"Stephen Levi Bainbridge by Shirley Alice (Browne) Luckinbill.
"Introduction: P.G.S. [Paradise Genealogical Society] member Shirley Luckinbill was born in Oakland, California and raised in Chico. In the following article she shares childhood memories of her grandfather with us. A complete biographical sketch of Stephen Bainbridge appeared in the Vol. 22, No. 1-2, Genealogical Goldmine, Fall 1989.
"My grandfather, Stephen Levi Bainbridge was born Augut 27, 1887 in Rackerby, Yuba County, California. His father, Wourth Bainbridge crossed the Plains with his parents in 1859. The family settled at Paulinesville, Yuba County now known as Rackerby. On June 28, 1916 Stephen married my maternal grandmother, Emma Irene (Metz) Allison (whom I called Nan or Nana), a divorcee with four young children. Aice J. (Allison) Browne, my mother was one of those children.
"Although Stephen Bainbridge was my step-grandfather, I never thought of him as such; and with great affection, called him 'Daddy Steve." Emma died in 1964, and Stephen in 1965. They had no children.
"Daddy Steve's manner was relaxed and easy going. My earliest memory is of him scooping me up in his arms to 'protect' me from being reprimanded by Mother (which in all likelihood I probably deserved). Another early memory: Frequently, he and Nana would place me on a ledge in the kitchen of their home on East Eighth Street and measure my height. Daddy Steve was very tall and thin; and as a child I was tall and skinny, so I told everyone that I 'took after' my grandfather.
"Stephen Bainbridge was ambitious. As a young man he came to Chico, and began a lifelong career in real estate. His office was located on the second floor at 333 Main Street. The upstairs windows were ideal for viewing parades. We enjoyed a ring-side seat for these events. During the 20's, he became active in city government. He served on the Chico City Council and was elected mayor two terms. In 1937 during his second term, the movie 'Robin Hood' starring Errol Flynn was filmed in Bidwell Park, causing a lot of excitement in town. On Vallombrosia Avenue, crowds lined up along the fence to watch the filmming, including myself.
"In 1937 they sold their Eighth Street home, and purchased another at 468 E. Fifth Street. I lived there with them and Mother until I was married.
"I attended local schools, some of which are no more. Linden School now houses the Chico Unified School Ditrict offices. Oakdale is the continuation high school. Central Grammar School (originally Chico's first high school) stood on the site of the present Merriam Library CSU. All of these schools were within walking or cycling distance from our home, but on rainy days, Daddy Steve drove me to school before going to his office.
"Daddy Steve enjoyed making short trips in his automobile. He talked of traveling to Pikes Peak, and Revolutionary and Civil War battlegrounds, but would never drive that far. I'm sure he would have enjoyed viewing these places on TV or VCR, were they available then. Frequently, my grandparents, an aunt and uncle, and myself went on Sunday Drives. We rode to Rackerby, Cherokee, Bangor, and the Forbestown area where Daddy Steve was raised and had worked in the mines. We also visited the Shasta Dam during contruction. Other Sunday Drives were west of Chico towards the Sacramento River during the high water season. As I drive around Chico today, I often wonder what his reaction would be to the changes and growth in our city.
"I remember how much he loved music. He wrote songs and poetry; some of which were published, one song was about Mt. Lassen. He played the violin (fiddle) accompanied by other family members at the Saturday night dances at Pentz. This was where I learned to dance.
"I have pleasant memories of fun times with him at our summer cabin near Forest Ranch. I was his 'buddy' and helper of odd jobs, there and at home. He taught me to shoot a shotgun, and we hunted pheasant and quail together.
"He was an avid Chico Colt and Sacramento Solon fan, and we attended many local baseball games. When either team was on the road, he followed their games via the radio.
"Holidays were always special, particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas when all the relatives from out of town came home. He loved to tease us grandchildren and taught us poems to recite for our Christmas gatherings. Our birthdays were two days apart, sp Nana always prepared a special family dinner; and we celebrated together. When I married, Daddy Steve escorted me down the aisle.
