This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Gen1899 Surnames: Bender Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14554/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Los Angeles Times, January 23, 1947: VETERAN KERN TEACHER DIES BAKERSFIELD, Jan 22. - Mrs. Cora F. Bender, 85, who came to Kern County as a teacher in 1877, died today at her home here. She first taught in the Gold Camp area of Walker's Basin and later at Sumner, Greenfield, Havilah, Beardsley and Caliente schools. Most of Bakersfield's leading residents were taught by her at the Washington School, where she was teacher and principal for 20 years, until her retirement in 1930. She was one of seven students at the Los Angeles Normal School in 1883. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Paul's Church with Rev. Ralph H. Cox, rector, officiating. 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.

This is an important update for anyone planning to attend the SCGS Genealogy Jamboree. Apologies for the long email, but there are several announcements: 1. Deadline Alert - Pre-registration cutoff 2. Deadline Alert - Special Event ticket sales 3. Speaker Schedule Changes 4. Saturday Evening Social and Zydeco La-La Dance 5. SCGS at the Simi Valley Creole Cajun Festival 6. Discount Hotel Room Block is Closed 7. Last Call for Personalized Tree-Shirts for Jamboree 8. Volunteers Needed June 2 to Assemble Packets 9. Pickup Truck Drivers - We Need You! 10. And From the Motion Picture Capital of the World.... An Extra-Special Announcement for Jamboree 1. Deadline Alert - Pre-registration cutoff. Pre-registration deadline for Jamboree has been extended to Tuesday, May 29. You will be able to register at the door as long as space is available. If you are thinking about attending the Writers Conference, we recommend that you register in advance to make sure you save your spot. You can register online at www.scgsgenealogy.com, by phone at 818-843-7247, by mail, or in person at the SCGS Library. 2. Deadline Alert - Special Event Ticket Sales. We still have space available for the special events. We cannot guarantee that tickets will be available for purchase at the door, so if you want to attend, buy your tickets before May 29. The events include: Friday night banquet with Leland Meitzler Saturday breakfast - Effective Society Management Sunday breakfast - Schelly Talalay Dardashti Saturday Night's Zydeco La-La Dance 3. Speaker Schedule Changes are announced. Revised programs will be available at Jamboree. The Jefferson-Hemings Family DNA Project session has been cancelled. We hope they will be able to join us next year. The time of Jana Sloan Broglin's "Organizing 101" on Sunday, June 10, has been changed to 11:00 a.m. The time of Bill Dollarhide's "Wagon Roads" session Sunday, June 10, has been changed to 1:30 p.m. 4. Saturday Evening Social and Zydeco La-La Dance. We still have tickets available for this fun event. This is open to the public, so if you have any Zydeco music fans in your circle of friends and acquaintances, please encourage them to attend. Tickets will be available at the door. Don't forget your Mardi Gras beads, and order your Zydeco La-La Dance t-shirt here: www.cafepress.com/scgsgenealogy/3007633 5. SCGS at the Simi Valley Creole Cajun Festival. The Creole Heritage Center in Natchitoches, Louisiana, our partner for this year's Jamboree, will have a booth at the Simi Valley Creole Cajun Festival over Memorial Day weekend. SCGS will be there selling tickets to Jamboree and to the dance. Stop by and say hi if you are at the Festival. If you would like to spend a couple of hours working the booth, please let us know. Information on the Festival is found at www.simicajun.org. 6. Discount Hotel Room Block is Closed. The Marriott has closed the discounted room block for our event. If you have not yet made your hotel reservation, you will be offered the best available price. Ask about Senior Discounts or AAA rates. When you check in at the hotel, ask to see if the discounted Jamboree rate is available. 7. Last Call for Personalized Tree-Shirts for Jamboree. This is the last week that we will be able to do the graphics work so that you can order your personalized SCGS Tree-Shirt with your family names. Send an email to jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com with the names you want on your shirt. If you haven't seen the Tree-Shirt, check them out here: http://www.cafepress.com/scgsgenealogy/569435 8. Volunteers Needed. Please help us on Saturday, June 2, to help us put together 1000 registration packets for Jamboree! The more the merrier - not to mention the more people we have helping, the faster we will finish. Call Marva Grove at 818-843-7247 or by email at scgs@scgsgenealogy.com if you can volunteer on Saturday June 2 or any time during Jamboree. Volunteer help is needed for all three days at Jamboree. 9. Pickup Truck Drivers - We Need You! Are you able to help us set up a mini-SCGS Library at the Marriott? Our load-out will be Thursday morning starting around 10am and the tear-down will be Sunday afternoon beginning at 3pm. If you have a pickup and can help us out for even a couple of hours on Thursday, June 7, and on Sunday evening, June 10, we'd be very grateful. If you have high school age neighbors or family members, we could certainly use their lifting and carrying help, too. Contact ltmyers44@myway.com if you can help. 10. And Finally, from the Motion Picture Capital of the World...An Extra-Special Announcement!! Have you ever Googled your own name? Find out what happens when Jim Killeen did just that. We were contacted by documentary film makers for a film called Google Me. The documentary follows Jim Killeen as he travels around the world meeting other Jim Killeens who turned up when Jim did a Google search on his name. Relative Genetics will be conducting DNA tests to see if any of the Jims are related, and a gaggle of Jim Killeens are meeting in Killeen, Texas (where else???) for a reunion, complete with chili cookoff and rodeo. The filmmakers will be at Jamboree on Sunday afternoon, during the lunch break, talking to participants of the Jamboree and Family History Writers Conference. This is great exposure for genealogy, for the Jamboree and for SCGS. Don't worry...if you don't want to appear on camera, you don't have to. To learn more about their documentary, go to www.googlemethemovie.com WHEW! That was a lot of news. Thanks for sticking with us on this one. There are lots of other activities going on, such as the Virtual Surname Wall, Memorial Day ceremonies in LA County cemeteries, the Ancestors Gallery, and other projects. You can catch up on those activities by checking "Breaking News" at www.scgsgenealogy.com. The Library is open to the public for research on: 10:00am - 4:00pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10:00am - 9:00pm Tuesdays 10:00am - 4:00pm on third and fourth Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm on first and second Sundays Closed Mondays Southern California Genealogical Society 417 Irving Drive Burbank, California 91504-2408 phone: 818-843-7247 email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com web: www.scgsgenealogy.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DonnaSharp39 Surnames: Cullum/Griffin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14553.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you. All but the one for Ralph Griffin are for the family I am interested in. I had already found all of this information. I had most of it from the excellent notes that my grandmother (niece of Betty) had left before she died. I have Betty's obituary from an unknown newspaper in California, a memorial obituary from the service for Betty, a post card from her husband Vann to Pernie Cullum (brother of Betty and my great grandfather) showing a view of Hillcrest Memorial Park. I do want to find Betty's descendants, not only to document her family line, but also to share some old family photos that they may not have. My grandmother left behind a wonderful collection. I had looked up this information from the information in my grandmother's notes and collection. I should have mentioned that. I am very sorry. Thank you again for taking the time to try and help me. Donna 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ladisatt Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14553.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Misc. Info found in CA records for Griffin/Cullum Social Security Death Index about Betty Griffin Name: Betty Griffin SSN: 429-44-5315 Last Residence: 93309 Bakersfield, Kern, California, United States of America Born: 6 Apr 1903 Last Benefit: 93309 Bakersfield, Kern, California, United States of America Died: Sep 1978 State (Year) SSN issued: Burial 1978 20 Sep Chapel Lawn,Hillcrest Memorial Park,Bakersfield,California Married: Vann Griffin Born: 14 Sep 1903 in Austin, [county], Arkansas, USA Died: 10 Jul 1982 Bakersfield, Kern, California Marriage: 20 Jan 1923 in [city], Woodruff, Arkansas, USA California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Dillard L Griffin Name: Dillard L Griffin Social Security #: 431261172 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 15 Apr 1925 Birthplace: Arkansas Death Date: 6 Jan 1962 Death Place: San Francisco Mother's Maiden Name: Cullum California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Ralph Douglas Griffin Name: Ralph Douglas Griffin Social Security #: 429400964 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 21 Nov 1927 Birthplace: Alaska Death Date: 28 Jan 1992 Death Place: Contra Costa Mother's Maiden Name: Cullum California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Freland Carl Griffin Name: Freland Carl Griffin Social Security #: 557486058 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 11 Jan 1939 Birthplace: Arkansas Death Date: 17 Aug 1984 Death Place: Kern Mother's Maiden Name: Collum 1930 United States Federal Census about Nan Gribbin (Van Griffin) Name: Nan Gribbin (Van Griffin) Home in 1930: De View, Woodruff, Arkansas Age: 26 Estimated birth year: abt 1904 Birthplace: United States of America Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Betty Race: White Household Members: Name Age Nan Gribbin 26 Betty Gribbin 27 Waneta Gribbin 4 Van Leon Gribbin 3 James Gribbin 1 3/12 California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Vann Dee Griffin Name: Vann Dee Griffin Social Security #: 430286150 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 14 Sep 1903 Birthplace: Arkansas Death Date: 10 Jul 1982 Death Place: Kern Mother's Maiden Name: Not sure if any of these belong to you, but it is something to look at. Good luck in your research, Diana Satterfield East Kern Genealogical Society 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DonnaSharp39 Surnames: Cullum/Griffin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14553.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you for your reply. Hopefully it will help someone else. I had actually already tried both of these things. I got a hit for one of the children. I went back to my records and found the obit that my graandmother got from Betty Mae (Cullum) Griffin's death. Only a few of the children stayed in California. When I checked for records for these children, their names are very common in California. Without additional information it is almost impossible for me to figure out which one's are the correct records. I looked for online obits (I live in Arkansas) and found none available. Thank you again. 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.

