Yolo County
Biographies
FREDERICK KACHIES
FREDERICK KACHIES. Although he came to the United States without
means and with no knowledge of the English language, Mr. Kachies has
improved his opportunities so carefully that now he ranks among the prosperous
German-American farmers of Yolo county. The property which he now owns and the
nucleus of which he acquired by purchase in 1884 consists of three hundred and
fifteen acres in one body, adjacent to the town of Dunnigan
and well adapted for the raising of grain and hay, his specialties. In many respects the ranch is among the best
in the vicinity, and that this is true may be
attributed wholly to the painstaking efforts of the present owner.
A native of Prussia, born April 10,
1852, Mr. Kachies is the eldest child and only son among the three
children of John and Mary (Ehlert) Kachies, natives
and lifelong resident of Prussia. Like
all German boys, he received fair educational advantages in the schools of his
native land. On starting out in the world
for himself, in 1875 he came to America and proceeded directly to California,
where he joined an uncle in the vicinity of Sacramento. After having gained a
knowledge of ranching in the west as his uncle’s assistant he rented a
tract from S. W. Woodland and took up independent work, remaining on
the place for three years. With the
savings of that period he invested in land, his first purchase consisting of
one hundred and fifty-five acres, the title to which he acquired in September
of 1884. Since then he has bought adjoining
land, so that he now owns three hundred and fifteen acres in the suburbs of the
town. The degree of success which he has
attained speaks much for his persevering industry and good management. Trained in childhood to habits of frugality
and industry, he exercised these qualities in the attainment of his present
prosperity, and deserves praiseworthy mention by reason of his exemplary
attributes of character.
It was not until after he came to
America that Mr. Kachies established a home of his own and his marriage,
which occurred in Sacramento, united him with Miss Mary Henley, who was born in
Nevada and died in Yolo county in 1898, leaving two
children, Augusta R. and Fred Edward.
Reared in the Lutheran faith and confirmed as a member of that denomination
while a boy in his native country, Mr. Kachies has remained faithful to
the teachings of the church and supports its doctrines. Thoroughly American in his sympathies, loyal
to the land of his adoption though still cherishing his mother country in fond
recollection, he has made a study of our form of government and the principles
underlying our nation, and has given his allegiance to the Republican party. In fraternal
relations he holds membership with the Ancient Order of United Workmen at
Woodland.
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Toole.]
Frederick
Kachies
1894
Feb 27, Woodland Daily Democrat, P3, Woodland, California
All
Around the County
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Fred
Kachies, my good German friend, was in town yesterday.
1896
Apr 10, Woodland Daily Democrat, P3, Woodland, California
All
Around the County
<snipped>
J.
N. Decker and Fred Kachies went to Woodland yesterday.
1896
Apr 11, Woodland Daily Democrat, P3, Woodland, California
Republican
Primaries
Dissatisfaction
Because Chairman Gaddis Called no Caucus
The
A.P.A. Element Will Capture the Convention ad Relegate the Old Leaders to a
Backseat.
As
predicted by the Democrat a few days ago, the A.P.A. has captured the
Republican primary in this city. The
old-liners discovered Friday that they were done for and that all opposition
would be fruitless. <snipped> It was expected that Yolo county delegates
would favor A. Hochheimer as a delegate to the
national convention, but the general opinion is that the Woodland delegation to
the county convention will be opposed to him.
If there was any caucus held, it was a very quiet affair. There was an understanding of some kind,
however, as tickets were printed in the forenoon. They are as follows, and there is no doubt
but they will be elected:
<snipped> Dunnigan – Fred
Kachies, George Henle, P. W. Clipp
and Peter Peterson. <snipped>
1896
Apr 21, Woodland Daily Democrat, P3, Woodland, California
Dunnigan Dots
Mrs.
Fred Kachies and Mrs. M. Nolan, who are on the sick list, are not getting along
as well as expected.
1896
Apr 28, Woodland Daily Democrat, P3, Woodland, California
Drs.
Kier and Provins came up from Woodland this morning
to hold another consultation with Dr. Rathburn in the
case of Mrs. Fred Kachies, who is dangerously ill.
