*Note: There appears to be a mistake on Charles' grave marker. According to his obituary, he died on May 4, 1906.
Charles' parents were:
Hugh Haggerty Cole, b. Sep. 17, 1808 in Essex County, NJ. and d. Jul. 11, 1896 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. &
Susannah Winans, b. Feb. 11, 1808 in Milton, Trumbull, OH. and d. Dec. 9, 1859 in Springville, Utah, UT.
On Sep. 5, 1824, Hugh Haggarty Cole and Susanna Winans were married in NJ.
Hugh & Susanna Cole's children were:
1. Belinda Jane Cole, 1830–1848
2. James Alfred Cole, b. Mar. 8, 1831 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH. and d. Jul. 27, 1888 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
3. Hannah Orilla Cole, b. Oct. 22, 1832 in OH. and d. Jun. 15, 1911 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. Hannah marr. Hamilton Henry Kearnes.
4. Albert John Cole, 1834–
5. Alvina Ann Cole, b. Mar. 15, 1836 in Trumbull County, OH. and d. Jan. 3, 1906 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Alvina marr. James Degroot Oakley.
6. Susan Cole, May 5, 1838 in OH. and d. Jun. 26, 1896 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Susan marr. Horace Heber Clark.
7. Mary Lucinda Cole, b. Feb. 26, 1840 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Feb. 16, 1882 in Heber City, Wasatch County, UT. Mary marr. John McDonald.
8. Henry Almon Cole, b. May 5, 1841 in Trumbull County, OH. and d. Jan. 27, 1861 at age 19 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
9. Charles Ira Cole, b. Feb. 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. and d. May 4, 1906 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Charles was the 2nd husband of Nora Case. This marriage ended in divorce.
10. Clarinda Cole, 1846–1850
11. Joseph Hyrum Cole, 1848–1848
In the 1850 U. S. census, 7 yr. old Charles Cole, attending school, b. in OH., was living in Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory with his
40 yr. old (inferred) father, Hugh Cole, a blacksmith, b. in NJ.
40 yr. old (inferred) mother, Susanna Cole, b. in OH.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, James Cole, a laborer, b. in OH.
18 yr. old (inferred) sister, Amelia Cole, b. in OH.
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, Albert Cole, a laborer, b. in OH.
15 yr. old (inferred) sister, Ann Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Susanna Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
10 yr. old (inferred) sister, Lucinda Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
9 yr. old (inferred) brother, Henry Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
In abt. 1868, Charles Cole and Elizabeth M. _ were married in NJ.
On Sep. 25, 1879, Charles Ira Cole marr. second, Lenora 'Nora' Case, in San Bernardino County, CA., according to CA. County Marriage records.
Charles & Nora Cole's children were:
*Nolen Tracy Cole (1878-1949) - adopted by Charles Ira Cole.
1. Lena Cole, b. Jul. 10, 1880 in CA. and d. Oct. 30, 1978 in Buena Park, Orange county, CA. Lena marr. Elsworth S. Beckley.
2. Hazel S. "Dolly/Dot" Cole, b. Jul. 16, 1884 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Nov. 27, 1968 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Hazel marr. Samuel Wylie Kaake.
3. Ira D. "Boots" Cole, b. Sep. 9, 1888 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Nov. 29, 1954 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
4. Charles Henry Cole, b. Sep. 12, 1898 (or 1887?) in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 26, 1972 in Alameda County, CA. Charles marr. Minnie B. _.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Charles Cole, a Gambler, b. in the U. S., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
22 yr. old wife, Lenora Cole, keeping house, b. in UT. Terr.
3 yr. old son from her previous marriage, Noland Cox, b. in CA.
Lenora's father was b. in the U.S. and her mother in NV.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 5
Fri., Jun. 13, 1890
(3 items)
Advertisement:
C. I. COLE,
SAZARAC SALOON.
No. 357 THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO,
Sole Agent for the Celebrated
J. F. CUTTER WHISKY,
Which has been carefully distilled from selected grain expressly
MEDICINAL AND FAMILY USE.
357 Third St.
FOR RENT - House of five rooms, and one acre ground, corner of H and Ninth streets. Only $8 per month. Inquire of Charles I. Cole, 357 Third street.
FOR SALE - Fine, dry wood, at lowest prices, delivered free to any part of the city. Parties wanting good wood will apply to C. I. Cole, at 357 Third street.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Sat., Nov. 27, 1897
Item from: PROBATE
7133 - Insolvency (inability to pay one's debts) of Charles I. Cole. Meeting of creditors for selection of an assignee. T. W. Duckworth, attorney for petitioner.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 57 yr. old Charles Cole, a farmer, b. Feb. 1843 in IL., was living in a home he owned free and clear at 210 Fir St. in San Bernardino with his
39 yr. old wife, Lenora Cole, b. May 1861 in UT.
21 yr. old (step)son, Noland Cole, b. May 1879 in CA.
19 yr. old daughter, Lena Cole, b. Jul. 1880 in CA.
15 yr. old daughter, Dolly Cole, attending school, b. Jul. 1884 in CA.
12 yr. old son, Charles Cole, attending school, b. Sep. 1887 in CA.
Charles and Lenora had been marr. for 14 yrs.
Lenora was the mother of 1 child, still alive by this census. (Are the other children adopted then?)
Charles' parents were both b. in NH.
Lenora's parents were both b. in UT.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 5
Fri., Jul. 24, 1903
MAY NOT CONTEST
An Expected Clash Over the Estate of H. H. Cole Does Not Materialize - Will Gives All to Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole.
The threatened contest over the estate of the late H. H. Cole did not materialize yesterday and everything passed off with perfect smoothness. The contest was supposed to be between Charles I. Cole, who was some time ago appointed administrator of the estate, and Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole, who discovered a will left by the deceased in which she was named as the executrix and the sole legatee.
When the matter was called before Judge poster, the first subject to receive consideration was the petition on the part of Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole to have the letters of administration heretofore granted to Charles I. Cole, revoked. No objection was made to this action being taken and Cole was deprived of his office of administrator. Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole was then appointed executrix of the estate and the will left by the deceased was admitted to probate. The estate left by the deceased is valued at $2,000.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 5
Fri., Jul. 31, 1903
The contest that was threatened over the admission to probate of the will of the late H. H. Cole, who died July 11, 1896, cropped out in a new quarter yesterday, when Alvina Ann Cole, executrix of the last will and testament left by the deceased, brought suit against her brother, Charles I. Cole and Lenora Cole, his wife, and the San Bernardino Theatre company to secure title to 16 1/2 feet frontage of Third street between C and D streets. The property was sold to the theatre company by Charles I Cole, the consideration being $1500, and the property forms a portion of the site for the proposed new theatre. Henry W. Nisbet appears as attorney for the plaintiff.
In the implant the plaintiff recites the fact that on December 15, 1882, the late H. H. Cole granted to Charles I. Cole the property in question, the consideration named in the deed being the agreement of grantee to give H. H. Cole $10 a month during the rest of his life, and it was stipulated in the agreement that if the grantee defaulted in any month's payment the title to the property should revert to the grantor.
