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.