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/2016 Message Board Post: How can I go about finding an obituary for George H. THODE? He died July 4, 1973 in San Mateo. Any help is appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: wolfskill Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2015 Message Board Post: Happy New Year Researchers! We've added some new material to the San Mateo County Genealogy site in November and December: < http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sanmateo > 1860 Federal Census Transcription, pages 73 to 100 Menlo Park Blue Book Directory, 1905 Redwood City Blue Book Directory, 1905 Burlingame Blue Book Directory, 1905 Aragon High School, Faculty & Class of 1965 St. John's Cemetery - Tombstone Inscriptions by Tim Conroy Enjoy! Pam and Ron Pamela Storm Wolfskill, pam@sfgenealogy.com Ron Filion, ron@sfgenealogy.com San Mateo County Genealogy: http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sanmateo San Francisco Genealogy: http://www.sfgenealogy.com

Happy New Year Researchers! We've added some new material to the San Mateo County Genealogy site in November and December: < http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sanmateo > 1860 Federal Census Transcription, pages 73 to 100 Menlo Park Blue Book Directory, 1905 Redwood City Blue Book Directory, 1905 Burlingame Blue Book Directory, 1905 Aragon High School, Faculty & Class of 1965 St. John's Cemetery - Tombstone Inscriptions by Tim Conroy Enjoy! Pam and Ron Pamela Storm Wolfskill, pam@sfgenealogy.com Ron Filion, ron@sfgenealogy.com San Mateo County Genealogy: http://www.sfgenealogy.com/sanmateo San Francisco Genealogy: http://www.sfgenealogy.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barker Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2014 Message Board Post: Rosemary V. Barker In the more than 30 years that she lived in Half Moon Bay, Rosemary V. Barker was known to one and all as "Mickey." She was the one friends phoned to ask for recommendations for good local restaurants. Ms. Barker died Dec. 7 at her home, at age 75 and following a long illness. Born in Queens, N.Y., Ms. Barker served in the United States Marines, driving a jeep. After being discharged from the Marines in 1952, she earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Dominican University in San Rafael. Ms. Barker taught social sciences and history at Skyline Community College, in San Bruno, from 1970 until her retirement in 1990. She was also a founder of the college's Women in Transition program. For the past 30 years, Ms. Barker had been active in the women's community of San Mateo County, primarily through many women's social groups. "She was definitely a very social person," said Edith Davidson, Ms. Barker's friend and trustee. In 1971 Ms. Barker settled in Half Moon Bay, in a home built in the then-new Frenchmans Creek development. She enjoyed life on the coast, said Davidson. "She knew all the restaurants in the area and enjoyed taking friends to the flower markets in town," Davidson said. Ms. Barker is survived by a large circle of friends. Services were held at Our Lady of the Pillar Church on Dec. 10. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Dominican University, 50 Acacia Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901. Wednesday, December 15, 2004 Half Moon Bay Review and Pescadero Pebble

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Cruz, Waugh Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2013 Message Board Post: Mark Edward Williams Mark Edward Williams, a San Francisco resident who had grown up in Half Moon Bay, died Nov. 4 at age 38. Mr. Williams was born in San Mateo but grew up in Half Moon Bay. Around age 17, he relocated to the Santa Cruz and Monterey area. He settled in San Francisco about eight years ago, dividing his time between the city and Acampo, Calif., near Lodi, where his parents lived on a ranch. He would visit them every weekend. "He'd come up and help his dad" with the ranch work, said his mother, Darlene Williams. "He was very quiet, kind of shy. He was very kind." "He was quiet but he'd do things for you without you knowing it until later," said Mr. Williams' sister, Debbie Cruz of San Carlos. "He was very subtle in the things he did." Mr. Williams worked as a full-time house painter and had been taking art and math classes at Skyline College. He loved his dog, a pit bull mix named "Gordo," which he'd had since Gordo was six weeks old and which his sister described as "a big baby." Mr. Williams is survived by his parents, Ed and Darlene Williams of Acampo, his sister Debbie Cruz of San Carlos, his grandparents Bob and Alice Waugh of Sunnyvale, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his dog Gordo. Friends and family are invited to a memorial service scheduled at 2 p.m. this Sunday, Dec. 5, at the White Oaks Chapel at 1696 El Camino Real in San Carlos. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Forte Help, 915 Bryant St., San Francisco, CA 94103. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Half Moon Bay Review and Pescadero Pebble

