Hi Janie, You did a great job on the lookup. You did give me the information on both of the Theodore Dickinson's out of the 1890 Great Register. Would love the information on J. A. Thanks so much! I really appreciate the help. Denise Fort Hood, TX ---------- > From: corajanee@shasta.com > To: CASHASTA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [CASHASTA-L] Theodore DICKINSON of French Gulch > Date: Tuesday, December 15, 1998 1:00 AM > > Hi Denise, > > Well I guess I didn't do a good enough job on your lookup, I found a > Theodore Jr. that could be yours, and a J. A. about the right age, in > marriages, do you want these? > > Janie >

Hi all! This is the DICKINSON family I have in French Gulch - or nearby. I also have them listed someplace called FLAT CREEK. This was from the 1890 Great Register that Janie was kind enough to look up for me. Theodore DICKINSON (ca. 1827- prob. bef. 1890) was b. NY and d. probably Shasta County, married ca. 1858, probably CA, Augusta BROWN (ca. 1837-between 1878-80). Augusta was b. NY and d. probably Shasta County. They had Hattie Marina DICKINSON (1859-1930) b. French Gulch, she married Horace Adelhert WILLIAMS, Emily A. DICKINSON (ca. 1863- ), Theodore DICKINSON (ca. 1866- ), Judson DICKINSON (ca. 1872- ), Frank DICKINSON (ca. 1878- ) and May DICKINSON who married a WESSELL. I don't have a whole lot on this line. Not sure where Theodore and Augusta are buried. There are 2 DICKINSONs buried in the Redding Cemetery that could be them. One died in 1897, the other in 1877. No first names for these listed on the page the cemetery sent me. Denise Fort Hood, TX

Hi everyone! Thought I'd finally post something on the new Shasta County List. I'm researching the above surnames. Here is my WILLIAMS line: William Wallace (or Wallace William) WILLIAMS (1830-1909), son of Aaron WILLIAMS. William was b. NY and died in Redding, Shasta, CA. He married first Margaret MITCHELL (ca. 1837-bef. 1880). Margaret was b. in IN or IL and probably d. in Shasta County. They had Horace Adelhert WILLIAMS (1856-1935) and Clarence E. WILLIAMS (ca. 1868-aft. 1909). William married #2 Lilly, widow of BRACKETT (ca. 1841-aft. 1909). They married after 1870. Lilly was b. NY. They had Charles WILLIAMS (b. ca. 1978-aft. 1909) and Jennie WILLIAMS (b. aft. 1880-aft. 1909). She possibly married a TUBBS? Lilly's children by BRACKETT were Edwin BRACKETT, Harry BRACKETT and J. W. BRACKETT. William came to CA in ca. 1858. He conducted a general merchandise store in Redding. Horace Adelhert WILLIAMS (above), b. Story, IA and d. in Redding. He married Hattie Marina DICKINSON (1859-1930) in 1878 in Shasta County. Hattie was b. French Gulch, Shasta, CA and d. Redding. They had Mary Augusta WILLIAMS who married a CRUTHIS, Bertha WILLIAMS who married Chester MULLIN, Clarence A. WILLIAMS who married Fanny, and Harry Orvall (Orville) WILLIAMS who married Eva Gertrude PEPPER. Horace came to CA when he was 2 years old. He was a Wells Fargo Stagecoach driver and was held up by BLACK BART 3 times. He drove stage up the canyon, from Redding to Yreka, and at another period had a route over Scott's mountain. He also worked for the Southern Pacific railroad and then in the grocery store owned and operated by A. F. SOUZA, Jr. Would love to hear from anyone researching any of these lines. Will send the Dickinson information in another e-mail. Denise Fort Hood, TX

Janie, I have John Syme/Julia Parkers marriage, kids and their data'; but its Julias PARKERs I don't know about, at all! I know her Father brought the family west in 1866, and as Julia was married in 1868 I assume they were all nearby French Gulch -- somewhere. I know Julia taught school at Shasta City, so Parkers could be anywhere? I know Julias sibling names, but her dad, JOHN PARKER had a brother William and his family may be there too. And Parker is too common a name, like Smith. Maybe 1870 cen in Shasta Co ? Names like PARKER, John John Jr Merren Maria and I hope a separate household (?) PARKER, William Jeane John William Jr Anything like that? ( are you confused yet?<G>) --JD

