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/3486.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Matthew wrote, "... in an obit from Bermerton, Washington). Frank Hout and his wife Emma were stated as living in Oakland. " Matthew, you don't say whether the death record specifically refers to Oakland CALIFORNIA. There are two OAKLANDs in Washington State, one in MASON county and the other in PIERCE. 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.