Twas the week before Christmas And all through eBay There was searching and browsing Before the big day... Before I highlight the eBay finds, I'd like to alert everyone to the printing of the 4th of Cathy Rehart's book series, "The Valley's Legends & Legacies, vol 4" -- I love this series of books. If you are local, it must be available in the usual book stores and at Gottschalks (which is where I saw it). Amazon is *not* listing it online, but Barnes & Noble, www.bn.com sure is. I've got my copy already. :) Sorry I've been lax at getting this out, I've just been real busy trying to scrounge up work. Don't overlook the excellent postcards at the bottom. -deb 1993 Book by Eli Setencich, "Fresno, California's Heartland " -- book has been out of print and unavailable for some time; it's quite pricey in the used book stores in good condition. Auction ends Dec 18 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1496085656 1966 Kingsburg wooden nickel, "Valkommen" Auction ends Dec 19 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1309423650 "1873 ARMY REPORT ON CALIFORNIA IRRIGATION" covering the San Joaquin, Tulare and Sacramento Valleys Auction ends Dec 23 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1048463867 1908 Fresno Swearingen Street/Business Guide Auction ends Dec 23 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1049444129 Ye Olde Postcard Shoppe 1909 Women packing figs Auction ends Dec 19 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1047789164 1909 Women packing raisins Auction ends Dec 19 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1047788943 1912 Sante Fe Depot, Fresno Auction ends Dec 19 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1047788943 1907 Lodge at Kearney Auction ends Dec 19 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1047786971 1907 Santa Fe Depot, Fresno Auction ends Dec 19 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1047755761 Historic Mattei Building on colored postcard in old downtown Fresno. (it is not "Mattel" as this seller labels it) Auction ends Dec 20 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1048266626 "Crane Valley Lake and Resevoir" now known as Bass Lake, in an early postcard identifying it with the hydro-electric generation by San Joaquin Light & Power. Auction ends Dec 21 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1048672523 1920's? Postcard of QUITE a catch from Huntington Lake, evidently advertising the old SJ&E Railroad Auction ends Dec 23 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1048449206 Four postcards, real photo, of mountain dams/power plants from Fresno to upper Kern counties. 1930's Auction ends Dec 23 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1048315451 Three postcards of the historic Forestierre Underground Gardens, must be from the 1940's or 1950's. Auction ends Dec 22 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1049192149 1908 Real Photo postcard of a parade in Reedley -- my goodness, look at this! Auction ends Dec 24 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1049809191

I would like to find an obit for Addline Stephens, died 28 Dec 1955, Fresno, CA... The spelling of the first name could also be Adeline or Adiline, her maiden name was Mc Cutchen. She had to sons, William Isaac Stephens living in the Firebaugh area and Clyde, believed living in the Oakland-Alameda area. Where would I look? Thanks for your help... Jim Harte [email protected]

YES! I was able to obtain an obituary on him. I will mail it to you tomorrow. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: ben garcia [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 7:58 PM To: [email protected] Subject: i am looking for a death or obit notices on gene garcia born on november -14 or 15-1914 died august 2,1950 in fresno ca.we think he lived in selma or fresno i thank you very much emma garcia torreon,new mexico

YES! I was able to get the obit. Need your address to mail it to you. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: JESSE BARNETT [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 7:47 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Fresno Co. Obit search Hello Sandrah, Thank you for offering this most generous service. I am looking for my G-Grandfathers obit. His name was Hugo P. Constantino and he died 9/10/91 in Fresno, CA Thanks much, Jesse [email protected]

YES! I was able to get this article and several other tracing the criminal and subsequent capture and death PLUS obituary on William QUICK. Give me your address so I may mail all these copies to you. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: Mema [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 3:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [CADI] Obit/DCT Fresno, CA/William B. Quick d: 01 Apr 1913 Yes, that would be so nice, thank you mema ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandra Harris" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 11:59 AM Subject: RE: [CADI] Obit/DCT Fresno, CA/William B. Quick d: 01 Apr 1913 > I can try next week for the article. Let me know. Sandra > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mema [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 7:44 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [CADI] Obit/DCT Fresno, CA/William B. Quick d: 01 Apr 1913 > > > To: <[email protected]> > > > Great-grandfather, William B. Quick, was killed during a robbery of > his grocery store, in Fresno, California > (01 April 1913). I have a partial copy of a article that must have > been in a local newspaper. > Could someone see if there was an obituary published for him. And of > course the article must have been front page I would think. Also a > DCT would really be so very appreciated. > Thank you so much for the great services that you provide for those of > us that are unable to go out to do these searches. > Margaret (mema) > >

