San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, November 17, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 33 NOTICE Know all men that Dennis Martin is not, never has been and will not be authorized to transact any business for me, directly or indirectly as an agent. JAMES MORRISON ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ HALFMOON BAY FLOUR MILLS At Spanishtown San Mateo County M.A. Halsted & Brother Respectfully inform the farmers and inhabitants of the Coast that they have completed their new Grist Mill at Spanishtown and will from this date be prepared to furnish them with milling of every description. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ OUR COUNTY San Andreas Valley is one of those picturesque districts which we have heretofore observed are so numerous in San Mateo County. It is about twelve miles in length, running parallel with the Sierra Morena, by which on the west and the foothills on the east, it is bounded. Its northern commencements is near the northern boundary of the county, and extends to a point about three miles south of the Crystal springs, where it becomes merged in the Canada de Raimundo. Entering the valley from the north, the beholder is entranced with the romantic beauty of the scenery by which he is surrounded. We hear and read of the far famed Alpine hills and their beauty, which perhaps, excel these in majestic grandeur, and in extent; the mountains are of course a giddier height, and the precipices steep and rugged, inspiring altogether a greater awe in the beholder, but we doubt whether more romantic and really beautiful scenery is found among that famous range of mountains than that which may be viewed in the Valley of San Andreas. Throughout its whole extent there are gently rounding hillocks and flats, covered with evergreen oaks and fragrant artimesia, which here give the whole earth's surface that peculiarly verdant appearance, even in the driest season, that so forcibly reminds one of an ever present springtime. The springs of water which, forced by nature to the surface, start here and there from the hills, and whose waters meander down their smooth sides into the valley, forming in it little lakes, increasing the already prolific qualities of the soil, cause the growth of numerous beautiful shrubs and water plants, where small game, in great abundance, seek refuge. Far up in the Sierra to the west of the valley are now found deer, occasionally a bear or two, and immense numbers of quail and other feathered game. Passing down this beautiful valley, among the echoing hills which, though so near the great metropolis of the west, are seldom pressed by the foot of man, we gradually near the valley of the San Mateo, whose clear waters have their source high up in the Sierra Morena. Upon the banks of the stream, at the base of the mountains, and nestling in one of the most charming of the many beautiful parts of the valley, is the widely known Crystal Spring House. This establishment was built, we believe about 1851, and has since that time, notwithstanding serious impediments to its success, in the shape of bad management, been visited by immense numbers of people from San Francisco, who were drawn thither by the attractions of the charming scenery, healthful climate and pure waters. We are credibly informed that the property is now about to be leased for a term of five years to a gentleman whose capacity as a host and caterer to the public taste is of the first order, and it may be therefore confidently expected that if the lease is consummated the change so long desired by visitors and the people at large will soon be made, and the serious objections which have stood so long in the way of an extended patronage to this beautiful place of resort, be removed. The grounds are laid out with much taste, and the gardens, in which are every variety of choice flowers, trees and plants, with arbors and fountains, forming elegant ornaments, are an exceedingly pleasant resort for visitors. The whole neighborhood is covered with those large evergreen umbrageous oaks, madronas, and fragrant buckeyes, which nearly hide the ground from view so luxuriant are they, which lend a peculiar charm to the locality. Attached to the grounds is an attractive park, composed of the thickest undergrowth, through which promenade avenues have been made, winding in every direction, with seats placed at proper intervals for the convenience of the promenaders. Plentifully interspersed through the park are the fine oaks, and other large trees, giving it a most beautiful shady appearance. From the summits of the neighboring hills the grandest views of the country, for many miles in all directions are obtained. Crystal Spring is a place where those who seek relaxation from business in quiet and in the enjoyment of nature's choicest scenes and rural beauties will in days to come flock by thousands, while Napa and similar over estimated results will be desolate. Following the valley towards the south we find it gradually widening until the broad and fertile Canada de Raimundo presents itself. Here are many beautiful farms, not so large as those on the eastern slope of the foothills, but equally fertile, and under the care of the thrifty farmers, equally productive. From the point about where the two valleys unite, the road to Halfmoon Bay crosses the mountains. Here the mountains are very precipitous, rendering the passage one of extreme hardship It is unnecessarily steep, we think, and may be remedied by a grade through the canyon in the rear of Condon's house, which connects with a ravine running into the valley of the Pilarcitos. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WANDTKE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/5519/UW.2ADI/2199.1 Message Board Post: I've posted the names of Helen's parents on my genealogy blog at: http://genealogygenie.blogspot.com/ Please let me know if there's anything that I can do to help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schelbert, Gerig Classification: Census Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2184.2 Message Board Post: 1910 US Census, CA, San Mateo Co., Twp1, ED48, Sheet 3A 126 [Hanover?] Street SCHELBERT, John, head, 51, married once/29 years, born SWIT, parents born SWITZ, immigrated 1882/naturalized, Wheelwright/Blacksmith Shop, Employer -Agatha, wife, 52, married once/29 years, bore [4?] children/4 living, born SWIT, parents born SWITZ, immigrated 1882 GERIG, Marie, daughter, 26, married once, 0 children, born MO -Henry, son-in-law, 28, born CA, parents born SWITZ, Motorman/Streetcar, wage-earner -Katie, daughter, 9, born CA, parents born SWITZ -Frank, son, 7, born CA, parents born SWITZ ==== 1920 US Census, CA, San Mateo Co., Colma, ED56, Sheet 6A Bismark Street SCHELBERT, John, head, own mortgaged, 62, married, immigrated 1882/naturalized 1889, parents born SWITZ, Wheelwright/Express Co., wage-earner Agatha, wife, 62, married, immigrated 1882/naturalized 1889, born SWITZ/German, parents born SWITZ Katie, daughter, 18, born CA Frank, son, 17, born CA, Apprentice/Box Factory, wage-earner

