Marin County Tocsin
June 27, 1896Mrs. Geo. W. Burbank passed away peacefully at the French Hospital in San Francisco last Tuesday, after a long and trying illness. The deceased lady and her husband were among the early settlers of the Tomales region, where both have resided for more than forty years, and there her earthly remains will be laid to rest. She leaves behind her many devoted friends in her old home who in the long and familiar intercourse learned to appreciate and esteem the sterling character of the deceased.
Tomales Regional History Center
Massachusetts born George W. Burbank (1829-1901) arrived in San Francisco in 1854. After a short time in the gold mines, he settled on the Tomales ranch still operated by the Burbank family today.
David and Pauline Burbank came a few years later. Younger brother, horticulturist brother Luther Burbank, spent time in Tomales before moving to Santa Rosa.
A popular and successful dairyman, George Burbank founded the Fallon Creamery and served as Marin County Supervisor and state Assemblyman.
After the death of his first wife, George married Margaret McCullough (1860-1916). After her husband's death Margaret Burbank managed the ranch. An early 1900's publication states; "... Mrs. Burbank believes that dairying in California is one of the most satisfactory occupations for the woman who likes out-of-door life...""
Civil War Pension File
Widow application # 75198, cert # 57003
Mustered in December 16, 1861
Died of yellow fever October 10, 1864
Married Mary Ann Scott, 3 July 1850 at Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts.
No children.
10049. Charles Whipple Haskell
Charles Whipple Haskell was unmarried.
Albert Slack Haskell was unmarried.