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/VW.2ADE/1029.1 Message Board Post: Mary, According to the CADeath index Charles Watson died in San Joaquin County. Was he a resident of Merced Co and just happened to die in San Joaquin Co...if this is the case he might have an obit in one of the Merced Co., newspapers, it would be helpful if I knew what town he lived in before he died....Alma

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/VW.2ADE/1029 Message Board Post: Looking for information and an obit on WATSON CHARLES ALBERT Born 09/12/1869 IOWA Died SAN JOAQUIN 10/21/1944 75 yrs Thank you, Mary emai: rmsde@worldnet.att.net

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/VW.2ADE/1025.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Ranelda, Alexander McElroy & Susan McElroy are buried in Lot 3, plot 1 Masonic section at the Merced Dist. Cemetery. Also buried in the same lot & plot Jacob Y. Jones and a Baby Robinson d. 4-22-1931...it's possible Julia is buried there, the records prior to 1940 before the District took over the care are real sketchy, so I'll try to make a trip out there this coming week to see if there's a headstone..cross your fingers...Here's what I found on my last trip to the Library, hope it helps....Alma ```````````````````````````````````````````````` Merced Express, Merced, CA. Saturday, Feb. 21, 1903 Death of J.Y. Jones Ex-Judge J.Y. Jones died on saturday evening last at the home of his daughter Mrs. F.A. Robinson, after a brief illness from bronchitis. He was a native of Virginia and 77 years old. He came to California in "early days" and settled in Mariposa County, later coming to Merced where he resided almost continuously following the occupation of contractor and builder and also filling the office of Justice of the Peace for several terms. He was a good man, capable and popular. He leaves eight children --- David Jones of Arcata, Humbolt county; John R., A.M., J.Y. Jr., and Gray (?), of Fresno; D.C., of Seattle; Sam, of Los Angeles and Mrs. F.A. Robinson of Merced. All were present at the funeral except David, D.C. and Sam. The funeral was held from the Robinson home on 18th street and Huffman Avenue at 2:30 Monday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Jenks conducting the services. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`` Merced Express, Saturday Feb 7, 1903 (Local Brevities} J. Y. Jones, Jr., of Fresno, spent Sunday in Merced greeting his old friends. `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/cgi-bin/loadurl.cgi 1935 Merced City Directory Robinson, Fred A. (Susan J.) h. 912~21st 1914 Merced City Directory Robinson, Fred A. dep. Co. Assessor h. 743 18th CADeath index http://vitals.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi ROBINSON SUSAN J 03/24/1869 JONES F CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES(19) 03/03/1953 83 yrs JONES JACOB YOST 05/30/1871 THORPE JONES M CALIFORNIA FRESNO 03/19/1958 86 yrs

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/VW.2ADE/1027 Message Board Post: for further contact with me, as i am ending my ancestry membership, email me at some1out_side@yahoo.com. thanks,

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/VW.2ADE/6.276.292.293.295.298.301.304.1 Message Board Post: Jessica; I just posted a message to you in regards to Edgar J. Bullard. My computer was down for about two weeks. We were changing over to a new computer. I now have my e-mail up and running. I do have a lot of info on the Bullards in California. Ours came out to CA in 1950 from MO. I'll be waiting for your reply to the other E-mail then maybe I can help you. Lois Clark, Culver City CA. Our Bullard reunion is every Easter Sunday in Fresno.

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/VW.2ADE/6.276.292.293.295.298.301.304 Message Board Post: I am trying to find a connection here because my great grandfather Edgar J was prominent in Fresno County and i recently found out in Tulare as well. I wonder if there is any relation.

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/VW.2ADE/1025.1.1 Message Board Post: Alma, thank you so much for your prompt and thorough reply! The obituaries for Julia Jones of Mariposa Co. do not appear to be connected to the family I am researching. She was single and her parents came from the wrong states to connect with the Julia I'm looking for. However, the obit for Alexander McElroy is right on target. We had wondered why we couldn't find Julia Thorpe's parents. Now we know she was raised by a step-father! And with the info you provided, I found Julia's mother--Susan S. McElroy (maiden name unknown). Thanks again!