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mier, Giedt, Tipton, Senger Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2012 Message Board Post: Andrew David Mier Andrew David Mier, son of David Mier of Half Moon Bay, died Nov. 18 in the Peachtree Christian Hospice in Duluth, Ga., at age 40 and due to cancer. Mr. Mier was born June 12, 1964, and was a native of San Mateo but grew up on the coast. In his youth, he was a member of the Cub Scouts, Pack 285, and of Boy Scout Troop 285. Also while in his youth, he loved to explore and fish in the canyons around the coast, and spent as much time as he could at Yosemite National Park. Mr. Mier was also a long-time member of Holy Family Episcopal Church. He was a professional long-distance truck driver who traveled all around the country on his job before moving to Georgia. He was an avid outdoorsman, and recognized for his skill in wilderness survival. He particularly enjoyed fly-fishing, rock climbing, camping and backpacking. He was very knowledgeable about Georgia trails and fly-fishing sites, and had an unfulfilled desire to walk the Appalachian Trail. Mr. Mier is survived by his parents, David Mier and Carmen Giedt of Half Moon Bay and Nancy Mier and Curt Tipton of Duluth, Ga. He is also survived by his grandmothers Alice Mier of Oakhurst, Calif., and Mrs. Tense Senger of Blue Ridge, Ga., and his brother and sister-in-law Joel and Samantha Mier, and niece and nephew Amanda and Cole Mier, all of San Jose. He is also survived by numerous relatives in California and Georgia. Graveside services were held Saturday, Nov. 27, in Blue Ridge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Peachtree Christian Hospice at 3430 Duluth Park Lane, Duluth, Ga. 30096. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Half Moon Bay Review and Pescadero Pebble

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cody, Llamas Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2011 Message Board Post: Carol Ann Cody Carol Ann Cody of Montara, a 30-year Coastside resident, died Nov. 22 at age 64 at her home, after a brief battle with cancer and a long struggle with multiple sclerosis. Ms. Cody was born Oct. 4, 1940, and grew up in, Stamford, Conn., the daughter of Thomas and Virginia Cody and the younger sister of Harold "Hal" Cody. She attended Sacred Heart Academy High School in Stamford, and graduated from the nursing program at Stamford Hospital, where she went to work in the operating room after graduation. In 1964, Ms. Cody moved to Burlingame. She worked as a registered nurse in the Peninsula Hospital emergency room, and also attended San Francisco State University, from which she graduated in 1971 with a degree in journalism. In 1973 she began working for the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in South San Francisco as the manager of the emergency department. She was involved in opening the current facility on El Camino Real. In 1974 she moved to Half Moon Bay. She settled in Montara in 1981. She was part of the San Mateo County task force that was instrumental in developing the first paramedic response unit in the county, which functioned as part of the South San Francisco Fire Department. She continued to excel in nursing, becoming active in the California Nurses Association and also becoming a nursing administrator. Ms. Cody retired early after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Refusing to give in to the disease, she spent many years traveling with friends across the United States, Canada and Alaska, and made trips much farther to Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Europe. Ms. Cody also developed a passion for needlepoint, creating beautiful pieces for family and friends. She also had a life- long affinity for books, and read voraciously. Her other passions included baseball, from Little League to the major leagues, football at all levels, and dogs. She always had from one to four dogs, according to her good friend Ann Cardosi of Montara. "Carol and her wonderful sense of humor will be greatly missed by all her family and friends," said Cardosi. Ms. Cody is survived by her friend Ann Cardosi of Montara, with whom she had bought a home, and Cardosi's children, daughter Laura, also of Montara, and son Steve Cardosi and partner Alicia Pradas-Monne of Half Moon Bay, to whom she was very close. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Hal and Ilene Cody of San Ramon, and her nephews and niece and their families, Keith Cody of Berkeley, Nancy and Mike Llamas and their daughter Jessica of Martinez, and Mike and Jean Cody and their sons Jack, Tim and Kevin, all of Phoenix. She is also survived by her English springer spaniel "Murphy." At Ms. Cody's request, there will be no public service. She had requested cremation, and her ashes will be scattered at sea by her family. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Half Moon Bay Review and Pescadero Pebble

