Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11217 Surname: ------------------------- Interested in the history of Spanish Land Grants, especially that of "El Pescadero" om the West side of the county. Any help appreciated.Joseph Erkenbrecher

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11216 Surname: HINTON ------------------------- Please help me find the obituary and burial of my aunt, LOANNA HINTON. She died on February 14, 2001 at or near LaGrange, Stanislaus County CA. If I just had the name of the funeral home that handle the arrangements would be great. Also does anyone have info concerning a business known as ROSE RANCH located on Torre DR in LaGrange. You may email me direct at: pefrichtl@yahoo.com

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11215 Surname: RUMBLE ------------------------- I have made a copy of the picture of the Rumble Family which appeared in the Stanislaus Stepping Stones, Vol. 3 No 3, Winter 1979. It is a fine picture of a very large and proud family. The rest of the Stepping Stones issue for Winter 1979 is about Wood Colony, the original German Baptist Brethren community in Stanislaus County. Please send me your address to my private e-mail address and I will send the article to you. The Stanislaus County Library in Modesto has a fairly complete collection of the Stanislaus Stepping Stones publication, as well as a fine clipping file and other historical information in their Stanislaus History Room. Additional pictures and Stanislaus information is available at the McHenry Museum. Both organizations can be reached through the Stanislaus County Library website at: http://www.ainet.com/scfl/scfl.htm Books available can be located through the online catalog at the above site. McHenry Museum can be accessed through the Local Information site on the Library homepage. Judy Ewbank ewbank@inreach.com

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11214 Surname: ------------------------- There are many Grishams listed in the currnt telephone book for Stanislaus county. For the most effective help in your search, please suggest specific names and/or dates and the specific type of information or help you would like. Judy Ewbank

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10968 Surname: EDWARDS, JAMISON ------------------------- Funeral Notice from the Modesto Bee, June 21, 1952, p. 2 EDWARDS - In Modesto, June 20, 1952, Floyd M.; loving husband of Florence E. Edwards of Modesto, devoted son of Mrs. Julia Edwards of Oakdale; beloved brother of Mrs. Ruth Jamison of Escalon, Harold and Allen Edwards, both of Oakdale. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A member of Stanley L. Collins Post, American Legion. A native of Iowa, aged 57 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday in the Community Methodist Church with Rev. Fern Raymond officiating. Pascoe-Faber Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Transcribed by Judy Ewbank

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10967 Surname: GASNER, TILLEMA ------------------------- Obituary from the Modesto Bee, Monday, April 22, 1996, pD14 IRENE GASNER June 2, 1901 - April 20, 1996 Irene Gasner, 94, of Modesto died Sunday at Bethany Rest Home, Ripon. Mrs. Gasner was a native of Watsonville. She lived in Modesto 73 years. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Tillema of Modesto and one grandchild and one great-grandchild. A graveside service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Acacia Memorial Park. The McHenry Chapel of Franklin & Downs in charge of arrangements. Remembrances may be made to Bethany Rest Home, 930 W. Main, Ripon 95366, or Meals on Wheels, in care of Senior Opportunity Service Programs, 416 Downey Ave., Modesto 95354. Transcribed by Judy Ewbank

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10966 Surname: BROGAN, MCMAHON, BREUNIG ------------------------- Obituary from the Modesto Daily Evening News, Saturday, January 18, 1908 (Oakdale News Section) Column 3 DEATH OF BERNARD BROGAN Bernard Brogan, a native of Ireland, aged 86 years and 10 days, passed away at his home in Oakdale on Thursday, January 16, 1908. He had been in feeble health from the infirmities of extreme old age for many months before the brittle cord was severed. Although born in Ireland, Mr. Brogan went to Scotland in his boyhood days, where he was employed as an apprentice in an iron foundry. Thence he came to the United States in his early manhood and resided in different States, coming to California in 1887, since which time he has made his permanent home in Oakdale. He leaves a widow and two stepsons, James McMahon of Stockton and William McMahon of Oakdale and one step-daughter, Mrs. Jacob Breunig of Sonora. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Catholic church t 10 o'clock today, the Rev. Father Horan officiating. Interment in the Citizens cemetery. Transcribed by Judy Ewbank

