Obituaries: Alan James 'A.J.' Johnson Today, Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m. at the Cedarville Community Church, the family and friends of Alan James 'A.J.' Johnson will gather to pay tribute to c d with accomplishments. Mr. Johnson passed away on October 12, 2003, at his Cedarville, Ca. home. He was 73. The Rev. Ben Zandstra will conduct the Memorial Service Born on April 3, 1930 in Brampton, North Dakota, his grandparents worked hard to provide for him and passed on values which would guide him in his journey through life. He stood for things larger than himself, even when standing for something that might cost him his agreeable way of life. He loved his country and what it stands for: freedom, brotherhood, and divine respect for any single life. He worked hard to succeed. For him this meant serving his country with the uniform of the United States Marine Corps. With his fellow countrymen he served America through war and peace. Along the way he met the love of his life, Emma Lu Mason, while in high school in Silver City, New Mexico. They married September 3, 1949 in St. Louis, Mo. and had 54 years together. They had four beautiful daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Mr. Johnson loved his years of rodeo, being a team roper and a Gold Card member of the PRCA since 1960 The Weatherby Gun Association gave special tribute to A.J. for his outstanding contribution to the development of the Youth Program. He obtained ranches upon which to hunt and expert instruction of their youth in the proper handling of firearms. He was an Honorary member of the Weatherby Gun Collectors Club A retired Marine, A.J. served from 1947 to 1968. He served two tours of duty in Korea. After he was critically wounded, shot six times by a sniper in Korea, he was left to die, but his love for his wife and strong will to live made him a survivor, and required 13 months in the hospital. He returned to active duty until 1968, when he retired He developed lung cancer and was a survivor. He was at Ground Zero when the atom bomb was being tested. As a result of his wounds and cancer, he had pain everyday without complaint. When he was asked how he was doing, he'd say "I'm just fine. If I was any better I would be a twin. Got both beet on the floor this morning. It is great to be alive." In his later years, he offered support and encouragement to those who were battling cancer. During his lifetime, A.J. was also a hydrologist at Camp Pendleton and was a Range Technician from 1976 until 1986 with the Bureau of Land Management in Cedarville. He had made Modoc County his home for the past 27 years, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, team roping and was known as a "Dead eye squirrel shooter." Among his meritorious awards were: rifle expert, Purple Heart and Presidential Citation Unit, one star; two star, Good Conduct; three star, American Defense Ribbon; three star Korean Service Ribbon; United Nations Ribbon; Korean Presidential Citation and Bronze Star "V" for valor. A.J. had recorded two hundred twenty thousand one hundred and ninety-four squirrel kills, thus earning him the title "Dead eye squirrel shooter" in the Valley In December of 2001, he was honored by his Bureau of Land Management co-workers, with a surprise banquet to honor him with his Korean War Medal and special awards. His friends came from far to honor him. A.J. was very honored by this special act He was preceded in death by his daughter Laura Hill, grandparents, parents and sister LaYvonne He is survived by his wife Emma Lu Johnson of Cedarville, Ca.; daughters Karlene Johnson of Cedarville; Theresa Meyette of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Christine Fernane and husband James of San Diego; brothers John Johnson and wife Mabel of Cedarville; Tim McLaughlin and wife Rosemary of Spokane, Wash.; sister Ardith Egelston and husband Fred of South Dakota; grandchildren Byron Johnson and wife Christine of Oceanside, Ca,; Alana Schultz and husband Sam of Cedarville; April Bonilla and husband Xavier of Cedarville; Daniel Hill and Michelle Hill of Cedarville, Jesse Fernane of Florida, Michael Fernane and Kayleigh Palumbo of San Diego and William of Fresno; great-grandchildren Daylan, Sierra, Logan, Madison, Yessenia, April and numerous nieces and nephews Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedarville Community Church, the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice. Inurnment will be at the Cedarville Cemetery. Ernest Eaton Ernest G. Eaton, age 78, died July 29, 2003 at his home in West Richland, Wash. A long-time resident of Lake City, Eaton lived in Washington since moving there from Cedarville in 2001. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 20, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake City, Calif. Cemetery Jim Knauss Jim Knauss passed away Oct. 11, 2003 in Davis, Ca. A service will be held at a future date. ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Riihle - - Ruhle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/680 Message Board Post: I am looking for information about Gottlieb F.Riihle,72yrs.in 1930 census,who worked in Englwood mill as cleaner. He lived in the Weed Savory Hotel-1930?I need to know where he went after that ,or if he died there. He was my grandfather ,and was known as Frederick "fred" Ruhle in 1900 , when he was with his family in San Benito Co. Ca. Please respond - - - gene Lamont gene@cal.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mello Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.co.uk/mbexec/msg/5538/XW.2ADI/20.23.1 Message Board Post: Hi Joanne ~ Would you E Mail me at: BarbieJHz@aol.com.....I want to ask you about Mello surname.....thanks!