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Schelbert, Studiger Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2184.1 Message Board Post: Name: SCHELBERT, JOHN Social Security #: 0 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 25 Jun 1859 Birthplace: OTHER COUNTRY Death Date: 5 Jul 1945 Death Place: SAN FRANCISCO Mother's Maiden Name: Father's Surname: SCHELBERT Name: SCHELBERT, AGATHA Social Security #: 0 Sex: FEMALE Birth Date: 1 Jan 1866 Birthplace: OTHER COUNTRY Death Date: 21 Jun 1950 Death Place: SAN FRANCISCO Mother's Maiden Name: Father's Surname: STUDIGER

Hello Everyone! Here's an update on what's new for May at sfgenealogy.com: www.sfgenealogy.com The primary purpose and highest priority of sfgenealogy.com is to provide FREE internet access to genealogical and historical information for the City and County of San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County. New volunteers and material are always welcome! Visit our "Help Wanted" page to see how you might help! www.sfgenealogy.com/sf/sfwantad.htm We sincerely thank everyone who has submitted material to share and those who offer lookups for other researchers. SAN FRANCISCO CITY & COUNTY New Links: Researchity-New source for records from Historic San Francisco Funeral Homes 1881-81 McKenny's Pacific Coast Business Directory (images of SF pages)-by Nancy Pratt Melton Google Book Search Lookup Offers: 1917 San Francisco City Directory-by Nancy Pratt Melton 1931 San Francisco City Directory History: 1912 San Francisco Cross-City Race Database: 1862 Fire Department Personnel-by Tim Wolfskill School Records: 1917 Parkside School 5th & 6th Grades-by Nancy Hart Servin 1924 College of Physicians & Surgeons Graduates-donated by Gloria Wiegner-Lane 1928 College of Physicians & Surgeons Graduates-donated by Gloria Wiegner-Lane 1928 College of Physicians & Surgeons Faculty-donated by Gloria Wiegner-Lane 1932 Mission High School Faculty & Graduates-by Tim Wolfskill 1947 (Fall) & 1948 (Spring) SF State College Faculty & Graduates-by Tim Wolfskill Star of the Sea Grammar School Parents' Groups-donated by Gloria Wiegner-Lane June Spotlights: Ron's Pick: School Yearbooks & Class Lists Pam's Pick: 1856-1873 Calendar of Events Ruth Skewis' Pick: Church Records Guide Jim Smith's Pick: Research Tips Plus over 260 more vital records notices from historic newspapers by Sandra Bordelon, Chris Havnar, John Ireland, Betty Loose, Billie Reynolds, Dee Sardoch and others. SAN MATEO COUNTY Lookup Offers: Pacific Coast Directories (various years)-by Nancy Pratt Melton 1941-42 Polk's Redwood City Directory-by Nancy Pratt Melton 1963 Polk's Burlingame City Directory-by Nancy Pratt Melton Databases: 1963 Brisbane School District Faculty & 8th Grade Graduates-by Nancy Pratt-Melton 1966 San Mateo High School Freshman & Sophomore Classes New Link: 1960 Map of Brisbane-courtesy Golden Nugget Library SANTA CLARA COUNTY Databases: 1860 Federal Census Transcription-San Jose Township 1949 University of Santa Clara Junior Class Enjoy! Pam and Ron Pamela Storm Wolfskill and Ron Filion San Francisco Genealogy www.sfgenealogy.com San Mateo County Genealogy www.sfgenealogy.com/sanmateo/ Santa Clara County Genealogy www.sfgenealogy.com/santaclara

