This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HARBERT, GARDNER, BLANKENSHIP, COLLINS, SMITH Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZW.2ADI/878.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Found a death date for John Perry Harbert in the CA Death Index 1908-1929. Will look for possible obituary tomorrow. J.P. Harbert died Dec. 8, 1918, age 75, in Stanislaus Co. His sister, Emily Collins, died Jan 16, 1917. I also found that Mathew Riley Harbert and his wife, Rebecca J. Harbert are buried in the Roberts Ferry Cemetery, just east of Waterford. It was formerly named Horr's Ranch Cemetery. Dates on the single tombstone are: Rebecca J. Harbert 05 Apr 1832 30 Oct 1885 Mathew Riley Harbert 19 Apr 1829 29 Aug 1913 84 years Burial permit shows 27 August death date. I did not find an obituary for Rebecca (As a matter of fact there were no death notices or obituaries in the Modesto paper of 1885 [6 pgs in all, mostly ads]) Obituary from the Modesto Morning Herald, Sat., Aug 30, 1913 Page 1 PIONEER SETTLER IS DEAD Mathew Riley Harbert, 84 years old, and a pioneer of California, died at his home two miles north of Waterford yesterday evening about seven o'clock. Mr. Harbert came to this State 52 years ago and has lived at the home near Waterford for 45 years. His wife died 28 years ago. He leaves four children, Mrs. Lizzie Gardner of Brawley, Mrs. Emily Blankenship of Oakdale, Mrs. Alberta Blankenship of Stockton and Miss Roxie Harbert of Waterford. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Emily Collins of Waterford and Mrs. Alberta Smith living in Missouri, and a brother J. P. Harbert, a merchant in Waterford, and several neices (sic), nephews and grandchildren of Mr. Harbert living. Dr. Harbert of Stockton is a nephew. Mr. Harbert will be buried by the side of his wife in the Horr's Ranch cemetery. The funeral services will be at the home at 10 o'clock Sunday. Rev. McIntyre of Waterford will officiate. The body is in charge of Bowker & Wood. Transcribed by Judy Ewbank If you wish me to mail you any of my findings, please send your address via ewbank@mailpad.com I will continue searching for death dates and obituaries for you tomorrow. Judy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GARY/HOWE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZW.2ADI/2034 Message Board Post: Mildrew Willadean Gary married Howe was born inHenderson Co Tx on 11 Dec 1923 abd died Nov 2000 alledgedly in Modesto Ca. Burtis Lloyd 'Bud' Gary was born 18 Jul 1927 Henderson Co Tx and died in CA 19 Aug 1981.I believe he lived in Modesto area, but probably died in Fresno Co.CA Any information appreciated: obits, where buried, descendants Thank you

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/ZW.2ADI/2032.1.1 Message Board Post: Judy, Many, many thanks for the obituaries and your efforts. I live in Lake co, CA if I can ever return the favor. Revae

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RUSSELL Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZW.2ADI/2032.3 Message Board Post: Obituary from the Modesto Bee, Sunday, June 20, 1993, p B3 DR. LYLE D. RUSSELL Sept. 4, 1900 - June 18, 1993 Dr. Lyle D. Russell, 92, of Modesto died Friday at Hy-Lond Convalescent Hospital. Mr. Russell was a native of Yolo County. He lived in Modesto 56 years. He was a dentist specializing in orthodontia for 30 years; he was a past president of the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and the Stanislaus Dental Society. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a past president of the Kiwanis Club and also belonged to the Modesto Elks Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Russell of Modesto. Private services will be conducted under the direction of the McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs. Transcribed by Judy Ewbank

