John was a San Bernardino Police Chief
John Grant Nish was the 8th of 9 children born to:
William Thomas Nish, b. 1832 in Scotland and d. in a mining accident Oct. 12, 1872 in Somersville, Contra Costa County, CA. &
Isabelle (Henderson) Nish, b. Mar. 10, 1835 in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and d. Aug. 4, 1890 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
On Jan. 21, 1852, William Thomas Nish and Isabella Henderson were married in Salt Lake City. William was b. in Wigtownshire, Scotland in about 1871/1872.
William and Isabella Nish's children were:
1. Margaret Nish, b. Nov. 2 (or 3), 1852 in Salt Lake City, UT. and d. May 20, 1932 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA. She marr. John W. Grant on Oct. 8, 1868 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
2. William Nish, b. Dec. 14, 1854 in Cedar City, UT. and d. in or before 1905. (According to Ray Nish, William died April 4, 1866.)
3. Elizabeth Penman Nish, b. Jan. 5, 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Feb. 25, 1912 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. Elizabeth marr. Alvin Hancock on Jun. 1, 1882 in San Bernardino, S. B., CA.
4. David Nish, b. Aug. 14, 1859 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Feb. 25, 1860 in San Bernardino county, CA.
5. Robert Glen Nish, b. Jan. 1 (or 30), 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1936 at Loma Linda Hospital in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Isbel V. Shelley on Jun. 4, 1890 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA.
6. Isabella Grace Nish, b. Apr. 19, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Apr. 21, 1946 In Los Angeles Co., CA. She marr. James Hilliard Poole on Jul. 26, 1888 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
7. James Easton Nish, b. Oct. 10, 1866 in Somersville - or San Francisco, CA. and d. Sep. 10, 1916 in Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Ida Irene Osborn on Feb. 1, 1892.
8. John Grant Nish, b. Dec. 13, 1868 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jan. 31, 1936 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Mary Ellen Bessant on Dec. 20, 1891 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
9. Fredrick William Nish, b. Jan. 14, 1871 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. May 21, 1941 in San Francisco Co., CA. (Never married.)
On Dec. 20, 1891, John G. Nish and Ellen M. Bessant were married in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA., according to California Select Marriages, 1850-1945.
John and Mary Ellen Nish's children were:
1. Leroy 'Roy' Roderick Nish, b. Jun. 21, 1892 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jan. 31, 1961 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.
2. Albert Raymond 'Ray' Nish, b. Jan. 11, 1897 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Dec. 25, 1968 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co., CA.
3. Adeline Nish Thayer Lehmann, b. Mar. 6, 1902 in CA. and d. Feb. 6, 1983 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
In the 1910 U.S. census, 40 yr. old John G. Nish, a self-employed farmer doing general farming, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned free and clear on Base Line in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Mary E. Nish, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Roy R. Nish, b. in CA.
13 yr. old son, Raymond Nish, b. in CA.
8 yr. old daughter, Adaline Nish, b. in CA.
John's parents' nationality was Scottish-Gaelic.
Mary's father was b. in England and her mother in UT.
This was a first marriage for John and Mary. They had been married for 19 years. Mary was the mother of 4 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
San Bernardino News (San Bernardino, P. 5, Col. 4
Mon., Jun. 17, 1918
tem from: Society
Family Dinner is Enjoyed
Just at noon today a family dinner was served under the cherry trees at the Hancock ranch up in the mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hancock and their guests, Mrs. Croston, Mrs. Nell Croston and Miss Ethel Croston, Robert Hancock, Alvin Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. John Nish, Miss Adeline Nish and Miss Barbara Shay left at an early hour this morning for the big cherry ranch. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Hancock.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Sat., Jun. 22, 1918
Interesting Social Events
Dancing and Merry Time Enjoyed At the C.J. Daley Home
A company of friends enjoyed one of the jolly old-fashioned evenings at the C.J. Daley home, in North E street last night.
Dancing and music and singing were the principal amusements, and a feast of good things during the evening.
Those invited for the happy time were Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Will Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Rudell, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Seiple and daughter, Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. John Cadd and daughters, Sabina and Mildred, Mr. and Mrs. George Feetham, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Strong Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. John Nish and daughter, Adeline, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Wish, Miss Ruby Nish, J. Nish, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Poole and daughter, Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Wixom, Mrs. Ida Nish, Mrs. Jennie Mogeau, Mr. and Mrs. Will L. Brown, Mrs. A Benson, Miss Gladys Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Holman Curtis, Frank Talmadge, Dr. and Mrs. Pittman, Fred W. Nish.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Wed., Aug. 14, 1918
Farewell the Professor F.W. Nish At the J.G. Nish Home
A company of relatives and friends were entertained Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Nish in Base Line in honor of Prof. Fred W. Nish who is who is returning to his duties as a member of the faculty of the (_) Mrs. Nish and also in San Francisco, after a vacation visit here.