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/UW.2ADI/2174.1 Message Board Post: Hi, The San Mateo County Genealogy Society 25 Tower Rd, San mateo CA has a copy of the obit for August H Seaburg died 4/28/1972. Their phone # is 650 572 2929. Web site www.smcgs.org

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Marincik, Svabek, Brendel, Huniu, Popoff Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2201 Message Board Post: From the San Francisco Examiner, Monday, January 10, 1972, page 42: “MARINCIK, Veronica – In Redwood City, January 8, 1972, Veronica Marincik, dearly beloved wife of the late Joseph Marincik; devoted mother of Joseph A. and Vernon J. Marincik and the late Stanley R. Marincik; loving sister of Joseph, Frank and William Svabek; loving grandmother of Laurie, Steven, Stanley and Mark Marincik; dear mother-in-law of Matilda and Vera Marincik; a native of San Francisco. Friends are invited to attend the funeral, Tuesday, 10 a.m. at the Chapel of H.F. Suhr Co., 2919 Mission St., near 25thy thence to the Church of the Nativity, Fell and Franklin Sts. Where a Mass of Resurrection will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Recitation of the Rosary, Monday at 8 p.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery”. =============================== From my file: CADI: MARINCIK VERONICA 1890 10 31 FEMALE CA SAN MATEO 1972 01 08 568700469 81 =============================== Spouse: Joseph J. Marincik (1891-1959) Known children: Stanley, Joseph and Vernon 1. Stanley (1919-1964) md. Jane Brendel before 1947 = Laurie and Stanley, Jr. 2. Joseph (1921-1980) md. Matilda Huniu (1921-2005) = Steven (1949-2004) 3. Vernon (1923-1983) md. Vera Demitri Popoff on 03 May 1953 in San Francisco, CA = Mark =============================== Parents: Unknown Known children: Joseph, Frank and William Thank you. Nancy Poppin Posey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lisin, Semenoff Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2200 Message Board Post: From the San Francisco Examiner, Monday, 12/14/1964, page 43: “LISIN – in Redwood City, December 13; Vladimir I. Lisin. A native of Russia. Aged 55 years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16, at 10:30 a.m. at the Russian Orthodox Church of All Saints, 744 El Camino Real, Burlingame. Memorial services also will be held Monday, December 14 at 8 p.m. at the Colonial Mortuary of Crosby-N.Gray & Co., 2 Park Rd., Burlingame and again Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the church. Interment Serbian Cemetery.” ================================ CADI: LISIN VLADIMIR I 1909 06 08 SEMENOFF MALE US SAN MATEO 1964 12 13 573240315 55 Spouse: Galina V. Unknown Known children: Alexander ================================= Parents: Unknown Known children: Unknown Immigration (transcribed from Ancestry.com in the immigration records-San Francisco Passenger List) Vladimir I Lisin 21 Oct 1936 abt 1909 Male Yokohama, Japan Machuria Chichibu Maru Galina V Lisin 21 Oct 1936 abt 1912 Female Yokohama, Japan Machuria Chichibu Maru (spouse) Alevander v Lisin 21 Oct 1936 abt 1933 Male Yokohama, Japan Machuria Chichibu Maru (son) Lisin, Vladimir I., age 27 years, married, occupation: clerk, able to read and write Russian, from Russia, born in Selo Debessi, Viatka, Russia Lisin, Galina V., age 24, married, no occupation; able to read and write Russian, from Russia, born in Blagoeschenk, Russia Lisin, Alevander V., age 3, born in Harbin, Manchuria Relative in America: Sister in law Dr. Ludivna Dedenko, 1736 Divisadero St., San Francisco, CA ================================= Vladimir’s mother was a ‘SEMENOFF’; my grandmother is a Seminoff/Semenoff; I would be interested to find out the Semenoff side of the family. Thank you. Nancy Poppin Posey

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/2186.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you! Any idea where I might find very early land records....like from the 1850s?

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/2186.2 Message Board Post: p.s. That's Santa Clara County.

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/2186.1 Message Board Post: No problem - when you get home, go to www.willow-glen.com. It is part of San Jose, on the north side, on the way to Campbell. I had my first apartment there in the mid-1960s. There were still lovely large lots of plum trees among the houses, even then. By the time I left in 1971, they were all built on. Hope this helps.