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/VW.2ADE/975.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Jeff, You can try one of the RAOGK volunteers..wish you luck...Alma Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness http://www.raogk.org/before.htm

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/VW.2ADE/975.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Alma: You are quick. I probably did not get your email because I needed to update my info. I don't have much info on Maud, she was a lost cousin. I know that she moved to Ca from Ohio with a son. This must be a 2nd marriage so I don't know who her husband was. Thanks for clarifying city vs county. I guess I was confused. I guess I need to check San Joaquin County versus Merced. Do you know of someone there that may be able to look up obits. Your time is much appreciated. Jeff

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/VW.2ADE/1022.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Alma, Thank you for the information. I'm following up with the dc's in LA County. Sincerely, Debora

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/VW.2ADE/975.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Jeff, Tried to reply directly to your email address, it came back undeliverable.. According to the CADeath index she died in San Joaquin Co., and Stockton is the County seat. Do you have any more information on her that would help determine where she lived before she died? if she was married where did her husband die? If you can give me a little more information maybe I can help you figure this out. You might be getting San Joaquin Valley mixed up with Merced Co & San Joaquin Co's.....Alma

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/VW.2ADE/975.1.1 Message Board Post: sorry for the delay and thanks for the response. I believe she was a resident of Merced County. It would be much appreciated. My new email address is jlcall1@msn.com. Jeff

