This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Capotosto, Fuentes, Laws, Murphy, Ermacoff, Kasalapoff, Ednoff, Vanzetti, Cariker, Morrissey, Law, Vernatchi, Hill Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2675 Message Board Post: >From the San Francisco Chronicle, Wednesday, February 19, 2003 (Electronic): CAPOTOSTO, Jeannette "Bunny" - Called home to be with the Father, and reunited with her beloved husband Cap, Bunny passed away February 16th. Daughters Jayne Fuentes (Frank), Judy Laws, (Richard), and Jo-Ann Murphy (Jim) give thanks and praise for their devoted mother. Grandchildren Matthew Fuentes, Marty Fuentes (Raynette), Jarrett Laws (Karen) and Viki Huntington (Greg), and great grand children Presley and Marcelena Fuentes will always remember their adoring grandmother. Also survived by sisters Norma Cutter, Ann Law, Kay Vernatchi and brothers Alec and Red Ermacoff and many nieces and nephews. Services private. Donations to SF SPCA or favorite charity. Arrangements are being cared for by the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS in Millbrae, 650-588-5116. ====================================== >From my file: SSDI: JEANNETTE CAPOTOSTO 19 Feb 1925 16 Feb 2003 (P) 94080 (South San Francisco, San Mateo, CA) (none specified) 565-26-1870 California ====================================== Spouse: Cosmo Capotosto; married about 1943 Known children: Jayne, Judith, Jo Ann 1. Jayne md. Frank J. Fuentes on 04 Sep 1965 in San Mateo County, CA = Matthew, Marty 2. Judith md. Richard Ben Laws on 08 Nov 1970 in San Mateo County, CA = Jarrett 3. Jo Ann md. James C. Murphy on 03 Nov 1973 in San Mateo County, CA = Victoria ====================================== Parents: John A. Ermacoff (1880-1973) and Anna G. Kasalapoff (1883-1942) Known children: Leo, Victor, Norma, Luba, Vera, Eva, Emma, Ann, Nicholas, Kay, Alec, Jeanette 1. Leo (abt 1906 – before 1973) – no other information 2. Victor (1908-1985) md. Nell John Ednoff (1913-1999) = Ruth, Victoria 3. Norma (abt 1909-??) md. Unknown Cutter – unknown if they had children 4. Luba (1910-1991) md. Roy Henry Vanzetti (1914-1997) = John 5. Vera (1912-1993) md. Oliver G. Cariker = Barbara 6. Eva (abt 1914 - Bef. 1973) – no other information 7. Emma (1917-2001) md. Henry Harrington Morrissey on 16 Dec 1939 in San Francisco = Thomas, Carole 8. Ann (1918 - ) md. Ralph V. Law about May 1946 in San Francisco, CA = Vicki 9. Nicholas (abt 1919 - ) - no other information 10. Kay (1920 - ) md. Unknown Vernatchi = Violet 11. Alec (1921-2003) md. Delores Hill = John, Alec 12. Jeanette – see above

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Capotosto, Fuentes, Laws, Murphy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2674 Message Board Post: >From the San Francisco Chronicle, Tuesday, October 27, 1998: “CAPOTOSTO, Cosmo (Cap) – The angels came for Cosmo on October 24, 1998. Adored husband of Jeanette for 55 years; loving father of Jayne, Judy and Jo-Ann; father-in-law to Frank Fuentes, Richard Laws and Jim Murphy cherished grandfather of Matthew and Joan Fuentes. Cosmo was born to Italian immigrants, Salvatore and Maria on November 3, 1924. He was raised and educated in San Francisco and served in World War II aboard the USS Radford. An avid softball player, he was a member of the Softball Hall of Fame. He was the recipient of a Green Jacket in the Friends of Marion Pieretti Club. He was a kind and loving man. His good nature touched many lives. At his request, Cosmo’s ashes will be scatted at sea in a private ceremony. If friends would like to make a donation in his memory, please send to Mission Hospice, 151 West 20th Ave., San Mateo, for their loving support.” ==================================== >From my file: CABI: CAPOTOSTO COSIMO 1924 11 03 SANTAMAR MALE SAN FRANCISCO CADI: CAPOTOSTO COSMO 1924 11 03 SANTAMARIA MALE CA SAN MATEO 1998 10 24 559225875 73 SSDI: COSMO CAPOTOSTO 03 Nov 1924 24 Oct 1998 (V) 94080 (South San Francisco, San Mateo, CA) (none specified) 559-22-5875 California Cemetery: none; cremation; private ceremony - ashes scattered at sea ==================================== Spouse: Jeanette John Ermacoff (1925-2003); married about 1943 Known children: Jayne, Judith, Jo Ann 1. Jayne md. Frank J. Fuentes on 04 Sep 1965 in San Mateo County, CA = Matthew, Marty 2. Judith md. Richard Ben Laws on 08 Nov 1970 in San Mateo County, CA = Jarrett 3. Jo Ann md. James C. Murphy on 03 Nov 1973 in San Mateo County, CA = Victoria ==================================== Per the 1930 census: Parents: Salvatore and Maria, both born in Italy Known children: Clara and Cosmo

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: POSEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2673 Message Board Post: Can Anyone help me I Need A obituary Notice For My Brother That Died At Age 5 Name: Clarence J Posey DOB: 12/23/1937 In Louisiana Died: 7/14/1943 In San Francisco Ca Is Burried At WoodLawn Memorial Park In Colma Calif I'll Be Very Thankful For Any Help my E-mail : [email protected] And Again Thanks for any help

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, March 16, 1861, Vol. 2 No. 50 TAX COURTS. - The County Court held an adjourned session Monday 11th. Alonzo Young vs. B.F. Stevens - Action for Unlawful Entry and Forcible Detainer. Jury rendered a verdict of guilty - damages, one dollar. Court adjourned till 13th inst. In Probate Court, on Tuesday, in the matter of the Estate of J. Befano, C.E. Kelly was appointed Administrator, instead of Priam Sulio. In the Court of Sessions, B.F. Fox, Judge, and Associates S.T. Tilton and J.W. Turner, the Grand Jury recommended that the case of the People vs. Rufus Murphy be referred to the next Grand Jury, and the Court so ordered. The Grand Jury were discharged, People vs. P.A. Ovgist - verdict of not guilty. On motion of W.T. Gough, D.E. Bush was, after examination, admitted to practice in the County Court. The present term of the Court of Sessions will probably be the longest yet held in this county. Cases are set for two weeks from Thursday last. WOODSIDE SCHOOL - Mr. M.G. Kelly, lately appointed teacher, has opened this school, and we are disposed to believe that under his tuition increased satisfaction will be given. Mr. K. professes a competence to instruct in the higher branches of education, of which the young men and ladies in this district, who are so disposed, may avail themselves. REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY Although the number of Indictments presented may appear large in comparison with former sessions, we regret to be compelled to state to your Honors that we are satisfied that in one class of the cases at least, a much larger number than those against whom true bills have been found, must necessarily remain unpresented, owing to the impossibility of obtaining the necessary legal proof of guilt. This difficulty arises in part form the complicity of various parties in shielding each other, and again, the imperfect manner of entering the names of voters upon the different poll books has presented an almost insurmountable obstacle to the detection