The Barton Family Celebrates 100 Years of Ranching Heritage

The Barton Family Celebrates 100 Years of Ranching Heritage

In 1912 Perry Franklin Barton established his 131 acre ranch along the banks of the Stanislaus River just outside the town of Escalon, California. Last Saturday the Barton family returned to the original site where Perry planted the first walnut trees to celebrate 100 years of rich family history… along with almost 300 guests.

The Barton Family Centennial Celebration was held under a shady canopy of the ranch’s oldest orchard – an 80 year old grove of Waterloo walnut trees. Warm breezes, California sunshine and Barton family members welcomed guests as they arrived late-morning from locations as far away as New Zealand to spend the day celebrating with the Barton clan.

Guests were treated to stories and historical accounts from Jerry Barton and other family members, including Josh Barton, the youngest member and fifth generation to join the ranching operation.

The schedule of events included a spectacular luncheon buffet catered by Alvarado’s Catering and the premiere of a custom video production. Jerry was the executive producer and technical director for the 40 minute video that documented a century of Barton family walnut ranching. Lee Terkelsen of Earth Images Video Productions produced the video and Stanislaus Audio Video provided the audio/video equipment.