This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2180 Message Board Post: From the San Francisco Examiner, Wednesday, June 21, 1989, page A16: “GUZ, Mabs – In Daly City, June 19th, 1989; preceded by mother Lillian Dorrington and brother Harry; survived by husband Vic Guz, children John Guz, Vicky Wilson and Claudia Colla; daughter and sons in law, five grandchildren; sister Lillian Cataline; brother Stan Dorrington and sister in law Galina Grigorieff. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service Thursday, 2:30 p.. at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 377 87th Street, Daly City 94015. In lieu of flowers, donations to Deacon’s Fund, Broadmoor Presbyterian Church preferred.” From my file: CADI: GUZ MABEL ELLEN 1920 11 26 PHILLIPS DORRINGTON FEMALE CA SAN MATEO 1989 06 19 552486056 68 Spouse: Vicheslav J. Guz (1916-2000) Known children: John, Vicky and Claudia 1. John md. (1) Susan Diane Eskelsen on 04 Nov 1970 in Fresno County, CA and (2) Mary Childers on 04 Jun 1983 in Marin County, CA 2. Vicky md. Jon W. Wilson on 21 Feb 1970 in San Mateo County, CA = Martin and Erika 3. Claudia md. Peter George Colla on 06 Apr 1968 in San Mateo County, CA = Craig

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/1703.2 Message Board Post: Please note new contact information. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Eilís O'Hara Ireland

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lull, Inman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2178.1 Message Board Post: Thank you, I have more than one offer, so kind!

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/2165.2.1 Message Board Post: Hi Ken - All I have is her first name and it was Ruth. I can also tell you that he was a blacksmith. That's all I have about her. Their children were Mary Adornia, Jessie (a girl) and Pluma. Leah

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/2165.2 Message Board Post: Leah Do you have the name of Asa Notewares wife? Ken Noteware

