-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Census and Newspaper of San Luis Obispo County Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2000 21:25:06 EDT From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Hi. I need a volunteer help on Census of 1900 through 1920 and Newspaper of San Luis Obispo of 1923. I cannot get through access. Thank you very much. Adrienne Stefanik

Last month I posted a message asking for information on Edward G. Lewis, founder of Atascadero, and I received a number of responses, all suggesting I contact the Atascadero Historical Society. Many thanks to everyone who did respond. But.... Atascadero Historical Society must be like the historical societies out here in Western MA, open a few hours on Sunday during the summer, kept alive by a few hardy volunteers who don't have time to do research, primarily functioning as a museum. I wrote, but I don't think I will be hearing back from the Atascadero Historical Society. I have read a lot of info on Edward Gardner Lewis.Our local university library has a copy of The Siege of University City (thanks to KK for pointing this book out to me), and also believe it or not has bound volumes of Sunset Magazine which in 1925-1926 ran a series of articles on E.G. Lewis, World's Champion Borrower. Found E.G. Lewis' date of death on SSDI, and have copies of his obit in LA Times and St Louis Post. But it's Mrs. E.G. Lewis I need to know more about. KK wrote me that she died in 1935. Is there anyone on this list who has the month and day? Also, is there a library I can write to that has the Atascadero News on microfilm? Can check LA Times and St Louis Post right here at our wonderful university library (UMASS Amherst), and San Luis Obispo City Public Library can copy obit for me from SLO Telegram-Tribune, but I imagine obits from Atascadero News would have much more detail. Jim Carroll Easthampton MA

Posted on: San Luis Obispo County, California<BR>Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/SanLuisObispo/29 Surname: RICH, WEST, KIZLER ------------------------- Does anyone know if there are any City Directories for Morro Bay for the years 1942-44? Looking for the RICH Family. Also looking for the WEST and KIZLER families in the Arroyo Grande Area in the 1950's and 1960's. Any help would be appreciated. Please contact me at [email protected]

Posted on: San Luis Obispo County, California<BR>Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/SanLuisObispo/28 Surname: ADAMS, MILLER ------------------------- ADAMS/James & MILLER/ Sarah "Sally". James b. in 1806 in NC; died in 1879 in Knox Co., IL; m. Sarah in 1830 in Washington Co., IN. Sarah b. about 1802-1813; died in 1847 in Knox Co., IL. Settled in Knox Co., IL in 1841. James m. (2) Milbury HAINES and (3) Christine PITMAN. There were 11 children, the last 3 Middleberry HAINES. 1. Mary Caroline ADAMS b. 1831/32 NC ; d. before 1864 Knox Co., IL m. Thomas Simmons WOODMAN, had 2 children. 2. Wilson R. ADAMS b. 1833 Washington Co., Indiana, NC or KY; d. 1912 Knox Co., IL m. Sarelda J. RUSK, had 8 children; some moved to Iowa, Arroyo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA, Nebraska, Thompkins Co., NY. 3. William D. ADAMS b. 1835 NC or KY; d. 1929 Molalla, Clackamas Co., OR; m. Lucina LOVERIDGE; had 8 children. Children lived in Oregon, Washington. 4. John T. ADAMS b. 1837 in Morgan Co, IL; d.1904 Rio, Knox Co. IL m. Nancy Ann CHRISMAN; had five children. 5. Lucinda F. ADAMS b. 1839 Morgan Co., IL;d. 1860 Knox Co., IL m. Joshua/John/Joseph Whiteleather. No children. 6. Alexander Franklin "Frank" ADAMS b. 1842 Knox Co., IL; d. 1929 Knox Co., IL m. Elizabeth M. WOOLWORTH; had two children.; also lived in Mercer Co., IL. 7. Phelps R. ADAMS b. 1844 Knox Co., IL; d. 1932 Santa Cruz Co., , CA m. Agnes M. HOMMON; 4 children. 8. Sarah E. ADAMS b. 1846 Knox Co., IL.; m. John C. Nash in 1868; had at least 3 children. To James A. ADAMS and Middleberry HAINES were 3 children: 9. Julia ADAMS b. 1853 Knox Co., IL; unmarried. 10. Eliza ADAMS b. 1855 Knox Co., IL; married Ed CHURCH; d. 1941; had one child. 11. James ADAMS b. 1857 Knox Co., IL; m. Louise HORM in 1881; moved to Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co.,California. There were no children by James Adams and Christine PITMAN. Am interested in any descendant of this family. Would like to exchange info. E-mail: [email protected]

