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Shirley Vachon October 11, 1998
SURNAMES: DUNAWAY
Looking for the obit of my cousin who died on April 21, 1998 in Ureka, Siskiyou, CA.
He was Arch Floyd DUNAWAY-- funeral director---Girdner Funeral Home
thank you for your help, Shirley Dunaway Vachon
mbs@inland.net October 4, 1998
SURNAMES: MICHAEL, TAYLOR, WILSON
Zelma Gladys WILSON m. Russell D. MICHAEL on 2 sep 1938 in Mt Shasta, Siskiyou, California. Zelma was also born in McCloud on 19 Nov 1921. I know that she died on 3 Mar 1963, but I do not know where. My assumption is in Siskiyou County somewhere. Need to verify this information and find burial location.James Leslie WILSON was born in McCloud on 11 Apr 1924. He died on 16 Oct 1933. Do not know location of death or if he ever married. Would like to acquire this information as well as burial date and location information. He was also known as Leslie Lee WILSON.
Robert William WILSON resided in Siskiyou and Shasta Counties during his lifetime. He was born on 9 Sep 1877 in Cottonwood, Shasta County and married Maud Susan TAYLOR on 6 Jun 1908, also in Shasta County. It is believed that he died in Siskiyou County on 3 Apr 1937 but this is unknown. I need death and burial information verified. Would greatly appreciate this. Also looking for death information on his sister Susan Elizabeth WILSON b. 15 May 1876 in Cottonwood, Shasta County. She died on 20 Dec 1933. During her life, she married WOODEY, LOPEZ and BUSHFIELD but locations and dates are unknown. Would sincerely appreciate somebodies help. Thank you.
Pam Lyons September 30, 1998
SURNAMES: LINDQUIST, MUMA
I am looking for information on the MUMA family that lived in McCloud, Siskiyou County, CA during the 1940's. I do not know the father's name, but the mother's name was Edith and she was from Scotland. Edith was also a school teacher. There were 7 children in this family. Sidney MUMA, William "Lloyd" MUMA, George MUMA, Edith "Dollie" MUMA, Sybil MUMA, Barney MUMA and the 7th child I only have a nickname of "Spud" MUMA. William Lloyd MUMA was married to Phyllis LUNDQUIST and lived in McCloud for a short time in 1944. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated. Pam Lyons
Janet Emberton September 18, 1998
SURNAMES: DAVIS, EMBERTON, FULTS
Looking for J. T. EMBERTON who married Tabitha DAVIS on . 3rd of December, 1863 at Yreka, California. In 1876 a marriage record was issued to Jehu JACOBS, 35- Ohio and Tabitha Jane EMBERTERE, (EMBERTON, 30 of Illinois. In the 1876 census is Matthews FULTS,46--John T. EMBERTON38-TAbitha 23, Malinda 4,Alice 7 mo,s in Henley, Cottonwood Township, Siskiyou Co., Ca. Any and all information about these people would be most appreciated. Thanks Janet Emberton
Carmen Perdue September 14, 1998
SURNAMES: BERNHEISEL
Seeking information on family that lived in Hilt, California. There is a memorial still standing that has the name BERNHEISEL,TONY L., This was my Uncle. I know my Parents lived in Hilt at one time. Im just begining my search of my Ancesters,any information that I could get would be very much appreciated. Thank you very much. Carmen Perdue
Toni Collins September 6, 1998
SURNAMES: BRADLEY
I am looking for any information you may have concerning James Bradley (Jim), who was a JP either in Yreka or Weed, CA. I really don't have any dates on him, other than he was born to John V. and Cynthia S. Bradley, who lived in Oakland, OR., north of Roseburg. Mr. Bradley would be my gguncle, his brother, Ira Robert, being my ggrandfather. The Bradleys had 11 children, only 6 of them lived. James' name was listed as being in the Siskiyou Co. area at the end of the 1890's, in a document written by his neices Grace Bradley Gowdy and Lena Bradley Gowdy, a few years back when asked about the Bradley history. Thanks for your time and effort. Toni Collins
Carol August 29, 1998
SURNAMES: BOWKER, SMITH
Birth Lookup... I was told that my grandmother ELLA ADELL (SMITH) or (BOWKER) was born in McCloud, Ca. Sept. 3, 1903. I had sent first to Shasta co. for her birth record and was told it wasn't there but in Siskiyou Co. I then sent to Siskiyou Co. and was told her record of birth wasn't there either. Her parents were BURL C. SMITH and EMMA BOWKER. In 1905 Emma and Burl were divorced and Emma's parents adopted Ella Adell. If you can help me I would appreciate it very much. I would like to send for a birth record if possible. Since she was adopted, could her birth name on the records been changed to Bowker? Thank you! Carol
Tim I. Purdy August 27, 1998
SURNAMES: GAZZOLA
I am researching the Giacomo Gazzola family of Hilt, Siskiyou County. The family resided there from 1910 to 1921. We believe that Giacomo had other relations there and that is how he happened to arrive at Hilt, to work for the Fruit Growers Supply Company. Would be interested in hearing from others who had family members that lived at Hilt. Tim I. Purdy
RJones0007@aol.com July 28, 1998
SURNAMES: ADAMS, KENNEAR
Trying to locate anyone who is related to William Henry Adams b. 12/21/1852 d. 7/7/1915 in Weed, Ca. Married to Ms. Emma Kennear of Brownsville, Ca. I would like to receive copies of death cert. or Marriage cert.
