Yuba County
Biographies
FREDERICK C. FEHR
An inspiring example of sturdy manhood is afforded by Frederick C. Fehr, who was born in Wisconsin, not far from St. Paul, Minn., December 1, 1883, a son of Jacob Peter and Anna (Wiltse) Fehr. His father was a native of Sweden and his mother was born thirty miles from Constantinople, Turkey, of Swedish parents. This worthy couple had five children: Frederick C., Mary, Bertha, and her twin brother, who died at birth, and Jacob P. In 1889 the family moved to Sutter City, Cal., and farmed for a few years; and then they moved to Marysville, where the father passed away in 1993. Mrs. Fehr is still living, and resides in the State of Oregon.
Frederick C. Fehr’s opportunities for an education were limited. He was first employed on a cattle ranch by Jacob Schimpf, and then worked in the winery and on the Seivert ranch. Later he worked for Ed. Cumiskey and for W. T. Ellis; and then he was employed by the government, driving piles in the Yuba River dam. He went back to his former position with Mr. Ellis, and was employed there until January 1, 1904, when he came to Marigold and there gained practical experience in all work connected with dredging. He is now holding the responsible position of dredgemaster for the Marigold Dredging Company.
Frederick C. Fehr was united in marriage at Marysville, May 10, 1911, with Margaret Lamb, who was born at Umatilla, Ore., the daughter of John and Ellen (Pepper) Lamb. Her father, a native of Missouri, came to Oregon in the early pioneer days; and her mother, a native of Ireland, came to Portland when she was eighteen years old. This worthy couple moved to Marysville when their children were quite small, and Margaret received her education in that city. Mr. Lamb passed away at the age of fifty-two, and Mrs. Lamb when she was forty-eight years old. Mr. and Mrs. Fehr have been blessed with three children: George, Clarence, and Arvilla, who is now Mrs. Setzer of Dayton, Nevada. Mr. Fehr is a member of Yuba Court Pride No. 34, Foresters of America. He joined this order when he was eighteen years old. Mr. Fehr enjoys, as does his good wife, a wide circle of friends, and is particularly popular in the community.
History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
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