Yolo County CA Archives Biographies.....Kincheloe, Z. B. 1823 - 
************************************************
Copyright.  All rights reserved.
http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm
http://www.usgwarchives.net/ca/cafiles.htm
************************************************

File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by:
Joy Fisher sdgenweb@yahoo.com December 13, 2005, 10:23 pm

Author: Tom Gregory

Z. B. KINCHELOE

   In the minds of our pioneers who obeyed the "call of the west" there must
have existed a feeling akin to that which filled the hearts of Columbus and his
followers when they boldly launched their crafts upon the great unknown sea;
secretly somewhat fearful, yet possessing sufficient faith to risk their lives
in the attempt to establish beyond peradventure of a doubt the truth that there
did exist behind that endless stretch of water another land—and not the end of
the world, either.

   Among those who laboriously made their way to California in the early days
was Z. B. Kincheloe, who was born in 1823 in Howard county, Mo., and who passed
his early manhood years in Cooper county. In 1845, when he was scarcely
twenty-two years of age, he married Miss Victorine Barnes, a charming young lady
of the neighborhood, and the young people continued their residence in Missouri
until 1854, when they joined a "settlers' movement" which for some time had been
agitating the community and started west with a large train of wagons drawn by
oxen. The travelers hopefully believed that the trip would occupy not more than
three months, but the end of that period found them still plodding onward, their
goal far in the distance. The tales of this journey are many and interesting,
being well spiced with both love and danger, for more than one romance sprang to
life along the trail of the pioneers, and, too, the travelers can recall many
instances when the Indians surrounded them, serious results being averted by the
tactful advances of the white men. Gifts of provisions and articles pleasing to
the eye of the Red Man were proffered and in each case the party was allowed to
proceed in peace. Ere the last camp was called five months had elapsed since the
wagons wended their way out of the village in Missouri, amid the anxious
"Godspeeds" of the friends and relatives gathered to witness their departure.

    The Kincheloes settled in Yolo county, five miles southwest of Woodland, and
proceeded to diligently improve their land. Prosperity marked them for her
own—as she ever does those who earnestly seek her—and for thirty-three years
they lived happily in their new home. In 1887 Mrs. Kincheloe, who had always
been a devoted wife and a tender mother, went to her well-earned rest. After his
wife's death Mr. Kincheloe continued to reside on the home place, retiring from
active labor several years ago. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Kincheloe are: Mrs.
Mary J. Hartley, of Berkeley; Mrs. Martha Browning, deceased; Mrs. Isabel
Matheson, of Contra Costa county; Mrs. Grace Howard, who resides at the old
home; Mrs. Eva Craig, deceased; and John, who has charge of the ranch, with his
nephew, Homer Howard. The farm consists of an entire section and is well adapted
to grain and alfalfa, both having been raised extensively for years. Mr.
Kincheloe also established a small dairy some years ago. Since his wife died his
home has been presided over by his daughter, Mrs. Grace Howard, who ministers to
his comforts.

    Mr. Kincheloe proudly affirms that he is the possessor not only of forty-two
grandchildren, but of forty great-grandchildren. He is a member of the Masonic
order and is a prominent and much-loved citizen of the community which has been
his home for so many years.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from

HISTORY OF YOLO COUNTY CALIFORNIA
WITH
Biographical Sketches
OF
The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been Identified With Its Growth
and Development From the Early Days to the Present

HISTORY BY
TOM GREGORY
AND OTHER WELL KNOWN WRITERS
ILLUSTRATED COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME

HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA [1913]




File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ca/yolo/bios/kinchelo163nbs.txt

This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/cafiles/

File size: 4.3 Kb