Hi Listers, I plan a few days in CA in JUN, but only will have a day or so to do research in the LA County area. I'm hoping that some of you may be able to keep me from wasting any time going up any "blind alleys". My mother's aunt, two cousins, and at least one of her cousin's spouses died in the Downey/ South Gate area between 1969 and 1990. Three, and possibly the second spouse are buried at Park Lawn Memorial Park, Bell Gardens. I'd like the folowing information, if possible: 1. How easy is a visit to Park Lawn? Is a letter beforehand helpful? Any special contact person? 2. Are there any local newspapers that might have the obits? Are the microfilms of these papers at a local library? Which one(s)? 3. Would a visit to Miller, Miles, & McComb Mortuary or Sampson Mortuary be helpful? 4. Any other ideas? Many thanks to Deborah Storey for the four DCTs. They were most helpful. Her volunteer efforts are most appreciated by all us out of towners. The people I am researching, in case someone else knows the families or fellow researchers: Clara (HAUGHNEY) CROAK, d. 22 OCT 1969, Downey Community Hospital. Lee Willard SHOPE, d. 23 SEP 1982, St Francis Medical Center, Lynwood. Margaret C. (CROAK) SHOPE, d. 17 APR 1989, Coast Plaza Medical Center, Norwalk. Carrie Louise (CROAK) BURGESS, d. 21 APR 1990, Residence?, South Gate. I see no positive match on Carrie's husband, Donald BURGESS, and suspected he may still be living, but Carrie's DCT states that she was a widow. Any suggestions? Many thanks in advance, Bob Reifsneider Orange Park, FL

Bob, One day is not enough time to do research in Los Angeles,/Bell Gardens. I've never been to Park Lawn. I highly doubt that letter would do any good. Here is how it's listed: Park Lawn Memorial Park 6555 E. Gage Ave., City Of Commerce Hopefully they have someone on site to help you. There are several small cemeteries in that area, and many of them have no one there to help you. I doubt if a visit to the mortuary would do any good, but you might give it a shot. Joe BobR@aol.com wrote: Hi Listers, I plan a few days in CA in JUN, but only will have a day or so to do research in the LA County area. I'm hoping that some of you may be able to keep me from wasting any time going up any "blind alleys". My mother's aunt, two cousins, and at least one of her cousin's spouses died in the Downey/ South Gate area between 1969 and 1990. Three, and possibly the second spouse are buried at Park Lawn Memorial Park, Bell Gardens. I'd like the folowing information, if possible: 1. How easy is a visit to Park Lawn? Is a letter beforehand helpful? Any special contact person? 2. Are there any local newspapers that might have the obits? Are the microfilms of these papers at a local library? Which one(s)? 3. Would a visit to Miller, Miles, & McComb Mortuary or Sampson Mortuary be helpful? 4. Any other ideas? Many thanks to Deborah Storey for the four DCTs. They were most helpful. Her volunteer efforts are most appreciated by all us out of towners. The people I am researching, in case someone else knows the families or fellow researchers: Clara (HAUGHNEY) CROAK, d. 22 OCT 1969, Downey Community Hospital. Lee Willard SHOPE, d. 23 SEP 1982, St Francis Medical Center, Lynwood. Margaret C. (CROAK) SHOPE, d. 17 APR 1989, Coast Plaza Medical Center, Norwalk. Carrie Louise (CROAK) BURGESS, d. 21 APR 1990, Residence?, South Gate. I see no positive match on Carrie's husband, Donald BURGESS, and suspected he may still be living, but Carrie's DCT states that she was a widow. Any suggestions? Many thanks in advance, Bob Reifsneider Orange Park, FL --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness