You know, if enough of us who have Catholic ancestry sent them a donation, and said why we were sending it, ( to purchase cabinets, shelving, boxes, etc, for all of the old archieves) it might really help! The idea that the old records/.films, etc are not being properly cared for is so sad! All of that history is in jeopardy. Even better...if there were a "record keeper" on this list (all of the surrounding area lists)...and they could donate their time to getting order out of chaos....then our donations for containers, shelving could be the "life saving" event for the history! Just a thought. Looking up the address now and sending a check for $25.00.... Judie On Aug 7, 2006, at 2:46 PM, RUTH ARMSTRONG wrote: > I was there a couple of years ago. My thought was that they could > probably use a couple of > volunteers to take better care of their old records. I found that > some of their old microfilm > could use better boxes. Maybe a better microfilm reader altho the > reader was the least of > the need. The librarian was cordial but busy with other things in > a nearby room. He was > helpful. Maybe they need more cabinets to store things. These > records and films are > valuable. The other alternative is to contact the church where the > event occurred > might have the original record. Then again, if the churches > merged, their archives > in Menlo Park would be the only resource for these records. > Perhaps a local > genealogical organization can offer a few volunteers and funds to > protect these > records. After my visit I received a letter asking for a > contribution. The librarian > would know of any current projects for care of records. > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:13 AM > Subject: [CASANFRA] Re: CASANFRA-D Digest V06 #151 > > >> My experience at the archives in Menlo Park was surprising to me. >> I was left >> downstairs in a basement by myself with all of the records, >> microfilm & >> original records ( which were in real disarray) to spend as long >> as I liked. No >> one helped, but no one monitored me either. It really looked like >> they needed >> someone to come in and organize everything--there are subject >> listings on >> many of the catalog drawers (i.e. Baptisms--St. >> Mary's--1870-1890), but other >> materials are just set on the floor randomly. I think that writing >> for >> information would be pretty useless--you need to go in person and >> hope that someone >> will let you go down to look at them. I tried to get an >> appointment, but was >> not able to. Fortunately, as I said, they just let me work on my >> own & I was >> able to come up with the marriage record of my great grandparents >> at Old St. >> Mary's in 1869. Kathy >> >> >> ==== CASANFRA Mailing List ==== >> Need help with a lookup? >> sfgenealogy.com has many volunteers who offer free lookup help: >> http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sf/sfranlok.htm >> > > > > ==== CASANFRA Mailing List ==== > sfgenealogy.com > Your best resource for FREE online genealogy in San Francisco > http://www.sfgenealogy.com

Several people mentioned that I forgot to post the winning entry. Mea culpa... You can find all the entries at http://www.sfgenealogy.com/boards/sfmemory/index1.html Thanks all! Jim > Posted by Sherry Harris on Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 12:07:52 : > > In Reply to: Best SF Musical Experience Contest > <http://www.sfgenealogy.com/boards/sfmemory/messages/211.html> posted > by Ron Filion on Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 07:44:09 : > > On a wonderful San Francisco night, about 1960, my mother took me to > see West Side Story at the Curren Theater. This was the perfect story > for an impressionable teenager. As I sat transfixed, emersed in the > characters, I found myself falling madly in love with Larry Kert who > played Tony. > > I couldn't get his image out of my thoughts for a very long. I hung up > his picture on my bedroom wall. I talked incessantly about him and > dreamed about being his "Juliet." I still have the program from that > night to this day. > > Through the years, when I heard the music from West Side Story or was > reminded of it by something,I would wonder what had happened to Larry > Kert? Had he found his own "Juliet?" Was he married with children? Had > he continued acting? > > The answer came a couple of years ago, while I was surfing the net. It > was then I learned the sad truth about my "imaginary" teen love. Larry > had passed away at age 60 in 1991 . . . of aids. > > I'm glad I never knew the truth until now. I will hang on to my > memories of the handsome young Tony and his Juliet. > > And thanks to the Theater and the cast of West Side Story, it will > always hold a special place in my heart because of an "imaginary" > love, Larry Kert. May he rest in peace. -- James R. Smith Author: San Francisco's Lost Landmarks ISBN: 1884995446 www.HistorySmith.com <http://www.historysmith.com/>

