Hello, Can anybody look up obits for the following two ladies (my grandmother and great-grandmother): Esther Sylvia (Nelson) Shannon Welch (probably "Esther Welch" in the obit), born 1/23/1912, died 3/5/1997 Emma Laura (Silva) Nelson, born 1892, died 12/25/1986 Clay Shannon, currently researching specific stirps of the families Shannon, Kollenborn, Branstuder, Huddleston, Gorham, Bailey, Patton, Silva, Myers, Nelson, Green, and Lucky (Wiyot, Wintu, or Wailakki "Indian")

Can anybody find for me an obit for Dollie Shannon, who died either in the hospital in Trinity or Humboldt County or at home in Hoaglin Valley (Trinity)? She was my grandfather's second wife; as such, the family doesn't seem to know that much about her--just that she was born somewhere in New York, her maiden name was Cole, and she had married a Johnson before marrying Theodore Roosevelt "Pop" Shannon. Dollie lived in Blue Lake and was a graduate of a culinary academy. She died somewhere between the mid-1980s and early 1990s--sorry I can't be more specific. Although she was not "blood," she was a great lady--and her cinnamon rolls were by far the best this world has ever tasted. Clay Shannon, currently researching specific stirps of the families Shannon, Kollenborn, Branstuder, Huddleston, Gorham, Bailey, Patton, Silva, Myers, Nelson, Green, and Lucky (Wiyot, Wintu, or Wailakki "Indian")

Can someone send me the text of Esther Silva (Nelson) Shannon Welch's obituary (she died 1997 in Eureka)? Clay Shannon, currently researching specific stirps of the families Shannon, Kollenborn, Branstuder, Huddleston, Gorham, Bailey, Patton, Silva, Myers, Nelson, Green, and Lucky (Wiyot, Wintu, or Wailakki "Indian")

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADI/693.1 Message Board Post: Are you researching Careys of Eureka, Humboldt Cty, CA?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADI/1290 Message Board Post: The Sun, San Bernardino, CA - December 12, 2004 STEVEN KELLY SHARP, 59, of San Bernardino, passed away November 15, 2004 at home. Steven was born Sept. 20, 1954 in Scotia, CA. He was a carpenter for 25 years. He has 2 sons, Matthew, 18 and Steven, 23. Steve graduated from Bloomington (CA) High in 1972. Also survived by parents Bo and Emmy Bohannon of Rialto, CA, sister Patricia and Dave of Hawaii. Private Services have been held. NOTE: Submitter is not related in any way to deceased. Obituary is provided for genealogical interest only. ~RIP~

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Carey, Adorni, Becket Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADI/966.1 Message Board Post: Is this a relative of your family? She is the daugher of Julia Benette Carey Sutton, a descendent of one of my family lines. I have more information if you are interested. Janet

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/AW.2ADI/1205.2.2 Message Board Post: A. Vargas, I saw your message saying that you are related to the Falk family of Eureka, CA. I grew up in a home in Eureka that was built by Charles Falk 1930's or so. I believe he was a brother of William Falk. I have been trying to research the history of the house and have become interested in the Falk family history as well. Please email me at Vicki.Winkel@hsc.utah.edu. I'd love to ask you some questions. Vicki

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/AW.2ADI/1289 Message Board Post: Hello, there are several, really lots of them, members of my family in my genealogy research that lived and died in Humboldt County, Ca. Can someone tell me how far back that I can find obituaires and where can I find them. I live in Oklahoma. Thank You Jean

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/AW.2ADI/1288.1 Message Board Post: Perhaps you found the information in your query on the Calif. Birth Index, but if not, here is what it says...which isn't anything more than you have, it appears. Last_Name First_Name Middle_Name B_yr B_mo B_dy Mothers_Last_Name Sex County_of_Birth CANTRELL 1968 12 02 CANTRELL MALE ORANGE I also found this marriage in the online California marriage index (lest anyone scold me for giving out this information I want to say that it is ONLINE and FREE and public information): Groom_Last_Name Groom_First_Name G GA Bride_Last_Name Bride_First_Name B BA Year Mo Dy Marriage_County SUTTON JOHN J 21 CANTRELL PAMELA 20 1971 02 20 ORANGE Hope this helps you!

