stated that she was suffering from a slmple cold, but expected to leave for Philadelphia In a few days. Mrs. Tams' maiden name was Caroline Larkin.. She was the daughter of Thomas O. Larkin,. the first and last American Consul who ever held office in California, and she enjoyed the distinction of of having been the first while child born of American parents in this Stale. Mr. Larkin was appointed Consul in 1814, and held the position until 1848 at which time his territory passed from the control of the Mexican Government to that of the United Stales. It is more than probable that the acquisition was in a great measure due to the foresight and energy of Mr. Larkin at a time when England had almost matured her plans to take possession of what now constilutes the State ol California. He arrived on this Coast in 1832, and in 1833 was married to a lady from Massachusetts, she having been the first white lady to arrive and settle here.. As both were Protestants they could not be married by rites of the Catholic Church, and there were no otherr denominations here then. In their dilemma they were assisted by John C. Jones, United States Consul at the Sandwich Islands, who happened on the Coast on a vessel flying the the American fllag at the time, and he performed the ceremony by virtue of his official position. The child. Caroline, born of this marriage, was the first of purely American parentage born in California. Mr.Larkin's residence in the early days of San Francisco was on Stockton street, near Jackson, and in consequence of his exalted position it was the focus for social gatherings.. At the time it was In the center of the fashionable portion of the city. In these surroundings,. Miss Caroline grew to be a handsome young woman, whose sterling virtues were recognized and caused her to be much sought after by the young men of the city. After her marriage to Mr. Tams she became prominent in all chart - able enterprises. Her disposition was of that nature which is denominatedas "lovable," and
her personal magnetism drew about her a large circle ol devoted friends. Her benefactions were generous but unpretentious. In May last Mr. and Mrs.. Tains decided In visit Europe, and not knowing at the time how long the tour would be, they rented their residence, 1915 Van Ness avenue, to Mr. Weill of Weill, Michael and Co. Her absence was a source of regret to her friends. She was an accomplished and cheerful entertainer, a finished musician and a lady of much literary ability. At the time of her death, she had a work ready for the piess which, having been reviewed by the critics, Is spoken of in terms of commendation. Her placid life had Its effect upon her general appearance, and although but little less than 48 years of age, she looked nearly ten years younger. She was an active churchwoman, having been for years a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in the parochial work of which she was ever busy. And it is a fitting circumstance that the church that she loved so dearly, and where she was wont to meet so many of her friends and colaborers, should be the house from whence her earthly remains should be bourne. Mr. Winfield S.Zeillen, who holds Mr. Tams power as attorney to act as his agent, stated last night that he was in momentary expectation of a dispatch informing him that the embalmed remains had been forwarded to this city, in the event they will arrive on or about Saturday, and will be deposited in the mortuary chapel of Trinity Church until such time as arrangements for the funeral can be made. Mr. Tams has the sincere sympathy of a host of friends in his bereavement. He is a wellknown capitalist, has been a member of the Cosmos Club for ten years past, is a relative of Mr. James Brown Potter, and is connected with the banking fir of Duane Bros and CO of Philadelphia, who stand next to the Drexels in the volume of their business. Refering to the life of Mrs. Tam's father, Thomas O. Larkin , the "' Annals of California" says that in 1846 he traveled toward the mountains in older to induce the immigrants who were on their way to the Coast to Join Fremont's battalion. Afterward when returning to Monterey his horse gave out on the road and he was compelled to apply to one of the natives for a steed. It was loaned unwillingly, and only upon condition that if the animal was hurt, Mr. Larkin was to pay $50 for it, and if the natives killed the rider in the iroad and kept the horse, then Mrs. Larkin was to pay me money. Upon his arriving at Monterey Mr. Larkin found that his family had left for San Francisco by sea. While on a flying trip here to see his sick child he was captured and held prisoner for several months. Subsequently he and his wife paid a visit to Massachusettes, returning to California in 1853. The only rival to the late Mrs. Tarns was a child of mixed parentage , Rosalie Leese, born on the 15th of April, 1838, in Yerba Buena, which at that time was what subsequently became San Francisco. She was the first child born in Yerba Buena. Her father, Jacob Primer Leese (a native ot Ohio) reached the cove of Yerba Buena in May, 1836, and on the 7th of April, 1837, was married to the sister of the late General Vallejo.
San Francisco Call, Volume 71, Number 22, 22 December 1891
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Note- Article claiming she is first child of American parents born in California seems to be wrong, as her two older brothers were born in California as well
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DEATH OF MRS. TAMS.