The plaintiff alleges that for 18 months prior to the death of H. H. Cole, Charles I. Cole contributed nothing to his support and because of this it is alleged that he forfeited his title to the land and that the title reverted to the original owner. Plaintiff asks that the court declare that the property belongs to the deceased's estate. Under the will left by H. H. Cole, the entire estate goes to Alvina Ann Cole, and should she win the suit instituted yesterday she will have the title to the property in question.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, last two columns
Fri., Jan. 29, 1904
CHARGE BROTHER WITH FRAUD
ALVINA ANN COLE'S SUIT
Alleged That She Deeded Property to Her Brother to Be Held in Trust and That He "Sold" It.
In a complaint in which she charges her brother, and others with conspiracy to defraud her, Alvina Ann Cole yesterday commenced suit to regain possession of two houses and lots on the southeast corner of Fifth and H streets, valued at $5,000. The defendants in the suit are Charles I. Cole and his wife, Lenore Cole, her sister Eliza A. Jenks, formerly Eliza A. Wixom, Hester V. Shankland and Helen M. Shankland. Henry M. Willis is the plaintiff's attorney.
The allegations in the complaint date back to 1887. On April 2 of that year, Alvina Ann Cole says she deeded the two houses and lots to her brother, Charles I. Cole, the understanding being that he should hold the property in trust for her, dispose of it advantageously and give the money thus received to her.
On January 17, 1891, the plaintiff alleges Charles I. Cole deeded the property to Eliza A. Wixom, now Eliza A. Jenks, his wife's sister, and Alvina Ann Cole charges that the deed was executed without consideration and with "fraudulent intent to deprive plaintiff of her right and title to said premises."
On December 3, 1892, it is alleged in the complaint, Eliza A. Wixom transferred the property to Lenore Cole, and this transfer the plaintiff alleges was made without consideration and for the purpose of defrauding her of the property.
It is alleged that the various parties to the transactions were fully aware at the time they made the deals, that Charles I. Cole had been given the title to the property to hold in trust for the plaintiff. As an excuse for the apparent delay in instituting the suit, the plaintiff explains that until two years ago she was not a resident of this State and that until she came here she had no idea her brother had conspired to defraud her of the property.
She asks that the various deeds by which the property has been transferred from one person to another be declared invalid and annulled and that the title of the property be restored to her.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 6
Thu., Aug. 3, 1905
DOMESTIC TROUBLES CAUSE COMPLICATIONS
More legal complications have been added to the domestic troubles between Charles and Lenora cole.
This morning a suit was filed by Attorney H. W. Nesbit on behalf of Charles I. Cole and against lenora Cole to declare a certain piece of land community property. This is added to a suit for a divorce and a suit for the possession of a horse, which are now pending.
In today's complaint the plaintiff asserts that in December of 1892 Eliza A. Wixom deeded to Lenora Cole a lot on H street for a consideration of $400. The money for this purchase, the plaintiff asserts, was provided jointly by himself and wife and was always regarded as community property. Now it is alleged that Mrs. Cole is asserting sole ownership to the land. Cole wants the court to establish his rights in the matter.
On Feb. 8, 1906, Nora was granted a divorce from Charles Cole on the grounds of extreme cruelty. Charles filed a cross-complaint, charging Nora with adultery, naming a Los Angeles man with whom Nora had carried on relations extending over an 18-month period.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Fri., Feb. 9, 1906
CHARLES COLE IS GRANTED DIVORCE
Wife Initiates the Suit, but Husband Files Cross-Complaint, Making Serious Charges Against His Wife, and After Failure of Efforts of Attorneys to Save Her Mortification, the Case Goes to Trial and the Woman Loses.
The divorce suit instituted by Lenora Cole against Charles Cole, well-known residents of this city, was tried yesterday in Department One behind closed doors, being ended last evening when the court handed down a decree in favor of Charles Cole on a cross-complaint.
Mrs. Cole based her action on the grounds of extreme cruelty, and after Attorney H. W. Nisbet had filed a cross-complaint, charging adultery, an effort was made by Attorney Nisbet and cole to reach a settlement without forcing the cross-complaint to a hearing, the desire being to protect the woman for the sake of her children.
Several conferences were held, which came to naught, and yesterday afternoon the two actions were fought out. Cole's cross-complaint, on which the decree was granted, named a Los Angeles man, and referred to relations alleged to have extended over a period of 18 months.
The settlement of the property interests of the couple will be next undertaken. Cole is a brother of the late Mrs. Alvina Cole, who died here recently under pathetic circumstances.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 20, Col. 5
Mon., Apr. 30, 1906
PIONEER IS AFFLICTED
San Bernardino Man Is Stricken with Insanity
SAN BERNARDINO, April 29 - Charles I. Cole, a local pioneer, was taken to the County Hospital by the police yesterday, a mental wreck. Ever since the earthquake which destroyed San Francisco, Cole has been acting strangely. For several days he has been violent, and at last he became unmanageable, and would lie for hours screaming. Family troubles are also supposed to have been instrumental in causing his mental breakdown.
Recently Cole's wife commenced an action for divorce, and he was awarded a decree on a cross-complaint. The two are now in the courts in a fight over property.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Fri., May 4, 1906
CHARLES COLE, PIONEER, IS DEAD
END COMES AT EARLY HOUR THIS MORNING
Charles I. Cole, one of the pioneers of the town and valley, died at the County Hospital at 1:30 this morning, after a prolonged illness. Some days ago he gave evidence of an attack, which soon affected his brain, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. But instead of yielding, his condition rapidly grew worse, and the end came early this morning.
The deceased had been in San Bernardino since the early days, and was at one time a man of large property interests, but was less fortunate in his later years, and what he had retained was largely involved in litigation. He was 63 years of age.
He is survived by Mrs. Cole, and by four children, Nolan Cole, Mrs. E. F. Beckley, Miss Dottie Cole and Charles Cole Jr.
No arrangements for the funeral had been made this morning, but announcement will be made in tomorrow's issue of THE SUN.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Col. 4
Wed., May 16, 1906
CHARLES COLE'S RING WAS TAKEN AND F. W. ROBINSON IS CHARGED WITH THEFT
F. W. Robinson was yesterday afternoon arrested by Chief of Police Shay on a charge of stealing a valuable ring from the finger of Charles I. Cole about two weeks ago, at the county hospital. Cole has since died.
Robinson had been employed by Cole's family to assist in caring for Cole at the hospital, as he required constant care in his serious condition. Robinson helped in the care of the aged man for a couple of days, then went to Colton, where he was employed by Dan Williams for several days.
Yesterday Robinson came to town and was promptly nabbed by Chief Shay and locked up. It is charged that while he was caring for Cole at the hospital, Robinson took this ring from Cole's finger. It is said that members of the family and the officers are in possession of strong evidence against Robinson.
Cole while at the hospital was in an irresponsible mental condition, and a theft of that kind could easily have been committed without knowledge of the sick man.