"We were so close and it is wonderful to have memories of such a grandfather. I'm proud to have been the granddaughter of this man. He gave so much of himself to his family, business, and community; and he gave me a lifetime of delightful childhood memories." Source: Genealogical Goldmine Vol 25, No. 1, Spring 1992.
~~~
1900 census New York, Yuba, CA: Worth Bainbridge, aged 52, born Nov 1847, farmer, bp IA, both parents VA; Mary E. aged 38, born Apr 1862, married 17 years, seven children w/seven living, bp CA, both parents MO; Stephen L. aged 15, born Aug 1884; Katy aged 14, born Oct 1885; Charles aged 13, born May 1887; William aged 11, born Dec 1888; Mary aged 9, born Oct 1890; Ruby aged 7, born Apr 1893; Lilly E. aged 1, born Jan 1899 -- all born CA. They are living next door to Worth's mother, Elizabeth, and his other siblings; also nearby his sister, Cynthia Houghland and family.
1910 census New York, Yuba, CA: Worth Bainbridge, aged 63, farmer, bp IA, both parents IA; Mary E. aged 49, first marriage for both of 27 years, seven children w/ seven living, bp CA, both parents MO; Lily E. aged 11; Ruby E. aged 17; William M. aged 21; Stevan L. aged 25 -- all born CA.
WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918: Stephen Levi Bainbridge, dob Aug 27, 1884 [?], real estate, nearest relative Emma Irene Bainbridge, both residing Chico, Butte, CA; registered same Sep 12, 1918.
~~~
Chico Enterprise-Record, Thursday, April 29, 1961: S.L. Bainbridge, Former Mayor of Chico, Dies at 77. Stephen L. Bainbridge, 77, former mayor of Chico, died in a local nursing home this morning following a lengthy illness.
Bainbridge, a native of Rackerby (Yuba County), was a member of the City Council in 1927-31 and 1937-39, during which he served two terms as mayor. He also was city treasurer in 1938-40.
A man who took an active interest in community affairs, Bainbridge was one of the planners of a city cemetery and was instrumental in helping to win voter approval of the acquisition of a site where Chico Junior High School is now located. He also served, 1958-60, on the Citizens Civic Center Committee.
Among his other interests were song-writing and baseball. Many of his songs were published. He was an ardent baseball fan and a particular supporter of the now defunct Sacramento Senators of the Pacific Coast League.
He was born Aug 27, 1887, to Werth and Eugenie B. Bainbridge, California pioneers. He received his education in Yuba County schools and in 1916 he married Emma J. [sic] Metz. She died in 1964.
Until moving to Chico in 1912, he worked as a gold miner in Yuba and Butte counties. In Chico he became a real estate and insurance broker, a business he pursued until his retirement in 1958.
He was a member of Chico Aerie No. 218, Fraternal Order of Eagles; past chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias and was active in the old Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge of Chico.
Survivors include four step-children: W.A. Allison of Rio Linda, Mrs. John College of Napa and N.W. Allison and Mrs. Alice J. Browne, both of Chico; three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Duensing and Mrs. Dee Dodge, both of Oroville, and Mrs. Arthur Metz of Chico, and a brother, Charles Bainbridge, also of Oroville. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Brusie Funeral Home.
"Introduction: P.G.S. [Paradise Genealogical Society] member Shirley Luckinbill was born in Oakland, California and raised in Chico. In the following article she shares childhood memories of her grandfather with us. A complete biographical sketch of Stephen Bainbridge appeared in the Vol. 22, No. 1-2, Genealogical Goldmine, Fall 1989.
"My grandfather, Stephen Levi Bainbridge was born Augut 27, 1887 in Rackerby, Yuba County, California. His father, Wourth Bainbridge crossed the Plains with his parents in 1859. The family settled at Paulinesville, Yuba County now known as Rackerby. On June 28, 1916 Stephen married my maternal grandmother, Emma Irene (Metz) Allison (whom I called Nan or Nana), a divorcee with four young children. Aice J. (Allison) Browne, my mother was one of those children.
"Although Stephen Bainbridge was my step-grandfather, I never thought of him as such; and with great affection, called him 'Daddy Steve." Emma died in 1964, and Stephen in 1965. They had no children.
