Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameEva May Tallman 
Birth14 Apr 1890, New York
Census9 Jun 1900, Cripple Creek, Teller Co, CO
Memoroll#129, pg 12
Census21 Apr 1910, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR
Memoroll#1285, pg 12
CensusJan 1920, Lower Rochester, Pershing Co, NV
Memoroll#1005, pg 6
Census10 Apr 1930, Emeryville, Alameda Co, CA
Memoroll#110 pg 6
Census15 Apr 1940, Emeryville, Alameda Co, CA
Memoroll#191, pg8
Census15 Apr 1950, Emeryville, Alameda Co, CA
Memoroll#131, pg 76
Death12 Aug 1990, Sacramento, Sacramento Co, CA
BurialMountain View Cem, Reno, Washoe Co, NV
Memo D-9-8 center
Occupationpoliceman
FatherSidney Ferdella Tallman (1862-1945)
MotherLucy Heaton (1864-1906)
Misc. Notes
By 1900, her parents has moved the family to Colorado, and they then progressed to Nevada in 1910. But at that time Eva was married to Roy R. Wright on 3 Mar 1910, and listed with him in Portland, OR in the April 1910 census. Her daughter Bessie was born the next year in Nevada, but then died in California in 1913.
Married Carl H. Mayer on 19 Sep 1917 and listed with him in 1920 Nevada census.
Married Leonard G. Hale on 21 Jul 1927, and was listed with him and son Carl Mayer in 1930 census for Emeryville, CA. It states she was first married at age 20 (1910).
She (50, NY) and Leonard (50, VT) are still in Emeryville in 1940, where he is working as a Policeman, with step-son Carl Mayer (18, NV) living with them, and still there in 1950.
She was Mrs. Walter Larsen of Emeryville, CA when she visited her sister Bessie in Reno in 1959, suggesting that they were married after his wife’s death in 1956, and before 1959.
And that is the name she had at the time of her death.
Married Carl H. Mayer on 19 Sep 1917 and listed with him in 1920 Nevada census.
Married Leonard G. Hale on 21 Jul 1927, and was listed with him and son Carl Mayer in 1930 census for Emeryville, CA. It states she was first married at age 20 (1910).
She (50, NY) and Leonard (50, VT) are still in Emeryville in 1940, where he is working as a Policeman, with step-son Carl Mayer (18, NV) living with them, and still there in 1950.
She was Mrs. Walter Larsen of Emeryville, CA when she visited her sister Bessie in Reno in 1959, suggesting that they were married after his wife’s death in 1956, and before 1959.
And that is the name she had at the time of her death.
Spouses
Birth3 Oct 1880, Reno, Washoe Co, NV
Death18 Dec 1954, Riverside Co, CA
BurialRose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co, CA
MemoMyrtle Lawn, Section 9 Lot 5408 Grave/Niche 1 Entrance Gate 14
OccupationFireman
Misc. Notes
His father, John, was from Ireland
Listed as a fireman in the stationary business in 1910 Oregon census.
Remarried to Irene Gladys _____ by 1917, and listed with her and daughter in 1920 Fresno, CA census.
Listed as a fireman in the stationary business in 1910 Oregon census.
Remarried to Irene Gladys _____ by 1917, and listed with her and daughter in 1920 Fresno, CA census.
Marriage3 Mar 1910
Divorce
ChildrenBessie M. (Died as Child) (1911-1913)
Birth5 Aug 1878, Rockford, Winnebago Co, IL
Death4 Dec 1952, Las Vegas, Clark Co, NV
BurialWoodlawn Cem, Las Vegas, Clark Co, NV
MemoSection O, space 153
Occupationminer
Misc. Notes
His parents were from Germany, and he was listed as Henry Mayer in 1880. And he was listed as Charles H. Mayer on his marriage record to Eva May (Tallman) Wright.
He was living in Humbolt Co, NV with wife Eva in 1918, when registering for WWI Draft.
Listed as Carl H. Mayer in 1920 census as a silver miner, with his wife Eva.
He was living in Las Vegas in 1942 when registering for the WWII draft.
Listed as "Charley" The Amargosa Prospector on his headstone.
He was living in Humbolt Co, NV with wife Eva in 1918, when registering for WWI Draft.
Listed as Carl H. Mayer in 1920 census as a silver miner, with his wife Eva.