of those engaged in illegal voting at the last election. Yet we have, by the admirable method and persevering application of the District Attorney, been enabled to detect a small amount of those so engaged. We have had before us for consideration, nearly fifty cases, besides having instituted a very general inquiry in reference to the late election, and have examined about seventy different witnesses, man of whom were examined each in several different cases, besides a large amount of documentary evidence. We have presented thirty-two true bills - to wit; One for murder, against two persons, one for assault with deadly weapon, with intent to inflict great bodily injury, one for assault and battery, one for assault, two for perjury, one which we have designated by the simple name of felony, twenty-four for illegal voting, and one for nuisance. We have also made a partial examination of the evidence offered in one other case, and made what our statute terms a presentment, as distinguished from an indictment. J.J. ROBERTS, Chairman J.O. Shaw, G.L. Sampson, Samuel Hall, J.W. Rogers, R. H. Hatch, L.D. Roberts, G.S. Hasman, L.A. Parsons, A.W. Chew, Burns John, Owen McGarvey, John Ralson, J.L. Snow CONVICTED - Clarkson, the mulatto who murdered Caroline Park, by cutting her throat with a razor, was on the 11th convicted of murder in the first degree in the 12th District Court, San Francisco. The Change of Venue in the Horace Smith Case. - The Governor vetoed on the 11th the bill to change the venue in the Horace Smith case, from San Francisco county, on the ground that it is judicial in character and in violation of Section 3 of the Constitution; and that he believes it is not true, that a fair trial could not be had in San Francisco. The bill passed both Houses of the Legislature notwithstanding the Governor's veto. In the Senate the vote stood 22 to 9. Mr. Phelps voting against it. In the Assembly the vote was 45 to 22, Mr. Denniston voting for it. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ HATS! HATS !! HATS !!! Fisher & Co. Introducers of Fashions! Announce that they issued the Spring Style for 1861, On Saturday, March 2d. In order that every man may have a new hat, we shall, from this date, manufacture our finest silk hats to order for SIX DOLLARS ! FISHER & CO Montgomery st., corner Commercial, San Francisco. J.V. DILLER'S New Fire-proof Brick Store, REDWOOD CITY This store is always provided with a large and complete assortment of Goods suitable for this market. Consumers are requested to call and examine the stock. SEEDS! SEEDS!! SEEDS!!! Seed Wheat, Seed Barley, Seed Oats, and Garden Seeds, For Sale by W.C.R. Smith Redwood City TIN, COPPER and STOVE STORE On Main Street, Opposite J.V. Diller's Store Redwood City To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

Looking for information on a hotel in Belmont and the owner Mathias (Mathew) Shaffner born in Maryland in 1810 and his wife Ann Maria English born in 1812 in Maryland. They are listed in the 1860 census in Belmont as M Shoffner, AMC Shoffner Children G (Jennie /Jeanette ) born in Missouri 1846 and son M E Shoffner b born in Missouri 1848 Surname Given Name Day Month Year BOOK PAGE thru Record type Notes Shaffner Anna Maria C. 13 Jun 1859 2 12 13 grantee Shaffner Anna Maria C. 27 Sep 1860 2 303 grantor Shaffner Mathias 11 Jun 1859 2 10 11 grantor Shaffner Mathias 14 Dec 1861 3 45 grantee Shaffner Mathias 22 Feb 1858 1 307 grantee Shaffner Mathias 21 Jun 1858 1 370 grantee Shaffner Matthias 27 Sep 1860 2 303 grantor Many thanks, Suzanne Shaffner

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, March 9, 1861, Vol. 2 No. 49 BIRTH In Redwood City, March 7th, the wife of Charles Hanson of a son. MORE DIVORCES - At the February term of the District Court for Calaveras county, three decrees in divorce were granted, to wit: Madeline Kessler vs. Jacob Kessler; Fanny R. Snow vs. Franklin Snow; and W.N. Thompson vs. Fanny A. Thompson. THE COURTS. - The County Court commenced its March term on Monday last. In the case of Templeton vs. McKeen & Crosby, ordered, that appeal be dismissed. Adjourned till March 11. In the Probate Court, Tuesday, 5th inst., final report of the administrator of estate of W.D. Harrington, was filed, and accepted. Public Administrator filed report on the estate of Braxton Richardt. Appraisers were appointed on the estate of Joseph Emerson. Adjourned till 11th inst. The Court of Session convened for the March term on Wednesday. At the opening of the Court, the District Attorney, C.N. Fox, Esq., said that he felt it a duty to allude to a late act of the Legislature, which in his opinion called for the severest censure from the people, and was in effect an impeachment of the entire judiciary of California. That in the change of venue granted by that body in the case of the People vs. Horace Smith, charged with murder, an outrage upon the laws and a violation of the Constitution had been committed, and a precedent established in the highest degree injurious to public safety; affording a protection and refuge to rich and influential murderers; an act to be deprecated wherever justice and good government prevailed; and all who had voted for that act had violated their official oath to support the Constitution. The Grand Jury were empanelled, and after the charge from Judge Fox retired. From the number of witnesses in attendance, we are induced to believe that a large amount of business has been and is to be brought before them. MEETING OF SUPERVISORS The Board met pursuant to adjournment, on Monday March 4th. Present, R.S. Thornton, J.P. Ames, and J.V. Diller. The following bills were presented and allowed: Wm. Godfrey, $30; S.S. Stanbaugh, $33; W. Bush, $12; J.V. Diller, $189.92; A.S. Easton, $149.10; Dr. Angle, $116. Proposal of Wm. Godfrey for county printing, was accepted, without bonds. A petition was received for a road from Belmont to Belmont embarcadero, upon which Messrs. D.S. Cook, J. Donald and J.S. Cosgrove were appointed viewers. The Board then adjourned till first Monday in April. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Declaration as Sole Trader Know all men by these presents, that I, Mary Jane Dolloff, wife of Jerome B. Dolloff, residents of the County of San Mateo, being desirous of availing myself of the provisions of an Act of the Legislature of the State of California entitled "An Act to authorize married women to carry on and transact business in their own names, as sole traders," passed April 12th, 1852 do hereby publish and declare my intention from and after this date, and the recording of this declaration in the office of the County Recorder, as provided in the 2d section of said Act, to transact and carry on business in my own name and on my own account, as a sole trader, under the provisions of said Act, and the nature of the business which I so intend to carry on is the ordinary business of Farming and stock-raising and that I intend to carry on the said business upon the premises where I now reside, in the region of country known as Halfmoon Bay, in the county of San Mateo, and that from and after this date I will be individually responsible, in my own name, for all debts contracted by me on account of my said business, and that the original capital invested and which I intend to invest in said business, is less than five thousand dollars. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 28th day of February A.D. 1861. MARY J. DOLLOFF On this 28th day of February, A.D. 1861, before me, John Johnston, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, personally appeared Mary Jane Dolloff, wife of Jerome B. Dolloff personally known to me to be the individual described in and who executed the annexed instrument as a party thereto, and acknowledged to me that she executed the same freely and voluntarily, and for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And the said Mary Jane Dolloff, wife of the said Jerome B. Dolloff, having been by me, first made acquainted with the contents of said instrument, acknowledged to me on examination apart from and without the hearing of her husband, that she executed the same freely and voluntarily, without fear or compulsion or undue influence of her husband, and that she did not wish to retract the execution of the same. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the day and year in this Certificate first above written. J. JOHNSON Justice of the Peace. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Clark's Seventeen-Mile House (Seventeen Miles from San Francisco) Proprietor, Wm. A. Clarke David McLellan Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Hay, Grain, Feed, Flour, Wood & Coal Wholesale Store, No. 24 Market street, opposite Stewart street, running through to Sacramento street. Retail Store, No. 30 Clay st., San Francisco. Ford's Halfmoon Bay Express A new Concord covered wagon for nine passengers in now in use. S. FORD & CO., Proprietor To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, March 2, 1861, Vol. 2 No. 48 DEAD - On the 12th ult. Word was brought here that a stranger had called at the house of one of our citizens at the north end of the county, in a very weak condition, and soon after died. At the request of the District Attorney, Justice Cooper took the body in charge and gave it decent burial at the public expense. Before burial such investigation was made as rendered it certain that the stranger died from natural cause - consumption. The Justice being so satisfied, no inquest was held. Upon examination of his effects, nothing was found but some clothing, forty-five cents in money, and a certificate of intention to become an American citizen, issued at Sacramento, Oct. 25th, 1858. From this it appears that the name of the deceased was John Reynolds, late of Texas, and that he was a native of some portion of the British realm. DEATH OF G.B. POST - Mr. G.B. Post died Tuesday morning in San Francisco, after a protracted illness. He was the last surviving member of the famous firm of G.B. Post & Co., which stood among the first commercial houses of San Francisco, from the earliest times up to with a few years back. CONVICTED - John Sweeney, arrested sometime since for robbing $24,000 from C.P. Swift near Petaluma, which was buried in the earth, has been convicted and sent to State Prison for eleven years. UNION CEMETERY ASSOCIATION - The regular annual meeting of this Association was held at the courts-house on Monday evening last. The report of the Superintendent shows the number of interments during the year to have been seven. Only three of these deaths, we believe, occurred in Redwood City. The Treasurer's report shows the receipts of the year to have been sixty dollars - twenty of which was for trespass committed upon the grounds. The expenditure amounted to $40.19. The old officers, J.V. Diller, President; C.N. Fox, Secretary and Treasurer; and J.W. Turner, Superintendent, were unanimously re-elected. THE BIG BARGE. - The steamer Anna came to the landing on Wednesday last, towing a new barge, the largest, it is said on this coast. It is 165 feet long, 28 feet beam, 6 feet depth of hold. Her capacity, as given by Captain Trueworthy, is about six hundred tons, and can carry 30,000 posts - a very large load, indeed. She will take, this trip, 20,000 posts for the upper Sacramento river, and will probably soon return for more. DIVINE SERVICE - Rev. J.S. Zelie will preach to-morrow at the San Mateo school-house, at 11 o'clock, and in the court-room at this place at 3 o'clock. As Mr. Z. will remain here permanently, these appointments will be continued regularly every Sabbath hereafter. SAWMILL AND WAGON TRAIN FOR MONO - There is at present in town a train of twelve wagons with four yoke of oxen to each, fitting up for Mono silver mines. The train and mill are the property of a company at the mines, and will proceed to their destination in a short time under the superintendence of Mr. W. Whipple, late of Whipple's mill, in this county. The forty-eight oxen are now being shod for the journey by Messrs. Chew & Hilton. WHAT CHEER HOUSE - This famous hotel has lately received an addition of fifty single rooms, nearly all of which are upon the lower floor. They are furnished throughout in the best style, with Brussels carpets, toilets, etc. This house is one of the best as well as the cheapest, in San Francisco. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, February 23, 1861, Vol. 2 No. 47 THE DEDICATION TO-DAY - We would remind our readers that the dedication of the new Temperance Hall, at Woodside, will take place to-day. The ceremonies will commence at 11 o'clock. Addresses will be delivered by A.D. Jones, Esq., Grand Worthy Patriarch of the Order of the Sons of Temperance in California, and by other Brethren of the Order. COUNTY COURT - Special term, March 15th. In the matter of the petition of Charles Underwood, in insolvency. The Petitioner in this case shows the total value of his assets to be four dollars. By agreement of creditors, Horace Templeton was appointed assignee. NEW COPARTNERSHIP - J.L. McCabe, Esq., long and favorably known in commercial circles in San Francisco, has become associated in business, as a partner, with H.C. Bidwell, Esq., of Spanishtown. This is necessary consequence, we understand, of the increased labor incident to the continually enlarging business - for which Mr. Bidwell is entitled to credit, as it is the result of his well-directed individual labors. MEETING OF SUPERVISORS Adjourned meeting Feb. 18th 1861. Present a full Board. The viewers of road from Crystal Springs to San Bruno House, filed report, with map of survey, and the legal notices were ordered for 4th day of March. In the matter of the petition for a road from Searsville to Hamilton's, it was ordered that the County Surveyor proceed to survey the route and file map thereof, when the said road shall be and is declared a public highway as petitioned for. The report of viewers on change of road at Spanishtown, was laid over till next meeting. The proposed road from Lapham's mill to Maynard's having been objected to, commissioners were appointed to assess the probable damage, and