Greetings, once more, I recently posted a notice of recent obliteration of the El Dorado House Cemetery. The photos of the recent clearing activity do not properly show what those of us who have seen the Bentley-Parmeter family plot at the cemetery, know it to look like. I have posted additional photographs that were taken at a clean up of the Bentley-Parmeter plot in October of 2000. To access the Before and After photos of the clean up day, go to the following link: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ca/state/Bentley-Parmeter_Plot_CleanUp.htm (These photos may be slow in loading.) The clean up was sponsored by the El Dorado County Pioneer Cemeteries Commission. Their website is at www.usgennet.org/usa/ca/county/eldorado1. Regards, Sue Silver, State Coordinator California Saving Graves www.usgennet.org/usa/ca/state/

This was on the NORCAL list. May be of interest to someone! Joanne Joanne A. Smith Mello jomello@hitechnetworks.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Betty Loose" <betty@unisette.com> To: <NORCAL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2003 7:16 AM Subject: Silas R Howe > Sacramento Bee Saturday Evening Oct. 30, 1858 > > Killed - A telegram to the Union says, that Silas R. Howe, 25 years of age, > from McHenry county, illinois, was killed at Yreka, on October 28th, by the > caving or a drift in which he was working. > > > Sacramento Daily Union Saturday Morning Oct. 30, 1858 > > Fatal Accident at Yreka > Yreka, October 29th > > A man by the name of Silas R. Howe was killed by the caving of a drift this > evening, at half-past 4 o'clock. It was in the claim of Bradshaw, Doll & > Co., at the head of Miner street, in this city. He was totally buried by a > flake about fifteen feet wide falling from the top of the drift. He was > about 25 years of age, and was from McHenry county, Illinois. Two other men > were in the same drift, but escaped unhurt. > > ______________________________

Just an FYI, I got a call from my sister-in-law today and they're looking into college scholarships. There are some scholarships out there for descendants whose ancestors were in various US wars. The ones she named were Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI and WWII. I don't know if there are others. Since we going to be facing this in a couple of years (say it isn't so), I now have a new focus, and I haven't done much on military records. Good Luck, Carol Native CA in TX Admin. of Callisch and Henrioulle Message Boards Searching for: Husband's Maternal lines: Callisch, Fiske, Leon, Henrioulle, Colby, Crocker, Sayler, Penney, Taylor, Lowe, Cavin, Laustalot, Van Lindt, Rymal, Beard Husband's Paternal lines: Weldon, Weaver My Maternal lines: Maynard, Dryer, Bence, Decker, Taylor My Paternal lines: Irving, Lewis, Cruttenden, Allen, Eldred

