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/QRB.2ACI/2200.2 Message Board Post: They could of had a civil marriege and then had a church wedding, the catholic church only reconized marriages if done in the church. Suzie

Is Dr. Coates' Sanitarium the one in Sparks? Is Surprise Valley near the border? I've lost track of an ancestor who was in the "Nevada Hospital for Mental Diseases" in the 1910 census. I haven't been able to find *any* record of death or discharge - the hospital had nothing, the state has nothing, the county has nothing. I've looked at listings for several cemeteries in the area. He was alone, having been divorced by his wife on 14 Apr 1875, not long after he was admitted (3 Oct 1874) and they had no children. His name is William Fludder and he was born 8 Oct 1848 in Indiana. He had married Phoebe A. Doam 10 Jun 1873 in Winnemucca, Humboldt, NV. His dad's civil war pension records showed in 1872 that William was living "somewhere in California". I have copies of the court papers admitting him to the hospital and a legal notice posted in the local newspaper about the time of the divorce. He doesn't show up in the 1920 census. Any ideas? Sherry -----Original Message----- From: OurFamily [mailto:ourfamily@rh2o.com] Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 10:19 AM To: NVWASHOE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [NVWashoe] SURPRISE VALLEY RECORD - CEDARVILLE, MODOC COUNTY, CAL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1919 <snip> Wm Milton, one of the old pioneer residents of Surprise Valley, residing for the most part at Lake City, died at Dr. Coates' Sanitarium last Monday night. He had been in ill health for a long time with practically no hope for his recovery. He was aged 79 years and leaves seven children to mourn his death. His remains were interred in the Lake City cemetery yesterday afternoon, followed to their last resting-place by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. His obituary will appear next week.

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/QRB.2ACI/2200.1 Message Board Post: Keith: Today you can get a license and be married within minutes. I called the Washoe county clerks office and now a marriage license is good for one year from date of issue. The lady I talked to was not old enough to probably know if a 4 year period in 1914 was OK. Their phone number is 775 328 3274 and their web site is: www.co.washoe.nv.us/clerks. Is is possible they got the first license then not got married then came again and got a new one 4 years later? Of course the actual dates in August are only 2 days different but 4 years apart. I know the clerks office is very helpful and you might want to contact them for more info. Sorry I could not be of more help Arline in Reno

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QRB.2ACI/2171.1 Message Board Post: Hi Dave, I've been looking too, although didn't realise that you were interested in genealogy. I've got a possible lead on a Michael Stanghellini from about the right time and the right place, but I can't be 100% sure. Was it you who put the search on CousinsConnected?

M. Jeanne Silva Yreka resident M. Jeanne Silva, 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 1, 2004 at Madrone Hospice House in Yreka. Jeanne was born Jan. 15, 1923 in Aberdeen, S.D. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. July 5 at Girdner Funeral Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. on July 6 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yreka. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Bob Silva of Yreka; daughters and sons in-law Patty and Jon Bennett and Flannery and Cliff Clouse, all of Yreka; grandsons Asa of Sacramento, Aaron of Weed and Stephan of Mount Shasta; and a sister-in-law, (Noel) Helen Hammersly of Yreka. Memorial donations may be made to Madrone Hospice House, 255 Collier Cr., Yreka, CA. 96097, or to a charity of one's choice. A full obituary will follow. Siskiyou Daily - Friday, July 2, 2004

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1919 Harold Miller and Leon Stanley left for Westwood last week, where they expect to resume their old positions with the Red River Lumber Company. They were both working for that company when they enlisted for the war. Born - In Oakland, Cal., Feb. 12, 1919 to the wife of Harry Peterson a daughter. - Dorothy Florence Peterson, (Mrs. Peterson was formerly Phyllis Low, and formerly resided before her marriage resided here with aunt, Mrs. Aven Gaustad). A good many people here seem to be afflicted with an ailment which is presumed to be caused from the flu, and while none of the cases have assumed a very serious nature, it incapacitates them from performing their usual vocations. We have been wrestling with it for the past three weeks and can testify to its unpleasantness. Dolph Van Loan met with quite a painful accident the other day while roping a cow brute, resulting in the loss of the thumb of his right hand. He threw his rope and by some means his thumb was caught in a kink, cutting it completely off. Mr. Van Loan was in town Sunday seeking a surgeon and is getting along as well as could be expected. Born - Cedarville, Cal., March 28, 1919, to the wife of John Conklin, a daughter. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., April 1, 1919, to the wife of Jesse Cannon, a daughter. Born - In Tucson, Arizona, Feb. 15, 1919, to the wife of James Dodson, a daughter, - Ferrnel Dodson. (Mrs. Dodson was formerly Christine Gaustad, of this place). We are informed of the marriage of Mrs. Melissa Fitzgerald to Ancil Morris, both of Alturas, which took place recently, and they are spending their honeymoon at Modesto. Their many friends here wish the wedded couple all the happiness imaginable. While driving a spring tooth harrow last Saturday the team driven by Lewis Monchamp ran away and in throwing him off the harrow his ankle was caught by it and badly lacerated and broken, but we understand that he is getting along nicely. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 1919 SUMMONS IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE State of California, in and for the County of Modoc. E. R. Batchelor, Plaintiff. Vs Bertie N. Dodson, also known as Bertie Dodson, C. Dodson, Alpha Dodson, Hilda S. Brohaska, J. H. Brohaska, Hiram D. Tuttle, John Doe and Richard Roe, Defendants. Action brought in the Superior Court of the County of Modoc, State of California, and the complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said County of Modoc, No. 2332. B. B. Robinson and C. S. Baldwin, Attorneys of Plaintiff, Cedarville and Alturas, Cal. THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA SEND GREETINGS TO: Bertie N. Dodson, also known as Bertie Dodson, C. Dodson, Alpha Dodson, Hilda S. Brohaska, J. H. Brohaska, Hiram D. Tuttle, John Doe and Richard Roe, Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO APPEAR, and answer the complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the County of Modoc, State of California, within ten days after the service on you of this summons - if served within this County: or within thirty days if served elsewhere. And you are hereby notified that unless you appear and answer as above required, the said plaintiff will take judgement for any money or damages demanded in the complaint, as arising upon contract, or he will apply to the Court for any other relief demanded in the complaint. Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the County of Modoc, State of California, this 28th day of March 1919. L. S. SMITH, Clerk First publication of this Summons, April 2, 1919. B. B. Robinson and C. S. Baldwin, Attorneys of Plaintiff, Cedarville and Alturas, Cal. OLD PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY William Harvey McCormick died suddenly at his home at Eagleville last Thursday between the hours of 11 and 1 p.m. He had not been feeling well in the morning and on going to his room about 1 o'clock, his daughter-in-law, Mrs. C. E. McCormick, found him dead, heart failure presumably being the cause of his death. The remains were interred in the Eagleville cemetery on Saturday afternoon, under the supervision of the Masonic Lodge, of which order he was a highly esteemed member, and the funeral was largely attended, as everybody knew "Billy" McCormick, as he was familiarly called. William H. McCormick came to Surprise Valley with his parents in the early days and made his home here and in 1874 joined the Masonic Lodge, at this place. He was 70 years of age and enjoyed remarkably good health up to the time of his death, and for 35 years, he filled the office of Justice of Peace at Eagleville. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. H.J. Barber, Mrs. Zella Wyatt and Mrs. Jessie Grove, and three sons, Cy, Ira and C. E. McCormick, to whom is extended the sympathy of a large circle of friends. His death was a shock to his many friends and he will be sadly missed in the community in which he has lived so long. SUDDEN DEATH Seldom have we been called upon to chronicle a death so untimely as that of Chas. Kerr, one of the most prominent and most highly esteemed young men of Alturas. Death came to Charley quickly and without warning, and it was difficult for many, who had seen him the day before apparently in the best of health, to believe the report as it flew from lip to lip. Wednesday, he went to work repairing a roof, and had not complained of illness in anyway. Suddenly he spoke to his father who was near "I am not feeling well" and an instant later fell to the roof. His father hurried to his side only see him gasp and die, heart failure evidently being the cause. The deceased was aged 30 years old, was born in Alturas and grew to manhood here. He was universally esteemed by all who knew him, and had not an enemy on earth. He was a member of the well known contracting firm of Kerr Bros., and was a skillful mechanic, as well as a most useful citizen and general regret at his untimely death was expressed everywhere. A. Bieber, one of Lakeview's old prominent citizens has disposed of his holdings at that place and will move to San Francisco where they will make their future home. The Adin Argus reports two new cases of scarlet fever last week, Kate Steele and Evelyn Wayman. Alturas has also had a couple of cases and all precautions should be taken to prevent its spreading. While out fishing Saturday, Orrin Addington, 13-year-old son of Mrs. Emma Addington, slipped in stepping on a rock and fell, breaking his leg just above ankle. The little fellow is getting along all right. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1919 FORT BIDWELL NEWS Born - April 12th, to Mr. and Mrs. Bedford, a son While herding sheep on the 9th inst., Ned Barry found the body of Jake Phillips near Lake Annie, and the remains were interred here on the 10th. Card of Thanks - We desire to express our sincere gratitude to those who so kindly assisted us in our recent bereavement of the death of our father. Also, thank the school children and others for flowers. C. E. McCormick Mrs. L. J. Barber Mrs. E. B. Grove Mrs. Zella Wyatt Died - At her home in Cedar Pass, April 14, 1919, Rosa, beloved wife of Daniel Royce, and daughter of Mrs. J. F. Cole and sister of Mrs. Roy Reynolds and Mrs. Emery Cole of Lake City, and Mrs. Jos. Royce, of Cedar Pass. She also leaves several children to mourn her death. Her funeral will be held this afternoon and the interment will take place in the Cedarville cemetery. Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Barnhill, were pleasantly surprised by a dozen of their neighbors, who brought a plentiful supply of ice cream and cake, which was enjoyed after a season of music and visiting with newcomers from Oregon. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gooch, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Allenwood, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gooch, Mr. and Mrs. Art Allenwood, J. A. Dyke, Miss Dora Dyke and Mrs. Stevens. HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT Last Friday, a car which, Mrs. Ed Ivory, Sr. was riding, through a little town between Fresno and Tracy, was struck by another auto and Mrs. Ivory and other members of the party were thrown out. Mrs. Ivory was badly bruised and shaken and has been taken to St. Luke's hospital in San Francisco. Mrs. Martha Ivory and her two daughters, Belle and May, and two grandchildren of Mrs. Ivory, were in the car. Belle Ivory sustained two fractures of the skull and is not expected to live. Mrs. Ivory will be brought home as soon as she is able to travel. The accident was caused by a drunken driver coming down on the wrong side the road. BODY FOUND The body of Jacob Phillips was found last week by a sheepherder, near Lake Annie. It will be remembered that he had been missing since early last winter and several searching parties have been out hunting for him and some of the searchers had gone within five feet of where the body lay covered with snow. The body was in a fairly good state of preservation when found and was interred in the Bidwell Cemetery. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., at Dr. Coates' Sanitarium, April 10, 1919, to the wife of Harold Roberts, a daughter, weight 9-pounds. Clarence Stephenson, well known here, committed suicide somewhere in Shasta County last week. He was arrested recently and brought to Alturas for non-support of his wife and children, but gave bonds to do so and returned to Shasta and last week attempted a criminal assault on a Mrs. Brown, and failing in that, he committed suicide. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 1919 Wm Ferguson has been arraigned in the Superior Court at Susanville for the murder of A. McEarney at Westwood, and the trial has been set for the 12th of May. Rev. H. D. Harkins returned last Monday night from a trip to the south and east, going as far as Louisiana. He brought back with him, his brother, Lieutenant Wm. H. Harkins who is in ill health. Mrs. H. C. Tuttle is convalescing now, after suffering a relapse with pneumonia. Mrs. Tuttle expects to leave for San Francisco as soon as she is able to join her husband who returned from France yesterday, with the famous 363rd infantry. Last Friday R. R. Scammon, familiarly known as "Cliffe," was married to Miss Margery Frame, of Vacaville, the ceremony being performed by Judge S. C. Hayes. The news of the marriage came as a surprise to their many friends, who wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity. While taking a bath last Saturday night, Mr. Harkins had quite a time with a cat, which appeared to have the rabies. The animal suddenly jumped and commended to act strangely, frothing at the mouth, and attempted to bite Mr. Harkins. He seized a chair and after a short battle, the cat was killed. He said that a week or so the cat had a knot on its jaw, as though it had been bitten by something, but no one thought of the rabies. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1919 Gherald Wilson was brought in from Guano valley last week to Fulton Heard's place here. He was sick, and the doctor was unable to determine whether or not he was suffering with scarlet fever or tick fever. He is kept in a secluded room and if it be scarlet fever there is little chance of its spreading. DEAD BODY UNEARTHED While playing in a vacant lot in the north end of town last Wednesday, some children noticed a couple of dogs digging in the ground and on approaching the place found the body of an infant. The matter was reported to Coroner Kerr, who took charge of the matter and held an inquest, at which a number of witnesses were examined, but no testimony was obtained that would throw any light on the crime. The body was in a fair state of preservation when found and disclosed the fact that it was the body of a white male child, fully developed, and those who examined it were unable to form an opinion as to whether or not death was due to natural causes and unless further investigation is made the history of the crime will always remain a mystery. Born - Near Lake City, Cal., April 29th, 1919, to the wife of Shirl Wilson, a daughter. Wm Milton, one of the old pioneer residents of Surprise Valley, residing for the most part at Lake City, died at Dr. Coates' Sanitarium last Monday night. He had been in ill health for a long time with practically no hope for his recovery. He was aged 79 years and leaves seven children to mourn his death. His remains were interred in the Lake City cemetery yesterday afternoon, followed to their last resting-place by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. His obituary will appear next week.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1919 George A. Wood, one of the old residents of Alturas, died last week from influenza. He was of a genial, social man well liked by all. FORT BIDWELL NEWS ITEMS Your statement that Jake Phillips had been found was a mistake. His whereabouts is still a mystery. Born - At Dr. Coates' Sanitarium, in Cedarville, Cal., March 4, 1919, to the wife of E. J. Beebe, a daughter Dan Hanks was appointed by the County Health Officer to look after the dogs in the valley. Owing to the rabies outbreak, all owners of dogs are notified to keep them confined at home, and if they do not keep them from running at large, they will be killed. The Indians are doing their bit towards easing up the wood situation by bringing wood into town. If some more of our hustling wood suppliers would purchase a few more drag saws, gasoline engines, etc., it's dollars to doughnuts that we will have to depend almost entirely on the Indians for wood next winter. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1919 HOW A SURPRISE VALLEY BOY DIED The following communication regarding the death of Pete Christiansen of this valley was received last week by F. E. Bush. Pete Christiansen was killed about nine o'clock on the night of September 30th, 1918, about 500 years south east of the tiny village of Eclisfontaine, which is in the department of the Meuse in Eastern France. Eclishontaine is about 26 miles west and slightly north of Verdun and about 150 miles east of Paris. He had been action five days when he was hit. He went into battle at 5:30 a.m., Sept. 26, at a point a little northeast of the village of Cheppy to the place where he was killed. From Cheppy to this place is about seven miles and the direction is northeasterly. Company K had traversed this seven miles in the face of heavy sniper machine gun fire and shell fire on the night of September 30th, the men dug pits so that they might have partial shelter from the shell fire for the night. The account thereafter was given by Sergeant Nelson H. Monroe of Company K, whose home address is Alturas, California. I was in the pit with Private Pete Christiansen when he was killed. It was arranged that four of us should have the pit. I had one man stand on guard and arranged to have the other three sleep. The men were to take turns during the night. We did not have to dig a pit, having found a natural depression that would just contain three, Private Christiansen was sitting up when the shell came. I heard it coming in time to lay flat. It struck so close that it tore my pack to pieces and left nothing of my rifle but a piece of the butt plate and some sling; and it shocked and deafened me. Private DeWitt, who was on guard in the road, was struck in several places by shell fragments but not fatally hurt. Private Weutig, the fourth man in the pit, was struck in the head but recovered. Private Christiansen, however, was hit in the head by a piece of shrapnel or a piece of shell casing and fell forward on his face dead. He neither moved nor spoke afterward. The shell that killed Pete Christiansen also killed three men of the Headquarters Company, who were in a hole close to ours; it also wounded several men. The side hill would have been a very safe place but for the trees. Ordinarily shells would carry on over the side hill pits and explode in the bottom. The battle of the Argonne, in the fifth day of which Pete Christiansen lost his life, was continued unremittingly by numerous American, and some French divisions, until November 11th, upon which date, as you know, the Germans signed the armistice. He then lost his life in a campaign that contributed very greatly toward bringing about the total defeat of Germany. Asa Best, who lived here thirty years ago, arrived here last week on a visit to relatives and is renewing acquaintance with old time friends. For the past fifteen years, he has resided in Alaska. He is a brother of Mrs. Adam Rinehart. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1919 Dr. Sam Gibson, formerly of Alturas, but for years a resident of Reno, died in a hospital in San Francisco last week, where he had been taken for an operation. Dr. A. Gibson, of Alturas went out to attend the interment of the remains. Glen Harris, of Lake City, had the misfortune of getting his left hand badly cut by a wood saw at Fred Niles' farm last Friday afternoon. Dr. Coates' assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Fuller, trained nurses, sutured the severed tissues and at this writing, there is every indication that the hand will be as good as ever. Wm Milton, who has been in ill health for some time was taken to Lake City yesterday. As we go to press, we are informed of the death of Jas. Fee, pioneer resident of Fort Bidwell, which occurred last night. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1919 DEATH OF JAMES FEE James Fee, one of Fort Bidwell's highly esteemed pioneer residents, died on march 18th, at the age of 81 years, __ months and 2 days. He was well known throughout the valley as a man of sterling worth, and by his close attention to business he accumulated a large fortune. Coming here in the early days, he did his share toward developing the valley and bringing it to a state of civilization. He was a good man, a good neighbor and a warm friend, and the community in which he lived so long will sadly miss him. James Fee was born in Ireland, July 23, 1837, and came to California in 1863, and came to Surprise Valley in 1868, and has resided here continuously since, his home being at Fort Bidwell. He leaves to mourn his loss an aged wife, one son, E. J. Fee and two daughters, Mrs. L. S. Billups and Mrs. Aggie Ayres, to whom is extended sincere sympathy in their sad irreparable loss. Noel Heard, of Lake City, met with a very frightful accident last Thursday, while sawing wood, his clothing was caught by the flywheel of the machine, and nearly stripped the clothing from him, breaking his leg and badly bruising him up. His injuries are not considered as serious, and he is getting along as well as could be expected. FORT BIDWELL NEWS Born - At Bidwell, Cal., March 13, to the wife of Robert Croxton, a 5 ½ pound son Jack O'Keefe, of Lake City, was fined $25 by Judge Hayes yesterday for malicious mischief. Mrs. Bethel Tuttle is able to be out again after being confined to her home with an attack of bronchial pneumonia. Two cases of scarlet fever are reported at the county seat. Mr. and Mrs. Poore's little son being one of the afflicted. Born - In Fall River Mills, Cal., March 17, 1919, to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cumiskey, an 11-pound daughter - Kathleen Cumiskey. (Congratulations). Card of thanks - We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the late illness and death of our husband and father, James Fee. Mrs. Martha Fee Mrs. L. S. Billups Mrs. Aggie Ayres E. J. Fee

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1919 CEDARVILLE BOY WOUNDED: LAYS IN "NO MAN'S LAND" TWO DAYS A letter to Mrs. Alfred Johnson of this place, regarding her son, Lester, from Lieutenant Henry S Bailey, in France states as follow: Co. "B" 363 Inf, A. E. F. A. P. O. 776, Dec. 31, 1918, From Commanding Officer, Co. B, 363, Inf. To Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Cedarville, Cal. Subject: Report on Pvt. 1st cl Lester a. Johnson, 2263329. 1. Nothing daunted by a sprained ankle received while on his way to the position of the Company before going over the top, Pvt. Johnson limped back to the first aid station, had his ankle bandaged and went over the top with "C" company of 363d Infantry. In spite of his determination to see some action, Pvt. Johnson was unfortunate enough to have his ankle broken by a German shell in No Man's Land. His is now in a hospital at Nantes, France. Harry S. Bailey 1st Lt. 363 Inf. The following, taken from the San Francisco Chronicle gives slight details of Lester's experience on the battle front, and gives us a slight idea of the hot time they had with the Hun: "I never thought I could get so close to the ground and yet seem so far above it. I felt as if I were on top of a hill with my gas mask pushing me up, as the German bullets were ripping past and tearing my pack to pieces." Thus, did Private Lester A. Johnson of Stockton describe his sensations under fire with Company B. 363 Infantry, of the 91st (Wild West) Division in the Argonne forest, to a group of listeners in Wright's Billiard Parlors yesterday. Johnson wears a chevron for wounds in the leg. Three bullets ripped his pack as he hugged the ground. He laid on the field two days and two nights target of German snipers, before the ambulance reached him. Born - Near Lake City, Cal., Feb. 2, 1919, to the wife of Owen Stewart, a son L. A. Wheeler, who has been suffering from an attack of appendicitis, is somewhat improved. Mrs. George Hudspeth of Eagleville was brought to Dr. Coates' Sanitarium last week for medical treatment. Sargeant Kennedy and wife arrived here last Sunday on a visit to Mrs. Kennedy's parents, judge and Mrs. S. C. Hayes. Sargeant Kennedy was recently mustered out at Camp Lewis. Mrs. Theodore Renner, one of the pioneer residents of Modoc, and well known here, died at Davis Creek from influenza last week. The Record extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and family. Albert Ross, Sheriff of Shasta was recently hit on the head with a stick of wood by a crazy man and died. J. L. Richardson, a brother-in-law of John Stewart of this place, was appointed to fill out the un-expired term. A real estate deal was made last week between al Baty and Louie Gill, whereby Mr. Baty becomes the owner of Mr. Gill's place about a half a mile below town, and Mr. gill takes over Mr. Baty's place in Cedar Canyon, both are good properties and their owners will no doubt prosper by the deal. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1919 J. F. Sapp, of this place, received a telegram last week stating that his nephew, Arthur Espy had died at Casper, Wyoming, from poison. No details have yet been received regarding his death. He is said to have been a young man of exceptional business ability, with a promising future before him. Jake Phillips, an old time resident, disappeared from here about two weeks ago and no trace of him has been found yet, and Indian trailers are now hunting for him. Opinions differ as to whether he is dead, or left the country. A. C. Lowell, President of the Bank of Bidwell, had a stroke of apoplexy while in the bank on the 6th inst. and is paralyzed on the left side. Dr. Leithead was summoned from Lakeview and a trained nurse from Berkeley was also sent for and will be here today. A. C. Lowell, the pioneer merchant of Fort Bidwell, was stricken with apoplexy last Thursday and we understand that his condition at this time is somewhat critical. He has a legion of warm friends who deeply regret to hear of his misfortune, and sincerely hope to hear of his recovery soon. Pierre Laxague is reported quite sick with asthma this week. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1919 LIBEL SUIT On the fifth of this month, C. B. Towle, filed an action against E. C. Bonner asking $11,000 damages. Mr. Bonner was alleged to have stated Mr. Towle had a bet up on Wilson for President in 1916. We could secure no statement of the case for publication from Mr. Bonner beyond that he would discuss in case in Court. We learn from his attorney, however, that a motion to dismiss has been filed on the part of Mr. Bonner because Mr. Towle failed as required by law to file with his complaint a bond in the sum of five hundred dollars for the protection of the defendant. WE TOLD YOU SO Arthur Yates cut his hand badly Wednesday while running a wood saw. His glove got caught in the saw pulling the fingers of his left hand against the teeth and nearly severing the second finger from his hand. Two of his other fingers were quite badly but not so severely as the second one. Well, if men won't take our advice, and insist on monkeying with the ax and wood saw, they will have to take the consequences, that's all. A woman wouldn't have met with an accident. Born - Near Lake City, Cal., Feb. 18, 1919, to the wife of Lester Roberts, a daughter. One of the twins of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Strief of Lake City was reported quite ill last week, but is improving nicely. From a late casualty list just issued it is learned that John Wall Jr., son of John Wall of Alturas, died in France from disease. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Feb. 14, 1919, to the wife of Pierre Sanserena, a son. Pete is slowly improving and will soon regain normal conditions. Mother and babe doing nicely. George Terrill, for some tears a resident of this place and well known throughout the county, died at Quincy, Plumas County on the 11th inst. The cause of his death is not reported. Sheriff Poore returned Wednesday night from Redding with Clarence Stephenson, who has been brought back on a warrant charging him with failure to provide for his minor children. Glenn Ward arrived home last week from overseas. He was wounded in the leg during a battle in France and spent a long time in the hospital, and we understand has recovered almost entirely from the wound. Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Benner received a letter from their son Earl, who is in Siberia, stating that he is well and that it was 39 degrees below zero there. The letter was written Dec. 5th and Earl was just preparing to go up on the fighting lines again after having had a few days rest. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1919 FORT BIDWELL NEWS ITEMS Mrs. McDonough, Mrs. Likins and Mr. David Baty are on the sick list this week. Feb. 23, Mrs. Ruby Drake came over from Willow Ranch last Friday and is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dora Fulcher. Mr. Harvey Fox arrived here last Friday. He has been at Camp Kearney for some time and was mustered out at the Presidio. He is looking fine and says he had a nice time but home is much better. The road over the mountain has been getting a little heavy and yesterday morning the mail left both Cedarville and Alturas and the drivers will meet at Baty's place and exchange mails and return to their respective starting places. This will make it much easier on the drivers. E. A. Lakey, of Adin, who enlisted in the army was reported dead, but he kept on writing to his folks, but the people still persisted that he was dead, and it remained for Congressman Raker to locate the man, and he received a letter from the Adjutant General stating that Lakey was alive and well. Now the wonder is why the people insisted that he was dead. Mrs. A. E. Noel, publisher of the Lower Lake Bulletin, died recently from pneumonia. She conducted that journal for 25 years and was highly respected by all who really knew her. Thirty-eight years ago, we entered the Bulletin office as "devil" and served a term of two years on it while John B. Fitch was proprietor, and we have always had a tender feeling in our heart for the old Bulletin and those who conducted it. Dan McQuade, an old-time resident of this place, died at the county hospital in Alturas last week. Darrel Garret left yesterday for Lakeview, where he goes to take his old position in the Rinehart Garage. Harold Miller arrived home last Saturday. He was with the Grizzlies, but had to stop at New York, as he was sick with mumps. He has recovered and is feeling fine now. We are informed that the body of Jake Phillips, who mysteriously disappeared from Bidwell some weeks ago, was found lying near Lake Annie last week. He had evidently wandered around until overcome with exertion and cold.

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/QRB.2ACI/2200 Message Board Post: Greetings, I have an application for marriage license and a marriage certificate with 4 years of separation. Strange... Applied for marriage license in Washoe County, with residense noted as Reno, on 6 Aug 1914. Marriage Certificate, married at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, on 8 Aug 1918. Dates are perfectly clear and the application form number (5224) is clearly stamped on the certificate. Was there a mandatory wait period? Four years seems excessive - heck, we have marriage today lasting less than four hours (Britney Spears?). Keith

Can someone tell me if the marriage records of Reno are on line and if so, the URL?? I am interested in the marriage of Raymond A Hoover & Betty Lee Fairey which took place on 23 May 1953. Need to know if it shows her parents or place of birth, etc. Paul R. DAFFT (PDafft@Juno.Com) 1605 Cottonwood Road Carrollton, Texas, 75006-3856

Modoc Picnic set for August The 63rd Annual Modoc Picnic will be held Sunday, August 1, 2004, at Carmichael Park in Carmichael, CA. All Modoc'ers, former Modoc'ers and families are invited to this event. This is a potluck, so those attending are asked to bring a dish of their choice, their own place setting and their own beverage. Lunch will begin at 12 noon or thereabouts. It is advisable to arrive early, to have a chance to visit before lunch begins. Carmichael Park is located at the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd. and Grant Ave. The Modoc group will gather at the rear of the park near the playground. Just follow the signs. For further information contact either Guy Fender at (916) 371-3725 or Frank Rider, (916) 645-2995.