report at the next meeting. A favorable report was received upon the change of road at John Johnson's, 2d Township, the proper notices were ordered to issue for parties to appear at next meeting. The following bills were presented: A.S. Easton, $50; Wm. Godfrey, $14; R. Murphy, $12; T.J. Phillips, $6. Adam T. Castor was granted the right to build a wharf on the Belmont Embarcadero Creek, with an exclusive right thereto for ten years, with certain privileges upon adjoining lands. The Board then adjourned to meet the first Monday in March. DESTRUCTION OF A MILL-DAM - Besides other damage of greater or lesser importance, done by the late storm, was the destruction of the mill-dam of Cameron's grist-mill, near Searsville, which casualty renders the mill useless until the dam is replaced. This is a great misfortune for Mr. Cameron, who has been at much expense, and has devoted several months of time and labor, in getting the mill in running order, having almost entirely rebuilt and renovated it. It is a serious loss, also to the farmers in the vicinity, who regarded the mill as a necessity. The entire loss to Mr. Cameron is about two thousand dollars, besides the deprivation of a business which promised to be profitable. It is uncertain whether the dam will be reconstructed of that the mill will be in operation again, the present year. MURDERERS COMMITTED. - As intimated in last week's paper, the men Quinto and Larosa, charged with the murder of Jose Bifano, at Spanishtown, were brought before Justice Turner for examination on Saturday last. The evidence showed the facts in the case to be substantially the same as those given by us, with the addition that the wife of the murdered man fired with a revolver at the men while they were leaving the store, after committing the murder. The dying declaration of Bifano, the murdered man, clearly establishing the identity of the two prisoners as the men who killed him, was also given in evidence by a friend to whom it was made. The prisoners were committed, to await the action of the Grand Jury. The Proposed Annexation of Pescadero. In addition to the petition, a bill was also presented in the Senate, embracing the necessary details, which was referred to the proper committee. The people of San Mateo county would gladly welcome the addition of this thriving district of country within their boundary, if for no reason than to afford a greatly desired accommodation to their fellow citizens and neighbors. In a material point of view, however, our county would be greatly the gainer. A large amount of valuable taxable property, personal and real estate would be added, and above all, several hundreds in population, of that class of people that compose the bone and sinew of the nation, we mean farmers, would be added to San Mateo county. Sheriff's Sale By virtue of an execution, issued out of the District Court of the Twelfth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the County of San Mateo, in the suit of Robert Scott against Robert Patten, duly attested the twenty-eighth day of January A.D. 1861, and to me duly directed and delivered, by which I am commanded to make the sum of six hundred and fifty-nine dollars and seventy-eight cents, ($659.78) and all accruing costs, I have levied on the following property, heretofore attached in the above-named suit, on the thirtieth day of July, A.D. 1960, to wit: All the right, title and interest of the above -named defendant, Robert Patten, in to the following property, to wit: All that certain piece or parcel of land, lying and being situated in the County of San Mateo, State of California, said land lying formerly in the County of San Francisco, in said State, and described as follows, viz: The southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section fourteen, township three south, range six west. Also, the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of Section fourteen, township three south, range six west. Containing, in all, one hundred and sixty (160) acres of land. Together with all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereonto belonging or in any wise appertaining. Notice is hereby given, that on Friday, the fifteenth day of March, A.D. 1861, at two o'clock P.M. in front of the Court House doors of San Mateo County, at Redwood City, I will sell all the right, title and interest which the above-named defendant, Robert Patten had in and to the above-described pieces or parcels of land on the day of the levy of the attachment in the above-entitled cause (to wit, July 30th, 1860) or has, at any time, since had, at Public Auction, for cash in hand, to satisfy said execution and all costs. SILAS HOVIOUS Sheriff San Mateo County By John Ames, Under Sheriff Dated, Redwood City, February 21, 1860 Caution. All persons are hereby cautioned against purchasing property of any kind from Catharine Underwood, or her husband, Charles Underwood, or from any person acting for them, as I have been appointed Assignee in Insolvency of the said Charles Underwood, and claim that all property held by either him or his wife is his property, and subject alone to my control as such assignee, and this claim I shall enforce as fast as time and the Courts will permit. HORACE TEMPLETON Redwood City, Feb. 20, 1861 Administrator's Notice. Estate of Joseph Emerson, Deceased. - Notice is hereby given by the Undersigned, Administrator of the above-named Estate, to all persons having claims against said deceased, to exhibit the same, with the necessary vouchers, within ten months from the first publication of this notice, to the Undersigned, at his office, No. 6, Well's Building, southwest corner of Montgomery and Clay streets, City and County of San Francisco. R.F. PERKINS Administrator of said Estate San Francisco, Feb. 18, 1861 NOTICE J.L. McCabe is my partner, from and after this date. H.C. Bidwell Spanishtown, Feb. 6, 1861 To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, February 16, 1861, Vol. 2 No. 46 JURORS DRAWN - The following are lists of the names of the grand and trial jurors drawn for the Court of Sessions, which convenes on Wednesday, March 6th. GRAND JURORS - J.O. Shaw, J.W. Rodgers, Burns John, J. Ralston, J.D. Roberts, G.L. Sampson, J.J. Roberts, Robert Patten, O. McGarvey, J.E. King, Saml. Hall, A.C. Harmon, R.H. Hatch, T.W. Buckley, W.S. Downing, J.L. Snow. TRIAL JURORS - James Burns, F. Gilbert, James Doland, W.W. Hull, J.J. Jacobus, Robt. Campbell, A. Cahill, M. Dubbs, Geo. Kendall, A. Little, John Gardner, B. Dryer, J. Franklin, W.C. Crook, Wm. H. Lyon, Wm. Godfrey, J.B. Connor, _____ Folger, A. Nelson, G.R. Mitchell, P. Brooks, M. Doyle, F. Knight, Michael Burns. MURDER. - ARREST OF THE MURDERERS. - A murder, cool and premeditated, the evidence before the coroner's inquest goes to show, was committed at Spanishtown on Sunday evening last, by two Manillamen, Norberto Larosa and Victoriano Quinto. The victim was Jose Bifano, an Italian, who kept a grocery at the above named place. The testimony elicited at the inquest held upon the body of the murdered man, was, that during the day of the murder