Another suggestionis that if any volunteers go to work on its old records, it be helpful if there were at least two persons working together. The reason is that these records are in a corner basement of a large building, and it gets very lonesome working alone in a massive underground place where sometimes there are no others. I walked for a long time on the first and lower floors and didn't run into anyone to ask directions. I thought that some of the microfilm had become brittle from age from not being carefully cared for. Maybe some people of Catholic ancestry can contribute some time on a continually basis to make sure these records are cared for. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Judie Cook" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [CASANFRA] Re: CASANFRA-D Digest V06 #151 > You know, if enough of us who have Catholic ancestry sent them a > donation, and said why we were sending it, ( to purchase cabinets, > shelving, boxes, etc, for all of the old archieves) it might really > help! The idea that the old records/.films, etc are not being properly > cared for is so sad! All of that history is in jeopardy. Even better...if > there were a "record keeper" on this list (all of the surrounding area > lists)...and they could donate their time to getting order out of > chaos....then our donations for containers, shelving could be the "life > saving" event for the history! > Just a thought. > Looking up the address now and sending a check for $25.00.... > > Judie > On Aug 7, 2006, at 2:46 PM, RUTH ARMSTRONG wrote: > >> I was there a couple of years ago. My thought was that they could >> probably use a couple of >> volunteers to take better care of their old records. I found that some >> of their old microfilm >> could use better boxes. Maybe a better microfilm reader altho the >> reader was the least of >> the need. The librarian was cordial but busy with other things in a >> nearby room. He was >> helpful. Maybe they need more cabinets to store things. These records >> and films are >> valuable. The other alternative is to contact the church where the >> event occurred >> might have the original record. Then again, if the churches merged, >> their archives >> in Menlo Park would be the only resource for these records. Perhaps a >> local >> genealogical organization can offer a few volunteers and funds to >> protect these >> records. After my visit I received a letter asking for a contribution. >> The librarian >> would know of any current projects for care of records. >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:13 AM >> Subject: [CASANFRA] Re: CASANFRA-D Digest V06 #151 >> >> >>> My experience at the archives in Menlo Park was surprising to me. I was >>> left >>> downstairs in a basement by myself with all of the records, microfilm & >>> original records ( which were in real disarray) to spend as long as I >>> liked. No >>> one helped, but no one monitored me either. It really looked like they >>> needed >>> someone to come in and organize everything--there are subject listings >>> on >>> many of the catalog drawers (i.e. Baptisms--St. Mary's--1870-1890), but >>> other >>> materials are just set on the floor randomly. I think that writing for >>> information would be pretty useless--you need to go in person and hope >>> that someone >>> will let you go down to look at them. I tried to get an appointment, >>> but was >>> not able to. Fortunately, as I said, they just let me work on my own & >>> I was >>> able to come up with the marriage record of my great grandparents at >>> Old St. >>> Mary's in 1869. Kathy >>> >>> >>> ==== CASANFRA Mailing List ==== >>> Need help with a lookup? >>> sfgenealogy.com has many volunteers who offer free lookup help: >>> http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sf/sfranlok.htm >>> >> >> >> >> ==== CASANFRA Mailing List ==== >> sfgenealogy.com >> Your best resource for FREE online genealogy in San Francisco >> http://www.sfgenealogy.com > > > ==== CASANFRA Mailing List ==== > Need help with a lookup? > sfgenealogy.com has many volunteers who offer free lookup help: > http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sf/sfranlok.htm > >

My experience at the archives in Menlo Park was surprising to me. I was left downstairs in a basement by myself with all of the records, microfilm & original records ( which were in real disarray) to spend as long as I liked. No one helped, but no one monitored me either. It really looked like they needed someone to come in and organize everything--there are subject listings on many of the catalog drawers (i.e. Baptisms--St. Mary's--1870-1890), but other materials are just set on the floor randomly. I think that writing for information would be pretty useless--you need to go in person and hope that someone will let you go down to look at them. I tried to get an appointment, but was not able to. Fortunately, as I said, they just let me work on my own & I was able to come up with the marriage record of my great grandparents at Old St. Mary's in 1869. Kathy