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Lomax, Lee, Felknor, Simmons Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2010 Message Board Post: John Miller Died November 2, 2004 HALF MOON BAY, CA - John Miller, 86, of Half Moon Bay, CA, was born Dec. 7, 1917 in Newark, NJ, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004 in Moss Beach, CA. John enlisted prior to World War II in the Army Air Corps and was assigned to the 8th Air Force stationed in Burtonwood, England soon after the outbreak of war. Here he was to meet his future wife, Jean Lomax. John was a self-educated man who excelled in his chosen field of electroplating. He was a long time member of the American Legion, VFW and the Fraternal Order of Masons and participated in several volunteer activities through these and other organizations. John was preceded in death by his parents, Maximillian and Elisabeth; three brothers, Maximillian, George and Peter; seven sisters, Marie, Lydia (Lee), Kathryn, Kathryn Amelia (Molly), Ruth, Florence and Doris (Dorothy); and two grandsons, Daniel and David. Survivors include wife Jean of Traverse City, MI; sisters, Elisabeth and Frieda of New Jersey, and Emma of North Carolina; sons Conrad and daughter-in-law Vivien of Beulah, MI, John and daughter-in-law, Maria of El Granada, CA; grandchildren, Jason Miller of Santa Barbara, Ca, Christina Miller of Half Moon Bay, CA, Jennifer Lee and her husband Bruce of Maple City, MI, Carolyn Felknor and her husband Danniel of Lafayette, Co, Stefanie Simmons and her husband Matthew of Ann Arbor, MI; and great-grandchildren, Carter Conrad Lee, Jessica Jean Lee, Jacob Reed Felknor and Lauren Elizabeth Felknor. A family memorial service is planned and will be held at a later date with internment at a Veterans National Cemetery to be determined. It is appropriate that any contributions in his memory be made to any group supporting veterans and their families. While we honor John for many things, we especially thank him for his legacy stressing the importance of education and lifelong learning. This legacy has and will continue to have a profound impact on his children and their children's children. Thank you, Dad. Rest in peace. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 Half Moon Bay Review and Pescadero Pebble