His nieces, Misses Ruby and Adeline Nish, who are returning with him in his Peerless Six, were also guests of honor. They will make a visit at Vallejo with Raymond Nish who is in the government shipyards there and Mrs, Nish and also in San Francisco.
Music, a watermelon feast, and much sociability was included in the delightful evening enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Daley, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Seiple and daughter, Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Nish, J. Nish, Miss Ruby Nish (and 16 others).
In the 1920 U.S. census, 49 yr. old John G. Nish, b. in CA., doing car repairing for the Santa Fe Railroad, was living in a mortgaged home he owned at 220 Lemon in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
46 yr. old wife, Ellen Nish, b. in CA.
17 yr. old daughter, Adaline Nish , b. in CA.
John's parents were both b. in Scotland
Ellen's father was b. in England and her father in UT.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Mon., Jan. 28, 1924
Excerpt from: Doings of The Pioneers
Treasurer Smith Haile reported the thirty-sixth anniversary dance in the Log Cabin on Saturday evening a grand success, all participants enjoying themselves to the limit in old-fashioned quadrilles and fancy dances until midnight. The music was furnished by Mrs. John Case, piano, Webster Vale, violin, and Albert A. McNiff, cornet; the caller was John Nish.
The applications of John G.Nish and of his wife, Ellen Bessant Nish, and also of Strong Bemis and his wife, Annie C. Bemis, for membership, being reported favorably by S.C. Cox, Lucia Godfrey and Jennie Bemis, investigating committee, the candidates were elected. Mrs. Annie Bemis, as an honorary member, signed the constitution with Mr. and Mrs. Sheets, who had been elected at a prior meeting. All were congratulated and expressed their pleasure and appreciation of the honor in joining this Pioneer Society.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 3 & 4
CONSTABLE JOHN G. NISH’S REPORT
As a Public Servant of the people I feel it my duty to render an accounting of my stewardship of trust placed in me by the voters of San Bernardino Township.
COLLECTED in FEES - July 1, 1925 to July 1, 1926, $675.54.
Hundreds of executions in Small Claims Court, for which no charge is made.
56 WARRANTS OF ARREST. These outstanding facts prove the true value and efficiency of Constable wish. Upon this record he is making his campaign for re-election. The same consideration and attention to the affairs of the public will be assured if John Nish is again returned to office.
Efficiency - Courtesy - Promptness
YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED
JOHN G. NISH, (Incumbent)
Constable San Bernardino Township
In the Apr. 11, 1930 U.S. census, 60 yr. old John G. Nish, a Merchant Patrol for the Dept. Constable, b. in CA., was living in a home he owned, valued at $5,000 at 220 Orange St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
58 yr. old wife, Ellen M. Nish, b. in CA.
John was 23 yrs. old and Ellen was 19 when they married.
John's parents were both b. in Scotland.
Ellen's father was b. in England and her mother, in IL.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Col. 4
Wed., Apr. 12, 1933
Excerpt from: Mrs. John Nish Is Hostess to Club At a Luncheon
Mrs. John Nish was hostess at a pleasant meeting of the Bluebird club at luncheon at her home at 220 Orange street. The luncheon was served at small tables decorated in bouquets of spring flowers and baskets of fruit blooms were about the room.
Places were laid for (7 members).
In the game of 500 which followed the pleasant luncheon hour, the honors were won by Mrs. Cherry, Mrs. Upp and Mrs. Good.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.),
P. 13 & continued on p. 22
Sun., Feb. 2, 1936
JOHN G. NISH RITES SET FOR MONDAY
Funeral services for John G. Nish, former chief of police, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from J.W. Woodhouse & Co. chapel. Mr. Nish died early Saturday morning from pneumonia at St. Bernardine’s hospital.
Mr. Nish, a native of San Bernardino, became ill early last week. He was removed to the hospital late Friday afternoon, and given a blood transfusion. He rapidly grew worse, however, lapsing into unconsciousness. He had been confined to his home at 220 Orange street.
Officers of the Eagles lodge and the rev. Otis D. Ironmonger of the First Presbyterian church will be in charge of the funeral services. Interment will be in the Mountain View cemetery.
In recent years, Mr. Nish operated a night patrol service in the downtown district. He served as chief of the police department from 1927 to 1929, during the first administration of former Mayor I.N. Gilbert, and served two terms as constable of San Bernardino township. A member of one of the pioneer families of the valley, Mr. Nish for years was a rancher in the Warm Springs district.
Surviving are two sons, LeRoy R. and Albert R. Nish, and one daughter, Mrs. Adeline Thayer, all of San Bernardino; two brothers, Robert Nish of San Bernardino and Fred W. Nish of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Isabelle Poole of San Bernardino, and five grandchildren, Eloyse, Virginia, Roy and Williams Nish and Mary Louise Thayer.
