Margie or anyone on this list, Is there anyone that would be willing to go to Rural Cemetery in Stockton, and get a picture of a tombstone. I am needing a picture of: William D.M. SCONCE, died 20 Apr 1946. I am willing to pay expenses and this would be a lifesaver for our family. If interested, please email me privately. I am also willing to do a lookup in exchange for your help.. Lanita Sconce Miller Wichita, KS

Sorry for repeat.. wanted to be sure to have name in subject line Marge cert # 2090 county 3900 Arthur Ray d. 30 Oct 1960 @ 4:15 am white, male, married born 6 Sep 1906 MO Father: Charles E. Ray MO Mother: Maude Livingston ? Truck driver for Hutton Trucking for 20 years Never in Service Wife/informant: Vivian Ray-housewife 4449 Wilmart Rd, Stockton 36, CA (36 is old form of postal code) Also.. died at home In SJCounty 13 yrs, in CA 22 yrs Dr. Michael Vassello at the court house in Stockton suspected a cardiac arrest cause of death listed as: severe strong arterole--- yesterday (fuzzy) Looks like no autopsy or operation.. but since the death occurred at home.. think an autopsy was done.. or at least a coronor's inquest..as the Doctor listed gave court house as his address. Hope this helps. I have not had time to do obits... Can try.. but won't be real quick.. couple weeks at least. Marge

cert # 2090 county 3900 Arthur Ray d. 30 Oct 1960 @ 4:15 am white, male, married born 6 Sep 1906 MO Father: Charles E. Ray MO Mother: Maude Livingston ? Truck driver for Hutton Trucking for 20 years Never in Service Wife/informant: Vivian Ray-housewife 4449 Wilmart Rd, Stockton 36, CA (36 is old form of postal code) Also.. died at home In SJCounty 13 yrs, in CA 22 yrs Dr. Michael Vassello at the court house in Stockton suspected a cardiac arrest cause of death listed as: severe strong arterole--- yesterday (fuzzy) Looks like no autopsy or operation.. but since the death occurred at home.. think an autopsy was done.. or at least a coronor's inquest..as the Doctor listed gave court house as his address. Hope this helps. I have not had time to do obits... Can try.. but won't be real quick.. couple weeks at least. Marge

What kind of information are you seeking? Can you post any dates? There are a lot of Cannon's in the area over that timeframe. Marge in Lodi -----Original Message----- From: LEN_AVERY@MSN.COM [mailto:LEN_AVERY@MSN.COM] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 9:04 PM To: CASANJOA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CASanJoaquin] CANNON-ILLINOIS TO STOCKTON This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CANNON/SANGUINETTI/BUCK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AY.2ADE/1117 Message Board Post: I AM SEEKING INFORMATION ON MY CANNON RELATIVES WHO LIVED IN STOCKTON FROM THE 1880'S ON. THEIR NAMES ARE: GRAT, FRED, AL, MAUDE, MOLLIE, GEORGE AND MARY. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. ______________________________

Stockton has a Rural Cemetery... that is the official name (Rural Cemetery), although it's not that rural anymore & is within city limits. I record in my records as Stockton Rural Cemetery, as other areas probably have Rural Cemeteries also. Rural in Stockton is located on Cemetery Lane, just north of Harding way, behind the Catholic cemetery. It is very well cared for & the sexton & staff are very helpful. Marge -----Original Message----- From: smaitre@bellsouth.net [mailto:smaitre@bellsouth.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 7:30 AM To: CASANJOA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CASanJoaquin] Cook in Stockton Early 1950's This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cook Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AY.2ADE/592.1 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on my uncle's days in Stockton. Marvin "Edwin" Cook b. 6/5/1913 in GA was stationed in CA during WWII; in early 50's in CA he married a woman named Barbara whose maiden (nor 1st husband's sur) name we don't know. Barbara had a daughter (born approx. 1940) by 1st marriage. Edwin managed the Oregon Hotel in Stockton and they also lived in the Hotel. One June 10, 1952 Edwin fell down stairs at the Hotel while inebriated and died of head trauma. Death certificate indicates he was buried in simply, "Rural Cemetery" which must be in San Joaquin Co. Does anyone know if there is such a cemetery by that name? Does anyone know what became of Barbara or her daughter? Any information appreciated. ______________________________

