Daniel Worman French, Biographical Timeline (1925-1999)
Nov 29, 2021 23:58:39 GMT
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Post by camfaults on Nov 29, 2021 23:58:39 GMT
PCSO Deputy Leiber typed Daniel French's middle name as "Workman." Genealogical research using Ancestry.com and Newspapers.com shows his birth name as "Daniel Worman French." Worman was his mother's maiden name.
Daniel Worman French was born in Chico, Butte, CA, on 13 Sep 1925, to Mervin and Nellie (Worman) French. (Source: Ancestry.com. California Birth Index, 1905-1995.)
7 Apr 1930: [Age 4] French/Worman family recorded on the census living at 71 2nd Ave., Chico, Butte, CA; father employed as a sales manager at a department store, owned house valued at $1800 ; employed by Montgomery Ward & Co. since moving to Chico about 1927, for several years until about 1936 when he was employed by the Diamond Match Co. until illness that led to his death in 1942 (Source: Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census.)
9 Apr 1940: [Age 14] French/Worman family recorded on the census living at 1309 Normal St., Chico, Butte, CA; father employed as a machinist at a box factory, rented home valued at $5 (Source: Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census)
7 May 1942: The Chico Record publishes article announcing the Chico High School Band will play at the City Plaza on 8 May 1942, Dan French listed among the personnel to play horns (Source: Chico Record, 7 May 1942, “High School Band to Play Second City Plaza Concert This Afternoon,” page 5.)
6 Jun 1942: Father, Mervin W. French, dies in Butte, CA (born 15 Apr 1880, PA); resident of Chico for 17 years, Diamond Match employee; died at his home following a lengthy illness; interment at Paradise Cemetery, Paradise, Butte, CA (Source: Chico Enterprise (Chico, CA), 8 June 1942, “Mervin French Taken by Death,” page 3; Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997.)
15 Sep 1943: [Age 18] WWII Draft Card for Daniel Worman French, at Senator Theatre Building, 509 Main Street, Chico, CA; 1309 South Normal Ave., Chico, Butte, CA (place of residence); Section 413, USMSTS, Avalon, Los Angeles, CA (mailing address); Mrs. Nellie French, 1309 South Normal Ave., Chico, CA (name and address of person who will always know your address); War Shipping Administration, USMS, Avalon, CA (employer’s name and address); white (race), 5’7” (height), 135 (weight), ruddy (complexion), brown eyes, brown hair, ¾-inch scar front throat, ½-inch scar base left middle finger, dog bit left leg (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.)
11 Apr 1944: The Chico Record announces that local resident, Mrs. Norma Petersen, received a telegram from her brother, Dan W. French, (“Danny” son of Mrs. Mervin W. French, 1309 Chestnut), of the U.S. Merchant Marines, it was the first word the family has received from him since February (Source: Chico Record, 11 April 1944, “Word Received from Marine Dan French,” page 8.)
21 Feb 1946: WWII Army enlistment, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA; Private First Class (rank), Regular Army; listed residence as Butte, CA; single, with dependents; 2 years of high school (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; service #39442928.)
27 Dec 1947: Daniel W. French, 22, of Chico, and Evelyn Lucille Baker, 20, of Redding, married in Reno, NV; Evelyn is a graduate of the Shasta Union High School; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Snow, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, attended the couple; the couple will make their home in Redding (Source: Chico Record, 30 December 1947, Marriage Licenses, page 5; Sacramento Bee, 10 January 1948, “Newlyweds Are Feted,” page 16; Evelyn Lucille Baker, born 14 May 1927, Fresno, CA, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.)
31 Dec 1947: New Year’s Eve; Daniel French and new wife, Evelyn, honored at a reception in the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Baker (Source: Sacramento Bee, 10 January 1948, “Newlyweds Are Feted,” page 16.)
4 Jan 1949: Birth of daughter, Deborah Diane French, in Shasta, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. California Birth Index, 1905-1995.)
14 Oct 1950: Birth of daughter, Denice Danelle French, in Shasta, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. California Birth Index, 1905-1995.)
