Manton in Tehama County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hennessy House
delaMontanya
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 23, 2015
1. Hennessy House Marker
Inscription.
Hennessy House. delaMontanya. Prior to 1877, this site was owned by Wm. J. Harrison as part of a 63+ acre spread. In 1894 Harrison sold the property to his daughter, Anna Louise and her new husband, Archie delaMontnya for ten dollars gold. Archie and Annie raised four sons here; Archie II, Harrison, Mathew and Wayne. In 1910, Archie Sr. died of typhoid fever at which time Annie refiled the homestead declaration. This house was built in 1930 and Annie remained here until her death in 1953 leaving the property to the eldest son, Archie II. When Archie II passed in 1958, Alfred H. and Anna C. Hennessy bought the property from the estate. As executrix, Anna C. parceled the acreage out to the current sites of the Manton Fire Dept., Manton Diner, Manton Church and Grange #732 as well as to Archie II's sons, Archie III and Melvin (Jack). Alfred Hennessy died in May 1961 and Anna remained here until her death in 1992 at the age of 90. , This house represents the families of Harrison, delaMontanya and Hennessy who played a large role in the development of this community.
Prior to 1877, this site was owned by Wm. J. Harrison as part of a 63+ acre spread. In 1894 Harrison sold the property to his daughter, Anna Louise and her new husband, Archie delaMontnya for ten dollars gold. Archie and Annie raised four sons here; Archie II, Harrison, Mathew and Wayne. In 1910, Archie Sr. died of typhoid fever at which time Annie refiled the homestead declaration. This house was built in 1930 and Annie remained here until her death in 1953 leaving the property to the eldest son, Archie II. When Archie II passed in 1958, Alfred H. and Anna C. Hennessy bought the property from the estate. As executrix, Anna C. parceled the acreage out to the current sites of the Manton Fire Dept., Manton Diner, Manton Church and Grange #732 as well as to Archie II's sons, Archie III and Melvin (Jack). Alfred Hennessy died in May 1961 and Anna remained here until her death in 1992 at the age of 90.
This house represents the families of Harrison, delaMontanya and Hennessy who played a large role in the development of this community.
Erected 2014 by E Clampus Vitus, Lassen-Loomis Chapter #1914.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location.
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40° 26.045′ N, 121° 52.277′ W. Marker is in Manton, California, in Tehama County. Marker is on Manton Road (County Route A6) near South Powerhouse Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31245 Manton Road, Manton CA 96059, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