the two men called at the store several times and inquired after Bifano, who was absent, and on being told he was not in, said they would call again. The came to the store between seven and eight o'clock, Bifano having returned. After conserving with him a short time, they purchased a piece of cheese, and in a few minutes turned to go, leaving the purchase upon the counter. Bifano, took up the cheese and called to them, reminding them of their seeming neglect, at the same time approaching them from behind the counter with the cheese in his hand. When close to them, Larosa suddenly drew a knife and made a pass at him, Bifano catching the blade in his hand, cutting it to the bone, but he succeeded in wrenching the knife from the other's grasp. In the meantime, Quinto drew his knife and stabbed Bifano in the side. They then made their escape. The wounded man lived about half an hour. As soon as the stabbing was known, several parties in pursuit of the murderers. Mr. J.W. Thompson, and Mr. Boynton were among the pursuers, who after continuing the search until Tuesday evening, ascertained that the murderers were then with some of their countrymen, who were burning charcoal in the mountains. Being joined by several gentlemen from Searsville, they proceeded to the place, on Wednesday morning, and found them. Larosa was arrested without difficulty. Quinto was discovered to be in a tent, evidently intending by his movements, being armed with a revolver, to resist. On refusing to come out, some of the party fired through the side of the tent, riddling it with revolver balls, and it is next to a miracle that the murderer was not killed on the spot. As it was, he only received three flesh wounds. It is plain it was not his fate to be killed by gun-shot wounds. "A man born to be hung, will never be drowned," they say. Finding his quarters too warm, he at length came out, threw down his revolver, and surrendered. The two were then brought to Redwood City, and the examination set for today. These men were lately convicted of assault with deadly weapons, and were under bonds for the offence at the time of committing this murder. It is a matter for congratulation with our citizens that these men have been arrested, and it is to be hoped that such a wholesome example may be made of them as will prevent similar acts in future. AN ADDITION TO SAN MATEO COUNTY. - We are informed that a petition, signed by a large number of the residents on the Pescadero, Santa Cruz county, has been forwarded to the Legislature, praying that body to change the boundary line between this and Santa Cruz county, so as to bring Pescadero Township within the limits of San Mateo. The people of that district have long labored under a very serious disadvantage in being so far removed from their county seat, and it is probably on this account, in a great measure, that this movement has been commenced. Quarterly Meeting M.E. Church South. - This meeting will commence on Saturday 23d inst., and continue Sunday 24th, in the schoolhouse, Redwood City. Services will be holden by Rev. M. Evans, Presiding Elder of the San Francisco District, and by Rev. F.M. Staton, of this circuit. The public are respectfully requested to be present. Divine Service - There will be Divine service tomorrow. By the Rev. J.S. Zelle, at the Court room at three o'clock P.M. By Pastor F.M. Staton at the School-house at seven o'clock P.M. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, February 9, 1861, Vol. 2 No. 45 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Regular meeting, Feb. 4th, 1861. Present a full Board. R.S. Thornton was on motion confirmed as permanent Chairman. The report of the viewers of the San Andreas Valley road having been objected to because of the indefiniteness of the location recommended, Messrs. Berry Jones, Jacob Tyson, and L. Whittingham were appointed to review and locate said road. The County Surveyor was directed to survey and file map of the same with the report of the viewers. A petition was received to change the public road at Spanishtown. Messrs. H.C. Bidwell, Thos. Johnson and Estanislaus Zaballa were appointed viewers. Also for a change in the road near John Johnson's residence, 2d Township. Upon which Messrs. S. Hovious, John Johnson, and Willard Buzzell were appointed to view and report. The viewers of the projected road from Searsville via Weeks' ranch to Santa Cruz reported, and the proper notices ordered to parties interested to appear at next meeting of the Board. In the matter of the road from Lapham's mill to the foot of the mountain near Maynard's ranch, the viewers having reported favorably, the necessary notice was ordered, to be answered on or before the 18th inst. The District Attorney was authorized to settle, upon certain conditions, the suit brought by D. Mahony to enjoin sale of property for taxes. The following bills were presented and allowed: San Francisco County Hospital, $105; John Greer, $30; J.P. Ames, $20; D.A. Foulkes, $77.62; T. Finger, $26; Berry Jones, $25; R.S. Thornton, $50.87; J.V. Diller, $37.50; B.G. Lathrop, $150; W.B. Cook & Co., $124; W.C.R. Smith, $70. Ordered that the Supervisors of each District attend to and provide for the indigent sick of his District. $1.50 for each visit, and fifty cents mileage when visiting the patient, physician's fees, were adopted as the rates of payment to be allowed. Abel Thornton was appointed Assessor, to fill the vacancy by the death of J.D. Rose. The bid of H.S. Loveland for the mountain-road; that of A>W. Rice for the Sand Hills road; and that of P. Plympton for Redwood City road, were accepted, and referred to the committees which are or may be appointed to manage the work in each case. The Board then adjourned to meet Monday 18th inst. Removal of the County Seat. - This subject is attracting some attention, and is by some agitated with considerable earnestness. As the removal is a matter of great moment, the subject should be approached with circumspection. Our columns are open for a rational discussion of this matter. Drawing Jurors. - The drawing of sixteen grand and twenty-four trial jurors, will take place Monday next, 11th inst., for the term of the Court of Sessions, which convenes Wednesday, 6th March. THE FAILURES IN SAN FRANCISCO - The great topic of excitement in San Francisco on the 5th was the failure of Taaffee, McCahill & Co., one of the oldest dry goods establishments in the city. Their entire liabilities are about $1,300,000. The next largest failure was that of Solomon H. Bohm & Co., dry good merchants on Sacramento street between Sansome and Battery. The suits commenced against them amount to $58,000. The third failure - is that of Thomas Brady, of the New York Dry Goods Store, on Montgomery street near Bush. The suits commenced against him amount to $14,664.22. PARDONED - Governor Downey has pardoned G.F. Wyman, who was convicted of manslaughter in April, 1860, and sentenced to one year in the State Prison; grave doubts having arisen of his guilt, and petitions having been sent in numerously signed asking for his pardon. The Governor