Here is the obit you requested for the following person: Josephine W. Thompson Age: 38 yrs Co: 15 died: 8/25/1912 Requested by: [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) The Bakersfield Californian, Wednesday, August 28, 1912 Death Claims Mrs. Josephine Thompson Mrs. Josephine W. Thompson, of Taft, died Sunday evening at 9 o'clock after a short illness. The funeral was held today at Bakersfield, internment being made at the Union Cemetery. Undertaker Brooke of Taft was in charge of the arrangements on the West Side. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

In a message dated 2/26/2004 4:44:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Searching for a marriage record for a male with surname VOSS. He was born in 1960 Claremont, CA, so prob married abt 1980--ish his parents are Joe and Barbara Voss I don't know his first name but he is my brother. Does anyone have access to CA Marriage Records? Thank you so very much, Diane [email protected] ------------------ Diane, There are over 200 VOSS grooms that were in their 20's and married between 1980-1985. Here is the info in this index: groom's name and age bride's name and age date of the marriage county where the marriage is recorded. Parents names are of no help. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Searching for a marriage record for a male with surname VOSS. He was born in 1960 Claremont, CA, so prob married abt 1980--ish his parents are Joe and Barbara Voss I don't know his first name but he is my brother. Does anyone have access to CA Marriage Records? Thank you so very much, Diane [email protected]

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A major genealogical event is coming to Sacramento in May!!! The National Genealogical Society (NGS) Conference in the States -- 19-22 May 2004. Full-color, 20-page registration brochures for the NGS Conference are in the mail and will be available at research libraries, family history centers and genealogical society meetings soon. This year's conference has some exciting offerings for people interested in California history and genealogy. One of the featured speakers is J.S. Holliday. Associated with UC Berkeley's Bancroft Library, the California Historical Society and the Oakland Museum of California, Mr. Holliday is a noted California Gold Rush historian and author of *The World Rushed In: The California Gold Rush Experience* and *Rush for Riches: Gold Fever and the Making of California*. The title of his conference presentation is "Far from Home and Family: The Origins of California's Risk-taking Culture." It's about the wild and adventuresome lifestyle of the men who came to the Gold Rush, far from the moral influence of their mothers, wives, sisters and daughters. Also of special interest to California researchers are the following classes: "California Gold Rush" "Research Facilities in the Golden State" both presented by Chuck Knuthson. Chuck is a native of northern California with deep roots in the gold country. He is webmaster of the Sierra County GenWeb site. "Did Your Ancestors' Siblings Take YOUR Family Papers to California?" by Sheila Benedict, CGRS. Sheila is a professional researcher from southern California specializing in California records. "Using California Records to Find Southern U.S. Ancestors" by J. Mark Low, CG. President of the Association of Professional Genealogists, Mark brings to his lecture the perspective of the importance of researching California records even if you don't live in California. Other classes pertinent to tracing the ancestry of Californians are on westward migration, railroad records and land records, especially federal land records. This is only the third time in more than 20 years that the NGS Conference has been held in California, and it won't be back any time soon. If you live in California, this is a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to experience a national conference without expensive travel costs. If you live in another state, but have a California roots, this is the perfect excuse to visit the home of your ancestors. Please join for "A Golden Prospect" National Genealogical Society Conference in the States Sacramento Convention Center 19-22 May 2004 Watch for brochures or visit www.ngsgenealogy.org and click on the SACRAMENTO logo. Barbara Leak Local Publicity Chair, NGS Conference 2004 www.ngsgenealogy.org President, Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley www.sacvalleygenes.org