Obituaries: Derril Marion Hess Alturas resident Derril Marion Hess, 89, passed away from natural causes on October 2, 2003, in Murray, Utah. He had been staying with his daughter, Diana Jones, in West Jordan, Utah for several months. She had been caring for Derril and his wife during his last illnesses. Born February 11, 1914, near Canby, Ca., Derril graduated from Chico State College in 1935 with a teaching degree. He played football and basketball and boxed for Chico State. Because of the Depression, he could not find a teaching job. He returned to Modoc County and worked in the logging industry for Loveness Logging and in construction during World War II. After the war, he returned to Canby, and in 1946 started working for Cal Trans as a mechanic. Derril retired in 1972 and then worked for the Forest Service on Blue Mountain Lookout for nine years, with his wife. He loved to fish, camp, hunt and watch sports. He coached Little League and was a Scout Master in Canby in the late 40's and mid 50's. He also served as a Board member for Arlington Elementary School, Canby. Derril married Minerva C. Scott on October 8, 1935 in Minden, NV. They would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary yesterday. He is survived by the love of his life Minerva Hess of Alturas, sons Ernest Hess and wife Marilyn and Butch Hess and wife Sandra of Alturas, Ca.; daughters Diana and husband Paul Jones of West Jordan, Utah; Carla and husband Jay Cross of Discovery Bay, Ca.; Janice and husband Chuck Bishop of Quincy, Ca. and Kathy and husband Leland Ward of Palo Cedro, Ca. He is also survived by his sister, Oleita Wentzel of Alturas, a brother, Richard Hess and wife Lynn of Estacada, Ore., and 18 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. today, October 9 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alturas, with burial at the Alturas Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Robert Dustin JosZ Oliver Graveside services for Robert Dustin JosZ Oliver will be conducted by Pastor Curtis Barber on Friday, October 10 at 2 p.m. at the Alturas Cemetery. Robert Dustin JosZ Oliver, 22, of Alturas, Ca., was born into this world October 27, 1980. He moved onto the next, October 3, 2003. Robert was born to Russell and Lita Oliver in Ely, Nevada. A talented young man, he had made his mark on the world early in life. He was in such a hurry, he didn't wait for the doctor and had to be delivered by the nurse. The family then moved to Alturas, Ca. where he lived, loved and laughed for the 21 years that followed. Robert graduated from Modoc High School, Alturas in 1999. It was there he met his friend and companion for the next seven years, April Orosco, who became his wife on September 7, 2002. Growing up, Robert's interests included cars, trucks and art. He played football, wearing jersey '69' for Modoc High. By the time he was 18, he had restored a 1973 Pontiac Ventura, the "Grey Squirrel." A strapping young man with artistic talents, Robert had many fans of his amazing, but painful artwork. "There are really no words to describe Robert, and those who knew him will forever smile in memory of a much loved and cherished soul," say family members. Robert had been employed with Northstate Homes in Alturas. He accepted a position for promotion at Sierra Pacific Industries in Susanville on August 4, 2003, and was relocating to Susanville with his wife. An accident at the mill claimed him. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Jackie Duran and uncle Desi Duran. He is survived by his wife, April Oliver of Alturas, Ca.; his parents, Russell and Lita Oliver, Alturas, Ca.; sister Sharon Oliver, Alturas; grandparents Al Duran of Alturas, D.M. Merle and Jeavene Oliver of Prescott, Ariz. and many other loving family members and friends. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas is taking care of arrangements. Interment will be at the Alturas Cemetery. Condolences and memorials may be directed to April Oliver at 330 S. Danhauser, Alturas, Ca. 96101. Minnie Elizabeth Smith Graveside services for Minnie Elizabeth Smith, 91, of Red Bluff, Ca. will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, at Oak Hill Cemetery, with Rev. Susan E. Plucker of St. Peter's Episcopal Church officiating. Mrs. Smith died October 7, 2003, at her daughter's residence. Born May 26, 1912 in Red Bluff, Ca., she attended local schools and lived in Tehama County for many years. She then moved to Plumas and Modoc Counties where she was a homemaker and her husband worked for the County Road Department. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband Albert Smith, her son Harlan Smith, and grandson Wayne Smith. Her survivors include two daughters, Crystal Stone of Red Bluff and Audrey Stradley of Sacramento; four grandchildren: Cheryl Lance and Sandra Lingenfelter of Red Bluff, Susan McGaughran of Bozeman, Montana, and Becky Roden of Oregon. Arrangements are being handled by Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers, Red Bluff. ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Derril Marion Hess Derril Marion Hess, 89, Alturas, died Oct. 2, 2003, of natural causes in Murray, Utah. At the time of his death, he had been staying with his daughter Diana Jones in West Jordan, Utah, for several months. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Alturas. Interment will be at the Alturas Cemetery. Mr. Hess was born Feb. 11, 1914, near Canby, Calif. He graduated with a teaching degree from Cal State University at Chico in 1935. While there, he was a member of the football, basketball and boxing teams. He married Minerva C. Scott on Oct. 8, 1935, in Minden, Nev. Unable to find a teaching job after graduating from the university, he moved back to Modoc County and worked for Loveness Logging and in construction during World War II. After the war, he worked as a mechanic for Cal Trans from 1946 until retiring in 1972. He and his wife then worked for the Forest Service on Blue Mountain Lookout for nine years. Mr. Hess loved to go fishing, camping and hunting and watching sporting events. He coached Little League and was a scout master in Canby in the late 1940s and mid-1950s. He also served as a board member for Arlington Elementary School. Survivors include his wife Minerva Hess of Alturas; sons and daughters-in-law Ernest and Marilyn Hess and Butch and Sandra Hess of Alturas; daughters and sons-in-law Diana and Paul Jones of West Jordan, Carla and Jay Cross of Discovery Bay, Calif., Janice and Chuck Bishop of Quincy, Calif., and Kathy and Leland Ward of Palo Cedro, Calif.; sister Oleita Wentzel of Alturas; brother and sister-in-law Richard and Lynn Hess of Estacada; 18 grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Herald & News, Klamath Falls, Oregon - October 7, 2003 ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wright-VanDusen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/679 Message Board Post: Is there someone that has access to the newspapers in the Weed,Ca.area-?? I am seeking obits for my grandmother's 1st cousin,Laura Belle (VanDusen) Wright that died on 7 July 1949 and her husband,John Ed Wright who died on 2 March 1942 to determine if they left any children. They are buried in the North section of Winema Cem there in Weed,CA.per your online cemetery records listed under Weed. Any and all help would be Greatly appreciated. Harvey L Pearson

