Hi, I'm new to the list, from Texas, and looking for links, information on Pacific Grove. I've just received a packet of information containing my 2xgreat-grandfather obit, (J. S. Harris) saying he died September 27, 1909, in Pacific Grove, California, while living with his son, Charles Harris. Jonathan S. Harris (J. S.) and wife Susan Hall Harris moved to Pacific Grove in 1901. The son Charles Harris had already established residence, having moved from Highmore, Hyde County, South Dakota. This has been a long search, starting in Onandago and Chautauqua County, New York, then to Earlville, Deleware County, Iowa, to Highmore, Hyde County, South Dakota, and final resting place: Pacific Grove, California. If anyone can share any info in either Pacific Grove &/or the Harris family, please write to me at: GVRichards@aol.com Thank You, Vicki Harris Richardson Texarkana, Texas

Found in CADI: 138797: SOLTOW ALVINA M dob 09/27/1897 mother's maiden name OTTERSTE born IL died Monterey County (27) 08/08/1966 ss# 339036880 age 68 >The following was posted by Lisa <Live4evr2@aol.com> on Fri, 21 Jan 2000 >Surname: Soltow > >I would like to have the obituary for my great aunt, Alvina Soltow. She >was born Sept. 27, 1987. >She died Aug. 1966 in Monterey, California. > >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- > >Any replies should be sent to the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum >[<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Monterey>] unless it >is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be >sent to Lisa <Live4evr2@aol.com>. > >-- > >

There are 18 search engines on this page, including one from Australia/New Zealand and one from the U.K. ANZAC allows you to search genealogy from either country or the world. The United Kingdom has a box to check labeled: History, Genealogy limiting a search to those topics. Bill http://www.americahurrah.com/SearchEngines.htm

I found the following article in the Salinas-Index Journal, dated 31 March 1942, and thought it might be of interest. "Aged Couple Narrowly Escape Death in Fire" One of Monterey county's oldest landmarks, the Berryessa home at Santa Rita, was destroyed by fire of unknown origin about 11:30 o'clock Monday night. The 10-room structure was burned to the ground, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Berryessa narrowly escaped with their lives, fleeing in their nightclothes. The house is believed to be about 80 years old, and stood as one of the oldest structures in the Salinas valley. Mr. Berryessa, 66, had lived in the house for 63 years, and told firemen it had been there several years before his time. The fire was discovered by Gus Lafakis, operator of the Shamrock club across 101 highway, when he noticed a reflection in the mirror over the bar. He went outside and found the Berryessa home practically enveloped in flames. Lafakis broke inside and awakened Mr. and Mrs. Berryessa, and they escaped without an opportunity to obtain any clothing or other articles. Rural firemen concentrated their efforts on preventing the fire from spreading to an adjoining motor court. The fire is believed to have started in the sitting room in the front part of the house. The destroyed home formerly was the home of Mrs. Catarina Berryesa, mother of Fred, who died several years ago when more than 100 years old. --Sheila P.

This is the genealogy site of the British Royal Archives. Bill http://www.pro.gov.uk/genealogy/default.htm

The following was posted by Sally <sallyt@mw.sisna.com> on Mon, 24 Jan 2000 on the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Holstrom I was wondering if there is someone out there who can copy the information off of my Uncles Obituary. He died in Monteray October 20, 1980. Also wondering if anyone could share anything regarding this person.I am trying to find out where he was buried. I have been told he was sent to Kentucky to be buried, but where. Any help would be appreciated. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Monterey>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Sally <sallyt@mw.sisna.com>. --

The Los Angeles Times has a story today* on Mexican American genealogy. Bill *1/25/2000 (Southern California Living) http://www.latimes.com/living/20000125/t000007639.html

This is a portion of a letter I received from Agnews in 1992. A great aunt had died there in 1936. At that time it was a state hospital for the insane. -------------------- I am in receipt of your request for information on the above client. Agnews Developmental Center retains complete records of a client/resident for a period of seven years after discharge/death. After this time the records are destroyed by shredding. -------------------- I'm sure this policy would apply to all former state hospitals. Bill

The following was posted by Lisa <Live4evr2@aol.com> on Fri, 21 Jan 2000 on the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Soltow I would like to have the obituary for my great aunt, Alvina Soltow. She was born Sept. 27, 1987. She died Aug. 1966 in Monterey, California. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Monterey>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Lisa <Live4evr2@aol.com>. --

The following was posted by Cathy Larkins <CLar780335@aol.com> on Tue, 18 Jan 2000 on the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: BURTON I am would like to locate my sisters father's obit. He died in Salinas,Monterey Co,CA. He was living in King City, Monterey Co,CA before he died. His names was Phillip Burton and he died 24 June 1989. My sister has been trying to locate information on her father all her life. She only saw him when she was 9 yrs old. Now he is gone. Can someone help me. Thank you. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Monterey>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Cathy Larkins <CLar780335@aol.com>. --

The following was posted by Steve Whitman <bonnyday@pacbell.net> on Mon, 17 Jan 2000 on the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Burden, Gilkey Looking for information about George A. Burden and Ida Gilkey. They had a son, David Joseph born on 11-25-1892 in Prunedale and a daughter, Ivy (or Iva) Lilly born in 1895. Ida died during childbirth in 1896. Any information as to their parents would be appreciated. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Monterey>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Steve Whitman <bonnyday@pacbell.net>. --

Hi, all - My great great grandparents were supposedly buried in Bradley. Their names are Charles Hagan and Sarah Kilbourn Hagan around 1900, give or take a little. Is there a cemetery there? - K. Teames -

