This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: judyartley53 Surnames: Rhodes Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/647.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, James Arnold Rhodes Born: Rhode Island Died: May 16, 1902, 83 Married Source: Pre-1905 California Deaths, rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cabf1905/sierra/sierraCo-pe-ri.htm I'd contact the local libraries for his obituary. Go to library.public-libraries.org/county/CA/SierraCounty.html for a list of the local libraries. You might need to contact the California State Library, library.ca.gov/calhist/genealogy.html because of the age of his obituary. They will send you a list of researchers who will copy his obituary for a fee. I searched findagrave.com, interment.com and usgwtombstones.org/california/sierra.html but didn't find his grave. However, not all of the cemeteries are indexed. His burial place will be on his obituary or on his death certificate. I searched Ancestry and FamilySearch but didn't find a death record for Sarah J. I'd contact the Clerk-Recorder at sierracounty.ws/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_us... Then click on Clerk-Recorder. They will charge a fee even if they don't find her death cert. Successful Searching! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: shakes71 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/22.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would guess you have found your answers by now, however, I will tell you what I have found. Jacob Keefer Winans Married Nancy J (1860 Census) and they produced a son named Eli R. Eli Moved to Texas and married a total of 3 times. Becca E. in 1883. Then married Sarah Knight and in his later years married a lady named Margaret. Margaret was my Great grandmother and funny thing is I know less about her than anyone his wives. If you want to search for Eli try searching the last name Wining (1860), Winoms (1900), Wilson (1880) and Shockey (1870). Shockey family was his mother's next husband. Hope this helps Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ndk735 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/158.167.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: sorry my mothers maiden name is edith marie erwin. my fathers side was young Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ndk735 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/158.167.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I think i may have made a mistake my nana is edith maw her mother was edith horabin my great grandmothers father was alfred who was elias son hope i havnt confused you my mothers name is marie. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: normakeith29 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/158.167.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: who is your mother and father,the person you are enquiring about is my wifes grandmother, Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ndk735 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/158.167.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi there my grandmothers mother was married to elias horabins son alfred horabin of monkwearmouth sunderland Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ndk735 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/158.167.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: my great great grandfather was elias horabin from monkwearmouth his son alfred horabin married mary marques she gave birth to my grandmother edith horabin and 7 other brothers and sisters im not sure all of their names but my mam is doing our family tree hope you might be able to help too im not sure about all of elias brothers and sisters ive just found your post hope you can reply kindest regards nicola my email address is [email protected] as im not able to recieve messages on this board :( Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rwpipp43 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/647/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Any information: Sarah J. (Curtis) Bliss Rhodes is the mother of Sarah J. Johnson of Sierraville, CA. Sarah J. (Curtis) Bliss Rhodes was b. 1818 NY mar. 1st Jothem Bliss, div. 2nd James Rhodes 1881 MI and moved to Sierraville, CA ca 1882. James is listed as miner in 1885. I cannot find her or James Rhodes after 1902. James A. Rhodes b. Apr 1819 RI d. 1902 Sierraville, CA (dr) married--so I assume Sarah was alive in 1902. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rwpipp43 Surnames: Johnson Bliss Wolcott Curtis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/646/mb.ashx Message Board Post: any information: Sarah J. (Bliss) Wolcott Johnson b. 1847 MI d. (aft 1920 Sierra Co, CA ?) resided up to 1920 Sierraville, Sierra Co, CA as wid. I believe she div. from Edward Wolcott and married ?? Johnson. Son Harry O. Wolcott b. 1868 MI lived and died in CA . Sarah was dau/o Jothem Bliss and Sarah J. Curtis. Sarah resided in Sierra Co from ca 1881-aft 1920. Looking for Mr. ? Johnson and Sarah J. Johnson burial in Sierraville or other facts. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 1_nha Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/179.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have photographs of the Sharkey ranch house with Delia Sharkey standing in front of it. She married George Myers and they had five children. The house is gone now. They sold that ranch and moved to Midas, Nevada where two of their daughters and at least one son had set up when gold was found in 1907. My mother Marian Myers Hargrove was born in Midas in 1912. I have photos of George and Delia's 50th wedding anniversary in Midas. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 1_nha Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/179.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have photographs of the Sharkey ranch house with Delia Sharkey standing in front of it. She married George Myers and they had five children. The house is gone now. They sold that ranch and moved to Midas, Nevada where two of their daughters and at least one son had set up when gold was found in 1907. My mother Marian Myers Hargrove was born in Midas in 1912. I have photos of George and Delia's 50th wedding anniversary in Midas. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 1_nha Surnames: Meyers, Myers, Turner, Boyle Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/179.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a direct descendent of George Myers and Delia Sharkey (they are my great-grandparents) I have always been able to find the cemetery, I hope it is still there. I think I was there in 2003. My cousins and I want to place a plaque with the names of our grandmother Annie Veronica Myers Hargrove (George and Delia's daughter) and our parents who are Annie's children. My mother just died in July at 98 yrs old, my uncle Jack Hargrove is alive and well in Reno at 94 years old. We are related to the Turners by marriage and the Boyles by marriage. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rlhsd Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/644.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: FamilySearch has placed the Calif 1852 Census online. They are not quite done with it yet since the images are not yet available. To access it: 1. Go to www.familysearch.org. 2. Create a free user id if you don't already have one, and log in. 3. Select "USA, Canada, and Mexico" from the Browse by Location list. 4. Select "Census and Lists" on the subsequent screen. 5. Then select "California, State Census, 1852". Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KevinHolmes40 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/645.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My website http://holmesfamilyireland.blogspot.com/ Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RBestrom7380 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/643.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: When you post, post the link to your family tree. It really helps volunteers to see the "big" picture of what you have already found. In this way, you won't get suggestions that have no relevance to actual. http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1403987/person/-1948139926?ssrc= I found your tree after doing much of below, so there is info you already have. First, a bit of history (which you probably know): The great California Gold Rush began in 1848 bringing in large scale immigration from the US into this land of Mexico. California became a State on 9/9/1850, just after the 1850 Census where John is found in Illinois. So, at what point between 1850 and the CA State Census 1852 did he pack up and head out to CA? That might not be found. Sierra County itself was formed in 1852 from parts of Yuba County. This complicates matters as just where did the enumerator come ? A Sierra County webside identifies some 16,000 miners came into the area between 1848 and 1860. There are many ghost towns as the population diminished. --Based on your profile and love of history and travel, I seriously doubt that you need any help in finding information and history. Your comment on indication of specific town or camp is the main problem with this enumeration. John Ontes is on a page dated 13 August 1852. Page one of this set is dated 1 June, with hundreds of "miners" in between. The Enumerator was Francis Anderson, but he doesn't show up on the transcription, but there are MANY pages where the name is missing. There are five Andersons in Sierra Co in the US Census. The manner and means of the enumeration is extremely important to identify just what these persons were doing and where. I can't see an enumerator wandering about on horseback, or walking, and just going up to every person he sees for the count...all through Sierra County. Was there a method used? Did the enumerator go into hotels, saloons and other establishments for information? Did he just wait for mule trains or basic routes to bring them in? Yes, there is no identification of where these persons were located. And, there were hundreds of "miners" Were they all! individually working their own areas, or were they working large mines for a wealthy mine owner? As far as John, how was he enumerated, how long had he been there, set up or just passing through, lumped as being a miner with the rest? --One potential clue might come from the writing of Thomas Anderson. John Contes is enumerated last on page 106(Ancestry's listing). On page 111 is written a report on the mountains of Sierra County, and also a listing of population of various towns. This person's writing style makes it difficult to read, as does the quality of the image; but, you may obtain some idea of where he may have enumerated. I also looked for anyone being a Rancher to compare to the BLM land patents, but no land patents were issued in Sierra County that early. As far as a permanent record of claims, there could be, otherwise that comment made is totally speculation without knowledge of that area in that time frame, or the systems in place to record claims. However, based on the number of miners flooding the area, I would doubt you would find one for him just based on a statistical average of "luck." But, it will take someone with knowledge of that area, that time period and the agencies available. As far as a death record, I would NOT pay money for a search of a death record in Sierra County for several reasons. One being he died in Mendocino County per your own records. The Bureau of Land Management has a database of land patents issued under the Homestead Act: http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/search/default.aspx#searchTabIndex=0&searchByTypeIndex=0 identifies William Ontis obtaining 40 acres of land in Mendocino County on 4/5/1909. In the 1900 Census he was living at Anderson, Mendocino Co, CA, born July 1867. Jane Ontis was living at Rohnerville, Humboldt Co. In the 1910 Census, William was still at Anderson; Jane is not listed. I can show you how to find the location of this land via topo maps on the Internet if interested. Ron Bestrom Tacoma, WA Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: judyartley53 Surnames: Ontis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/643.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, Mining claims in the early days weren't organized enough to have a permanent record of them. Many were claimed, claims were jumped and the original filer was never captured in the records. The Sierra County California USGenWeb site, www.cagenweb.com/sierra/ tells about the history of the County with many links to other web sites. Also cagenweb.com/sierra/Record_Collections.html has more information. In 1880 he, Jane and family are living in Cloverdale, Sonoma, California. John Outis [how appears on Census] b. IL, 50, sheep rancher. Jane, b. NC, 40. William, b. CA, 12. Mary, b. CA, 11. Effie, b. CA, 8. You can contact the Clerk-Recorder, sierracounty.ws/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_us... and ask them to look up his death info. They charge a fee. Successful Searching! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KevinHolmes40 Surnames: Quinn Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/645/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great3 grandfather Richard Quinn's occupation was given in the 1867 marriage cert of his daughter as "gold digger". I have done a bit of digging and found a gold miner called Richard Quinn living in Poker Flat, Sierra County. He is on the 1880 census, the voter registers for 1869 & 1879 and the Sierra County, CA 1885 Directory (http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~shastaca/1885sierra.html). I cannot be sure but it seems possible that he is the right person. His daughter was married in Waterford Ireland and it is possible that the father left the family to find fortune in the Gold Rush/after the Irish Famine. Any help or direction would be appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mowardmail Surnames: Cooper, Sheehan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/294.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Christopher Columbus Cooper b:Oct 21, 1811 Livermore, ME d: Feb. 21, 1871 (age 59) Oak Ranch, Sierra Co, CA. He is listed in Census as Columbus Cooper. I have the family bible listing Lola (Cooper)and James Sheehan's children and their birth dates if you are interested. I am his great great grand daughter. I am interested in any info you have. Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: emmittmcclenfdon Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/338.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for the information Cory. Emmitt Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: corydpeterman Surnames: Lawrence Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/338.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am doing research for Dennis Lawrence for the Capitol Hotel. It was located on Main St. in Downieville where the Yuba Theatre is. I have pictures of when it burned down in 1936. -Cory Peterman Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.