1986
May 29, Woodland Daily Democrat, P3, Woodland, California
Mrs.
George Henle arrived from Davisville
on the noon train, to attend to her sister, Mrs. Fred Kachies, who is still
very sick.
1896
Jun 11, Woodland Daily Democrat, P3, Woodland, California
Mrs.
Fred Kachies does not show any signs of improvement.
1896
Jun 26, Woodland Daily Democrat, P3, Woodland, California
The
condition of Mrs. Kachies has taken a sudden change for the worse.
1897
Sep 15, Woodland Daily Democrat, P4, Woodland, California
Mrs.
Fred Kachies left for San Francisco this afternoon.
1903
Oct 6, Woodland Daily Democrat, P4, Woodland, California
The
Supervisors
Claims
for the Month Audited and Allowed
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The
board of supervisors met in regular session Monday afternoon. All the members were present. The following claims were audited and allowed:
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Road
District No. 3
<snipped>
Fred
kachies, roadwork . . . $84.00
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1904
Nov 16, Woodland Daily Democrat, P1, Woodland, California
Fred
Kachies was down from Dunnigan Tuesday afternoon.
1908
Mar 18, Woodland Daily Democrat, P1, Woodland, California
Miss
Alice Nason, Fred Kachies and William Bemmerly came down from Dunnigan
this morning.
1908
Nov 10, Woodland Daily Democrat, P1, Woodland, California
Mrs.
M. T. Emmart, George Cobb, Mrs. I. N. Decker and Fred
Kachies returned to Dunnigan this morning.
1916
Jun 28, Woodland Daily Democrat, P6, Woodland, California
Days
Gone By as Told by “Democrat” Fiels
Twenty
Years Ago Today –
Died – At Dunnigan, Mrs.
Fred Kachies.
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1921
Jun 26, Woodland Daily Democrat, P6, Woodland, California
Happenings
25 Years Ago Today
<snipped>
Mrs.
Fred Kachies of Dunnigan has passed away. It is a sad death.
1923
Oct 11, Woodland Daily Democrat, P1, Woodland, California
Fred
Kachies, Dunnigan pioneer, stopped over in Woodland
Wednesday night, en route home after a few days spent in Sacramento.
1926
Apr 16, Woodland Daily Democrat, P4, Woodland, California
Fred
Kachies, prominent Dunnigan farmer, is in this city
today.
1929
Apr 29, Woodland Daily Democrat, P3, Woodland, California
Fred
Kachies, who recently narrowly escaped injury when his car turned over on a
curve just outside of town, has had the automobile returned looking “as good as
new”, from the repair shop of the Buick agency in Woodland.
1929
May 13, Woodland Daily Democrat, P4, Woodland, California
Among
the Woodland shoppers Saturday were Albertis Goodin, Mr. and Mrs. J. Welch, Walter Duncalf,
Mr. and Mrs. A. Brown, Doris Stetson, Mrs. Will Morris, Mrs. W. e. Hiatt, Mrs. Merciel Rholes, Miss Pauline
Paul, John Justis, and Fred Kachies.
1929
Sep 7, The Petaluma Argus-Courier, P4, Petaluma,
California
Woodland
Man Auto Victim
Woodland,
Sept. 7 (UP) Fred Kachies, Sr., 79, prominent land owner and rancher of this
district, is dead today after being struck by an automobile as he was walking
across the state highway last night. The
aged man received a fractured skull and died while en route to a hospital. Matt M. Nardiselli
was driving the machine which hit Kachies.
He was not held by authorities.
1929
Sep 12, Woodland Daily Democrat, P5, Woodland, California
Mr.
Howard Bonebrake of Benicia, who came to attend the
funeral of her brother-in-law, Fred Kachies, of Dunnigan,
spent the day Wednesday with her niece, Mrs. O. E. Bruhn.
1929
Sep 12, Woodland Daily Democrat, P2, Woodland, California
Kachies
Estate Worth $40,000
Fred
Kachies, Sr., who died last Friday from injuries received in a highway
automobile accident, left an estate valued at $40,000. The will, which was executed January 27,
1928, was filed in superior court here Wednesday by Fred Kachies, Jr., Augusta
R. Hill of Sacramento, a daughter, shares the estate with the petitioner. The will of Kachies was filed with two others
by Attorney C. C. McDonald.