Eastside Journal, Bellevue, Washington January 15, 2000 p. A4 Barbara E. Mowbray Barbara E. Mowbray of Redmond died Jan. 12, 2000, at Evergreen Hospital. She was 74. Mrs. Mowbray was born April 10, 1925 in Salinas, Calif. She graduated from Salinas High School in 1943 and from the University of California at Berkeley in 1946. She had lived in Bellevue and Redmond for 44 years. She married John W. Mowbray on Dec. 2, 1948 in Hollister, Calif. She worked in both California and Washington as a radio writer and broadcaster from 1948-1976. She and her husband owned KASY in auburn, KAPY in Port Angeles and KQIM in Burien. Mrs. Mowbray was a member of the Well Mind Association in Seattle for 25 years. She was also a professional dog trainer associated with the Washington State Obedience Club of Seattle. She was interested in spinning and weaving and was an herbalist. In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons Todd W. Mowbray of Polson, Mont., Torin P. Mowbray of Newcastle, Baird D. Mowbray and Kevin S. Mowbray, both of Redmond; daughter Tanis Mowbray of Snoqualmie; and eight grandchildren. No service will be held. Remembrances may be made to a favorite charity. Bleitz of Bellevue Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The following was posted by Brian White <bricater@pacbell.net> on Sat, 08 Jan 2000 on the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Deas, Buelna, White I am looking for information on James DEAS (b.abt. 1855 in Monterey, died 1892 in San Jose). I have been told that his mother was a BUELNA and that her family once owned the land where Santa Clara University now stands. DEAS' widow married my ggrandfather, Charles E. White of San Jose. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Monterey>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Brian White <bricater@pacbell.net>. --

HI My Name is Bill Hocutt, I am the writer responsible for "Uncle Hiram's Adventures in Genealogy". www.stategensites.com It has links to all 50 states, over 4800 links so far. I would also like to ask that if you have a home page you would like to add to this site please e-mail it to me. We desperately need California Sites. We currently list only one California Personal Home Page. We are a new and growing tool for the use of the Genealogical Researcher. Please Help us to grow. The Site also has 4 Genealogical Columns. I would like to invite yall to sample them. We are trying to add a fifth columnist specializing in African American Research. I would also like to invite yall to sample my column available at www.stategensites.com/UncleHiram Thank You Bill Hocutt

The California Information File can be found at the San Juan Bautista CA Public Library, San Benito County. At least it was there when I moved in 1996. Bill

The CA Death Index (CADI) was published July 1905-1995 CADI volunteers listed on the CA Helplist: http://posom.com/hl/usa/ca.shtml Anderson, George gwa@ccnet.com 1905-1990 Michel jeunmichel@home.com 1905 - 1993 Carl Bradshaw cjbrad@svpal.org 1905-1988 Laurel laurele@hooked.net 1905 - 1992 Ron Stone blueoak@ix.netcom.com from 1905 Myrna Atwood atwood@lemoorenet.com 1906 - 1987 Tami cnstars@earthlink.net 1930-1994 (LA GenWeb volunteer) Challis McCullough RonMc@aol.com 1940-1995 Here's the info site for CA vital records: http://vitalrec.com/ca.html Volunteers - vital records, obituaries, city directories, cemeteries, etc. by county location http://raogk.rootsweb.com/californ.htm http://posom.com/hl/usa/ca.shtml Obituary volunteers: http://members.aol.com/sjhcamp/index.html (*** WE NEED VOLUNTEERS - Please Consider Volunteering for Your Area ***) Colleen Norby Rootsweb sponsor ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø -----Original Message----- From: Edward A. Black, Sr. <w6uyf@earthlink.net> To: CAMONTER-L@rootsweb.com <CAMONTER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, December 31, 1999 6:01 AM Subject: [CAMONTER] FWD {to CAMONTER}: death record--Posted by Terry Gonzales <meprincipal@aol.com> on Thu, 30 Dec 1999 >The following was posted by Terry Gonzales <meprincipal@aol.com> on Thu, >30 Dec 1999 >on the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum: > >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------- > >Surname: Martinez, Gonzales > >I would like to find the death certificate of Cecilia Martinez who's >death possibly happened >between 1935 and 1950. Death occured in either Monterey or San Benito >County in California. > >--------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- > >Any replies should be sent to the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum >[<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Monterey>] unless it >is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be >sent to Terry Gonzales <meprincipal@aol.com>. > >-- > >

The following was posted by Terry Gonzales <meprincipal@aol.com> on Thu, 30 Dec 1999 on the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Martinez, Gonzales I would like to find the death certificate of Cecilia Martinez who's death possibly happened between 1935 and 1950. Death occured in either Monterey or San Benito County in California. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Monterey>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Terry Gonzales <meprincipal@aol.com>. --

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The following was posted by Tammy <gypsy@gotnet.net> on Sat, 18 Dec 1999 on the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: PALMER I am doing this search for my step father. He is looking to find his natural birth father. LYLE PALMER. All we know is that he might have been born in 1908. He was from Monterey area and of a very wealthy family. While he was away at college, he came home and had an affair with a woman that was the house maid in thier home. She became preganant with my step father in 1932 and was sent to St. helenia, California (near Napa) to have the child. She was suppose to give it up but did not. All she would tell him is above. On his BC is another child that we did not know about until he got a copy of his BC. Dont know if it is also Lyle Palmer's child or not. If you can help me with this, email me at gypsy@gotnet.net thanks for your time. Thank you Tammy - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Monterey County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Monterey>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Tammy <gypsy@gotnet.net>. --