Charles' parents were:
Hugh Haggerty Cole, b. Sep. 17, 1808 in Essex County, NJ. and d. Jul. 11, 1896 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. &
Susannah Winans, b. Feb. 11, 1808 in Milton, Trumbull, OH. and d. Dec. 9, 1859 in Springville, Utah, UT.
On Sep. 5, 1824, Hugh Haggarty Cole and Susanna Winans were married in NJ.
Hugh & Susanna Cole's children were:
1. Belinda Jane Cole, 1830–1848
2. James Alfred Cole, b. Mar. 8, 1831 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH. and d. Jul. 27, 1888 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
3. Hannah Orilla Cole, b. Oct. 22, 1832 in OH. and d. Jun. 15, 1911 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. Hannah marr. Hamilton Henry Kearnes.
4. Albert John Cole, 1834–
5. Alvina Ann Cole, b. Mar. 15, 1836 in Trumbull County, OH. and d. Jan. 3, 1906 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Alvina marr. James Degroot Oakley.
6. Susan Cole, May 5, 1838 in OH. and d. Jun. 26, 1896 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Susan marr. Horace Heber Clark.
7. Mary Lucinda Cole, b. Feb. 26, 1840 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Feb. 16, 1882 in Heber City, Wasatch County, UT. Mary marr. John McDonald.
8. Henry Almon Cole, b. May 5, 1841 in Trumbull County, OH. and d. Jan. 27, 1861 at age 19 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
9. Charles Ira Cole, b. Feb. 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. and d. May 4, 1906 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Charles was the 2nd husband of Nora Case. This marriage ended in divorce.
10. Clarinda Cole, 1846–1850
11. Joseph Hyrum Cole, 1848–1848
In the 1850 U. S. census, 7 yr. old Charles Cole, attending school, b. in OH., was living in Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory with his
40 yr. old (inferred) father, Hugh Cole, a blacksmith, b. in NJ.
40 yr. old (inferred) mother, Susanna Cole, b. in OH.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, James Cole, a laborer, b. in OH.
18 yr. old (inferred) sister, Amelia Cole, b. in OH.
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, Albert Cole, a laborer, b. in OH.
15 yr. old (inferred) sister, Ann Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Susanna Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
10 yr. old (inferred) sister, Lucinda Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
9 yr. old (inferred) brother, Henry Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
In abt. 1868, Charles Cole and Elizabeth M. _ were married in NJ.
On Sep. 25, 1879, Charles Ira Cole marr. second, Lenora 'Nora' Case, in San Bernardino County, CA., according to CA. County Marriage records.
Charles & Nora Cole's children were:
*Nolen Tracy Cole (1878-1949) - adopted by Charles Ira Cole.
1. Lena Cole, b. Jul. 10, 1880 in CA. and d. Oct. 30, 1978 in Buena Park, Orange county, CA. Lena marr. Elsworth S. Beckley.
2. Hazel S. "Dolly/Dot" Cole, b. Jul. 16, 1884 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Nov. 27, 1968 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Hazel marr. Samuel Wylie Kaake.
3. Ira D. "Boots" Cole, b. Sep. 9, 1888 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Nov. 29, 1954 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
4. Charles Henry Cole, b. Sep. 12, 1898 (or 1887?) in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 26, 1972 in Alameda County, CA. Charles marr. Minnie B. _.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Charles Cole, a Gambler, b. in the U. S., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
22 yr. old wife, Lenora Cole, keeping house, b. in UT. Terr.
3 yr. old son from her previous marriage, Noland Cox, b. in CA.
Lenora's father was b. in the U.S. and her mother in NV.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 5
Fri., Jun. 13, 1890
(3 items)
Advertisement:
C. I. COLE,
SAZARAC SALOON.
No. 357 THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO,
Sole Agent for the Celebrated
J. F. CUTTER WHISKY,
Which has been carefully distilled from selected grain expressly
MEDICINAL AND FAMILY USE.
357 Third St.
FOR RENT - House of five rooms, and one acre ground, corner of H and Ninth streets. Only $8 per month. Inquire of Charles I. Cole, 357 Third street.
FOR SALE - Fine, dry wood, at lowest prices, delivered free to any part of the city. Parties wanting good wood will apply to C. I. Cole, at 357 Third street.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Sat., Nov. 27, 1897
Item from: PROBATE
7133 - Insolvency (inability to pay one's debts) of Charles I. Cole. Meeting of creditors for selection of an assignee. T. W. Duckworth, attorney for petitioner.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 57 yr. old Charles Cole, a farmer, b. Feb. 1843 in IL., was living in a home he owned free and clear at 210 Fir St. in San Bernardino with his
39 yr. old wife, Lenora Cole, b. May 1861 in UT.
21 yr. old (step)son, Noland Cole, b. May 1879 in CA.
19 yr. old daughter, Lena Cole, b. Jul. 1880 in CA.
15 yr. old daughter, Dolly Cole, attending school, b. Jul. 1884 in CA.
12 yr. old son, Charles Cole, attending school, b. Sep. 1887 in CA.
Charles and Lenora had been marr. for 14 yrs.
Lenora was the mother of 1 child, still alive by this census. (Are the other children adopted then?)
Charles' parents were both b. in NH.
Lenora's parents were both b. in UT.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 5
Fri., Jul. 24, 1903
MAY NOT CONTEST
An Expected Clash Over the Estate of H. H. Cole Does Not Materialize - Will Gives All to Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole.
The threatened contest over the estate of the late H. H. Cole did not materialize yesterday and everything passed off with perfect smoothness. The contest was supposed to be between Charles I. Cole, who was some time ago appointed administrator of the estate, and Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole, who discovered a will left by the deceased in which she was named as the executrix and the sole legatee.
When the matter was called before Judge poster, the first subject to receive consideration was the petition on the part of Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole to have the letters of administration heretofore granted to Charles I. Cole, revoked. No objection was made to this action being taken and Cole was deprived of his office of administrator. Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole was then appointed executrix of the estate and the will left by the deceased was admitted to probate. The estate left by the deceased is valued at $2,000.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 5
Fri., Jul. 31, 1903
The contest that was threatened over the admission to probate of the will of the late H. H. Cole, who died July 11, 1896, cropped out in a new quarter yesterday, when Alvina Ann Cole, executrix of the last will and testament left by the deceased, brought suit against her brother, Charles I. Cole and Lenora Cole, his wife, and the San Bernardino Theatre company to secure title to 16 1/2 feet frontage of Third street between C and D streets. The property was sold to the theatre company by Charles I Cole, the consideration being $1500, and the property forms a portion of the site for the proposed new theatre. Henry W. Nisbet appears as attorney for the plaintiff.
In the implant the plaintiff recites the fact that on December 15, 1882, the late H. H. Cole granted to Charles I. Cole the property in question, the consideration named in the deed being the agreement of grantee to give H. H. Cole $10 a month during the rest of his life, and it was stipulated in the agreement that if the grantee defaulted in any month's payment the title to the property should revert to the grantor.
