List members as of today: NORCAL 457 (gained 3 since last month) SOCAL 185 (gained 4 since last month) NORCALCHAT 30 (gained 1 since last month) Visit the NORCAL Volunteer Lookup Library at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/norcallib.html and the NORCAL Genealogy Index at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/NORCAL%20index/ -- Yvonne Bowers, Sonoma, CA. Listmom, WebMom NORCAL, SOCAL, CA-CORNISH NORCAL LIBRARY http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/norcallib.html NORCAL Genealogy Index http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~yvonne/NORCAL%20index/

California State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics Standard Certificate of Death San Luis Obispo County Book of Deaths BK 3 PG 348 Hannah A. THALER white/female/widow: dob: 7/9/1858; pob: California: dod: 1/4/1919 at 7:45 pm; pod: City of San Luis Obispo; age at time of death: 60 yrs, 5 mos, 26 days; occupation: housewife; lenght of stay at pod: 14 days; in California: life husband: David THALER (deceased) informant: Mrs. Taylor JOHNSON San Luis Obispo father: Andrew E. BLAKE pob: unknown maiden name of mother: Hannah XX (last name with held per Ca state law) pob: unknown cause of death: cancer of intestine duration: 6 mos Burial 1/6/1919 I.O.O.F. Cemetery San Luis Obispo R. F. Richardson undertaker

California State Board of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics Standard Certificate of Death San Luis Obispo County Book of Deaths BK 3 PG 284 David THALER white/male/married; dob: 3/10/1848; pob: Germany; dod: 8/6/1918 at 3:15 pm; pod: City of San Luis Obispo; age at time of death: 70 yrs, 4 mos, 26 days; occupation: janitor; length of residence at pod: 35 yrs; in Ca: 35 yrs informant: F. THALER San Luis Obispo father: unknown pob: Germany mother: unknown pob: Germany cause of death: Arteriosclerosis duration - 2 years contributing cause: Brakedown (this is how it's spelled on the cert) H. M. COX MD Burial August 8, 1918 I.O.O.F. Cemetery San Luis Obispo R. F. Richardson Undertakers

I would like to make contact with anybody with the surname Braithwaite, or anybody researching the surname Braithwaite in California. Best regards Keith Braithwaite.

I would appreciate it if someone could look up the obit for - Mable C. Cummings, died Aug. 11, 1988 in San Diego, CA. If possible also the obit on her husband, Thomas Cummings, died March 9, 1970, Orange Co. CA. Thank you very much. Karen

The Questing Heirs Genealogical Society proudly presents Henry Z Jones, Jr., FASG as a speaker on Sunday, May 21, 2006 from 1:15 - 4 PM at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1900 E Carson Street, Long Beach, CA. First Presentation is: TRACING THE ORIGINS OF 18TH CENTURY GERMAN, AND OTHER EMIGRANTS. A lively discussion emphasizing the how-to's of pinpointing and fully tracing the European roots of our ancestors. A step-by-step plan of attack, showing how "They Came Together, They Stayed Together!" 2nd talk: GENEALOGY IN THE NEW MILLENIUM, An insightful talk about what's ahead in this amazing world of new genealogical technology, emphasizing how are new tools should never be allowed to divert us from celebrating the humanity of our ancestors. Hank has been a professional genealogist since 1965. He is an entertaining genealogical lecturer, an accomplished writer and a respected Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists. He is best known for his extensive work with Palatine genealogy and for his popular book, Psychic Roots: Serendipity & Intuitio in Genealogy. Hank also has a long career as an entertainer and screen actor. A full Biography and bibliography can be found on his web page at www.hankjones.com. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and donations are accepted. To reserve program notes, please contact Chuck Mitchell, at 572/961-8895 or at cmitchell696@charter.net. # # # If you have any additional questions, you can call me as Chuck is away next week. Liz Stookesberry Myers Los Alamitos, CA lizstookes@cs.com 562/598-3027

I am not sure which group I should pose this request to, so am sending it to both. I need an obit for San Louis Obispo. George Percy Welch. DOD Nov 8, 1944 (dob July 20, 1881/Los Angeles) According to the CADI, the place of death was SLO, but when I called several of the funeral homes, they had no record. It is possible he was buried in Los Angeles or Orange Co. I am hoping an obit can help. He was married to Hattie Hogoboom, but no children that I know of. I am hopeful that an obit can open some new doors. He went by Percy more often than George. Any help or suggestions will be gratefully appreciated. Pat

> At 1:27 PM -0700 3/20/06, Brenton Dodge wrote: >>mattie lois smith was b. lexington, missouri, jan. 30, 1874, d. feb. >>22, 1962. father john ross smith, mother martha ellen robinson. >>died at metropoliton state hosp. in norwalk, ca >>1st marriage to henry biernback and 2nd to williamson{first name unknown} >> >>she was buried in harbor rest memorial park in costa mesa, ca. >>her sister alice nora smith is my grandmother >>any chance of an obituary notice??? >>thank you in advance > >