1951: Daniel W. (Evelyn L.) French, driver, h2448 Court, Redding, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, city directory for Redding, California, 1951, page 83.
1953: Daniel W. (Evelyn L.) French, driver at Meeks Milling, h834 State, Redding, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, city directory for Redding, California, 1953, p. 86; Note: owner of Meek Milling, Charles C. Meek Lumber Co.)
1 Oct 1962: Birth of daughter, Danelle D. French, in Shasta, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. California Birth Index, 1905-1995.)
Mar 1968: Preliminary dissolution for divorce of Daniel W. French, born in 1925, and Evelyn L. Baker, born in 1927, in Santa Clara County (Source: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Divorce Index, 1966-1984; case number 203991, state file #027234.)
1969: Daniel W. French living in Sunnyvale; had purchased a Sambo’s Coffee Shop franchise and relocated to Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, CA, to operate the restaurant, sold after two years, and Evelyn began working at a bank (Source: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997; Find a Grave, memorial page for Nellie Mae Worman French (10 Aug 1884–17 May 1969), www.findagrave.com/memorial/228290393/nellie-mae-french; obituary for Evelyn Lucille Baker French, www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/redding/name/evelyn-french-obituary?id=7907311)
17 May 1969: Mother, Nellie Mae French, 84, dies in Sacramento (born 10 Aug 1884, PA); interment at Paradise Cemetery, Paradise, Butte, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997; Find a Grave, memorial page for Nellie Mae Worman French (10 Aug 1884–17 May 1969), www.findagrave.com/memorial/228290393/nellie-mae-french)
1970: French family returned to Anderson, Evelyn would achieve the position of manager for Humboldt Federal Savings and Loan (obituary for Evelyn Lucille Baker French, www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/redding/name/evelyn-french-obituary?id=7907311)
1974: Daniel W. (Evelyn) lumber grader Redding Pallet & Reel, h3115 Sharon Ave., Anderson, 365-3440 (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, city directory for 1974, Redding, page 212.)
9 Sep 1976: Feather River Bulletin publishes Dan French’s ad for daily or Sunday only deliveries of the San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, and Nevada State Journal (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 9 September 1976, advertisement, page 13.)
29 Dec 1976: Feather River Bulletin lists Daniel French, Quincy, parking, $5, on court docket (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 29 December 1976, Court docket, page 5A.)
1977: Daniel W. & Evelyn French, lumber grader Redding Pallet & Reel, h3115 Sharon Ave (Anderson), 365-3440 (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, city directory for Redding, 1977, page 223.)
Nov 1977: Preliminary dissolution for divorce of Daniel W. French, born in 1925, divorced Evelyn L. Baker, born in 1927, in Plumas County (Source: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Divorce Index, 1966-1984; case number 009437, state file #166423.)
21 Dec 1977: Feather River Bulletin publishes list of upcoming anniversaries, Dan and Evelyn French listed for Tues., Dec. 27 (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 21 December 1977, Anniversaries, page 5.)
Feb 1978: Daniel French living in Quincy, CA (Source: Chico Enterprise-Record, 18 February 1978, Obituaries – Norma Peterson, page 3.)
1979: French reported to Plumas County Sheriff’s Office for child molestation; Case 79-3676. (Source: Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, 1 Jul 1980, 288 PC (lewd & lascivious), report by Officer Leiber; Glenna Sue Sharp reported Daniel Workman French, age 54, put his hand inside daughter Tina’s jeans, at the Claremont Trailer Park, Quincy, on 1 Jul 1980.)
19 Aug 1979: Ex-wife, Evelyn Baker, 52, marries David E. Darrah, 58, in Tehama County (Source: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985.)
8 Sep 1980: Feather River Bulletin publishes list of upcoming birthdays, Dan French listed for Sept. 13 (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 8 September 1980, Birthdays, page 4.)
14 May 1980: Feather River Bulletin publishes Dan French’s classified ad for a newspaper carrier, small car necessary, in Portola area (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 14 May 1980, classifieds – help wanted, page 24.)