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/VW.2ADE/1025.1 Message Board Post: I'll check the Merced Co death index this week, the earliest recorded death was in 1891. I found the following info the on the Mariposa GenWeb site. According to the obituaries/marriage/birth announcements it looks like Julia died sometime between Sept 1882 before 1903. Miss. Julia L. Jones obituary stated she was buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Mariposa beside her parents, her parents names are not on the Mariposa Cemetery index, it's possible they didn't have headstones, so they weren't counted when the cemetery was canvassed. Hope this helps some...Alma http://www.cagenweb.com/mariposa/ THIS DATABASE DONATED BY WILIAM DISBRO MARIPOSA VITALS--- PART OF THE MARIPOSA COUNTY, California, USA- GENWEB SITE----- JONES, J. Y. February 21, 1903 Mariposa Gazette Death of J. Y. JONES. Death claimed another of the pioneers of this valley when on Saturday night J. Y. JONES, Sr., answered the final summons. He had been sick but a few days with bronchitis, and was living at that time of his death at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. ROBINSON, the latter being a daughter of deceased. Jacob Yost JONES was born in Virginia 77 years ago. He came to California in the early "fifties," and settled at Quartzburg, Hornitos. In 1873 he came to Merced and has resided here almost continuously since that time, his business being that of a contractor and builder. He was well known throughout the counties of Merced and Mariposa, and was universally respected. Mr. JONES leaves eight children- David JONES of Arcata, Humbolt county; John R. JONES of Fresno; Dewitt C. JONES of Seattle; A. M. JONES of Fresno; Sam JONES of Los Angeles. All were present at the funeral Monday except David, D. C., and Sam. The funeral was held from the Robinson home on 18th street and Hoffman avenue at 2:30 Monday afternoon, Dr. JENKS conducting the service.- Merced Sun. ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` June 16, 1871 Mariposa Free Press Born June 16, 1871 Mariposa Free Press In Hornitos, May 30, to the wife of J. Y. JONES, a son. Weight, 12 pounds `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Julia L. JONES Dies at Home In Stockton Mariposa Gazette, April 27, 1923 (submitted by Tom Hilk ) Greatly beloved lady passed away on Thursday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mirian GOUCHER of Stockton after long illness. Was County Superintendent of Schools of Mariposa for eighteen years and a prominent member of Las Mariposas Chapter, Order Eastern Star. A telephone message was received by relatives in Mariposa Thursday, telling of the death of Miss Julia L. Jones, that morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Mirian GOUCHER of 840 N. Hunter Street, Stockton, California. Miss Jones had been in declining health for many months and her death was not unexpected, although everything was done that medical science and the best physicians could do for her. Julia L. Jones was born at the Benton Mills and was, at the time of her death, 66 years of age. Her family were very prominent people in Mariposa where they resided for many years. Miss Jones was a highly educated and cultured woman and was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Schools of Mariposa in 1894! , and serving in that capacity from January 1, 1895 to march 12, 1912, resigning from office on account of her health and moving to Stockton where she has resided since. She was held in the highest esteem by the teachers, children and parents throughout her long useful term as Superintendent of Schools. Her many acts of kindness and charity will remain as a monument to her memory for years to come. She was a charter member of Las Mariposa Chapter, Order Eastern Star, and was faithful to its teachings in her daily work. And one of her last requests was that she be laid at eternal rest under the solemn rites of the chapter which was so much to her. She also was a N. D. G. W. She leaves to mourn her, two sisters Mrs. Mirian GOUCHER of Stockton and Mrs. Lucy TURNER of White Rock, Mariposa county, and one brother, Newman JONES of Los Angeles. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Saturday, at 2 o'clock p.m., interment to be in the family plot, in the Masonic cemetery at Mariposa, be! side her father and mother who preceded her to the grave many years. ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` http://www.cagenweb.com/mariposa/MASONCEM.html Jones L. F. 11/5/1895 8/5/1821 *74 Jones Julia Lois 4/26/1923 11/19/1857 *33 Jones Nathan Clark 11/7/1873 12/1/1859 *13 ``````````````````````````````````````````` MILLER - JONES April 16, 1881 Mariposa Gazette MILLER-JONES. - Our village was most pleasantly excited last Thursday evening over the marriage of Mr. Henry A. MILLER and Miss Lucy S. JONES. The marriage ceremony was performed at the home of the bride, at 8 o'clock P.M., and was private, only a few friends being present. At 9 o'clock Stewart's Hall was filled with an expectant throng, awaiting the bridal party, which soon appeared. The wedding group consisted of the bride and groom, Mr. Newman JONES and Miss Julia JONES, Mr. William STAHL and Miss Josephine MILLER, followed by the parents, and other friends who had witnessed the ceremony. The bride was elegantly attired in white silk, en train, trimmed with satin and lace, and looked handsome and happy. The two bridesmaids wore lovely dresses of white tarleton, and the only thing we can't forgive in them is, why didn't they get married, too, while they looked so sweet and bride-like? A plentiful supply of cake and wine was served to guests by the deft hands of white ! robed maidens, making some of us elderly folks think we were young again. The hall was beautifully decorated with pictures and flowers, the music excellent, everybody good-natured, and altogether it was a most enjoyable affair. Many guests from other towns were present, among them Mr. and Mrs. CHAPMAN, Mr. Tom HARRIS ( of the Merced Star) and his sister Miss Emma; Miss Lizzie BARRETT, of Merced Falls, and many others whose names we cannot recall. Besides our native population turned out unanimously to bid God-speed to our village favorite, Miss Lucy. The brass band furnished some splendid music at different times through the evening. Dancing was kept u till way past the wee hours, and nothing unpleasant marred the festive occasion. The bride received many handsome presents, and we know of no one who more fully deserved them. The happy couple do not leave us, but go at once to housekeeping. May they live to celebrate their diamond wedding, and the light around their domestic ! hearth attract the presence of many ( not moths) but (MILLERS). ````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Alexander McELROY September 23, 1882 Mariposa Gazette Death of Alexander McELROY We clip from the Merced Star, of September 21st, the following account of the death of one of Mariposa's pioneer citizens:- " Alexander McELROY, a pioneer settler of Mariposa County, died here on Friday last, and was buried in the Masonic Cemetery, under auspices of the order, on Saturday afternoon. Deceased came to this State with a military expedition at the close of the Mexican war in 1848, and followed mining with varying fortune for many years in Mariposa. He was one of the early Supervisors of Mariposa County, and for many years discharged satisfactorily the duties of Justice of the Peace at Hornitos. Judge McELROY was esteemed by all his friends and associates, for his decision of character, kindness and sterling integrity. He leaves an aged window, and a daughter, Mrs. Cassida of Hornitos. Mrs. S. C. King, Mrs. J. Y. JONES and Mrs. S. C. BATES are step daughter of the deceased pioneer."

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/VW.2ADE/1026.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Marlene, Sorry for not giving a better explanation. The only way to obtain a copy of an obituary older than 5 weeks is at the Merced County Library, the newspaper are on microfilm or hard copy. The list, is a list of names that I volunteered to look for obituaries. To make a long story short, I was able to visit the Library today..and I have her obit, if you could send me a mailing address I'll be more than happy to send it to you.. You can email me privately at Sto4us@aol.com Alma

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/VW.2ADE/1026.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you Alma for the information. I don't know what you mean by your list for next week. I you can tell me how to obtain a copy of the obit I would be glad to send for it. It was my Mother-in-law's half sister and nobody was informed of her death at all. Thank you for your time. Marlene

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/VW.2ADE/532.1 Message Board Post: Dear Beverly, Hello! You don't know me but I am researching my roots and have come across you board. Just so that you know how we are related, Alice PRAIRIE is my great, great, great grandmother. She is the mother of Rose PRAIRIE, who married George Washington JONES, who are the parents to Sadie Mae JONES, who married Tony B. FOURNIER, who are the parents to my grandmother, Iva Rebecca FOURNIER, who married Clarence JAY, who are my father's parents, Charles JAY. I would love any and all information about these relatives. I was born and raised in Mariposa, moving to Santa Rosa, CA about 10 years ago. I'm married and we have 2 boys, Peter, 4 years old and Joey, 16 months. I'm the oldest of 12. I have 5 sisters and 6 brothers. Grandma JAY died about 2 years ago. Anyway, this is more than you wanted to know about me. I know that you are looking for more information about Great Great Great Grandpa Frank and if I find more, I will of course let you know. Right now, what I'm doing is going throu! gh the old census and trying to glean information from there. At one point, grgrgr Grandpa Frank stated he was from Portugal. Anyway, going to try to research that a little more soon. With 2 little boys, my time is pretty limited, but we have fun. I don't know about you , but I just get so jazzed about learning of our ancestors. It makes the pictures come a live and creates a story. If you happen to have any pictures of the PRAIRES, GUAY, etc. I would love a copy of them. I hope that I don't seem too forward or pushy. It's just that it's not often that we find someone who knows something about our ancestors, you know. Oh, how are you related? Also, the email address that is showing is wrong. I'm not sure why it's not changed, but here is my current email address: Sutherlandfamily@northbay.com If you need it for any reason, here is my mailing address also. It's : Debbie Sutherland, 805 Lewis Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Thank you so much Beverly for taking the time and effert to respond to me. I will be looking forward to hearing from you soon. Warmly, Debbie

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/VW.2ADE/1026.1 Message Board Post: Hi Marlene, Her obituary was in the Merced Sun-Star, it's on micro-film at the Merced Co. Library, I'll add her to my list for next week..........Alma http://library.co.merced.ca.us/uhtbin/webcat Headline/Caption: MARTHA ROMAN; OBITUARY Abstract: August 24, 1918-April 7, 2001 Personal Name: Roman, Martha Subject Heading: Obituaries Special Feature: Picture City: Merced Issue Date: April 13, 2001 On Page(s): A2

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roman, Zinn, Eash, Blough, Wobser Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VW.2ADE/1026 Message Board Post: Need information as to what newspaper I could contact for a obit for Martha V. Roman that lived in Atwater, Merced. Calif. I believe she died 08 April 2002. She was my Mother-in-law's half-sister and nobody informed her of the death and I would like to get info for her. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Marlene from N. Royalton, Ohio

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/VW.2ADE/1025 Message Board Post: I would be most grateful it someone could check for me the Merced Co. Death Index for Julia or Juliet (Thorpe) Jones, wife of Jacob Yost Jones Sr. She was born about 1840 in MO and moved to Merced (from Mariposa Co.) about 1877. She died after 1880. Thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hutchinson, Pike Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VW.2ADE/1024 Message Board Post: transcribed for: SANDRA E. TYLER DUNCAN purplevw1@attbi.com The Los Banos Enterprise, Los Banos, CA. Sat., Dec 21, 1912 Mrs. Hutchinson Buried Here. The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Theodore Hutchinson were held in Los Banos last Sunday at the Methodist church, the ceremony being performed by the pastor of the church, Rev. James Healey. Interment was then made in the local cemetery. Mrs. Hutchinson had been a sufferer for the past three years from internal cancer and had been gradually wasting away. She had been residing at the Ingomar Farm near the station of that name, and previous to that time had spent ten years of her life in Los Banos. She was born in Nebraska and at the time of her death was aged 32 years, 11 months and two days. Beside her husband, she leaves five little children; Malvern, aged 13, Everell, aged 10, Esther, aged 9, Elmer, aged 7, and Wilbur, aged 4. Other relatives are the father, J. E. Pike of Pacific Grove, a sister, Mrs. Otis Wiley of the same city, two brothers of Fresno, Charles and Arthur Pike, another brother living at Ingomar. All the above relatives were in attendance at the funeral, and also Mrs. Ever Ellington, a sister of the bereaved husband. Undertaker W. M. Davis of Newman, had charge of the funeral.