State of California Certificate of Death Certificate # 2002001935 Isabel nmn MOLINA; female/widowed/caucasian; Hispanic: yes-spanish; dob: 8/6/1917; pob: Texas; dod: 12/20/2002 at 2100 hrs; age at time of death: 85 yrs; pod: Twin Cities Hospital Templeton; never in the military; level of education completed: 6 yrs; occupation: self employed homemaker in own home for 65 yrs; usual residence: Heather Court Templeton; # of yrs in this county: 35 informant: Dora BROWN daughter Santa Maria Santa Barbara County father: Eugene unknown last pob: TX maiden name of mother: Maria Inez XX (last name with held per Ca state law) pob: TX cause of death: Respiratory arrest duration-immed. Pneumonia duration-days COPD duration-yrs Dr. Robert REINA MD Templeton Burial 12/27/2002 Atascadero District Cemetery Chapel of the Roses Mortuary Atascadero

San Luis Obispo County Book of Deaths VOL 124 PG 298 State of California Death Certificate Thomas Henry ROBBINS; male/cauc/divorced; dob: 9/25/1915; pob: Oklahoma; dod: 12/1/1980 at 2000 hrs; age at time of death: 65 yrs; pod: Twin Cities Hospital Templeton; citizen of the USA; usual occupation: warehouseman for 25 yrs Pioneer Flintkote Paper mill; usual residence: Mahoney Rd ( Williams Ranch ) Paso Robles informant: Mrs. Barbara HAY daughter Tujunga, Ca father: Henry A. ROBBINS pob: Mo maiden name of mother: Minnie Lee XX (last name with held per Ca state law) pob: Texas cause of death: cardiac arrest duration: sec myocardial fibriosis duration: mos coronary insufficiency duration: mos Burial 12/5/1980 Paso Robles District Cemetery Kuehl Funeral Home

San Luis Obispo County Book of Deaths VOL 128 PG 155 State of California Certificate of Death Ada Jay GESKE; female/white/married; dob: 1/17/1910; pob: Texas; dod: 8/20/1983 at 0430 hrs; age at time of death: 73 yrs; pod: residence; citizen of the USA; not Hispanic; usual occupation: administrator for 15 yrs Whitefish Benevolence Society Insurance business; usual residence: Fresno St., Morro Bay surviving spouse: Alvin E. GESKE informant: husband father: David J. BEST pob: unknown maiden name of mother: Amy XX (last name with held per Ca state law) pob: Utah cause of death: respiratory failure duration: min chronic obstructive disease duration: yrs cremation 8-22-1983 Benedict-Rettey Mortuary Morro Bay

San Luis Obispo County Book of Deaths VOL 128 PG 396 State of California Certificate of Death Alvin Emil Kasper GESKE; male/white/widowed; dob: 1/6/1896; pob: SD; dod: Fd 10/27/1983 at 1230 hrs; pod: residence; age at time of death: 87 yrs; not Hispanic; citizen of the USA; occupation: Railroad clerk for 45 yrs, Great Northern Railway; usual residence: Fresno St. Morro Bay informant: Alvin GESKE son Kesington, Maryland father: Robert GESKE pob: IL maiden name of mother: Mary XX (last name with held per Ca state law) pob: unknown cause of death: hemorrhagic shock duration - min ruptured abdominal aortic anneurysm duration - hrs arteriolonephrosclerosis duration - yrs Cremation 10/28/1983 Benedict-Rettey Mortuary Morro Bay

I want to share with you my wonderful experience working at the Genealogical Booth at the Orange Co fair last year. I had signed up to work a regular morning shift of 4 hours. I received directions and a parking pass from Norma Keating in the mail. Directions were so good, that I had no problem in finding the parking lot, jumping on the free shuttle, and walking on to the fair grounds with free entry ticket. I easily found the Orange County Building for Non-profit groups. I was able to visit the rest of the fair exhibits before or after working the booth. Some people met friends or family to enjoy the rest of the fair together. Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists genealogy co-ordinates the booth . It contained genealogical society's flyers, professional flyers and information sheets about the location of collections and ethnic research. The LDS also provided material with a Family History Computer set up for quick research. I was greatly impressed how nicely planned and organized the booth was. I was very surprised that many visitors traveled from Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties! It was a great feeling to be able to talk to people, answer their questions, and direct them further along with their searching. It was an honor to be a part of that. In essence, it will cost you nothing to help them out, except your time. I urge you to volunteer for a 4 hour shift at this year's fair! It is from July 7th to the 30th. We need shift coverage on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12 PM to 11 PM, plus Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 AM to 11 PM. This year you may wear clothing that one of your ancestors worn in their occupation, a time period or in their native dress. The Southern California Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists is accepting donations to defray costs. The cost of the booth is over $300 for rental and decorations. Donation may be made to SCCAPG, P O Box 9486, Brea, CA 92822-9486. Please contact Norma Keating at normakeating@earthlink.net or 714/970-7040 to sign up or to ask questions. You will be rewarded by your participation. It was a fun sharing my love for family history with others. Who knows, maybe you will find another missing cousin!!! Liz Stookesberry Myers