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lull Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2178 Message Board Post: Would someone be willing to take a photo of the grave of George W. and Mary Leah Lull in Cypress Lawn Cemetery for a fee? The graves are located in Lot 124, Section E. I may be able to get a map from the cemetery. I am member of historical society of town and would like to fill out history of our oldest wooden structure, their home. Cypress Lawn Cemetery, 1370 El Camino Real,Colma, Ca. 94014 (650) 755 0580. Thank you for any suggetions on obtaining a photo!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Harper, Stolpp, Davis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2161.2.1 Message Board Post: I don't know where you got the idea that Ernest died in San Mateo County, or in the city of San Bruno, the California Index indicated that he died in San Francisco and the article from the newspaper indicated that he lived at 1349 33rd avenue in San Francisco for five years before his death. Also notice the correct date of death is March 26th, 1963. Death notice and newspaper articles follow - anyone interested in Ernest Leroy Smith the newspaper story includes a photo from 1962, a 35 year old picture of aviator Smith, and a photo of the plane taking off from Oakland's Bay Farm Island. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ SMITH – March 26, 1963, Ernest Leroy, loving husband of Mrs. Isabelle Smith; devoted father of Ernest B. Smith; grandfather of Andrew L. and Ernest P. Smith. A native of Nevada; aged 70 years. A veteran of World War I; Frederick G. Bunche Post No. 1116; Quiet Birdmen; Silver Wings; Press and Union League Club; Sons of Retirement, and holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross. Services Thursday, 10 a.m. Rev. William K. Barrs, officiating daphne SFFS, one church st. San Francisco Chronicle, page 24, Wednesday, March 27, 1963 Aviation Pioneer Dead Thirty-five years ago, pilot Ernest L. Smith waved good-by at Oakland and took off for what was to be the first civilian flight to Hawaii. Yesterday, after a distinguished career as a commercial airline flyer and executive, Ernie Smith died here at the age of 70. For details, see Page 4 San Francisco Chronicle, Front Page, March 27, 1963 Flyer Ernie Smith Is Dead He Made a Pioneer Flight to Hawaii Ernest L. Smith – the beloved, hard-living and utterly charming pilot who made the first civilian flight to Hawaii – died here yesterday morning at the age of 70 His great flight, with navigator Emory B. Bronte, started at Bay Farm Island in Oakland on July 14, 1927, and it ended 25 hours, 36 minutes later in a kiawe (or breadfruit) tree on the island of Molokai. He couldn’t attempt a landing on the beach, he explained, or his single-engine Travel Air monoplane, the City of Oakland, would have flipped over, trapping Bronte in the rear cockpit. EMERGENCY And he couldn’t continue on for the last 60 miles to Honolulu because there wasn’t a drop of fuel left in the tank. Later Captain Ernie Smith became Major Ernie Smith, a Trans World Airlines pilot and finally a TWA executive. He retired five years ago to his home at 1349 33rd avenue, where he died. Bronte meanwhile became a sugar executive in Honolulu. “Ernie was a great man and a great pilot,” Bronte said. “I’m deeply shocked and grieved by his passing. Everybody here in the Islands had a great Aloha for Ernie.” The Government gave both men Distinguished Flying Crosses. And a little monument, nicely maintained, stands at the base of the kiawe tree where an astonished Japanese farmer discovered the two flyers. The men finished their journey to Honolulu by boat and Model T. Ford. FALSE START Except for a piece of bad luck, Ernie Smith might have made the first California to Hawaii flight. He took off on June 28, 1927, with navigator Charles H. Carter. But by the time the heavily loaded plane was over Alcatraz, Carter insisted on turning back. “He threatened to dump all our gas.” Mr. Smith recalled. “There was nothing I could do but give up.” Two hours later, the Army team of Lester J. Maitland and Albert Hegenberger took off in their slightly slower Fokker trimotor, “Bird of Paradise.” They reached Hawaii the next day. Still there was glory enough for everybody. And there was a great air of confidence. NO FEAR “I’m not a bit afraid,” Mr. Smith’s pretty finance said the day of the flight. “ I wouldn’t be worthy to be his girl if I were afraid.” Her confidence in his flying ability was justified – but he came back to marry another girl, Norine Harper of San Francisco and Oakland. Their son, Ernest Bronte Smith, is now a sergeant in the Oakland Police Department. Ernie Smith began flying during World War I after he dropped out of the University of California to join the Army as a cadet. Up to that time young Smith, a native of Reno and a graduate of Fremont High School in Oakland, had planned to become a dentist. INSTRUCTOR Once he got into aviation, he stayed there. He was a flight instructor in the Army, then a civilian barnstormer and a pilot on some of the Nation’s first air lines. He played the role of a British squadron leader in “Hell’s Angeles.” Jean Harlow’s first movie. He joined what is now Trans World Air Lines as a pilot based in Kansas City. In 1936, he returned to San Francisco as the line’s district sales manager. San Francisco was always more fun for Ernie than any other place he could think of. One time, in Prohibition days, he swung by reflex action and knocked down a policeman who had tapped him on a shoulder. At the district station, the captain suggested, “Why don’t you fellows have a drink together and forget it?” The office, his partner and Ernie retired to an adjacent speakeasy – only to be arrested a few minutes later in a Federal raid. The police loved him. Once a couple of officers he had outdistanced on the road to Sacramento finally caught up with him in the State Capitol. He admitted driving 104 miles an hour in his old Essex – or just under the 112 he had managed on his flight to Hawaii. Fascinated, the officers asked if they could borrow the car. He gave them the keys, and they reported back an hour later. They lost their nerve, they said, when the car got up to 90. WITTY As time passed, Mr. Smith gained about 20 pounds. His dapper mustache turned white. But his wit stayed strong, and he always looked trim. He was stricken in 1957 with an old stomach ailment and had been in poor health since that time. He lived rather quietly the last several years with his second wife, the former Isabelle Stolpp. In addition to his wife and son, Mr. Smith is survived by two grandchildren. Mr. Smith was a member of the Frederick G. Bunch Post of the American Legion, Quiet Birdmen, Silver Wings, Sons in Retirement and Press and Union League Club. Services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at Daphne’s San Francisco Funeral Service, 1 Church street, with the Rev. William K. Barrs, chaplain of Fort Miley Hospital, officiating. His ashes will be placed in Golden Gate National Cemetery. Friends may send contributions to Father Flanagan’s Boys Town. San Francisco Chronicle, Page 4, Wednesday, March 27, 1963 From CADI: SMITH ERNEST L 01/10/1893 DAVIS M SAN FRANCISCO 03/26/1963 487-07-4176 70 yrs

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SEUFFERT, STOLPP, SMITH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2161.2 Message Board Post: Error in Death Date: Not April 21, 1967 but instead Mar 25, 1963 San Bruno, San Mateo Co. Buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Francisco, CA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BARTON DALY O'BRIEN O'CONNOR FOLEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/12.2 Message Board Post: Please note my change of e-mail address. Mary [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sheedy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2177 Message Board Post: Looking for information on the family of Francis Thomas "Frank" Sheedy and his wife Dorotha. Francis was a granduncle to me. Francis Thomas Sheedy was born about 1893 in NY state, but moved to the San Mateo, CA area in adulthood. His wife was Dorotha (maiden surname unknown). Later in his career he moved to southern California where he worked and where he and Dorotha had a son Jack (possibly John) Sheedy. Jack/John married Maureen (maiden surname unknown). Francis Thomas Sheedy died on July 24, 1979 in Santa Monica, CA. Dorotha Sheedy died in 1971. Francis was a resident of Woodland Hills, CA at the time of his death. Francis and Dorotha are both buried in Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, CA. Jack Sheedy worked in/ran a photography agency in or near Los Angeles in the 1970s. Jack and his wife Maureen raised two children. Family sources suggest the children may have been raised in or near Thousand Oaks, CA. I would be most grateful for any information on this family, and for any leads in contacting descendants of this family. Gary Aikin Cary, NC [email protected]

