BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - APRIL 5, 1894 LIST OF LETTERS. List of letters remaining in the Post Office at Bieber, uncalled for, for the month ending March 31, 1894. McGREGOR, Mrs. Mattie. MOREHOUSE, Albert. REYNOLDS, Rev. G. W. SIMONDS, H. K. (3) SYMONDS, Hazen K. (2) BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MAY 3, 1894 DIED McCLASKEY - In Susanville, Cal., April 22, 1894, Calvin McClaskey, a native of Ohio, aged 85 years and 29 days. WOODMANSEE - In San Francisco, Cal., April 26, 1894, Charles Franklin Woodmansee, aged 39 years. BORN DOBYNS - In Susanville, Cal., April 22, 1894, to the wife of George R. Dobyns, a son. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MAY 10, 1894 Mrs. Wm. Packwood and Miss Amelia Boyd wish to announce to the public that after the first of May they will be prepared to do dress-making and millinery at reasonable rates. BORN Theodore Renner of Stone Coal valley was here yesterday and tells us that St. Peter forgot the "gates" again. This time it is a bouncing big Democratic boy, May 3rd. Theodore is spoken of for Supervisor from this district. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MAY 17, 1894 BORN FALL RIVER MILLS Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Rucker, a boy, May 15th. Born to Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Whipple, a boy, May 15th. DIED DAVIS - At Anderson Cal., May 10, 1894, Nancy Allen Davis, aged 74 years. - Deceased leaves two sons and their families to mourn her death, R. H. Elmore of Red Bluff and W. W. Elmore of Bieber. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MAY 24, 1894 BORN Born to the wife of Levi Brown, May 20, 1894, a fine big boy. (Lookout News). AYERS - Near Bieber, Cal., May 18, 1894, to the wife of Myron J. Ayers, a daughter. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MAY 31, 1894 BORN WEINCKE - Near Janesville, Cal., May 6, 1894, to the wife of H. Weincke, a daughter. DIED MYERS - In Lookout, Cal., May 27, 1894, Edith Catherine, beloved daughter of James R. and Eveline Myers, aged 12 years, 10 months and 16 days. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - JUNE 7, 1894 BORN VAN MALE - In Bieber, Cal., June 5, 1894, to the wife of J. J. Van Male, a son. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - JUNE 14, 1894 MARRIED BROWN - BLACK - In Susanville, Cal., June 3, 1894, Albert Brown and Mattie E. Black. DIED MORGAN - In Susanville, June 1, 1894, Charles h. Morgan, a native of Illinois, aged about 65 years. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - JUNE 21, 1894 BORN Born to the wife of Lester Herrick at Potter, May 29th, a son. Lester is happy and the wife and babe doing well. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - JUNE 28, 1894 DIED Frank Glover, aged 54 years, died suddenly of heart disease at McCoys sheep ranch, near Dry valley, on June 18th. GLOVER - At Grasshopper Valley, Lassen Co., Cal., June 18, 1894, Frank Glover, aged 54 years. MARRIED JACKSON - MURRER - At Willow Creed, Lassen Co., Cal., June 20, 1894, Alfred J. Jackson and Miss Rosa Murrer. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - JULY 5, 1894 Chas Ball, who was the cause of Miss Bentle committing suicide at Amedee a short time ago, was fined $200 for disturbing the peace. He paid the fine. BORN Born to the wife of H. P. Read, July 2d, a son. WATSON - Near Bieber, Cal., July 4, 1894, to the wife of Milton Watson, a daughter. READ - In Lookout, Cal., July 2, 1894, to the wife of H. P. Read, a son. DeWITT - At Tule Confederacy, Lassen Co., Cal., June 15, 1894, to the wife of Geo. O. DeWitt, a daughter. SIFFORD - Near Susanville, Cal., June 25, 1894, to the wife of Thos. Sifford, a daughter. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - JULY 12, 1894 The Alturas Herald says that Miss Brown, the lady who was has been teaching the Indian school near Canby, was married by contract to an Indian, at the residence of Mrs. Marsh, Alturas. (The Indian may be a Sam Springer). MARRIED BERRY - HUTCHINGS - At Amedee, Cal., June 28, 1894, O. M. Berry and Miss Annice Hutchings. BORN ODETTE - In Susanville, Cal., July 2, 1894, to the wife of Chas. A. Odette, a son. WALES - At Buntingville, Cal., June 15, 1894, to the wife of G. R. Wales, a son. RAGER - At Riverside, Lassen Co., Cal., July 1, 1894, to the wife of Thos. Rager, a daughter. DIED VAN LOAN - At Madeline, Cal., June 30, 1894, Mrs. E. Van Loan, aged about 28 years. ~~~~~~ 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.