Hello all, A small cemetery in El Dorado County is in imminent danger of total obliteration. To see more about the EL DORADO HOUSE CEMETERY, the cemetery of an 1850s era roadhouse on the old Placerville to Sacramento Road (part of the original Immigrant Road for wagons coming into to California from over the Plains), go to this link: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ca/state/El_Dorado_House_Cemetery.htm There is also a page of photos showing what has recently occurred. If you have cemeteries in similar condition, I would certainly like to know about them. Sincerely, Sue Silver, State Coordinator California Saving Graves www.usgennet.org/usa/ca/state/

Descendants of Abraham Schneider 1 Abraham Schneider 1738 - 1828 .. +Maria Laufer 1742/43 - .. 2 Peter Sr Schneider 1780 - ...... +Maria Boss 1798 - ....... 3 Friedrich Schneider 1819 - ....... 3 Maria Schneider 1820 - ....... 3 Johann Jakob Schneider 1822 - ....... 3 Susanna Catharina Schneider 1823 - ....... 3 Peter Schneider 1825 - 1825 ....... 3 Peter Jr Schneider 1826 - 1900 ........... +Julie Cecilia Caroline Gaudard 1828 - ............ 4 Rudolf Arnold Schneider 1861 - ............ 4 Rudolf Gotlieb Schneider 1864 - 1941 ................ +Eveline Waller 1868 - ................ 5 Arnold Ruldolph Schneider 1887 - ................ 5 Harry Nelson Schneider 1890 - ................ 5 Jose' Christy Schneider 1893 - ................ 5 Bertha Eva Schneider 1896 - 1993 .................... +Chester Jay Gosney 1892 - 1966 ..................... 6 Hazel Mary Gosney ......................... +Thomas Edward Julian 1912 - 1938 ..................... *2nd Husband of Hazel Mary Gosney: ......................... +Robert Fletcher Coleman 1920 - 2001 .......................... 7 Daughter Coleman .............................. +Mr Potter ................ *2nd Husband of Bertha Eva Schneider: .................... +George Irvin Beckwith 1896 - ................ 5 James Allen Schneider 1899 - ............ 4 Berta Clara Schneider 1868 - ....... 3 Magdalena Schneider 1828 - ....... 3 Elisabeth Schneider 1830 - 1833 ....... 3 Gottlieb Schneider 1831 - ....... 3 Elisabeth Schneider 1833 - ....... 3 Margaritha Schneider 1835 - ....... 3 Samuel Schneider 1837 - ....... 3 Karl Schneider 1839 - Descendants of John Wesley Gosney 1 John Wesley Gosney 1865 - 1920 .. +Annie Millie Musgrave 1873 - 1946 .. 2 Chester Jay Gosney 1892 - 1966 ...... +Bertha Eva Schneider 1896 - 1993 ....... 3 Hazel Mary Gosney ........... +Thomas Edward Julian 1912 - 1938 ....... *2nd Husband of Hazel Mary Gosney: ........... +Robert Fletcher Coleman 1920 - 2001 ............ 4 Daughter Coleman ................ +Mr Potter .. 2 Clarence H Gosney 1896 - 1966 ...... +Bessie Fisher 1899 - 1976 .. 2 Ivan E Gosney 1900 - .. 2 John Gosney ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Obituaries: Ronald Frank Floyd Former Alturas, Ca. resident Ronald Floyd, 64, passed away in Othello, Washington on September 18, 2003. Ronald was born May 28, 1939 in Toppenish, Washington to Frank and Thelma (Woods) Floyd. Ronald graduated from Modoc High School in 1959. He married the love of his life, Rita Sykes, on June 18, 1965 in Alturas, Ca. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Othello, Washington. Ronald was a mechanic all of his working life. He enjoyed fixing everything for his family and friends. He loved to garden, especially on the grounds of the Nazarene Church and his rose gardens. He enjoyed driving, listening to Southern Gospel music and most of all, he enjoyed loving and teasing his grandchildren. Survivors include: his wife Rita, two daughters, Terry Mayada and her husband Jeff of Kennewick, Washington; and Cheryl McCort and her husband Brad of Moses Lake, Wash.; his mother Thelma of Othello, Wash.; brothers, Jack of Sedro Wooley, Wash. and Stan of Othello, Wash.; sisters Barbara Rouse of Bonanza, Or., and Linda Dilly of Othello, Wash. and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother Dwayne Floyd and infant daughter Ronna Lee Floyd. Funeral services were held on September 23, 2003 at the Nazarene Church of Othello, Wash. ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Greetings, As originally written SB 1059 included a provision that requires the county tax assessors to utilize a postcard method to contact cemetery authorities who file Cemetery Exemption Forms to receive tax exemption on cemetery properties. After the Bill was introduced I contacted the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee to inquire about adding something that might help prevent the historic cemeteries from being sold for delinquent taxes. Three years ago I had contacted Dean Andal of the Board of Equalization with the same request. With his help, we had started to work on developing some language that could be added to the Revenue and Tax Code. Someone at BOE dropped the ball and we never completed it. This time, however, the committee's consultant, Martin Helmke, and an attorney with the BOE, Rose Marie Kinnee, responded, and we were finally able to have something added that I hope will help, even if a little. It is not perfect, but it is a start. Since we did not have an existing definition for "historic cemetery", we chose to have this apply to cemeteries that began to be used previous to 1900. This, of course, includes a great many of the historic cemeteries in the state so that this new code section could feasibly apply to thousands of cemeteries. The sections within SB 1059 applicable to the cemeteries are 256.6 and 256.7, which reads as follows: 256.7. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 254, 256.5, and 256.6, an affidavit claiming the cemetery exemption, as provided for in subdivision (g) of Section 3 of Article XIII of the California Constitution and Section 204, is not required to be filed in order to receive the exemption for any cemetery that exists, or is discovered to exist, in the unincorporated area of a county for which the assessor is unable to identify the legal cemetery authority, as defined in Section 7018 of the Health and Safety Code, that may by law claim the exemption for that cemetery, if both of the following apply: (1) The cemetery was used by residents of the state prior to the year 1900. (2) The cemetery is no longer used for current or future interments. (b) Any tax, penalty, or interest imposed upon a cemetery subject to this section shall be canceled pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 4985) of Chapter 4 of Part 9, as if it had been levied or charged erroneously. Only time will tell if Sec. 256.7 will be of any benefit, but had it been in place in 1998 when the Cold Springs Cemetery in El Dorado County was about to be sold for delinquent taxes, perhaps the El Dorado County Pioneer Cemeteries Commission would not have had to claim "ownership" of that historic public cemetery through acceptance of a Quit Claim deed. In the past other historic cemeteries have been sold to satisfy delinquent property taxes. By law, the public acquired title to those cemeteries even though the boards of supervisors of the counties where they were situated did not officially claim the public's property. If your county has any "abandoned" cemeteries or cemeteries that may have no legal cemetery authority in attendance of it, you may want to contact your county tax assessor to advise that office that the cemetery may not be subject to taxation. Sue Silver, State Coordinator California Saving Graves www.usgennet.org/usa/ca/state/

