James' parents were:
Gasham C. (Colin /Colan/Caleb) Case, b. Mar. 16, 1816 in Hamilton County, OH. and d. Oct. 20, 1885 in San Bernardino County, CA. &
Susan Catherine Fitchett, b. May 11, 1817 in Walnut Landing (Golden Hill), Dorchester County, MD. and d. Feb. 11, 1898 in Willows, Glenn County, CA.

On Dec. 30, 1836, Gasham C. (Colan/Caleb) Case and Susan Catherine Case were married in Cincinnati, OH.

Gasham & Susan Case's children were:
1. John Fitchett Case, b. 1834 in Cincinnati, Hamilton, OH. and d. Jul. 6, 1897 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. John marr. Elizabeth B. Doyle.
2. Malinda Hillman Case, b. Oct. 4, 1836 in Perry, Pike county, IL. and d. Apr. 6, 1912 in Huntington Beach, Orange county, CA.. Malinda marr. Elias Hicks Blackburn in 1852, William Henry Bishop in 1853, Edward Wilcox in 1859, Benjamin Martin in 1861 and James "Madison" Welch in 1864.
3. James Hillman (Helman) Case, b. Jan. 30/31, 1840 in Brown County, IL. and d. Aug. 12, 1911 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. James marr. Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Folks.
4. Elizabeth Ann Case, b. Mar. 30, 1842 in Pike County, IL. and d. Mar. 21, 1931 in Anaheim, Orange county, CA. Elizabeth marr. Henry Clay Dodson.
5. William Wallace Case, b. Jun. 17, 1844 in Madison County, IL. and d. Apr. 11, 1916 at Sawtelle, Los Angeles County, CA. William marr. Gila Ann Thompson in 1868 and Lili Wilburn.
7. Mary Jane Case, b. Oct. 31, 1844 in Madison or Pike County, IL. and d. Mar. 18, 1919 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Mary Jane marr. Elijah Dodson.
8. Alice Addaline Case, b. Apr. 6, 1849 in Kanesville, Pottawattamie county, IL. and d. Nov. 23, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Alice marr. Robert Poppett.
9. Marion Fletcher Case, b. Sep. 10, 1854 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Jan. 21, 1919 in Chico, Butte County, CA. Marion marr. Harriet Maria Simmonds and Minnie Frances Winsell.
10. Susan Madora "Dora" Case, b. Aug. 21, 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Nov. 17, 1929 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Susan marr. Stephen Decatur Folks.

*Note: According to U.S. and International Marriage Records for 1560-1900, James' father,
Gasham, b. abt. 1816, also married Samantha Wells, b. in IL., in California.
Samanthy was the daughter of Otha Wells (1811-1876) and Salome Stewart (1815-1890).
Gasham and 'Samanthy' were marr. Apr. 24, 1853 in Palmyra, Utah county, UT.
Samanthy Wells was b. Jan. 18, 1836 in Morgan, IL. and d. Mar. 9, 1860 in Peetneck (Payson), UT.

Children of Gasham and Samantha (Wells) Case were (half-siblings of James):
1. Laura Ellen Case, b. Mar. 10, 1855 in Mount Vernon, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Nov. 26, 1946 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Laura marr. Hiram Wallace Clark.
2. Francis Adelbert "Delbert" Case, b. 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. 1895. "Delbert" marr. Anna Dickson.
3. Gasham Era Case, b. Feb. 3, 1860 in Provo, Utah County, UT. and d. Oct. 1, 1923 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Gasham marr. Bertha Alice Smith.

In 1860 after Samanthy died, her children moved to San Bernardino, CA.

