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Sarah Glenn was the wife of James Madison Glenn, who lent his name to the town of Glennville. She was survived by 5 children: Mrs. Morris Borgwardt & Mrs. William Glass of Bakersfield, Mrs. Frank Beale of Visalia, John Glenn of White River, and Neil…

James Madison Glenn lent his name to the town of Glennville, where he and his wife settled. Initially a blacksmith, he later managed a hotel. He died in 1883.

Peter Gardett was a pioneer of the Greenhorn Mountain area in Kern County. He was at least 45 when this picture was taken.

Peter Gardett was a pioneer of the Greenhorn Mountain area in Kern County. This picture was taken in Coslin, Germany, which is now part of Poland.

Andrew Brown was a pioneer Kernville merchant.

Helen J. Barton was the wife of Stephen Barton, who founded the town of old Isabella. Photo courtesy of A. O. (Gus) Suhre.

Stephen Barton started the town of old Isabella, which was located on the site of the present Isabella Lake, He died July 1912. Photo courtesy of A. O. "Gus" Suhre.

Dora Belle Harris Rogers was the wife of Dr. L. S. Rogers of Bakersfield. She was a popular teacher at the H Street school, and she had charge of a number of Kern Valley schools at various times. Mrs. Rogers died at age 62. Mr. & Mrs. Rogers were…

Blue background. First word of brand name in yellow letters with a white border, rest of name in light blue lettering.

Blue background. First word of brand name in yellow letters with a white border, rest of name in light blue lettering.