John Grant Nish was the 8th of 9 children born to:
William Thomas Nish, b. 1832 in Scotland and d. in a mining accident Oct. 12, 1872 in Somersville, Contra Costa County, CA. &
Isabelle (Henderson) Nish, b. Mar. 10, 1835 in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and d. Aug. 4, 1890 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
On Jan. 21, 1852, William Thomas Nish and Isabella Henderson were married in Salt Lake City. William was b. in Wigtownshire, Scotland in about 1871/1872.
William and Isabella Nish's children were:
1. Margaret Nish, b. Nov. 2 (or 3), 1852 in Salt Lake City, UT. and d. May 20, 1932 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA. She marr. John W. Grant on Oct. 8, 1868 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
2. William Nish, b. Dec. 14, 1854 in Cedar City, UT. and d. in or before 1905. (According to Ray Nish, William died April 4, 1866.)
3. Elizabeth Penman Nish, b. Jan. 5, 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Feb. 25, 1912 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. Elizabeth marr. Alvin Hancock on Jun. 1, 1882 in San Bernardino, S. B., CA.
4. David Nish, b. Aug. 14, 1859 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Feb. 25, 1860 in San Bernardino county, CA.
5. Robert Glen Nish, b. Jan. 1 (or 30), 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1936 at Loma Linda Hospital in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Isbel V. Shelley on Jun. 4, 1890 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA.
6. Isabella Grace Nish, b. Apr. 19, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Apr. 21, 1946 In Los Angeles Co., CA. She marr. James Hilliard Poole on Jul. 26, 1888 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
7. James Easton Nish, b. Oct. 10, 1866 in Somersville - or San Francisco, CA. and d. Sep. 10, 1916 in Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Ida Irene Osborn on Feb. 1, 1892.
8. John Grant Nish, b. Dec. 13, 1868 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jan. 31, 1936 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Mary Ellen Bessant on Dec. 20, 1891 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
9. Fredrick William Nish, b. Jan. 14, 1871 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. May 21, 1941 in San Francisco Co., CA. (Never married.)
On Dec. 20, 1891, John G. Nish and Ellen M. Bessant were married in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA., according to California Select Marriages, 1850-1945.
John and Mary Ellen Nish's children were:
1. Leroy 'Roy' Roderick Nish, b. Jun. 21, 1892 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jan. 31, 1961 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.
2. Albert Raymond 'Ray' Nish, b. Jan. 11, 1897 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Dec. 25, 1968 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co., CA.
3. Adeline Nish Thayer Lehmann, b. Mar. 6, 1902 in CA. and d. Feb. 6, 1983 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
In the 1910 U.S. census, 40 yr. old John G. Nish, a self-employed farmer doing general farming, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned free and clear on Base Line in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Mary E. Nish, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Roy R. Nish, b. in CA.
13 yr. old son, Raymond Nish, b. in CA.
8 yr. old daughter, Adaline Nish, b. in CA.
John's parents' nationality was Scottish-Gaelic.
Mary's father was b. in England and her mother in UT.
This was a first marriage for John and Mary. They had been married for 19 years. Mary was the mother of 4 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
San Bernardino News (San Bernardino, P. 5, Col. 4
Mon., Jun. 17, 1918
tem from: Society
Family Dinner is Enjoyed
Just at noon today a family dinner was served under the cherry trees at the Hancock ranch up in the mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hancock and their guests, Mrs. Croston, Mrs. Nell Croston and Miss Ethel Croston, Robert Hancock, Alvin Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. John Nish, Miss Adeline Nish and Miss Barbara Shay left at an early hour this morning for the big cherry ranch. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Hancock.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Sat., Jun. 22, 1918
Interesting Social Events
Dancing and Merry Time Enjoyed At the C.J. Daley Home
A company of friends enjoyed one of the jolly old-fashioned evenings at the C.J. Daley home, in North E street last night.
Dancing and music and singing were the principal amusements, and a feast of good things during the evening.
Those invited for the happy time were Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Will Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Rudell, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Seiple and daughter, Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. John Cadd and daughters, Sabina and Mildred, Mr. and Mrs. George Feetham, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Strong Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. John Nish and daughter, Adeline, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Wish, Miss Ruby Nish, J. Nish, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Poole and daughter, Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Wixom, Mrs. Ida Nish, Mrs. Jennie Mogeau, Mr. and Mrs. Will L. Brown, Mrs. A Benson, Miss Gladys Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Holman Curtis, Frank Talmadge, Dr. and Mrs. Pittman, Fred W. Nish.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Wed., Aug. 14, 1918
Farewell the Professor F.W. Nish At the J.G. Nish Home
A company of relatives and friends were entertained Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Nish in Base Line in honor of Prof. Fred W. Nish who is who is returning to his duties as a member of the faculty of the (_) Mrs. Nish and also in San Francisco, after a vacation visit here.
His nieces, Misses Ruby and Adeline Nish, who are returning with him in his Peerless Six, were also guests of honor. They will make a visit at Vallejo with Raymond Nish who is in the government shipyards there and Mrs, Nish and also in San Francisco.
