I just got a picture of a group of gentlemen they are R. Barcroft, C. B. Cavagnaro, Joe Barcroft, Nick Solari, Joe Branson, F. A. Cavagnaro and Joe Heacox. The picture is titled "Hornitos Pioneers" May 6, 1928. If anyone would like a copy of this picture I would be glad to send a copy as an attachment. Paulette Hilk 1725 Wildwood CT Merced, CA Home: 209 383-5507 School email: philk@email.uophx.edu Home email: paulette@elite.net

I was going through some old pictures my GG aunt had and there were two that might interest some one on the Mariposa List. I would say these pictures are from the 1870 to 1880. One picture is of Eva Farnsworth Maddox and the other is Minnie Cavagnerio of Hornitos. I have them scanned into my computer, I can send a copy of these pictures as an attachment. Tom -- Thomas and Paulette Hilk 1725 Wildwood Ct. Merced, CA. 95340 E-mail address: paulette@elite.net

Hi Katie, I'll look into it next trip to the library, 7 to 14 days, not sure yet. It is hit or miss on reports of native American vital events. F. S. Goff owned property in Twp 4 in June 1893. Death certs were not required until 1905-6, and there are few before that time, there might be something to be found. Steve At 10:15 PM 10/18/2001 -0400, you wrote: >As I now have a death year for my great-grandmother NORTH STAR, I am >wondering if someone can look for an obituary or death certificate in 1897 >Mariposa County. > >North Star was a fullblood Miwok Indian woman who was the wife of Frank Stahl >GOFF, longtime resident of Mariposa County. She may also have been known as >"Minnie" GOFF. The information I have from her son Ed GOFF's 1928 Indian >Enrollment states that North Star died in 1897 at age 50. She is buried in a >private family cemetery so I doubt there is any cemetery record for her. > >When did the county begin requiring death certificates? Is it likely that an >Indian woman would have had a death certificate in 1897? > >Joan Burnett Nichols >San Jose, California > > >==== CAMARIPO Mailing List ==== >The California GenWeb Project: >http://www.cagenweb.com/

Hi All- I have forwarded Melanie the messages sent to this list regarding the naturalization papers she copied-and moved:-(! I had a quick reply- she is on vacation now, but will get back to us when she returns! Best, Carolyn Beverly Stone wrote: > I have had my computer "in the shop" all week. Just returned. I have > heard from Melanie since she moved (New Mexico, I believe). Was her > last name "Kelly"? I will look through my correspondence, I should > still have it. > > **Beverly > > P.S: Anyone else who is waiting to hear from me. It will be a couple > of days before I am caught up -- but I will be back to you. > > ==== CAMARIPO Mailing List ==== > This is a flame-free area!!

I have had my computer "in the shop" all week. Just returned. I have heard from Melanie since she moved (New Mexico, I believe). Was her last name "Kelly"? I will look through my correspondence, I should still have it. **Beverly P.S: Anyone else who is waiting to hear from me. It will be a couple of days before I am caught up -- but I will be back to you.

As I now have a death year for my great-grandmother NORTH STAR, I am wondering if someone can look for an obituary or death certificate in 1897 Mariposa County. North Star was a fullblood Miwok Indian woman who was the wife of Frank Stahl GOFF, longtime resident of Mariposa County. She may also have been known as "Minnie" GOFF. The information I have from her son Ed GOFF's 1928 Indian Enrollment states that North Star died in 1897 at age 50. She is buried in a private family cemetery so I doubt there is any cemetery record for her. When did the county begin requiring death certificates? Is it likely that an Indian woman would have had a death certificate in 1897? Joan Burnett Nichols San Jose, California

Hi I'm going to be in those records Friday, I'll see what I can find. Steve

In a message dated 10/16/01 2:01:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time, CAMARIPO-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Is Melanie still on the list? I wanted to see if on her 500 pages of > naturalizations, if there is a John Allen. > > Thanks > Sharon > Mel is no longer on the list. She is no longer in Mariposa. Carolyn tried to get copies of the pages and pages of naturalization information from her before she moved, but unfortunately, they were already packed. We are hoping that she will contact us when she finally settles down and finishes her unpacking. Sharon Mariposa, CA listmom

Hi, Is Melanie still on the list? I wanted to see if on her 500 pages of naturalizations, if there is a John Allen. Thanks Sharon