----- Original Message ----- From: "jasson" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2000 8:40 AM Subject: [CAALAMED] Fw: [DUST-BOWL] Dust Bowl Migrants to California > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "jasson" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 6:56 PM > Subject: [DUST-BOWL] Dust Bowl Migrants to California > > > > Hello List > > > > My name is Jason Holtermann I am 23 years old and attending college. I am > > working on my senior theses research paper. My grandfather was born in > > Oklahoma in 1920 and in 1935 his family moved to California. They like > most > > other dust bowl migrants found work in the fields in the central valley > > picking fruit and so forth. During the war my grandfather joined the > navy. > > What I am looking for is other dust bowl migrants or their descendants who > > came to California from the dust bowl region of Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, > > Missouri, and Kansas. I am interested in the work they did when they > > arrived in California and what work they did during World War II. The > only > > info I need is the migrants name, their place of birth, the year they > > arrived in California, their birth year or their age when they arrived in > CA, the work they did during the depression, and the work > > they did during the war. An example of what info I need is listed below. > Those who respond to this message please email me > > directly. There is no need to bother the rest of the list with my > request. > > I need as much input as I can get for this survey. If you subscribe to > other lists please forward this message, or if you know of someone else who > has dust bowl ancestors please contact them. > > Example > > James Alderson born 1885 Monroe, Oklahoma came to CA in 1936 worked in > fields during depression was retired during the war. > > Charlotte Alderson wife born 1886 Oklahoma came to CA in 1936 worked in > fields during depression housewife during war. > > Marion Alderson son born 1910 Monroe, OK came to CA in 1936 worked in fields > during depression, joined navy during war. > > Helen Alderson daughter born 1913 OK came to CA in 1936, too young to work > during depression, worked in ship yards during the war. > > Benjamin Ledbetter son-in-law born 1912 in AR came to CA in 1934, worked in > fields during depression, joined army during the war. > > Jason Holtermann > Turlock, CA > attending CA State Univer Stanislaus > > > > > > ============================== > > Know the town name but not the county? Look it up at: > > http://resources.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/townco.cgi

Is there anyone residing in or near San Luis Obispo who can do the following: 1) From County Recorder's Office, check the death index for Howard BENNETT - believed to have died in the past 3 years in SLO county. 2) If found, need abstract of info from death certificate (if this can be done in this county) 3) If found, need obituary from Telegram TRIBUNE (for 7 days beginning on date of death) Please contact me at [email protected] Mary Inglis

I was wondering if anyone on this list could do an obituary transcription for me. I am looking for the obituary for the following: Harold Clinton Greek s/o Charles and Elnora Greek b. September 5, 1915 Kansas d. April 20, 1969 in Arryo Grande, San Luis Obispo Co., CA Thank You, Deborah in PA

Yes, E.G. Lewis was the founder of Atascadero. Here's a website with a short blurb: http://www.pe.net/~rksnow/cacountyatascadero.htm#history The Atascadero Historical Society runs a museum with more information on E.G. Lewis, they may even have a copy of his wife's obit. You can contact them at 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA, 93422. Sheri Payne (SYLVIA) researching SYLVIA, LUCAS, JUAREZ, WHITE, BRANCO, BEE ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 11:33 AM Subject: [CASANLUI] Mrs. E.C. Lewis of Atascadero I recently received an obit for Clara Stone Remington, who died June 5, 1959, Atascadero. Her obit in SLO Telegram mentions that 'she was the sister of the late Mrs. E.C. Lewis, whose husband founded the town of Atascadero". Have tried to find info on founding of Atascadero, no luck, sounds like a bogus claim, but is there anyone on this mailing list familiar with the history of Atascadero? Anyone ever heard of E.C. Lewis? Would love to find an obit on Mrs. E.C. Lewis. Both sisters were from Northampton MA, parents were Peter (Lapierre) Stone from Canada and Mary Jane (Laroche) Stone from Champlain NY. Jim Carroll Easthampton MA

