This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Kyle Bueller Surnames: Hotaling Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14598/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the Los Angeles Express, Monday, July 15, 1907: TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS W. H. Hotaling, an oil rig builder, who came to Bakersfield from Kirkville, N.Y., was drowned yesterday in the Kern river. Hotaling and a companion made it a practice to swim at the Beardslee weir. A swift current seized Hotaling and his companion could not assist him. His body was recovered. 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.

Many thanks to Mary and Sharon for taking the trouble to look up Harold BENEDICT for me in the 1930 Kern Census also thanks Mary for the additional information from the 1915 Kansas census. I've known about BENEDICT being the first husband of my ancestor for some for some three years but until the other day did not know his forename. The marriage did not last long probably about a year so finding out who he was difficult but I now have the date of the divorce the next step is going back to find his marriage to my ancestor Lillian SALMON, it probably took place around 1927/28 and probably in Kern. Can I take you up Sharon on your kind offer of a copy of the original. Thanks to all your help was much appreciated, another brick removed. Regards John Somerset England

I've found recently come across the husband of an ancestor of mine, he is Harold F BENEDICT born circa 1904 not sure where but possibly Kern county. I believe he is the Harold F BENEDICT mentioned in the 1930 Kern census if anybody has access to this census I would greatly appreciate details of his entry. Regards John Salmon Somerset England

In a message dated 8/19/2007 10:46:22 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, john.salmon@zen.co.uk writes: Can I take you up Sharon on your kind offer of a copy of the original. ----------------- Since attachments cannot be sent thru the list, I have sent this to John privately. Sharon ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

In a message dated 8/19/2007 7:30:54 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, john.salmon@zen.co.uk writes: I've found recently come across the husband of an ancestor of mine, he is Harold F BENEDICT born circa 1904 not sure where but possibly Kern county. I believe he is the Harold F BENEDICT mentioned in the 1930 Kern census if anybody has access to this census I would greatly appreciate details of his entry. ---------------------------- John, Here is the info you requested from the 1930 census: The following was viewed on Ancestry.com as a picture of the original census page: U.S. Census > 1930 United States Federal Census > California > Kern > Taft > District 36 Sheet 4B; Line 55 409 Fifth Street Dwelling 108, family 110 BENEDICT, Frederich C., head, rents home for $25 per month, has a radio set, it is not a farm, M, W, age 64, married, age 37 when first married, did not attend school during the year, able to read and write, born in Connecticut, both parents born Connecticut, occ: minister for the Presbyterian Church, not a veteran BENEDICT, Mary E., wife, F, W, age 60, married, age 33 when first married, did not attend school during the year, able to read and write, born in Pennsylvania, both parents born Scotland BENEDICT, Harold F., son, M, W, age 26, divorced, did not attend school during the year, able to read and write, born in Oklahoma, father born Connecticut, mother born Pennsylvania, occ: oilworker in the oil fields If you would like a copy of the original, please let me know and I can send one by email. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

1930 US Census, CA Kern Taft, ED36, Sheet 4B 409 Fifth Street BENEDICT, Frederick L., head, rent $25, own radio, 64, married at age 37, born CT, parents born CT, Minister/Presbyterian, wage-earner, not a veteran Mary E.,wife, 60, married at age 33, born PA, parents born SCOT Harold F., son, 26, divorced, born OK, Oilworker/Oil Fields, wage-earner john <john.salmon@zen.co.uk> wrote: I've found recently come across the husband of an ancestor of mine, he is Harold F BENEDICT born circa 1904 not sure where but possibly Kern county. I believe he is the Harold F BENEDICT mentioned in the 1930 Kern census if anybody has access to this census I would greatly appreciate details of his entry. Regards John Salmon Somerset England ------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------- Mary Thiele Fobian Genealogical & Historical Research Pacific Grove, California