alleges, also, that Wyman has a family dependent on him for support, which is another cause moving to clemency. - S.F. Herald. DECLARATION AS SOLE TRADER Know all men by these presents, that I, Cordelia E. Weeks, wife of Robinson J. Weeks, residents of the County of San Mateo, being desirous of availing myself of the provisions of an Act of the Legislature of the State of California entitled "An Act to authorize married women to carry on and transact business in their own names, as sole traders," passed April 12th, 1852, do hereby publish and declare my intention from and after this date, to transact and carry on business in my own name and on my own account, as a sole trader, said business so to be carried on by me, is intended to be that of Farming, Ranching, raising stock, Dairy business, teaming, dealing in lumber, as well as all other business incidental to or necessary in the said business heretofore enumerated. Said business to be carried on in the county of San Mateo, and that from and after this date I will be individually responsible, in my own name, for all bets by me contracted on account of my said business, and that the capital invested in said business is less than five thousand dollars. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 1st day of February, A.D. 1961. CORDELIA D. WEEKS On this 1st day of February A.D. 1861, before me, Heman A. Scofield, a Notary Public in and for said county, personally appeared Cordelia E. Weeks, wife of Robinson J. Weeks personally known to me to be the individual described in and who executed the annexed instrument as a party thereto and acknowledged to me that she executed the same freely and voluntarily, and for the uses and purposes therein mentioned. And the said Cordelia E. Weeks, wife of the said Robinson J. Weeks, having been by me, first made acquainted with the contents of said instrument, acknowledged to me on examination apart form and without the hearing of her husband, that she executed the same freely and voluntarily, without fear or compulsion or undue influence of her husband, and that she did not wish to retract the execution of the same. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the day and year in this Certificate first above written. HEMAN A. SCOFILED Notary Public FROM PURISSIMA AND HALFMOON BAY - We learn that this interesting portion of our county continues in its usual flourishing condition, and evidences of health progress are strikingly evident. Indeed, we are constrained to say that in many particulars it promises to outstrip the older and hitherto more prominent or noticeable districts within our boundaries, to judge by the organizations of societies, etc., and the generally active spirit of the people in that section. We give them due credit for this trait, which leads to the happiest results, socially and otherwise, and commend it to our fellow citizens, who may with profit follow their example. Among other particulars we are told that a lyceum is now formed and regularly attended by members, at the Purissima schoolhouse. This is a rational and mentally profitable employment, and will be continued, we are certain, to the improvement, morally, physically and mentally, of all who engage in its proceedings. We are told the discussions are of more than ordinary merit. Lane's (late Connelly's) mill has recently been much improved by a new water wheel, and general renovation, which is of importance, as the lumber for the whole of that section is furnished by this mill. The capacity is increased by the change, we are told, about twenty per cent. A voluntary company is about being formed to be known as the Halfmoon Bay Invincibles. About twenty names are already enrolled. The company will consist of fifty members. They are to be uniformed as regular U.S. infantry in every respect, their drill to be that of light infantry, and to use California State Minnie rifles. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MILLER, BURROUGHS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2668 Message Board Post: I'm looking for an obituary and a cemetery listing for Lydia Jane (Burroughs) Miller who died in San Mateo on 24 Nov 1990. She was born in Iowa on 03 Oct 1903. I'm willing to pay someone for their time and effort if needed. Thanks for your assistance! ~Errin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg//UW.2ADI/2225.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Shelly, if you have the name of Emanuel's first wife, or any other names, I will search Godfrey newspapers and see if I can come up with more information. Hope some other volunteer with come up with Emanuel's obit. Good luck with your research.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kaufman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2225.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Minnie, Thank you for the article on William and Emanual Kaufman. Unfortunately it doesn't appear to be who I am searching for. I am looking for an Emanual Kaufman but I don't show him as having a son named William. The family was from the San Francisco area though. Emanual's first wife died very young and he may have remarried and had other children. I will keep this for future reference. Thanks again for the help. Shelley

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg//UW.2ADI/2225.1 Message Board Post: Did not find obit, but maybe this will help. Oakland Tribune Saturday, June 16, 1928 Oakland, California U.C. Student Missing Five Days, Seen By Hunters Fled Into Timbers of Mt. Lassen at Approach, Declare Searchers RED BLUFF, June 16,----William J. KAUFMAN,22, of San Francisco, missing since last Monday in Mount Lassen National Volcanic Park, was seen late yesterday afternoon by a party of searchers from Young Brothers Construction Camp, according to word received here today from Mineral, at the entrance to the park. Clarence Young and Ed Crowe, with two women companions, reported seeing KAUFMAN in upper Hot Springs valley, about 12 miles northeast of Mineral on the southwest approach road to Lassen Park. While the women watched the road, Young and Crowe started down the slope toward KAUFMAN, about two miles distant. When the youth saw the men approaching he turned and fled into the timber at the foot of Mount Lassen close by, they said. TIMBER SEARCHED FOR MISSING YOUTH Following this report, searchers began combing the timber in efforts to locate the missing man. KAUFMAN, son of Emanuel KAUFMAN of San Francisco, was said to be suffering from a nervous breakdown resulting from over-study while attending University of California. Escaping Sunday from a rest home at Berkeley, he made his way to Mineral and applied Monday for work at the headquarters of the park service. Shortly afterward park employees discovered the young man had left camp and started up the entrance road to the park. Searching parties have since been endeavoring to find him. Emanuel KAUFAMN. The youth’s father, who has offered a reward for finding the missing man, and Ralph KAUFMAN, a brother, are aiding the searchers. TRACKS LEADINMG TO MUD POTS FOUND. Olin Hampton, veteran guide, today led a searching party into the Bum Pass Hell region of Lassen Volcano Park. The posse was organized after the discovery by Hampton of a fresh trail leading into the heart of the volcanic park. The posse started its search for the missing youth at a “mud pot.” Where tracks indicated that he had narrowly escaped falling into the boiling pool. Residents of Mineral and Westwood, towns nearest the scene of young KAUFMANN’S disappearance, express grave doubt that the boy will be found alive. They point out that he went into the volcano district with no food or camping equipment, and the country is one that is considered hazardous in the extreme to persons unfamiliar with its topography. Transcribed by Minnie Lewis