I'm sorry to report there was no obituary notice located in the Bakersfield Californian between the 13th and the 20th of March, 1935 for the following person: LEYBAS, Pedro spouse: M age: 67 yrs county: 15 (Kern) died: 3/13/1935 Requested by: CINDYNORD@SBCGLOBAL.NET Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

The following death notice is the only thing located for the following person: SPROUSE HENRY EDWARD born: 12/09/1918 M OKLAHOMA mother: MIDDLETON died: KERN 05/18/1997 age: 78 yrs extra for: _awilhelm@ev1.net_ (mailto:awilhelm@ev1.net) The Bakersfield Californian May 19, 1997 DEATHS: Sprouse, Henry E., 78, Ridgecrest, May 18. Holland & Lyons Mortuary, Ridgecrest I have sent this to Barbara, the volunteer in Ridgecrest and she will be contacting you to let you know if she found anything further. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

The following death notice is the only thing located for the following person: WATTENBARGER ELIZABETH born; 06/08/1906 F TENNESSEE mother: CARTER father: JOHNSON died: KERN 07/25/1996 age: 90 yrs requested by: jcmuckenfuss@yahoo.com The Bakersfield Californian July 26, 1996 DEATHS: Elizabeth Wattenbarger, 90, Bakersfield July 25. Hopson-Anspach Family Mortuary. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: BRYANT, Charles E. age: 60 yrs county 15 date: 12/18/1936 requested by: artmoore@email.com Daily Midway Driller, Taft, California Saturday, December 19, 1936 Pg. 1 CHARLES E. BRYANT CALLED BY REAPER Charles Ernest Bryant, 60, 205 Naylor street, passed away Friday in a Bakersfield hospital. He was born in Carel County, Tennessee, September 11, 1876, and has been a resident of Taft for the past sixteen years. He is survived by a brother Thomas Franklin Bryant, and a sister, Mrs. Katie Berryman, both of Taft. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Four Fold Church, Lewis E. Weston, officiating. Interment will follow in the West Side Cemetery. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: BRYANT VALREY INESS born: 04/11/1887 F INDIANA mother: DOWNING father: HARRIS died: KERN 06/06/1943 age: 56 yrs requested by: artmoore@email.com Daily Midway Driller, Taft, California Tuesday, June 8, 1943 Pg. 1 VALREY I. BRYANT SUMMONED BEYOND Valrey Iness Bryant, 56, wife of Thomas F. Bryant of 702 Tyler street, passed away in a Bakersfield hospital Sunday evening after an illness of several months. Mrs. Bryant was a member of the Baptist Church of Taft. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 11, 1887, Mrs. Bryant had been a resident of the West Side for the past 13 years. Besides her husband, she is survived by four daughters and one son: Constance Aline Moore of Taft; Doris Bryant of Bakersfield and Pauline Bryant Jackson, Ellen Maude Brockett and Paul Bryant, all of Oakland; a brother, Glenn Perrish of Indianapolis and two grandsons, Harold Flint of Taft and Robert Markley of Oakland. Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Peter K. Flaming officiating. Interment followed in the West Side Cemetery. The Erickson and Brown Funeral Home had charge of the services. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: REINEKING AUDREY W born: 02/10/1913 FEMALE CA died: KERN 10/29/1976 age: 63 requested by: salong999@aol.com The Bakersfield Californian Sunday, October 31, 1976 P. 55 REINEKING, Audrey Wardhaugh - Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2216 17th Street for Audrey Wardhaugh Reineking, 63, who died Oct. 29 at home. The Rev. Hubbard of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will officiate. Mrs. Reineking, born in Bakersfield resided in Kern County all of her life. Survivors include the widower, George, a son, will Wardhaugh of Boise, ID., 2 daughters, Catherine Montano of San Francisco and Dorothy Snyder of Atascadero, 3 grandchildren, a brother, Ralph Neate of Coalinga and a sister, Reba Neate of Bakersfield. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer

Here is the obit you requested for the following person: MCDANIELS FRANK born: 04/18/1907 M OHIO died: KERN 04/29/1974 age: 67 yrs requested by: intrepidkhan@gmail.com The Bakersfield Californian Thursday, May 2, 1974 P. 50 McDANIELS, Frank - Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Union Cemetery for Frank McDaniels, 67, PO Box 894, Miracle Hot Springs, who died April 29 in a Bakersfield convalescent hospital. Rev. Charles Wilkerson will officiate and interment will follow. There are no known relatives. Doughty-Calhoun-O'Meara Mortuary. Sharon Kern Co. Volunteer