In 1894 , the family moved to California , where Katherine would spend most of her adult life .
The Bashfords were a prominent political family : Katherine 's great - uncle was Coles Bashford , one of the founders of the Republican Party .
In 1894 , the family moved to California , where Katherine would spend most of Katherine 's adult life .
The Bashfords were a prominent political family : Katherine 's great - uncle was Coles Bashford , one of the founders of the Republican Party .