HARRIET BEECHER STOWE How She Was Once Not Escorted Home From a Railroad Station. "Speaking of bad breaks," said the lawyer, "Jack Berkley", a friend of mine, was telling me the other night of an experience of his, which he looks upon as a record breaker. "He was attending college during the time that Professor Stowe occupied a chair at Bowdoin, and one stormy night the learned gentleman, being loath to leave his comfortable quarters, asked Jack if he wouldn't go down to the station to meet Mrs. Stowe. Jack didn't know the lady, but be willingly accepted the honor of escorting so great a celebrity as Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe and hastened down through the snow and sleet to wait for the train. After a time he presented himself before the professor without the expected guest. "Where is she?" demanded that gentleman. "She didn't come, sir," said Jack. "Oh, but I know she did. She wrote me she was coming, and Mrs. Stowe never disappoints me," was the very positive answer. "'But, sir,' protested Jack, 'there was only one person got off the train, and that was an old Irish woman.'" "'Strange,' mused the professor, 'What can have happened to her?'" At that moment there was a knock at the door, and Mrs. Stowe entered. "'Aha!' exclaimed the professor gleefully. 'There you are! I sent this young gentleman down for you, and he protested you did not come.'" "I think I remember seeing him, too," said Mrs. Stowe. "Poor Jack! The cold perspiration stood upon his brow. He had taken the immortal author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' for an old Irish woman. 'He stammered out something and fled. He never could look Professor Stowe in the face after that.' "Mrs. Stowe never cared much for dress," said a woman present. "I dare say, as it was a stormy night, she had paid less attention than usual to her personal appearance." 'A friend of mine who knew her very well one day asked her if she preferred white stockings to colored ones. She spoke of it because Mrs. Stowe's white hosiery was very noticeable with her black gown. "No,' said the author, 'I don't know that I do.' 'You are wearing white today,' said my friend. 'Not at all,' said Mrs. Stowe, putting out a foot clothed in a black stocking.' 'But the other foot has a white one,' persisted my friend. 'Mrs. Stowe quickly investigated.' 'Why, so it has,' she laughed. 'Well, I suppose I didn't pick up mates,' and unconcernedly changed the subject.'-New York Recorder. Printed in BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - February 15, 1894. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MARCH 22, 1894 DEATH Geo. W. Long, formerly of Dixie Valley, died in Susanville last Thursday after a month's illness. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - APRIL 5, 1894 MARRIED LAUFMAN - MOODY - In Susanville, Cal., March 18, 1894, J. B. Laufman and Miss Ethel Moody. BORN PENNIG - At Spanish Springs, Cal., March 18, 1894, to the wife of A. Pennig, a son. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - APRIL 12, 1894 BORN Born to the wife of Fred Kasper, April 6th, a son. The babe died and was buried in Lookout cemetery next day. HOLCOMB - Near Bieber, Cal., April 6, 1894, to the wife of A. O. Holcomb, a daughter, weight 10LBS. LONG - Near Susanville, Cal., March 31, 1894, to the wife of A. J. Long, a daughter. RANKER - In Susanville, Cal. March 29, 1894, to the wife of E. A. Ranker, a daughter. DIED HOLCOMB - Near Bieber, Cal., April 5, 1894, Stephen Nathaniel Holcomb, a native of California, aged 41 years, 10 months, and 9 days. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - APRIL 19, 1894 BORN FAIRCHILD - At Milford, Cal., April 9, 1894, to the wife of T. M. Fairchild, a son. DAVIE - In Susanville, Cal., April 7, 1894, to the wife of G. B. Davie, a daughter. LONG - At Red Rock, Cal., April 4, 1894, to the wife of Geo. A. Long, a son. RAMSEY - In Susanville, Cal., April 7, 1894, to the wife of T. A. Ramsey, a daughter. DIED WALKER - At Red Rock, Cal., April 9, 1894, David Walker, a native of Scotland, aged about 54 years. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - APRIL 26, 1894 MARRIED SPENCER - RAKER - In Sacramento, Cal., April 15, 1894, Fred C. Spencer and Miss Hattie Raker, both of Susanville. ~~~~~~ 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: David Arlen Jones David Arlen Jones of Thom's Creek Estates, Modoc County, passed away at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA on August 11, 2003, at the age of 48 years. The 23-year resident of Modoc, had graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach, CA and entered the U.S. Army as a young man. Known as "Davey" to his family, he enjoyed tinkering on cars and was mechanically inclined. He was born on January 24, 1955 in Long Beach, California. Private family services were held Saturday, August 16 at Thom's Creek. Mr. Jones is survived by his mother Ethel M. Kawagoe of Alturas, CA; stepfather Frank Kawagoe of Alturas; sister Dawn E. Myers of Alturas; brothers Michael Jones of Anaheim, Larry Jones of Alturas and Paul Jones of Alturas; step-brother Randy Kawagoe of Alturas; three nephews Harry Stanford, William Regis and Michael Jones and niece Elaine Jones, all of Klamath Falls, Oregon; 10 great-nephews and seven great-nieces. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, Redding Field Office, 3290 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA 96002. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of arrangements. Ellis W. Lacy Alturas resident Ellis W. Lacy passed away in Alturas, CA. on August 7, 2003 at the age of 91. Born in Phoenix, Oregon on February 23, 1912, he completed the eighth grade and entered into military service joining the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Lacy's duty was in the Pacific arena as a Private First Class. During his 45 years in Modoc County, he worked in lumber mills including the White Pine and Calendor Mills in Alturas, CA. He enjoyed fishing and craft hobbies as well as his daily walks. His wife Ruby preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister Lorraine C. Ball of Montague, CA and brother Virgil Lacy of Medford, Oregon. Kerr Mortuary in Alturas was in charge of arrangements. George Bernard Basaras, Jr Long-time Surprise Valley resident George Bernard Basaras, Jr., passed away August 16, 2003 at the Surprise Valley Hospital in Cedarville. He was 57 years of age. Born in Alturas, California on May 1, 1946, to George, Sr. and Anna (Fox) Basaras, George, Jr. grew up and lived his entire life in Cedarville, CA. He graduated from Surprise Valley High School in 1964. During his life, he worked for various sheep ranches, along with his father. At one time, he was involved with the Cedarville Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. "George had a good heart and would help anyone who asked for help," describes his sister Catherine "Kay" Thurston of Alturas. He was a good son, brother, uncle and friend. George was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna, and his sister Bernice. He is survived by his sister Catherine "Kay" Thurston and her husband Bob of Alturas; nieces Bernice Norris and family of Klamath Falls, Oregon; Susan Samsel and family of Klamath Falls, OR; nephew Tom Thurston of Las Vegas, Nevada and a very special friend, Terry Williams of Cedarville. Catholic and private graveside services were held in Cedarville on Wednesday, August 20. Kerr Mortuary of Alturas was in charge of arrangements. William ÔBill' Harold Toney Former Lake City, Calif. resident William "Bill" Harold Toney of Phoenix, Oregon passed away Thursday, July 17, 2003 at his home. He was 80. A funeral mass was held Wednesday at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church in Ashland, Oregon. Entombment followed at Resthaven Mausoleum Ashland's Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Toney was born September 25, 1922 in Lake City, California to Harry James Toney and the former Josephine Elizabeth Quirk. On May 27, 1941, in Reno, Nevada, he married the former Edna Mary Darst. They moved to Ashland in 1955 from Lakeview, Oregon. Mr. Toney worked for the city of Ashland as sexton of the Mountain View Cemetery. He retired in 1986. His wife preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 1998. Mr. Toney was a member of Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting and traveling in recreational vehicles. He is survived by eight sons, David of Ashland, OR; Larry of Phoenix, OR.; Harry Toney, Dayton; Mike, Springfield; Pat and Ron, Molala; Jeff of Milwaukie and Tom of Denver; five daughters, Cindy Ramp, Medford; Julie Brazil, La Pine; Julienne Dow, Las Vegas; Louis Meredith, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Mary Viglione, Denver; four brothers, Ervin of Ashland; Kesner of Fort Bidwell, CA; John of Sacramento; Jimmy Odbert of Redding; four sisters, Kathleen Baker and Virginia Grove of Cedarville, CA.; Mildred Johnstone, Red Bluff and Carolyn Joines, Las Vegas; 37 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home in Ashland, was in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~ 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.

BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - February 8, 1894 BORN Born to the wife of Fred H. Roberts, a bouncing big girl. Clark Johnson says Fred is doing well. MARRIED Miss Julia Osborn, daughter of T. W. Osborn, who formerly resided at Lookout, was recently married at Valencia, Cal., to a man by the name of Small, also, Miss Fannie Haston, daughter of John H. Haston who resided here several years ago, was recently married in Woodland to a man named Webber. May their Web never grow Small. Life will be up hill from this on, but we hope that it will prove smooth. SMALL - OSBORN - In San Francisco, Cal., Feb. 1. 1894, by Rev. Dillie, Frank Small, of San Francisco and Miss Julia E. Osborn, formerly of Lookout, Modoc Co., Cal. DIED HEATON - In Ono, Cal., Jan. 21, 1894, Emma E. Heaton, aged 25 years, 11 months, and 11 days. Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Heaton was born on Clover Creek, Shasta Co., Feb. 10, 1868, and was married to Geo. D. Heaton July 21, 1886. She died at our home in Ono, Sunday, Jan. 21, 1894, at one o'clock, after an illness of one week. She had just come up from her home at Anderson the week previous on a visit to us, and on her way took a severe cold which settled into pneumonia, and to which she finally succumbed. She leaves a loving husband, four children, (two of them twins), three sisters and three brothers to mourn her loss, which is almost unbearable. Sister, thou wast mild and lovely, Gentle as a summer breeze, Pleasant as the air of evening, When it floats among the trees. Dearest sister, thou hast left us, Here thy loss we deeply feel. But 'tis God who hath bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. HEATON- In Ono, Cal., Jan. 22, 1894, Elma Elizabeth Heaton, Aged 1 month and 23 days. Our little darling twin girl was called from us after suffering two days with pneumonia. Sleep on in thy beauty, Thou sweet angel child, By sorrow unblighted, By sin undefiled. Like the dove of the ark, Thou hast flown to thy rest, >From the wild sea of strife To the home of the blest. HEATON- In Ono, Cal.,Jan. 28, 1894, George Elmo Heaton, aged 2 months. Again death invaded our home and took from us our little darling twin boy. Another little lamb has gone To dwell with Him who gave; Another little darling babe Is sheltered in the grave. God needed one more angel child Amidst His shining band, And so he bent with loving smile And clasped our darling's hand. The mother and babes were interred in the cemetery at Ono, where we now have six loved ones at rest. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - February 15, 1894 MARRIED We learn from a private letter that Mr. John Rich and Miss May Osdorn (I believe the name is Osborn), both of Santa Cruz County, were recently married. Miss May is a daughter of Martin Osborn who formerly resided here. May they always be Rich. "Love laughs at locksmiths" is an old saying exemplified in the marriage of Jimmy Howell to Mary Turnbull, Feb. 11, 1894, Rev. Geo. W. Howell officiating. We hope that maternal forgiveness will prevail, and the road over life's sea, be smooth and prosperous for the "happy twain." DIED FALL RIVER MILLS - DEATH Brown - W. W. Brown and wife buried their beautiful little daughter four years of age, who died of spinal meningitis. The entire neighborhood mourns her loss, which was most unexpected. Antone Munche died last Friday after a lingering illness.(Feb. 9th, 1894) FALL RIVER MILLS - BIRTH Born to the wife of S. Garrison, a boy, Feb. 3rd, 1894 Born to the wife of J. S. Craig, a girl, Feb. 9th, 1894. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - February 22, 1894 MARRIED Gibbins - Rachford - In Alturas, Feb. 15th, 1894, I. W. Gibbins to Miss May Rachford. Enhorning - Harrison - At Buntingville, Lassen Co., Cal., Feb. 11, 1894, Olof H. Enhorning and Miss Sophia Harrison. BORN JOHNSON - Near Adin, Feb. 17th, 1894, to the wife of P. W. Johnson, a son. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MARCH 1, 1894 MARRIED Wemple - Decious - Near Milford, Cal., Feb. 17, 1894, J. C. Wemple and Mis Libbie Decious. BORN Hunsinger - In Susanville, Cal., Feb. 22, 1894, to the wife of C. A. Hunsinger, a son. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MARCH 8, 1894 FALL RIVER MILLS - BIRTH Born to the wife of Toney Miller, a girl, March 2nd, 1894. Born to the wife of Dr. Rowley, a boy, Feb. 15th, 1894. BORN ANDRESEN - In Bieber, Cal., Mar. 4, 1894, to the wife of John Andresen, a daughter. PAGE - At North Yamhill, OR., Feb. 24, 1894, to the wife of W. H. Page, a son. DIED Roney - At Hillside, near Bieber, Cal., on the morning of March 5th, 1894, Rachel Jane, only daughter of W. h. and Mattie D. Roney, aged 1 year and 6 days. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MARCH 15, 1894 MARRIED The Colusa Sun of March 3rd, says that Ed Smith and Miss Mattie Sherer were married in Woodland, Saturday. Miss Sherer is a sister of Mrs. John Craig and a niece of D. Sherer of Stone Coal. BORN Born to the wife of Prof. J. M. McCoy, March 4th, 1894, 7 ½ lbs of baby girl. The Prof. Is a long headed patrician, as he says that he is preparing for the time when women will pilot the Ship of State, ride on the front seat and wield the wand of universal and untrammeled suffrage. HERRICK - Near Pitville, March 8th, 1894, to the wife of David Herrick, a ten pound girl. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MARCH 22, 1894 BORN STANLEY - At Cedarville, Cal., March 10, 1894, to the wife of Heenan Stanley, a son. STONE - Near Adin, Cal., Mar. 13, 1894, to the wife of L. E. Stone, a daughter. DIED LONG - In Susanville, Cal., March 15, 1894, G. W. Long, a native of Arkansas, aged 59 tears, 4 months, and 22 days. WALES - Near Buntingville, Cal., Feb. 28, 1894, Mrs. Wales, aged about 70 years. McMURPHY - Near Janesville, Cal., Feb. 24, 1894, H. H. McMurphy, aged 65 years. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - MARCH 29, 1894 BORN Born to the wife of Walter S. Criss, March 26th, a 9 ½ lbs baby girl. Walter says it is nearer a thoroughbred than Read & Morris' Holstein calves. (Lookout News). ~~~~~~ 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.