I was there a couple of years ago. My thought was that they could probably use a couple of volunteers to take better care of their old records. I found that some of their old microfilm could use better boxes. Maybe a better microfilm reader altho the reader was the least of the need. The librarian was cordial but busy with other things in a nearby room. He was helpful. Maybe they need more cabinets to store things. These records and films are valuable. The other alternative is to contact the church where the event occurred might have the original record. Then again, if the churches merged, their archives in Menlo Park would be the only resource for these records. Perhaps a local genealogical organization can offer a few volunteers and funds to protect these records. After my visit I received a letter asking for a contribution. The librarian would know of any current projects for care of records. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:13 AM Subject: [CASANFRA] Re: CASANFRA-D Digest V06 #151 > My experience at the archives in Menlo Park was surprising to me. I was > left > downstairs in a basement by myself with all of the records, microfilm & > original records ( which were in real disarray) to spend as long as I > liked. No > one helped, but no one monitored me either. It really looked like they > needed > someone to come in and organize everything--there are subject listings on > many of the catalog drawers (i.e. Baptisms--St. Mary's--1870-1890), but > other > materials are just set on the floor randomly. I think that writing for > information would be pretty useless--you need to go in person and hope > that someone > will let you go down to look at them. I tried to get an appointment, but > was > not able to. Fortunately, as I said, they just let me work on my own & I > was > able to come up with the marriage record of my great grandparents at Old > St. > Mary's in 1869. Kathy > > > ==== CASANFRA Mailing List ==== > Need help with a lookup? > sfgenealogy.com has many volunteers who offer free lookup help: > http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sf/sfranlok.htm > >

Again a lot of good entries. San Francisco is such a great town but then, you all know that. Sherry Harris' entry won a signed copy of San Francisco's Lost Landmarks and a paid search on Researchity at http://www.researchity.com/. She described a personal experience that spoke well to the topic, giving us a sense of being there. It was so San Francisco. All the entries evoked memories of the town from so many angles. Roland's right -- the SF Ballet's Nutcraker Suite is an experience to be treasured. I did that with our kids. Elvis at the Cow Palace--the critics panned him but his fans including Helen adored him. What a loss! Bill Roddy always comes up with poignant stories. You should see what else has has to offer at http://americahurrah.com/SanFrancisco/Memories/sfmemNBC.htm. Helen, please send me your mailing address privately and congratulations! Thanks to all for sharing! Jim -- James R. Smith Author: San Francisco's Lost Landmarks ISBN: 1884995446 www.HistorySmith.com <http://www.historysmith.com/>

First off, if you're looking for a marriage record prior to 1906 your best bet is probably going to be newspapers. I found my gr gr grandparents marriage in 1869 in the SF Call (there is an index online) Second, I have found the Catholic Archives helpful. I haven't written them in about 5-7 years though, so you should check to see if they have any fees for research. In my case, I was looking for a death record for my gr gr grandmother. There were no records. But, they found her obituary in the Catholic newspaper (the Monitor?) and that really helped me out. Mel Site Manager: www.islandroutes.com and www.chroniclife.com Chat Moderator: www.genealogyforum.org View my genealogy at: http://treeclimbing.nexuswebs.net _______________________________________________ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com