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.kern/14553.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Donna wrote, "Seeking information for the descendants of Vann and Betty (Cullum) Griffin. Betty Mae (Cullum) ... Betty died in Kern County in 1978. Vann died in Kern in 1982. I believe that they had 8 children. ... have a list of names for the children, but no information for their descendants. ..." Donna, since you have a list of the children's names, I recommend checking the CADI (CA Death Index) to see if any of the children have died in the state of California, or check the SSDI (Social Security Death Index) for deaths that might have occurred outside the state of California, (or anywhere, including CA, since 1997). If you can identify a date and probable place of death, then you can then try to procure obituaries and hope to find names of the children's children. CADI: http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi SSDI: http://ssdi.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DonnaSharp39 Surnames: Cullum/Griffin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14553/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking information for the descendants of Vann and Betty (Cullum) Griffin. Betty Mae (Cullum) Griffin is the sister of my great grandfather Pernie Lee Cullum. Betty died in Kern County in 1978. Vann died in Kern in 1982. I believe that they had 8 children. I have some old family photos that belonged to my grandmother. I also have a list of names for the children, but no information for their descendants. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gingermccall Surnames: Gilbow, Wingo Classification: marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/1010.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 07-15-1906 James Gilbow (indexed as Gilbon) Mary F Wingo US District Court, Western District, Indian Territory Case #MLI-OU-00299, Muskogee County District Court. I am not kin & can not provide any further information. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: billie_eacret Surnames: Wilson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14552/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for obituary for Furmon Wilson who died on August 29, 1979 in Maricopa, California, Kern County. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated, thank you. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PamShurtleff51 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/11184.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Leah, most of my original info on the Underwoods came from the research of Netta Lou Satterfield, as well as my Granny, Opal Bell Satterfield Barker, and in the last few years, I've shared with Mary Underwood Wilkerson, through her site. Do you have access to her MyFamily page? It's been a place to share, although some of the info hasn't been verified, and some of it I have questions about. But if we don't share, we'll never find the answers. Send me your email, and I will be happy to send what I have. Do you live in the Bakersfield area? That's where I was born and raised also. Haven't been back since my Granny passed away in 2003, but am hoping to make another research trip one day. I live in WA state now. Though I knew many of my Satterfield and Barker relatives, I'm sorry that I didn't know my Underwood 'cousins' better. My great-grandmother was Millie Mae Underwood, married to George W. Satterfield and I remember them very well. I have many pics of Millie and George an! d their family. I have posted some on Mary's site. Email me at pamalou17@netzero.net. I would love to have more thorough info on Larkin Underwood's family also. Once I know if you have access to Mary's site, I'll know better what to send you. Looking forward to hearing from you again. Pam 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kululeah1 Surnames: Underwood Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/11184.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pam, Hello, I am researching my husbands family the Underwoods. His father is Robert(Bob)Lynn Underwood, grandfather is Larkin(Lynn)Lindsey Underwood, great-grandfather is James David Underwood. His father passed away about a year ago and we are trying to collect a complete family history. I would love to get copies of anything you wouldn't mind sharing. Thank you, Leah Underwood 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.

In a message dated 5/11/2007 7:34:32 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, res00jqu@gte.net writes: Looking descendents of JAMES DONALDSON, Born 1889 Alabama, lived and died in Lucedale, Mississippi. From info I have, some of his descendents moved to Bakersfield and supposed to buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery there. Uncle Jimmie was a Greatuncle on mine. My Grandmother was Susan Samantha (Donaldson) Lord. ------------------------- Joe, Without at least names we are all in the dark and dates would help, too IF you are wanting help. Who, exactly, are you hoping to find? Or are you just hoping that one of the descendants of James Donaldson might be a member of this list? Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Sharon, was actually looking for descendents if any are on this list. If get NO answer, will be wanting to find more info on them. My Sister is sending me some info on them, hope it will give dates and names. Then will be looking for obits etc for them. I Noticed you were a Volunteer so will keep this when I need some assistance. I just found out about some of my KIN FOLKS live there and it was quite a shock as I lived in Bakersfield from 1977 to 1996 and never knew about them. Talk about a strange world. Joe DULCICH6@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 5/11/2007 7:34:32 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > res00jqu@gte.net writes: > > Looking descendents of JAMES DONALDSON, Born 1889 Alabama, > lived and died in Lucedale, Mississippi. From info I have, > some of his descendents moved to Bakersfield and supposed > to buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery there. > > Uncle Jimmie was a Greatuncle on mine. > > My Grandmother was Susan Samantha (Donaldson) Lord. > > > > ------------------------- > Joe, > > Without at least names we are all in the dark and dates would help, too IF > you are wanting help. Who, exactly, are you hoping to find? Or are you just > hoping that one of the descendants of James Donaldson might be a member of > this list? > > Sharon > Kern Co. Volunteer > > > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAKERN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Looking descendents of JAMES DONALDSON, Born 1889 Alabama, lived and died in Lucedale, Mississippi. From info I have, some of his descendents moved to Bakersfield and supposed to buried in the Hillcrest Cemetery there. Uncle Jimmie was a Greatuncle on mine. My Grandmother was Susan Samantha (Donaldson) Lord. Joe Webb Umatilla, Oregon

