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    1. [CAContraCosta] Re: dct Nicholas Fitzgerald
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fitzgerald Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/136.1.1 Message Board Post: thankyou for your kind offer. Whenever, I got the dct for this gentleman, It turned out to be a different Nicholas Fitzgerald than the one I was looking for. Thanks again, Cathleen

    08/03/2002 04:09:13
    1. [CAContraCosta] new info: Duncan A. McRae 1854-1920, died Danville April 25, 1920
    2. Hassall
    3. 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

    08/02/2002 12:26:40
    1. [CAContraCosta] Duncan A. McRae 1854-1920, died Danville April 25, 1920
    2. Hassall
    3. Hi there I am looking for information on any any descendants of this man. DUNCAN A. MCRAE, REV., degree BA. born 1854 Glengarry,Ontario, Canada. Duncan's father was brother to my greatgreatgrandfather Findlay McRae born in 1817. Descendants of Duncan A. McRae, Rev., BA 1 Duncan A. McRae, Rev., BA 1854 - 1920 b: 1854 d: April 25, 1920 in Danville, Contra Costa Co., California . +Carrie ??? - 1899 d: June 13, 1899 in Danville, Contra Costa Co., California United Church Archives at the University of British Columbia reads: Rev. D. A. MacRae, BA The Rev. D. A. MacRae was born in Glengarry, Ont, in the year 1859. He was educated at McGill University, Montreal from which institution he graduated about 1882. His theological course was taken in the Presbyterian College, Montreal, where he graduated about 1885. After graduating, he responded to the call of the West and bacame pastor in St. Andre's Church, Nanaimo, British Columbia . During his successful pastorate in that city he was also convener of the Home Mission Commiteee of the Presbytery of Victoria British Columbia . Leaving Nanaimo British Columbia , he spent a few years in Dawson City, Yukon Territory. He return to Vancouver British Columbia where he organized St. Paul's and Westminister Churches, afterward being called to Cloverdale, British Columbia . having successful pastorate in each of these places. Two years ago he retired to California and died at his home there in Danville, on the 25th of April, 1920. Mr. MacRae was an authority on social and labor problems and took an active interest in the industrial situation in British Columbia. He was a man of strong personality, a faithful servant of God and an earnest preacher of the gospel. Thanks for reading this Judy in Canada

    07/31/2002 10:24:38
    1. [CAContraCosta] obituary look-up needed
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/236 Message Board Post: Can someone help me with a newspaper obituary look-up for Orville Barton d. Oct.25,1970 in Contra Costa Co,CA.? Thanks Julee

    07/29/2002 01:33:11
    1. [CAContraCosta] Victor Allen PORTER Jr. (1991-2002) (obit.)
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: PORTER, JAMES, INGRAHAM, JOHNSON, McCOY, LEWIS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/235 Message Board Post: Victor Allen Porter Jr. Victor Allen Porter Jr. died unexpectedly Saturday, July 20, 2002, at age 10. Born Sept. 16, 1991, in Richmond, Victor was the son of Linda D. James and the late Victor Allen Porter Sr. He had been a Dunnigan resident for the past eight years. He attended Arbuckle Elementary School and would have entered the sixth grade in the fall. He played Little League Baseball. He was a member of Arbuckle School band and played the trumpet. Victor is survived by his mother, Linda James of Oakland; sisters, Victoria Porter and Tanisha Porter, both of Dunnigan, Lashona Ingraham, and Terisha Johnson, both of Oakland; brothers, Michael Porter of Dunnigan, William McCoy and Kenneth Lewis, both of Oakland; paternal grandparents, Geraldine Johnson and husband Eddie of Dunnigan; and numerous aunts; uncles; cousins and friends. Visitation is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 29, at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland, with funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. in Greater Second Baptist Church, Woodland. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements. (Obituary from the "The Daily Democrat," Friday, July 26, 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.)

