Milton G Young Family Blog: Part 1 Of Our Trip To Carmel, California

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Part 1 Of Our Trip To Carmel, California

What a great adventure! We found some really delightful places to stay. One such place is in Moss Landing, California at the "Captain's Inn". A superb bed and breakfast with a great breakfast. Rooms are delightful and the owner's, Capt Yohn and Melanie Gibson are wonderful people. Their web site is The Captains Inn and well worth the stay if you are in the area! And if you are in Gilroy, CA., the perfect restaurant is Mama Mia's Ristorante Italiano. To contact them (408) 847-8808. All of these places are in the photos below.

This is just the first part of the photos. Stick around and I'll post more. Here are the photos of the first part of our trip - almost 3000 miles driving! There will be more photos and a video, eventually. Enjoy!

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Interesting Family Information

The Wilsons came from Temple, Midlothian, Scotland (Clan Gunn) on the "Queeen of the West" and landed in New York City, NY on 1 March 1852. They were railroad people, both in Scotland and in Pennsylvania.

The Wests probably came from England. James Dixon West was a Captain in the Civil War for the Pennsylvania Regulars (Bucktails) and was probably at the surrender of Robert E. Lee. Mahlon Hibbs West - younger brother to James Dixon - was also in the Civil War (Maryland Company) and was sent to Andersonville Prison (GA) where he died of starvation. I have seen his grave marker at the National Cemetary in Andersonville.

Benjamin West, Sr was a renown colonial artist/painter. He studied in Europe and has been said to be the "American Raphael". He was commissioned by Kings and Popes.

The Youngs immigrated sometime prior to 1800 (Peter Young). The Gabriels came from Herbon, Duchy of Nassau, Germany in 1836. The Gabriels had one of the first woolen spinning mills in Allentown, PA. and were responsible for bringing to the area one of the first Jaquard looms. Their hosiery and knitted clothing was reknown throughout the East and in the mid-West. The Allentown Woolen Mill, later known as Henry Gabriel's Sons or "The Allentown Hosiery Company" was in existance until 1905 when it was moved to Coopersburg, PA. The goods produced were "... figured goods, coverlets, quilts, flannels, etc., for the farmers of the neighborhood who supplied the wool.".

Interesting Young/Gabriel Occupations: Carpenter, Fisherman, Glass Blower, Machinist, Factory Owner, Brewer, Teacher and Shoemaker.