In the 1850 U. S. census, 11 yr. old James Case, b. in IL., was living in Utah Territory, UT. with his
36 yr. old (inferred) father, Gershon (Gasham) C. Case, a cooper, b. in OH.
34 yr. old (inferred) mother, Susan Case, b. in MD.
16 yr. old (inferred) brother, John Case, b. in OH.
14 yr. old (inferred) sister, Melinda Case, b. in IL.
8 yr. old (inferred) sister, Elizabeth Case, b. in IL.
6 yr. old (inferred) brother, William Case, b. in IL.
4 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary J Case, b. in IL.
2 yr. old (inferred) sister, Alice Case, b. in
20 yr. old Willis Morse, a laborer, b. in NY.
25 yr. old Andrew Kelley, a laborer, b. in Ireland

In the Jun. 25, 1860 U. S. census, 20 yr. old James Case, b. in IL., was living in San Salvador, San Bernardino, CA. with his
46 yr. old (inferred) father, Gershom (Gasham) C Case, a teamster, birthplace unknown
43 yr. old (inferred) mother, Susan Case, b. in MD.
15 yr. old (inferred) brother, Wm W Case, b. in IL.
13 yr. old (inferred) sister, Mary Jane Case, b. in IL.
11 yr. old (inferred) sister, Alice Case, b. in IA.
5 yr. old (inferred) brother, Marian Case, b. in CA.
5 yr. old (inferred) sister, Laura Case, b. in CA.
3 yr. old (inferred) brother, Adelbert Case, b. in CA.
2 yr. old (inferred) sister, Susan M Case, b. in CA.
1 yr. old (inferred) brother, Gersham E Case, b. in UT. territory
*Note: Living next door was Gasham & Susan's married daughter, Elizabeth Ann Dodson (with Elizabeth's 36 yr. old husband, Henry and 1 yr. old daughter, Sarah).
Gashum's real estate was valued at $150 and his personal estate at $360.

CIVIL WAR UNION ARMY COMPANY E 1st CALIFORNIA CAVALRY
Decorated soldier. Grand Army of Republic.

According to U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles for 1861-1865
21 yr. old James H. Case was b. Jan. 31, 1840 in Brown Co, IL.
He enlisted as a Private on Dec. 21, 1861 at San Bernardino, CA. and was mustered the same day.
Muster Company: E
Muster Regiment: 1st Cavalry
He was mustered out on Dec. 20, 1864 in Santa Fe, NM.
Side of War: Union
Survived War?: Yes
Last Known Residence Place: San Bernardino, California
Occupation: Farmer, Teamster
Additional Notes: Came to California in 1853.
Title: Register of California Men in the War of the Rebellion 1861 to 1867; 20th Annual Encampment GAR San Francisco 1886

On Jun. 9, 1865, James Case and Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" Folks were married in San Bernardino, CA.

James & "Lizzie" Case's children were:
1. Jesse Hillman Case, b. Dec. 29, 1866 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Aug. 9, 1911 in San Bernardino County, CA.
2. Susan Estella "Stella" Case, b. Mar. 15, 1868 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Apr. 26, 1950 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. Stella marr. George Edward Heap.
3. Frances Florence Case, b. Dec. 10, 1869 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Oct. 13, 1908 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. Frances marr. first, Albert E. Smith and second, John Bartley Smithson Jr., in 1893.
4. Mary Cyrena Case, b. Feb. 28, 1874 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Oct. 29, 1961 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Mary marr. Thomas Allen Smithson.
5. Stephen Merritt Case, b. Aug. 21, 1882 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Sep. 9, 1943 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. Stephen marr. first, Jessie Wilhelmina Curtis in 1907 and second, Gladys Irene Jones.
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In the 1870 U. S. census, 30 yr. old James Case, a teamster, b. in IL., was living in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
20 yr. old (inferred) wife, Elizabeth Case, b. in IL.
3 yr. old (inferred) son, Jessie Case, b. in CA.
2 yr. old (inferred) daughter, Stella Case, b. in CA.
James' real estate was valued at $1000 and his personal estate at $400.