You are invited to add your family surnames to the Southern California Genealogical Society's Virtual Surname Wall. This feature will be unveiled at the 38th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, June 8-10 in Burbank, CA. There is no charge for this service, and the offer is open to the public. We encourage you to forward this invitation to your cousins, genealogy-related email lists, society members, your genealogy acquaintences, or other family historians. Entries submitted by May 22 will be included in the 2007 Virtual Surname Wall at Jamboree; later submissions will be included in the a free-access online database. Although this project is being sponsored by the Southern California Genealogical Society, we welcome family information from any geographic area, not just California. You may submit up to 10 surnames. We plan to allow for more surnames to be added and will let you know when we are able to accept more names. Participants will be asked for the following information. You may wish to have your family group sheets, pedigree charts, or genealogy database available for reference. 1. Your family surnames (including spelling variations). 2. The geographic area in which they lived, or the migration path. 3. The associated period of time. Your participation in the Virtual Surname Wall project is completely voluntary. Surname Wall information will be maintained by SCGS and may be included in printed or a searchable free online database that would be accessible on the SCGS website at www.scgsgenealogy.com. Your participation in the project is your authorization to include your surname information in any printed or searchable online databases that may be developed. Of course, we have instituted steps to protect your privacy. Your contact information will not be displayed, either in print or online. You will have the option of asking SCGS to serve as intermediary, or authorizing SCGS to release your contact information should we receive an inquiry regarding a possible family connection. If you have questions at any time about the Virtual Surname Wall, please contact us at jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com. If you are attending Jamboree, be sure to stop by the Tech Zone to check out this new resource. For information on Southern California's Genealogy Jamboree, visit our website at www.scgsgenealogy.com To add your names to our Virtual Surname Wall, click on the link below, or copy and paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.surveyconsole.com/console/TakeSurvey?id=343277 Thank you very much for your time and support! Paula Hinkel President, Southern California Genealogical Society and Family Research Library 417 Irving Drive Burbank, California 91504-2408 phone: 818-843-7247 email: scgs@scgsgenealogy.com web: www.scgsgenealogy.com The Library is open to the public for research on: 10:00am - 4:00pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10:00am - 9:00pm Tuesdays 10:00am - 4:00pm on third and fourth Saturdays 10:00am - 4:00pm on first and second Sundays Closed Mondays

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: snicker1111 Surnames: Dane Langum Donig Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14551/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mountain Democrat Placerville, California 2 Oct 2002 Wednesday page A-5 Jean Langum Placerville resident Jean Langum, died Sept. 24. She was born Nov 19, 1919. Before her death Mrs. Langum requested people to rejoice as she has gone to be with her husband of 60 years, Milton Langum, who proceeded her in death. Mrs. Langum was a native Californian and lived in Placerville for the last 30 years. She is survived by her son, Michael Langum of Germantown, Md.; daughter, Maren Donig of Athabaska, Canada; her brother, Paul Dane of Colorado Springs, Colo; four grandchildren; and five great-grand children. Services are being conducted Oct. 1 at First Lutheran Church with Rev. Rod Hilbert officiating. Remembrances may be made to Jean Langum Memorial Fund. First Lutheran Church, Placerville. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: skdulcich Surnames: Mitchell, Wheeler Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14550.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is his listing: MITCHELL JAMES T Born: 02/19/1909 M Mother: WHEELER Died: KERN 03/21/1968 age: 59 yrs Here's a "new" rule to remember when searching for people: Less is More! Put in the least amount of information necessary. You will get a larger pool of individuals to sift thru. Also, keep an open mind about spelling. Heaven knows there were some unique spellers out there :-) Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lakota65 Surnames: mitchell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14550.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: ok you got , i forgot the first rule i was taught , check carefully and don't give up the answer is there. thank you. 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.

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.kern/14550.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: lakota65 wrote, "no luck, but i'll keep looking. thanks" Leave out the middle name. If that doesn't work, leave out the birth year. Even if you have to search through all the James MITCHELLs, you'll find him. Keep looking. He's in there. 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.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lakota65 Surnames: mitchell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14550.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: no luck, but i'll keep looking. thanks 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.