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: THORNTON, RING Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZW.2ADI/2032.2 Message Board Post: Funeral Notice from the Modesto Bee, Tuesday, June 11, 1968, p C6 RUSSELL - In Modesto, Calif., June 10, 1968, Irma Pearl Russell; wife of Felix J. Russell of Capay, Calif. Mother of Lyle D. Russell of Modesto; Thornton C. Russell of Tracy and Mrs. Harlan Ring of Berkeley. A native of Capay, Calif., aged 89 years. Friends are invited to attend services at the Kraft Brothers Mortuary, Second and North St., Woodland, Calif., Thursday, June 13, 1968 at l p.m. Interment, Capay Cemetery. Transcribed by Judy Ewbank

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RUSSELL, RING Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZW.2ADI/2032.1 Message Board Post: Funeral Notice from the Modesto Bee, December 1, 1968, p C8 RUSSELL - In Modesto, November 28, Felix Joseph Russell, husband of the late Irma Pearl Russell; beloved father of Dr. Lyle D. Russell and Dr. Thornton C. Russell of Modesto and Mrs. Harlan Ring of Berkeley. A native of Madison, California, aged 93 years. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at l:00 p.m. in the Kraft Brothers Mortuary in Woodland, California. Interment will be in the Capay District Cemetery in Capay. A service of the Hotchkiss Mortuary of Tracy. Transcribed by Judy Ewbank

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/ZW.2ADI/2033 Message Board Post: Have recently found what I think is my long lost uncle (last communication in 1912-13) George Godsey Seward. Born April 15, 1882. in Virginia, mother's maiden name Godsey. Apparently died June 26, 1963 in Stanislaus Co., Cal. Any info on him or possible Seward relations in California would be helpful.

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/ZW.2ADI/878.1.1 Message Board Post: Quite possible. Do you know anything of Frank's ancestry? John Perry (not Jefferson P. as previously posted) Harbert was the son of John L. & Elizabeth (Ellis) Harbert. Other children were (Dr.) Jacob Ellis Harbert; Matthew R. Harbert; Emily Harbert; Ellen; and "Elburty" (Alberta?). Here's what a Goodspeed's bio says of the father: "John Harbert was a native of Kentucky, whence he removed to Cape Girardeau County, MO, and was married in the latter place. Soon after his mariage he removed to McLean County, Ill., and remained about twelve years. He was a farmer and mechanic. From Illinois he went to Iowa, but three years later removed to Southwest Missouri, and located in Barry County. Later he removed to Newton County, and died in Neosho in 1862." John Perry was born in Iowa January 7, 1843, and went to California in 1861. Think it's safe to assume, although his obit doesn't say, he also lived in MO - Barry/Newton Co. - with his parents when he was a boy. After living in Calif. for a short time he went to Arkansas where he remained until 1884 when he returned to California and opened a general store at Waterford.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harbert; Ramsey Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZW.2ADI/878.2 Message Board Post: CORRECTIONS to my earlier post: Learned from his obituary that J.P. Harbert was actually JOHN PERRY HARBERT, not Jefferson P. Son's full name was James Booker Harbert. Kezziah was known as "Kissey".

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/ZW.2ADI/878.1 Message Board Post: I don't know if there is a relationship here, but Frank D. Harbert, b. May 1875 (CA), married Mary Elizabeth Harvey abt. 1897. They lived in Modoc County in 1900.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RUSSELL, ARMSTRONG, ALEXANDER, GORDON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZW.2ADI/2032 Message Board Post: If someone on this board has access to Stanislaus Co. newspapers, I am looking for obituaries for the following: Felix Joseph RUSSELL died Nov. 28, 1968 Irma Pearl (Armstrong) RUSSELL, died Jun. 10, 1968 Lyle Dale RUSSELL died June 18, 1993 I wish I could offer the name of the town in which they died, however, I do not have that information. Thanks for any assistance. Revae