Jul 1980: Resided at #8, Downtown Trailer Park, Quincy, CA (Source: Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, 1 Jul 1980, 288 PC (lewd & lascivious), report by Officer Leiber; Glenna Sue Sharp reported Daniel Workman French, age 54, put his hand inside daughter Tina’s jeans, at the Claremont Trailer Park, Quincy, on 1 Jul 1980.)
1 July 1980: PCSO Deputy Leiber visits the Sharp residence at 10 ½ Claremont Trailer Park (1958 E Claremont Way), Quincy, to take report from Tina Sharp, 11, and 8-year-old female friend who alleged molestation, also present were Sue Sharp and Nancy , mother of unnamed female minor ; Tina alleged that Daniel Worman French, 54, #8 Downtown Trailer Park, Quincy, kissed both girls, placed his hands down their jeans, showed them a Playboy magazine, offered to pay them if they posed nude ; earlier that day, at 6:30 p.m., French asked Sue Sharp’s permission to take Tina, 11, and her 8-year-old friend to Thrifty Drug, located in the Plumas Pines Shopping Center, Quincy (50 E Main St.), for ice cream; further action to be taken by District Attorney, French had prior Case 79-3676.
7 Jul 1980: Tina Sharp and 8-year-old friend interviewed and audio recorded by PCSO Clerk Helen Dotson about 1 Jul 1980 incident with Daniel French; further action to be taken by District Attorney
10 Sep 1980: Feather River Bulletin publishes list of upcoming birthdays, Dan French listed for Sept. 13 (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 10 September 1980, Birthdays, page 10.)
1980 (date unknown): Daniel French, the man arrested for molesting Tina Sharp, moves to Maggie W-----‘s Maple Leaf Bar in Belden (Source: Keddie Timeline found online)
Undated: Residence listed as 1590 Shasta St., Anderson, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2.)
Undated: Residence listed as 1551 Spruce St., Anderson, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2.)
Undated: Residence listed as 600 ½ Central, Kent, WA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2.)
18 Jun 1999: Dies, last residence was Redding, Shasta, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; SS# 566-22-7550.)
Daniel Worman French was born in Chico, Butte, CA, on 13 Sep 1925, to Mervin and Nellie (Worman) French. (Source: Ancestry.com. California Birth Index, 1905-1995.)
7 Apr 1930: [Age 4] French/Worman family recorded on the census living at 71 2nd Ave., Chico, Butte, CA; father employed as a sales manager at a department store, owned house valued at $1800 ; employed by Montgomery Ward & Co. since moving to Chico about 1927, for several years until about 1936 when he was employed by the Diamond Match Co. until illness that led to his death in 1942 (Source: Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census.)
9 Apr 1940: [Age 14] French/Worman family recorded on the census living at 1309 Normal St., Chico, Butte, CA; father employed as a machinist at a box factory, rented home valued at $5 (Source: Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census)
7 May 1942: The Chico Record publishes article announcing the Chico High School Band will play at the City Plaza on 8 May 1942, Dan French listed among the personnel to play horns (Source: Chico Record, 7 May 1942, “High School Band to Play Second City Plaza Concert This Afternoon,” page 5.)
6 Jun 1942: Father, Mervin W. French, dies in Butte, CA (born 15 Apr 1880, PA); resident of Chico for 17 years, Diamond Match employee; died at his home following a lengthy illness; interment at Paradise Cemetery, Paradise, Butte, CA (Source: Chico Enterprise (Chico, CA), 8 June 1942, “Mervin French Taken by Death,” page 3; Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997.)
15 Sep 1943: [Age 18] WWII Draft Card for Daniel Worman French, at Senator Theatre Building, 509 Main Street, Chico, CA; 1309 South Normal Ave., Chico, Butte, CA (place of residence); Section 413, USMSTS, Avalon, Los Angeles, CA (mailing address); Mrs. Nellie French, 1309 South Normal Ave., Chico, CA (name and address of person who will always know your address); War Shipping Administration, USMS, Avalon, CA (employer’s name and address); white (race), 5’7” (height), 135 (weight), ruddy (complexion), brown eyes, brown hair, ¾-inch scar front throat, ½-inch scar base left middle finger, dog bit left leg (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.)