    07/29/2002 04:15:28
    1. [CAContraCosta] OBIT LOOK UP
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gray-Sharkey Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/234 Message Board Post: Could someone look up an obit for CHARLES GRAY b: Jan.17, 1857 d: Feb 19, 1948, born in Scotland. Lived in Contra Costa Co. Also Ina Sharkey b: Nov. 5 1894, d: Dec. 4,1974, born in Scotland, Lived in Contra Costa Co. Any help will be deeply appreciated.

    07/26/2002 04:05:54
    1. [CAContraCosta] Re: dct Nicholas Fitzgerald
    2. 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/136.1 Message Board Post: Hi Cathleen, I will be going to St. Catherines on Thursday August 1st. If you would like I can take a picture of the headstone for you. My e-mail is edlyn@california.com Lynette

    07/26/2002 02:53:29
    1. [CAContraCosta] Re: Alhambra Cemetery in Martinez
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Trainer, Berge, Kosak, Foust, Drips, Good Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/183.2 Message Board Post: Hi Anita, I can go to the Alhambra Cemetery on August 1st and take a picture of the headstone for you. Do you need an obit? If so, I can also look that up for you. Just let me know. My e-mail is edlyn@california.com. Lynette

    07/26/2002 02:30:45
    1. [CAContraCosta] Looking for family
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dakan - Scott - Roberts - Perry Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/233 Message Board Post: Looking for the obits information on: Dorothy Marie Dakan Scott Perry - born 1/12/24 died 3/15/95 Greg Eugene Dakan - born 3/10/27 died 1/21/91 Eugene Roberts Dakan - born 11/5/1895 died 4/27/45 Thank you

    07/24/2002 06:46:40
    1. Re: [CAContraCosta] what county is Berkley in? Please
    2. Laurel Egenberger
    3. At 11:08 PM -0700 7/22/02, Hassall wrote: >Hi there > >I know this is off topic but I have been searching on the internet for over >an hour to find the county where Berkeley is. I want to join a rootsweb >digest for the that county. Could someone please tell me what county >Berkeley is in . Berkeley is in Alameda County (sometimes to the chagrin of each <g>) --Laurel

    07/22/2002 05:14:17
    1. [CAContraCosta] what county is Berkley in? Please
    2. Hassall
    3. Hi there I know this is off topic but I have been searching on the internet for over an hour to find the county where Berkeley is. I want to join a rootsweb digest for the that county. Could someone please tell me what county Berkeley is in . Thanks for this Judy in Canada

    07/22/2002 05:08:44
    1. [CAContraCosta] EFFIE MAE REYNOLDS @1920 & CHARLES WM.REYNOLDS @1918 are they still living in CA
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: REYNOLDS, BULLIS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2V.2ADI/232 Message Board Post: Just found additional information about Charles William Reynolds. Wife was Sarah born @ 1885 in Missouri? Children Mary Lee born @1908 KY, Charles William Reynolds JR born @1918 in CA and Effie Mae born @1920 CA. It is possible the above children could still be living or have children living in the Contra Costa area. Another clue I have a woman by the name of Anna B. is connected to this family. It might be the mother of Sarah. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Patty Greene-Jones

    07/21/2002 08:38:07
    1. [CAContraCosta] CHARLES WILLIAM REYNOLDS and JAMES WESLEY BULLIS
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: REYNOLDS, BULLIS, WELCH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2V.2ADI/231 Message Board Post: CHARLES WILLIAM REYNOLDS was born in Indiana 9 Mar 1875 to SARAH E. WELCH and ? REYNOLDS. Sarah and her first husband ? Reynolds left Grainger Co., TN and moved Indiana. Soon after they arrived Charles William was born and his father died. Sarahs parents came to Indiana and escorted he back home to east TN. She married a second time to JOHN MARTIN BULLIS. The fourth child they had was JAMES WESLEY BULLIS born 27 May 1884 Grainger Co., TN. Charles William Reynolds and James Wesley Bullisleft TN moving to California. Charles William Reynolds died 10 Apr 1954 in Contra Costa, California and James Wesley Bullis died 8 June 1962 in Sonoma, California. Any information would be greatly appreciated about either of them Thank you Patty Greene-Jones

    07/21/2002 07:19:42
    1. [CAContraCosta] Re: seeking infor. on Gwven (Vanzant) Hauth////found
    2. 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/230.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks George. Darlene M Pariss send me an e mail with his phone nr. and location that they are at.. going to call to night.. thanks again all for the help. Darlene thanks a lot.. Harold.

