KERN RIVER OIL FIELDS, near Oildale, CA -- about 1922

Thomas Larkins and Genevieve Erb lived in this isolated oilfield residence in Kern County, California from 1921 to 1933. Tom was the manager of the oilfield and his was the only house there. Emery Titus Erb died here in 1929.

Note the derricks and barren soil in the background and the American flags flying from the roof. The prominant surrounding porch was there to cope with the hot climate.


  Go here to see pictures of Tom and Genevieve.
Go here to see a picture of Tom and Genevieve's wedding.
Go here to see Tom at work in the Tehachapi Borax Mine.

Go here for the family tree of Thomas Henry Larkins.
Go here for the family tree of Genevieve Eileen Erb.

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