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/AW.2ADI/1288 Message Board Post: iam hoping that someone can help me find my lost family member, we have very litlle information on the child at all. the only thing we know is that the birth took place in calif. in 1968 in dec around the 2nd. mother name could be pamela , last name could be cantrel, or cantrell, we know the child was born in cosa mesa area. in or around there. the family would like to know what ever happen to the child , we would like to know is first and last name and where he maybe today. please help us find him for chirstmas his family is waiting to hear from him. may god blees you all thanks jeff

Hello list, I recently found out that my first cousin twice removed Willagrey (also seen Willa Grey) SCHLOTTER died 11 Nov 1977 in Humboldt according to CADI. SSDI says that her last residence was in Eureka. Is there someone that would be able to look up and transcribe her obit for me please. Thank you, Eileen Martello Gillette, Volunteer El Dorado County, CA Member, Friends of Pacheco Cemetery, Contra Costa County, CA Member, Contra Costa County Historical Society

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/AW.2ADI/1287 Message Board Post: would like obit lookup on an Edgar B. Reed, who died 3-29-1958 in Fortuna, California, if possible.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SCHMIDT, McDONNELL, CAWLEY, KAUSEN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADI/1286 Message Board Post: Darrell 'Smitty' Thomas Schmidt Darrell "Smitty" Thomas Schmidt died at home in Woodland Thursday, Sept. 23 at age 83. Mr. Schmidt was born July 29, 1921 in Fortuna to the late Thomas and Mrytle Schmidt and had been a Yolo County resident for 26 years. He attended school in Fortuna and later served one year in the Merchant Marine during World War II and four years in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee (construction battalion). He was employed as a foreman in highway construction and was a member of the Masons and the Scottish Rites. He was an active member of the Woodland Presbyterian Church, a Boy Scout Leader, and a volunteer police officer. Survivors include Mr. Schmidt's wife, Lola Schmidt also of Woodland; daughter Andrea Schmidt and her husband Dave McDonnell of San Juan Capistrano; his son Terry Schmidt and his wife Marilee of Dixon; grandson Eric Cawley of Vacaville, his sister Carol Kausen and her husband Fred of Fortuna, and numerous nieces and nephews, stepgrandchildren, and great-stepgrandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Schmidt is preceded in death by his sister Maxine Allen. Memorials in Mr. Schmidt's name may be directed to Yolo Hospice P.O. Box 1014, Davis, 95617 or Woodland Presbyterian Church, 1324 Columbia Drive, Woodland, 95695. Services: Visitation is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27 at McNary's Chapel, 458 College St., Woodland. A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27 at Woodland Presbyterian Church, 1324 Columbia Drive, Woodland. Internment is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29 at Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka. McNary's Chapel of Woodland is assisting the family with arrangements Obituary from the Woodland "Daily Democrat," Monday, September 27, 2004, (Woodland, Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Daily Democrat," 711 Main St., Woodland, CA 95695. <http://www.dailydemocrat.com/> 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/rw/AW.2ADI/183.1 Message Board Post: I JUST RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT MY FATHERS NAME IS HERBERT HAYES & IN LIVED IN HUMBOLDT TENNESSEE IN 1954- ? I'M WONDERING IF THERE IS A CONNECTION?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Binder, Ziegler Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AW.2ADI/1285 Message Board Post: I am looking for information linking a Catherine Binder who married a John Ziegler (possible middle initial T.) and had a son by the name of John Milton Ziegler. My Catherine Binder had at least one brother, his name was Daniel. She would have also had another son named Andrew. John Milton Ziegler was my grandfather, and he in turn had a son named John Milton Ziegler; who's brother William Harrison Ziegler was my father. I believe Catherine's son Andrew named one of his son's John Ziegler also. If any of this sounds familiar, please rsvp me at alhavakia at aol dot com with 'Ziegler' as the subject line.