Hi List, I'm looking for an obit for John Egan. If anyone can help, I'd appreciate it. John Joseph EGAN b. November 5, 1882 CA died April 28, 1940 (SanMateoCo) ALSO, here are the rest of the family members.... if any of you are related (figure there must be some still in SF area), I'd love to know. Other names of EGAN siblings and their spouses: 1 Mary EGAN Born: Abt. 1875 CT?; Died: Bef. 1910 Married:Bef 1900; Spouse: Unknown WHITNEY 2 Marguerite EGAN Born: Sep 27, 1876 CA; Died: Nov 19, 1951 SF, CA Married:1897 SF, CA; Spouse: Otto C MAYSENHALDER 3 Ellen (Nellie) G. EGAN Born: Aug 20, 1878 CA; Died: Feb 4, 1953 SF, CA Married:?; Spouse: Unknown TAYLOR 4 Anne (Annie) Theresa EGAN Born: Aug 22, 1880 CA; Died: Dec 13, 1952 Married:Aft 1900; Spouse: Samuel FERGUSON 5 John Joseph EGAN Born: Nov 5, 1882 CA; Died: Apr 28, 1940 San Mateo Co,CA Married:? 6 Josephine (Josie) EGAN Born: Feb 27, 1885 CA; Died: Oct 13, 1947 SF, CA Married1:?; Spouse: Frank CRESALIA Married2:?; Spouse: Hugh Lee BEACHAM 7 Alice EGAN Born: Abt. Sep 1887 CA; Died: Jul 28, 1905 CA Married:? 8 Grace EGAN Born:Jun 12, 1890 CA; Died:Jun 27, 1972 SF, CA Married:Bet 1922-1930; Spouse: Peter DIGRAZIA 9 Lucy EGAN Born: Abt. Sep 1892 CA; Died: ? Married:Bet 1919-1921; Spouse: J. BRENNAN 10 Thomas EGAN Born: Unknown CA; Died: Bef. 1919 Married:? Thank you, MeLani Solie Maysenhalder

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/UW.2ADI/2238.1.1 Message Board Post: henrietta was my husband's grandmother. Vivian was his aunt. Just can't figure out where his dad was married. Might have been in San Franciso if not Burlingame. Thanks for trying

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, February 2, 1861, Vol. 2 No. 44 SOLE TRADER LAW. - C.N. Fox, Esq., has just completed the "draft" of a complete new Sole Trader Act, which will be forwarded to Senator Phelps for presentation to the Legislature. We understand the main features of it have been discussed with the Senator, and that it will meet his approval. This bill is designed to stop the numerous frauds which are daily being committed under the present law, and at the same time to secure the rights of a sole trader to married women in every deserving case - even given them increased protection over the present system, while it effectually guards against the smuggling away of property by fraudulent or insolvent husbands. If the bill becomes a law, which we hope it may, we shall publish it, or give a full synopsis. HIGHWAY ROBBERY, PERHAPS MURDER. - We are informed that on Sunday evening last, two laboring men were going from Woodside to Spanishtown, and while in the canyon about one mile from the latter place, they were overtaken by two mounted men, apparently Mexicans, who robbed them of money and a valise. One of the men attempted to escape, and was pursued and fired at three times by one of the robbers, and is believed to have been killed. The other made his escape, and afterwards visited the spot, but could see nothing of, and has not yet found, his missing companion. If the matter was properly sifted, we believe the robbers could be detected and punished. NEW SAW MILLS. - Messrs. French & Carter are building a saw mill on the San Gregoria creek, about one mile Burns John's. It is to run and sash and shingle saw. Mr. French has purchased some claims in the neighborhood, on which are said to be plenty of fine timber suitable for lumber and shingles. The mill will be in operation within a short time. It is to be propelled by water. Mr. Huntington is erecting a shingle mill upon one of the upper tributaries of the San Gregoria - to be run by steam. Good Roads Again. - The fine weather of the past two weeks has nearly dried up the muddy roads, and traveling is comparatively good. The Overland Mail Company are again bringing their coaches into use, and the time made from this place to San Francisco is within half an hour of that made in summer. We understand that Mr. E. Earnest designs in a short time using coaches on his Accommodation Line. Office of Assessor - This office having become vacant by the death of J.D. Rose, it becomes necessary for the vacancy to be filled previous to the first Monday in March. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg//UW.2ADI/2238.1 Message Board Post: I searched for the marriage of Hole and Center, but did not find one. Thought maybe this may help. San Mateo Times Page 19 Monday, Oct., 15, 1951 San Mateo, California HENRIETTA E. HOLE Mrs. Henrietta E. Hole, formerly a resident at 1445 Bellevue avenue, Burlingame, died yesterday in Long Beach, where she has been staying for the past few years. A member of the First Methodist church of Burlingame, she was the widow of Benjamin Hole. Surviving are seven children, Margaret Gill of Menlo Park, Phillip Hole of Beverly Hills, Katharyn Hole of Piedmont, Grace Davey of Long Beach, Elizabeth Hass of Scotsdale, Ariz., Benjamin Hole Jr. of Spokane, Wash., and Virginia Brickert of Mill Valley. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Crosby N. Gray mortuary in Burlingame. Interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Colma, will follow. Transcribed by Minnie Lewis The Times Page 2 Friday, Feb., 1, 1957 San Mateo, California MRS. BRICKERT RITES TODAY Funeral services were held in San Francisco today for Mrs. Vivian V. Brickert, 44, of Belvedere will known in San Mateo and who for 17 years was advertising manager of Ransohoff’s apparel shop, San Francisco. She died Wednesday in Mt. Zion hospital after a year’s illness. Mrs. Brickert was a graduate of the old San Mateo Junior college, and later attended University of Denver. The former Vivian Hole, she had a host of friends here who knew her during her school and college days affectionally as “Chickie.” She was the sister of Mrs. Raymond J. Gill, Menlo Park, a teacher at San Mateo’s Baywood school; Mrs. Reginald Davey, Santa Cruz; Mrs. Elizabeth Haas, secretary of San Mateo Chamber of Commerce and now of Scottsdale, Ariz.; Katharyn Hole of Tiburon; Philip DcCeu Hole, Sherman Oaks, Calif., and Benjamin Hole, Spokane She leaves her husband, Lawrence G. Brickert, Belvedere, and two stepchildren, Mrs. Robert Peterson and Patricia Brickert of Palo Alto. Mrs. Brickert was a native of London, Ontario. Before her affiliation with Ransohoff’s she was associated with O’Connor- Moffait department store.