"Daddy Steve's manner was relaxed and easy going. My earliest memory is of him scooping me up in his arms to 'protect' me from being reprimanded by Mother (which in all likelihood I probably deserved). Another early memory: Frequently, he and Nana would place me on a ledge in the kitchen of their home on East Eighth Street and measure my height. Daddy Steve was very tall and thin; and as a child I was tall and skinny, so I told everyone that I 'took after' my grandfather.
"Stephen Bainbridge was ambitious. As a young man he came to Chico, and began a lifelong career in real estate. His office was located on the second floor at 333 Main Street. The upstairs windows were ideal for viewing parades. We enjoyed a ring-side seat for these events. During the 20's, he became active in city government. He served on the Chico City Council and was elected mayor two terms. In 1937 during his second term, the movie 'Robin Hood' starring Errol Flynn was filmed in Bidwell Park, causing a lot of excitement in town. On Vallombrosia Avenue, crowds lined up along the fence to watch the filmming, including myself.
"In 1937 they sold their Eighth Street home, and purchased another at 468 E. Fifth Street. I lived there with them and Mother until I was married.
"I attended local schools, some of which are no more. Linden School now houses the Chico Unified School Ditrict offices. Oakdale is the continuation high school. Central Grammar School (originally Chico's first high school) stood on the site of the present Merriam Library CSU. All of these schools were within walking or cycling distance from our home, but on rainy days, Daddy Steve drove me to school before going to his office.
"Daddy Steve enjoyed making short trips in his automobile. He talked of traveling to Pikes Peak, and Revolutionary and Civil War battlegrounds, but would never drive that far. I'm sure he would have enjoyed viewing these places on TV or VCR, were they available then. Frequently, my grandparents, an aunt and uncle, and myself went on Sunday Drives. We rode to Rackerby, Cherokee, Bangor, and the Forbestown area where Daddy Steve was raised and had worked in the mines. We also visited the Shasta Dam during contruction. Other Sunday Drives were west of Chico towards the Sacramento River during the high water season. As I drive around Chico today, I often wonder what his reaction would be to the changes and growth in our city.
"I remember how much he loved music. He wrote songs and poetry; some of which were published, one song was about Mt. Lassen. He played the violin (fiddle) accompanied by other family members at the Saturday night dances at Pentz. This was where I learned to dance.
"I have pleasant memories of fun times with him at our summer cabin near Forest Ranch. I was his 'buddy' and helper of odd jobs, there and at home. He taught me to shoot a shotgun, and we hunted pheasant and quail together.
"He was an avid Chico Colt and Sacramento Solon fan, and we attended many local baseball games. When either team was on the road, he followed their games via the radio.
"Holidays were always special, particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas when all the relatives from out of town came home. He loved to tease us grandchildren and taught us poems to recite for our Christmas gatherings. Our birthdays were two days apart, sp Nana always prepared a special family dinner; and we celebrated together. When I married, Daddy Steve escorted me down the aisle.
"We were so close and it is wonderful to have memories of such a grandfather. I'm proud to have been the granddaughter of this man. He gave so much of himself to his family, business, and community; and he gave me a lifetime of delightful childhood memories." Source: Genealogical Goldmine Vol 25, No. 1, Spring 1992.
~~~
1900 census New York, Yuba, CA: Worth Bainbridge, aged 52, born Nov 1847, farmer, bp IA, both parents VA; Mary E. aged 38, born Apr 1862, married 17 years, seven children w/seven living, bp CA, both parents MO; Stephen L. aged 15, born Aug 1884; Katy aged 14, born Oct 1885; Charles aged 13, born May 1887; William aged 11, born Dec 1888; Mary aged 9, born Oct 1890; Ruby aged 7, born Apr 1893; Lilly E. aged 1, born Jan 1899 -- all born CA. They are living next door to Worth's mother, Elizabeth, and his other siblings; also nearby his sister, Cynthia Houghland and family.
1910 census New York, Yuba, CA: Worth Bainbridge, aged 63, farmer, bp IA, both parents IA; Mary E. aged 49, first marriage for both of 27 years, seven children w/ seven living, bp CA, both parents MO; Lily E. aged 11; Ruby E. aged 17; William M. aged 21; Stevan L. aged 25 -- all born CA.
WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918: Stephen Levi Bainbridge, dob Aug 27, 1884 [?], real estate, nearest relative Emma Irene Bainbridge, both residing Chico, Butte, CA; registered same Sep 12, 1918.
~~~
Chico Enterprise-Record, Thursday, April 29, 1961: S.L. Bainbridge, Former Mayor of Chico, Dies at 77. Stephen L. Bainbridge, 77, former mayor of Chico, died in a local nursing home this morning following a lengthy illness.
Bainbridge, a native of Rackerby (Yuba County), was a member of the City Council in 1927-31 and 1937-39, during which he served two terms as mayor. He also was city treasurer in 1938-40.
A man who took an active interest in community affairs, Bainbridge was one of the planners of a city cemetery and was instrumental in helping to win voter approval of the acquisition of a site where Chico Junior High School is now located. He also served, 1958-60, on the Citizens Civic Center Committee.
Among his other interests were song-writing and baseball. Many of his songs were published. He was an ardent baseball fan and a particular supporter of the now defunct Sacramento Senators of the Pacific Coast League.
He was born Aug 27, 1887, to Werth and Eugenie B. Bainbridge, California pioneers. He received his education in Yuba County schools and in 1916 he married Emma J. [sic] Metz. She died in 1964.
Until moving to Chico in 1912, he worked as a gold miner in Yuba and Butte counties. In Chico he became a real estate and insurance broker, a business he pursued until his retirement in 1958.
He was a member of Chico Aerie No. 218, Fraternal Order of Eagles; past chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias and was active in the old Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge of Chico.
Survivors include four step-children: W.A. Allison of Rio Linda, Mrs. John College of Napa and N.W. Allison and Mrs. Alice J. Browne, both of Chico; three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Duensing and Mrs. Dee Dodge, both of Oroville, and Mrs. Arthur Metz of Chico, and a brother, Charles Bainbridge, also of Oroville. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Brusie Funeral Home.
"Stephen Levi Bainbridge by Shirley Alice (Browne) Luckinbill.
"Introduction: P.G.S. [Paradise Genealogical Society] member Shirley Luckinbill was born in Oakland, California and raised in Chico. In the following article she shares childhood memories of her grandfather with us. A complete biographical sketch of Stephen Bainbridge appeared in the Vol. 22, No. 1-2, Genealogical Goldmine, Fall 1989.
"My grandfather, Stephen Levi Bainbridge was born Augut 27, 1887 in Rackerby, Yuba County, California. His father, Wourth Bainbridge crossed the Plains with his parents in 1859. The family settled at Paulinesville, Yuba County now known as Rackerby. On June 28, 1916 Stephen married my maternal grandmother, Emma Irene (Metz) Allison (whom I called Nan or Nana), a divorcee with four young children. Aice J. (Allison) Browne, my mother was one of those children.
"Although Stephen Bainbridge was my step-grandfather, I never thought of him as such; and with great affection, called him 'Daddy Steve." Emma died in 1964, and Stephen in 1965. They had no children.
"Daddy Steve's manner was relaxed and easy going. My earliest memory is of him scooping me up in his arms to 'protect' me from being reprimanded by Mother (which in all likelihood I probably deserved). Another early memory: Frequently, he and Nana would place me on a ledge in the kitchen of their home on East Eighth Street and measure my height. Daddy Steve was very tall and thin; and as a child I was tall and skinny, so I told everyone that I 'took after' my grandfather.
"Stephen Bainbridge was ambitious. As a young man he came to Chico, and began a lifelong career in real estate. His office was located on the second floor at 333 Main Street. The upstairs windows were ideal for viewing parades. We enjoyed a ring-side seat for these events. During the 20's, he became active in city government. He served on the Chico City Council and was elected mayor two terms. In 1937 during his second term, the movie 'Robin Hood' starring Errol Flynn was filmed in Bidwell Park, causing a lot of excitement in town. On Vallombrosia Avenue, crowds lined up along the fence to watch the filmming, including myself.
"In 1937 they sold their Eighth Street home, and purchased another at 468 E. Fifth Street. I lived there with them and Mother until I was married.