Hi Pat, Here is some information I have gathered in regards to SF Church records and the SF Chancery Archives. The email address for the Chancery Archivist is [email protected] The Archives office in Menlo Park does allow visitors to view their microfilmed files of sacramental church records but you must make an appointment before you visit. They have limited hours and are only open certain days of the week. I emailed the archivist about a month ago and received a response in a couple of days. Since you are looking for information about an individual priest you may want to call the Archivist office to inquiry where you will have the best opportunity to find the information or photographs. Phone: 650-328-6502. If you know the parishes the priest served in you may want to contact them to see if they have any parish anniversary publications, they often have photographs spanning the years since the parish was founded. When I was searching church records in another archdiocese there was a reluctance to allow me to search through their record books. The journals were very old and fragile, so you may find less resistance at the Archives office to view the microfilm. Hope you find some of this information to be useful. David -----Original Message----- From: Pat Crimmel [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 12:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [CASANFRA] Catholic Archives I'm sorry to hear that the Archives in Menlo Park are not very helpful. I have e-mailed them, but as yet have not received an answer, concerning an ancestor who was a Priest in the Bay area. He was ordained in the 1920's and served between San Franciso, Oakland and finally in Palo Alto until his death in 1951. I do have a lot of information on him and know that he is buried in Colma. What I was hoping to find was a picture from one of the Churches in which he served. I will be in San Franciso in late September and would be able to check to churches in that city, but because I will be with 3 other people, will not have the opportunity to be outside the side. I also have not written to the Churches outside the city, as I was waiting to hear from the Archives. Any other suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Pat ==== CASANFRA Mailing List ==== Need an obituary lookup? Visit sfgenealogy.com http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sf/sfrantip.htm#sfmainobit

I have a new branch of the family that has recently surfaced. They lived in the Potrero district around Army St. and on Newhall Street in San Francisco c. 1900-1940. I am trying to find anyone else who is working on this family or is related to any of them to exchange information and break down a few walls. Ellen Regan Connors (Husband Thomas) and her sister Norah Regan MCSweeney (Husband Timothy) moved to San Francisco, CA from Steelton, PA and/or Elmira, NY in the late 1880s. Family was Romaan Catholic and attended St. Theresa's Church. Other family names include Buzacott, Flannagan, Walsh or Welsh, Daly or Daley, Monson or Munson, Landi, Marchetti, Phemster or Phemester, Vella, Sweeny, Hardey and others. Much of the family seems to be in and around San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda and Solano counties now, although one family went to San Diego. I will be grateful for any help with this. Pat FLOOR: The place for storing your priceless genealogy records --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs.Try it free.

I'm sorry to hear that the Archives in Menlo Park are not very helpful. I have e-mailed them, but as yet have not received an answer, concerning an ancestor who was a Priest in the Bay area. He was ordained in the 1920's and served between San Franciso, Oakland and finally in Palo Alto until his death in 1951. I do have a lot of information on him and know that he is buried in Colma. What I was hoping to find was a picture from one of the Churches in which he served. I will be in San Franciso in late September and would be able to check to churches in that city, but because I will be with 3 other people, will not have the opportunity to be outside the side. I also have not written to the Churches outside the city, as I was waiting to hear from the Archives. Any other suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Pat

Hi Cathie, I don't know what the policy is at Menlo Park but I can offer a bit of information on a resource you and others might not be aware of. It is called The Wrindex and the webpage is: http://www.wrindex.com/. Speaking from personal experience (I have the CD), I have found it very helpful. Here is a description from their webpage: " A unique database with over 560,000 listings of individuals participating in Irish Societies in San Francisco from 1849 - 1927. An invaluable shortcut for researchers of individuals, Irish Societies, or successful Irish volunteerism in early San Francisco. The Wrindex is an index of early San Francisco newspapers and other historical publications, referencing over 560,000 names and over 2,300 Irish societies. It can be searched by a person’s name or a society name; giving the researcher each mention of the name found, the society concerned, a brief listing of the activity which generated a mention in a publication, and the name and date of the source material where the complete article exists. " Some of the newspapers are available on microfilm at the State Library in Sacramento, including The Monitor (Catholic Newspaper) and The Leader, to name just two that come to mind. I can also attest to the backup from them when I recently experienced some problems of my own, and they went the extra mile to assist me. I have NO connection to this item or to the website. It is just that I bought the CD and like it. Pat Procida The Schafers <[email protected]> wrote: Hello, I was wondering what is the policy for records at the Catholic Archives in Menlo Park is? I thought that after writing to all the individual churches in SF with no luck that maybe the Archives might have a Marriage Record 1880-1881. I just got back a letter saying they don't do genealogy research (I feel bad I didn't think that's what I was asking) and that I would have to go to Menlo Park next time I visit that area. I could swear I've gotten hard to find records from them before also making a donations. I just bought that new book on SF searching and I'm sure the answer is in there but it won't arrive for awhile so I'm hoping some could shed some light. Anyway I just really can't find a marriage record for my ggm and ggf and would love to find one from a church or even a newspaper!!! Sort of funny because my ggm came from a big Catholic family and had 11 children all raise Catholic and yet I can't find one single record on her!!! I could be wrong but I thought there was a nice man who use to help out in Menlo Park. If someone could let me know that would be great, I obviously don't want to write to an archive facility for help if thats not the policy. Thanks Cathie ==== CASANFRA Mailing List ==== Free Online Databases at sfgenealogy.com: http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sf/sfdata.htm Pat FLOOR: The place for storing your priceless genealogy records --------------------------------- See the all-new, redesigned Yahoo.com. Check it out.