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11213 Surname: Rumble, Zinn ------------------------- I am researching the Rumble Genealogy. According to a copy of an article I have, the Stanislaus County Historical Society devoted an issue (in 1979) of its publication, Stanislaus Stepping Stones, to an article by Mr. C. J. Rumble about a reunion and featuring pictures. Does anyone know where I might be able to obtain a copy of the article? Thank you.

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10965 Surname: McLaughlin ------------------------- Muriel could you please contact me, I tried reaching you by e-mail but it was returned would like to know if Elsie was married to Darrel Alson McLaughlin. e-mail kitty@ameritech.net

First names??? Era??? CADI: GRISHAM CHARLES 08/01/1888 M MISSOURI STANISLAUS 05/21/1960 71 yrs Add GRISHAM ETTA MAE 03/09/1892 MILKINS GIBSON F IOWA STANISLAUS 05/18/1980 570-32-4936 88 yrs Add 1930-39 CADI is on line http://www.vitalsearch-ca.com/gen/ca/_vitals/cadeathm.htm If you need any help with the CA Death index, 1905-1929, there's a new mailing list for lookups - CA-DEATH-INDEX-L@rootsweb.com send a new message to CA-DEATH-INDEX-L-request@rootsweb.com with just the word subscribe in the body of the message. The welcome message will tell you how to request a lookup CABI: GRISHAM JEFFREY LARS 10/18/1982 MALE JONES STANISLAUS Add GRISHAM KAYLA MARIE 02/28/1989 FEMALE LIVINGSTON STANISLAUS Add GRISHAM KIMBERLY G 09/18/1957 FEMALE PURDOM STANISLAUS Add GRISHAM LYNDA ANN 09/20/1940 FEMALE ALINER STANISLAUS Add GRISHAM RANDY A 06/19/1956 MALE PURDOM STANISLAUS Add Please visit the online CADI database http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi (or in the case of births http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi) and use the "ADD" link at the far right to leave any other information you might have and maybe someone will contact you. (The password is something you create so no one can edit your entry). Also, use the Social Security Number link to the SSDI and leave a message there the same way using the POSTEM link. If you need clarification on any point, please include the previous message in your response. Colleen Norby Rootsweb sponsor ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø*°´°*ø,¸¸,ø ----- Original Message ----- From: Mirya Glover <miryag@netzero.net> To: <CASTANIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 5:36 AM Subject: [CASTANIS] GRISHAM's of Modesto > Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11210 > > Surname: GRISHAM > ------------------------- > > I am looking for any information on any GRISHAM's in Modesto California. > > >

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10960 Surname: RANSOM, PIMLEY ------------------------- The Modesto Bee, Monday, July 26, 1976, page C-2, Column 4 Harold Ransom Oakdale- A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Oakdale Memorial Chapel for Harold Ranson, 74, who died yesterday in a Modesto hospital. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Oakdale. A native of Kansas. he worked as a foreman for Pacific Gas and Electric Co. for 41 years before retiring. He was a member of the Oakdale Sportsman Club, and the Oakdale Dinner Club. He leaves his widow, Louise, of Oakdale; a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Pimley of Oakdale; two sons, Edward of Washington and Kenneth Ransom of San Leandro; two sisters and seven grandchildren. (His parents were Willard and Ollie RANSOM of Modesto)

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10958 Surname: RANSOM ------------------------- Modesto Morning Herald, Tuesday, April 17, 1923, Page 5 Colume 1 Deaths and Funerals Ransom - At her home on Orangeburg Avenue, near Modesto, April 15th, Ollie R, wife of Willard S. Ransom, Mother of Harold D., Irene A., and Doris M. Ransom; a native of Iowa, aged 45 years. Friends are invited to attend the funeral thursday, April 19th, at 2 p.m. From Shannon's Chapel, 921 12th Street. Services and Interment at Masonic Cemetery.