Jim Carroll: There is much data on "E.G." (Edward Gardner) Lewis in the Atascadero Historical Society and Museum. Not sure of the details on Mrs. Lewis. Until a few years ago there were descendants still residing in the area, a "Will" Lewis and family. I am sure you will receive a response from your inquiry. If not, get back to me. Richard At 11:00 PM 9/19/00 -0700, you wrote: > > #2 [CASANLUI] Mrs. E.C. Lewis of Atas [[email protected]] > >Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 14:33:19 EDT >From: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: [CASANLUI] Mrs. E.C. Lewis of Atascadero > > I recently received an obit for Clara Stone Remington, who died June 5, >1959, Atascadero. Her obit in SLO Telegram mentions that 'she was the sister >of the late Mrs. E.C. Lewis, whose husband founded the town of Atascadero". >Have tried to find info on founding of Atascadero, no luck, sounds like a >bogus claim, but is there anyone on this mailing list familiar with the >history of Atascadero? Anyone ever heard of E.C. Lewis? Would love to find an >obit on Mrs. E.C. Lewis. Both sisters were from Northampton MA, parents were >Peter (Lapierre) Stone from Canada and Mary Jane (Laroche) Stone from >Champlain NY. >Jim Carroll Easthampton MA > >______________________________X-Message: #3 >Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 13:14:28 -0700 >From: "Edward A. Black, Sr." <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Subject: [CASANLUI] [Fwd: {not a subscriber} Mrs. E.C. Lewis of Atascadero] > >-------- Original Message -------- >Subject: {not a subscriber} Mrs. E.C. Lewis of Atascadero >Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:34:37 -0700 >From: "Doreen Dishman" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> > >Jim, > >E. C. Lewis did found Atascadero. The Atascadero Historical Museum is >the >place to contact. > >Atascadero Historical Museum >6500 Palma Ave >Atascadero Ca 93422 >805-466-8341 > >doreen >

----- Original Message ----- From: Sheri Payne To: San Luis Obispo ; M Swartz Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2000 8:51 AM Subject: Re: [CASANLUI] Furman Request--More Info Just as an interesting note for those interested in burials in Arroyo Grande, there is a small Catholic cemetery which is no longer used that is located just off the 101 between the KMart and the WalMart. I was told that my great uncle was buried there, but when I went to find out about it St. Patrick's doesn't have the records and neither does the main cemetery. The parish office suggested that the diocese in Monterey may have the records. I haven't gone into the cemetery itself, the last time I was up in SLO I had my 3 small kids in the car and wasn't able to go traipsing around in the weeds. Does anyone know if any of the books you mention have these records? Sheri Payne (SYLVIA) Researching SYLVIA, WHITE, BRANCO, JUAREZ, O'NEILL, RODRIGUEZ, BEE ----- Original Message ----- From: M Swartz To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, September 18, 2000 4:23 AM Subject: [CASANLUI] Furman Request--More Info Hi Jackie, Thanks so much for the contact regarding my SLO County request for a look-up regarding my Furman family! I believe that it is possible that at least one of my ancestors is buried in the Arroyo Grande Cemetery, however the office manager could not tell me for certain as all of the records pre-1902 were destroyed by fire. I originally found the index of the Mortuary book in a SLO Genealogical Society Newsletter sitting on the shelf here in a library in Central Illinois. (Here I was looking all over California for this ancestor and find the clue right here in my own backyard!) The article accompanying the index said there was a copy of the publication in the Atascadero Library. Another volunteer was going to check for me but apparently the library has rather limited hours. I checked the website for the SLO Co. Genealogical Society and they listed two publications that I was hoping someone could check to see what information was listed for any Furman names. They are likely both on the shelves in the library but are also available for purchase. I was hoping for a look-up as what I am really after is a death certificate and obituary, but will go ahead and make the purchase if needed. I believe that there is a library in the south part of the county also, but don't know if the books are on the shelves there--does anyone on the list know the answer to that? The information on the two books is as follows: REGRISTRY of FUNERALS-Woods-Voakes Mortuary, 1896-1915, Arroyo Grande CA. Over 800 names, including age, cause of death, person paying for funeral & other interesting items. CEMETERIES OF SOUTH SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA (1877-1941) compiled by Barbara Carlson, 77 pgs, publ. 1991 Lists names and dates for 3 cemeteries: Old Catholic (Price) Halcyon, and Arroyo Grande Cemetery District, other information by surname in alphabetical order. Again, thank you for the contact. If this is something you can't access--I definitely understand. Please let me know and perhaps another volunteer can get to it easily or I will need to order the books. Best Regards, Lisa Researching FURMAN, ELLIOTT, BUCHANAN in California _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: {not a subscriber} Mrs. E.C. Lewis of Atascadero Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:34:37 -0700 From: "Doreen Dishman" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]> Jim, E. C. Lewis did found Atascadero. The Atascadero Historical Museum is the place to contact. Atascadero Historical Museum 6500 Palma Ave Atascadero Ca 93422 805-466-8341 doreen