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kertz, Johnson, Evans, MacKenzie, Evans, Lahym Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2009 Message Board Post: Diane Marie Lahym Kertz Diane Marie Lahym Kertz had deep roots on the Coastside with family going back several generations. She was raised on the Coastside and left for a few years following her first marriage, but came back. A single mother at the time, she chose the Coastside as the place to raise her three children. Ms. Kertz died Nov. 6 at her daughter's home in San Ramon, at age 68, following a lengthy illness. "She was just the strongest woman I ever met," said her son, Gerald Johnson of Castro Valley. "I so admire her raising three children and bringing us back to the coast. Just the fondest memories of being raised here." Ms. Kertz was born July 11, 1936, in San Francisco, but was raised on the Coastside. She attended local schools and graduated early at age 16, from Half Moon Bay High School. From there she went on to the College of San Mateo, from which she also graduated early - at 18 - with a business degree. "She was intelligent, and very strong," said her son. Upon her first marriage, she relocated to San Francisco, but came back to the Coastside in 1975 and stayed. Ms. Kertz worked in bookkeeping in San Francisco for more than 40 years. Much of that work was for construction companies based in the city. Recently, after she took early retirement, she worked for H&R Block in Half Moon Bay, also in bookkeeping, for a few years. For more than 50 years she was a member of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, of Vista Del Mar Parlor No. 155, where she also served as state president for Past Presidents' Association No. 26. She was also a member of the Spanishtown Historical Society. Ms. Kertz loved quilting, and quilted for the majority of her life, her son said. She was a member of Peninsula Quilters and the Sew 'N' Sews, and on the Coastside, of the Piecemakers by the Sea. "She was always quilting," said her son, adding that over the years she frequently entered her quilts in the San Mateo County Fair, from which "she was always bringing home ribbons." Ms. Kertz is survived by her children Antone C. Johnson of Renton, Wash., Gerald E. Johnson of Castro Valley and Julia E. Evans of San Ramon, and grandchildren MacKenzie Johnson and Alyssa and Bradley Evans. She is also survived by a brother, Eugene D. Lahym, of Half Moon Bay. Ms. Kertz had requested to be cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Sneider & Sullivan Funeral Home at 977 S. El Camino Real in San Mateo, followed by a reception at 1239 Moonsail in Foster City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the American Lung Association at 2171 Junipero Serra Blvd., No. 720, Daly City, CA 94014, or to the Native Daughters of the Golden West Nursing Scholarship Fund at 543 Baker St., San Francisco, CA 94117. Please send acknowledgements to Julia Evans, 3242 Veracruz Dr., Ran Ramon, CA 94583. Wednesday, November 24, 2004 Half Moon Bay Review and Pescadero Pebble

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Olsen, Brussell, Baldwin, Greene,Phipps, Tyrone Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2008 Message Board Post: Edwin Oscar Olsen Edwin Oscar Olsen was a well-known and beloved figure in Pescadero, whether serving on the school board or town council, or as the friendly face behind the meat counter at Norm's Market. "He was known to his customers for his great good humor and excellent listening skills," said Mr. Olsen's eldest daughter, Christina "Tina" Olsen of Brookings, Ore. Mr. Olsen died Nov. 12 at the Thornton Medical Center, part of the University of California, San Diego, Medical Center in San Diego, at age 86, due to congestive heart failure. He had gone to San Diego to be cared for by his son-in-law, Dr. Thomas Kipps, the center's chief of staff. "He left much the way he lived," said Mr. Olsen's daughter, "peacefully, with dignity and with the support and comfort of his family." Mr. Olsen was born at the end of the influenza epidemic of 1918 in San Francisco, the son of Oscar Edwin Olsen and Josephina Ana Coralina Brussell Olsen. He had two sisters. His father and grandfather, Olaf, were builders whose buildings still stand in San Francisco and Woodside; his mother's family included seafarers. Mr. Olsen was drafted into the army's Third Infantry Division just days before the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. He served for three years in North Africa, Italy and France. His division landed near Casablanca and, three years later, captured Hitler's Berchtesgarten. By the end of the way, the division had suffered 33,000 casualties. From the war, said Tina Olsen, her father learned he loved peace. He had been distressed recently when the Third Infantry had gone into action in Iraq. "That was really disturbing to him," she said. In 1950, he married Alice Lavelda Baldwin in Carson City, Nev. They settled in Pescadero in the mid-1960s and raised three daughters. Mr. Olsen served on the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District board for several terms in the 1960s and early 1970s, and on the Pescadero town council for a couple of terms in the 1980s. He launched Olsen's Meats in 1965, selling meat at Norm's Market. Earlier this year, the Olsens moved to Brookings to be near Tina Olsen and her family. There, Mr. Olsen enjoying living near the ocean, reading constantly and visiting the local bakery. "He liked to go get a doughnut," said his daughter. In September, he went to San Diego. Mr. Olsen is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alice Olsen, of Brookings, his daughters and sons-in-law Tina Olsen and Donald Greene of Brookings, Janet and Thomas Phipps of San Diego and Mary Ann and Ray Tyrone of Cloverdale, and 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by a large extended family. "His well-lived life is illustrated by the quality of love felt by so many for him," said his daughter. "He will be remembered for his youthful spirit, his great sense of humor, his very good stories, his sharp mind, kindness, integrity and fairness." A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday Nov. 21, in Pescadero, at a location to be determined. The site will be posted at the Pescadero post office on Stage Road. Interment will be at Skylawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mr. Olsen's memory may be made to the Ed Olsen Memorial Scholarship Fund at First National Bank in Pescadero. Scholarships will be awarded annually to a Pescadero High School senior who exemplifies hard work, integrity and kindness, Tina Olsen said. Wednesday, November 24, 2004 Half Moon Bay Review and Pescadero Pebble

Yes, I did see this census record, which gave me the name of John's mother and her birth year. That is what is confusing. It is family lore that her name was Gysenberg, but there is some vague information about a Burke, too. So, hopefully the certificate can clear that up for me. His death certificate says his mother's name was Gysenberg, but I realize that may only be as correct as the informants belief/information. Thank you for your interest. Do you have a connection? Kris O'Brien Mays

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Farrell Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/1988.3 Message Board Post: Name: FARRELL, ALOYSIUS H Social Security #: 567160329 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 15 Dec 1894 Birthplace: ILLINOIS Death Date: 30 Apr 1965 Death Place: SAN FRANCISCO Mother's Maiden Name: HESLIN Father's Surname: You should be able to get his death record from San Francisco County. Here are instructions and a link to the application form which you can print and mail. I received a recent order within two or three weeks. Order by Mail To request a birth or death certificate by mail, please send a completed, notarized application form with your check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH). You may include a self-addressed return envelope with adequate postage. Please include your phone number, with area code, and return address. Your order will be shipped within 90 calendar days by 1st class US mail. Please send the required information to: VITAL RECORDS 101 Grove St. Room 105 San Francisco, CA 94102 The request form is at http://www.dph.sf.ca.us/dphvital/appl4CertDeathRec11032003.pdf You only need an INFORMATIONAL copy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hougland Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/UW.2ADI/1989.1 Message Board Post: Doug, I don't have access to the obit you want, but I did find the person you're researching in the California Death Index (see below). You may want to re-post your query in the San Francisco County message board. I recommend that the subject line read "Obit Lookup Request: Everett L. HOUGLAND, d. 1967 San Francisco County" Name: HOUGLAND, EVERETT L Social Security #: 547031863 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 29 Dec 1907 Birthplace: ILLINOIS Death Date: 13 Apr 1967 Death Place: SAN FRANCISCO Mother's Maiden Name: Father's Surname:

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/2007.2 Message Board Post: Kris wrote, "My great grandfather was John Daniel O'Brien, bn. December 30, 1897 in San Mateo County. His mother's first name was Mary, bn. California in 1875. We don't know her last name for sure, it could have been Burk(e) or it could have been Gysenberg (as is listed on his death certificate, however, I cannot find anyone with this name on census records during this time, and there are many possible spellings.) His father was also John Daniel O'Brien. bn. CA in 1874" Kris, have you seen the John O'Brien's b. circa 1898, listed with an O'Brien-Geyenberger [sp?] household in the 1900 census (Township 2, San Mateo County, CA)? The relationship of John to the head of household is probably incorrect, as he is listed as "son"--this probably was intended to indicate his relationship to Mary O'Brien, who is listed directly above him. Note that Ellen O'BRIEN is listed as having had no children. Also note that the ages of Mary O'Brien and Ellen GEYENBERGER [sp?] accommodate the theory that Ellen G could be Mary O'Brien's mother. BURK, James, head, April 1840, 60, married 30 years, IRE --Ellen, wife, May 1855, 45, married 30 years, bore NO children, IRE GEYENBERGER, Ellen, boarder, Mar 1855, 45, widowed, IRE OBRIEN, Mary, boarder, May 1875, 25, married 4 years, bore 1 child/1 living, CA --John, son, Dec 1898, 2, single, CA Please post what you find when you receive John's birth certificate.

