Get his birth certificate. That will name both of his parents, and probably their ages and places of birth. Check out the CA birth records at http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi . It doesn't list the parents names, though, only the mother's maiden name. And the CA death records at http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi . On Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:41:47 -0500 (CDT) nubbintex@webtv.net (nubbin) writes: > I am looking for any information on my father and family. > I would like to know my lineage, but don't know alot of info. His > mothers maiden name was Oleta Crain or Crane (listed both ways on > childrens birth certificates.) She was marred to my grandfather > Cherry > but I do not know his name. I do know he owned some very valuable > prop. > in Sac. Ca. and he was arrested for cattle wrestling (this is hear > say) > they had 4 daughters : Donna Sue dob 10-14-1946, Dorothy jean dob > 7-3-1936, Shirley > Catherine dob 11-14-1939, Wanda Ruth dob 7-11-1937 and one son my > father > Monon Wilson Cherry dob 3-15-1948, i heard he was named after a > relative > but i don't know if that is the Monon or the Wilson part. > They were all born in Sacramento Ca. area. > Any leads to my family would be greatly appreciated. > Thank You, Lana cherry > ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.