Sorry Sharon, I couldn't find any for him. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: Sandra Harris [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 11:58 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [CAFRESNO] RE: [CADI] Obit/DCT Fresno, CA_Gottlieb WINTER d 7 Mar 1912 I can check this week for an obituary. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: Sharon Wells Gabel [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 2:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CADI] Obit/DCT Fresno, CA_Gottlieb WINTER d 7 Mar 1912 Greatgrandfather, Gottlieb WINTER died in Fresno County, California 7 March 1912 according to a correspondent. Could/Would someone see if there was an obituary published for him. In addition a Transcription of his death certificate would really be helpful to me. In appreciation, and TIA, Sharon Sharon Wells Gabel

I have the obit. Could I get your address to mail it to you? -----Original Message----- From: Sandra Harris [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 5:52 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [CAFRESNO] Lloyd WALKER Fresno 1971 WALKER LLOYD H 03/16/1917 M ARKANSAS FRESNO 12/15/1971 559-12-1216 54 yrs I can check for an obituary. Would you like me to? Sandra -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 4:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CAFRESNO] Voice Genealogy 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/GW.2ADE/982 Message Board Post: My uncle: Lloyd Walker, born 10/18/1881: died: 1/1972 in Easton, CA. My aunt: Mary Larson, no information This would be in the 1930's. They lived on their ranch with my grandmother Lucy Maria Lamb. Their ranch was about one mile south of Easton, CA. This is close to Fresno. My uncle was a "ditch tender" for the San Joaguin Valley Water District. Their daughter was Dorothy Walker. She was a teacher at Easton. She married Robert Ainsworth. He owned and operated a "Flying A" service station on Van Ness in Fresno. They adobted a daughter Anne. Please give me any information available.

YES! I did find it for you. Could I get your address to mail it to you? Sandra -----Original Message----- From: Janice Peterson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 2:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Obituary lookup for Saroyan Sandra, I found a reference to an obituary of my aunt in the Fresno Bee and would like to get a copy of it. I cannot seem to access it on-line. The reference I found is: Saroyan, Helen (Sarquis) 81 Fresno B, 2001-6-26 tmerle I see you were helping people get DCT and obituaries on the Fresno-list and thought you could advise me how I can get a copy of this obituary. Any help or advice appreciated. Thank you. Janice in Toronto, Canada --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.306 / Virus Database: 166 - Release Date: 12/4/01

So sorry, I could not find anything in the Fresno Republican. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: Sandra Harris [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 5:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [CAFRESNO] RE: [CADI] DCT/OBIT FLOYD CHARLES MCFARLAND (1900-1928) I can check for an obit next week. Let me know if you want me to. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: Dianne [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2001 9:37 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [CADI] DCT/OBIT FLOYD CHARLES MCFARLAND (1900-1928) Hello, I am looking for a DCT/OBIT on Floyd Charles McFarland. He was born 1900 and died 16 Jul 1928 in Fresno, CA. His wife's name was Goldie. I would really appreciate it if someone could send this to me. Sincerely, Dianne Kile ______________________________