Music, a watermelon feast, and much sociability was included in the delightful evening enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Daley, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Seiple and daughter, Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Nish, J. Nish, Miss Ruby Nish (and 16 others).
In the 1920 U.S. census, 49 yr. old John G. Nish, b. in CA., doing car repairing for the Santa Fe Railroad, was living in a mortgaged home he owned at 220 Lemon in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
46 yr. old wife, Ellen Nish, b. in CA.
17 yr. old daughter, Adaline Nish , b. in CA.
John's parents were both b. in Scotland
Ellen's father was b. in England and her father in UT.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Mon., Jan. 28, 1924
Excerpt from: Doings of The Pioneers
Treasurer Smith Haile reported the thirty-sixth anniversary dance in the Log Cabin on Saturday evening a grand success, all participants enjoying themselves to the limit in old-fashioned quadrilles and fancy dances until midnight. The music was furnished by Mrs. John Case, piano, Webster Vale, violin, and Albert A. McNiff, cornet; the caller was John Nish.
The applications of John G.Nish and of his wife, Ellen Bessant Nish, and also of Strong Bemis and his wife, Annie C. Bemis, for membership, being reported favorably by S.C. Cox, Lucia Godfrey and Jennie Bemis, investigating committee, the candidates were elected. Mrs. Annie Bemis, as an honorary member, signed the constitution with Mr. and Mrs. Sheets, who had been elected at a prior meeting. All were congratulated and expressed their pleasure and appreciation of the honor in joining this Pioneer Society.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 3 & 4
CONSTABLE JOHN G. NISH’S REPORT
As a Public Servant of the people I feel it my duty to render an accounting of my stewardship of trust placed in me by the voters of San Bernardino Township.
COLLECTED in FEES - July 1, 1925 to July 1, 1926, $675.54.
Hundreds of executions in Small Claims Court, for which no charge is made.
56 WARRANTS OF ARREST. These outstanding facts prove the true value and efficiency of Constable wish. Upon this record he is making his campaign for re-election. The same consideration and attention to the affairs of the public will be assured if John Nish is again returned to office.
Efficiency - Courtesy - Promptness
YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED
JOHN G. NISH, (Incumbent)
Constable San Bernardino Township
In the Apr. 11, 1930 U.S. census, 60 yr. old John G. Nish, a Merchant Patrol for the Dept. Constable, b. in CA., was living in a home he owned, valued at $5,000 at 220 Orange St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
58 yr. old wife, Ellen M. Nish, b. in CA.
John was 23 yrs. old and Ellen was 19 when they married.
John's parents were both b. in Scotland.
Ellen's father was b. in England and her mother, in IL.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Col. 4
Wed., Apr. 12, 1933
Excerpt from: Mrs. John Nish Is Hostess to Club At a Luncheon
Mrs. John Nish was hostess at a pleasant meeting of the Bluebird club at luncheon at her home at 220 Orange street. The luncheon was served at small tables decorated in bouquets of spring flowers and baskets of fruit blooms were about the room.
Places were laid for (7 members).
In the game of 500 which followed the pleasant luncheon hour, the honors were won by Mrs. Cherry, Mrs. Upp and Mrs. Good.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.),
P. 13 & continued on p. 22
Sun., Feb. 2, 1936
JOHN G. NISH RITES SET FOR MONDAY
Funeral services for John G. Nish, former chief of police, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from J.W. Woodhouse & Co. chapel. Mr. Nish died early Saturday morning from pneumonia at St. Bernardine’s hospital.
Mr. Nish, a native of San Bernardino, became ill early last week. He was removed to the hospital late Friday afternoon, and given a blood transfusion. He rapidly grew worse, however, lapsing into unconsciousness. He had been confined to his home at 220 Orange street.
Officers of the Eagles lodge and the rev. Otis D. Ironmonger of the First Presbyterian church will be in charge of the funeral services. Interment will be in the Mountain View cemetery.
In recent years, Mr. Nish operated a night patrol service in the downtown district. He served as chief of the police department from 1927 to 1929, during the first administration of former Mayor I.N. Gilbert, and served two terms as constable of San Bernardino township. A member of one of the pioneer families of the valley, Mr. Nish for years was a rancher in the Warm Springs district.
Surviving are two sons, LeRoy R. and Albert R. Nish, and one daughter, Mrs. Adeline Thayer, all of San Bernardino; two brothers, Robert Nish of San Bernardino and Fred W. Nish of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Isabelle Poole of San Bernardino, and five grandchildren, Eloyse, Virginia, Roy and Williams Nish and Mary Louise Thayer.
John was a San Bernardino Police Chief
John Grant Nish was the 8th of 9 children born to:
William Thomas Nish, b. 1832 in Scotland and d. in a mining accident Oct. 12, 1872 in Somersville, Contra Costa County, CA. &
Isabelle (Henderson) Nish, b. Mar. 10, 1835 in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and d. Aug. 4, 1890 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
On Jan. 21, 1852, William Thomas Nish and Isabella Henderson were married in Salt Lake City. William was b. in Wigtownshire, Scotland in about 1871/1872.