The plaintiff alleges that for 18 months prior to the death of H. H. Cole, Charles I. Cole contributed nothing to his support and because of this it is alleged that he forfeited his title to the land and that the title reverted to the original owner. Plaintiff asks that the court declare that the property belongs to the deceased's estate. Under the will left by H. H. Cole, the entire estate goes to Alvina Ann Cole, and should she win the suit instituted yesterday she will have the title to the property in question.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, last two columns
Fri., Jan. 29, 1904
CHARGE BROTHER WITH FRAUD
ALVINA ANN COLE'S SUIT
Alleged That She Deeded Property to Her Brother to Be Held in Trust and That He "Sold" It.
In a complaint in which she charges her brother, and others with conspiracy to defraud her, Alvina Ann Cole yesterday commenced suit to regain possession of two houses and lots on the southeast corner of Fifth and H streets, valued at $5,000. The defendants in the suit are Charles I. Cole and his wife, Lenore Cole, her sister Eliza A. Jenks, formerly Eliza A. Wixom, Hester V. Shankland and Helen M. Shankland. Henry M. Willis is the plaintiff's attorney.
The allegations in the complaint date back to 1887. On April 2 of that year, Alvina Ann Cole says she deeded the two houses and lots to her brother, Charles I. Cole, the understanding being that he should hold the property in trust for her, dispose of it advantageously and give the money thus received to her.
On January 17, 1891, the plaintiff alleges Charles I. Cole deeded the property to Eliza A. Wixom, now Eliza A. Jenks, his wife's sister, and Alvina Ann Cole charges that the deed was executed without consideration and with "fraudulent intent to deprive plaintiff of her right and title to said premises."
On December 3, 1892, it is alleged in the complaint, Eliza A. Wixom transferred the property to Lenore Cole, and this transfer the plaintiff alleges was made without consideration and for the purpose of defrauding her of the property.
It is alleged that the various parties to the transactions were fully aware at the time they made the deals, that Charles I. Cole had been given the title to the property to hold in trust for the plaintiff. As an excuse for the apparent delay in instituting the suit, the plaintiff explains that until two years ago she was not a resident of this State and that until she came here she had no idea her brother had conspired to defraud her of the property.
She asks that the various deeds by which the property has been transferred from one person to another be declared invalid and annulled and that the title of the property be restored to her.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 6
Thu., Aug. 3, 1905
DOMESTIC TROUBLES CAUSE COMPLICATIONS
More legal complications have been added to the domestic troubles between Charles and Lenora cole.
This morning a suit was filed by Attorney H. W. Nesbit on behalf of Charles I. Cole and against lenora Cole to declare a certain piece of land community property. This is added to a suit for a divorce and a suit for the possession of a horse, which are now pending.
In today's complaint the plaintiff asserts that in December of 1892 Eliza A. Wixom deeded to Lenora Cole a lot on H street for a consideration of $400. The money for this purchase, the plaintiff asserts, was provided jointly by himself and wife and was always regarded as community property. Now it is alleged that Mrs. Cole is asserting sole ownership to the land. Cole wants the court to establish his rights in the matter.
On Feb. 8, 1906, Nora was granted a divorce from Charles Cole on the grounds of extreme cruelty. Charles filed a cross-complaint, charging Nora with adultery, naming a Los Angeles man with whom Nora had carried on relations extending over an 18-month period.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Fri., Feb. 9, 1906
CHARLES COLE IS GRANTED DIVORCE
Wife Initiates the Suit, but Husband Files Cross-Complaint, Making Serious Charges Against His Wife, and After Failure of Efforts of Attorneys to Save Her Mortification, the Case Goes to Trial and the Woman Loses.
The divorce suit instituted by Lenora Cole against Charles Cole, well-known residents of this city, was tried yesterday in Department One behind closed doors, being ended last evening when the court handed down a decree in favor of Charles Cole on a cross-complaint.
Mrs. Cole based her action on the grounds of extreme cruelty, and after Attorney H. W. Nisbet had filed a cross-complaint, charging adultery, an effort was made by Attorney Nisbet and cole to reach a settlement without forcing the cross-complaint to a hearing, the desire being to protect the woman for the sake of her children.
Several conferences were held, which came to naught, and yesterday afternoon the two actions were fought out. Cole's cross-complaint, on which the decree was granted, named a Los Angeles man, and referred to relations alleged to have extended over a period of 18 months.
The settlement of the property interests of the couple will be next undertaken. Cole is a brother of the late Mrs. Alvina Cole, who died here recently under pathetic circumstances.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 20, Col. 5
Mon., Apr. 30, 1906
PIONEER IS AFFLICTED
San Bernardino Man Is Stricken with Insanity
SAN BERNARDINO, April 29 - Charles I. Cole, a local pioneer, was taken to the County Hospital by the police yesterday, a mental wreck. Ever since the earthquake which destroyed San Francisco, Cole has been acting strangely. For several days he has been violent, and at last he became unmanageable, and would lie for hours screaming. Family troubles are also supposed to have been instrumental in causing his mental breakdown.
Recently Cole's wife commenced an action for divorce, and he was awarded a decree on a cross-complaint. The two are now in the courts in a fight over property.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Fri., May 4, 1906
CHARLES COLE, PIONEER, IS DEAD
END COMES AT EARLY HOUR THIS MORNING
Charles I. Cole, one of the pioneers of the town and valley, died at the County Hospital at 1:30 this morning, after a prolonged illness. Some days ago he gave evidence of an attack, which soon affected his brain, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. But instead of yielding, his condition rapidly grew worse, and the end came early this morning.
The deceased had been in San Bernardino since the early days, and was at one time a man of large property interests, but was less fortunate in his later years, and what he had retained was largely involved in litigation. He was 63 years of age.
He is survived by Mrs. Cole, and by four children, Nolan Cole, Mrs. E. F. Beckley, Miss Dottie Cole and Charles Cole Jr.
No arrangements for the funeral had been made this morning, but announcement will be made in tomorrow's issue of THE SUN.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Col. 4
Wed., May 16, 1906
CHARLES COLE'S RING WAS TAKEN AND F. W. ROBINSON IS CHARGED WITH THEFT
F. W. Robinson was yesterday afternoon arrested by Chief of Police Shay on a charge of stealing a valuable ring from the finger of Charles I. Cole about two weeks ago, at the county hospital. Cole has since died.
Robinson had been employed by Cole's family to assist in caring for Cole at the hospital, as he required constant care in his serious condition. Robinson helped in the care of the aged man for a couple of days, then went to Colton, where he was employed by Dan Williams for several days.
Yesterday Robinson came to town and was promptly nabbed by Chief Shay and locked up. It is charged that while he was caring for Cole at the hospital, Robinson took this ring from Cole's finger. It is said that members of the family and the officers are in possession of strong evidence against Robinson.
Cole while at the hospital was in an irresponsible mental condition, and a theft of that kind could easily have been committed without knowledge of the sick man.
*Note: There appears to be a mistake on Charles' grave marker. According to his obituary, he died on May 4, 1906.