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/2007.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Diane. Thanks for your suggestion. Since I posted this message, I have spoke with the County Clerks Office. It appears I have enough information for them to do the lookup for me. Thank goodness. It should take about 14 days, but I should have the maiden name by then. After many years of not knowing about this person, this just seems to be too easy. Although it is costing me $18.00. Thanks again, Kris O'Brien Mays

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/2007.1 Message Board Post: Have you tried church records? many are on Micro film & can be ordered thru your closest Family History Centers at the LDS church. FHC are genealogical libraries and there is no preaching.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Brien, Doidge, Roberts, Gysenberg, Heidt, Colon in San Mateo, Santa Clara and San Francisco Counties Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UW.2ADI/2007 Message Board Post: Hello! I need to find someone who can do a birth lookup for me. My great grandfather was John Daniel O'Brien, bn. December 30, 1897 in San Mateo County. His mother's first name was Mary, bn. California in 1875. We don't know her last name for sure, it could have been Burk(e) or it could have been Gysenberg (as is listed on his death certificate, however, I cannot find anyone with this name on census records during this time, and there are many possible spellings.) His father was also John Daniel O'Brien. bn. CA in 1874 I just want to get her last name and any other information like city of birth for both her and her husband from the certificate. A transcription would be great. I realize CA has really cracked down on lookups. But please let me know if someone can help. Thanks a lot, Kris O'Brien in OR

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/1988.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the tip. I AM a relative, so I'll give that a try.

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/1988.2 Message Board Post: try writing to GGNC Sneath Lane, San Bruno CA. You will need to prove that you are related.They usually have "next of Kin" listed. However they do not like to give out info.