1929
Oct 1, Woodland Daily Democrat, P7, Woodland, California
Notice
to Creditors
Notice
is hereby given by the undersigned executor of the last Will and Testament of
Fred Kachies, also called Frederick Kachies, deceased, to the creditors of, and
all persons having claims against said deceased, to file their claims with the
necessary vouchers, within six months next after the first publication of this
notice, in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County of Yolo,
State of California, or to exhibit them within the same time with the necessary
vouchers, to said executor at the law offices of Gaddis & McDonald, Rooms
301-304, Porter Building, Woodland, California, the same being the place for
the transaction of the business of said estate in the County of Yolo. The first publication of this Notice was made
on the 24th day of September, 1929. Fred
E. Kachies, Executor of the last Will and Testament of Fred Kachies, also
called Frederick Kachies, Deceased.
Gaddis & McDonald, Attorneys for Executor. Sep24-oct1-8-15-22.
1932
May 9, Riverside Daily Press, P1, Riverside, California
One
Killed, Two Hurt in Woodland Accident
Woodland,
May 9 (U) Ernest E. Gray, 58, of Clear Lake, was instantly killed and two other
persons were injured when his automobile and a car driven by Fred A. Kachies,
43, Dunnigan rancher, collided late last night on the
Sacramento-Woodland river high way near here.
Grey’s wife, Mrs. Julia Grey, 54, and Kachies were brought to a local
hospital where physicians said their injuries were not critical.
1941
Aug 5, Sacramento Bee, P15, Sacramento, California
Elliott
Will Hearing is Set for Tomorrow
Superior
Judge Malcolm C. Glenn will continue a hearing at 10 a.m. tomorrow regarding
the administration of the $180,000 estate of the late Emma E. Elliott. Special letters of administration are sought
by both Mrs. Catherine R. Saunders of Sacramento, a cousin of the late Miss
Elliott, and by Clement Manners, Miss Elliott’s court appointed guardian. Earl D. Desmond and Bryte
M. Peterson, as council[sic] for Mrs. Saunders,
contended in court late yesterday she should be the administrator because of
being the nearest relative. Sumner Mering, attorney for Manners, said his client is named in
the will signed last December by Miss Elliott and should be given
preference. Mrs. Saunders also is
contesting the document which names as heirs in addition to herself and her
brother, John Dooley, two second cousins, Mrs. Augusta R. Hill and Fred
Kachies. In 1933 Clements was appointed
guardian after the court had found Miss Elliott incompetent to handle her
business affairs. Miss Elliott and her
spinster sister, the late Rose Elliott, were the daughters of Fred Elliott,
early day Sacramento freighter and wagon maker.
1942
Jul 25, Sacramento Bee, P8, Sacramento, California
Hearing
on Estate of Emma Elliott is Scheduled Monday
A petition for the final distribution of
the $201,806 estate of Emma Elliott, who died in July, 194, will be heard in
the superior court Monday afternoon before Judge Malcolm C. Glenn. A report of Clement Manners, the executor, shows cash account receipts totaling $88,260 since last
December and disbursements totaling $38,530.
Cash on hand totals $49,729. The
petitioner asks that the estate be distributed to the beneficiaries under an
agreement signed last November. The
beneficiaries are Catherine Rose Saunders, John F. Dooley, Fred Kachies and
Augusta Hill. However, a sum of $8,000
is asked to be set aside to pay additional federal inheritance taxes and income
taxes. Miss Elliott was the daughter of
Fred Elliott, a pioneer Sacramento wagon maker.
At one stage of the proceedings Mrs. Saunders, a cousin of the deceased,
contested the estate but withdrew her objections after the agreement was
executed in November.
Transcribed by Donna Toole.
Source: History
of the State of California & Biographical Record of Coast Counties,
California by Prof. J. M. Guinn, A. M., Pages 636-637. The Chapman Publishing
Co., Chicago, 1904.
© 2017 Donna Toole.
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