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