    07/18/2002 01:36:05
    1. [CAContraCosta] Re: seeking infor. on Gwven (Vanzant) Hauth
    2. 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/230.1 Message Board Post: Harold I checked the on-line C.A.D.I., and neither are listed, so either they are alive, died after 1997 or moved out of state. George

    07/18/2002 10:38:38
    1. [CAContraCosta] Kevin Starr Talk Monday July 24, at COMMONWEALTH CLUB
    2. George Rushton
    3. On Monday July 22, Kevin Starr, will be giving a talk on his new book "Endangered Dreams and Material Dreams" which is about California in the 1940's. The program starts at 5:15 p.m. with wine and cheese and talk at 6:00 p.m.. It will be held at Club Office, 595 Market St, 2nd floor, San Francisco the cost for non=members is $12. For more details and to make a reservation, check the web site. <http://www.commonwealthclub.org/sf.html> George __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com

    07/18/2002 10:01:07
    1. [CAContraCosta] Web site for early CA female lawyers
    2. George Rushton
    3. I was doing some checking on a early female lawyer here in California, and was given this site. It has bios on 359 early female lawyers. <http://www.stanford.edu/group/WLHP/> George __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com

    07/18/2002 09:50:59
    1. Re: [CAContraCosta] seeking infor. on Gwven (Vanzant) Hauth
    2. George Rushton
    3. Harold I checked the on-line C.A.D.I., and neither are listed, so either they are alive, died after 1997 or moved out of state. George --- haroldlee@msn.com wrote: > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to > this mailing list. > > Surnames: Vanzant/Petersen/Hauth/Stout > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2V.2ADI/230 > > Message Board Post: > > information needed on Gwen (Gwendolyn) Hauth of the > San Francisco area and Husbund Paul Hauth or their > children. Gwen's parents were Charlie L. Vanzant > and Maria Catharina Petersen. goes by name of Mary. > Have extentive Genealogy for Charlie and Maria if I > can locate some one related to them. will share. > Gwen used to live in 24 Johns court, Pleasent Hill, > Calif. in 1968. would love to make connection with > any Hauth family members. E mail haroldlee@msn.com . > Harold > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com

    07/18/2002 09:38:11
    1. [CAContraCosta] seeking infor. on Gwven (Vanzant) Hauth
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vanzant/Petersen/Hauth/Stout Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2V.2ADI/230 Message Board Post: information needed on Gwen (Gwendolyn) Hauth of the San Francisco area and Husbund Paul Hauth or their children. Gwen's parents were Charlie L. Vanzant and Maria Catharina Petersen. goes by name of Mary. Have extentive Genealogy for Charlie and Maria if I can locate some one related to them. will share. Gwen used to live in 24 Johns court, Pleasent Hill, Calif. in 1968. would love to make connection with any Hauth family members. E mail haroldlee@msn.com . Harold

    07/18/2002 05:34:40
    1. [CAContraCosta] OBIT LOOKUP NEEDED - HELP!?
    2. This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McFarland, Jones Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2V.2ADI/229 Message Board Post: My family & I have a family reunion scheduled for 8/10/2002 and I would really like to have this obituary to share with the rest of my family.... Clifton Choat McFARLAND Born: 8/13/1901 TX Died: 11/3/1955 Contra Costa Co; California Thank you so much! Sincerely, Donell Frazier

    07/13/2002 05:53:56