"I attended local schools, some of which are no more. Linden School now houses the Chico Unified School Ditrict offices. Oakdale is the continuation high school. Central Grammar School (originally Chico's first high school) stood on the site of the present Merriam Library CSU. All of these schools were within walking or cycling distance from our home, but on rainy days, Daddy Steve drove me to school before going to his office.
"Daddy Steve enjoyed making short trips in his automobile. He talked of traveling to Pikes Peak, and Revolutionary and Civil War battlegrounds, but would never drive that far. I'm sure he would have enjoyed viewing these places on TV or VCR, were they available then. Frequently, my grandparents, an aunt and uncle, and myself went on Sunday Drives. We rode to Rackerby, Cherokee, Bangor, and the Forbestown area where Daddy Steve was raised and had worked in the mines. We also visited the Shasta Dam during contruction. Other Sunday Drives were west of Chico towards the Sacramento River during the high water season. As I drive around Chico today, I often wonder what his reaction would be to the changes and growth in our city.
"I remember how much he loved music. He wrote songs and poetry; some of which were published, one song was about Mt. Lassen. He played the violin (fiddle) accompanied by other family members at the Saturday night dances at Pentz. This was where I learned to dance.
"I have pleasant memories of fun times with him at our summer cabin near Forest Ranch. I was his 'buddy' and helper of odd jobs, there and at home. He taught me to shoot a shotgun, and we hunted pheasant and quail together.
"He was an avid Chico Colt and Sacramento Solon fan, and we attended many local baseball games. When either team was on the road, he followed their games via the radio.
"Holidays were always special, particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas when all the relatives from out of town came home. He loved to tease us grandchildren and taught us poems to recite for our Christmas gatherings. Our birthdays were two days apart, sp Nana always prepared a special family dinner; and we celebrated together. When I married, Daddy Steve escorted me down the aisle.
"We were so close and it is wonderful to have memories of such a grandfather. I'm proud to have been the granddaughter of this man. He gave so much of himself to his family, business, and community; and he gave me a lifetime of delightful childhood memories." Source: Genealogical Goldmine Vol 25, No. 1, Spring 1992.
~~~
1900 census New York, Yuba, CA: Worth Bainbridge, aged 52, born Nov 1847, farmer, bp IA, both parents VA; Mary E. aged 38, born Apr 1862, married 17 years, seven children w/seven living, bp CA, both parents MO; Stephen L. aged 15, born Aug 1884; Katy aged 14, born Oct 1885; Charles aged 13, born May 1887; William aged 11, born Dec 1888; Mary aged 9, born Oct 1890; Ruby aged 7, born Apr 1893; Lilly E. aged 1, born Jan 1899 -- all born CA. They are living next door to Worth's mother, Elizabeth, and his other siblings; also nearby his sister, Cynthia Houghland and family.
1910 census New York, Yuba, CA: Worth Bainbridge, aged 63, farmer, bp IA, both parents IA; Mary E. aged 49, first marriage for both of 27 years, seven children w/ seven living, bp CA, both parents MO; Lily E. aged 11; Ruby E. aged 17; William M. aged 21; Stevan L. aged 25 -- all born CA.
WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918: Stephen Levi Bainbridge, dob Aug 27, 1884 [?], real estate, nearest relative Emma Irene Bainbridge, both residing Chico, Butte, CA; registered same Sep 12, 1918.
~~~
Chico Enterprise-Record, Thursday, April 29, 1961: S.L. Bainbridge, Former Mayor of Chico, Dies at 77. Stephen L. Bainbridge, 77, former mayor of Chico, died in a local nursing home this morning following a lengthy illness.
Bainbridge, a native of Rackerby (Yuba County), was a member of the City Council in 1927-31 and 1937-39, during which he served two terms as mayor. He also was city treasurer in 1938-40.
A man who took an active interest in community affairs, Bainbridge was one of the planners of a city cemetery and was instrumental in helping to win voter approval of the acquisition of a site where Chico Junior High School is now located. He also served, 1958-60, on the Citizens Civic Center Committee.