----- Original Message ----- From: "OurFamily" <ourfamily@rh2o.com> To: <CAMODOC-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 28, 2004 5:03 PM Subject: [CAMODOC] Henderson Family > I need some help. In Volume 9 of the Modoc County Historical Society, on > page 28, there is a family photo. One of the children identified is "Hazel > Hartlerode". I have been asked to see if anyone might know who this "Hazel" > might be. > > The only known "Hazel Hartlerode" is the one asking for for help. She said > that it could not be her, as the picture is taken before her birth. > > Thank you for any ideas. > > Billie Reynolds > r3346@dcsi.net > > > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QRB.2ACI/1044.1 Message Board Post: Hello, I saw your message and thought we might have a connection. My gggrandmother was born in Marlia, Italy her name is Costantina Baroni born approx. 1830. Her father was Paolo, she married Giovanni Nannini about 1850. Does any of this sound like a connection to your family? Linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bowers, Livingston, Henderson, Cowan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QRB.2ACI/456.464.1 Message Board Post: Have tried to find what happened to Robert Henderson, nephew of Alexander Cowan, 1st husband of Ellie Oram Cowan Bowers. He lived with them prior to Ellie's marriage to Sandy Bowers. Also have been trying to find what happened to Ellie's Sister who married a Livingston. I am hoping that is the Harry Livingston in your message. Could you please send me any information you have on the above? I am decended from Alexander Cowan through is 2nd wife, Jane Mitchell. Thanks. Barbara Owen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: B E N C E B E N Z Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QRB.2ACI/0.58.1 Message Board Post: Hello, You might want to try contacting the Railroad Retirement Board. ...http://www.rrb.gov/ if you scroll down you will see a section for "Genealogical Inquireis" Margaret

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wm.H. Charlton Gerloch,Washoe,Nevada Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QRB.2ACI/0.58 Message Board Post: -searching for any inormation on William Henry Charlton,1930 census finds him in Gerloch,Washoe,Nevada. Workin as a laborer W.P. Railroad. Any information on family would be appreciated. Was Born in Canada abt. 1888 Parents listed as from Northern Ireland.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QRB.2ACI/2195.1 Message Board Post: Nevada State Journal 23 November 1935 page 5 brings up "ever" not Ehrer 02 December 1937 Page 4 brings up "cheer" not Ehrer 24 June 1938 page 11 Rainbow girls Meet. attending mesdames Freida Ehrer 26 February 1963 page 12 Robberies at Strawberry, Calif. Cabin owned by Marchel Ehrer from Mill Valley Reno Evening Gazette 13 December 1931 page 8 brings up "Herr" not Ehrer 24 June 1938 page 6 Order of Rainbow Club. present were Freida Ehrer, Mrs. Herr. 05 May 1962 page 12 Brings up John B. Kehrer not Ehrer. Does this help or do you have more dates? Arline in Reno, Nevada

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QRB.2ACI/2195 Message Board Post: the collection of newspapers " NEVADA STATE JOURNAL " from Reno and the " RENO EVENING GAZETTE " has many information on family EHRER; who has access to this information and would like to communicate them well to me? by advance thank you of your assistance. jean-pierre Ehrer

NOVEMBER 1, 1916 CAUSE OF THE TRAGEDY During the past week the last sad rites were performed over the remains of Wilson Barnett and Alex Drummond, who were killed by an explosion, as we stated in last week's Record. Wilson Barnett was buried at Eagleville last Thursday and the funeral services of Alex Drummond were conducted here last Friday under the auspices of Cedarville Lodge No 249, he being a member of the order at Georgetown, Cal. Both men were highly esteemed, and their tragic end was a shock to all of their friends and the entire community. The explosion that caused their death occurred as follows; Last spring James McCartney did some blasting for Mr. Adams, and placed the explosives left, about twenty sticks of giant powder and fifty caps in the oven of a camp stove, put the stove away so that no one could get at it, and Mr. Warren got the stove, took it up to the camp and set it up, but did not look into the oven, and when the boys were cooking supper, the sad tragedy occurred. It was a miracle that more people were not killed, as at noon there were 8 or 10 men there and they were going to build a fire in the stove and cook dinner, but concluded to eat a lunch. Had the fire been built then the loss of life would have been greater. DEATH OF J. N. JAQUISH Died - At Reedley, Cal., October 26, 1916, J. N. Jaquish, aged 80 years and 6 months. On Sunday morning, last the body of J. N. Jaquish arrived here accompanied by his sons, Ted and Elwood Jaquish. Their visit to the old home place was a sad one and was for the purpose of interring the body of their father beside that of their mother, who years ago had crossed the borderland. The funeral services were conducted by Cedarville Lodge, No 249, I.O.O.F., of which the deceased had long been an honored member. Mr. Jaquish came to Surprise in 1880 and about fifteen years ago moved to San Francisco, making his home there. He was sick only a short time before his death. He was a pioneer teamster of Surprise and had one of the largest outfits on the road. He had many old friends here, who regretted to learn of his death, and tender sympathy to his sons, Ted and Elwood. Wm. Mullins, of this place, finished digging about two acres of potatoes last Monday, and sent a sample of them to the Record. They are larger than ordinarily, and as fine, a quality as grown in any State, and without irrigation and the yield was good. And to show the vitality of the soil, be it noted, that the potato vines were frozen three times during the summer, and yet produced a good crop. Smalls Bros. machine finished threshing Ellery Phillip's barley on the Street Bros. ranch last Sunday and off of 65 acres 4315 bushels were threshed. Pretty good yield for a poor year. POOR PAY IN WINE GRAPES Ted and Elwood Jaquish, who were raised in Surprise, but who now reside in Fresno County, were here last Sunday, bringing the body of their father, J. N. Jaquish, back to the old home place for burial. They live in the heart of the grape growing country, and stated that the grape industry would not be materially injured in the event of California being voted dry, as wine grapes was not a paying industry, but that those who had the table and raisin grapes were doing fairly well. They were bringing $42 per ton this year. They left Monday on the auto truck for Geralch. Walter Gibbins, of Alturas, was here last Sunday. He is recovering nicely from his recent surgical operation, and for the first time in several years, he has been enjoying good health. Walter has many friends who are glad to hear of his recovery. NOVEMBER 8, 1916 WEDDING BELLS At high noon Wednesday occurred the wedding of Miss Lavina Hardy and Marion Rinehart