Dottie, Any idea where I could buy the book? I talked to my cousin for the 1st in 50 years, and her Gparents ARE in French Gulch cem for sure, thats Syme's dau Mary Isabelle and Dalles Garvin. I respect not everyone has time. I seem to have little else. --JD in Springville At 03:47 PM 12/13/98 EST, you wrote: >I have lots of info about the Washington Mine, Milkmaid, John Souter, Syme, >French Gulch, etc. etc. I wrote a book titled The Dictionary of Early Shasta >County History and all that information is in it. It sounds like you're >looking for a lot of info. I would be happy to try and help you but my time >is sort of limited. Let me know what I can do...... Dottie Smith. >

hi, Your Aurelia and John are in my marriage book. Mar 5, 1855. Only they have her name spelled with A w not a u good chance a typo. Janie At 10:25 AM 12/13/98 -0800, Jeanne Kalkwarf wrote: >Researching the MILLER family in Shasta County. > > My grgrgrmother, AURELIA MILLER, married JOHN BENTON in 1855 in Shasta >County. She arrived in CA via wagon train with her widowed mother, JANE, >and numerous siblings. AURELIA and JOHN BENTON settled in Manton after >their marriage, owning and operating a mill. At least 2 of Aurelia's >brothers also stayed in the area. JOHN FOREST MILLER died in 1911 and is >buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Millville. His brother, CAMPBELL BATES >MILLER, died in 1919 and is also buried in the Masonic Cemetery in >Millville. > >Is anyone in Shasta County familiar with this MILLER family? If so, would >appreciate hearing from you and will gladly share what information I have. > >Jeanne K > >

Hi, I have several books on Shasta Co. Census and marriages. I also live in Redding, but I can only do my lookups at home. But would be glad to look for anyone. From 1850-1930 Janie At 09:17 PM 12/12/98 -0800, you wrote: >Hi all > Is there someone on this list that lives anywhere near Redding or has >current knowledge of "where thing s are" around Shasta, French gulch etc? > I know I have family up there somewhere, a cem at French Gulch? Maybe? > >--JD in Tulare Co. > >

Researching the MILLER family in Shasta County. My grgrgrmother, AURELIA MILLER, married JOHN BENTON in 1855 in Shasta County. She arrived in CA via wagon train with her widowed mother, JANE, and numerous siblings. AURELIA and JOHN BENTON settled in Manton after their marriage, owning and operating a mill. At least 2 of Aurelia's brothers also stayed in the area. JOHN FOREST MILLER died in 1911 and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Millville. His brother, CAMPBELL BATES MILLER, died in 1919 and is also buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Millville. Is anyone in Shasta County familiar with this MILLER family? If so, would appreciate hearing from you and will gladly share what information I have. Jeanne K

I just wanted to announce that a new Rootsweb list has been started for genealogical discussion & research focusing on Siskiyou County, California - CASISKIY. To subscribe, just send the word "subscribe" as the only word in the body of a message with no subject to "casiskiy-l-request@rootsweb.com" (mail) or "casiskiy-d-request@rootsweb.com" (digest). Postings are sent to "casiskiy-l@rootsweb.com" It is hoped that this will be useful in the searching of ancestors and other historical information for Siskiyou County. Happy Hunting. Sincerily, Edward, Sr.

Tim Purdy and William Whalley, Thanks, good idea Tim about PO's, never thought of that but would be true where I live too. I know where French Gulch is and was there years back, but have Syme's buried up there somewhere! And no idea if there was a F.G. cem or not? In the process of joining Hist Soc and Gen Soc, as I know a vol of family stuff was given to Redding Musuem some years ago, vague what may be in that, but have lots of questions that may be a bore to non-residents. Between there, Igo, Shasta City, and all over are records of any number of unknowns related, since 1856. Wheres the Washington Mine? Wheres the Milkmaid? Yahoo map is great, but no hist. detail<G> . Might someone have teacher lists at Shasta School 1850 - 1900? Somewhere up there (were) Parkers, Symes inlaws. John Souter, may even be related, was Symes partner, Milkmaid/Washington/who knows what mines, must be there somewhere. I have a verbal story from mom of visiting a mine mansion before it burned, no idea where she meant. Where cems covered by Whiskeytown lake? I had my picture taken by Symes Stamp mill frame in about '38, I have no idea where it was? Well. I have NO end of specifics<G> just a sample so you get my drift? I will find out about back issues of the "Wagon Wheel" or whatever it is, that may help some. --JD

Hi James, I don't live near Redding now, but I grew up near there and my brother still lives there. He does survey work for a living and is very familiar with the area. He may be able to answer your question. Could you be more specific? I will pass it on to him. William Whalley Camas WA wwhalley@pacifier.com

French Gulch is located 21 miles northwest of Redding. You may want to contact the Shasta County Historical Society, P.O. Box 990277, Redding, CA 96099, as they are a pretty helpful bunch. Or you may want to contact the Postmaster of French Gulch at 530-359-2100 or 14200 Main Street, French Gluch, CA 96033. I have found small town Postmasters, for the most part, to be very helpful contacts. Tim Susanville ---------- > From: James Drumm <drummj@ocsnet.net> > To: CASHASTA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [CASHASTA-L] Shasta County > Date: Saturday, December 12, 1998 9:17 PM > > Hi all > Is there someone on this list that lives anywhere near Redding or has > current knowledge of "where thing s are" around Shasta, French gulch etc? > I know I have family up there somewhere, a cem at French Gulch? Maybe? > > --JD in Tulare Co. >

Hi all Is there someone on this list that lives anywhere near Redding or has current knowledge of "where thing s are" around Shasta, French gulch etc? I know I have family up there somewhere, a cem at French Gulch? Maybe? --JD in Tulare Co.

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