http://www.lapl.org/guides/genealogy.html City Directories The library owns City Directories of the United States, 5,000 rolls of microfilm covering U.S. cities from 1861-1960. Microfiche directories cover earlier years. There is an eclectic set of approximately 1,200 paper directories and L.A. city directories, 1872-1942 are in both film and paper. http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?dis play=titlefilmnotes&titleno=530837&disp=Los+Angeles+%28California%29+city+di rect++&first=51&last=100&columns=*,0,0 The LDS Family History centers have the Los Angeles City Directories on microfilm. The link above gives you the film numbers for the years you are searching. -----Original Message----- From: CCombs (by way of Yvonne) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 8:10 PM To: [email protected] Subject: L.A. city directory 1931 & 1932 lookup Hi, Does anyone have access to the 1931 and 1932 Los Angeles City Directories? I am looking for two people: 1. George R. GOODIN (need his wife's name) 2. Eli KECK Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Cecilia

Hi, Does anyone have access to the 1931 and 1932 Los Angeles City Directories? I am looking for two people: 1. George R. GOODIN (need his wife's name) 2. Eli KECK Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Cecilia

For those who are interested, please contact the HSSC. Carol >X-Sent-Via: DakotaCom.NET >Delivered-To: [email protected]u >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) >Importance: Normal >X-Authentication-Info: Submitted using SMTP AUTH at out003.verizon.net from > [4.60.63.209] at Sat, 21 Feb 2004 20:29:17 -0600 >Approved-By: "Denise S. Spooner" <[email protected]> >Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2004 18:29:57 -0800 >Reply-To: H-California <[email protected]> >Sender: H-NET List on California Studies <[email protected]> >From: "Denise S. Spooner" <[email protected]> >Subject: Hidden in Plain Sight: LA History Through the Built Environment > (Conf.) >To: [email protected] >X-Spam-Status: No, hits=-0.2 required=5.0 > tests=APPROVED_BY,AWL,FROM_ENDS_IN_NUMS,MSGID_GOOD_EXCHANGE > version=2.55 >X-Spam-Level: >X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 2.55 (1.174.2.19-2003-05-19-exp) > >The Historical Society of Southern California is pleased to present its >Ninth Annual History Conference at the Autry National Center, formerly the >Autry Museum of Western Heritage. > >When: Saturday, 6 March 2004 8:30 AM - 5 :00 PM > >Designed for teachers, students, academic historians, and the lay public >these conferences explore the people and events that have shaped modern Los >Angeles. > >This year's conference will take us through the region's history via a >vehicle that wields a unique power: the built environment. As a source for >understanding our historical past the built environment provides a level of >immediacy that written sources, in particular, do not. The past truly comes >alive when we realize that the places in which today we stand, study, work, >worship, and play--some exceptional, most quite ordinary--were once the >sites whereupon the dreams, the fortunes, and the conflicts of the Angelenos >who came before us were lived out. > >The Program Highlights: > >Keynote: Dana Cuff, Prof. Dept. of Architecture & Urban Design, UCLA >"Lost in L.A.: Neighborhood Remnants of Architecture, Politics, and Daily >Life" > >Carolyn Kozo Cole, Curator of Photographs, LA Public Library >"The Power of Place: Documenting the Neighborhoods of Los Angeles" > >William Estrada, curator, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument >"Sacred and Contested Space: The Los Angeles Plaza" > >Thomas Andrews, Executive Director, Historical Society of Southern >California >Presentation of the 2004 O'Flaherty Teaching Awards > >Lunch > >Marsha Kinder, Prof. of Critical Studies, USC >"Designing a Digital City Symphony on Los Angeles History" > >Susan Phillips, Prof. of Anthropology & Urban Studies, Pitzer College >"Pachuco, Hobo, Union Logo: Historical Graffiti in L.A." > >Daniel Widener, Asst. Prof. of History, UC San Diego >"Waiting for the Song: Soundscapes of Insurgent L.A." > >Door Prizes and Wine and Cheese Reception > > > >Deadline for registration with lunch: 1 March 2004 > >Fee: $45 Regular; $35 ANC/HSSC members; $25 Teachers >Visa & Mastercard accepted or pay by check > >Please indicate your choice of sandwich for lunch: meat or vegetarian. > >Send payment to: >Historical Society of Southern California >200 East Aveneue 43 >Los Angeles, CA 90031 > >For more information, phone HSSC at (323) 222-0546 >or visit the HSSC website: www.socalhistory.org or email HSSC at >[email protected] Carol De Priest <mailto:[email protected]> Honest Intellectual Inquiry <http://www.dakotacom.net/~depriest> Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. ----Gandhi