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11210 Surname: GRISHAM ------------------------- I am looking for any information on any GRISHAM's in Modesto California.

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10957 Surname: HALEY ------------------------- Hello, I made a mistake posting my query to the obit board. I thought I was in the 'query room'. Sorry for the inconvenience. Holly :)

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11209 Surname: HALEY ------------------------- Hello, Could someone please look up an obit for me or tell me what newspapers were printed in Stanislaus County, CA. I am looking for the obit of Melvin Burton Haley, Sr. Date of death is given as 2 AUG 1937 and place of death is somewhere in Stanislaus county. Survivors might include his wife, Evelyn Marie (not sure of middle name) Haley, 2 sons, Melvin B. Haley, Jr., Bruce Haley and a daughter Hazel Evelyn Haley. He also had 5 surviving siblings; Hazel (Haley) Mitchell, James F. Haley, Frank Benson Haley, Lillian Evelyn Haley and Daisy Muriel (Haley) Jones (not sure if last sibling was married at the time of M.B.,Sr.'s death. I would appreciate any info. Thank you in advance for any help. Regards, Holly Nix

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10956 Surname: HALEY ------------------------- Hello, Could someone please do an obit lookup for me or tell me what newspapers were printed in Stanislaus County, CA. I am looking for the obit of Melvin B. Haley, Sr. Date of death was 2 AUG 1937 somewhere in Stanislaus County. Survivors may include his wife, Evelyn Marie (unsure of middle name) Haley, Sons, Melvin Burton Haley, Jr., Bruce Haley, and daughter Hazel Evelyn Haley. He also had 5 surviving siblings, Hazel (Haley) Mitchell, James F. Haley, Frank Benson Haley, Lillian Evelyn Haley and Daisy Muriel (Haley) Jones (not sure if last sibling was married at the time of his death). Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance for any info. Regards, Holly Nix

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11208 Surname: ------------------------- Shawna - Was Mildred Vancil your grandmothers maiden name or married name? Do you have anymore information about her? What is your mothers name, and where was she born? This will help us to find out if they family stayed around the Modesto area. Judy Ewbank

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11207 Surname: ------------------------- The obituary has already been posted on the Stanislaus County Obituary Board. You can find it the same way Candace told you to find the recorders office except you scroll down to Stanislaus County Obituaries. The Modesto Bee does not do lookups except for a fee. The Stanislaus County Library in Modesto has microfilm for the Modesto Bee. Oakdale Library carries the Oakdale Leader, Turlock carries the Turlock paper (with some years missing). Judy Ewbank

Posted on: Stanislaus County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/StanislausObits/10954 Surname: Courtright, Moulton, Ross ------------------------- Turlock Daily Journal Saturday August 23, 1969 Page 2 Funeral services are pending at Allen Mortuary for Samuel J. Ross, 82, who died Friday in Redding. A native of Texas, he had lived in Denair for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Rachel Courtright of Burney and Mary Moulton of San Jose. Also, five sons, Quiller and Jess of Redding; Raymond and Paul of Montana and Sam Ross of Orland. Turlock Daily Journal Monday August 25, 1969 Page 2 Funeral services for Samuel J. Ross, 82, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Allen Mortuary with the Rev. Leon Brokaw, officiating. Interment will be in Denair Cemetery. Mr. Ross died Friday in an Redding hospital, following an extended illness. Transcribed by Pat Andrews

Posted on: Stanislaus County, Ca Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ca/Stanislaus/11206 Surname: Ross ------------------------- A Samuel J. Ross is buried in the Denair Cemetery. Date of Death: 22 Aug 1969. There is also an Annie Ross, Died 1945 Infant Ross, Child of Raymond Ross, no date of death. I'll look for an obituary for Samuel J. Ross for you.