Charles' parents were:
Hugh Haggerty Cole, b. Sep. 17, 1808 in Essex County, NJ. and d. Jul. 11, 1896 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. &
Susannah Winans, b. Feb. 11, 1808 in Milton, Trumbull, OH. and d. Dec. 9, 1859 in Springville, Utah, UT.
On Sep. 5, 1824, Hugh Haggarty Cole and Susanna Winans were married in NJ.
Hugh & Susanna Cole's children were:
1. Belinda Jane Cole, 1830–1848
2. James Alfred Cole, b. Mar. 8, 1831 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH. and d. Jul. 27, 1888 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
3. Hannah Orilla Cole, b. Oct. 22, 1832 in OH. and d. Jun. 15, 1911 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. Hannah marr. Hamilton Henry Kearnes.
4. Albert John Cole, 1834–
5. Alvina Ann Cole, b. Mar. 15, 1836 in Trumbull County, OH. and d. Jan. 3, 1906 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Alvina marr. James Degroot Oakley.
6. Susan Cole, May 5, 1838 in OH. and d. Jun. 26, 1896 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Susan marr. Horace Heber Clark.
7. Mary Lucinda Cole, b. Feb. 26, 1840 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Feb. 16, 1882 in Heber City, Wasatch County, UT. Mary marr. John McDonald.
8. Henry Almon Cole, b. May 5, 1841 in Trumbull County, OH. and d. Jan. 27, 1861 at age 19 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
9. Charles Ira Cole, b. Feb. 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. and d. May 4, 1906 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Charles was the 2nd husband of Nora Case. This marriage ended in divorce.
10. Clarinda Cole, 1846–1850
11. Joseph Hyrum Cole, 1848–1848
In the 1850 U. S. census, 7 yr. old Charles Cole, attending school, b. in OH., was living in Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory with his
40 yr. old (inferred) father, Hugh Cole, a blacksmith, b. in NJ.
40 yr. old (inferred) mother, Susanna Cole, b. in OH.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, James Cole, a laborer, b. in OH.
18 yr. old (inferred) sister, Amelia Cole, b. in OH.
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, Albert Cole, a laborer, b. in OH.
15 yr. old (inferred) sister, Ann Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Susanna Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
10 yr. old (inferred) sister, Lucinda Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
9 yr. old (inferred) brother, Henry Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
In abt. 1868, Charles Cole and Elizabeth M. _ were married in NJ.
On Sep. 25, 1879, Charles Ira Cole marr. second, Lenora 'Nora' Case, in San Bernardino County, CA., according to CA. County Marriage records.
Charles & Nora Cole's children were:
*Nolen Tracy Cole (1878-1949) - adopted by Charles Ira Cole.
1. Lena Cole, b. Jul. 10, 1880 in CA. and d. Oct. 30, 1978 in Buena Park, Orange county, CA. Lena marr. Elsworth S. Beckley.
2. Hazel S. "Dolly/Dot" Cole, b. Jul. 16, 1884 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Nov. 27, 1968 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Hazel marr. Samuel Wylie Kaake.
3. Ira D. "Boots" Cole, b. Sep. 9, 1888 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Nov. 29, 1954 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
4. Charles Henry Cole, b. Sep. 12, 1898 (or 1887?) in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 26, 1972 in Alameda County, CA. Charles marr. Minnie B. _.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Charles Cole, a Gambler, b. in the U. S., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
22 yr. old wife, Lenora Cole, keeping house, b. in UT. Terr.
3 yr. old son from her previous marriage, Noland Cox, b. in CA.
Lenora's father was b. in the U.S. and her mother in NV.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 5
Fri., Jun. 13, 1890
(3 items)
Advertisement:
C. I. COLE,
SAZARAC SALOON.
No. 357 THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO,
Sole Agent for the Celebrated
J. F. CUTTER WHISKY,
Which has been carefully distilled from selected grain expressly
MEDICINAL AND FAMILY USE.
357 Third St.
FOR RENT - House of five rooms, and one acre ground, corner of H and Ninth streets. Only $8 per month. Inquire of Charles I. Cole, 357 Third street.
FOR SALE - Fine, dry wood, at lowest prices, delivered free to any part of the city. Parties wanting good wood will apply to C. I. Cole, at 357 Third street.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Sat., Nov. 27, 1897
Item from: PROBATE
7133 - Insolvency (inability to pay one's debts) of Charles I. Cole. Meeting of creditors for selection of an assignee. T. W. Duckworth, attorney for petitioner.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 57 yr. old Charles Cole, a farmer, b. Feb. 1843 in IL., was living in a home he owned free and clear at 210 Fir St. in San Bernardino with his
39 yr. old wife, Lenora Cole, b. May 1861 in UT.
21 yr. old (step)son, Noland Cole, b. May 1879 in CA.
19 yr. old daughter, Lena Cole, b. Jul. 1880 in CA.
15 yr. old daughter, Dolly Cole, attending school, b. Jul. 1884 in CA.
12 yr. old son, Charles Cole, attending school, b. Sep. 1887 in CA.
Charles and Lenora had been marr. for 14 yrs.
Lenora was the mother of 1 child, still alive by this census. (Are the other children adopted then?)
Charles' parents were both b. in NH.
Lenora's parents were both b. in UT.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 5
Fri., Jul. 24, 1903
MAY NOT CONTEST
An Expected Clash Over the Estate of H. H. Cole Does Not Materialize - Will Gives All to Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole.
The threatened contest over the estate of the late H. H. Cole did not materialize yesterday and everything passed off with perfect smoothness. The contest was supposed to be between Charles I. Cole, who was some time ago appointed administrator of the estate, and Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole, who discovered a will left by the deceased in which she was named as the executrix and the sole legatee.
When the matter was called before Judge poster, the first subject to receive consideration was the petition on the part of Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole to have the letters of administration heretofore granted to Charles I. Cole, revoked. No objection was made to this action being taken and Cole was deprived of his office of administrator. Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole was then appointed executrix of the estate and the will left by the deceased was admitted to probate. The estate left by the deceased is valued at $2,000.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 5
Fri., Jul. 31, 1903
The contest that was threatened over the admission to probate of the will of the late H. H. Cole, who died July 11, 1896, cropped out in a new quarter yesterday, when Alvina Ann Cole, executrix of the last will and testament left by the deceased, brought suit against her brother, Charles I. Cole and Lenora Cole, his wife, and the San Bernardino Theatre company to secure title to 16 1/2 feet frontage of Third street between C and D streets. The property was sold to the theatre company by Charles I Cole, the consideration being $1500, and the property forms a portion of the site for the proposed new theatre. Henry W. Nisbet appears as attorney for the plaintiff.
In the implant the plaintiff recites the fact that on December 15, 1882, the late H. H. Cole granted to Charles I. Cole the property in question, the consideration named in the deed being the agreement of grantee to give H. H. Cole $10 a month during the rest of his life, and it was stipulated in the agreement that if the grantee defaulted in any month's payment the title to the property should revert to the grantor.