Marriage License State of California, County of San Luis Obispo Marion A. CRAIG, resident of Paso Robles, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, and Miss Belle PACK, resident of Paso Robles, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California. Said CRAIG being of sufficient age to contract marriage and written consent of Parents of said Belle PACK being on file herein. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24th day of December, 1898 Signed: John WHICHER County clerk S. V. WRIGHT Deputy clerk Marriage Certificate Information 25th day of December, 1898, in Paso Robles, that John R. McINTYRE, a resident of San Miguel and Elmira McINTYRE, resident of San Miguel as witness. Brides mother is a native of California. Brides father is a native of Missouri No parental information for bridegroom Bride never before married. Bridegroom never before married. Signed by: B. W. PACK Minister of the Gospel J. F. FIEDLER - county recorder

Marion nmn CRAIG DCT VOL 37 PG 64 wht/male/divorced; dob: 11-15-1872; age at time of death: 83 yrs; pob: Kansas; dod: 6-30-1956 @9:00 pm; pod: General Hospital SLO; length of stay: 5 days; never in the Armed Services; Citizen of the USA; usual occupation: manage restaurant; usual address: 2145 Pine St. Paso Robles, CA Informant: Catherine McINTYRE name of father: Will CRAIG pob: Iowa maiden name of mother: Vesta XX(last name with held per Ca State law) Burial 7-3-1856 Paso Robles District Cemetery KUEHL Funeral Home

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: COMBS ENNIS U born: 07/13/1861 M IOWA mother: WILSON father: COMBS died: KERN 08/07/1940 age: 79 yrs Requested by: [email protected] The Bakersfield Californian, Thursday, August 8, 1940 Pgs. 11 & 15 Ranching Leader Ennis Combs Taken by Death _____________ Ennis U. Combs, pioneer sugar beet grower and processor, died last night in a local hospital. following a recent illness. Mr. Combs was known locally as one of Kern County's outstanding agriculturists. He was well known among the older businessmen and civic leaders in Bakersfield. He was a native of Agency City, Iowa, where he was born July 13, 1860, in the little frontier town. His career developed rapidly from cowboy to homesteader to merchant. As a retail merchant in Centralia, Kan., he married Lora E. Jackson on November 10, 1892, and shortly afterward organized a wholesale grocery firm in Kansas City, Mo. He organized the Midland Grocery Company in Denver Colo., in January 1903, and two years later consolidated with the Spratlin & Anderson Grocery Company to form one of the largest wholesale inter-mountain grocery firms. Upon his retirement from this business in 1910, he took up study of beet culture and sugar manufacturing from the growers' viewpoint and soon was recognized as an outstanding authority in this field. COMES TO SAN JOAQUIN In 1913 he was delegated by Pat Calhoun, motor railroad magnate of San Francisco to colonize a large area in the Solano region for the culture of sugar beets, but upon the death of Calhoun joined the San Joaquin Sugar Company, as superintendent of its operations in central California. Removing to Kern in 1915 he became one of the original owners of farm property in the Shafter colony and in company with George Peters, president of the Kern County Chamber of Commerce, produced the first commercial crop of potatoes. Years later, his prediction that the Shafter-Wasco area would one day become the greatest potato poducing area in the nation was recalled in widespread press comments. In 1917 he was called to the management of the great Pingree Sugar Company, operating in the Bakersfield and Visalia areas. DEVELOP BEET LANDS Lands developed for beet culture included heavy acreages in the Kern Lake, Old River, Panama and Buttonwillow areas as well as extensive operations in the territory surrounding the Corcoran and Visalia sugar factories, which he continued to manage. Mr. Combs joined the Nickerson and Gould interests in 1922 as superintendent in charge of operations in the development of sugar beet acreage in Idaho. The sugar factories at Corcoran and Visalia were moved to the new field under his supervision. From 1927 until he was stricken in November 1938, he has been interested in oil and mining development, frequently heading groups of leading Bakersfield businessmen. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Eduardo Colombo of Chicago; Mrs. Herman Peters of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Pat Commagere of Hollyood; three brothers, L. L. Combs of McFarland, E. E. Combs of Bakersfield, and J. H. Combs of Denver, Col., as well as many nephews and nieces residing in the Bakersfield area. The funeral is being arranged by the Hopson Mortuary with crematory services to be arranged in San Francisco. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: Graves, Pearl Foster 3/16/2001 Requested by: [email protected] The Bakersfield Californian, Friday, March 16, 2001 Pearl Foster Graves 1/18/1913 - 3/14/2001 Graveside ceremonies will be held Saturday, 10 a.m., March 17, 2001, at Hillcrest Memorial Park's Sunrise Section for Pearl Foster Graves. Pearl was born January 18, 1913, in Temple, Oklahoma to Middleton B. and Mary Harper. She has lived in Bakersfield for several years and had worked for Kern General Hospital for over 20 years. Pearl is survived by her children, Don Foster and his wife, Jo, Geraldine Littlejohn, Jo Foster Thomas and her husband Roy Johnson of Bakersfield, CA, Jimmie Foster and his wife Diane of Lake Isabella, June Foster DeMaria of Granada Hills, CA; two sisters; 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Pearl was preceded in death by her husbands, Marvin Foster and George Graves. In lieu of flowers, donation can be madeto Hoffman Hospice, 833-3900 or the American Cancer Society 327-2424. Bakersfield Family Funeral Directors. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: THOMAS JAMES JUNIOR born: 08/02/1943 MALE OK mother: BYERS died: KERN 5/31/1998 age: 54 Requested by: [email protected] The Bakersfield Californian, June 2, 1998 James Junior Thomas Services will be held on 6-3-1998 at Valley Mortuary chapel for James Junior Thomas who passed away in Mt. Mesa on 5-31-98. Officiating will be Pastor Carlos Fandino and VFW Post 7665. Originally of Simole, Oklahoma. Born 8-2-1943. James worked 14 years for the Marathon Oil Company before retiring. He was in the service from 1969 thru 1972. James was stationed in Germany during some of this time. A life member in the VFW, back country horseman in Californian, enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding. Also an ex motorcycle racer. Graduated from North High School in Bakersfield. Always ready to lend a helping hand to all and never knew a stranger. He will be missed by his wife, Patty of 11 years and his family; sons, Kent Thomas of akersfield; Tate Nagle and Tim Nagle, both of Kernville; brother, Jerry Thomas of Bakersfield; sisters, Wanda Bamgardner, Nadine Decker and Jackie Thomas, all of Bakersfield; mother, Molly Thomas of Bakersfield; 8 nieces & Nephews. Arrangements by Valley Mortuary. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: SMITH CHRISTOPHER YERRY born: 07/06/1946 M CALIFORNIA mother: YERRY died: KERN 04/19/1995 age: 48 yrs Requested by: [email protected] The Bakersfield Californian, April 22, 1995 Christopher Yerry Smith Graveside Services Graveside services will be held for Christopher Smith on Monday, April 24, 1995, 1 p.m. at Hillcrest memorial Park, 9101 Kern Canyon Road. Pastor Billy Rash of Kern Christian Center will officiate. In loving memory of Christopher Yerry smith, born July 6, 1946, and passed away April 19, 1995, at the age of 48. Christopher is survived by his mother and step-father, Luise and Dale Livermore of San Bernardino; sons, Jason Smith of Las Vegas, Christopher Smith of Pensacola, Florida, Brandon Smith of Bakersfield and 3 grandchildren. Christopher resided in Kern County for the past 48 years and was a lifetime member of the DeMolay Young Men's Masonic Order. Hillcrest memorial Park & Mortuary Funeral irectors Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: HILL EVELYN M born: 09/09/1920 F OKLAHOMA mother: COLVIN father: MALONE died: KERN 02/12/1993 age: 72 yrs Requested by: [email protected] The Bakersfield Californian, February 16, 1993 Evelyn M. Hill Service: 1:30 p.m., February 17 Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at North Kern District Cemetery, Delano for Evelyn M. Hill, 72, of McFarland, who passed away Feb. 12 in a Bakersfield hospital. Reverend Marvin Dooley will officiate. Mrs. Hill was born Sept. 9, 1920 to James W. and Janie B. Malone in Pryor, Okla. She had been a resident of the McFarland area since 1949. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years with Gifford Electric. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Norman R. Hill of McFarland; son and daughter-in-law, James and Lynda Hill of Auburn; grandchildren, Kimbery and Martin Valles, Christopher and Carrie, and Jennifer Hill; sisters, Velma Ruth Vivion and Thelma George, boh of Oklahoma; and many loving relative and friends. Delano Mortuary, Funeral Directors Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: CLIFTON HERMAN LEROLAN born: 12/08/1914 M OKLAHOMA mother: HENNESEE died: KERN 07/03/1990 age: 75 yrs Requested by: [email protected] The Bakersfield Californian, July 4, 1990 DEATHS: Herman Clifton, 75, Arvin, July 3 in Bakersfield. J. W. Sams & Sons Mortuary, Arvin. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: BLANTON RUBY MAE born: 01/31/1915 F TEXAS mother: ABBOTT father: LOACH died: KERN 04/29/1987 age: 72 yrs Requested by: [email protected] The Bakersfield Californian, Thursday, April 30, 1987 Pg. D11 Blanton, Ruby M. - Graveside services will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 3700 River Blvd., Friday, May 1st at 11 a.m., for Ruby M. Blanton, 72, who passed away April 29th in Bakersfield. Rev. William Eudy will officiate. Mrs. Blanton was born in Texas and had resided in Kern County for 42 years. Survivors include her daughter, Nell Garner; sons, Roland, Thomas and Ray Blanton, all of Bakersfield; brother, Johnny De Loach; sister, Mina Province, both of Texas; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Greenlawn Mortuary Funeral Directors. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: TOONE LOCKEY ELIZABETH born: 12/18/1886 F TENNESSEE mother: HORTON father: THOMAS died: KERN 10/24/1985 age: 98 yrs Requested by: [email protected] The Bakersfield Californian, October 27, 1985 Toone, Elizabeth - Services will be held in the Greenlawn Memorial Chapel, 3700 River Blvd., Monday at 1:30 p.m. for Elizabeth Toone, 98, who passed away October 24 in Bakersfield. Rev. Clifford Dickau will officiate and interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Toone was a native of Unionville, Tennessee and had resided in California since 1943, in Kern County since 1953. She was a member of the Belle View Baptist church. Survivors include her sons, William Toone of Bakersfield, Thomas O. Toone of Higdon, Arkansas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Casketbearers will be her grandsons, Bill and Ernie Henson, Bill and James M. Wyatt. Greenlawn Mortuary. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: ARMSTRONG GENE OTTO born: 09/03/1945 M MISSOURI mother: CARSON died: KERN 06/01/1982 age: 36 yrs Requested by: [email protected] The Bakersfield Californian, Wednesday, June 2, 1982 Pg. F11 Armstrong, Gene Otto - Memorial funeral services will be held Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Mish Funeral Home, Oildale. He was a native of Steel, Missouri and had lived in Kern County for the past 27 years. He was a plant superintendent for over 10 years for the I.N.C. Carbon Co. He had been ill for quite some time and came to Shafter in 1957 before moving to Bakersfield. Survivors include his wife Connie Lee (Brandy); his mother, Iva Lucy Armstrong of Shafter; his children, Melissa Jo, Mandi Lee, and Mary Gene Armstrong, all of Bakersfield; his brothers Charles and Clyde of Bakersfield and Garland and Leslie of Shafter; his sisters, Jamie Link, Clara Preston, Maudie Graves and Jewell Lytle all of Shafter. Directed by Centurian Memoral Enterprises. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: THOMAS VICKIE M born: 04/07/1947 F CALIFORNIA mother: FOSTER died: KERN 12/29/1968 age: 21 yrs Requested by: [email protected] The Bakersfield Californian, Tuesday, December 31, 1968 Thomas, Vickie Marvine - Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Mish Funeral Home, Oildale for Vickie Marvine Thomas, 21, of 223 Wilson Ave., Oildale who died Sunday in her home. The Rev. Jim Lenier, pastor of the Riverview Baptist church will officiate and interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mrs. Thomas was born in Bakersfield and had lived here all her life. She was graduated from North High in 1965. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She married James Thomas, April 10, 1965, and their child, Kent James Thomas was born December 19. Other survivors include her father, Edward C. Gilmore of Orange; her mother, Mrs. Dan McGriff of Oildale; grandparents, Mrs. Pearl Graves of Plainsville, Arkansas nd Mrs. Maggie Gilmore of Orange; and two sisters, Mrs. Lana P. Bartlett of Los Angeles and Mrs. Connie Deems of Bakersfield. Pallbearers will be Louis De'Maria, Don Foster, Jimmy foster, Gene Giggs, Orvil Bartlett, and Orvil Bartlett, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Creekbaum and Tommy Carter. Sharon Kern Co Volunteer