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BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - November 23, 1893 A SHOCKING ACCIDENT Rev. J. S. Hutton Falls From A Wagon and is Crushed Under its Wheels. DEATH WAS INSTANTANEOUS. Fred Roberts Has a Miraculous Escape, But Receives Severe Bruises. A terrible accident occurred last Thursday afternoon at half past three o'clock, at the 4-mile post on Hatchet Creek Mountain by which J. S. Hutton lost his life and Fred Roberts was severly bruised. Mr. Roberts was on his way to Redding with the furniture and effects belonging to Mr. Hutton, who had been stationed at Sutter City at the last conference of the M. E. Church, South. Mr. Hutton was riding on the wagon with Mr. Roberts while Mrs. Hutton and the children rode in the buggy ahead of them. They had left Big Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 14th and everything went pleasantly until Thursday, at about 3:30 P.M. of that day they were going down on the other side of Hatchet Creek Mountain and when near the 4-mile post, the wheel on the left hand side struck a rock, which caused Mr. Roberts to lose his balance and fall from the seat to the ground; as he fell, his right leg was caught between the spokes of one of the wheels, and the wheel turned twice before he got his leg clear of it. As soon as Mr. Roberts started to fall Mr. Hutton reached over for him, when he, also, lost his balance and seemed to fall on his head in front of the wagon. The four wheels of both wagons passed over his body the last one tearing the scalp loose from his head. Death must have been instantaneous, for Robert Leventon, who was right behind them, immediately ran toward Mr. Hutton and when he reached him, he had already ceased to breathe. Help was summoned and the body was taken to Montgomery Creek that evening, while Robert Leventon and Frank Triplett brought Mr. Roberts to his home near Lookout, where at last accounts, he was on a fair road to recovery. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE November 23, 1893 DIED POWERS - In Ono, Shasta County, Cal., Nov. 7th 1893m Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Powers, aged 46 years, 5 months and 29 days. Obituary. Died near Montgomery Creek, Shasta County, California, on Nov. 16, 1893, Rev. John S. Hutton, a native of England, aged 56 years. He was tenderly laid to rest by the Odd Fellows in their cemetery at Anderson, Shasta County, California, on Nov. 18th, 1893. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - November 30, 1893 MARRIED Martin - McLeod At the residence of H. W. Bennett, Susanville, Cal., Nov. 16, 1893, by Superior Judge W. T. Masten, Edward A. Martin and Miss Lizzie McLeod. BORN McGinnis - In Susanville Nov. 14, 1893, to the wife of J. M. McGinnis, a son. Hubbard - Near Adin, Nov. 7, 1893, to the wife of B. C. Hubbard, a daughter. Nelson - In Round Valley, Nov. 8, 1893, to the wife of T. j. Nelson, a son. DIED Halstead - At Merrillville, Lassen Co., Cal., Nov. 18, 1893, James Halstead, a native of Pennsylvania, aged 79 years. Born to the wife of R. B. Brown of Siskiyou Co., a girl. No date. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - December 7, 1893 MARRIED Haley - Dawson, - At the residence of the bride's mother, near Susanville, Nov. 26, 1893, by Hon. W. T. Masten, Superior Judge, E. E. Haley and Miss Etta Dawson. Kelly - Nelson - In Round Valley, Nov. 19, 1893, by Justice E. M. Wilson, C. W. Kelly and Nancy E. Nelson. BORN Bromby - At Buntingville, Cal., Nov. 26, 1893, to the wife of W. G. Bromby, twins, boy and girl. DIED Cook - At Milford, Lassen County, Cal., Nov. 26, 1893, infant son of Mr. And Mrs. W. D. Cook, aged 4-months. Elledge - At Howard Flat, Lassen County, Cal., Nov. 24, 1893, Adam Douglas Elledge, aged 66 years. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - December 14, 1893 MARRIED Sexton - Stephens - At Boston, Mass., Nov. 24, 1893, L. C. Sexton and Miss Ada F. Stephens. Scholl - Lester - At Riverside, Lassen Co., Cal., Nov. 30, 1893, Chas E. Scholl and Miss Effie A Lester. Bayley - Williams - On Madeline Plains, Lassen Co., Cal. Nov. 28, 1893, W. S. Bayley and Miss May Williams. Bass - Mulroney - Near Buntingville, Lassen Co., Cal., Nov. 30, 1893, R. L. Bass and Miss Alice Mulroney. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - January 4, 1894 MARRIED Loomis - Gerig - At the residence of the brides parents, near Bieber, Cal., Jan. 3, 1894, by W. R. Schooler,J.P., George W. Loomis and Miss Mary C. Gerig. Blaske - Smith - At Alturas, Cal., Dec. 29, 1893, Morris Blaske and Miss Antha Smith. Bassett - March - In San Francisco, Dec. 17, 1893, Eugene Bassett and Miss Annie March. Alexander - Morton - At Antelope Valley, Dec. 27, 1893, D. Alexander and Miss Agnes Morton. Holman - Dakin - In Janesville, Dec. 24, 1893, George Holman and Miss Ollie Dakin. Bangham - True - In San Francisco, Dec. 27, 1893, Francis H. Bangham and Miss E. Lillian True. McChriston - Watson - In Susanville, Dec. 25, 1893, W. H. McChriston and Miss Clara Watson. BORN Williams - Near Bieber, Dec. 31, 1893, to the wife of Melville Williams, a daughter. Cooksey - In Susanville, Dec. 19, 1893, to the wife of George Cooksey, a daughter. Bailey - At Janesville, Dec. 21, 1893, to the wife of George Bailey, a daughter. DIED Brown - At Fresno, Cal., on Dec. 17, 1893, J. H. Brown, a native of Missouri, aged about 47 years. Dozier - At Johnstonville, Dec. 26, 1893, Ida May, infant child of Mr. And Mrs. W. E. Dozier, aged 3 months and 28 days. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - January 11, 1894 BORN Nave - In Adin, Cal. Jan. 1, 1894, to the wife of Ora L. Nave, a daughter. Church - In Susanville, Jan. 1, 1894, to the wife of James Church, a daughter. DIED Dougherty - In Bieber, Cal., Jan. 6, 1894, W. C. Dougherty, a native of Ireland, aged 66 years. Symonds - In Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 2, 1894, A. F. Symonds, a native of Massachusetts, aged 57 years. (Deceased was a brother of H. K. Symonds of this place and was on a visit here about 3 years ago). BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - January 18, 1894 BORN Moss - Near Bieber, Cal., Jan. 12, 1894, to the wife of Frank P. Moss, a daughter, weight, 11 pounds. Herrick - Near Lookout, Cal., Jan. 3, 1894, to the wife of Ellis Herrick, a daughter. DIED Bury- In Susanville, Jan. 8, 1894, Christman Bury, a native of Switzerland, aged about 63 years. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - January 25, 1894 BORN Gerig - Near Bieber, Cal., Jan. 21, 1894, to the wife of Anton Gerig, a son. Murphy - In Alturas, Jan. 16, 1894, to the wife of John Murphy Jr., a daughter. BIG VALLEY GAZETTE - February 1, 1894 DEATH OF EMMA HEATON. Mrs. Emma Heaton died at the home of her sister in Ono Sunday, Jan. 21st, at 1 o'clock. This was a sudden and awful bereavement to the family that already had so much trouble. Pneumonia was the cause of the sudden death. Mrs. Heaton was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Powers who have both before her traversed the pathway from which no traveler returns. The deceased was twenty six years of age. She leaves a husband and four small children, two of them twins only two months old. She was interred in a beautiful casket with the inscription "Mother" across the top. Five times have the bereaved had to traverse this road, which no one travels but with aching hearts, within the last three years. The funeral services was delivered by Rev. W. S. Kidder. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to both bereaved families. - Ono correspondent to the Anderson Valley News- Wood The San Louis Obispo daily Tribune publishes quite a long article on the death of Augustus Wood. In 1885 Mr. Wood bought a home at Nipomo, where he has since lived. Several years ago he met with an accident from a runaway team, when injuries were inflicted that permanently disabled him and injured his health. The immediate cause of his death was paralysis. Mr. Wood leaves a widow and seven children, only two of whom are living in the vicinity, C. W. Wood, who is employed on the Pacific Coast railway and a daughter who resides with her mother. He was buried by the Masonic fraternity. (Deceased was the father of W. A. Wood, who resides about two miles south of town). DIED Frazier - Near Honey Lake, Cal., Jan. 20, 1894, Mrs. N. I. Frazier, aged 50 years 4 months and 21 days. MARRIED Smith - Bennett - At Susanville, Cal., Jan. 24, 1894, Prof. A. L. Smith to Miss Matie Bennett. BORN Perkiss - In Bieber, Cal., Jan. 26, 1894, to the wife of E. A. Perkiss, a daughter. Elliott- In Alturas, Cal., Jan. 21, 1894, to the wife of Geo. W. Elliott, a son. Neely - In Susanville, Cal., Jan. 18, 1894, to the wife of Wm. Neely, a son. ~~~~~~ Billie C. 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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/XW.2ADI/674 Message Board Post: Searching for obit of Jennie Clhoe Mitchell Holloway,died 03/24/1977 in Weed,Calif. Spouse was Elmer Holloway.

William 'Bill' Harold Toney The funeral mass for William "Bill" Harold Toney will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church in Ashland. The Rev. Joseph Betschart will officiate. Entombment will follow at Resthaven Mausoleum Ashland's Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Toney, 80, of Phoenix, died Thursday (July 17, 2003) at his home. He was born Sept. 25, 1922, in Lake City, Calif., the son of Harry James Toney and the former Josephine Elizabeth Quirk. On May 27, 1941, in Reno, Nev., he married the former Edna Mary Darst, who preceded him in death on Nov. 8, 1998. They moved to Ashland in 1955 from Lakeview. Mr. Toney worked for the city of Ashland as sexton of the Mountain View Cemetery. He retired in 1986. He was a member of Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting and traveling in recreational vehicles. Survivors include eight sons, David, Ashland; Larry, Phoenix; Harry Toney, Dayton; Mike, Springfield; Pat and Ron, Molalia; Jeff Toney, Milwaukie; and Tom, Denver; five daughters, Cindy Ramp, Medford; Julie Brazil, La Pine; Julienne Dow, Las Vegas; Louis Meredith, Myrtle Beach, S.C,; and Mary Viglione, Denver; four brothers, Ervin, Ashland; Kesner, Fort Bidwell; John, Sacramento, Calif.; and Jimmy Odbert, Redding; four sisters, Kathleen Baker and Virginia Grove, Cedarville, Calif.; Mildred Johnstone, Red Bluff, Calif.; and Carolyn Joines, Las Vegas; 37 grand children and 22 great grandchildren. Friends may pay their respects at 7:30 p.m. at Litwiller-Simonsen Funeral Home, Ashland. (From Ervin Toney) ~~~~~~ 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: Isaac 'Ike' Schwyhart Isaac "Ike" William Schwyhart, 81, of Cedarville loved living the majority of his life in Surprise Valley and his community appreciated all he did over the years. The Modoc County Fairgrounds' superb appearance for 32 years can be credited to Mr. Schwyhart, who will be greatly missed by his community and family. Mr. Schwyhart died August 8, 2003 in a single vehicle accident not far from his Cedarville, CA home, at the end of a day of traveling. Dr. Ben Zandstra conducted services at graveside on August 13 at 11 a.m. at the Cedarville Cemetery. Mr. Schwyhart was born in Cedar Creek, Missouri on December 17, 1921. In an interview several years ago, he told the Modoc Record, his greatest ambition was to amass a $50 fortune. At age 17, he worked most of the year cutting cedar posts, for which he earned two cents a post. "I think I cut enough posts to fence the state of Missouri, but eventually I saved $50 and headed west," he said. After hearing from friends there was a fortune to be made as a lumberjack, he joined friends on a trip that ended up in Klamath Falls, OR and found even experienced loggers were out of work. When the group split up, he hitchhiked to Marysville to pick fruit and by the summer of 1940, he'd saved $80, even while sending money home each month. Hearing of a rodeo in Alturas, he hitched a ride north to Modoc County, where he worked in the hay fields at the Spicer Ranch for $35 a month and ended up working for Jack Conlan in Fort Bidwell. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942, during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1947, happy to return to Surprise Valley and the Conlan Ranch. Not long after, he met Betty Madsen in Lakeview, OR. The two were married on New Year's Eve in Ashland, OR in 1948. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to Washington to help Betty's parents run their dairy ranch. It didn't take him long to realize that the move was one of the greatest mistakes of his life. He and Betty moved back to Surprise Valley and he vowed never to move again. He was soon hired as the maintenance person at the Modoc County Fairgrounds. It wasn't long before the 67 acres of lawns and 100,000 square feet of building were sparkling clean, with flowers blooming everywhere. He raised more than 5,000 flowers a year, specially nurtured to bloom during fair time. Known as a very congenial man, Schwyhart helped the roping club by announcing and timing their events. "He was always ready to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends, even up to the day he died. He was such a loving person," described his daughter-in-law Daisy. Schwyhart retired in 1984, after 32 years with the fair. His son, Bob carries on the tradition of flower displays, as the maintenance person for the Red Bluff Fairgrounds. Ike was honored as having the best safety record among all employees of the state fair system. He never missed a day of work for an on-the-job injury. He was also an avid squirrel hunter and loved fishing. Schwyhart was preceded in death by his wife Betty on March 20, 1994, a son Dale and two brothers Jim and John. He is survived by his son Bob and wife Daisy of Red Bluff; grandson Bobby Schwyhart and wife Jolene of Caldwell, Idaho; granddaughter Shawna Schwyhart of Santa Cruz, CA; great-granddaughter Dakota of Idaho; three sisters Nora Thurman of Warsaw, Mo., Lizzy Riley of Hollister, Mo. and Mary Jones of Jarrettsville, MD.; two brothers Gene of Cedar Creek, Mo. and Bobby of Overland, Mo. Memorials may be directed to any charity of the donor's choice. Kerr Mortuary, Alturas, was in charge of arrangements. Norma B. Weigel Alturas resident Norma Beatrice Weigel passed away July 29, 2003 in Alturas, CA. at the age of 85. A flair for fashion, she was rarely seen in public without a hat to match, worn atop her coifed white hair. Mrs. Weigel was outgoing and active in her community for the 50 plus years she made Modoc County her home. She enjoyed