-------- Original Message -------- Subject: {not a subscriber} Furman Request Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2000 12:26:35 -0700 From: "Doreen Dishman" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sherri, Who is the relative you are looking for at Old Mission (Price) Cemetery? I have the cemetery book for them and if there is a stone it should be listed... doreen

I recently received an obit for Clara Stone Remington, who died June 5, 1959, Atascadero. Her obit in SLO Telegram mentions that 'she was the sister of the late Mrs. E.C. Lewis, whose husband founded the town of Atascadero". Have tried to find info on founding of Atascadero, no luck, sounds like a bogus claim, but is there anyone on this mailing list familiar with the history of Atascadero? Anyone ever heard of E.C. Lewis? Would love to find an obit on Mrs. E.C. Lewis. Both sisters were from Northampton MA, parents were Peter (Lapierre) Stone from Canada and Mary Jane (Laroche) Stone from Champlain NY. Jim Carroll Easthampton MA

A kind SLO volunteer found several articles pertaining to the wedding of my great grandparents, Alice Furman and Oran Elliott. There are many names in them so I thought I would share them with the list. Alice was a resident of San Luis Obispo and Oran of San Jose, CA. Lisa June 10, 1908 WEDDED AMIDST FLORAL BEAUTY ELLIOTT – FURMAN NUPTIALS TOOK PLACE AT THE GARDEN-STREET M. E. CHURCH LAST EVENING One of the most elaborate weddings of the season took place at the Garden-Street M. E. church last evening when Miss Alice FURMAN became the bride of Oran Edgar ELLIOTT. The interior of the edifice was beautifully festooned with ropes and garlands of pepper leaves mingled with pink and white sweet peas, the latter being the choicest variety grown on the ROUTZAHN seed farm. The corner of church near the altar was transformed into a floral bower of green, pink, and white while the organ on the opposite side of the altar, was embedded in greenery and fragrant flowers. In front of the altar was a stately symmetrical floral arch, and intersecting it near the top were two lovers’ knots of pink and white sweet peas, beneath which the impressive ceremony was performed. About 200 friends of the contracting couple were present and the first three pews were ribboned off for relatives of the bride and groom and their intimate friends. The ushers were the Misses Julia KESTER, Minnie WAYLAND, Ella REID and Evaline TILLMAN. Shortly before 8 o’clock Mrs. Rilla HENRY, of Arroyo Grande, sang “O Promise Me”, and its rendition was followed by the entry of the bridal party to the music of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March played by Miss Lou PARSONS. The groom and his best man, Arthur FURMAN, a brother of the bride, had already entered and were standing to the right of the altar. First came the ushers, two by two, carrying shower bouquets of pink and white carnations and asparagus ferns. Next came the bridesmaids and groomsmen, Frank L. SANDERCOCK and Miss Mabel GREEN, Leo WAYLAND and Miss Enda SMITH, Leo ALBERT and Miss Bessie SMITH, Fred THALER and Miss Elsie SMITH. The bridesmaids were gowned in blue, white, and pink, and carried bouquets of carnations and ferns. Miss Mabel GREEN wore a gown of pink mull, elaborately trimmed with tine ruchings of pink satin ribbon. Then came Miss Helen SANDERCOCK and Miss Edna ROOT as flower girls, carrying baskets of pink and white sweet peas. Then followed the maid of honor, Miss Frances HUGHES, of Oakland, who was a classmate of the bride. She was gowned in a blue net over blue silk and carried a large bouquet of roses. The bride, attended by her brother, Warren FURMAN, of Soledad, brought up the rear. The bride’s gown was of white net and lace over white silk. She wore a veil of fine net, caught by bride’s roses, and a few sprays of lilies of the valley in her corsage. She carried white bride’s roses. It was exactly 8 o’clock when Rev. Carl M. ROSS spoke the words that joined the happy hearts, following which the little flower girls scattered sweet peas before the bride and groom. An informal reception was held at the parsonage immediately afterward. The bride inadvertently stepped under a large bell suspended from the ceiling and was showered with rose petals. The presents were both numerous and handsome, and included a cut mayonnaise bowl, several cut glass dishes, silver carving set, silver spoons, knives, silver nut set, handsome table linens, etc. Mr. and Mrs. ELLIOTT departed on train No. 17 for a brief honeymoon trip to the Santa Cruz Mountains. They were accompanied to the depot by the entire bridal party and a happy bon voyage extended to them. Mr. ELLIOTT is a well known contractor and builder of San Jose, in which city he and his bride will make their permanant residence. _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