My goodness. I got lots of these for you. Need an address to ship this heavy parcel to you. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: rgep [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2001 7:38 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [CAFRESNO] Caire Family, (?)>Texas>Fresno Sandra That would be nice. I searched the Calif. Death records to get the information I have. Let me know what your expenses are and I'll reimburse you. How do you go about doing such a search. I'm still a little new at doing research. I'm not sure about my wife's surnames, both the COLLA and CAIRE families appear in Texas and get married. Family history states that Joseph B. COLLA came over from Also Italy to work the oil fields as a welder, met and married into the CAIRE family. They must have had close family ties, they have moved from Thurbr, Eastland County, Texas to Fresno, CA. I was hoping someone in the CARIE family was doing research and could shed some light on where the family comes from. I understand that my wife has several cousins in the Fresno and Valley area. Thanks Ron Sandra Harris wrote: > Do you want me to check for obituaries on the one's who died in Fresno? Let > me know. Sandra > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf > Of [email protected] > Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 9:51 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [CAFRESNO] Caire Family, (?)>Texas>Fresno > > 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/GW.2ADE/983 > > Message Board Post: > > Looking for researchers of Caire's in Fresno. Any information would be > appreciated. > > John Caire (?) > & Lucia (?) > | Catherin Caire > | b. 14 Jan 1894 > | d. 8 Mar 1964, Santa Clara County, California > | & Joseph B. Colla > | b. 28 Apr 1884, Oslio, Italy > | d. 25 Mar 1947, San Francisco County, California > | m. ? > | Josephine Caire > | b. 13 Nov 1901, Texas > | d. 8 Jun 1997, Fresno, California > | & Vincent Mainero > | b. 29 Dec 1895, Illinois > | d. 24 Dec 1963, Sanger, Fresno County, California > | Clement Caire > | b. 10 Jan 1906 > | d. 9 Apr 1961, Sanger, Fresno County, California > | & Virginia Madeline Rossi > | b. 21 Dec 1908, Texas > | d. 14 Apr 1994, Fresno, California > | Dominic Caire > | b. 3 Dec 1888 > | d. 7 Sep 1945, Santa Clara County, California > | & Josephine Seita > | John Caire > | b. 14 Nov 1890, Texas > | d. 13 Oct 1966, Sanger, Fresno County, California > | & Mary T. Revetto > | b. 5 Mar 1897, Illinois > | d. 8 Dec 1991, Fresno, California > | Madeline C. Caire > | b. 25 Dec 1901, Texas > | d. 28 Nov 1992, Fresno, California > | & Archille G. Zanelli > | b. 9 Jul 1894 > | d. 22 Sep 1972, Fresno, California > | Mary Caire > | b. 5 Mar 1904, Texas > | d. 3 Mar 1993, Fresno, California > | & Don MEZZANO > | Fred John Caire > | b. 11 Dec 1909, Texas > | d. 11 Jul 1983, Fresno, California > | & Mary Devecchio > > Thanks Ron Gephart, [email protected] > connected to COLLA'S in San Jose, California area.

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/GW.2ADE/462.1 Message Board Post: My new e-mail address is: [email protected] Thanks, Dan Smith.

Looking for information on Edward W. BANNIE. He was a painter of Japanese parents. He was living in Fresno in 1888. Anyone know of this man? Thanks, Sandra.

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/GW.2ADE/983 Message Board Post: Looking for researchers of Caire's in Fresno. Any information would be appreciated. John Caire (?) & Lucia (?) | Catherin Caire | b. 14 Jan 1894 | d. 8 Mar 1964, Santa Clara County, California | & Joseph B. Colla | b. 28 Apr 1884, Oslio, Italy | d. 25 Mar 1947, San Francisco County, California | m. ? | Josephine Caire | b. 13 Nov 1901, Texas | d. 8 Jun 1997, Fresno, California | & Vincent Mainero | b. 29 Dec 1895, Illinois | d. 24 Dec 1963, Sanger, Fresno County, California | Clement Caire | b. 10 Jan 1906 | d. 9 Apr 1961, Sanger, Fresno County, California | & Virginia Madeline Rossi | b. 21 Dec 1908, Texas | d. 14 Apr 1994, Fresno, California | Dominic Caire | b. 3 Dec 1888 | d. 7 Sep 1945, Santa Clara County, California | & Josephine Seita | John Caire | b. 14 Nov 1890, Texas | d. 13 Oct 1966, Sanger, Fresno County, California | & Mary T. Revetto | b. 5 Mar 1897, Illinois | d. 8 Dec 1991, Fresno, California | Madeline C. Caire | b. 25 Dec 1901, Texas | d. 28 Nov 1992, Fresno, California | & Archille G. Zanelli | b. 9 Jul 1894 | d. 22 Sep 1972, Fresno, California | Mary Caire | b. 5 Mar 1904, Texas | d. 3 Mar 1993, Fresno, California | & Don MEZZANO | Fred John Caire | b. 11 Dec 1909, Texas | d. 11 Jul 1983, Fresno, California | & Mary Devecchio Thanks Ron Gephart, [email protected] connected to COLLA'S in San Jose, California area.