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/2176 Message Board Post: Looking for any info (not on Ancestry) about Arthur Joseph Ray. Obit, death cert, parents, any relatives listed, etc. Any help most appreciated! Thanks! California Death Index, 1940-1997 Record about ARTHUR JOSEPH RAY Name: RAY, ARTHUR JOSEPH Social Security #: 390121146 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 29 Jul 1921 Birthplace: WISCONSIN Death Date: 31 Mar 1991 Death Place: SAN MATEO Mother's Maiden Name: Father's Surname:

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: DOWNS, RIORDAN, HEENAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2175 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on John & Delia (Riordan) Downs. She is the sister to my grandmother Margaret Riordan Heenan. They lived at 37 Neuva, Redwood City, CA in the late 1960s, when my grandmother sent them a Christmas card.

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, October 20, 1860, Vol. 2 No. 29 DEATH OF BRIGADIER GENERAL CLARKE, U.S.A. - Brevet Brigadier General Newman S. Clarke, Commanding Pacific Division U.S.A., expired at seven o'clock Thursday morning, at his apartments in the Tehama House, San Francisco, after an illness of several days. He entered the service in 1812, at the age of 19, and was 67 years old at his decease - his rank being Colonel of 6th Infantry. He distinguished himself in the war of 1812, and in Florida, and has always been on the frontier, doing good and unceasing service to his county. He served through the Mexican war, where he commanded a brigade, and was present at nearly all the battles in Mexico, after which war he was brevetted Brigadier General. REPUBLICAN CONVENTION The Convention assembled, according to previous notice, in the court-house, Redwood City, on Saturday, Oct. 13th, and was called to order by J.B. Morton, Esq. On motion, John Reed, Esq., was elected temporary President. A Committee on Permanent Organization was on motion, appointed by the Chair, consisting of Messrs. W. Whitlock, H. Kerrison, and G.E. Erskine, who reported as permanent officers, John Reed, Esq., President, G.E. Erskine, Esq., Secretary, and Daniel Ross, Esq., Sergeant-at-arms; who were unanimously elected, and took their respective stations. The Chair appointed as Committee on Credentials, Messrs. J.O. Shaw, W. Whitlock and Alex Bell. The Committee reported the following-named gentlemen as entitled to seats as Delegates to the Convention: Purissima - W.S. Downing, John Reed Lapham's Mill - M.C. Palmer, J. Drinkwater Greer's - Jas. O. Shaw, J. Edwards Searsville - S.H. Towns, Alex Bell Miles Randall's - W. Whitlock, C. Heller Redwood City. - H. Kerrison, G.E. Erskine San Hills - D. Marvin, (proxy) San Mateo - J.B. Morton (proxy) …. The Convention then proceeded to ballot for Candidate for member of Assembly. Curtis Baird, Esq., having received all the votes cast, was declared unanimously nominated by the Convention for Member of Assembly. Mr. Baird, having been notified of his nomination was introduced to the Convention, and expressed his concurrence in the resolution adopted. … On motion, the nomination for County Judge was left blank. The township delegations offered the following nominations: Supervisors - 1st Township, Henry Simmons; 2d Township, Silas H. Bowman; 3d Township, Geo. Harrington Justice of the Peace, 3d Township, Chester Parshall; Constable, M.C. Palmer The County Committee were then elected, as follows: Messrs. Henry Simmons, David Marvin, Nelson Martin, Rufus Hatch, Daniel Ross, Wilson Whitlock. BRECKINRIDGE AND LANE CLUB NOMINATIONS. - At the meeting of the Breckinridge and Lane Club, held Wednesday evening last, Township nominations were made as follows: For Supervisors - 1st Township, H. Simmons; 2d Township, S.H. Bowman; 3d Township, J.V. Diller. Justices, 3d Township, J.F. Turner, Wm. M. Weaver. Mr. Diller's nomination will be endorsed, we believe, by a large majority of the citizens of this township. An officer more conscientious in the performance of his duty, or who will more closely guard the interests of the county, cannot be count. MISS DAVENPORT MARRIED. - Col. F.W. Lander, of the Overland Wagon Road, and Miss J.M. Davenport, thee actress, were married at the residence of the Rev. T. Starr King Saturday. The happy couple proceeded to Crystal Spring. Miss Davenport, it is understood, has withdrawn entirely from the stage. FALSE AND ABSURD. - A rumor having been circulated to the effect that S.M. MEZES is using his influence in behalf of Bernard Peyton for the purpose of having him in his interest in land cases, if elected County Judge, we are requested to state to the public that such a charge is false and entirely groundless. Mr. Mezes would not be guilty of offering nor Mr. Peyton of accepting such a bribe. The charge is absurd, also, for the jurisdiction of a County Judge does not extend to the class of law cases in which Mr. M. as a land-owner would be interested. A MISTAKE. - We observe that the nominee of the Douglas Legislative Convention, in San Francisco, for 12th District Judge, is reported as hailing from San Mateo. This is an error. Mr. Gough, immediately after his defeat for the Assembly at the last fall election, removed from this county, since which time he has not resided in it. DEATH OF REV. FATHER SLATTERY, OF MARYSVILLE. - The numerous friends of this distinguished Catholic clergyman will regret to learn that he breathed his last in Sacramento, at 7 o'clock, October 9. He was a gentleman of eminent talents, extensive attainments and great piety. In him the Church has lost one of its best pillars, and a large circle of friends, a gentleman, who was endeared to them by no ordinary ties. HALF-MOON BAY. - A correspondent from this "big vegetable" region writes that business is "quite brisk, and considerable quantities of grain are being shipped per schooners Black Prince and Wild Pigeon. The returns for grain thus far seem to be quite satisfactory. The weather, excepting a few days, has been for the past month very fine." ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NOMINATION FOR COUNTY JUDGE The undersigned, irrespective of party, nominate BERNARD PEYTON, Esq., of Canada de Raimundo, as an Independent Candidate for the office of County Judge of San Mateo County. Mr. Peyton having consented to serve, if elected, we respectfully request out fellow citizens to support him at the coming election. San Mateo County, October 18, 1860 Geo. F. Maynard Joel N. Brown C. Bullinger Richard Burke Thos. Lynch David Baird W. Pullen J.P. Edinger Horace Holton C. Hu(?d?)aker Thos. F. Clark S.T. Ingraham C.F. Colkook Michael Daley David McLellan John Donald John McDermott W.A. Wilsey S.K. Wilsey Thos. Moilan John Brophy Joseph Gray Wm. T. Brockway T.B. Meacham P. Casey P. Casey, sr. P. Casey, jr. Barney Farrell John Parrott S.B. Whipple Thos. G. Cary Jas. McBride Benj. Dryer Wm. Wright D.R. Smith Geo. Barker Robt. Greer P. Ward P. VanWinkle Wm. Quinn C.C. Edinger John Cruise P.McCann W.C. Gray J.V. Diller A.W. Chew James Hilton J.W. Vanderoef John McEvoy Edward Hancock P.W. Clark E. Waltermire James Condon D.W. Taplin James Johnson Antonio Zoppi John S. Richards R.G. Wilsey James Byrnes M.C. Bradley Bazel Clark John Proctor David Jenkins S. Dougherty Owen O'Neil Granville Pugh D.W. Connelly R.W. Tallant Dr. Church John V. Kissling M.L. Brittan J.M. Curtis J.Q.A. Tilton Milton Nelson HenryDimon Peter D.N. Plass Ownen McGarvey G.R. Plass James Berry Wilson Whitlock J.L. Williams Geo. Greer Wm. B. Mudd Robt. Douglas And others. To see other old newspapers, visit http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php

