>From the CA Death Index..... KIMES BENJAMIN V 03/20/1887 mother's maiden name SHIPLEY born AR died Butte county 08/31/1963- age 76 If you haven't already done so, visit this site for info on relatives that lived in CA http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/death/search.cgi Births: http://userdb.rootsweb.com/ca/birth/search.cgi