Mariposa Obit transcribed by Steve Miller Mariposa Chronicle Friday February 17, 1854 (public notice) A meeting of the citizens of the Merced River was held, pursuant to notice, for the purpose of an expression of public feeling on the death of James W. Ruddle, Esq. On motion, A. C. Bulloch was called to preside, assisted by J. M. Laseter and J. William as Vice Presidents, and Samuel H. P. Ross was appointed Secretary. On motion, the chair was requested to appoint a committee of six persons, to draft a Preamble and Resolutions, expressive of the feeling of this meeting; whereupon the following named gentlemen were appointed said committee, vis: J. W. Smith, A. J. Laseter, S. H. P. Ross, T. C. Edwards, J. M. Laseter, S. G. Fisher, and on motion the Chairman was added to said Committee. Whereupon the following Preamble and Resolution were submitted, and unanimously adopted: Whereas, we the citizens of the Merced Valley, are deeply afflicted by the death of one of our earliest citizens, James W. Ruddle, who has been called from a life of usefullness; from the bosom of a beloved and interesting family, and from a community in which those high attributes of a kind husband and father, a firm and sincere friend, and overpowering neighbor, and worthy citizen, were highly appreciated, and which rendered the deceased the esteemed of this fellow citizen, therefore, Resolved, That we recognized in J. W. Ruddle, those qualities which adorn the character of the husband and parent, the neighbor and the citizen, and that his family and this community have experienced a great and irreparable loss. Resolved, That we heartily sympathise with the family of our late deceased friend, on this their sad bereavement. Resolved, That the Secretary of this meeting is hereby instructed to forward a copy of its minutes to the family of the deceased, J. W. Ruddle, and a copy to the Mariposa Chronicle, Mariposa, for publication. On motion, the meeting adjourned sine die. Merced River, Feb. 12, 1854 A. C. Bulloch, Chairman. Samuel H. P. Ross, Secretary. j17-1t

Hi, Yes, www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/search.asp?s=31 If you find a likely patent you can buy a copy just like shopping at J. C. Penneys on-line. Unless they increased, it was like $2.00 and they send a photo copy of the original patent. This also makes a good surname search site, often there are references to military service, Rev War, War 1812 or other items that are the basis for granting the patents. Next, if you know the county and can identify the location on their plot maps, a patent would be the original owner and be recorded, first the county assesors office to get the APN and the date of the original recording, then take that info to the recorders office to look up the document. It should be a minimal per page copy fee. Happy Hunting, Steve At 10:11 PM 10/12/2001 -0500, you wrote: >Dear Listmembers, > >I have been trying to find out if an ancestor of mine applied for a land >patent. Has anyone on this list acquired land patents on their ancestors >or relatives? > >Sincerely Yours >iginio Fitzpatrick >----------------------------------------------------- >Click here for Free Video!! >http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ > > > >==== GOLDSEEKERS Mailing List ==== >Please Use the Gen Connect Boards for this list: > http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/Special/Goldseekers > http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/Special/GoldseekersBibl > http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/Special/GoldseekersBios > http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/Special/GoldseekersDeed > http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/Special/GoldseekersObits > http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/Special/GoldseekersPens > http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/Special/GoldseekersWill > >============================== >Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 >Source for Family History Online. Go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

Transcribed by Steve Miller Copied from the Mariposa Chronicle Friday March 10, 1854 Birth On the night of the 5th at Jenkins Ranch Mrs. Ross, wife of B. F. Ross, a son. Died At Stockton, March 5th 1854 George Kerr, aged 27 years. Copied from the Mariposa Chronicle April 4, 1854 Died On the 2nd of March 1854 of delerium tremens at his camp on the Mariposa (river), John Robinson, aged 35 years a native of England. Copied from the Mariposa Chronicle August 18, 1854 Died On the 17th inst at Upper Agua Frio, Jared H. Marr, formerly of Sumpter Co. Ala.