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/AY.2ADE/1110.1 Message Board Post: Opps I ment to to put 1848 not 1948.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CANNON, SANGUINETTI, CASSINELLA Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AY.2ADE/1118 Message Board Post: I AM SEEKING INFORMATION ON MY CANNON RELATIVES. THEY MOVED TO STOCKTON IN 1885. THEIR NAMES ARE: GRAT, AL , FRED(MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER), MAUDE, MOLLIE, GEORGE AND MARY. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CANNON/SANGUINETTI/BUCK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AY.2ADE/1117 Message Board Post: I AM SEEKING INFORMATION ON MY CANNON RELATIVES WHO LIVED IN STOCKTON FROM THE 1880'S ON. THEIR NAMES ARE: GRAT, FRED, AL, MAUDE, MOLLIE, GEORGE AND MARY. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

I have a picture of my great-grandfather, William Benjamin Dillon (1863-1898), and my great-grandmother, Harriet (Whiteman, Dillon) Smith (1863-1953), and would like to get some help in estimating when the pictures were taken. The picture of my great-grandfather has a note on the back that indicates the picture was taken in Hayden Hill, California but the hard cardboard the picture is mounted on has the following printed on it: Batchelden 183 El Dorado Street, Stockton The picture of my great-grandmother has the following on the hard cardboard the picture is mounted on: O. Cromwell. Photo I would estimate they were both in the late 20s or early 30s when the pictures were taken. That would place the time around 1890 give or take. The pictures are from the chest up but my great- grandfather is wearing a 3-piece suit with a white shit and printed tie with a very wide knot. The picture of my great-grandmother has her wearing a dark blue or black dress with a high collar and what looks like a flap over her shoulders. I can scan the pictures and send them to someone if that would help estimate a more accurate timeframe. Any help would be appreciated. Bill Dillon

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/AY.2ADE/1116 Message Board Post: I recently purchased an old photo at an antique store. It states "Woodlake, California, 1929-1930 Eighth Grade". Students are named on the back as follows: Augustina Sandoval, Voneyle Gemis, Wilma Cornish, Margaret Brown, Opal Buckner, Marie Feirro, Jane Cooley, Alberta Weast, Roy King, Hughbert Trembley, Delmer Peden, James Phillips, Lottie Lawrence, Malcolm Finrich, Wayne Pustidge, Burton Clemens, Dan King, Thelma Eaves, Ruth Maxwell, Dennis Pelton, Hubert Wyrick, Raymond Schelling, Adolph Neusbaum, Thomas Hamilton, Florence De Vall, Frank Tesman, Conway Lanford, Rose Smith, Floyd Edginton. If you are interested in having this photo, please contact me at valo@saber.net. I'm on a mission to return photos to their homes!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cook Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AY.2ADE/592.1 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on my uncle's days in Stockton. Marvin "Edwin" Cook b. 6/5/1913 in GA was stationed in CA during WWII; in early 50's in CA he married a woman named Barbara whose maiden (nor 1st husband's sur) name we don't know. Barbara had a daughter (born approx. 1940) by 1st marriage. Edwin managed the Oregon Hotel in Stockton and they also lived in the Hotel. One June 10, 1952 Edwin fell down stairs at the Hotel while inebriated and died of head trauma. Death certificate indicates he was buried in simply, "Rural Cemetery" which must be in San Joaquin Co. Does anyone know if there is such a cemetery by that name? Does anyone know what became of Barbara or her daughter? Any information appreciated.

Hi.. got the obits for: Moore (Wm, WF, Evangeline (these for lady in Canada) Richardson, Frank Boone, Rupert D. Information has been forwarded to requesters I will be working next week (temp).. so will try to run in for the dct for SJcounty.. and to see what the procedure will be. Marge -----Original Message----- From: NORCAL-D-request@rootsweb.com [mailto:NORCAL-D-request@rootsweb.com] Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 3:40 PM To: NORCAL-D@rootsweb.com Subject: NORCAL-D Digest V03 #9

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/AY.2ADE/734.1.1 Message Board Post: Eugene, Yes, Gov. Sam Beach Axtell was an uncle of the Sam Beach Axtell of whom I wrote. Please contact me via my email address for further exchange. I have a good deal of info on the Axtell Family. Phone 1-541-343-2071; Bob Sollars <sollars@concentric.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/an/AY.2ADE/734.1 Message Board Post: Is there any hint that the Axtell in the obit is related to Sameul B. Axtell, Amador Co. Dist. Atty., 1854-60 who later became Governor of New Mexico? This Axtell I believe was born in Ohio, about 1832. Thank you