William and Isabella Nish's children were:
1. Margaret Nish, b. Nov. 2 (or 3), 1852 in Salt Lake City, UT. and d. May 20, 1932 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA. She marr. John W. Grant on Oct. 8, 1868 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
2. William Nish, b. Dec. 14, 1854 in Cedar City, UT. and d. in or before 1905. (According to Ray Nish, William died April 4, 1866.)
3. Elizabeth Penman Nish, b. Jan. 5, 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Feb. 25, 1912 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. Elizabeth marr. Alvin Hancock on Jun. 1, 1882 in San Bernardino, S. B., CA.
4. David Nish, b. Aug. 14, 1859 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Feb. 25, 1860 in San Bernardino county, CA.
5. Robert Glen Nish, b. Jan. 1 (or 30), 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1936 at Loma Linda Hospital in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Isbel V. Shelley on Jun. 4, 1890 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA.
6. Isabella Grace Nish, b. Apr. 19, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Apr. 21, 1946 In Los Angeles Co., CA. She marr. James Hilliard Poole on Jul. 26, 1888 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
7. James Easton Nish, b. Oct. 10, 1866 in Somersville - or San Francisco, CA. and d. Sep. 10, 1916 in Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Ida Irene Osborn on Feb. 1, 1892.
8. John Grant Nish, b. Dec. 13, 1868 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jan. 31, 1936 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Mary Ellen Bessant on Dec. 20, 1891 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
9. Fredrick William Nish, b. Jan. 14, 1871 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. May 21, 1941 in San Francisco Co., CA. (Never married.)
On Dec. 20, 1891, John G. Nish and Ellen M. Bessant were married in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA., according to California Select Marriages, 1850-1945.
John and Mary Ellen Nish's children were:
1. Leroy 'Roy' Roderick Nish, b. Jun. 21, 1892 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jan. 31, 1961 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.
2. Albert Raymond 'Ray' Nish, b. Jan. 11, 1897 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Dec. 25, 1968 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co., CA.
3. Adeline Nish Thayer Lehmann, b. Mar. 6, 1902 in CA. and d. Feb. 6, 1983 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
In the 1910 U.S. census, 40 yr. old John G. Nish, a self-employed farmer doing general farming, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned free and clear on Base Line in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Mary E. Nish, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Roy R. Nish, b. in CA.
13 yr. old son, Raymond Nish, b. in CA.
8 yr. old daughter, Adaline Nish, b. in CA.
John's parents' nationality was Scottish-Gaelic.
Mary's father was b. in England and her mother in UT.
This was a first marriage for John and Mary. They had been married for 19 years. Mary was the mother of 4 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
San Bernardino News (San Bernardino, P. 5, Col. 4
Mon., Jun. 17, 1918
tem from: Society
Family Dinner is Enjoyed
Just at noon today a family dinner was served under the cherry trees at the Hancock ranch up in the mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hancock and their guests, Mrs. Croston, Mrs. Nell Croston and Miss Ethel Croston, Robert Hancock, Alvin Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. John Nish, Miss Adeline Nish and Miss Barbara Shay left at an early hour this morning for the big cherry ranch. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Hancock.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Sat., Jun. 22, 1918
Interesting Social Events
Dancing and Merry Time Enjoyed At the C.J. Daley Home
A company of friends enjoyed one of the jolly old-fashioned evenings at the C.J. Daley home, in North E street last night.
Dancing and music and singing were the principal amusements, and a feast of good things during the evening.
Those invited for the happy time were Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Will Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Rudell, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Seiple and daughter, Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. John Cadd and daughters, Sabina and Mildred, Mr. and Mrs. George Feetham, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Strong Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. John Nish and daughter, Adeline, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Wish, Miss Ruby Nish, J. Nish, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Poole and daughter, Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Wixom, Mrs. Ida Nish, Mrs. Jennie Mogeau, Mr. and Mrs. Will L. Brown, Mrs. A Benson, Miss Gladys Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Holman Curtis, Frank Talmadge, Dr. and Mrs. Pittman, Fred W. Nish.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Wed., Aug. 14, 1918
Farewell the Professor F.W. Nish At the J.G. Nish Home
A company of relatives and friends were entertained Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Nish in Base Line in honor of Prof. Fred W. Nish who is who is returning to his duties as a member of the faculty of the (_) Mrs. Nish and also in San Francisco, after a vacation visit here.
His nieces, Misses Ruby and Adeline Nish, who are returning with him in his Peerless Six, were also guests of honor. They will make a visit at Vallejo with Raymond Nish who is in the government shipyards there and Mrs, Nish and also in San Francisco.
Music, a watermelon feast, and much sociability was included in the delightful evening enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Daley, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Seiple and daughter, Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Nish, J. Nish, Miss Ruby Nish (and 16 others).
