This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janporterahola Surnames: Porter/Singleton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.4.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so much Jan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mt_view2002 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.4.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jan Here is the article from the Oakland Tribune, Aug 1, 1952 pg 14 col 8: Ball Star's wife, Banker Father Killed in Crash The Oakland wife of a $60,00 bonus baseball star and her Oakland banker father were killed instantly late yesterday in a head-on auto wreck near Gunnison, Colo. They were Patricia Ann porter, 19, wife of J. W. Porter, sensational Technical High School baseball star now with the St. Louis Browns, and her father, Walter J. Singleton, 55, of 3340 Kempton Avenue, manager of the Grove Street branch of the Bank of America at 5501 Grove Street. TWO OTHERS KILLED Also killed in the crash were Elizabeth Piercy, 29, of Cardell, Okla., and her 8-month-old daughter, Linda. Singleton left Oakland several days ago to go to Colorado Springs where he picked up his daughter to bring here back to the Bay area. COMING TO OAKLAND Mrs. Porter was to remain in Oakland with her parents until her husband was settled in St. Louis, where he was to play after being sold this week by the Chicago White Sox. Porter, also a star with the Bill Erwin American Legion Post team here, had been playing with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, a Chicago White Sox farm team. Also checked the Oakland Tribune from Dec 1 to Dec 30 1951 and could not find a announcement on their marriage. Will check before Nov 30, 1951 and see if there is anything about their up-coming marriage. George Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I am wondering how long to look for a marriage announcement, in the Oakland Tribune. For a marriage that took place in Oakland Nov 30, 1951. Thanks George --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janporterahola Surnames: Porter/Singleton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.4.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: George: I am so deeply grateful for all your help. Thank you so very much..I am finally putting the entire story together Jan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mt_view2002 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.4.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jan They were married Nov 30, 1951, in Oakland. Will check to see if I can find a story on the marriage. George Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janporterahola Surnames: Moyer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3497/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obit and newspaper article lookup regarding death of David dewayne Moyer b. 11-4-1951 d. 4-15-1971 in Oakland..body found in Knowland Park. Thank you Jan Porter Ahola jlahola@jamadots.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: metaphor Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3496.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Brandy wrote, "... Donald Eugene Ott ... born in San Francisco. His mother's name was Billie Jean Jacobs but on California Birth Index it is listed as Paige. She Married a Rapheal Gray after Don was born and had two more kids. They were living in Alameda at that time. One time I heard him mention someone by the name Barbara Ott. ..." The 1930 census shows Raphael GREY, wife Billie J., and sons Donald O. (3yr 6mo) and Robert E. (1yr 3mo). I've found a probable match for Robert Edward GRAY in the CA Birth Index, mother's maiden name PAGE. I've also found a Paula Barbara GRAY born in Alameda County in the CA Birth Index, mother's maiden name PAIGE. These individuals may still be alive, so I am not posting their birth information here. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mt_view2002 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3496.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Brandy What time period are you looking for? George Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: strawberrywomanbuffalo Surnames: Ott, Gray, Paige, Jacobs Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3496/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for information on my Grandfather's father side of the family. My Grandfather was Donald Eugene Ott. I know that he was born in San Francisco. His mother's name was Billie Jean Jacobs but on California Birth Index it is listed as Paige. She Married a Rapheal Gray after Don was born and had two more kids. They were living in Alameda at that time. One time I heard him mention someone by the name Barbara Ott. I would love to learn more about this part of my family. Brandy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PamGosl Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3492.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Additional FYI for those seeking to search out their holdings: the search tool is very tricky to use; you cannot search by film numbers and apparently not call numbers either even though it has a button for it, per information from the webmaster; but she is very helpful with instructions and willing to meet you in person to figure out how to use it; she suggested copy/paste from the titles from the main library catalog site for the search function as topics/keywords one might try don't necessarily match the title. She did also mention that they no longer keep loaner films as before unless they get ordered more than once so if one is looking for a film for an individual church, e.g. Germany, there's not a big chance that it's there. . . So,just a heads up, email her with questions you will need to ask!! Hope that helps someone. . .Pam Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kurtbarr1 Surnames: Barr, Hermanson, Ferris Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3495/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on Alan and Donna Barr children of Garfield (Garry) and Edith Barr. Alan was born abt 1949 and married a Patrice Hermanson in 1971, Alan was living in Hayward in 1995. Donna I believe married a man by the name of Ferris. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mt_view2002 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.4.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jan I will check for the date of marriage on Monday, in Oakland. I have a feeling that they got married at St. Leo's. George Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janporterahola Surnames: Porter/Singleton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.4.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you/: Still looking for wedding info//either Nov or Dec 1951..made society page I am told Jan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mt_view2002 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.4.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jan >From the Oakland Tribune 1952-08-02 pg 17 col 5: PORTER-Accidentally near Gunnison, Colorado, July 31, 1952, Patricia Ann Porter, dearly beloved wife of Jay Porter; loving daughter of Helen and the later Walter J. Singleton; devoted sister of Barbara Singleton. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Monday, August 4, at 9 a.m. from the Mooswood Chapel of Albert Engel, Inc., telegraph Avenue and 37th Street, thence to S. Leo's Church, Piedmont and Ridgeway, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul, commencing at 9:30 a.m. Entombment, Holy Sepulcher Mausoleum. Recitation of the rosary Sunday evening at 8 o'clock SINGLETON-Accidentally, near Gunnison, Colorado, July 31, 1952, Walter J. Singleton, dearly beloved husband of Helen Singleton; loving father of Barbara Singleton and the Patrica Ann Porter. A member of Oakland Lodge No. 171, BPOE. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Monday, August 4, at 9 a.m. from the Mooswood Chapel of Albert Engel, Inc., telegraph Avenue and 37th Street, thence to S. Leo's Church, Piedmont and Ridgeway, where a requiem high mass will be celebrated for the repose of his soul, commencing at 9:30 a.m. Entombment, Holy Sepulcher Mausoleum. Recitation of the rosary Sunday evening at 8 o'clock George Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gabrielleculliver Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3491.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What is your fathers middle name or initial? Has he passed? If so what year? I asked because there are probate records for Edward J and Edward H Kendall. gc Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janporterahola Surnames: Porter/Singleton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking obits og Patricia Ann (Singleton) PORTER and her father Walter J. SINGELTON. Both from Oakland..killed 7-31-1952 in Colorado. Also any info regarding Patricia and J. W. Porter's wedding which took place in December 1951. Many thanks to george for his help with date correction and article re accident Thank you Jan Porter Ahola jlahola@jamadots.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janporterahola Surnames: Porter/Singleton Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking obits og Patricia Ann (Singleton) PORTER and her father Walter J. SINGELTON. Both from Oakland..killed 7-31-1952 in Colorado. Also any info regarding Patricia and J. W. Porter's wedding which took place in December 1951. Many thanks to george for his help with date correction and article re accident Thank you Jan Porter Ahola jlahola@jamadots.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janporterahola Surnames: Singleton/Porter Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you so very much..after all these years my uncle will not talk about this. If it is not too much trouble would you alos send the Oaklnad Tribune's copy. Again, thanks so much Jan Porter Ahola jlahola@jamadots.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mt_view2002 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3488.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jan Here is the article on their death from the San Francisco Chronicle, Aug 1, 1952 pg 26 col 7: Oakland Banker, Daughter, 2 Others Die In Car Crash An Oakland bank manager and his daughter, the wife of a $60,000 bonus baseball player, were killed in a head-on auto wreck near Gunnison, Colo., yesterday, two other persons died in the crash. The dead were identified as: Walter J. Singleton, 55, 3340 Kempton avenue, Oakland, manager of the Grove street branch of the Bank of America at 5501 Grove street, Oakland. Patricia Ann Porter, 19, his daughter the wife of baseball star J. W. Porter who was signed by the Chicago White Sox for a reported $60,000 bonus in December, 1950. Elizabeth Piercy, 29, of Cardell Okla., and her 8-month-old daughter, Linda Colleen. Singleton left Oakland several days ago to go to Colorado Springs to pick up his daughter and rind her back to the Bay Area. Porter, a catcher, was a star at Oakland Technical High School and for the Bill Irwin Post of the American Legion before being signed by the White Sox. He was sent to the Colorado Springs Sky Sox. Early this week he was sold by the White Sox to the St. Louis Browns and ordered to report there to play. He had suggested that his young wife return to the Bay Area until he got settled in St. Louis. The couple were married last December. Four other persons, all occupants of the Piercy automobile, were seriously injured in the wreck. They were identified as Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Piercy of Cardell, Okla., and their sons, Jimmy, 10, and Clinton, 13. Also found a article in the Oakland Tribune, but it had less information. Hope this helps George Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello list I am wondering if someone can tell me how I could go abt finding info for a relative who worked as a switchman for the railroad as shown on the census for 1930. the person I am looking for is Earl C Hensley born abt 1898, shown at 3223 23rd av on the 1921 Oakland street directory. thanks Jenny