Obit. from the San Francisco Chronicle - 6 & 7 Nov. 2004 (with picture of her) HUNTOON, Dorothy Adele Born in Eureka, CA, grew up in a warm sociable Norwegian family amidst the redwoods she loved throughout her life. Strong coffee, good cookies and the ideals of adventure and self improvement remained constant throughout her life. She passed away in peace at age 87 on November 2, 2004 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Dorothy earned a master's degree in Public Health from UC Berkeley. She taught courses on nutrition and food preparation throughout the United States. Her professional interests focused on the cultural aspects of eating. In 1951 Dorothy married Richard C. Huntoon, a widower with two daughters, Carol Rae and Nila Jo. Dorothy was a widow from her marriage to Guy Abrahamsen, who died during World War II. In 1952, a third daughter, Marian Sigrid, was born. The family moved to Walnut Creek in 1955. Dorothy's family grew to include three grandsons, Richard Delbert, Bradley James and Charles Richard Stewart and a great grandchild, Karly Rhiannon Stewart. Dorothy enjoyed a wide circle of friends who were always welcome to drop by for that strong coffee a and good cookies. Dorothy was an active member of the Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church and the Daughters of the American Revolution. A private Memorial Service and interment are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or John Muir Memorial Hospital in Walnut Creek in honor of their kindness and care. HULL'S WALNUT CREEK CHAPEL (925) 934-5400 (I am neither related to nor do I have any other info. on this family - - this obit can be seen at www.sfgate.com )

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baese Price Trask Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AW.2ADI/1284 Message Board Post: I picked up 3 turn-of-the-century photo postcards out of a box at a flea market in Northern California with handwritten genealogy details on the back mentioning the Baese, Price and Trask families. Eureka California mentioned once. The group garden photo looks as if could be California. Originals will be on Ebay for 10 days and high resolution scans will be placed at deadfred.com forever. Photo 1. Two Babies: Emerson Price and Emery Price, ca 1913 Text written on back of photo: "Emerson Dale Price 2 years old Emery Gale Price 8 mos old." (addressed to: "Mr. & Mrs. Fred Baese.") Family identificatrion: Thanks to help of another genealogist I have found the following Price family found in Elsie, Clinton County, Michigan records: Father: Harry C. PRICE Mother: Pearl A. BAESE (born 31 OCT 1888, buried Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Clinton, MI) Children: 1 -Emery PRICE (died 30 JUL 1972) 2 -Emerson D. PRICE (born 9 NOV 1911 died 2 NOV 1935, buried Riverside Cemetery, Elsie, Clinton MI) 3 -William M. PRICE Photo 2. Two Men, Baese friends or relatives Text written on back of photo: "Just a natural as life Will write a letter when I here from you" (addressed to: "Mr. F.R. Baese, Eureka, Cal") Photo 3. Group in an Orchard, Baese and Trask friends or relatives Text written on back of photo: "Left to Right Howard Trask Louis Baese wife & Baby Iva Trask Sister Jennie Frank & Wife Sister Pauline"

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MILLER, GOODMAN, LEKITH, FINCH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADI/1283 Message Board Post: I am trying to find more information on a few relatives who at times lived in Smith River, Trinidad, Stone Lagoon, and Eureka (and maybe other places). William P. Miller - listed in Smith River 1885 (cooper) Charles W. Finch - born Oct 1885 and listed as a pupil at Hoopa Valley school in 1900. Father may have been Daniel Finch. Mother = Mary Miller Mary A Miller - father William P Miller and mother Annie Lekith (Goodman) she was probably born in Trinidad. She had at least 2 brothers - George Miller (born about 1860) and William Miller (born about 1867) Annie Lekith (English name = Goodman) - 100% Yurok/Klamath River (alive during 1850s) - mother to Mary Miller, grandmother to Charles Finch. She is my GGGGrandmother. Any information anyone might have on these people would be greatly appreciated!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Youngblood Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AW.2ADI/1282.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much for your advice and generous efforts to help. I will consider all leads provided, both on and off the board and decide what to do next.

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/AW.2ADI/1282.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Not sure where don was looking for john Youngblood but there are only 7 listed in switchboard, and that is exactly where I would start hunting for him. They list names and address and I would WRITE not call each and every one of them, explain what you are trying to do and that you would like MEDICAL HISTORY. The man might not even KNOW he is the dad and it would be nice to break a grown kid to him gently. I have found phone calls while fast and easy are often a source of irritation for the person who gets them they think they are prank calls and hang up etc. a letter is less threatening. Anyway, that would be where i would start, and then go from there with follow up calls from those you don't hear from. Checking on the birth indexes for him does little good as he may not even have been born in california. I did check the death index and didn't seem to find him listed there. Also the phone book has no listing for him either. Hope this is a little help genzi founder cgc http://groups.yahoo.com/group/californiagenealogy