In the 1920 U.S. census, 49 yr. old John G. Nish, b. in CA., doing car repairing for the Santa Fe Railroad, was living in a mortgaged home he owned at 220 Lemon in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
46 yr. old wife, Ellen Nish, b. in CA.
17 yr. old daughter, Adaline Nish , b. in CA.
John's parents were both b. in Scotland
Ellen's father was b. in England and her father in UT.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Mon., Jan. 28, 1924
Excerpt from: Doings of The Pioneers
Treasurer Smith Haile reported the thirty-sixth anniversary dance in the Log Cabin on Saturday evening a grand success, all participants enjoying themselves to the limit in old-fashioned quadrilles and fancy dances until midnight. The music was furnished by Mrs. John Case, piano, Webster Vale, violin, and Albert A. McNiff, cornet; the caller was John Nish.
The applications of John G.Nish and of his wife, Ellen Bessant Nish, and also of Strong Bemis and his wife, Annie C. Bemis, for membership, being reported favorably by S.C. Cox, Lucia Godfrey and Jennie Bemis, investigating committee, the candidates were elected. Mrs. Annie Bemis, as an honorary member, signed the constitution with Mr. and Mrs. Sheets, who had been elected at a prior meeting. All were congratulated and expressed their pleasure and appreciation of the honor in joining this Pioneer Society.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 3 & 4
CONSTABLE JOHN G. NISH’S REPORT
As a Public Servant of the people I feel it my duty to render an accounting of my stewardship of trust placed in me by the voters of San Bernardino Township.
COLLECTED in FEES - July 1, 1925 to July 1, 1926, $675.54.
Hundreds of executions in Small Claims Court, for which no charge is made.
56 WARRANTS OF ARREST. These outstanding facts prove the true value and efficiency of Constable wish. Upon this record he is making his campaign for re-election. The same consideration and attention to the affairs of the public will be assured if John Nish is again returned to office.
Efficiency - Courtesy - Promptness
YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED
JOHN G. NISH, (Incumbent)
Constable San Bernardino Township
In the Apr. 11, 1930 U.S. census, 60 yr. old John G. Nish, a Merchant Patrol for the Dept. Constable, b. in CA., was living in a home he owned, valued at $5,000 at 220 Orange St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
58 yr. old wife, Ellen M. Nish, b. in CA.
John was 23 yrs. old and Ellen was 19 when they married.
John's parents were both b. in Scotland.
Ellen's father was b. in England and her mother, in IL.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Col. 4
Wed., Apr. 12, 1933
Excerpt from: Mrs. John Nish Is Hostess to Club At a Luncheon
Mrs. John Nish was hostess at a pleasant meeting of the Bluebird club at luncheon at her home at 220 Orange street. The luncheon was served at small tables decorated in bouquets of spring flowers and baskets of fruit blooms were about the room.
Places were laid for (7 members).
In the game of 500 which followed the pleasant luncheon hour, the honors were won by Mrs. Cherry, Mrs. Upp and Mrs. Good.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.),
P. 13 & continued on p. 22
Sun., Feb. 2, 1936
JOHN G. NISH RITES SET FOR MONDAY
Funeral services for John G. Nish, former chief of police, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from J.W. Woodhouse & Co. chapel. Mr. Nish died early Saturday morning from pneumonia at St. Bernardine’s hospital.
Mr. Nish, a native of San Bernardino, became ill early last week. He was removed to the hospital late Friday afternoon, and given a blood transfusion. He rapidly grew worse, however, lapsing into unconsciousness. He had been confined to his home at 220 Orange street.
Officers of the Eagles lodge and the rev. Otis D. Ironmonger of the First Presbyterian church will be in charge of the funeral services. Interment will be in the Mountain View cemetery.
In recent years, Mr. Nish operated a night patrol service in the downtown district. He served as chief of the police department from 1927 to 1929, during the first administration of former Mayor I.N. Gilbert, and served two terms as constable of San Bernardino township. A member of one of the pioneer families of the valley, Mr. Nish for years was a rancher in the Warm Springs district.
Surviving are two sons, LeRoy R. and Albert R. Nish, and one daughter, Mrs. Adeline Thayer, all of San Bernardino; two brothers, Robert Nish of San Bernardino and Fred W. Nish of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Isabelle Poole of San Bernardino, and five grandchildren, Eloyse, Virginia, Roy and Williams Nish and Mary Louise Thayer.
John Grant Nish was the 8th of 9 children born to:
William Thomas Nish, b. 1832 in Scotland and d. in a mining accident Oct. 12, 1872 in Somersville, Contra Costa County, CA. &
Isabelle (Henderson) Nish, b. Mar. 10, 1835 in South Lanarkshire, Scotland and d. Aug. 4, 1890 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
On Jan. 21, 1852, William Thomas Nish and Isabella Henderson were married in Salt Lake City. William was b. in Wigtownshire, Scotland in about 1871/1872.
