Hello List- My mother whose maiden name was Shirley Hidley attended Richmond High school and graduated in the class of 1944. I am trying to locate someone that might have a yearbook and could lookup anyof these names, Mary Paradise, Stan Mori, MorI Press, Bobbie Bagley, Dorrie ?. I also wondered if their was a list for deceased classmates. My mother died in April of 1984, Mori Press died a few years ago. Would like to know if Mary Paradise( who later became Jacobs is listed) Wonder if anyone knew my mother?? I am working on mymothers family Tree, she was a Hidley but married Leonard caves, I am her daughter, Melodee Caves Slaney melnsam123@aol.com

Hello List- I am wondering if anyone besides me rememberers this quaint little childrens Amusement park. It used to be located where the Moose lodge south parking lot now resides. I live in Pittsburg California, I am 51 years old but still recall and have still a mental picture of the park. It had swings that went around. live ponies and a carousal, just to name a few. My grandmother, now deceased, lived in San Pablo( 1967) told me about the parks demise, Theman could nolonger make a profit, apparently vandals had gotten in let the ponies go into the street( and were killed) defaced the equipment ect. I would like to obtain a story about the closure of that little Park, Would anyone know when the property was sold. for redevelopment? would anyone also know if this was a small family run adventure? who ran it? was the years from 1955- say to 1967? Did this little park only havebusines on some Saturdays( weekends)? I only went to this park a few times when I was small. In 1967, when a friend and I went pased the park. I must got a vivid memory picture, for it has stayed in my mind, the stories because of what my grandmother told me, when she was alive. Anyone be able to aide me in researching the article from the Richmond Independent? Thanks inadvance for help and or your personal memory. Melodee( Caves) Slaney melnsam123@aol.com

Hello List- at one time their was a web site that one could check birth, marriage and death. Is that web site still available and where? Thanks for anyones direction. Melodee melnsam123@aol.com

Hello list- I was wondering if anyone was able to get birth certifcates, that were other than ones own, from the Contra costa recorders office? I would like to get my brothers but they are all living , would my brothers have to order their own, personally? This may be a dumb question. Thanks for anyones answer. Melodee melnsam123@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Young, Patton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2V.2ADI/245 Message Board Post: Albert Young was born abt 1841 in Independence, Missouri, to Thomas Young and Sarah J. Patton. Thomas died abt 1849 in Independence. Albert Young was listed on the 1870 Census of Contra Costa County, California. Albert Young 29 Mary Young 21 (his wife) Thomas Young 22 (his brother) Sarah J. Young 52 (his mother) Any information on this family would be appreciated. Have Patton info to share.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DRENNON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/244 Message Board Post: Good morning: Looking for daughter of Charles Edward Drennon, who was born 01/01/26, Missouri, relocated to southern California (Bell,Whittier,Huntington Beach area).Later divorced and remarried twice more, the last one to Juanita Bobbie Drennon. Father died 03/24/94, Whittier, California. Looking for daughter from his first marriage. Possible step-sibling. Thank you. Mary Ellen southern California

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2V.2ADI/243 Message Board Post: I am interested in obtaining information about John H. Cleveland, born in Wisconsin, lived for many years in the Philippine Islands, and died in Contra Costa County October 25, 1966 and would love a copy of his obituary. I believe he had four sons and one daughter. John Cleveland's mother was Emma Jane DePuy, and his father was Adelmorn Cleveland. I am doing a history of a Blackburn family in Wisconsin, and one of the Blackburn girls married a Cleveland.

Hi there I am looking for information on any any descendants of this man ( 3 children listed below). DUNCAN A. MCRAE, REV., degree BA. born 1854 Glengarry,Ontario, Canada. Duncan's father was brother to my greatgreatgrandfather Findlay McRae born in 1817. On the 1920 census Duncan and wife Carrie are living at 226 Church STreet, Danville Twp. I HAVE HERE DUNCAN'S TREE WITH CHILDREN AND HIS OBITUARY. Under the Descendant Tree is Duncan's obituary. Thanks for reading this. Judy in Canada Descendants of Duncan Alexander McRae, Rev., BA 1 Duncan Alexander McRae, Rev., BA 1859 - 1920 b: 1859 in Glengarry,Ontario, Canada d: April 25, 1920 in Danville, Contra Costa Co., California Burial: April 27, 1920 Los Angles, California .. +Carrie ??? - 1899 d: June 13, 1899 in Danville, Contra Costa Co., California ..... 2 daughter McRae ......... +J. Brown ..... 2 daughter McRae ......... +H. A. Brown ..... 2 Alec McRae *2nd Wife of Duncan Alexander McRae, Rev., BA: .. +Carrie ??? 1861 - 1920 b: 1861 in Illinois, USA m: Aft. 1899 d: Aft. 1920 DUNCAN'S OBIT. FROM THE "Daily Gazette, Martinez, Cal. Tuesday April 27, 1920" FUNERAL FOR REV. M'RAE IS HELD TUESDAY Danville, April 27 -- The last sad rites over the remains of the late Rev. Duncan McRae, for the past year pastor of the Presbyterian Church, were held from the church parlors this morning at ten o'clock following which the remains were shipped to Los Angeles for interment. Rev. McDonald officiated at the services. Rev McRae had been a resident of this place for the past year and during that time had acquired the friendship of a host of people throughout the entire valley. He was 62 years of age and a native of Canada. Several months ago he went east to undergo an operation but failed to recover. The deceased is survived by his wife and two daughters. Mrs. H. A. Brown; and Mrs. J. Brown of Canada and one son, Alec McRae of Oakland. Thanks for reading this Judy in Canada

