Mabel Florence Perdew was the 4th of 10 children born to:
Joseph Edwin Perdew, b. Oct. 2, 1863 in Grapeland, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Feb. 27, 1951 in Alta Loma, San Bernardino county, CA. &
Nettie Jeanette Henderson, b. Mar. 1, 1872 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino county, CA. and d. Mar. 11, 1961 in Ontario, San Bernardino county, CA.

Joseph E. and Nettie J. Perdew's children were:
1) * Clarence Howard 'Howd' Perdew, b. Feb. 1, 1891 in Grapeland,
San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Sep. 5, 1959 in San Bernardino County, CA.
2) * Earnest Edward 'Pete' Perdew, b. Oct. 8, 1892 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jun. 10, 1981 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Earnest marr. Claire Dorothy (Clara Dora) Von Sien.
3) * Forest Seabury 'Ford' Perdew, b. Jan. 31, 1894 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 23, 1972 in CA. Ford marr. Icie Mae Marler (twice), Sophia Chlopkowiak and Ernestina Bernice Carpena Perdew.
4) * Florence Mabel Perdew, b. Mar. 23, 1895 in San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Dec. 4, 1979 in San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. first, Jim Gammon and second, Bob Andres.
5) * Robert Rolland Perdew, b. Mar. 11, 1897 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 1, 1982 in San Bernardino County, CA. Robert married Mabel Inez Marler (twice), Dora Maxwell and Edith Sophia Hatfield.
6) * John Lynn 'Link' Perdew, b. Apr. 25, 1902 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Apr. 12, 1996 in Chino, San Bernardino County, CA. He never married.
7. * Roy Allen 'Tom' Perdew, b. Jun. 19, 1904 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino Co., CA. (according to San Bernardino County Birth records) and d. Jan. 15, 1948 in Alta Loma, San Bernardino Co., CA. Tom never married.
8) * Chester A. (or James) 'Chet/Chess' Perdew, b. Aug. 28, 1907 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jul. 12, 1935 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. Chess marr. Mildred Letta Gotcher in 1926 and they separated in 1927.
9. * Kenneth Ray Perdew, b. Dec. 18, 1909 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Feb. 9, 1997 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. Ken marr. Iona Hazel Martin.
10. * Ethel Vera 'Vee' Perdew, b. Jul. 16, 1912 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 20, 2005 in Redlands, San Bernardino County, CA. She marr. Edwin Chester "Ed" Relph.

In the 1900 U.S. census, 5 yr. old Mabell F. Perdew, b. Mar. 1895 in CA.,
was living in San Bernardino Ward 5, San Bernardino, CA. with her
36 yr. old father, Jos. E. Perdew, a laborer at a foundry, b. Oct. 1863 in CA.,28 yr. old mother, Nettie Perdew, b. Mar. 1872 in CA.
9 yr. old brother, Howard C. Perdew, b. Feb. 1891 in CA.
7 yr. old brother, Earnest E. Perdew, b. Oct. 1892 in CA.
6 yr. old brother, Forest C. Perdew, b. Jan. 1894 in CA.
3 yr. old brother, Robt. Perdew, b. Mar. 1897 in CA.
Nettie and Joseph were married in 1890 and had been marr. for 10 yrs.
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in England (Australia). Joseph's parents were both b. in OH.
Nettie was the mother of five children, all alive by this census.

In the 1910 U.S. census, 15. yr. old Mable F. Perdew, a student at school, b. in CA., was living in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with her
46 yr. old father, Joseph E. Perdew, a farmer on the home farm, b. in CA.37 yr. old mother, Nettie J. Perdew, b. 1873 in CA.
19 yr. old brother, Howard C. Perdew, a teamster working out, b. in CA.
17 yr. old brother, Earnest E. Perdew, a farmer, doing general farm work, b. in CA.
16 yr. old brother, Forrest S. Perdew, a laborer in a vineyard, b. in CA.
14 yr. old brother, Robert R. Perdew, going to school, b. in CA.
8 yr. old brother, John L. Perdew, b. in CA.
6 yr. old brother, Roy A. Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, Chester A. Perdew, b. in CA.
4 mth. old brother, Kenneth Pardew
Nettie's father was b. in Scotland and her mother in Australia.
Joseph's father was b. in OH. and his mother in TX. (OH.)
This was a first marriage for Nettie and Joseph. They married at age 20. Nettie was the mother of nine children, all alive by this census.