Among his other interests were song-writing and baseball. Many of his songs were published. He was an ardent baseball fan and a particular supporter of the now defunct Sacramento Senators of the Pacific Coast League.
He was born Aug 27, 1887, to Werth and Eugenie B. Bainbridge, California pioneers. He received his education in Yuba County schools and in 1916 he married Emma J. [sic] Metz. She died in 1964.
Until moving to Chico in 1912, he worked as a gold miner in Yuba and Butte counties. In Chico he became a real estate and insurance broker, a business he pursued until his retirement in 1958.
He was a member of Chico Aerie No. 218, Fraternal Order of Eagles; past chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias and was active in the old Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge of Chico.
Survivors include four step-children: W.A. Allison of Rio Linda, Mrs. John College of Napa and N.W. Allison and Mrs. Alice J. Browne, both of Chico; three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Duensing and Mrs. Dee Dodge, both of Oroville, and Mrs. Arthur Metz of Chico, and a brother, Charles Bainbridge, also of Oroville. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Brusie Funeral Home.
"Introduction: P.G.S. [Paradise Genealogical Society] member Shirley Luckinbill was born in Oakland, California and raised in Chico. In the following article she shares childhood memories of her grandfather with us. A complete biographical sketch of Stephen Bainbridge appeared in the Vol. 22, No. 1-2, Genealogical Goldmine, Fall 1989.
"My grandfather, Stephen Levi Bainbridge was born Augut 27, 1887 in Rackerby, Yuba County, California. His father, Wourth Bainbridge crossed the Plains with his parents in 1859. The family settled at Paulinesville, Yuba County now known as Rackerby. On June 28, 1916 Stephen married my maternal grandmother, Emma Irene (Metz) Allison (whom I called Nan or Nana), a divorcee with four young children. Aice J. (Allison) Browne, my mother was one of those children.
"Although Stephen Bainbridge was my step-grandfather, I never thought of him as such; and with great affection, called him 'Daddy Steve." Emma died in 1964, and Stephen in 1965. They had no children.
"Daddy Steve's manner was relaxed and easy going. My earliest memory is of him scooping me up in his arms to 'protect' me from being reprimanded by Mother (which in all likelihood I probably deserved). Another early memory: Frequently, he and Nana would place me on a ledge in the kitchen of their home on East Eighth Street and measure my height. Daddy Steve was very tall and thin; and as a child I was tall and skinny, so I told everyone that I 'took after' my grandfather.
"Stephen Bainbridge was ambitious. As a young man he came to Chico, and began a lifelong career in real estate. His office was located on the second floor at 333 Main Street. The upstairs windows were ideal for viewing parades. We enjoyed a ring-side seat for these events. During the 20's, he became active in city government. He served on the Chico City Council and was elected mayor two terms. In 1937 during his second term, the movie 'Robin Hood' starring Errol Flynn was filmed in Bidwell Park, causing a lot of excitement in town. On Vallombrosia Avenue, crowds lined up along the fence to watch the filmming, including myself.
"In 1937 they sold their Eighth Street home, and purchased another at 468 E. Fifth Street. I lived there with them and Mother until I was married.
"I attended local schools, some of which are no more. Linden School now houses the Chico Unified School Ditrict offices. Oakdale is the continuation high school. Central Grammar School (originally Chico's first high school) stood on the site of the present Merriam Library CSU. All of these schools were within walking or cycling distance from our home, but on rainy days, Daddy Steve drove me to school before going to his office.
"Daddy Steve enjoyed making short trips in his automobile. He talked of traveling to Pikes Peak, and Revolutionary and Civil War battlegrounds, but would never drive that far. I'm sure he would have enjoyed viewing these places on TV or VCR, were they available then. Frequently, my grandparents, an aunt and uncle, and myself went on Sunday Drives. We rode to Rackerby, Cherokee, Bangor, and the Forbestown area where Daddy Steve was raised and had worked in the mines. We also visited the Shasta Dam during contruction. Other Sunday Drives were west of Chico towards the Sacramento River during the high water season. As I drive around Chico today, I often wonder what his reaction would be to the changes and growth in our city.