at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. _. R. Hardy, Sultana avenue and Dessu street. The house was beautifully decorated for the event; roses and plumose fern being used profusely in the parlor, while yellow chrysanthemums were massed in the living room. Just at the stroke of twelve, the presiding minister, the Rev. Ralph B. Larkin, performed the impressive ceremony in the presence of the immediate family and a few intimate friends. Immediately after the ceremony, a sumptuous dinner was served to the guests in the dining room. The long table was loaded with every good thing, which the season affords, from the eighteen-pound turkey to the delicious mince pie. Soon aster dinner Dr. C. B. Hardy, who drove out from Los Angeles for the event, managed to slip the bride and groom away in her car and took them to the city where they left for parts unknown. After the ceremony, they will be at home to friends in Cedarville. The bride has been teaching in Nevada for the last three years and it was there that the romance began, which culminated in the happy event of yesterday. The groom is a prosperous cattleman of Cedarville and the good wishes of all Mrs. Rinehart's many friend go with her as she goes to her new home. - Daily Report, Ontario, Cal., Nov. 2, 1916. The Record extends congratulations to the newlyweds and wishes them happiness and prosperity. A MYSTERY Somewhat of a mystery was unearthed at the cemetery this week, while the grave for Arthur Slippey was being dug. At a shallow depth, the gravediggers came upon the shoes and feet of a woman and after determining that they were connected with a skeleton, beat a hasty retreat. Another site was chosen after a visit to town and the corpse of the unknown recovered. Who it was, when it was buried or under what circumstances will probably forever remain an impenetrable mystery. No woman has ever disappeared from this section in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. What adds to the mystery is that the present cemetery has been established but a little over twenty years, and it is certain that during that time, no person, man or woman, has been buried coffinless. - New Era Arthur Slippey, a young man of Alturas died at Colfax last week. Born - At the Patterson Ranch, Nov 7, 1916, to the wife of John Patterson, a boy. Several arrests for bootlegging have been made at Bieber. It does look as though the same people would get tired of violating the law. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Warrens was badly bitten in the arm last Monday evening by a bulldog with which she was playing. Tex Shackleford, who was accidentally shot sometime ago, has recovered and was able to go to work this week. We hope he may escape anymore accidents. Card Of Thanks - Trouble shared loses half its poignarey and to all the kind friends and neighbors, who helped us through the ordeal of parting with our loved one, either by their presence or actively, we tender our most heartfelt gratitude and thanks. Grant Warren family M. Hotchkiss and families It is often said that, "a man who squeezes a dollar never squeezes his wife." And upon looking over our subscription list we are led to believe that there are quite a number of good women in this locality who are being sadly neglected. The telephone line from here to Alturas was completed last Saturday, and this week the linemen will repair the lines from here to Bidwell and Eagleville. In the spring the other improvements contemplated will be finished. The new line marks a great improvement in service from here to Alturas. NOVEMBER 15, 1916 GEE, BUT IT WAS COLD Last Sunday, a bunch of people from Eagleville and this place, went up to Bidwell to attend a meeting and discuss matters generally. It was to be a get-together meeting, to get better acquainted and have a social time with our northern neighbors. The ride up was fine. The air was bracing when we left home and the nearer we got to the North Pole, the chillier was the atmosphere and when we pulled into Bidwell, the carburetor in Wm. Mickle's car froze. The scenery was great and it was all ours for the looking. We enjoyed a good chicken dinner at the Cosmopolitan hotel. The town was very quiet but we finally located Jim Williams and he informed us that a big crowd had been in town on Election Day and they expected a rush on Thanksgiving day, and his statement was corroborated by Roy Baker and Joe Parman. On the way up numerous hay stacks and large number of cattle were to be seen along the route and the country had a contented and prosperous look not found in all localities. BADLY BITTEN BY A DOG The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Heard was badly bitten about the face by a dog, last Monday, while they were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Miller, who lives a couple of miles north of Cedarville. It seems that the little fellow opened the gate for the dog to come out, when it jumped on him and almost bit his ear off and bit him on the cheek. The dog was killed and its brain was sent below for analysis. The little boy was rushed to the Sanitarium for treatment, after which Mrs. Head left with him for Berkeley, where the brains of the dog will be tested for rabies and the Pasteur treatment will be given the child if it is found that the dog had the rabies. Several days ago the dog had a fierce fight with a bobcat and it is feared that it had become infected with disease. FORMER RESIDENT IS ENGAGED Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Janet Stokes, the charming and attractive daughter of Mrs. S. Stokes of Glenn Street and George Lindemann, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Lindemann, of Coffy lane, near this city. The marriage will be a near future event and their many friends of the popular young couple will unite in the very heartiest felicitations for their future happiness and prosperity. Miss Stokes is a young lady of most pleasing personality and during her residence here of a number of years has drawn about her a large number of friends. Miss Stokes was formerly in the office of C. C. Donovan, the hop king, a stenographer. She is also a member of the vested choir of the Episcopal Church. Lindemann is one of Santa Rosa's well-known young businessmen and was formerly with the staff of the Santa Rosa Bank. He is a member of the Hycinthians, the well-known social organization of young men here. He is a fine fello of integrity and purpose and fully shares the popularity of the estimable girl he will soon claim as bride. The announcement of the news of the betrothal has been expected by intimate friends of the couple interested, who have known of the friendship that has existed between them. The marriage will unite two very much respected families of this section of the State. A brother of the bride to be is Horticultural Commissioner Stokes of Lake County, and he and two other brothers have fruit farms in that county. - Santa Rosa Press Democrat Mrs. May Buick arrived here from Redding last week on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hayes. B. E. Ladd was brought over from Alturas last week to Dr. Coates