They eventually had six children and moved north to Lassen County. Benjamin was born in Albany NY but had a strong connection to his many relatives in Worthington. California became a state in September 1850 and Fordyce and his bride appear in the first census and are considered California pioneers.]]>
Ivana Shavana

L to R. bottom, seated: Carol Bartlett, Wendy Sherman, Ramona Sharron [Gallagher], Lynn Fairman, Gail Mason, Robin Sheldon [Sampson]

middle row: Blair McClausen, Willie Brown, Ricky Boucher, Corky Nugent, Tad Mason, Scott Brodrick, Chucky Wheeler, Tom Payson, Jeff Reinault,

top row: Tammy Bray, Shelley Modestow, Sarah Mackie, Scott Beach, Ruth Wood, Charlotte Jones, Ms. Newman (Judy)
Back row 2nd from left Shelly Modestow (Rice) , back row 3rd from the right Ruth Wood (Bogan)
2nd row far right Jeff Renault]]>
The following is from Willard Brown: "front row.....Brian Richardson, Tom Payson, possibly me , making stupid face,.....Mike Ryder........2nd, Tom Wood , Brian Frew , maybe Pat Sheldon, Ron Humphrey, Chris Higgins, Dave Bowman Ted Syron Bob Broderick, Scott Broderick......is my best assessment."

The photograph was posted as part of a display about town life that was shown at the Town Hall during the Worthington 250th anniversary celebration in 2018.]]> Also news clipping of Floyd McAuslan at fundraiser fashion show]]>