The contest ends tonight at midnight. There are some fine entries but there is certainly room for more. Ya know, it's not just about the contest. It's a chance to share your memories with others and that's what genealogy is all about. Jim Ron Filion wrote: >Hello, > >Jim Smith is at it again! :-) We are having another San Francisco Memories Contest! > >The contest rules are posted here: >http://www.sfgenealogy.com/boards/sfmemory/messages/211.html > >Please remember to post your entry AND email me a copy. Thanks. > >Jim's question is: > > > >>>>In two major periods of her history, San Francisco was the music capital of the west. In the in-between times, she still hosted some of the best musical venues on the coast. Tell about the your favorite San Francisco musical experience, music related story or historical music-related character. <<< >>>> >>>> > >The prizes are: a signed copy of his book and one free Researchity order. > >Good luck! > >Ron > > >==== NORCAL Mailing List ==== >To unsubscribe from digest version, send a message to [email protected] with nothing but the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body text. > > > > -- James R. Smith Author: San Francisco's Lost Landmarks ISBN: 1884995446 www.HistorySmith.com <http://www.historysmith.com/>

Hello, I was wondering what is the policy for records at the Catholic Archives in Menlo Park is? I thought that after writing to all the individual churches in SF with no luck that maybe the Archives might have a Marriage Record 1880-1881. I just got back a letter saying they don't do genealogy research (I feel bad I didn't think that's what I was asking) and that I would have to go to Menlo Park next time I visit that area. I could swear I've gotten hard to find records from them before also making a donations. I just bought that new book on SF searching and I'm sure the answer is in there but it won't arrive for awhile so I'm hoping some could shed some light. Anyway I just really can't find a marriage record for my ggm and ggf and would love to find one from a church or even a newspaper!!! Sort of funny because my ggm came from a big Catholic family and had 11 children all raise Catholic and yet I can't find one single record on her!!! I could be wrong but I thought there was a nice man who use to help out in Menlo Park. If someone could let me know that would be great, I obviously don't want to write to an archive facility for help if thats not the policy. Thanks Cathie

I was looking at a book in the San Francisco Recorders Office, titled "Sales in New Potrero, Book 2 Part 1" found something that I want to do some checking on, the date of the listing is 1911-05-13. Looked at the film they have of recordings for the period, cannot find it listed. When I asked at the desk, was told that the only way I could look at that part of the record, was if I now own that piece of land or had the permission, of the owner. Any suggestion on how I can find out about this piece of land? George --------------------------------- Groups are talking. We&acute;re listening. Check out the handy changes to Yahoo! Groups.