William and Isabella Nish's children were:
1. Margaret Nish, b. Nov. 2 (or 3), 1852 in Salt Lake City, UT. and d. May 20, 1932 in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, CA. She marr. John W. Grant on Oct. 8, 1868 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
2. William Nish, b. Dec. 14, 1854 in Cedar City, UT. and d. in or before 1905. (According to Ray Nish, William died April 4, 1866.)
3. Elizabeth Penman Nish, b. Jan. 5, 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Feb. 25, 1912 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. Elizabeth marr. Alvin Hancock on Jun. 1, 1882 in San Bernardino, S. B., CA.
4. David Nish, b. Aug. 14, 1859 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. Feb. 25, 1860 in San Bernardino county, CA.
5. Robert Glen Nish, b. Jan. 1 (or 30), 1862 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jul. 7, 1936 at Loma Linda Hospital in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Isbel V. Shelley on Jun. 4, 1890 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA.
6. Isabella Grace Nish, b. Apr. 19, 1864 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Apr. 21, 1946 In Los Angeles Co., CA. She marr. James Hilliard Poole on Jul. 26, 1888 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
7. James Easton Nish, b. Oct. 10, 1866 in Somersville - or San Francisco, CA. and d. Sep. 10, 1916 in Rialto, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Ida Irene Osborn on Feb. 1, 1892.
8. John Grant Nish, b. Dec. 13, 1868 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jan. 31, 1936 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. He marr. Mary Ellen Bessant on Dec. 20, 1891 in San Bernardino, S.B., CA.
9. Fredrick William Nish, b. Jan. 14, 1871 in San Bernardino, CA. and d. May 21, 1941 in San Francisco Co., CA. (Never married.)
On Dec. 20, 1891, John G. Nish and Ellen M. Bessant were married in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA., according to California Select Marriages, 1850-1945.
John and Mary Ellen Nish's children were:
1. Leroy 'Roy' Roderick Nish, b. Jun. 21, 1892 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Jan. 31, 1961 in Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., CA.
2. Albert Raymond 'Ray' Nish, b. Jan. 11, 1897 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA. and d. Dec. 25, 1968 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co., CA.
3. Adeline Nish Thayer Lehmann, b. Mar. 6, 1902 in CA. and d. Feb. 6, 1983 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., CA.
In the 1910 U.S. census, 40 yr. old John G. Nish, a self-employed farmer doing general farming, b. in CA., was living on a farm he owned free and clear on Base Line in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
36 yr. old wife, Mary E. Nish, b. in CA.
17 yr. old son, Roy R. Nish, b. in CA.
13 yr. old son, Raymond Nish, b. in CA.
8 yr. old daughter, Adaline Nish, b. in CA.
John's parents' nationality was Scottish-Gaelic.
Mary's father was b. in England and her mother in UT.
This was a first marriage for John and Mary. They had been married for 19 years. Mary was the mother of 4 children, only 3 still alive by this census.
San Bernardino News (San Bernardino, P. 5, Col. 4
Mon., Jun. 17, 1918
tem from: Society
Family Dinner is Enjoyed
Just at noon today a family dinner was served under the cherry trees at the Hancock ranch up in the mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Will Hancock and their guests, Mrs. Croston, Mrs. Nell Croston and Miss Ethel Croston, Robert Hancock, Alvin Hancock, Mr. and Mrs. John Nish, Miss Adeline Nish and Miss Barbara Shay left at an early hour this morning for the big cherry ranch. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Hancock.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Sat., Jun. 22, 1918
Interesting Social Events
Dancing and Merry Time Enjoyed At the C.J. Daley Home
A company of friends enjoyed one of the jolly old-fashioned evenings at the C.J. Daley home, in North E street last night.
Dancing and music and singing were the principal amusements, and a feast of good things during the evening.
Those invited for the happy time were Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Vale, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Barton, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Will Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Rudell, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Seiple and daughter, Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. John Cadd and daughters, Sabina and Mildred, Mr. and Mrs. George Feetham, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Strong Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bemis, Mr. and Mrs. John Nish and daughter, Adeline, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Wish, Miss Ruby Nish, J. Nish, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Poole and daughter, Marjorie, Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Wixom, Mrs. Ida Nish, Mrs. Jennie Mogeau, Mr. and Mrs. Will L. Brown, Mrs. A Benson, Miss Gladys Benson, Mr. and Mrs. Holman Curtis, Frank Talmadge, Dr. and Mrs. Pittman, Fred W. Nish.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 6, Col. 4
Wed., Aug. 14, 1918
Farewell the Professor F.W. Nish At the J.G. Nish Home
A company of relatives and friends were entertained Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Nish in Base Line in honor of Prof. Fred W. Nish who is who is returning to his duties as a member of the faculty of the (_) Mrs. Nish and also in San Francisco, after a vacation visit here.