Marlene, I have checked my files without any luck. Sorry. Also, Modoc did not become a county until 1873 the area was still part of Siskiyou County. In hopes that another researcher might be of assistance, I am forwarding your email to both Modoc & Siskiyou groups. Billie ----- Original Message ----- From: <MarleneMflinger@aol.com> To: <modoc@rh2o.com> Cc: <MarleneMflinger@aol.com> Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 1:58 PM Subject: (no subject) > Hi Bill I am looking for anything on Judson A Marsh He lived in > Modoc co. at the age of 20 which I am guessing to be about 1850-55 He > married a Minerva Martindale, later married her sister Missouri Martindale, > had two sons J. C. Marsh 1872 and Harry R. Marsh 1878 > Harry was my grandfather - Judson was the son of > Charles Pantier Marsh who was the son of John Marsh a pioneer in Cal. > Thank you for any help >

Hello, >From time to time I will be forwarding announcements regarding activities for historic cemeteries. Sacramento County will be holding multiple memorial dedications this next weekend. For more information, please use this link: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ca/state/Sac_Memorial_Dedication.htm Please send your questions to the email address listed on the announcement. Two years ago, the Board of Supervisors of Sacramento County created the Cemetery Advisory Committee under the Office of the Coroner. The Committee reports directly to the Board of Supervisors and advises the board on the needs of the historic cemeteries in the county. If you have time to attend these dedications, I'm sure you will find it worthwhile. Sincerely, Sue Silver, State Coordinator California Saving Graves

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sweet Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XW.2ADI/678 Message Board Post: Looking for further info on: C.B. Sweet-father 1831 Margret (Cunningham) - mother 1830 Australian born Children: Valentine 1863 George 1865 Elizabeth 1867 Susie 1869* great-grandmother-married Otis Butler-Oakland Henry 1871 Looking for any and all info Thank you

Obituaries: Dorothy Acosta Cervantes A celebration of long-time Modoc resident Dorothy Ann Acosta Cervantes' past life and rebirth of her new life will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, Alturas, immediately following her graveside service on Friday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. at Alturas Cemetery. The Rev. Patrick Henry of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Alturas, will conduct the services. Dorothy passed away of natural causes on September 19, 2003 at Alturas, Calif. She was 79. A resident of Modoc for the past 63 years, she was born Dorothy Ann Acosta in Anaheim, Calif. on February 6, 1924. She graduated from Modoc High School in Alturas, Calif. A hard worker all her life, when she had time, she loved to hunt and fish. Dorothy looked forward to and regularly attended the monthly Teapot Fellowship luncheon in Alturas, which she thoroughly enjoyed with her friends. During her life, she was a mill worker, a telephone operator and railroad dispatcher and worked in the housekeeping department at Warnerview Convalescent Hospital in Alturas. She is survived by her soul mate Henry Martinez of Alturas, Calif.; sisters Mary Acosta, Dunsmuir, Calif., Camilla Alverez of Klamath Falls, Ore., Margaret Ortez of Sherman, Texas; brothers Lawrence Acosta, Ione, Calif., Roy Acosta, Sacramento, Calif., Julian Acosta, Sacramento and numerous nieces and nephews. Susie Haase Murphey Long-time Surprise Valley resident Susie Haase Murphey passed away September 21, 2003 at Modoc Medical Center's Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas, CA. Mrs. Murphey had been a resident at the center for several years and celebrated her 100th birthday there in 2000, with family and friends. Mrs. Murphey was 103. Born July 7, 1900 in Hollister, CA, she was the daughter of Gustave and Elizabeth Haase. At the age of 15, she moved with her family to "Sunrise," Nevada, a forgotten town between Duck Flat and Gerlach, Nevada. In 1918, they moved to Surprise Valley, where she met and married Ernest (Bill) Murphey on July 3, 1920. Together they homesteaded land in Little High Rock until 1925, when they moved to Eagleville, California. In 1946, they retired from the ranch and moved to Cedarville, where Mrs. Murphey lived until 1993. She is survived by her son Laurence E. Murphey of Fountain Valley, Ca.; daughter Kathleen Murphey Benner of Klamath Falls, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Murphey; sister Louisa Tibbitts of Chico, Ca.; brothers William Adolph Haase of Olympia, Wash. and Fredrick Haase of Sacramento, Ca. Graveside services will be held at the Eagleville Cemetery today, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. Kerr Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Margie L. Nield Margie L. Nield died after a lengthy illness in Alturas, California on September 19, 2003, a day prior to her 82nd birthday. Born Margie Kuziak on September 20, 1921, in Canada, her family moved to Chico, California when she was an infant. She spent her childhood in Chico and resided there until her marriage to George Nield on June 23, 1940. They shared a marriage of forty years and had four children. They lived throughout Northern California, Oregon and Idaho, but returned most often to Alturas and Modoc, which Marge considered her true home. Mrs. Nield worked at a variety of occupations during her marriage, but primarily as a homemaker. George preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Nield is survived by her children, Georgia Templeton of Susanville, Helen McKee, Susan Bagwell, and James Nield, all of Alturas. Grandchildren, Bob McKee, Debbie Mason, Brian McKee, Dave Nield, Ken Templeton, Trudy Nield, Laura Shinn, Mike Bagwell, Jeff Nield, and several great-grandchildren also mourn her passing. One sister, Ruth Burnett of Jefferson City, Missouri survives. Her sister Louise, and brother William preceded her in death. At her request, no services are planned. Diane Marie Stomski Diane Marie Stomski of Alturas, passed away from cancer on September 13, 2003, with her family at her side at a Redding, Calif. hospital. She was 50. Born Diane Marie Delangis on October 8, 1952, in Montreal, Canada, her family moved to Hacienda Heights in Southern California, when Diane was just a year old. For over 18 years, she had lived and worked as a hairdresser in Alturas, Calif. and was the owner and operator of Modoc Hair Studio, located in her home. She is survived by her son Chuck Delangis of Henderson, Nevada; daughter Marlana Stomski, 16, of Empire Farms, Nevada; sister Francine Brissette of Baltimore, Maryland and brother Richard Delangis of West Covina, Calif. Per Diane's advance request, no services will be held. Friends are welcome to her inurnment at 10 a.m. today, September 25 at Alturas Cemetery, Alturas, Calif. Remembrances may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Redding Field Office, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002. ~~~~~~ Billie C. Reynolds Anita "Jean" Waters-Reynolds (Family Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com (Modoc County Genealogy) http://www.rh2o.com/modoc/ --- Our outgoing mail is checked by Norton AntiVirus.

