This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GATES Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/BOY.2ACIB/1342 Message Board Post: Hi, I just posted an old newspaper story that reported the accidental drowning of Maria GATES, age 11, in Putah creek. This particular story appeared in the "Sacramento News" section, but it does state that she was the daughter of a resident of "Davisville," which I cannot locate in the town/county finder, but which I will assume to be in California. This was scanned from an original issue of the Daily Oregon Herald dated August 10, 1871, and you can see it online here: http://theoldentimes.com/mariagates71ca.html I hope it's helpful! Barbara http://theoldentimes.com