"I remember how much he loved music. He wrote songs and poetry; some of which were published, one song was about Mt. Lassen. He played the violin (fiddle) accompanied by other family members at the Saturday night dances at Pentz. This was where I learned to dance.
"I have pleasant memories of fun times with him at our summer cabin near Forest Ranch. I was his 'buddy' and helper of odd jobs, there and at home. He taught me to shoot a shotgun, and we hunted pheasant and quail together.
"He was an avid Chico Colt and Sacramento Solon fan, and we attended many local baseball games. When either team was on the road, he followed their games via the radio.
"Holidays were always special, particularly Thanksgiving and Christmas when all the relatives from out of town came home. He loved to tease us grandchildren and taught us poems to recite for our Christmas gatherings. Our birthdays were two days apart, sp Nana always prepared a special family dinner; and we celebrated together. When I married, Daddy Steve escorted me down the aisle.
"We were so close and it is wonderful to have memories of such a grandfather. I'm proud to have been the granddaughter of this man. He gave so much of himself to his family, business, and community; and he gave me a lifetime of delightful childhood memories." Source: Genealogical Goldmine Vol 25, No. 1, Spring 1992.
~~~
1900 census New York, Yuba, CA: Worth Bainbridge, aged 52, born Nov 1847, farmer, bp IA, both parents VA; Mary E. aged 38, born Apr 1862, married 17 years, seven children w/seven living, bp CA, both parents MO; Stephen L. aged 15, born Aug 1884; Katy aged 14, born Oct 1885; Charles aged 13, born May 1887; William aged 11, born Dec 1888; Mary aged 9, born Oct 1890; Ruby aged 7, born Apr 1893; Lilly E. aged 1, born Jan 1899 -- all born CA. They are living next door to Worth's mother, Elizabeth, and his other siblings; also nearby his sister, Cynthia Houghland and family.
1910 census New York, Yuba, CA: Worth Bainbridge, aged 63, farmer, bp IA, both parents IA; Mary E. aged 49, first marriage for both of 27 years, seven children w/ seven living, bp CA, both parents MO; Lily E. aged 11; Ruby E. aged 17; William M. aged 21; Stevan L. aged 25 -- all born CA.
WWI Draft Registration Cards 1917-1918: Stephen Levi Bainbridge, dob Aug 27, 1884 [?], real estate, nearest relative Emma Irene Bainbridge, both residing Chico, Butte, CA; registered same Sep 12, 1918.
~~~
Chico Enterprise-Record, Thursday, April 29, 1961: S.L. Bainbridge, Former Mayor of Chico, Dies at 77. Stephen L. Bainbridge, 77, former mayor of Chico, died in a local nursing home this morning following a lengthy illness.
Bainbridge, a native of Rackerby (Yuba County), was a member of the City Council in 1927-31 and 1937-39, during which he served two terms as mayor. He also was city treasurer in 1938-40.
A man who took an active interest in community affairs, Bainbridge was one of the planners of a city cemetery and was instrumental in helping to win voter approval of the acquisition of a site where Chico Junior High School is now located. He also served, 1958-60, on the Citizens Civic Center Committee.
Among his other interests were song-writing and baseball. Many of his songs were published. He was an ardent baseball fan and a particular supporter of the now defunct Sacramento Senators of the Pacific Coast League.
He was born Aug 27, 1887, to Werth and Eugenie B. Bainbridge, California pioneers. He received his education in Yuba County schools and in 1916 he married Emma J. [sic] Metz. She died in 1964.
Until moving to Chico in 1912, he worked as a gold miner in Yuba and Butte counties. In Chico he became a real estate and insurance broker, a business he pursued until his retirement in 1958.
He was a member of Chico Aerie No. 218, Fraternal Order of Eagles; past chancellor commander of the Knights of Pythias and was active in the old Fraternal Brotherhood Lodge of Chico.
Survivors include four step-children: W.A. Allison of Rio Linda, Mrs. John College of Napa and N.W. Allison and Mrs. Alice J. Browne, both of Chico; three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Duensing and Mrs. Dee Dodge, both of Oroville, and Mrs. Arthur Metz of Chico, and a brother, Charles Bainbridge, also of Oroville. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Brusie Funeral Home.
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