Sanitarium for treatment for a broken kneecap. Elmer Hill was elected Justice of the Peace and Harry McLaughlin Constable for the Long Valley Township at the late election. Car; Coffman and Frank Gooch left here last week for San Francisco to be at the bedside of Ulric Coffman, who is still in a critical condition. Born - In Cedarville, Cal., Nov 15, 1916, to the wife of Harry Cook, a son. Jesse Cannon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Cannon, of this place, under went an operation at Dr. White's hospital in Sacramento on the 2nd inst. for a fractured backbone and appendicitis. It was a very serious operation but at last reports he was doing nicely. NOVEMBER 22, 1916 AUTO ACCIDENT Wednesday, Felix Allen, driving a Ford auto from Cedarville to Alturas, ran off the grade and turned over his car. The accident was caused by a blow out. In the car with Felix were E. C. Bonner, Mrs. Dr. Gibson and a Wheat Buyer, whose name we did not learn. Mr. Bonner was pinned under the car but fortunately was not seriously injured, though all parties were more or less scratched up, Felix, they say, lit on his cheek, and though he dug a hole in the ground, big enough to bury a dog, was not phased. It would require something more substantial than hard ground to have any effect on Felix's cheek. - New Era PASSED AWAY The news of the death of Ulrich Coffman came over the wire last Wednesday evening just after we had gone to press, and though it had been momentarily expected, it was nevertheless a shock to his relatives and friends, and it cast a feeling of sadness and gloom over the entire community. The remains reached here Friday night and on Sunday afternoon, the funeral was conducted from the M. E. Church under the direction of Undertaker C. G. McCloud. Rev. Chalfant delivered an impressive and comforting sermon, and the choir sang several appropriate selections. The floral offerings were beautiful. To the brokenhearted wife, mother, sisters and brothers the record extends sincere sympathy in their sorrow. ACCIDENTALLY KILLED News was received here last Friday of the accidental shooting of Ernest Messner near High Rock. It seems that the young man was attending to a string of traps, and at the last trap, he had caught hold of the muzzle of the gun to pull it through the sage brush, where it was discharged, striking him in the side and ranging upward, going through the heart and killing him instantly. He is the eldest son of Jacob Messner, about 16 years of age, and his remains were brought to his home at Bidwell and interred Saturday. OBITUARY Edgar Ulrich Coffman was born June 21, 1880, in Wise Co., Texas. He came with his parents first to Oregon, and about twenty years ago to Surprise Valley, where his home has been since then. He was united in marriage to Belva Agnes Gooch, Nov 20, 1904, and buying the ranch where their home has been, working together, by industry and economy had succeeded in paying for it and placing themselves, where life might be easier. About four months ago, he went to San Francisco for treatment for blood poisoning, his wife and mother accompanying him. There under the care of phyicians at St. Winifred's hospital, all was done for him that love and medical skill could do. But all in vain for after patiently enduring the heavy pain throughout the weary months, he died about two o'clock in the aft ernoon of Wednesday, Nov 15, 1916. The body was brought to Cedarville and the funeral services were held from the Methodist Church, Nov 19, under the auspices of the Modern Woodmen. He was a man of good character and one whom the valley could ill afford to lose. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, his mother and father, four sisters, Mrs. L. A. Wheeler, Mrs. Lloyd Ogle, Mrs. Roy Bolt and Mrs. Lloyd Smith and three brothers, M. G., Car and Fletcher Coffman and a large circle of friends. Arthur Chalfant Tex Shackleford came in from Long Valley last week and had the old bullet wound in his side opened up and some foreign substance removed and is getting along nicely. Last week, Chas. Chambers took a trip to Duck Flat to look over the road for the purpose of bidding on a mail contract, which is to be let soon and on his return, his automobile became unmanageable and missed a bridge and ran into a deep ditch and turned completely over, pinning Mr. Chambers underneath with a bow of the top across his neck so he could not get his breath, and had it not been for the assistance of a young man near by, he would have died in a short time, but fortunately he escaped with a few bruises and a badly wrecked car. Miss Mary and Pearl Young, of Lakeview, Oregon, are visiting their sister, Mrs. C. E. McCormick. Jesse Parman is on the sick list again but is improving slowly. Miss Rhonda Sweeney of Lake City recently had her ankle badly sprained. BORN - In Cedarville, Cal., Nov 18, 1916, to the wife of Allen McCulley, a boy. F. G. Hill left last week for the lower country where he goes for medical treatment. Opal, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hill, of Beulah, Long Valley, was bitten by a cat recently and shortly after biting the child, the cat died. The parents feared the cat was infected with the rabies and left for Reno, immediately to give the little one a course of Pasteur treatment. Notice is hereby given that as my wife, Myrtle Addington has left my bed and board, I will not be responsible for any debts she may contract after this date. Issac Addington Ogle and wife, of Lakeview, Ore., Roy D. Bolt and wife, and M. G. Coffman, of San Francisco, were her this week attending the funeral of Ulrich Coffman.

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/QRB.2ACI/2161.1.2 Message Board Post: Arline, Thank you so much for the information. Some of what you wrote, I had just recently found. Other parts were totally new to me. I can't tell you how I appreciate your kindness. I was surprised that see Francis Ray Dean finally married. Wonder if they had children? He died about 15 years after marrying. My grandfather, Fay Allen Dean was the son of Guy Rodman Dean and Sarah May Allen. Sarah May was Guy's second wife. Sarah died after the birth of her second son, Ray Rodman Dean. My grandfather and his baby brother were put in an orphange in Denver, Colorado. Baby Ray Rodman Dean died in the orphanage a few months later but my grandfather was adopted and his name changed to Ray A. Sleater. Grandpa never knew he had a half brother. In fact, it was only a couple of months ago that I found out Guy R. Dean had a previous marriage. I can't tell you what a laugh I got when I found out that all three boys ended up with the name Ray - Francis Ray, Ray A. (adopted name) and Ray Rodman. Now what are the chances of that happening to all three sons of one man? Have no idea what made the adopted parents name my grandfather Ray. I am hoping to find out the death date of Lillie and her place of burial. I have the death date of Francis Ray Dean but am still trying to get his obit and place of burial. Not easy in California with some of the laws that have recently been passed there. Again, thank you so much for your help. Dee