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/242.1 Message Board Post: Hi Jo, Here is the obit. Monday, May 13, 2002 West County Times Munster, Mary Lou, 75 of San Pablo. She had been an assembler at Veriflow in Richmond. Graveside service will be held May 15, 10 am at Sunset View Cemetery in El Cerrito. Arrangements by Wilson & Kratzer Mortuaries (510) 232-4383.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wallace, Howard, Munster Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/242 Message Board Post: Trying to find an obit for a Mary L Wallace Munster She died May 10, 2002

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mehuron Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2V.2ADI/241 Message Board Post: Seeking obit information on: Glenn Washington Mehuron b 22 Feb 1895 in Nebraska d 16 Dec 1979 Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa, CA. His first name may have been spelled Glen. Thanks in advance Teri

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rudstrom Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/240 Message Board Post: I am making this request on behalf of a person in Sweden who is trying to locate family that emigrated to the USA. One of her relatives is the following: Knut Einar RUDSTROM Born: 13 Jan 1909 in Sweden Died: 29 Oct 1994 Last Residence: San Pablo, Contra Costa county. I would very much appreciate an obituary look-up for this person. Thank you, Susanne

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2V.2ADI/236.1 Message Board Post: Any idea where in Contra Costa County? Depending on where it is, you might try the Oakland Tribune, which is the larger metropolitan paper. Back in 1970, the Lesher Newspapers, Contra Costa Time, West County Times, etc. were not very big, compared to nowadays. Good luck! Robert

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BAILEY, ALLEN, PASTOR Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/239 Message Board Post: John Charles Bailey John Charles Bailey died Friday, July 26, 2002, at age 41. He was born on June 24, 1961, in Martinez. Mr. Bailey was a resident of Yolo County for about a year. He was active at the Wayfarer Christian Mission Center and worked as an expert welder for nearly 20 years before he was disabled. He is survived by daughter Deanna Bailey, of San Pablo; son Matthew Bailey; twin sister Julie Ann Bailey, of San Francisco; sister Karen Estelle Allen of Reno, Nev.; brother Wayne Vernon Bailey, of San Francisco; and brother Clyde Eugene Pastor of San Pablo. Arrangements for a cremation are being made by North Sacramento Funeral Home. (Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Sunday, August 04, 2002, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2V.2ADI/238 Message Board Post: oops! Crabtree and Downing They lived in Contra Costa County, Antioch and Pittsburg. Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2V.2ADI/237 Message Board Post: Looking for obits for Virginia May Crabtree July 6, 1952, John T. Crabtree Nov. 21, 1953, Elizabeth E. Downing Dec 16, 1955.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Trainer, Foust, Berge, Kosak, Drips, Good, Hart Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/210.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Michael, I live in Contra Costa County and noticed your posting. I see that the library was going to e-mail the obit. Just wondering if you still need the obit. Also would you like a picture of his headstone? If so, please advise which cemetery Daniel Bump is in, and I will go and take a picture for you. Lynette edlyn@california.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Trainer, Foust, Berge, Kosak, Drips, Good Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/229.1 Message Board Post: Hi Donell, I checked the Contra Costa Gazette, and the Richmond Indepentant for the obit for Chifton McFarland from November 4, 1955 to November 11, 1955 with no obit found. Let me know if I could be of further help. Lynette edlyn@california.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/175.1 Message Board Post: Hi Donell, I checked both the Contra Costa Gazette, and the Richmond Indepentant from 4 Nov to 11 Nov with no luck for Clifton Choat McFarland. Also checked 4 Oct 1962 to 11 Oct 1962 the Contra Costa Gazette, with no luck for Marvin Wilson Frazier. Do you know what part of the county they were living in. Contra Costa County is a very large county and there are different city papers I could check for you, if you know the city they were living in. Sorry I could not help with more information for you. Lynette edlyn@california.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/80.1 Message Board Post: Dear Katherine, I have found the obit for Mary Catherine Hill. I can either send it via snail mail, or scan it and e-mail it to you. The survivors are: Granddaughter - Mary Ann Zimmer of Texas Grandsons - Richard Dorsey (Rio Vista, CA) Ralph Dorsey (West Pittsburg, CA) Jeffery Dorsey (Livermore, CA) Steven Dorsey (Concord, CA) 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great- grandchildren. My e-mail address is edlyn@california.com. Happy Hunting Lynette