Hi Jackie, Thanks so much for the contact regarding my SLO County request for a look-up regarding my Furman family! I believe that it is possible that at least one of my ancestors is buried in the Arroyo Grande Cemetery, however the office manager could not tell me for certain as all of the records pre-1902 were destroyed by fire. I originally found the index of the Mortuary book in a SLO Genealogical Society Newsletter sitting on the shelf here in a library in Central Illinois. (Here I was looking all over California for this ancestor and find the clue right here in my own backyard!) The article accompanying the index said there was a copy of the publication in the Atascadero Library. Another volunteer was going to check for me but apparently the library has rather limited hours. I checked the website for the SLO Co. Genealogical Society and they listed two publications that I was hoping someone could check to see what information was listed for any Furman names. They are likely both on the shelves in the library but are also available for purchase. I was hoping for a look-up as what I am really after is a death certificate and obituary, but will go ahead and make the purchase if needed. I believe that there is a library in the south part of the county also, but don't know if the books are on the shelves there--does anyone on the list know the answer to that? The information on the two books is as follows: REGRISTRY of FUNERALS-Woods-Voakes Mortuary, 1896-1915, Arroyo Grande CA. Over 800 names, including age, cause of death, person paying for funeral & other interesting items. CEMETERIES OF SOUTH SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CA (1877-1941) compiled by Barbara Carlson, 77 pgs, publ. 1991 Lists names and dates for 3 cemeteries: Old Catholic (Price) Halcyon, and Arroyo Grande Cemetery District, other information by surname in alphabetical order. Again, thank you for the contact. If this is something you can't access--I definitely understand. Please let me know and perhaps another volunteer can get to it easily or I will need to order the books. Best Regards, Lisa Researching FURMAN, ELLIOTT, BUCHANAN in California _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

Hi List, I found an F.M. Furman listed in an index of the 'Registry of Woods-Voakes Mortuary 1896-1925' and believe that it is likely my great great grandfather, Frederick Miller Furman. The mortuary no longer has the original records as they were turned over to the historical society and the early Arroyo Grande cemetery records were destroyed in a fire in 1902. I would appreciate if someone could check the mortuary record and the South San Luis Obispo Co. Cemetery Book for both Frederick Miller Furman and his wife Nancy Furman. I do know that at least two of their children--James Arthur Furman and Alice Laura Furman--were in the area around 1908. Alice was married in San Luis Obispo in 1908 and James (a resident of Arroyo Grande) was listed as a witness on the marriage license. There was no sign of any Furman family on the 1910 census. Thanks for any help on this--of course, if anyone has additional information on this family I would be interested and would be glad to share what I have. Lisa in Illinois _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