attending cultural and social functions and outings throughout the county. She had a zest for life, quick wit and cherished her independence. Born Norma Beatrice Henderson in Victoria, British Columbia on September 20, 1917, she was a star athlete in high school in Vancouver, especially in basketball and loved to ride horses. She was married to George Weigel for 30 years, until he passed away December 9, 1995. Mrs. Weigel was employed for many years with Boyd's Insurance as an administrative assistant. She was selected to participate on the local Draft Board during the 1960s. A member of Modoc Sidesaddlers and Modoc Brushpoppers, she rode side saddle in many parades. Honoring Mrs. Weigel's advance request, no services will be held. She will be greatly missed by her many friends and family members. She is survived by her sister Bernice Dearing of Bow Island, Alberta, Canada; step-daughter Evelyn Matthews of Carson City, Nevada; step-son Ernest Weigel of Huntley, Montana; step-son Gary Weigel of Carson City, Nevada; step-son Norman Weigel of Thornton, California. She was preceded in death by her husband George and brother Ivan Henderson. Memorials may be made to any charity of the donor's choice. Eleanor Marie Redding Alturas resident Eleanor Marie Redding passed away August 8, 2003 at Modoc Medical Center, Alturas, CA. She was 72. Mrs. Redding had moved to Alturas nearly 20 years ago, where she was surrounded by her family. Born in Dubuque, Iowa to Earl and Emily Remington on November 8, 1930, she married Charles Alfred Redding on April 10, 1948 in Richmond, CA. This year was their 55th wedding anniversary. The mother of five children, Mrs. Redding also raised her late daughter, Valerie's children, Jason Marquardt, Tina, Richard and Ronaele Clark, all of Alturas. She was a very caring and loving person who will be missed greatly by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband Charles of Burney; children Carla Ritchie and Charles E. Redding both of Alturas and Sandra Kincaid of Medford, Oregon; grandchildren Daniel of Mississippi, Tammi Hood of Crescent City, CA, Amanda, Dan, Samantha and Ian of Alturas, CA; son-in-law James Ritchie of Alturas, Ronald Redding, II; great-grandchildren Jordon Marquardt, Ronald Redding, III, Shelly, Aubrianna, Isaiah and Gregory Hood. Her sister Marilyn Nelson, step-sisters Nina Morrison and Mary Berdollt; sisters-in-law Pat Bland and Lorretta Redding, numerous nieces and nephews all of the Bay Area. Mrs. Redding was preceded in death by her son Ronald Redding and daughter Valerie Marquardt. Kerr Mortuary will be taking care of arrangements. Private family services are pending. Condolences may be directed to Carla Ritchie, HC4, Box 43018, Alturas, CA 96101. Melvin Cody Compton Sr. For the past three years, Melvin Cody Compton, Sr. lived in Alturas, CA. Ten months ago, he left Alturas to visit relatives in Texas, expecting to return to Alturas, but was unable to, due to health reasons. Mr. Compton passed away on August 8, 2003 at the age of 76, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Temple, Texas. Born on January 5, 1926 in Lockhart, Texas, he was the youngest of eight children. His parents died in the 60's and his brothers and sisters preceded him in death as did one of his great-granddaughters Catherine C. Compton, II. Three of his four brothers served during World War II, and the fourth was not accepted into the Army because of medical reasons. His sisters worked civil defense jobs during WWII. Compton family members have fought in every war and battle since the first American Revolution. Melvin served in the United States Marine Corps. He fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was shot at by machine gun fire, ten feet from the famous flag raising. A History Channel video of the Battle of Iwo Jima has documented his actions which his family was able to witness. He is seen on film running and hitting the dirt, while serving in two different units at the same time. He refused the Purple Heart Medal saying, "A lot of other good men that didn't live, deserved that medal,! and more medals than I did." He later served on the main island of Japan after the war. He was discharged with many medals for fighting for his country. During his adult life, Mr. Compton became and traveled all over the U.S. as an expert welder. He is survived by his wife, Rita E. Compton of Pasadena, Texas; his five children, 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren and follow: Son William F. Compton II, a Viet Nam veteran and wife, Christine of Alturas, CA. and their six children and four grandchildren-grandson Sgt. William F. Compton, III, US Army, and wife Patty, stationed in Virginia, great-grand children Zachary A. and Lauren M. Compton, granddaughter Patricia L. Compton and her two daughters; great grandchildren Melia L. Compton and Daisy Compton of Southern California; granddaughters Brayta A.B.Compton of Tennessee, Terez C. Compton, Jeannette C.Compton and grandson Jerry J. Compton all of Alturas, CA; Daughter Martha L. Freeman and husband Gene their two children and two grandchildren Melane Lockstead and husband Scott and their two children, (great-grand children) Panner and Brianna, Matthew O. Freeman and wife Rachel of Texas. Daughter Catherine C. Hamel and husband Jerry of Texas and their two son! s (grandsons) Charles F. Guin, served in Army before the first Gulf War and wife Patty and their two sons (great-grandsons) Steven and Matthew Guin of Massachusetts; grandson Christopher D. Smith of Texas. Daughter Dorthy-Jo Compton and her four children (great-grandchildren) Chandra N. Compton, great-grandson Brandon N. Compton, great-granddaughter Valerie R. Compton of Texas; son Melvin C. Compton, Jr., of Texas. Services will be held on Friday, August 15 with military honors and burial at the VA cemetery in Houston, Texas ~~~~~~ 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: Alva E. Troy, Jr Former Modoc resident Alva E. Troy passed away after a brief illness on July 27, 2003 in the Veterans' Hospital at Fresno, CA. He was 82. He is survived by his wife Doris Troy of Madera CA., daughter Patricia Roberts and son-in-law Richard of El Cajon, CA., two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one niece and seven nephews and by his sisters Georgia Smith of Alturas, CA and Helenne McCracken of Susanville, CA. Mr. Troy was preceded in death by his brother William E. Troy, father Alva E. Troy, Sr. and mother Matilda (Mattie) L. Kelly Troy and sister Lillian Frick of Burlingame. Alva was born on January 2, 1921 in Little River, Kansas. His family moved to Modoc County, CA. in 1929. His father Alva, worked for NCO Railroad and young Alva attended Alturas Grammar and Modoc High Schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, and served his country in the South Pacific. After the war, he settled and spent his time with his family in the San Francisco Bay area, where he was a career truck driver. He was active in AA and had just celebrated his 35th anniversary with Alcoholics Anonymous. He was well loved by many for his help and guidance in finding freedom from addictions. A memorial service will be held in Madera, CA., this August, where Mr. Troy had resided for the last 16 years. ~~~~~~ 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.

