Karen I checked the 1890 San Francisco Cit Directory, for his job title was wondering what he did, and found out that he was Drayman, or some one who drove a wagon. Also the company at that time was at Pine and Davis. George --- Karen Conley <klconley@webtv.net> wrote: > Hi List: > I am looking for any information at all on a > Nicholas Ott and wife, > Anna, maiden surname unknown. This couple adopted > my grandmother, > probably around 1889 or 1890, after the death of > her natural parents. > I have Nichlas Ott in the San Francisco City > Directory for the years > 1889-91. His occupation was listed as a dreyer and > his place of > employment was Baker & Hamilton. Does anyone know > anything at all > about this company? Any information at all will be > most appreciated. > I would really like to learn more about my > grandmother. I am hopefull > that some day I may be able to locate her adoption > records. I have > been told that her maiden name was Ward before she > was adopted by the > Otts and that she had a young brother named Harry > who committed suicide > near to Calvery Cemetery not long after his parents > death. > Karen Conley > klconley@webtv.net > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com