Our Indigenous History
We are proud to reside in the area where our ancestors have lived in, since time immemorial. The Indigenous people of this area are an integral part of the community. We enjoy sharing our family history, language, and stories when we can. The town of Coarsegold and surrounding area is imbedded with Chukchansi history, and without the Indigenous people of this land there would be no town of Coarsegold.
My Great Great Grandfather, Dick Neal, in the town of Coarsegold before there were any paved roads.
Zanders is located in the Coarsegold Historic Village where he stood many years ago.
A document taken from a study of Chukchansi Indians in Coarsegold.
My Great Great Grandmother, Matilda Neal who was well into her 90's and still working hard. She lived in what is now the Coarsegold area with her Chukchansi people. I live on the land she was from, a rich history indeed. I'm grateful to come from a strong line of women which has been passed down generation to generation, hardworking, loving, supportive, full of wisdom, intuitive and the strength to endure hardships.
Picture of my family in Coarsegold.
Back row pictured from left to right, Matilda Neal (my Great Great Grandmother), Sophie Neal-Jones (my Great Grandmother).
Front row pictured from left to right, Frances Jones (my Grandmother's older sister), Matilda Jones (my Grandmother's younger sister) and my Grandmother, Clara Jones-Sargosa.
Picture of my family standing in front of the Coarsegold Hotel. This picture was made into a postcard for people to buy.
Pictured, Sally Neal (with her child), daughter in law of Dick Neal.
Picture of a missionary holding my Great Uncle, Edward Jones in a baby basket.
Pictured from left to right, Clara Jones-Sargosa (my Grandmother), Katherine Arnold-Masterson, Matilda Jones and Lillian Arnold standing in the town of Coarsegold.
