California Death Index Before 1940

- 20.22

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Elisha Paul "E.P." Janes was born July 26, 1877 in Shelter Island, Suffolk, New York. He was a home builder most well known for building approximately 160 homes in Altadena, California from 1924 to 1926.


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Early life

Janes' father was Captain Leroy Lansing Janes (1837-1909). His mother was Harriet Waterbury Scudder Janes (1847-1885).


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Professional life

E.P. Janes, as he was known professionally, built many English and Spanish style "homes of distinction in scenic Altadena" between 1924 and 1926. Born in New York, Janes and his wife Harriet moved to Altadena in 1924. His homes have been called "Janes Cottages." The area where his homes were built is now called Historic Janes Village because of his distinctive homes.


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Personal life

Janes married Edith P Lloyd (1882-1940) in New York. They had no children. He died in San Diego, California at the age of 63. His wife Edith died soon after him.

Source of the article : Wikipedia



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