| This next sketch from Sioli shows the colony site as it appeared as of 1883. The artist was situated at a point west north west of the site viewing east south east. The ranch house (Graner House) is second from right. Francis Veerkamp took up residence at the "Japanese Tea Ranch" in 1873. |
| Prior to 1873 Francis Veerkamp was situated about 1/2 mile to the west
at the foot of Thompson Hill. It was to this farm that Okei san and
Matsu found refuge upon the failure of the colony.
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| It was to this farm that Okei san and Matsu found refuge upon the failure
of the colony. It was here that Great Grandmother, Louisa, accepted
Okei san as her own daughter. This is the farm where Okei san and
Matsu lived out their lives. Okei san died in 1871. Sakurai
Matsunosuke remained with Uncle Frank Veerkamp until Matsu's death in 1901.
Mt. Thompson is seen in the background. This home was destroyed by fire around 1950. All that remains is the stone cellar. |
| Sioli's record of Francis Veerkamp in El Dorado County - begin right column bottom 1/4. |
