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/3686.1 Message Board Post: Hi Believe you'll find "early" info related to Oakdale CA vitals in papers based in larger nearby cities, such as Stockton. Depending on how early, info may show up as far away as Sacramento or San Francisco. Real early stuff may have been in San Francisco Call (do not have URL handy; try a Google) If you're looking for info such as births, deaths, et al, you may have luck searching at URL: <http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php> Site provides info as to what papers have been reviewed and extracts made by volunteers. Site has a limited search capability. It is being updated regularly so would suggest keeping track of dates/papers visited so you don't have to go through previously reviewed extracts on re-visits. Vern D