She Succumbs to La Grippe in New York City on Sunday. A Daughter of Thomas O . Larkin, She Was the First Child Born of Purely American Parents in the State of California. A telegraphic dispatch from New York briefly announces the death In that city, on Sunday, of Mrs. Sampson Tams, wife of one of San Francisco's best-known and most honored citizensLa grippe is mentioned as the cause of her death, which must have occurred unexpectedly, as only a week ago a friend of the family residIng here received a letter, in which it was stated that she was suffering from a slmple cold, but expected to leave for Philadelphia In a few days. Mrs. Tams' maiden name was Caroline Larkin.. She was the daughter of Thomas O. Larkin,. the first and last American Consul who ever held office in California, and she enjoyed the distinction of of having been the first while child born of American parents in this Stale. Mr. Larkin was appointed Consul in 1814, and held the position until 1848 at which time his territory passed from the control of the Mexican Government to that of the United Stales. It is more than probable that the acquisition was in a great measure due to the foresight and energy of Mr. Larkin at a time when England had almost matured her plans to take possession of what now constilutes the State ol California. He arrived on this Coast in 1832, and in 1833 was married to a lady from Massachusetts, she having been the first white lady to arrive and settle here.. As both were Protestants they could not be married by rites of the Catholic Church, and there were no otherr denominations here then. In their dilemma they were assisted by John C. Jones, United States Consul at the Sandwich Islands, who happened on the Coast on a vessel flying the the American fllag at the time, and he performed the ceremony by virtue of his official position. The child. Caroline, born of this marriage, was the first of purely American parentage born in California. Mr.Larkin's residence in the early days of San Francisco was on Stockton street, near Jackson, and in consequence of his exalted position it was the focus for social gatherings.. At the time it was In the center of the fashionable portion of the city. In these surroundings,. Miss Caroline grew to be a handsome young woman, whose sterling virtues were recognized and caused her to be much sought after by the young men of the city. After her marriage to Mr. Tams she became prominent in all chart - able enterprises. Her disposition was of that nature which is denominatedas "lovable," and
her personal magnetism drew about her a large circle ol devoted friends. Her benefactions were generous but unpretentious. In May last Mr. and Mrs.. Tains decided In visit Europe, and not knowing at the time how long the tour would be, they rented their residence, 1915 Van Ness avenue, to Mr. Weill of Weill, Michael and Co. Her absence was a source of regret to her friends. She was an accomplished and cheerful entertainer, a finished musician and a lady of much literary ability. At the time of her death, she had a work ready for the piess which, having been reviewed by the critics, Is spoken of in terms of commendation. Her placid life had Its effect upon her general appearance, and although but little less than 48 years of age, she looked nearly ten years younger. She was an active churchwoman, having been for years a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in the parochial work of which she was ever busy. And it is a fitting circumstance that the church that she loved so dearly, and where she was wont to meet so many of her friends and colaborers, should be the house from whence her earthly remains should be bourne. Mr. Winfield S.Zeillen, who holds Mr. Tams power as attorney to act as his agent, stated last night that he was in momentary expectation of a dispatch informing him that the embalmed remains had been forwarded to this city, in the event they will arrive on or about Saturday, and will be deposited in the mortuary chapel of Trinity Church until such time as arrangements for the funeral can be made. Mr. Tams has the sincere sympathy of a host of friends in his bereavement. He is a wellknown capitalist, has been a member of the Cosmos Club for ten years past, is a relative of Mr. James Brown Potter, and is connected with the banking fir of Duane Bros and CO of Philadelphia, who stand next to the Drexels in the volume of their business. Refering to the life of Mrs. Tam's father, Thomas O. Larkin , the "' Annals of California" says that in 1846 he traveled toward the mountains in older to induce the immigrants who were on their way to the Coast to Join Fremont's battalion. Afterward when returning to Monterey his horse gave out on the road and he was compelled to apply to one of the natives for a steed. It was loaned unwillingly, and only upon condition that if the animal was hurt, Mr. Larkin was to pay $50 for it, and if the natives killed the rider in the iroad and kept the horse, then Mrs. Larkin was to pay me money. Upon his arriving at Monterey Mr. Larkin found that his family had left for San Francisco by sea. While on a flying trip here to see his sick child he was captured and held prisoner for several months. Subsequently he and his wife paid a visit to Massachusettes, returning to California in 1853. The only rival to the late Mrs. Tarns was a child of mixed parentage , Rosalie Leese, born on the 15th of April, 1838, in Yerba Buena, which at that time was what subsequently became San Francisco. She was the first child born in Yerba Buena. Her father, Jacob Primer Leese (a native ot Ohio) reached the cove of Yerba Buena in May, 1836, and on the 7th of April, 1837, was married to the sister of the late General Vallejo.
San Francisco Call, Volume 71, Number 22, 22 December 1891
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Note- Article claiming she is first child of American parents born in California seems to be wrong, as her two older brothers were born in California as well
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