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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/1215.2 Message Board Post: I just saw this listing. Bernadette was my grandmother. What information are you looking for?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nichols, Volkmeier, Quillman, Anderson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2171.3.1.1 Message Board Post: NICHOLS, NORA P. Nora P. Nichols, 83, died Wednesday. She was the wife of the late Thomas B. Nichols; mother of Nora Marie Nichols and Chris Volkmeier; sister of Effie Quillman and Marvie Anderson. Two grandchildren, also survive. Services will be today at 2 p.m. at Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Avenue, DC. The Record, Page 7, July 8, 1977 From CADI: NICHOLS NORA P 09/24/1893 F ARKANSAS SAN FRANCISCO 07/06/1977 440-12-9192 83 yrs

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nichols Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/2171.3.1 Message Board Post: Thank you very much, really appreciated, I am a little puzzled though, this is my Thomas, but his wife should have read as Nora P. (Turner) Nichols, instead of Marie. Her obit. should be in that same newspaper, she died July 6, 1977. THANKS Lenore

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/2160.1 Message Board Post: Hi, If you need help I can get informational birth/death/marriage certs in San Mateo, SF, Santa Clara, Marin, or Alameda county for about $20 each. Let me know, you can get a lot of info from these certificates of state. Good luck with your search and email me if you have any questions :) -Mel email: [email protected]

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/2164.2 Message Board Post: Hi, I can get an informational birth/death/marriage cert on anyone in the bay area (SF, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, or Santa Clara county) for around $20 per cert (gas & the cert). I can mail it to you too. :) Let me know if you need help. Good luck w/ your search! Email me if you have questions... -Mel email: [email protected]