This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCCREERY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.stanislaus/5958.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kirt Here are the two obits that you requested: OBIT - from Oakdale Graphic, Oakdale, CA January 6, 1904 Charles McCreery was born at Yates, Orleans County, New York, June1, 1855, and died at the home of his brother, William, near Oakdale, June 29, 1904 opf paralysis. He leaves two brothers, William of Oakdale and John of Denver, Colorado, and one sister, Mrs. F.H. Horton of Pasadena. One sister, Mrs. M.F. Bishop having passed on before. His father was prominent as one among the founder of gthe Free Methodist Church. Mr. McCreery was brought to Oakdale but a few days preceeding his death, suffering from a stroke of paralysis. A second shock on Wednesday caused his death. Mr. McCreery was a kind hearted man and one upon whom a friend might depende for help. The funeral service was held Friday afernoon at the Free Methodist Churchg, Rev. E.E. Ely officiating. The burial was made at the Citizens Cemetery. Obit from Oakdale Leader, Oakdale, CA August 29, 1929 WILLIAM MCCREERY PIONEER LANGWORTH RESIDENT PASSES ON William McCreery, pioneer Langworth resident, passed away at McPhaeter's Hospital, Modesto, Sundau evening, having been in poor health for several months. The deceased was 79 years of age, a native of New YHOrk, coming here in 1895 from Elgin, Illinois. Private services were held at the Shannon Funeral Chapel, ate 9:30 Tuesday morning, Rev. Bodine officiatingt. Internment was in Citizens Cemetery at Oakdale. McCreery is survived by his widow, Mrs. V. McCreery, four sons, W.A. McCreery of Ceres, C.S. McCreery of Oakdale, J.W. McCreery of Lathrop and J.M. McCreery of Knights Landing; two daughters, Mrs. E.I. Flinn of Modewsto, and Mrs. W.H. Besecker of San Jose; a brother John McCreery of Santa Monica and two grandchildren. McCreery weas well known among the old timers of Oakdale where he at one time resided. I could find no obit for Joseph Mark McCreery who is buried in the Oakdale Citizens Cemetery. His records indicate he died in West Sacramento, Yolo County, CA. You asked about two towns named Douglas. The records indicate that there were/are two towns with that name: Douglas City in Trinity County, CA - post office 1859-date as of 1988 Checklist of California Post Offices Douglas Flat in Calaveras Coounty, CA - post office 1879-1976 Hope this helps. I will keep the family open in case anything else materializes. HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON Glenn [email protected] www.oakdalehistory.com