J.P. Saffores

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J.P. Saffores was a rancher who lived in Cedarville, Gerlach and Susanville.

A 2004 water rights form states that "J.P. Saffores and the Parman Brothers ran livestock in this area as early as 1873" at Fern Point Spring.[1]

In 1930, Jean P. Saffores listed Cedarville as his residence when he filed a land patent.[2]

In 1931, Pete Saffores of Susanville was robbed of $150 at gunpoint. "Reno Evening Gazette, "Held For Trial," p. 2, February 2, 1931.</ref>

Saffores is listed in the 1936 Tax List for property in Roop County.

In 1936, Mrs. Pete Saffores, daughter Louise and son Orell visited Gerlach, where they were former residents.[3]

In 1937, Saffores was fined $150 for manufacturing wine in excess of 300 gallons in Susanville.[4]

References

  1. Proof of Appropriation of Water for Stock Watering Or Wildlife Purposes"
  2. Reno Evening Gazette,"Notice For Publication," p. 8, Sepetember 10, 1930.
  3. School Children are Vaccinated," p. 12, October 30, 1936.
  4. Nevada State Journal, "13 Susanville Men Fined Under State Law," p. 5, December 9, 1937.