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BRUHN Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZW.2ADI/2031 Message Board Post: Graveside services held for Melvin Bruhn Graveside services were held at the Winters Cemetery on Wednesday, March 28, at 11 a.m. for Melvin Edward Bruhn, 71, a native of Winters, who at the time of his death was living in Modesto. Born August 11, 1912, Mr. Bruhn died on March 24, 1984 in Modesto. His wife, Marie, preceded him in death in June 1982. Survivors include one daughter, Gayle Canepa of Modesto, a sister, Eulalia Newmaker of Susanville; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Vernon Bruhn, Sr., Elmer Bruhn and Clyde Bruhn are his uncles, and Beryl Harrington of Winters is his aunt. Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto was in charge of arrangements. (Obituary from the "Winters Express," Thursday, April 5, 1984, (Yolo County). Submitted with the permission of the "Winters Express," 312 Railroad Ave., Winters, CA 95694. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

Hi I am sending this to my Calif Contacts, so some of you who are individuals will have to delete this note, sorry, but am short on time, so this was quickest way to do this today. I have about 15 requests in the recorder's office to transcribe. I was going to get them today, but a family necessity has pre-empted my plans. I will get these Monday or Tuesday. If you are waiting for a reply from me.. it will be Wednesday before I can get the dct's out to you. Also, if you requested an obit lookup only.. I have 4 here on my desk, will upload those results tonight, or Saturday. I will be going to the Library tomorrow with the kids, and will try for a couple more from the 1800's then. It will be a learning experience for all, I am sure (9, 4, 3 yr olds)! Marge in Lodi, CA (supposed to be a wet weekend.. but so far, so good!)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FORBUSH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZW.2ADI/2027.1 Message Board Post: Rhonda: I have some information for you but when I try to send it I get the message that your e-mail address contains an error. Respond directly to my e-mail address and we'll take it from there.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/ZW.2ADI/1586.1 Message Board Post: Dear Judie Blizard, I'm Marcel D'Avis from Germany and I'm searching for some living D'Avis who can tell me something about the first D'Avis in America. Who was the first and from which town in Germany dit he come? I'm also searching in the past of the D'Avis-families. If you are interested you can contact me via mail: mailto:marcelda@web.de or mailto:marcel.d'avis@dresdner-bank.com you can also write to me: Marcel D'Avis Oranienstr. 62 65185 Wiesbaden Germany Thanks a lot and many greetings Marcel D'Avis

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/ZW.2ADI/2030 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information about the burial place of Ernest Afton Callahan, who died on September 11, 1976, in Stanislaus County, CA. Any other relevant information is much appreciated as well.

I was wondering if someone would mind checking on an obituary for me? I always thought that after my gg grandfather died, that his wife, Ida Lee, went back to Texas, but I recently checked the CA Death Index and there she was! Her name was: Ida Lee Hedges Brown b. 6 Oct. 1863 KY. d. 17 Feb. 1949 Stanislaus Co. CA. I believe she was a resident of Modesto. She was my gg grandfather James Brown's, 2nd wife. Thank you all so very much! Kathleen....from Vancouver, WA.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GARCIA, THOME, RODRIGUES, XAVIER, PERPETUA, BISPO, GOMES, BETTENCOURT Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ZW.2ADI/2029 Message Board Post: If there is a Modesto City or Stanislaus Co Directory available for 1911 and/or 1912, I would appreciate a lookup for an individual named Manuel (or Manoel) T. GARCIA (or THOME), with wife Olinda. They immigrated from Azores to Modesto in 1911 and had their first child there in 1912. All data found will be helpful! Thanks.

lost the note this goes with: #3950-292 Alfrec Burton b 1878 in England black male, laborer died April 23, 1924 at Stockton State Hospital. No parents names.. informant was his hospital records. died of Pulmonary TB In Calif 10 years at place of death 9 yrs, 0 mos, ww days in America 16 years The state cremated him (#690) on $/24/1924 HC Fox was the doctor No information on where buried, if buried, etc. Probably in the back section of Rural cem where the unmarked, common graves are. That's it... no other info.. State hospital kept lousy records... sorry Marge

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/ZW.2ADI/1932.2 Message Board Post: Thanks, Cathleen! Roberta