His nieces, Misses Ruby and Adeline Nish, who are returning with him in his Peerless Six, were also guests of honor. They will make a visit at Vallejo with Raymond Nish who is in the government shipyards there and Mrs, Nish and also in San Francisco.
Music, a watermelon feast, and much sociability was included in the delightful evening enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Daley, Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Justin Seiple and daughter, Elaine, Mr. and Mrs. R.G. Nish, J. Nish, Miss Ruby Nish (and 16 others).
In the 1920 U.S. census, 49 yr. old John G. Nish, b. in CA., doing car repairing for the Santa Fe Railroad, was living in a mortgaged home he owned at 220 Lemon in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
46 yr. old wife, Ellen Nish, b. in CA.
17 yr. old daughter, Adaline Nish , b. in CA.
John's parents were both b. in Scotland
Ellen's father was b. in England and her father in UT.
The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 3, Col. 2
Mon., Jan. 28, 1924
Excerpt from: Doings of The Pioneers
Treasurer Smith Haile reported the thirty-sixth anniversary dance in the Log Cabin on Saturday evening a grand success, all participants enjoying themselves to the limit in old-fashioned quadrilles and fancy dances until midnight. The music was furnished by Mrs. John Case, piano, Webster Vale, violin, and Albert A. McNiff, cornet; the caller was John Nish.
The applications of John G.Nish and of his wife, Ellen Bessant Nish, and also of Strong Bemis and his wife, Annie C. Bemis, for membership, being reported favorably by S.C. Cox, Lucia Godfrey and Jennie Bemis, investigating committee, the candidates were elected. Mrs. Annie Bemis, as an honorary member, signed the constitution with Mr. and Mrs. Sheets, who had been elected at a prior meeting. All were congratulated and expressed their pleasure and appreciation of the honor in joining this Pioneer Society.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 3 & 4
CONSTABLE JOHN G. NISH’S REPORT
As a Public Servant of the people I feel it my duty to render an accounting of my stewardship of trust placed in me by the voters of San Bernardino Township.
COLLECTED in FEES - July 1, 1925 to July 1, 1926, $675.54.
Hundreds of executions in Small Claims Court, for which no charge is made.
56 WARRANTS OF ARREST. These outstanding facts prove the true value and efficiency of Constable wish. Upon this record he is making his campaign for re-election. The same consideration and attention to the affairs of the public will be assured if John Nish is again returned to office.
Efficiency - Courtesy - Promptness
YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED
JOHN G. NISH, (Incumbent)
Constable San Bernardino Township
In the Apr. 11, 1930 U.S. census, 60 yr. old John G. Nish, a Merchant Patrol for the Dept. Constable, b. in CA., was living in a home he owned, valued at $5,000 at 220 Orange St. in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
58 yr. old wife, Ellen M. Nish, b. in CA.
John was 23 yrs. old and Ellen was 19 when they married.
John's parents were both b. in Scotland.
Ellen's father was b. in England and her mother, in IL.
San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Col. 4
Wed., Apr. 12, 1933
Excerpt from: Mrs. John Nish Is Hostess to Club At a Luncheon
Mrs. John Nish was hostess at a pleasant meeting of the Bluebird club at luncheon at her home at 220 Orange street. The luncheon was served at small tables decorated in bouquets of spring flowers and baskets of fruit blooms were about the room.
Places were laid for (7 members).
In the game of 500 which followed the pleasant luncheon hour, the honors were won by Mrs. Cherry, Mrs. Upp and Mrs. Good.
The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.),
P. 13 & continued on p. 22
Sun., Feb. 2, 1936
JOHN G. NISH RITES SET FOR MONDAY
Funeral services for John G. Nish, former chief of police, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from J.W. Woodhouse & Co. chapel. Mr. Nish died early Saturday morning from pneumonia at St. Bernardine’s hospital.
Mr. Nish, a native of San Bernardino, became ill early last week. He was removed to the hospital late Friday afternoon, and given a blood transfusion. He rapidly grew worse, however, lapsing into unconsciousness. He had been confined to his home at 220 Orange street.
Officers of the Eagles lodge and the rev. Otis D. Ironmonger of the First Presbyterian church will be in charge of the funeral services. Interment will be in the Mountain View cemetery.
In recent years, Mr. Nish operated a night patrol service in the downtown district. He served as chief of the police department from 1927 to 1929, during the first administration of former Mayor I.N. Gilbert, and served two terms as constable of San Bernardino township. A member of one of the pioneer families of the valley, Mr. Nish for years was a rancher in the Warm Springs district.
Surviving are two sons, LeRoy R. and Albert R. Nish, and one daughter, Mrs. Adeline Thayer, all of San Bernardino; two brothers, Robert Nish of San Bernardino and Fred W. Nish of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Isabelle Poole of San Bernardino, and five grandchildren, Eloyse, Virginia, Roy and Williams Nish and Mary Louise Thayer.
Family Members
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