Hello, Since 2000 I have been involved in trying to get California legislation enacted that will help the plight of our state's historic cemeteries. In 2000 a Bill was introduced and passed both houses of the legislature (only 5 NOE votes) that would have created the California Historic Cemetery Commission. That commission would have cost almost nothing but would have contributed greatly to the review and assessment of the status of our historic graveyards. In the Fall of 2000, GOVERNOR GRAY DAVIS vetoed the Bill even though his office had been consulted as to the Governor's preferences on how the Bill should have been framed. Lately I have been working on portions of existing Bills to ensure that the needs of the historic cemeteries that could be addressed through such Bills are considered. I will be sending out information on a couple of items once they are signed by Governor Davis - if they are not also vetoed by him.... If there are any of you who see a need that may need additional legislation in order to assist the historic cemeteries, please contact me direct at ssilver1951@jps.net. I will try to advise you or otherwise determine if or how such legislation might be addressed. I'd like to thank those who in the past have sent me emails of support. Our California ancestors all repose in California cemeteries. The vast majority of the cemeteries in the state are historic and pre-date the 20th century. It is important that we provide protection and preservation of these places of rest. Together we can make a difference. Sincerely, Sue Silver, State Coordinator California Saving Graves www.usgennet.org/usa/ca/state/

Dear Everyone: I'm looking for information on the family of ROBERT CALCAGNINO, who died on January 13, 1936, in Mt. Shasta. He was born in New York, where he married ELLEN JEPSON(JEFSON?). They had at least one child, Laurence J. - who died in 1911. I am curious as to whether there may have been other children. Also - Robert's death certificate indicates he was a farmer who had owned his own farm (presumably at County Road, Mt. Shasta). Has anyone any ideas about how I might find more information about his farm - what sort of farm it was, etc?? Many thanks for any advice. Lee Cognetta New York

Pamela, Sorry to say that I do not have any information, so I am posting you query also to the local counties around Modoc in hopes another researcher may have some information. Best of Luck, Billie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pamela K. Schmidt" <xaipete49@sbcglobal.net> To: <modoc@rh2o.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2003 11:51 AM Subject: modoc indian war > I'm looking for information on a George Fox Kelley who fought in the > Modoc Indian War. My father told me that he died (1884) as a result of > an injury from this war. He was a resident of Lassen County > (Susanville, HoneyLake region). His wife's name was Emily. They had > three living children, Frank Anson, Clarence G., and Edgar A. >