Daughter of Dominico Castagnetto and Angela Maria Raggio, born at the Castagnetto Ranch, Hunters Valley, Mariposa Co., CA. Wife of David Lord, married 30 Nov 1891, Hunter's Valley, Mariposa Co., CA. Mother of Hazel Bell Lord Wescott, Josephine Madelyn Lord Kendrick, Ethel Mary Ann Lord Dalziel, David Lester Lord, and Mae Louise Lord Wassum.

Merced Express, December 4, 1941
David Lords Honored On Golden Anniversary
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. David Lord provided the incentive for a family reunion at their home at 929 18th street on Saturday and a buffet followed by a surprise reception at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T. Earl Kendrick, on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lord are Merced and Mariposa county pioneers. Before her marriage on November 30, 1891, Mrs. Lord was Miss Louise Castagnetto of the well known Mariposa county family.
Attending the reunion dinner party Saturday were the couple's children, Mrs. Edward (Hazel) Roduner, Mrs. T. Earl (Josephine) Kendrick, Mrs. Robert (Ethel) Dalziel, Mrs. Ray (May) Middlevich and Lester Lord. Grandchildren present were Mrs. Arthur Fitchett, Geraldine and Gwendolyn Dalziel; Marilyn, Earleen and Maureen Kendrick and Betty Jo and Lenice Lord. Unable to be present was Lieutenant Delbert Westcott, a grandson, who is stationed at San Diego and was not able to get leave. Great grandchildren present were Delbert and Donald Fitchett.
Edward Roduner, T. Earl Kendrick, Robert Dalziel and Ray Middlevich, son-in-law, were included in the festivities as were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Castagnetto, Arthur Fitchett, Mrs. A Middlevich of San Francisco and Miss Marjorie Arbuckle.
Quartet Tables centered with white flowers had hand painted place cards with a golden ring which were autographed by the honored couple. White candles in silver candelabra flanked the three-tiered wedding cake, make by granddaughter Mrs. Fitchett, which centered the buffet dinner table. White and gold gladioli were arranged in the living rooms.
Gifts, messages and telegrams poured in to the Lords during the surprise reception following the dinner party. On Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Lord were complimented with the dedication of the song, "Believe Me If all Those Endearing Young Charms" played during a radio program.

Merced Sun Star - Funeral Notice: Mary Lord Services To Be Held Thursday
Funeral rites for Mary Louisa Lord, 72, who died Tuesday in a local hospital, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel.
Dr. Earle R. Harvey will officiate with entombment following in Evergreen Mausoleum.
Mrs. Lord, a native of Bear Valley, resided at 929 18th street. She leaves her husband, David Lord; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Roduner, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick, and Mrs. Ethel Dalziel, all of Merced, and Mrs. Mae Middlevich of San Francisco; one son, David Lester Lord of Merced, and a sister Mrs. Angie Dulcich of Stockton. Nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.

Merced Express, May 29, 1947
MARY L. LORD SUCCUMBS
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel here for Mrs. Mary L. Lord, 72, of Merced, who died in a local hospital Tuesday.
The Rev. Dr. Earle R. Harvey officiated. Interment was in Evergreen Mausoleum.
Mrs. Lord was a native of Bear Valley.
Surviving are her husband David Lord, of Merced; a son, David Lester Lord, of Merced; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Roduner, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick, and Mrs. Ethel Dalzilll, all of Merced, and Mrs. Mae Maddlevich, of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Angie Dulcich, of Stockton, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Mariposa Gazette, May 29, 1947
Funeral Services Held
In Merced Today for
Mrs. Mary Louise Lord
Funeral services were held at Ivers and Alcorn Mission chapel in Merced this afternoon for Mrs. Mary Louisa Lord, 72, former resident of Bear Valley, who died in Mercy hospital, Merced, Tuesday morning.
Entombment was in Evergreen mausoleum.
Mrs Lord lived in the county for many years before moving to Merced. She is survived by her husband, David Lord of Merced; four daughters, Mr. Hazel Roduner, Mrs. Josephine Kendrick, Mrs. Ethel Dalzill, all of Merced, and Mrs. Mae Maddlevich of San Francisco. One son, D. L. Lord of Merced, survives. She also leaves nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.