11 Apr 1944: The Chico Record announces that local resident, Mrs. Norma Petersen, received a telegram from her brother, Dan W. French, (“Danny” son of Mrs. Mervin W. French, 1309 Chestnut), of the U.S. Merchant Marines, it was the first word the family has received from him since February (Source: Chico Record, 11 April 1944, “Word Received from Marine Dan French,” page 8.)
21 Feb 1946: WWII Army enlistment, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA; Private First Class (rank), Regular Army; listed residence as Butte, CA; single, with dependents; 2 years of high school (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946; service #39442928.)
27 Dec 1947: Daniel W. French, 22, of Chico, and Evelyn Lucille Baker, 20, of Redding, married in Reno, NV; Evelyn is a graduate of the Shasta Union High School; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Snow, brother-in-law and sister of the bride, attended the couple; the couple will make their home in Redding (Source: Chico Record, 30 December 1947, Marriage Licenses, page 5; Sacramento Bee, 10 January 1948, “Newlyweds Are Feted,” page 16; Evelyn Lucille Baker, born 14 May 1927, Fresno, CA, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.)
31 Dec 1947: New Year’s Eve; Daniel French and new wife, Evelyn, honored at a reception in the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Baker (Source: Sacramento Bee, 10 January 1948, “Newlyweds Are Feted,” page 16.)
4 Jan 1949: Birth of daughter, Deborah Diane French, in Shasta, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. California Birth Index, 1905-1995.)
14 Oct 1950: Birth of daughter, Denice Danelle French, in Shasta, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. California Birth Index, 1905-1995.)
1951: Daniel W. (Evelyn L.) French, driver, h2448 Court, Redding, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, city directory for Redding, California, 1951, page 83.
1953: Daniel W. (Evelyn L.) French, driver at Meeks Milling, h834 State, Redding, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, city directory for Redding, California, 1953, p. 86; Note: owner of Meek Milling, Charles C. Meek Lumber Co.)
1 Oct 1962: Birth of daughter, Danelle D. French, in Shasta, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. California Birth Index, 1905-1995.)
Mar 1968: Preliminary dissolution for divorce of Daniel W. French, born in 1925, and Evelyn L. Baker, born in 1927, in Santa Clara County (Source: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Divorce Index, 1966-1984; case number 203991, state file #027234.)
1969: Daniel W. French living in Sunnyvale; had purchased a Sambo’s Coffee Shop franchise and relocated to Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, CA, to operate the restaurant, sold after two years, and Evelyn began working at a bank (Source: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997; Find a Grave, memorial page for Nellie Mae Worman French (10 Aug 1884–17 May 1969), www.findagrave.com/memorial/228290393/nellie-mae-french; obituary for Evelyn Lucille Baker French, www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/redding/name/evelyn-french-obituary?id=7907311)
17 May 1969: Mother, Nellie Mae French, 84, dies in Sacramento (born 10 Aug 1884, PA); interment at Paradise Cemetery, Paradise, Butte, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997; Find a Grave, memorial page for Nellie Mae Worman French (10 Aug 1884–17 May 1969), www.findagrave.com/memorial/228290393/nellie-mae-french)
1970: French family returned to Anderson, Evelyn would achieve the position of manager for Humboldt Federal Savings and Loan (obituary for Evelyn Lucille Baker French, www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/redding/name/evelyn-french-obituary?id=7907311)
1974: Daniel W. (Evelyn) lumber grader Redding Pallet & Reel, h3115 Sharon Ave., Anderson, 365-3440 (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, city directory for 1974, Redding, page 212.)
9 Sep 1976: Feather River Bulletin publishes Dan French’s ad for daily or Sunday only deliveries of the San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, and Nevada State Journal (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 9 September 1976, advertisement, page 13.)