James Harrison Gammon and Mabel Florence Perdew were married on Feb. 18, 1914 in Los Angeles, CA.

The San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Feb. 20, 1914
ETIWANDA
MISS MABEL PERDEW HONORED AT SHOWER
Mrs. F.E. Rader Compliments Young Woman at Miscellaneous Event
ETIWANDA, Feb. 19 - Mrs. F.E. Rader complimented Miss Mabel Perdew with a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon. Friends of Miss Perdew assembled in her honor and enjoyed a delightful afternoon and presented her with many beautiful gifts. Flinch was the principal game played. Light refreshments were served before the young women departed for their homes. Mrs. Rader was assisted by Mrs. C.H. Jones and Mrs. A.A. Werner.

The San Bernardino Sun-Telegram (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 7, Fri., Feb. 27, 1914
Wed in Los Angeles
James Gamon and Miss Mabel Perdew left for Los Angeles Wednesday, the eighteenth, where they were married. On their return from a brief honeymoon trip, they will make their home in Etiwanda. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Perdew and is a native daughter of Etiwanda. The groom came here from Tennessee a few years ago and has made his home with his sister, Mrs. Luther Wattenbarger. She shares with the bride the esteem of the community and all wish them life-long happiness.

The San Bernardino Daily Sun, P. 7, Fri., Apr. 16, 1915
James Gamon (Gammon) came in from Imperial the last of the week and joined his wife and child, who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Perdew for a time. They moved to Alta Loma Tuesday, where Mr. Gamon has work in the packing house.

In the 1920 U.S. census, 23 yr. old Mabel F. Gammon, b. in CA., was lodging on Main St. in Heber, Imperial, CA. in the home of Robert and Mary McCracken and family with her
28 yr. old husband, James H. Gammon, a produce box maker, b. in TN.
5 yr. old daughter, Regina F. Gammon, b. in CA.
17 yr. old brother, J. Lynn C Perdew, a crate nailer, b. in CA.
Mabel's parents were both b. in CA.
James' father was b. in Ireland and his mother in TN.

Mabel's husband, James Harrison Gammon was b. Jul. 18, 1891 in Cleveland, TN. and d. in 1925. His WWI Draft Registration card describes him as medium in height, slender build, with blue eyes and light hair.

The San Bernardino Sun-Telegram (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 10, Sat., Mar. 14, 1925
IN THE SHADOW
JAMES H. GAMMON
ONTARIO, March 13 - James H. Gammon, former resident of Etiwanda and well known throughout the West End, died today at the home of his brother-in-law, E. (Earnest) E. Perdew, 603 East Orange Street, Monrovia, at the age of 32. He had been ill for some time.
Mr. Gammon is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Mabel Perdew; a small daughter, Regina; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Gammon residing in Tennessee; a sister, Mrs. Ellen Eattenberger of Cucamonga; and two brothers, Claude Gammon of Hermosa Beach and William Gammon of Los Angeles.
Mr. Gammon was a member of the Elks and the Ontario Lodge is to be in charge of the funeral services which will be held at Draper's chapel Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in Bellevue, Cemetery.

Mabel married, second, Robert Andres, probably in 1930.

In the 1930 U.S. census, 30 (35) yr. old Mabel F. Andres, a packer at an orange house, b. in CA., was renting a place at 1457 Bonita Blvd. in San Dimas, Los Angeles, CA. with her
30 yr. old husband, Robert D. Andres, a car loader at an orange house, b. in GA.
15 yr. old daughter, Virginia F. Gammon, b. in CA.
Mabel was 18 years old at the time of her first marriage.
Robert was 30 years old at the time of his marriage.
Mabel's parents were both b. in CA.

In the 1940 U.S. census, 45 yr. old Mabel Andres, b. in CA., was living in a home they owned at 640 Pine in Upland, San Bernardino, CA. with her
33 yr. old husband, Robert Andres, a steam shovel operator at a construction company, b. in GA.
5 yr. old grandson, Jimmie Humphries, b. in CA.
Mabel and Robert were living in Alta Loma, San Bernardino, CA. in 1935.
The highest grade Mabel had completed was 8th. Robert had finished four years of high school.
Robert had worked 39 weeks in 1939 and had an income of $900.