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, January 26, 1861, Vol. 2 No. 43 NOTICE. - All persons indebted to J.Q.A. Thurber, late of the American Hotel, are requested to make immediate payment to Thomas H. Noble. VARIETY STORE - Mr. Stone's new store is quite a novelty in Redwood City. It is a perfect curiosity shop, and contains thousands of small wares and good things which everybody needs. To look over his stock of goods alone is worth a visit. BELMONT HOTEL. - This establishment is undergoing a marked change under its present proprietor, Mr. Maxwell, who is sparing no expense to render it a commodious hotel. An addition has lately been made to the building, and other improvements of consequence are contemplated. COMPLIMENTARY - We see that our Member of Assembly, Hon. J.G. Denniston, has been appointed chairman of the Committee on Elections. FISHING TACKLE - Anglers should be certain to procure good tackle before going upon their piscatory excursions, otherwise annoyance, endless trouble and consequent disappointment in the day's sport must be the consequence. R. Hall & Co., on Clay street, San Francisco, below Montgomery, can supply the best articles of flies, hooks, lines and rods now made. Information Wanted. - The friends of Geo. Correll, a resident of California since 1855, are anxious to hear from him. Address A. Bentz, San Andreas, Calaveras county, California. Mountain Dell Division, No. 74, S. of T. - Officers - Robert Peterson, W.P.; Solomon Snyder, W.A.; John Greer, R.S.; D.W. Sampson, A.R.S.; W.O. Vane, F.S.; L. Williams, T.; Augustus Hamblin, C.; Geo. Abe, A.C.; James Cunningham, I.S.; John Jamison, O.S.; A. Teague, D.G.W.P.; Wm. Lasswell, Chaplain Professional Cards Dr. Vailes, Physician, Surgeon and Accoucheur Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons And Licentiate of Apothecary's Hall, London, England; and late Surgeon in the British and American armies; tenders his services to the citizens of Redwood City and the surrounding country. Offices at the residence of Mr. Thomas Woodhead. A.E. Easton, Surveyor and Civil Engineer County Surveyor of San Mateo County McCabe & Fox Counsellors at Law Offices - 101 Merchant street, San Francisco And in the Court-house, Redwood City James McCabe, San Francisco Chas. N. Fox, Redwood City H.A. Scofield Attorney and Counsellor at Law, And Notary Public Redwood City, San Mateo County ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ REDWOOD CITY Variety Store Bridge street, near Main S.L. Stone respectfully informs the public that he has opened a Store in Redwood City, where he intends hereafter to keep on hand for their accommodation, an extensive stock of excellent goods of a kind not heretofore kept exclusively for sale in any other store in this locality. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ C. MAIN E.H. WINCHESTER Main & Winchester Manufacturers and Importers of Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Collars, Saddlery Ware, Whips, etc., No. 68 Battery street, corner, Richmond, San Francisco ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ HALFMOON BAY FLOUR MILLS At Spanishtown San Mateo County M.A. Halsted & Brother respectfully inform the farmers and inhabitants generally of the Coast, that they have completed their new grist mill at Spanishtown, and will from this date be prepared to furnish them will Milling of every description. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Groceries, Liquors, Hardware, Dry Goods Wholesale and Retail at San Francisco Prices ! The Undersigned have the Pleasure to announce to the citizens of San Mateo County, that they are now occupying the NEW BRICK STORE, lately erected at Belmont, where may be a choice variety. Clark & Waltermire ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/>

Thanks to all for the infomation on Peter Paul Balestracci of Half Moon Bay. I found his family on the immigration manifest for the port of Boston and he is not the one. This Peter was the son of Leopold, who was living in Denver and Clememtina MORI BALESTRASCCI and had two sisters named Maria and a grandfather named Giuseppe. My Peter came through New York and I have a copy of the manifest. Thanks, Jeanine ----- Original Message ---- From: Barb C <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2006 8:15:28 PM Subject: RE: [CASANFRA] Ballestracci Family Hi, Jeanine... I have learned with Vitalsearch that sometimes spelling is not correct... the birthdate is a little off here, but maybe this might be your Pietro: BALESTRACCI PETER P 1891 12 22 MORI MALE IT SAN FRANCISCO 1961 10 11 Take good care... Barb _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch with old friends and meet new ones with Windows Live Spaces http://clk.atdmt.com/MSN/go/msnnkwsp0070000001msn/direct/01/?href=http://spaces.live.com/spacesapi.aspx?wx_action=create&wx_url=/friends.aspx&mkt=en-us