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/AY.2ADE/1115.1 Message Board Post: So Kathy with the Spam and Scam is back. Heads up Monterey, Nevada, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Lists.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilson, Hartman(n), Mendenhall, Bartlett, Sumner, Caldwell, Gregory Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AY.2ADE/1115 Message Board Post: Since I originally started helping people with the Freedom of Information Act info I have been virtually swamped with requests. I started offering my package of stuff the second week of November and I’ve had over 1,100 requests for it, I’ve received just under 200 really, really nice responsive letters and emails in response to the information (which is a nice surprise, most people just get the info and move on), I’ve gotten about 350 requests for additional help via email and snail mail and heard back from another 87 who found the info they’ve been looking for with my additional help. I’ve also had a total of 9 people send me vile, nasty, swearing emails about how I shouldn’t be helping people like this on rootsweb. But they’re a sorry lot so I don’t pay them much mind. *** So, I’m happy to report that for the $6.58 for paper, copying, staples, large envelope and postage costs, it’s well worth it! The Freedom of Information Act is a tool that is available to everyone. The request is free but it can be very confusing. You have to know where to send it, you have to have the right request form, a properly worded letter, you have to know what type of information they need to get you what you are looking for. You cannot just send in a generic "find this" request. I found a way to use FOIA in genealogy to request records that actually moves your search along. In my every day legal work I use the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) to acquire records from all areas. I will send you the forms (both State and Federal), sample request letters, what you need to send them in terms of specifics, if you have them, or if not, where and how to find them. I have compiled a list of each State’s statutes and codes that you will need to reformat the request form for your particular State or the State you are sending the request to. I have included some specific searching directions and examples that may help you. For those of us who have been unable to get to an out-of-town location or to afford a researcher it's great. My email contact is or genealogyprincess@hotmail.com not the email listed on this posting. Or simply follow the directions below! I will be happy to help anyone with any additional information or reformatting the forms for other states, other data requests, etc. Any other requests for help, I will send a form. I have to request $6.58 for paper, copying, staples, large envelope and postage costs. This package of information is 22+ pages (and growing) -- and I had no idea this would be responded to in such huge numbers (!!). So, if you*re interested, send $6.58 in cash or check [Kathy Lawler] to Genealogy Princess, 20757 Camden Square, #210, Lathrup Village, MI 48076 or use my Paypal address [checking] for $7.00 to kathlee13@yahoo.com or genealogyprincess@hotmail.com. Either way, don’t forget your address!! I will send you the information the very day I receive your address and funds. Lastly, additional information, new ways I can come up with to use FOIA will be sent to you free of charge and I*ll also be happy to answer any questions you may have. Be assured that I am not making any database of addresses or anything, I promise not to ever, ever sell your name and address to anyone. This is strictly to get you information that will help you gather documents and information to further your search for your ancestors. Very lastly, I have a larger bunch of information in my "FOIA IN GENEALOGY WORKS! on Ebay. Check that out! Thanks! Kathleen Lawler

Hunter, Jennie View Image Online Age: 61 Year: 1930 Birthplace: California Roll: T626_210 Race: White Page: 2A State: California ED: 10 County: San Joaquin Image: 0750 Township: Douglas Relationship: Head Douglas twp is in Stockton. I didn't find any Campbell's or Mateers near her.. Hunter is a well known name in Stockton.. there is Hunter's square where the current courthouse sits.. Marge -----Original Message----- From: vtpeterson@prodigy.net [mailto:vtpeterson@prodigy.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2003 7:16 PM To: CASANJOA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [CASanJoaquin] 1930 letter from Jennie Mateer Hunter This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MATEER HUNTER LEVY CAMPBELL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AY.2ADE/1114 Message Board Post: Recently I found the following letter from a lady I believe may be related to my husband's ancestor Robert MATEER of NY. I have no further information, but would like some! Linden Dec 20, 1930 Mr & Mrs J. M Mateer, Dear Friends, Just a line wishing that you are all well and to wish you a pleasant xmas and a Prosperous New year. I like many others will kiss 1930 Good Bye and be glad to see it pass out . This long depression has every one blue. I have not sold as yet my 1930 crop. I have it stored in the barn and insured for three thousand dollars against fire. all kinds of grain or crops are down this year, my neighbor sold grapes for two dollars per ton. so she told me. and some people received a trifle over one dollar per ton after all expenses had been paid. With such business as this going on there are no doubt in my mind but what California is going to be owned by some foreign nation. We had a nice pleasant autumn but now the weather is quite cold and frosty and very dry the ground is just as dry and hard as what it was in July or August, although some people are ploughing and putting their grain in for fear that it might rain to much when it starts raining. Mr. Mateer can you tell me any thing ab’t the N.Y. Exchange & Stock market or when the bears are gong to let the stock market go up. I have 5472 shares in Transamerica but I bought mine several years ago as an investment from the Bank of America. My friends tell me not to worry as everything will come out O.K. later on. I regret very much that Mr & Mrs Campbell came out to California. I could see that they were disappointed. Mr. Levy in Stockton would have given Mr. Campbell work at $2200 per week. and would also have given the Mrs work too. I did not hear how much he would have paid her. Mr. C told me what he said to Mr. Levy when Mr Levy told them what the wages would be. so I did not bother asking any one after that to give them employment. although they did not feel at least backward in asking me for enough money to get back home on. $101100 they received from me. some time before they arrived in California. I had a neighbor say to me that I should deed Mrs Campbell my home and no matter where I was traveling in the world I would always have a home to come to, of cours he did not know that my father had a long talk with me along such lines as deeding property that he was about to give me that would take effect at his death. outside people often cause trouble in families. I persume you are the grandparents of three nice children. I asked Lena Johnston how you folks was and the baby but she could not tell me whether it was a grandson or daughter. As I have forgotten how to write a letter I will now close trusting to hear from you soon, and asking you to forgive me for not writing but I thought of you just the same. Yours Lovingly Jennie H I am sending you a small package. ______________________________