Do you want me to check for obituaries on the one's who died in Fresno? Let me know. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 9:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CAFRESNO] Caire Family, (?)>Texas>Fresno 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/GW.2ADE/983 Message Board Post: Looking for researchers of Caire's in Fresno. Any information would be appreciated. John Caire (?) & Lucia (?) | Catherin Caire | b. 14 Jan 1894 | d. 8 Mar 1964, Santa Clara County, California | & Joseph B. Colla | b. 28 Apr 1884, Oslio, Italy | d. 25 Mar 1947, San Francisco County, California | m. ? | Josephine Caire | b. 13 Nov 1901, Texas | d. 8 Jun 1997, Fresno, California | & Vincent Mainero | b. 29 Dec 1895, Illinois | d. 24 Dec 1963, Sanger, Fresno County, California | Clement Caire | b. 10 Jan 1906 | d. 9 Apr 1961, Sanger, Fresno County, California | & Virginia Madeline Rossi | b. 21 Dec 1908, Texas | d. 14 Apr 1994, Fresno, California | Dominic Caire | b. 3 Dec 1888 | d. 7 Sep 1945, Santa Clara County, California | & Josephine Seita | John Caire | b. 14 Nov 1890, Texas | d. 13 Oct 1966, Sanger, Fresno County, California | & Mary T. Revetto | b. 5 Mar 1897, Illinois | d. 8 Dec 1991, Fresno, California | Madeline C. Caire | b. 25 Dec 1901, Texas | d. 28 Nov 1992, Fresno, California | & Archille G. Zanelli | b. 9 Jul 1894 | d. 22 Sep 1972, Fresno, California | Mary Caire | b. 5 Mar 1904, Texas | d. 3 Mar 1993, Fresno, California | & Don MEZZANO | Fred John Caire | b. 11 Dec 1909, Texas | d. 11 Jul 1983, Fresno, California | & Mary Devecchio Thanks Ron Gephart, [email protected] connected to COLLA'S in San Jose, California area.

I can try next week for the article. Let me know. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: Mema [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 7:44 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [CADI] Obit/DCT Fresno, CA/William B. Quick d: 01 Apr 1913 To: <[email protected]> Great-grandfather, William B. Quick, was killed during a robbery of his grocery store, in Fresno, California (01 April 1913). I have a partial copy of a article that must have been in a local newspaper. Could someone see if there was an obituary published for him. And of course the article must have been front page I would think. Also a DCT would really be so very appreciated. Thank you so much for the great services that you provide for those of us that are unable to go out to do these searches. Margaret (mema) ==== CA-DEATH-INDEX Mailing List ==== 1930-39 CADI is on line here http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/gen/ca/_vitals/cadeathm.htm > > ______________________________

I can check this week for an obituary. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: Sharon Wells Gabel [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 2:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CADI] Obit/DCT Fresno, CA_Gottlieb WINTER d 7 Mar 1912 Greatgrandfather, Gottlieb WINTER died in Fresno County, California 7 March 1912 according to a correspondent. Could/Would someone see if there was an obituary published for him. In addition a Transcription of his death certificate would really be helpful to me. In appreciation, and TIA, Sharon Sharon Wells Gabel 36550 Chinulna Drive Kenai, AK 99611 [email protected] ______________________________

Hi, I'm new here and am researching William T. Martin and his family. William was born around 1861-1880. William's father was Samuel and his mother, was Ala. I don't know William's wife's name, but his daughter, was named, Marion (or Marian). Marion was well know on the Rodeo circuit, but I don't know the years.....Is anyone else researching these lines? Thanks, Debi Harrington

WALKER LLOYD H 03/16/1917 M ARKANSAS FRESNO 12/15/1971 559-12-1216 54 yrs I can check for an obituary. Would you like me to? Sandra -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 4:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CAFRESNO] Voice Genealogy 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/GW.2ADE/982 Message Board Post: My uncle: Lloyd Walker, born 10/18/1881: died: 1/1972 in Easton, CA. My aunt: Mary Larson, no information This would be in the 1930's. They lived on their ranch with my grandmother Lucy Maria Lamb. Their ranch was about one mile south of Easton, CA. This is close to Fresno. My uncle was a "ditch tender" for the San Joaguin Valley Water District. Their daughter was Dorothy Walker. She was a teacher at Easton. She married Robert Ainsworth. He owned and operated a "Flying A" service station on Van Ness in Fresno. They adobted a daughter Anne. Please give me any information available.

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/GW.2ADE/982 Message Board Post: My uncle: Lloyd Walker, born 10/18/1881: died: 1/1972 in Easton, CA. My aunt: Mary Larson, no information This would be in the 1930's. They lived on their ranch with my grandmother Lucy Maria Lamb. Their ranch was about one mile south of Easton, CA. This is close to Fresno. My uncle was a "ditch tender" for the San Joaguin Valley Water District. Their daughter was Dorothy Walker. She was a teacher at Easton. She married Robert Ainsworth. He owned and operated a "Flying A" service station on Van Ness in Fresno. They adobted a daughter Anne. Please give me any information available.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Voice Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/GW.2ADE/981 Message Board Post: Need more information for family tree. My grandparents were: William Henry Voice, born: 1/27/1857; died: 11/7/1993 Annie K. Kuhn, born: 2/22/1863, died: 10/27/1929 They owned a ranch at Fowler, CA. My great grandparents were: ? Voice ? Weiter I would appreciate any information given.