I'm seeing some good memories posted but mostly they're just sound bytes. Tell us a little about the incident, event or person you remember. ..and again, it can be anything related to music in the city, certainly a historical favorite works as well. A couple of examples... I was home on military leave in April of 68 when I heard someone banging on the door around 2-3 a.m. My sister stood there with a fuzzy headed goofball saying they were just going to crash for the night. Well, that wasn't going to fly so I told her they had to leave. Her response was "Do you know who this is? He's Bob Dylan!" Ya know, I did recognize him. He was so out of it I had to grab him by belt & collar to walk him out the door. After that, it was made known that a "Storm Trooper" beat up Bob Dylan. ----- No one should forget the riotous Coffee Dan's at Powell and O'Farrell Streets, later relocated to 430 Mason Street just off Geary. It opened for breakfast, serving customers long past dinner. Access was via a slide down to the basement level at the first location. Ladies with skirts and dresses soon learned of the slide's pitfalls requiring that special Coffee Dan's grip. Some used the stairs made available for the less adventuresome. Nighttime entertainment was great jazz--Artie Shaw performed at Coffee Dan's. Small wooden mallets were provided for applause and the tables took a beating. The dishware was cheap and breaking dishes signaled the highest level of appreciation. Calling for service also required rapping on the table with a mallet or dish. The original club opened in the early 1920s as a cabaret and speakeasy. They gained international fame when featured in 1927's early talkie, The Jazz Singer with Al Jolson. It became a cafe after the repeal of prohibition but retained the entertainment at night. Regardless, it claimed the title as the noisiest joint in the city throughout its existence. Coffee Dan's remained open through the 1950s, and then slipped away with minimal clatter. Let's hear some stories! :o) Thanks! Jim p.s. I know someone who has a better, more personal Coffee Dan's story than the one above. Ron Filion wrote: >Hello, > >Jim Smith is at it again! :-) We are having another San Francisco Memories Contest! > >The contest rules are posted here: >http://www.sfgenealogy.com/boards/sfmemory/messages/211.html > >Please remember to post your entry AND email me a copy. Thanks. > >Jim's question is: > > > >>>>In two major periods of her history, San Francisco was the music capital of the west. In the in-between times, she still hosted some of the best musical venues on the coast. Tell about the your favorite San Francisco musical experience, music related story or historical music-related character. <<< >>>> >>>> > >The prizes are: a signed copy of his book and one free Researchity order. > >Good luck! > >Ron > > > > -- James R. Smith Author: San Francisco's Lost Landmarks ISBN: 1884995446 www.HistorySmith.com <http://www.historysmith.com/>

Hi All, Does anyone know of a person/web site where I can obtain a transcription of several marriages in California for the period 1905-1948? Thanks for any assistance, Best wishes, Peter, Melbourne, Australia Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com

While there may be partial transcriptions of individual counties scattered throughout the web, there is no California statewide marriage index for years prior to 1949. To locate a marriage record prior to 19149, you would have to contact the county recorder's office in each county where you think the marriage license might have been issued. Mark Lomax Pasadena, California Peter Ryan wrote: > Hi All, > Does anyone know of a person/web site where I can obtain a transcription of several marriages in California for the period 1905-1948? > Thanks for any assistance, > Best wishes, > Peter, Melbourne, Australia > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com > > > ==== CASANFRA Mailing List ==== > Bulletin Boards at sfgenealogy.com: > http://www.sfgenealogy.com/boards/ > > >