Mariposa County Marriage Cert transcript by Steve Miller Howard, Hobart Estabrooks to Elizabeth Akers 8/3/1853 book B page 9 August 3, 1853 Township No 3 Mariposa County, State of California I, John C. Donaldson a justice of the peace for Township No 4, Mariposa County and the State of California do hereby certify that I have this day lawfully joined in marriage Hobart Estabrooks Howard and Elizabeth Akers. J. C. Donaldson Justice of the Peace Filed Tuesday August 16 1853 at 7 o'clock AM Recorded at request of John C. Donaldson. Edw'd C. Bell RMC by Chas Gray Dep RMC

Mariposa County Marriage Cert transcript by Steve Miller Kellett, John to Minerva Eveline Lewis 8/9/1853 book B page 9 State of California Mariposa County I certify that I have solemnized the rights of matrimony between John Kellett and Minerva Eveline Lewis on the 8th day of August 1853 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Township No 2, Mariposa County. Given under my hand this the 8th August 1853, James Gaines Justice of the Peace Filed Saturday, August 20 AD 1853 at 9 1/2 o'clock AM Recorded at request of A. J. Gregory Edw'd C. Bell RMC by Chas Gray Dep RMC

Mariposa County Marriage Cert transcript by Steve Miller Ruddle, Modest T. to Samuel H. P. Ross 5/15/1854 book B page 9 State of California Mariposa County I certify that I have solemnized the rights of matrimony between Samuel H. P. Ross and Modest T. Ruddles on the 15th day of Mary 1854 at the said Modest T Ruddles' house on the Mercede River, Township No 2, Mariposa County. Given under my hand this the 15th day of May 1854 James Gaines Justice of the Peace Filed Saturday, May 27 1854 at 7 o'clock PM Recorded at request of James Gaines Edw'd C. Bell RMC by Chas Gray Dep RMC

Mariposa Co Marriage Cert transcript by Steve Miller Petty, Albert to Julia Scott 3/18/1869 I, Angevine Reynolds County Clerk of Mariposa County, State of California do hereby certify that application has been made to me by Albert Petty, resident of Mariposa County and of the age of 24 years and Julia Scott resident of Mariposa County and of the age 16 years for licence to marry and that I am fully satisfied that there is no legal objection. Wherefor I, Angivine Reynolds County Clerk by virtue of xxxx and authority xxxx rest of segment no legible) I hereby certify that I have this 18th day of March AD 1869 united, Albert Petty to Julia Scott in accordance with the licence hereto annexed. J. Smith, Justice Peace Township No 2 Filed the 22nd day of March AD 1869 Edwin Mxxxxxx Recorder MC

Mariposa County Marriage Cert transcript by Steve Miller Petty, Mary to William Hubbard 7/18/1853 book B page 5 State of California Mariposa County I certify that I have solemnized the rights of matrimony between William Hubbard and Mary Petty on the 18th day of July 1853 at the house of Captain Petty, on Burn's Creek, Township No 2, Mariposa County. Given under my hand this the 18th July 1853, James Gaines Justice of the Peace Filed Saturday, July 23 AD 1853 at 10 1/4 o'clock AM Recorded at request of Wm Hubbard Edw'd C. Bell RMC by Chas Gray Dep RMC

Mariposa County Marriage Cert transcript by Steve Miller Petty, Elizabeth to Willis Goss 10/13/1853 book B page 222 State of California Mariposa County Township No 2 I hereby certify that Mr. Willis G. Goss and Miss Elizabeth Petty were by me united in matrimony according to the laws of California on the 13th day of October AD 1853 in the above named State, County and Township. H. S. Brockway Justice of the Peace I hereby certify the above to be a copy, verbatim of my docket of said marriage. Hornitos June 16th 1854 H. S. Brockway Justice of the Peace Filed Tuesday June 20th 1854 at 11 o'clock AM and recorded at written request of G. H. Brockway. Edw'd C. Bell RMC Rxxx Willey Dep RMC

Volunteer, just for fun. I've got this, next 3 to 10 days, depending on business. Steve At 01:14 AM 10/09/2001 -0700, you wrote: >Hi Steve, >I am on the mail list for Mariposa and have followed >all the research you have been doing. Is this >professional or volunteer? I am working on my family >and wondered if you would do some checking in the >vitals for them?

Hi All, I was wandering around the Internet and found this link, haven't seen it before , but thought to share it. For CADI subscribers its a little off subject and weak on California records, but I think that it is changing. It is strong on Idaho, Oregon, Nevada and some California records ending in the early 1900's. It is a BYU-Idaho link //abish.byui.edu/fhc/gbsearch.asp Steve