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LeilaMenzies Surnames: Bailey, Kimbler, kembler, Leonard Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14594.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for obituary in a Fruitvale or Bakersfield newspaper for Emmet S. Bailey who died in Kern Co., CA on 9 June 1949. I found Emmett S. and his wife Emma H. Bailey on the 1948 city of Fruitvale voter registration for the Nov 2, 1948 general election. The registered as Democrats and gave Boc 275, Bakersfield, CA as their home address. 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: wdh613 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14597/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We recently came across some of my great-grandma's recipes. Anyone who might like copies can email me: willamhrrson@yahoo.com 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: wdh613 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14596/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We recently came across some of my great-grandma's recipes. Anyone who might like copies can email me: willamhrrson@yahoo.com 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: wdh613 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14595/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We recently came across some of my great-grandma's recipes. Anyone who might like copies can email me: willamhrrson@yahoo.com 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: LeilaMenzies Surnames: Bailey, Kimbler, Kembler, Leonard Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14594/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Twin sons Emmet S. and Estil Lee BAILEY were born on the 8th of October 1897 in Oklahoma to David Andrew Bailey and my great-great Aunt Nancy Elizabeth KIMBLER (half sister to my grandfather James William LEONARD). Emmet apparently moved to California at some point in time because I can find him on California death index (mother's maiden name given as Kembler). I would like to know where he was buried and in what city (or near what city) he died? Can anyone help me? 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: asis1950 Surnames: JOHNSEY Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14593/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Requesting obituary look up for: Christopher C "C C" Johnsey (b. 14 Feb 1881, AR, d. 08 Jan 1975) and his wife Rose Etta (Martin) Johnsey (b. 12 Feb 1899, AR; d. 02 Sep 1982) Based on the California Death Index, both died in Kern County, CA Thank you, Sue in NE Arkansas 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: wdh613 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14592/mb.ashx Message Board Post: We recently came across some of my great-grandma's recipes. Anyone who might like copies can email me:willamhrrson@yahoo.com 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: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/11530.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Riverside, CA isn't in Kern County, Frank..... I have put Donald on my list. 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.

Here's hoping you are enjoying the summer and that you've had an opportunity to do some onsite research as you continue seeking for those elusive ancestors. As we move from the summer into the busy autumn months, activity at SCGS is picking up. Read all about it! =================== Announcing Jamboree 2008 You've waited since June to hear the news and we are now able to announce the site and dates for the 2008 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. Friday through Sunday June 27 through 29, 2008 Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center The Marriott is welcoming us back for another year. To accommodate the increased attendance we have seen in recent years, we will be expanding our lecture sessions into the main hotel Junior Ballroom, which can seat 400 comfortably. The Jamboree Committee is meeting on Saturday, August 11 at 9am to begin the planning for 2008 Jamboree. We are looking for volunteers to help us. Please come to the library on Saturday if you would like to join us. If you can't make it Saturday but would like to volunteer for Jamboree, please drop a note to jamboree@scgsgenealogy.com Look for information on speakers and registration in the near future. =================== Lunch and Learn Saturday, August 11, 2007 Migration Routes and Settlement Patterns 1607-1890 Video Presentation by Dr. George K. Schweitzer Experience Dr. George K. Schweitzer's colorful presentation of the Migration Routes & Settlement Patterns 1607-1890. Dressed as a French fur trapper, see his wit and expertise on the 60 minute VHS tape. Watch Dr. Schweitzer's special take on the history of the migration of various ethnic groups and why they settled where they did. He explains why the trails of yesteryear are the highways of today. See how the migration routes can aid your genealogical research. Dr. George K. Schweitzer is Alumni Distinguished Professor at U of TN and holds BA, MS and PhD degrees in Chemistry, an MA in History of Religion, a PhD in History of Science, and a ScD in Philosophy of Science. He has authored 220 publications including 19 genealogical guidebooks. Dr. Schweitzer uses historical reenactments to teach genealogy. Dr. Schweitzer dresses in period costume and even talks in the accent of his subjects. Following the lecture, the library will be open for research until 4pm. Any questions please contact Charlotte 323-669-1982 =================== Free DNA Testing August 25 and 26, 2007 SCGS will be partnering with Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation to offer free DNA testing at the SCGS Library on August 25 and 26 from 10am to 2pm. The only requirement for participation in this testing is that you submit a 4- or 6-generation pedigree chart. The Library will be open as usual for research on Saturday. For further information, contact Doug Miller at djmill@earthlink.net. =================== CafePress to Raise Prices by $3 in Late August CafePress has notified us that they will be "introducing a new pricing structure for garments featuring more than one printing area," increasing prices by $3. This affects the SCGS Tree Shirts. It does not affect the tote bags. Unfortunately, we must pass this increase along to our members. If you are interested in saving a few dollars on your Tree Shirt, act now. You can reorder your existing shirt at www.cafepress.com/scgsgenealogy or order a new product at http://www.scgsgenealogy.com/BreakingNews.htm#shirts =================== This note from Modern Genealogy LLC: Help Us Make Better Genealogy Software Modern Genealogy, LLC is developing the newest software product to make genealogy and family history research an easy and enjoyable process. Up until now you may have dealt with older software packages that feel like they were developed in the early 90's. It's time for a change. Our goal is to develop the most friendly and easy to use tools available. This means you don't have to worry about steep learning curves, hidden functionality, or spending hours at your computer trying to do what your software should be doing for you. In order to make the above possible we're running our software through a series of usability tests. These tests allow us to monitor people's initial reactions, as well as get their feedback about how easy or difficult it is to perform certain tasks, and whether it succeeds in providing the features they use most. We'd like to get volunteers with and without previous experience using genealogy software programs to come to the SCGS Library on September 8th with their laptops to participate in these tests. We need to be able to install/remove the Genealogy Software from your laptop. We need people who have laptops with CD-ROM's and Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista. Available hard drive space should be 250 MB+. Also, the installation process does install .NET 3.0. Finally, anyone interested in doing usability testing for us will receive a free copy of the software once it's completed. For more information, or to indicate your interest in participating, please send email to jwalsh@moderngenealogy.com. ================== SCGS at "LA as Subject Archives Bazaar" at Huntington Library Saturday, September 29 Representatives from SCGS will be in attendance at the second annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaaron Saturday, September 29, from 10am to 4pm at the Huntington Library, Arts Collection and Botanical Gardens in San Marino. Several SCGS members attended last year'sevent, which is designed to spotlight archives and collections--public and private, large and small -- throughout Los Angeles County. Stop by the Huntington Library on Saturday, September 29 from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free, parking is free, and you'll even enjoy a free lunch! Wear your SCGS Tree Shirt and help everyone see that "The Genealogists Are Here!" SCGS will be participating in two short panel discussions, one on Family History and the other on DNA and Genealogy. Watch the SCGS email list for more information. To learn more about LA as Subject, visit the website at http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/arc/lasubject/ ================== Calendar: Thur, August 9 - 6:00 pm Long Range Planning Sat, August 11 9:00 am Jamboree Committee 12:00 noon Lunch - bring your own 1:00 pm Learn - Dr. Schweitzer Mon, August 13 7:00 pm Legacy Users Group Sat, August 18 1:00 pm German Interest Group Sun, August 19 1:00 pm Writers Group (SCGS members only) Sat, August 25 DNA Interest Group 10:00 am Free DNA Testing Sun, August 26 DNA Interest Group 10:00 am Free DNA Testing Thur, August 30 Board of Directors 6:00 pm RESCHEDULED from 8/16 Sat, September 1 The Master Genealogist 1:30 pm Users Group Sat, September 8 Modern Genealogy Software Testing 10:00 am The German Research Team is available for personal consultations each Thursday from 10am to 4pm. The French-Canadian Research Team is in the library each Wednesday from 10am to 4pm. 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 All activities held at the 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: SallyFellows49 Surnames: Stewart Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14591.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sharon, Thank you very much! Sally 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: DonnaC50 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14590.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks so much for this article. yes, this is my Thomas Scanlon. He was a fatality of Iwo Jima and is buried in the National Cemetery in Hawaii. Your thoughtfulness is most appreciated. 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: metaphor Surnames: Scanlon Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14590.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Image attached. 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: Scanlon Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14590.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Fresno Bee Republican, The | Fresno, California | Monday, April 23, 1945 | Page 5 See last paragraph of attached news item. 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: DonnaC50 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.kern/14590.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi there and thanks so much for your help. I will try obtaining a death cert from Kern County Recorder and that should give the cemetery. I really appreciate the guidance! 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.