The plaintiff alleges that for 18 months prior to the death of H. H. Cole, Charles I. Cole contributed nothing to his support and because of this it is alleged that he forfeited his title to the land and that the title reverted to the original owner. Plaintiff asks that the court declare that the property belongs to the deceased's estate. Under the will left by H. H. Cole, the entire estate goes to Alvina Ann Cole, and should she win the suit instituted yesterday she will have the title to the property in question.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, last two columns
Fri., Jan. 29, 1904
CHARGE BROTHER WITH FRAUD
ALVINA ANN COLE'S SUIT
Alleged That She Deeded Property to Her Brother to Be Held in Trust and That He "Sold" It.
In a complaint in which she charges her brother, and others with conspiracy to defraud her, Alvina Ann Cole yesterday commenced suit to regain possession of two houses and lots on the southeast corner of Fifth and H streets, valued at $5,000. The defendants in the suit are Charles I. Cole and his wife, Lenore Cole, her sister Eliza A. Jenks, formerly Eliza A. Wixom, Hester V. Shankland and Helen M. Shankland. Henry M. Willis is the plaintiff's attorney.
The allegations in the complaint date back to 1887. On April 2 of that year, Alvina Ann Cole says she deeded the two houses and lots to her brother, Charles I. Cole, the understanding being that he should hold the property in trust for her, dispose of it advantageously and give the money thus received to her.
On January 17, 1891, the plaintiff alleges Charles I. Cole deeded the property to Eliza A. Wixom, now Eliza A. Jenks, his wife's sister, and Alvina Ann Cole charges that the deed was executed without consideration and with "fraudulent intent to deprive plaintiff of her right and title to said premises."
On December 3, 1892, it is alleged in the complaint, Eliza A. Wixom transferred the property to Lenore Cole, and this transfer the plaintiff alleges was made without consideration and for the purpose of defrauding her of the property.
It is alleged that the various parties to the transactions were fully aware at the time they made the deals, that Charles I. Cole had been given the title to the property to hold in trust for the plaintiff. As an excuse for the apparent delay in instituting the suit, the plaintiff explains that until two years ago she was not a resident of this State and that until she came here she had no idea her brother had conspired to defraud her of the property.
She asks that the various deeds by which the property has been transferred from one person to another be declared invalid and annulled and that the title of the property be restored to her.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 6
Thu., Aug. 3, 1905
DOMESTIC TROUBLES CAUSE COMPLICATIONS
More legal complications have been added to the domestic troubles between Charles and Lenora cole.
This morning a suit was filed by Attorney H. W. Nesbit on behalf of Charles I. Cole and against lenora Cole to declare a certain piece of land community property. This is added to a suit for a divorce and a suit for the possession of a horse, which are now pending.
In today's complaint the plaintiff asserts that in December of 1892 Eliza A. Wixom deeded to Lenora Cole a lot on H street for a consideration of $400. The money for this purchase, the plaintiff asserts, was provided jointly by himself and wife and was always regarded as community property. Now it is alleged that Mrs. Cole is asserting sole ownership to the land. Cole wants the court to establish his rights in the matter.
On Feb. 8, 1906, Nora was granted a divorce from Charles Cole on the grounds of extreme cruelty. Charles filed a cross-complaint, charging Nora with adultery, naming a Los Angeles man with whom Nora had carried on relations extending over an 18-month period.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Fri., Feb. 9, 1906
CHARLES COLE IS GRANTED DIVORCE
Wife Initiates the Suit, but Husband Files Cross-Complaint, Making Serious Charges Against His Wife, and After Failure of Efforts of Attorneys to Save Her Mortification, the Case Goes to Trial and the Woman Loses.
The divorce suit instituted by Lenora Cole against Charles Cole, well-known residents of this city, was tried yesterday in Department One behind closed doors, being ended last evening when the court handed down a decree in favor of Charles Cole on a cross-complaint.
Mrs. Cole based her action on the grounds of extreme cruelty, and after Attorney H. W. Nisbet had filed a cross-complaint, charging adultery, an effort was made by Attorney Nisbet and cole to reach a settlement without forcing the cross-complaint to a hearing, the desire being to protect the woman for the sake of her children.
Several conferences were held, which came to naught, and yesterday afternoon the two actions were fought out. Cole's cross-complaint, on which the decree was granted, named a Los Angeles man, and referred to relations alleged to have extended over a period of 18 months.
The settlement of the property interests of the couple will be next undertaken. Cole is a brother of the late Mrs. Alvina Cole, who died here recently under pathetic circumstances.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 20, Col. 5
Mon., Apr. 30, 1906
PIONEER IS AFFLICTED
San Bernardino Man Is Stricken with Insanity
SAN BERNARDINO, April 29 - Charles I. Cole, a local pioneer, was taken to the County Hospital by the police yesterday, a mental wreck. Ever since the earthquake which destroyed San Francisco, Cole has been acting strangely. For several days he has been violent, and at last he became unmanageable, and would lie for hours screaming. Family troubles are also supposed to have been instrumental in causing his mental breakdown.
Recently Cole's wife commenced an action for divorce, and he was awarded a decree on a cross-complaint. The two are now in the courts in a fight over property.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Fri., May 4, 1906
CHARLES COLE, PIONEER, IS DEAD
END COMES AT EARLY HOUR THIS MORNING
Charles I. Cole, one of the pioneers of the town and valley, died at the County Hospital at 1:30 this morning, after a prolonged illness. Some days ago he gave evidence of an attack, which soon affected his brain, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. But instead of yielding, his condition rapidly grew worse, and the end came early this morning.
The deceased had been in San Bernardino since the early days, and was at one time a man of large property interests, but was less fortunate in his later years, and what he had retained was largely involved in litigation. He was 63 years of age.
He is survived by Mrs. Cole, and by four children, Nolan Cole, Mrs. E. F. Beckley, Miss Dottie Cole and Charles Cole Jr.
No arrangements for the funeral had been made this morning, but announcement will be made in tomorrow's issue of THE SUN.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Col. 4
Wed., May 16, 1906
CHARLES COLE'S RING WAS TAKEN AND F. W. ROBINSON IS CHARGED WITH THEFT
F. W. Robinson was yesterday afternoon arrested by Chief of Police Shay on a charge of stealing a valuable ring from the finger of Charles I. Cole about two weeks ago, at the county hospital. Cole has since died.
Robinson had been employed by Cole's family to assist in caring for Cole at the hospital, as he required constant care in his serious condition. Robinson helped in the care of the aged man for a couple of days, then went to Colton, where he was employed by Dan Williams for several days.
Yesterday Robinson came to town and was promptly nabbed by Chief Shay and locked up. It is charged that while he was caring for Cole at the hospital, Robinson took this ring from Cole's finger. It is said that members of the family and the officers are in possession of strong evidence against Robinson.
Cole while at the hospital was in an irresponsible mental condition, and a theft of that kind could easily have been committed without knowledge of the sick man.
Charles' parents were:
Hugh Haggerty Cole, b. Sep. 17, 1808 in Essex County, NJ. and d. Jul. 11, 1896 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. &
Susannah Winans, b. Feb. 11, 1808 in Milton, Trumbull, OH. and d. Dec. 9, 1859 in Springville, Utah, UT.