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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/XW.2ADI/666.1.1 Message Board Post: CORRECTION: Searles Squire TOMPKINS was grandson of "Stephen" TOMPKINS, not Nathaniel.

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/XW.2ADI/666.1 Message Board Post: Thanks to the kindness of others I have received a copy of, "Searles Tompkins." Siskiyou Pioneer 5:1(1978): 49-50. Searles "Squire" TOMPKINS ( 1822-1902) born NY ... his family moved to Van Buren Co, Iowa. " After helping his father settle there he left for California in the spring of 1852..... was in Scott Bar in fall of 1852." (excerpt from article) see "History of Siskiyou County, California" pg. 70 & 87 - Searles was Justice for Scott River Township for years 1863, 1865,1867,1869,1872,1873,1875,1879. also, pg 167 Mentions a stage robbery, 16 Oct 1876, one of the passengers was Searles TOMPKINS. No injuries & the bandits were later caught & sentenced to San Quentin. Also, Obit for Searles TOMPKINS - Yreka Journal, 29 Apr 1902 Death of a Pioneer Died at his residence three miles from Scott Bar, Siskiyou County, California, on April 21, 1902, Searles TOMPKINS aged eighty years and eight months. "Squire THOMPKINS" as he was known to all his friends and aquaintances, was born in August, 1821, in Schoharie County, New York. In 1838 he removed with his parents to Van Buren County, Iowa. In 1853 he came to California by the overland route arriving at Feather river in the summer of that year. In the spring of 1854 he came to Siskiyou county, first living on French Gulf, a tributary of Indian creek, were he followed mining until 1857 when he removed to Scott Bar, and continued mining until too old to work at that business. For the last twenty five years he has lived on his little ranch three miles from Scott Bar. He served as Justice of the Peace for many years and was a Republican nominee for County Judge against the late Judge E. SHEARER, when the county was strongly Democratic and received a highly complimentary vote. Judge TOMPKINS had treasured up a store of knowledge that was wonderful, one of the most observant of mankind, nothing escaped his observation. He was well versed in law and was an upright and impartial Judge. It was the good fortune of the writer to have been intimately acquainted with him for over forty years, and he feels justified in saying that he never knew a more manly character. Honest in every sense of the word, amiable, full of charity for the whole world and every creature on its surface, generous and just, no person who knew him could be his enemy. Of revolutionary stock his love of country and patriotism were without limit. He was a second cousin of Daniel D. TOMPKINS, Vice President of the United States during President MONROE's administration. Old Friend rest in peace! [ signed ] A Friend Searles Squire TOMPKINS was the son of Searles / Sarles TOMPKINS and grandson of Nathaniel TOMPKINS. Nathaniel TOMPKINS 1st? wife was Hannah or Sarah SEARLES / SARLES. Nathaniel died 1794 in Kinderhook, Columbia Co, NY and I have a trancript of his Will, if anyone would like a copy, please let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bruno Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/671 Message Board Post: I am searching for information on Antonio Bruno and Luigi Leonetti. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Veda Faye Wells Veda Faye Wells, 87, a resident of The Dalles died at a local care facility on Saturday, July 19, 2003. Veda was born November 14, 1915, in Pine Creek Canyon, Calif., the youngest of three children to Charles Jacob and Mattie Ethel (Metzker) Cook. She had two older brothers, Emery and Raymond. She attended State Line Elementary School and in 1939 she graduated from Modoc High School, New Pine Creek Branch. She was on the Women's basketball team in high school and was also involved in 4-H. December 24, 1936, she married Romaine Methvin and they resided in Willow Ranch, Calif. They had one son, Kenneth Dwain, Veda and Romaine later separated. June 7, 1944, Veda married Howard C. Wells. Howard brought three children to this union; Howard Jr., Gracye and Janice. The family lived in Fairport, Calif. The family expanded with the birth of Virgil, Eugene, twin boys, Gordon and Norman, Virginia and Robert. Veda was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Goose Lake and served as treasurer for many years. She was a master gardener, growing huge amounts of corn, beans, squash and anything else to feed her brood. When her family was at home, she preserved her produce and butchered beef, hogs and chickens for the freezer. She enjoyed reading, quilting, dogs and cats, walking and collecting pretty rocks. She acted as mother not only to her own children but any other child who found his way into her home. She instilled in her children a tremendous work ethic balanced with a need to have time for fun. Veda is survived by her children and their spouses, Ken and Laura, McMinnville; Virgil and Marie, Klamath Falls; Gordon and Joyce, Texarkana, Ark., Norman and Nancy, The Dalles; Robert, New Pine Creek; Grayce Balkam, Janice and Pat Evers, all of Pleasanton, Calif. and Virginia McCool, Texarkana, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, and her sons, Eugene and Howard Jr. and her brothers. Graveside services were held at New Pine Cemetery on Monday, July 21. Remembrances may be made to Hospice of the Gorge, 751 Myrtle, St., The Dalles, OR 97058. Lake County Examiner - Thursday, July 31, 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: CARTER, TIMBERMAN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XW.2ADI/670 Message Board Post: Andrew "Tim" Carter Andrew "Tim" Carter, a former resident of Davis, died on July 12, 2003, at his home in Etna in Siskiyou County's Scott Valley. Born May 17, 1941, he died at home following a six-month battle with cancer. He was 62. He was born in Berkeley where his father, Harold Dean Carter, was a professor of educational psychology at UC Berkeley. His mother was Jean Elizabeth Timberman Carter. Carter lived in Davis for many years. He was a skilled carpenter, handyman and general contractor. He was active and popular in a local 12-step program and helped many people. A lifelong bachelor, he lived in a house of his own design in West Davis that was dominated by a spacious workshop and his large collection of tools. He had a keen sense of humor and many enthusiasms from boating to do-it-yourself projects. He moved from Davis more than 10 years ago to pursue mining ventures. At the time of his death, he was well known in Scott Valley as a general contractor. He will be missed by his many friends. Carter is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Ben and Peggy Carter of Manhattan Beach, and their two daughters, Barbara and Sarah. A memorial service was held July 24 at the Scott Valley Grange Hall in Greenview. (Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Wednesday, July 30, 2003, (Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise," 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616, <http://www.davisenterprise.com/>. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

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/XW.2ADI/669.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank You for your help. You also listed my grandmother (victoria) Now it's on to the death certs. Again many thanks!

