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William W. CALKINS was b. abt 1852 in Illinois the son of Isaac Gurnsey CALKINS (1825-1902) and Ann Martin BRIGGS (b. 1827). William was one of 4 children born to this couple including, William W.; Elmina G. “Minnie”; Mattie; and Norman CALKINS, all born between 1852 and 1871. William was the first telegraph operator in Idaho. William was married to Jane W. “Jennie” ALLINGTON (1861-1935) and had a son, Gurnsey Allington CALKINS (1884-1950). William died 26 Oct 1884 in Boise, ID and is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in Boise. After his death his son Gurnsey was adopted by his step-father Daniel FRENCH. Gurnsey died in 1950 and is also buried in the same cemetery as his father William.
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1860 census of Western, IL:
Isaac G. CALKINS, age 35, a Farmer
Anna CALKINS, wife, age 33
William CALKINS, age 8
A. CALKINS, age 6
Charles CALKINS, age 7 months
Mary GORDIN, age 18
1870 census of Chicago, IL:
Isaac G. CALKINS, age 44, an Agent, born NY
Anna M. CALKINS, age 43, Keeping House, born ME
William CALKINS, age 18, a Telegraph Operator, born IL
Minnie CALKINS, age 16, at School, born IL
Mattie CALKINS, age 2, at Home, born IL
1880 census of Boise City, ID:
William CALKINS, age 28, a Merchant, born IL, parents born NY/MA
I am hoping to locate someone from William’s family so that this wonderful old photograph can be returned to the care of his family. If you are a member of his family or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley


People in photo include: Grant Ulyesses Calkins, Theodosia Calkins, Eva Callista Calkins, Harvey Daniel Calkins, Juvie Calkins, William "Will" H. Calkins, and Benjamin Franklin Calkins


"This year for the first time tennis was made a major sport by the Student Body. Also for the first time a regular schedule of matches was arranged for the squad. Ted Merryweather of the AG Department consented to coach the boys, and under him they blossomed into a formidable squad...they met their ancient rivals, the Santa Cruz Cardinals, in a practice match. The Cards were swamped under a 14 to 3 score..."
Boys listed from left to right.
People in photo include: Coach Ted Merryweather, Clayton Calkins, Rodger Graves, Makato Kadatoni, and Harry Kwok
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