Hello Everyone! Here's an update on what we've added since July 1st at SFGenealogy.com: www.sfgenealogy.com The primary purpose and highest priority of SFGenealogy.com is to provide FREE internet access to genealogical and historical information for the City and County of San Francisco and the surrounding communities in the SF Bay Area. We thank Family Tree Magazine for choosing SFGenealogy as their "Site of the Week" for 13 July - 20 July. New volunteers and material are always welcome! Visit our "Help Wanted" page to see how you might help! www.sfgenealogy.com/sf/sfwantad.htm We sincerely thank everyone who has submitted material to share and those who offer lookups for other researchers. Enjoy! Pam and Ron Pamela Storm Wolfskill and Ron Filion San Francisco Genealogy www.sfgenealogy.com San Mateo County Genealogy www.sfgenealogy.com/sanmateo/ Santa Clara County Genealogy www.sfgenealogy.com/santaclara SF Bay Genealogy www.sfgenealogy.com/sfbay/sfbindex.htm ******************************** CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO Databases: 1888 N. Gray Mortuary Ledger 1882 Freemasons of California - San Francisco Lodges U.S. Army, California Department, 1899 - by Sally Kaleta History: 1918-1919 Budget for The City & County of San Francisco School Records: 1944 (Fall) / 1945 (Spring & Fall) / 1946 (Spring) Polytechnic High School - donated by Neil Honey 1966 (Spring) Balboa High School Graduates 1968 (Spring) / 1969 (Fall) Balboa High School Graduates - by Sharon Walford Yost 1969 (Spring) / 1968 (Fall) Balboa High School Graduates - by Sharon Walford Yost 1970 (Spring) / 1969 (Fall) Balboa High School Graduates - by Sharon Walford Yost 1984-1986 Immaculate Conception Academy Alumnae Directory 1979 Aptos Middle School 7th Grade Students 1987-1988 Immaculate Conception Academy Alumnae Directory Lookup Offer: 1943-1947 Polytechnic High School Yearbooksby Neil Honey ******************************** SAN MATEO COUNTY San Mateo County Death Records Index - by San Mateo County Genealogical Society Laying & Tinney Mortuary Index - by San Mateo County Genealogical Society San Mateo County Obituary Index - by San Mateo County Genealogical Society Professional Ledgers Index - by San Mateo County Genealogical Society 1882 Freemasons of CA - Pescadero, Half Moon Bay and Redwood City Lodges 1976 Colma Fire Department Personnel - by Tim Wolfskill 1967 San Mateo High School Junior Class ******************************* SANTA CLARA COUNTY Santa Clara County History (310 pages) 1860 Federal Census Transcription completed 1882 Freemasons of CA - Santa Clara County Lodges Gavilan Hills Cemetery Tombstone Index - by Jeanne Filice St. Mary's Cemetery Tombstone Index - by Jeanne Filice Old St. Mary's Cemetery Tombstone Index - by Jeanne Filice ***************************** SF BAY GENEALOGY 1882 Freemasons of CA - Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento & Santa Cruz County Lodges Alameda High School - Class of Spring 1933 Arroyo High School (San Lorenzo, Alameda Co.) - Class of 1959 Arroyo High School (San Lorenzo, Alameda Co.) - Faculty 1959 Miss Ransom & Miss Bridges School (Piedmont, Alameda Co.) 1920-21 John Muir Junior High School (San Leandro, Alameda Co.) 7th, 8th, & 9th Grade Students - 1969 by Elaine Sturdevant Piedmont High School (Alameda Co.), Class of Fall 1924 Piedmont High School (Alameda Co), Faculty & Staff - 1925 Mt. Diablo Union High School (Concord, Contra Costa Co.) Class of 1925 Tamalpais High School (Marin Co.) Faculty & Class of 1939 Napa Senior High School (Napa Co.) Faculty & Junior Class - 1958 Dixon Union High School (Sonoma Co.) Faculty, Graduates & Underclassmen - 1937 ***************************

Hello List I posted quite an extensive request for look-ups and thanks to a couple of other listers (you know who you are :)) I've found some information. The one bit of data I really need doesn't fall within the indexes posted online and I'm wondering if anyone has access to other or more extensive indexes. I am looking for the marriage of Claire T. Heckman(n) to Lloyd/Charlie/Charles RAUSCH - probably between 1938 and 1945. I know he was a pilot during WWII and was killed in a flight training accident - so they were only married for about two years. I have tried to find a record of his military service, but haven't been successful yet - will keep trying. Anyway, any help someone could give me on the marriage search would be greatly appreciated. Carol Pratt

And Carol, if you find the dates you are looking for, I can try for obituaries for the deceased ones. But let me know ... [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Judie Cook [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 7:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [CASANFRA] lookup help Hello CArol... This is quite a list! If you go to www.vitalsearch-ca.com, and click on the menu to the left of the map, depending on which you want, you will find most of what you are looking for FREE. You will have to put up with ads...but...someone has to pay the bill. If there is someone you cannot find, let me know, and I will try to do some searching for you. By the way...before you ask...here is the way to determine what the county codes are: Enjoy, and happy hunting... Judie *