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/2198.1 Message Board Post: I spent childhood in Redwood City, from 1951-1967. I don't think Layrig & Tinney were in business then. I think I remember "Tinney" being one name in another funeral home, but it seems to be gone now. You might call (650) 369-4103 - they're Crippen & Flynn, and they were around when I lived there. They might have the records you're looking for, or can probably tell you who would have them. Hope this helps.

>From: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Layrig&Tinney Funeral Directors Redwood City > >I am trying to locate funeral records of Layrig and Tinney of Redwood City who were funeral directors in 1943. Is this funeral home still in existence or does anyone know where their records might be? Thanks in advance. >[email protected] The San Mateo County Genealogical Society has these records. Though, my notes say "Laying & Tinney". I don't see it listed on their website. But, I have seen them in their library. http://www.smcgs.org/ Ron

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WANDTKE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2199 Message Board Post: Looking for information on Helen D. WANDTKE whose last residence was Redwood City. She died January 27, 2002. [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WANDTKE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2198 Message Board Post: I am trying to locate funeral records of Layrig and Tinney of Redwood City who were funeral directors in 1943. Is this funeral home still in existence or does anyone know where their records might be? Thanks in advance. [email protected]

Hi! I'm new to this list. I am researching Nixon C. Elliott who was born in Kansas in 1887 and who died in May 1987 in Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California. I don't know anything about researching in San Mateo County, so I'm wondering what resources are available to find where he was buried and to be able to locate an obituary. The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) provided the date of May 1987. Thanks for any help! - Jean Griesan Colorado

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Saunders Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2197 Message Board Post: All rep. to [email protected]/ I'm looking for an obituary for John Arthur Saunders who passed away Death Date: 31 Jul 1973, Birth Date: 30 Mar 1897, Interment Date: 2 Aug 1973 Cemetery: Golden Gate National Cemetery. Last known address: 1300 Sneath Lane San Bruno, CA 94066 Any help would be greatly appreciated. All rep. to [email protected]/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jacques, Medrano, Johnson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2196 Message Board Post: From the San Francisco Examiner, Thursday, January 12, 1978, page 46: “JACQUES, Edgar (Ed) – In Pacifica, January 6, 1978, beloved husband of Julia Jacques, also survived by many other loving relatives. Friends may call at the mortuary after 4 p.m. Thursday and are invited to attend the funeral services Friday at 11 a.m. at the Mortuary of W.C. Lasswell & Co., 6154 Mission St. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery.” ============================= From my file: CABI: JACQUES EDGAR J 1912 05 20 BRENY MALE SAN FRANCISCO CADI: JACQUES EDGAR ERNEST 1912 05 20 MALE CA SAN MATEO 1978 01 06 567037182 65 ============================= Spouse (1) Mary James Bolotin (1917-1965) Known children: Joseph and Judith 1. Joseph md. Susan M. Johnson = unknown if they had children 2. Judith md. Richard Medrano on 18 Mar 1972 in Los Angeles, CA = Jennifer and Rachel Spouse (2) Julia Lacario (1910-1999) on unknown date = unknown if they had children Note: need to verify; spouse initials on Ed’s death index were ‘JL’; it could be Julia Lacario ============================= Additional information, corrections and/or updates about this family is appreciated. Thank you. Nancy Poppin Posey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hystad, Samarin, Pitcher, Floberg, Kjolberg Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2195 Message Board Post: From the San Francisco Examiner, Saturday, November 25, 1978, page 14: “HYSTAD, Ingvald – in San Francisco. November 21, 1978, Ingvald Hystad, beloved husband of Hazel Hystad; loving father of William Hystad; father-in-law of Meredith Hystad; loving brother of Leonard, Arnold and Harold Hystad, Vera Floberg and Jennie Kjolberg of Canada; loving grandfather of Iver and Kai Hystad; a member of Welder’s Union Local No. 6. Friends may visit between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday and may attend the funeral services 11 a.m. Monday, November 27 at Anderson’s Valencia St. at 25th. Interment, Olivet Memorial Park”. ========================= From my file: CADI: HYSTAD INGVALD 1913 12 15 MALE ND SAN FRANCISCO 1978 11 21 567096776 64 ========================= Spouse: Hazel Jim Samarin (1916-2003) Children: William Iver Hystan md. Meredith Ann Pitcher on 13 Sep 1970 in San Mateo County, CA = William Iver, Jr., and Kai

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: King Martin Elder Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2194 Message Board Post: Can anyone help with a San Mateo obituary lookup for 1991? I'm seeking details for a Ulysses G King who died 20 Sep 1981 San Mateo, California (Social Security #540070247) Thanks.