He was living in Las Vegas in 1942 when registering for the WWII draft.
Listed as "Charley" The Amargosa Prospector on his headstone.
Marriage19 Sep 1917, Carson City, NV
Divorce
ChildrenCarl Preston (1921-2001)
Birth6 Nov 1884, Lower Waterford, Caledonia Co, VT
Death15 Apr 1951, San Francisco, CA
OccupationRiveter, Policeman
Misc. Notes
Listed in Alameda in 1918 and Oakland in 1920 as a riveter in the shipyard, with wife Nellie (39, NY) parents born Canada. He was listed with wife Nellie as late as 1926.
Then listed in the city directory with wife Eva by 1928.
Living in Emeryville in 1930 with wife Eva and stepson Carl Mayer, working as a traffic officer, where is says he was first married at age 22 (1906).
Living in Emeryville, CA in 1942 and listed as Leonard George Hale for the WWII draft registration. It lists Bessie Hansen as his point of contact, in spite of being married to Eva and still listed with her there in 1950.
Then listed in the city directory with wife Eva by 1928.
Living in Emeryville in 1930 with wife Eva and stepson Carl Mayer, working as a traffic officer, where is says he was first married at age 22 (1906).
Living in Emeryville, CA in 1942 and listed as Leonard George Hale for the WWII draft registration. It lists Bessie Hansen as his point of contact, in spite of being married to Eva and still listed with her there in 1950.
Marriage21 Jul 1927, Santa Cruz Co, CA
Birth21 Jun 1892, Berkeley, Alameda Co, CA
Death28 Dec 1966, Fremont, Alameda Co, CA
Burial31 Dec 1966, Mountain View Cem, Oakland, Alameda Co, CA
MemoMM CLM 155, 8, 1
Misc. Notes
He is more generally listed as Walter E. Larsen, but some records are under Larson.
He is listed as Walter Larson in 1900, with his parents Christian Larson (Mar 1844, NOR) and Anna Carlson (Sep 1860, NOR) married 19 yrs. It shows his birth as Jun 1892, which is also listed in the SSDI and WWII draft registration. However his WWI draft registration lists his birth in 1891, as does the Calif Death Index.
Still with his parents in Oakland in 1910.
Apparently first married to Dollie Marie Jackson Larsen (1885 - 1956) before he was remarried to Eva, most likely after Dollie’s death.
[Obituary]
LARSEN, Walter E., suddenly in Fremont, December 28, 1966, of 1037 43rd Street, Emeryville, loving husband of Eva May Larsen; loving father of Mrs. William May of Alameda, Mrs. Hap Kolmodin of Oakland, Mrs. Don Walker of Palos Verdes, Mrs. Art Handy of Dos Palos and Mrs. Bud Flint of Ventura; loving grandfather of nine grandchildren; loving brother of Mrs. Allis Banks of San Leandro and Mrs. Earl Barnett of Brookdale. A native of Berkeley. A member of Alameda Rod and Gun Club.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral Saturday, December 31, at 2 pm from the Chapel of the Oaks, Oakland Mortuary, 3007 Telegraph Avenue.
He is listed as Walter Larson in 1900, with his parents Christian Larson (Mar 1844, NOR) and Anna Carlson (Sep 1860, NOR) married 19 yrs. It shows his birth as Jun 1892, which is also listed in the SSDI and WWII draft registration. However his WWI draft registration lists his birth in 1891, as does the Calif Death Index.
Still with his parents in Oakland in 1910.
Apparently first married to Dollie Marie Jackson Larsen (1885 - 1956) before he was remarried to Eva, most likely after Dollie’s death.
[Obituary]
LARSEN, Walter E., suddenly in Fremont, December 28, 1966, of 1037 43rd Street, Emeryville, loving husband of Eva May Larsen; loving father of Mrs. William May of Alameda, Mrs. Hap Kolmodin of Oakland, Mrs. Don Walker of Palos Verdes, Mrs. Art Handy of Dos Palos and Mrs. Bud Flint of Ventura; loving grandfather of nine grandchildren; loving brother of Mrs. Allis Banks of San Leandro and Mrs. Earl Barnett of Brookdale. A native of Berkeley. A member of Alameda Rod and Gun Club.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral Saturday, December 31, at 2 pm from the Chapel of the Oaks, Oakland Mortuary, 3007 Telegraph Avenue.