Hi List, I found an F.M. Furman listed in an index of the 'Registry of Woods-Voakes Mortuary 1896-1925' and believe that it is likely my great great grandfather, Frederick Miller Furman. The mortuary no longer has the original records as they were turned over to the historical society and the early Arroyo Grande cemetery records were destroyed in a fire in 1902. I would appreciate if someone could check the mortuary record and the South San Luis Obispo Co. Cemetery Book for both Frederick Miller Furman and his wife Nancy Furman. I do know that at least two of their children--James Arthur Furman and Alice Laura Furman--were in the area around 1908. Alice was married in San Luis Obispo in 1908 and James (a resident of Arroyo Grande) was listed as a witness on the marriage license. There was no sign of any Furman family on the 1910 census. Thanks for any help on this--of course, if anyone has additional information on this family I would be interested and would be glad to share what I have. Lisa in Illinois _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com.

Posted on: San Luis Obispo County, California<BR>Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/SanLuisObispo/27 Surname: Sharpes, Wood, Doty, Stilts ------------------------- Looking for Death Certificates, Marriage Certificates, & Birth certificates for the following in San Luis Obispo Co. (1) DCT & Obit for Joshua WOOD b. 04/03/1888 d. 01/01/1967 San Luis Obispo Hospital (2) DCT & Obit for Maggie McCormack Brown WOOD b. 10/06/1883 d. 04/04/1950 San Luis Obispo (3) DCT & Obit Julia A. Ward DOTY b. 09/08/1875 d. 04/23/1963 San Luis Obispo (4) DCT & Obit Ila Mabel wood STILTS b. 02/23/1886 d. 04/06/1954 San Luis Obispo (5) Marriage Certificate Martin Luther Sharpes & Bessie Pearl Doty about 1914 San Luis Obispo (6) Birth Certificate Bessie Pearl Doty b. 03/12/1884, Camberia, San Luis Obispo Co., CA mother's Maiden name Newberry Thank you for any assistance you may provide. Please let me know if there are court cost for the certificates and I will send the funds for that amount and the postage.

Searching for descendants of Walter L. Walker and Nellie Robertson. This couple was joined in marriage 17 Jan, 1915 at Santa Margarita, San Luis Obispo, CA. Marriage was performed by James Thompson, Presbyterian Minister. I am searching for information on RISDOM ROBERTSON, b. abt 1800 in NC - lived in Dyer Co., TN d. 1865, Dyer Co., TN He was the gr- grandfather of Nellie Robertson. Nellie's father's name was also RISDOM. ROBERTSON, born in Dyer Co., TN, near Friendship, TN. Nellie's mother's name was Julia Bryant. They ran a hotel in Santa Margarita at the time of Risdom's death there in Feb of 1916. Julia Bryant and Risdom Robertson (GRANDSON of "old" Risdom) were married in Crockett Co., TN 30 Nov 1890 The gr-grandfather ("old" Risdom) was married to Christina - last name unknown - b. abt. 1802, NC, died bet. 1850 - 1860 in Dyer Co., TN We are searching for the parents of gr-grandfather Risdom and his wife, Christina (last name unknown.) We have ROBERTSON descendant information on this line, and would be happy to share. Sue Hall for Kathy Robertson Warmath

Posted on: San Luis Obispo County, California<BR>Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/SanLuisObispo/26 Surname: STEWART ------------------------- I'm looking for information on the fate of William Stewart, born in 1840 in VA., and his descendants. William's parents were John Stewart b. July 11, 1801 in Monongalia Co., VA and Elizabeth Keiser b. November 22, 1808 in Fayette Co., PA (Now Taylor Co., W.VA). William had 4 brothers, Allen, John, James & Henry and 2 sisters, Hannah & Elizabeth. William left VA probably sometime after 1860 and relocated in San Luis Obispo. He contacted his family in VA to tell them where he had settled and that he had married and had 2 children, William and Allen. He never contacted his family again to anyone's knowledge. Any information is appreciated. Donna Summers [email protected]