In the 1880 U. S. census, 40 yr. old James H. Case, working at farming, b. in IL., was living on 10th far West, in San Bernardino, San Bernardino, CA. with his
35 yr. old wife, Mary Elizabeth Case, keeping house, b. in MO.
13 yr. old son, Jesse H. Case, attending school, b. in CA.
12 yr. old daughter, Susan Stella Case, attending school, b. in CA.
9 yr. old daughter, Francis Florence Case, attending school, b. in CA.
6 yr. old daughter, Mary Sirena Case, attending school, b. in CA.
James' father was b. in OH. and his mother in MD.
Mary Elizabeth's parents were both b. in MD.

In the 1900 U. S. census, 60 yr. old James H Case, a farmer, b. Jan. 1840 in IL., was living in a home he owned free and clear at 892 Ninth St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with his
55 yr . old wife, Mary E Case, b. Jan. 1845 in MO.
33 yr. old unmarried son, Jesse Case, a machinist, b. Dec. 1866 in CA.
17 yr. old unmarried son, Stephen Case, a machinist, b. Aug. 1882 in CA.
James and Mary Elizabeth had been married for 34 yrs.
Mary Elizabeth was the mother of 6 children, only 5 still alive by this census.
James' parents were both b. in OH.
Mary Elizabeth's parents were both b. in MD.

In the 1910 U. S. census, 70 yr. old James H Call (Case), b. in IL., was living off his own income in a home he owned free and clear at 892 9th St. in San Bernardino Ward 4, San Bernardino, CA. with his
65 yr. old wife, Elisibeth Case, b. in MO.
James' father was b. in OH. and his mother in MD.
Elizabeth's father was b. in OH. and her mother in MD.
This was a first marriage for James and Elizabeth. They had been marr. for 44 yrs.
Elizabeth was the mother of 6 children, only 4 still alive by this census.

San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Col. 3
Sun., Aug. 13, 1911
JAMES H. CASE CALLED BY DEATH
Reaper Claims Father Day Following Burial of His Son
Within a day following the burial of his eldest son, Jesse, James H. Case, one of the oldest residents in the valley, passed peacefully away at the family home, Ninth and I streets, about 10 o'clock last evening, death resulting from a breakdown caused by old age.
The end was not unexpected, as he had been confined to his bed for more than a month, gradually growing weaker. Yesterday, he lapsed into a stupor from which he only partially rallied at times, and at 6 o'clock last evening member so the family said they did not believe he would live through the night.
Deceased came to California in the early days, settling in the valley in 1852. He first tried ranching, also doing some teaming, and when the Civil War broke out was among the first to enlist in the cause of the Union. He served with distinction throughout the four years and then returned to this city.
Pioneer Teamster
He was considered the pioneer teamster of the district. He hauled freight from the Southern Pacific station at Colton to this city before a local road was ever thought of, and in the days when such hauling was more remunerative than now. When the Santa Fe built into the city he was one of the first to haul freight from its yards, and continued for years to engage in the transfer business after the railroads livened up the locality.
The family home at Ninth and I streets was built more than 40 years ago and deceased resided there continuously, rearing a family of five children, of whom three survive. They are Mrs. George Heap, Mrs. T. A. Smithson and Stephen M. Case, all of this city. The eldest son, Jesse, was buried Friday, while the second daughter, Mrs. J. W. Smithson, died four years ago.
His widow also survives. Mrs. Case has been in poor health for some time, being practically an invalid. Neither father nor mother were able to attend their son's funeral Friday.
Deceased was a member of the local G. A. R. post, under whose auspices the funeral will probably be held. No arrangements have yet been made. The remains are in charge of Stephens & Son.

San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 4, Col. 2
Tue., Aug. 15, 1911
CASE FUNERAL
The funeral of James H. Case, who died Saturday night, will take place from the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Elis McClish will officiate, while the G. A. R. will have charge of the ceremonies at the grave. Rev. A. C. Tigner will sound "taps" upon a bugle that has seen service in the Civil war. Stephens and son have charge of the arrangements.
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