On Sep. 5, 1824, Hugh Haggarty Cole and Susanna Winans were married in NJ.
Hugh & Susanna Cole's children were:
1. Belinda Jane Cole, 1830–1848
2. James Alfred Cole, b. Mar. 8, 1831 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, OH. and d. Jul. 27, 1888 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
3. Hannah Orilla Cole, b. Oct. 22, 1832 in OH. and d. Jun. 15, 1911 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, UT. Hannah marr. Hamilton Henry Kearnes.
4. Albert John Cole, 1834–
5. Alvina Ann Cole, b. Mar. 15, 1836 in Trumbull County, OH. and d. Jan. 3, 1906 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Alvina marr. James Degroot Oakley.
6. Susan Cole, May 5, 1838 in OH. and d. Jun. 26, 1896 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. Susan marr. Horace Heber Clark.
7. Mary Lucinda Cole, b. Feb. 26, 1840 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. and d. Feb. 16, 1882 in Heber City, Wasatch County, UT. Mary marr. John McDonald.
8. Henry Almon Cole, b. May 5, 1841 in Trumbull County, OH. and d. Jan. 27, 1861 at age 19 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
9. Charles Ira Cole, b. Feb. 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. and d. May 4, 1906 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Charles was the 2nd husband of Nora Case. This marriage ended in divorce.
10. Clarinda Cole, 1846–1850
11. Joseph Hyrum Cole, 1848–1848
In the 1850 U. S. census, 7 yr. old Charles Cole, attending school, b. in OH., was living in Great Salt Lake, Utah Territory with his
40 yr. old (inferred) father, Hugh Cole, a blacksmith, b. in NJ.
40 yr. old (inferred) mother, Susanna Cole, b. in OH.
20 yr. old (inferred) brother, James Cole, a laborer, b. in OH.
18 yr. old (inferred) sister, Amelia Cole, b. in OH.
17 yr. old (inferred) brother, Albert Cole, a laborer, b. in OH.
15 yr. old (inferred) sister, Ann Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Susanna Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
10 yr. old (inferred) sister, Lucinda Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
9 yr. old (inferred) brother, Henry Cole, attending school, b. in OH.
In abt. 1868, Charles Cole and Elizabeth M. _ were married in NJ.
On Sep. 25, 1879, Charles Ira Cole marr. second, Lenora 'Nora' Case, in San Bernardino County, CA., according to CA. County Marriage records.
Charles & Nora Cole's children were:
*Nolen Tracy Cole (1878-1949) - adopted by Charles Ira Cole.
1. Lena Cole, b. Jul. 10, 1880 in CA. and d. Oct. 30, 1978 in Buena Park, Orange county, CA. Lena marr. Elsworth S. Beckley.
2. Hazel S. "Dolly/Dot" Cole, b. Jul. 16, 1884 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Nov. 27, 1968 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Hazel marr. Samuel Wylie Kaake.
3. Ira D. "Boots" Cole, b. Sep. 9, 1888 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Nov. 29, 1954 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.
4. Charles Henry Cole, b. Sep. 12, 1898 (or 1887?) in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 26, 1972 in Alameda County, CA. Charles marr. Minnie B. _.
In the 1880 U. S. census, 35 yr. old Charles Cole, a Gambler, b. in the U. S., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
22 yr. old wife, Lenora Cole, keeping house, b. in UT. Terr.
3 yr. old son from her previous marriage, Noland Cox, b. in CA.
Lenora's father was b. in the U.S. and her mother in NV.
The Daily Courier (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 5
Fri., Jun. 13, 1890
(3 items)
Advertisement:
C. I. COLE,
SAZARAC SALOON.
No. 357 THIRD ST., SAN BERNARDINO,
Sole Agent for the Celebrated
J. F. CUTTER WHISKY,
Which has been carefully distilled from selected grain expressly
MEDICINAL AND FAMILY USE.
357 Third St.
FOR RENT - House of five rooms, and one acre ground, corner of H and Ninth streets. Only $8 per month. Inquire of Charles I. Cole, 357 Third street.
FOR SALE - Fine, dry wood, at lowest prices, delivered free to any part of the city. Parties wanting good wood will apply to C. I. Cole, at 357 Third street.
The Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Sat., Nov. 27, 1897
Item from: PROBATE
7133 - Insolvency (inability to pay one's debts) of Charles I. Cole. Meeting of creditors for selection of an assignee. T. W. Duckworth, attorney for petitioner.
In the 1900 U. S. census, 57 yr. old Charles Cole, a farmer, b. Feb. 1843 in IL., was living in a home he owned free and clear at 210 Fir St. in San Bernardino with his
39 yr. old wife, Lenora Cole, b. May 1861 in UT.
21 yr. old (step)son, Noland Cole, b. May 1879 in CA.
19 yr. old daughter, Lena Cole, b. Jul. 1880 in CA.
15 yr. old daughter, Dolly Cole, attending school, b. Jul. 1884 in CA.
12 yr. old son, Charles Cole, attending school, b. Sep. 1887 in CA.
Charles and Lenora had been marr. for 14 yrs.
Lenora was the mother of 1 child, still alive by this census. (Are the other children adopted then?)
Charles' parents were both b. in NH.
Lenora's parents were both b. in UT.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 5
Fri., Jul. 24, 1903
MAY NOT CONTEST
An Expected Clash Over the Estate of H. H. Cole Does Not Materialize - Will Gives All to Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole.
The threatened contest over the estate of the late H. H. Cole did not materialize yesterday and everything passed off with perfect smoothness. The contest was supposed to be between Charles I. Cole, who was some time ago appointed administrator of the estate, and Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole, who discovered a will left by the deceased in which she was named as the executrix and the sole legatee.
When the matter was called before Judge poster, the first subject to receive consideration was the petition on the part of Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole to have the letters of administration heretofore granted to Charles I. Cole, revoked. No objection was made to this action being taken and Cole was deprived of his office of administrator. Alice (Alvina) Ann Cole was then appointed executrix of the estate and the will left by the deceased was admitted to probate. The estate left by the deceased is valued at $2,000.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 5, Col. 5
Fri., Jul. 31, 1903
The contest that was threatened over the admission to probate of the will of the late H. H. Cole, who died July 11, 1896, cropped out in a new quarter yesterday, when Alvina Ann Cole, executrix of the last will and testament left by the deceased, brought suit against her brother, Charles I. Cole and Lenora Cole, his wife, and the San Bernardino Theatre company to secure title to 16 1/2 feet frontage of Third street between C and D streets. The property was sold to the theatre company by Charles I Cole, the consideration being $1500, and the property forms a portion of the site for the proposed new theatre. Henry W. Nisbet appears as attorney for the plaintiff.
In the implant the plaintiff recites the fact that on December 15, 1882, the late H. H. Cole granted to Charles I. Cole the property in question, the consideration named in the deed being the agreement of grantee to give H. H. Cole $10 a month during the rest of his life, and it was stipulated in the agreement that if the grantee defaulted in any month's payment the title to the property should revert to the grantor.