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/AY.2ADE/513.1 Message Board Post: What was Mrs Fulton's maiden name? I am a researcher on Castellorizo's history and would be interested to know. Nicholas Pappas Sydney PS: Please reply by e-mail

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MATEER HUNTER LEVY CAMPBELL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AY.2ADE/1114 Message Board Post: Recently I found the following letter from a lady I believe may be related to my husband's ancestor Robert MATEER of NY. I have no further information, but would like some! Linden Dec 20, 1930 Mr & Mrs J. M Mateer, Dear Friends, Just a line wishing that you are all well and to wish you a pleasant xmas and a Prosperous New year. I like many others will kiss 1930 Good Bye and be glad to see it pass out . This long depression has every one blue. I have not sold as yet my 1930 crop. I have it stored in the barn and insured for three thousand dollars against fire. all kinds of grain or crops are down this year, my neighbor sold grapes for two dollars per ton. so she told me. and some people received a trifle over one dollar per ton after all expenses had been paid. With such business as this going on there are no doubt in my mind but what California is going to be owned by some foreign nation. We had a nice pleasant autumn but now the weather is quite cold and frosty and very dry the ground is just as dry and hard as what it was in July or August, although some people are ploughing and putting their grain in for fear that it might rain to much when it starts raining. Mr. Mateer can you tell me any thing ab’t the N.Y. Exchange & Stock market or when the bears are gong to let the stock market go up. I have 5472 shares in Transamerica but I bought mine several years ago as an investment from the Bank of America. My friends tell me not to worry as everything will come out O.K. later on. I regret very much that Mr & Mrs Campbell came out to California. I could see that they were disappointed. Mr. Levy in Stockton would have given Mr. Campbell work at $2200 per week. and would also have given the Mrs work too. I did not hear how much he would have paid her. Mr. C told me what he said to Mr. Levy when Mr Levy told them what the wages would be. so I did not bother asking any one after that to give them employment. although they did not feel at least backward in asking me for enough money to get back home on. $101100 they received from me. some time before they arrived in California. I had a neighbor say to me that I should deed Mrs Campbell my home and no matter where I was traveling in the world I would always have a home to come to, of cours he did not know that my father had a long talk with me along such lines as deeding property that he was about to give me that would take effect at his death. outside people often cause trouble in families. I persume you are the grandparents of three nice children. I asked Lena Johnston how you folks was and the baby but she could not tell me whether it was a grandson or daughter. As I have forgotten how to write a letter I will now close trusting to hear from you soon, and asking you to forgive me for not writing but I thought of you just the same. Yours Lovingly Jennie H I am sending you a small package.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Speetzen, Styles, Martin, Grisier, Kinney, McCurrie Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AY.2ADE/1113 Message Board Post: SPEETZEN, Madeline E. - In Stockton, December 21, 1973, Madeline E. Speetzen; beloved wife of the late Raymond A. Speetzen Sr.; dearest mother of Raymond A. Speetzen Jr. of Castro Valley, Madeleine Styles of Dublin, Harold V. Speetzen of Concord, Virginia Martin, Marilyn Grisier and Doris Kinney, all of Stockton; loving sister of Clifford McCurrie of Stockton; grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of eleven; a native of Gilroy; aged 79 years. Friends are invited to attend the services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 27, from the Chapel of BERGE-PAPPAS MORTUARY, 40842 Fremont Blvd, Fremont; thence to St. Joseph's Church, Mission San Jose for a concelebrated Mass of the Resurrection commencing at 11 a.m. Scipture service 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, at the above chapel. Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward. San Francisco Chronicle, Wednesday, December 26, 1973, page 34 >From CADI: SPEETZEN MADELINE E 05/29/1894 F CALIFORNIA SAN JOAQUIN 12/21/1973 555-05-5019 79 yrs