GARY PAGE MULKEY June 15, 1936-July 23 2003 Gary was born in Chico at Enloe Hospital. His parents were Loyd and Nora Mulkey. He is survived by his brother Loyd H. Mulkey Jr. and sister-in-law Jayne Mulkey, and numerous cousins. Gary grew up in Chico and attended High School at Mt. Tamalpias School for Boys. He served in the United States Army from 1955 until 1958. After his discharge he moved to Vallejo and worked at several hospitals as an orderly. When his mother became ill he returned to Chico to take care of her. After her death he went to work for Enloe Hospital until his retirement in 1996. He loved dancing, music, television, gardening, and his dogs. His care giver, Kirsten Hall, was of great assistance and comfort to him. Memorial contributions may be made to Enloe Hospital or to a favorite charity in care of the Brusie Funeral Home which is handling the arrangements. Chico Enterprise Record - Saturday, July 26, 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.

Obituaries: William Harvey 'Bill' Boyd William Harvey "Bill Boyd, 77, passed away in Alturas, CA on July 18, 2003, after a long fight against cancer. The Jerome, Idaho native had called Modoc County his home since 1941, when he moved to Canby, CA. at the age of 15 and attended Modoc High School. He was born on March 20, 1926. He and June Fulfer, his wife of almost 59 years, were married in Reno, NV. on September 9, 1944, while she was still a senior at Modoc High School. They started their family and put down deep roots in Modoc County The history and environment of Modoc was an important part of Bill's life. He knew every backroad, had hunted the big bucks, fished the rivers and reservoirs and could tell stories about every inch of the county. He loved to hunt, fish and waterski and taught his daughter how to hunt deer and enjoy camping. He began working in the logging industry at a young age and his primary logging jobs were in the Adin and Canby areas, although he had several logging jobs that took him to other parts. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for a time before becoming a heavy equipment operator for CalTrans in 1968. He retired from CalTrans in 1986, after just over 18 years with the State of California. A member of the Alturas Masonic Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, he also served for many years as President of the Canby T.V. Club, where he was instrumental in maintaining television service in the Canby area. He appreciated living in Canby, where he and June made their home until their 50th wedding anniversary, when they bought a home and relocated to Alturas in 1994. Bill enjoyed travels in the couple's RV, visiting daughter Alexis and her family in New Hampshire and seeing the country. Family gatherings won't be the same without his tales, his laugh and the glimmer in his eye, as he shared a joke. His family and many friends will all miss him. He was preceded in death by his mother Anne Boyd in 1995; father Eddie Boyd in 1994 and grandson Ken in 1998.v He is survived by his wife June of Alturas, daughter Alexis, son-in-law Bruce of Gilford, N.H., grandchildren Stacey in Astoria, OR. and Erin and Bradd in New Hampshire, great-grandchildren Bruce, Briana, Derrick, Tessa and Rex; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Bud and Bea Fulfer of Adin, CA and Dick and Jean Sisson of Enid, OK.; nieces and nephews Debbie, Jeff, Connie, Clyde, Dale, Karen, Wayne, Alice Lynn, Charlie; cousins Mildred Sculley and daughters Theresa and Geri, all of Klamath Falls, OR. Following his wishes, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to Modoc County Sheriff's Posse for support of Search and Rescue Activities, care of Bank of America, 205 N. Main St., Alturas, CA 96101. Joyce E. Carter Former Madeline resident, Joyce Elaine Carter, 62, of Yuba City, CA., died at Rideout Memorial Hospital in Marysville, CA., on June 30, 2003. Born in Alamosa, Colorado, on November 3, 1940, she was a Yuba City resident for six years; formerly living in Madeline and Susanville from 1976-1997 She was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her children and grandchildren, waterpainting, crocheting, surfing the web and e-mailing. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Bobby J. Carter and her mother, Helen Van Skiver. Survivors include two sons, Robert Carter of Yuba City and Daniel Carter of Lacombe, LA; two daughters, Debra Markos of Sacramento and Anita Fleshman of Susanville; her father, Philip Nelson of Fremont; four brothers, Charles Nelson of Pleasanton, James Nelson of Fernley, NV., Laurence Nelson of Grass Valley, and Robert Nelson of Robert Park; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held on June 5, 2003, at the Chapel of the Twin Cities, with Rev. Ray Davis, of Valley Hospice, officiating. Walton's Colonial Mortuary in Susanville was in charge of arrangements. Robert Martin Milek A true sportsman and a gentleman, Robert Martin Milek passed away in his Alturas, California home on June 25, 2003 of old age. A private burial service was held at the Alturas Cemetery on Thursday, July 10. He and his wife, Ruth, moved from El Toro, CA., to Alturas in 1978. "Bob" was an active member of the Fitzhugh Creek Gun Club and also the Alturas Rifle Range. Robert was born on March 10, 1912 in Thermopolis, Wyoming to Frank and Katherine Milek who were pioneers of the town. Bob had a keen sense of nature, animals and hunting; surrounded always by many relatives and friends who loved to hunt for deer and birds as much as he did, the stories were endless. An excellent rifleman, Mr. Milek was a strong believer in the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, for all of its ramifications for past and future generations. Robert taught himself to become an artist during the Depression years and while on his way in search of work in Las Vegas, where he felt his artistic talents could be put to use, he stopped in Los Angeles and was offered and accepted a position in 1954 at Disneyland, as foreman of the Art Department for the park, which was preparing to open. He always felt fortunate about being hired for the position and retired in 1977. A paradox of a man's man, who had six daughters, painted beautiful pictures and his wife's nails, Modoc offered him a chance to keep his life in balance. Mr. Milek was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth in 1988, and his second daughter, Jean Weber in 1997. He is survived by five daughters: Joan Wright of Bedford, TX., Jane Easton of San Jose, CA., Darlene Hines of Tulelake, CA., Madeline Cook of Waipahue, HI., and Kathleen Brooks of Alturas, CA. Also, eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ~~~~~~ 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.

Dorothy R. Tragitt Dorothy R. Tragitt, 79, passed away May 11, 2002 at Keizer. Dorothy was born to Fred and Mary (Heryford) Peat at Lakeview on Aug. 10, 1922. A memorial graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery with the Rev. Dan St. Clair officiating. Desert Rose Funeral Chapel has charge of arrangements. Lake County Examiner - July 14, 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.