The plaintiff alleges that for 18 months prior to the death of H. H. Cole, Charles I. Cole contributed nothing to his support and because of this it is alleged that he forfeited his title to the land and that the title reverted to the original owner. Plaintiff asks that the court declare that the property belongs to the deceased's estate. Under the will left by H. H. Cole, the entire estate goes to Alvina Ann Cole, and should she win the suit instituted yesterday she will have the title to the property in question.
The Weekly Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 2, last two columns
Fri., Jan. 29, 1904
CHARGE BROTHER WITH FRAUD
ALVINA ANN COLE'S SUIT
Alleged That She Deeded Property to Her Brother to Be Held in Trust and That He "Sold" It.
In a complaint in which she charges her brother, and others with conspiracy to defraud her, Alvina Ann Cole yesterday commenced suit to regain possession of two houses and lots on the southeast corner of Fifth and H streets, valued at $5,000. The defendants in the suit are Charles I. Cole and his wife, Lenore Cole, her sister Eliza A. Jenks, formerly Eliza A. Wixom, Hester V. Shankland and Helen M. Shankland. Henry M. Willis is the plaintiff's attorney.
The allegations in the complaint date back to 1887. On April 2 of that year, Alvina Ann Cole says she deeded the two houses and lots to her brother, Charles I. Cole, the understanding being that he should hold the property in trust for her, dispose of it advantageously and give the money thus received to her.
On January 17, 1891, the plaintiff alleges Charles I. Cole deeded the property to Eliza A. Wixom, now Eliza A. Jenks, his wife's sister, and Alvina Ann Cole charges that the deed was executed without consideration and with "fraudulent intent to deprive plaintiff of her right and title to said premises."
On December 3, 1892, it is alleged in the complaint, Eliza A. Wixom transferred the property to Lenore Cole, and this transfer the plaintiff alleges was made without consideration and for the purpose of defrauding her of the property.
It is alleged that the various parties to the transactions were fully aware at the time they made the deals, that Charles I. Cole had been given the title to the property to hold in trust for the plaintiff. As an excuse for the apparent delay in instituting the suit, the plaintiff explains that until two years ago she was not a resident of this State and that until she came here she had no idea her brother had conspired to defraud her of the property.
She asks that the various deeds by which the property has been transferred from one person to another be declared invalid and annulled and that the title of the property be restored to her.
Daily Times-Index (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 6
Thu., Aug. 3, 1905
DOMESTIC TROUBLES CAUSE COMPLICATIONS
More legal complications have been added to the domestic troubles between Charles and Lenora cole.
This morning a suit was filed by Attorney H. W. Nesbit on behalf of Charles I. Cole and against lenora Cole to declare a certain piece of land community property. This is added to a suit for a divorce and a suit for the possession of a horse, which are now pending.
In today's complaint the plaintiff asserts that in December of 1892 Eliza A. Wixom deeded to Lenora Cole a lot on H street for a consideration of $400. The money for this purchase, the plaintiff asserts, was provided jointly by himself and wife and was always regarded as community property. Now it is alleged that Mrs. Cole is asserting sole ownership to the land. Cole wants the court to establish his rights in the matter.
On Feb. 8, 1906, Nora was granted a divorce from Charles Cole on the grounds of extreme cruelty. Charles filed a cross-complaint, charging Nora with adultery, naming a Los Angeles man with whom Nora had carried on relations extending over an 18-month period.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 8, Col. 2
Fri., Feb. 9, 1906
CHARLES COLE IS GRANTED DIVORCE
Wife Initiates the Suit, but Husband Files Cross-Complaint, Making Serious Charges Against His Wife, and After Failure of Efforts of Attorneys to Save Her Mortification, the Case Goes to Trial and the Woman Loses.
The divorce suit instituted by Lenora Cole against Charles Cole, well-known residents of this city, was tried yesterday in Department One behind closed doors, being ended last evening when the court handed down a decree in favor of Charles Cole on a cross-complaint.
Mrs. Cole based her action on the grounds of extreme cruelty, and after Attorney H. W. Nisbet had filed a cross-complaint, charging adultery, an effort was made by Attorney Nisbet and cole to reach a settlement without forcing the cross-complaint to a hearing, the desire being to protect the woman for the sake of her children.
Several conferences were held, which came to naught, and yesterday afternoon the two actions were fought out. Cole's cross-complaint, on which the decree was granted, named a Los Angeles man, and referred to relations alleged to have extended over a period of 18 months.
The settlement of the property interests of the couple will be next undertaken. Cole is a brother of the late Mrs. Alvina Cole, who died here recently under pathetic circumstances.
Los Angeles Daily Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 20, Col. 5
Mon., Apr. 30, 1906
PIONEER IS AFFLICTED
San Bernardino Man Is Stricken with Insanity
SAN BERNARDINO, April 29 - Charles I. Cole, a local pioneer, was taken to the County Hospital by the police yesterday, a mental wreck. Ever since the earthquake which destroyed San Francisco, Cole has been acting strangely. For several days he has been violent, and at last he became unmanageable, and would lie for hours screaming. Family troubles are also supposed to have been instrumental in causing his mental breakdown.
Recently Cole's wife commenced an action for divorce, and he was awarded a decree on a cross-complaint. The two are now in the courts in a fight over property.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 3
Fri., May 4, 1906
CHARLES COLE, PIONEER, IS DEAD
END COMES AT EARLY HOUR THIS MORNING
Charles I. Cole, one of the pioneers of the town and valley, died at the County Hospital at 1:30 this morning, after a prolonged illness. Some days ago he gave evidence of an attack, which soon affected his brain, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. But instead of yielding, his condition rapidly grew worse, and the end came early this morning.
The deceased had been in San Bernardino since the early days, and was at one time a man of large property interests, but was less fortunate in his later years, and what he had retained was largely involved in litigation. He was 63 years of age.
He is survived by Mrs. Cole, and by four children, Nolan Cole, Mrs. E. F. Beckley, Miss Dottie Cole and Charles Cole Jr.
No arrangements for the funeral had been made this morning, but announcement will be made in tomorrow's issue of THE SUN.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Col. 4
Wed., May 16, 1906
CHARLES COLE'S RING WAS TAKEN AND F. W. ROBINSON IS CHARGED WITH THEFT
F. W. Robinson was yesterday afternoon arrested by Chief of Police Shay on a charge of stealing a valuable ring from the finger of Charles I. Cole about two weeks ago, at the county hospital. Cole has since died.
Robinson had been employed by Cole's family to assist in caring for Cole at the hospital, as he required constant care in his serious condition. Robinson helped in the care of the aged man for a couple of days, then went to Colton, where he was employed by Dan Williams for several days.
Yesterday Robinson came to town and was promptly nabbed by Chief Shay and locked up. It is charged that while he was caring for Cole at the hospital, Robinson took this ring from Cole's finger. It is said that members of the family and the officers are in possession of strong evidence against Robinson.
Cole while at the hospital was in an irresponsible mental condition, and a theft of that kind could easily have been committed without knowledge of the sick man.
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