29 Dec 1976: Feather River Bulletin lists Daniel French, Quincy, parking, $5, on court docket (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 29 December 1976, Court docket, page 5A.)
1977: Daniel W. & Evelyn French, lumber grader Redding Pallet & Reel, h3115 Sharon Ave (Anderson), 365-3440 (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995, city directory for Redding, 1977, page 223.)
Nov 1977: Preliminary dissolution for divorce of Daniel W. French, born in 1925, divorced Evelyn L. Baker, born in 1927, in Plumas County (Source: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Divorce Index, 1966-1984; case number 009437, state file #166423.)
21 Dec 1977: Feather River Bulletin publishes list of upcoming anniversaries, Dan and Evelyn French listed for Tues., Dec. 27 (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 21 December 1977, Anniversaries, page 5.)
Feb 1978: Daniel French living in Quincy, CA (Source: Chico Enterprise-Record, 18 February 1978, Obituaries – Norma Peterson, page 3.)
1979: French reported to Plumas County Sheriff’s Office for child molestation; Case 79-3676. (Source: Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, 1 Jul 1980, 288 PC (lewd & lascivious), report by Officer Leiber; Glenna Sue Sharp reported Daniel Workman French, age 54, put his hand inside daughter Tina’s jeans, at the Claremont Trailer Park, Quincy, on 1 Jul 1980.)
19 Aug 1979: Ex-wife, Evelyn Baker, 52, marries David E. Darrah, 58, in Tehama County (Source: Ancestry.com. California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985.)
8 Sep 1980: Feather River Bulletin publishes list of upcoming birthdays, Dan French listed for Sept. 13 (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 8 September 1980, Birthdays, page 4.)
14 May 1980: Feather River Bulletin publishes Dan French’s classified ad for a newspaper carrier, small car necessary, in Portola area (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 14 May 1980, classifieds – help wanted, page 24.)
Jul 1980: Resided at #8, Downtown Trailer Park, Quincy, CA (Source: Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, 1 Jul 1980, 288 PC (lewd & lascivious), report by Officer Leiber; Glenna Sue Sharp reported Daniel Workman French, age 54, put his hand inside daughter Tina’s jeans, at the Claremont Trailer Park, Quincy, on 1 Jul 1980.)
1 July 1980: PCSO Deputy Leiber visits the Sharp residence at 10 ½ Claremont Trailer Park (1958 E Claremont Way), Quincy, to take report from Tina Sharp, 11, and 8-year-old female friend who alleged molestation, also present were Sue Sharp and Nancy , mother of unnamed female minor ; Tina alleged that Daniel Worman French, 54, #8 Downtown Trailer Park, Quincy, kissed both girls, placed his hands down their jeans, showed them a Playboy magazine, offered to pay them if they posed nude ; earlier that day, at 6:30 p.m., French asked Sue Sharp’s permission to take Tina, 11, and her 8-year-old friend to Thrifty Drug, located in the Plumas Pines Shopping Center, Quincy (50 E Main St.), for ice cream; further action to be taken by District Attorney, French had prior Case 79-3676.
7 Jul 1980: Tina Sharp and 8-year-old friend interviewed and audio recorded by PCSO Clerk Helen Dotson about 1 Jul 1980 incident with Daniel French; further action to be taken by District Attorney
10 Sep 1980: Feather River Bulletin publishes list of upcoming birthdays, Dan French listed for Sept. 13 (Source: Feather River Bulletin, 10 September 1980, Birthdays, page 10.)
1980 (date unknown): Daniel French, the man arrested for molesting Tina Sharp, moves to Maggie W-----‘s Maple Leaf Bar in Belden (Source: Keddie Timeline found online)
Undated: Residence listed as 1590 Shasta St., Anderson, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2.)
Undated: Residence listed as 1551 Spruce St., Anderson, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2.)
Undated: Residence listed as 600 ½ Central, Kent, WA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2.)
18 Jun 1999: Dies, last residence was Redding, Shasta, CA (Source: Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; SS# 566-22-7550.)