San Mateo County Gazette Redwood City, San Mateo County, California Saturday Morning, May 7, 1859, Vol. 1 No. 5. MARRIED At Woodside, San Mateo county, on Sunday, 1st inst., by Rev. J. EMERY, Mr. James O. SHAW of Redwood City to Miss Tel'tha TEIGUE, of Woodside. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Monday, May 2d, 1859 Regular meeting of the Board. Members all present. Edward l. JOHNSON, J.C. MAYNARD, and John P. EDINGER, appointed to view out and locate a road petitioned for, from Crystal Springs, along the San Mateo creek, to the bridge near SHAFFNER's hotel. County Surveyor to be called on to survey the route. S.M. MEZES, C. BOLLINGER, and A.T. CASTOR, appointed to view and locate a road from Belmont to Condon's through the HARRINGTON ranch. Report of viewers on both of the above roads to be made on or before the first Monday in June next. Bills were allowed, amounting to $252.50 Ordered, that public notice be given for proposals to cement the exterior brick-work of the Courthouse. The Assessor was authorized to procure a new book for the present year's assessment. Adjourned to the first Monday in June. HOME SUMMARY During the month of April there were six hundred and sixty-five arrests made by the police of San Francisco, of which two hundred and fifty were for drunkenness; and no doubt nearly all the balance were for offences directly attributable to a too free use of the "ardent." Samuel BOOKSTAVER and Robert GEDNEY, two butchers of San Francisco, amused themselves by shooting at each other on Merchant street, Saturday last. The only part injured was an unfortunate horse that happened to witness the tragedy. Cause - fickle woman. In the case of Ianocencie ROMERO, who claims five square leagues of land in Contra Cost county, near Martinez, Judge McALLISTER last week delivered an opinion, affirming the decision of the Board of Land Commissioners, which tribunal rejected the claim. The opening lecture of the annual course, in the Medical department of the University of the Pacific, was delivered by Dr. COOPER, Professor of Anatomy and Surgery, at the Hall of the College, on Monday last. Miller's steam wagon was tried at Marysville, last week, and worked exceedingly well. It is said that nineteen hundred passengers came out on the last steamer. The crops in Shasta are reported to be suffering from droughts. CHEAP AS DIRT. - D.S. COOK recently sold sixty acres of his beautiful farm at San Mateo for three thousand dollars. Taking the location into consideration, this is the cheapest sale of land we have heard of this many a day. OUR TOWN - In our article upon "Our County" wherein we referred to the several towns, we unintentionally omitted to mention one or two places, which though small, are still worthy of a moment's notice, either on account of their present or prospective importance as business-centers. One of theses is Ravenwood, a little point near the southeast corner of the county, which at one time bid fair to be the leading business place between San Francisco and Santa Clara. For business, it seems at present comparatively forgotten; but it in not wholly so, it is possessed of advantages which will yet make it a flourishing little town. It is a point easy of access by water, and has already one of the finest and most costly wharves in California, not even excepting those of San Francisco. The Seventeen-Mile House, so called from its distance from San Francisco, is also a point of some business, with one store, a hotel, blacksmith shop, etc. Here is also an embarcadero, whence the farmers in the vicinity ship their grain, and from which a large amount of charcoal is shipped to the city. SENTENCES FOR MURDER. - On Saturday last, Judge HAGER, of the Fourth District Court, performed a duty of no ordinary character. His honor had been busy for nearly a month past in trying different persons for the crime of murder. Four of these persons had been convicted of some grade of this highest crime known to our code, and on Saturday last it became the painful duty of the Judge to pronounce sentence upon them. At ten o'clock the four prisoners were brought into court. The courthouse was densely crowded with spectators, anxious to look upon the culprits. After making several decisions, the Judge called William MORRIS, who had been convicted of the murder of Richard H. DOAK. This prisoner was the one known as Tipperary Bill, and is perhaps one of the most hardened wretches that ever stood in the felon's dock. He arose, cool, and apparently unconcerned, and in answer to the question whether he had any legal cause to show why the sentence of the law should not be pronounced, replied that he had, and proceeded to make a speech of some length, wherein he complained that he had not been permitted to see his friends, had no opportunity to prepare his defence, had not been properly defended by his counsel, that witnesses had sworn falsely against him, etc. The Court interrupted him and remarked that these complaints, if well founded, should have been made before, but that the Court had seen no cause of complaint - the whole trial had been properly and legally conducted; and after reviewing the history of the case, said, "the jury have found that you committed the act with premeditation and deliberation, and in cases of this kind, the punishment is the highest known to the law." Here MORRIS again interrupted the Judge, and asked that the execution might be fixed as early as possible; he wished, if he must died, to died within a week, as he could repent of all his sins in that time, and he preferred that to living any longer in jail. Judge HAGER stated that the law provided that the execution should be fixed at not less than thirty days after sentence; that he had no disposition to accommodate him in this respect; and after some further remarks, pronounced the sentence of death, to be carried into effect on Friday, the tenth day of June next. George GILMAN, for the murder of S.S. RUSSELL, was next called. In this case the prisoner had been found guilty of murder in the second degree, and recommended to the mercy of the Court. After reviewing the history of the case, the Judge sentenced him to ten years in the State prison, the lowest punishment allowed by law. John REYNOLDS, found guilty of murder in the second degree, for killing Charles MULLOY, was next called. He complained of the prejudice which had existed against him from the first, acknowledged the killing, but protested his innocence of any deliberate murder. The Judge, after reviewing the facts, stated that the circumstances were such as to warrant the infliction of the highest punishment provided by law, and thereupon sentenced him to be confined in the State prison for life. Henry WAPPNER, found guilty of murder in the first degree, for killing Louise VOLLMER, was next called. Through an interpreter he protested his innocence of any intended murder - that the woman was his friend, and he had no desire to injure her; that he was drunk, and supposed he must have done the fatal deed during his intoxication. The Judge reviewed the facts in the case, commented upon the evidence of the fact that the crime was committed for the purposes of gain, etc., and finally pronounced upon him the sentence of death, and appointed Friday, the seventeenth day of June next, for his execution. After sentence, the prisoners were returned to the jail, and after having reached that dismal abode, MORRIS, with a degree of recklessness almost unparalleled swore that he would yet be revenged on John EVANS, the principal witness against him - that he would pursue him to the very gate of heaven to seek revenge. The prisoner manifested throughout a perfect indifference to his fate. ==================================================== Websites: http://www.seeley-society.net http://www.newspaperabstracts.com ====================================================