Pat July 19, 1998
SURNAMES: TANNER, WILSON
I'm looking for any information on an Amanda TANNER born in Indian Creek in 1875. Her mother was Emily WILSON and her father was Ezra TANNER. He died shortly after Amanda was born and her mother remarried a John INCS of Happy Camp. andy information on any of these families would be appreciated. Thanks Pat
Tena M. Hanna July 9, 1998
SURNAMES: URBAN
I am looking for any information on Lewis URBAN. He was a single man who came to Mt. Shasta, in Siskiyou County, in 1933. He is deceased; the family received a letter from a lawyer to claim his estate and gave them a time dead line, they failed to respond. We believe he passed in 1950 - 55. We have a large family tree 2,300 people mostly Urbans, this is the only member that we know nothing about. The Urban's are all from Hancock County, Ohio.
Michele June 14, 1998
Surname: CLAWSON, BRAY, LOWE, HALE
My name is Michele and I have been researching these surnames for over 9 years. All of my family come from Siskiyou County since around the mid 1800's. I have many pictures of the early Siskiyou County and many school photo's with everyone's names. I'd like to share my information and pictures with anyone out there interested. If you had family in or around Hornbrook, Henley, Cottonwood, Bray, Tennant, Butte Valley, Yreka, and some Etna, I have tons to share. And If I don't have it my relatives do. Look forward to your responses.
Steve Pfeiffer May 26, 1998
SURNAMES: HALE
Looking for any information on Erastus B. HALE who died in Yreka, Ca. 6 January, 1884. He came from Missouri to Calfornia. His parents were Joshua and Martha Hale and were killed in their home abt. 1848. Erastus lived with Jermiah Smith until he grew in to man hood. He signed before a not. republic in Siskiyou County in 1883 for a land transaction in Missouri.
John Cook June 20, 1998
SURNAMES: MARCHBANK, MARTIN
Desire to correspond with descendants of Robert M. Martin who died in Siskiyou County abt 1869 leaving the following children: Martha A., William, James B., Milton F., Joseph and Henry. Robert married a Marchbank.
Sandy Schroeder June 20, 1998
SURNAMES: DeROSS
Would appreciate any info on Stella DeROSS b. May 20, 1894 d. May 1979 in Weed CA
Really would like an obit if at all possible, but anything will help me. Thanks so much.
Kristan Norvig May 26, 1998
SURNAMES: ANDERSON, REYNOLDS
I am gathering information on my great aunt Clara ANDERSON REYNOLDS, b. 1858? in Jackson Co., Oregon. She lived in Fort Jones in 1919, and was married to James REYNOLDS. I believe she had at least one daughter. I have lots of family information I'm happy to trade. Thanks! Kristan Anderson Norvig
Linda Hinkle May 22, 1998
SURNAMES: FERNANDES
John Joseph FERNANDES b. 3-1840 in Vila Das Fontes, Terceira, Azores d:
1-18-1875 in Yreka, CA. SISKIYOU Co. m: Mary Emilia Machado DeLemos b. 1855 in
Vila Das Velas, Sao Jorje, Azores. d: 11-14-1930 in Tulare, CA. Tulare Co.
they had the following children all born in SISKIYOU Co.:Mary FERNANDES b. 10-25-1875 in Hawkinsville, CA. SISKIYOU Co.
Marianna FERNANDES b. 4-5-1877 in Hawkinsville, CA. SISKIYOU Co.
John Henry FERNANDES b:5-8-1879 in Hawkinsville, CA. SISKIYOU Co.
Joaquin Albert FERNANDES b: 8-29-1880 in Hawkinsville, CA. SISKIYOU Co.
Yzabel FERNANDES b: 6-6-1982 in Hawkinsville, CA. SISKIYOU Co.
Joseph John FERNANDES b: 3-25-1985 in Hawkinsville, CA. SISKIYOU Co.
Delphin FERNANDES b: 3-29-1887 in Hawkinsville, CA. SISKIYOU Co.
Frank FERNANDES b: 10-8-1889 in Hawkinsville, CA. SISKIYOU Co.
Louis FERNANDES b: 5-6-1891 in Hawkinsville, CA. SISKIYOU Co.
Anthony FERNANDES b: 8-27-1895 in Hawkinsville, CA. SISKIYOU CO.Anyone with this family please contact me at
Linda Hinkle
P O Box 448
Mannford, OK 74044I am trying to find how John Joseph FERNANDES got to the SISKYOUs . He was naturalized 5-9-1865 and was suppose to be a goldminer. I have the cemetery books for SHASTA VALLEY CEMETERY DISTRICT ,compiled by Donald L. Meamber, M.D. and EVERGREEN CEMETERY compiled by Donald L. Meamber, M.D. if anyone need something in those looked up.
Mary F. Kelley May 17, 1998
SURNAMES: ALLEN, CROW, SHAW, WALTON, WHITE
I am looking for information about George Edward CROW who lived near Ager in Table Rock Township, Siskiyou Co. from 1905 until his death in 1921. He was born in June 1840 in Morgan Co., Ohio, served in Co. D of the 29th Iowa Infantry during the Civil War and lived in Adams Co., IA from 1865 until 1905. He may have lived with one of his children:
Charles E CROW, Maud (Mrs Willard) WALTON, Mary E or Aura CROW, Coral (Mrs Leonard) ALLEN, Louise (Mrs S P ) SHAW, Dollie (Mrs Frank G) WHITE. I would appreciate any assistance. Thank you
Dianne Wyngaert May 15, 1998
SURNAMES: BIRGE
I an looking for information a Lowell Birge. He was born in Exria, Iowa on March 21,1908.
He came to Califronia maybe in 1926 and married his first wife?. His 2nd wifes name was Franics. He died in Oct. 1986 . Any infromaiton you can give me would be helpful. His last know address was McCloud, Siskiyou, California. Thank you for your help.
Doris/Chuck Denten May 13, 1998
SURNAMES: PEPPER, RIFENBURG
William Henry PEPPER and his first wife Ella (RIFENBURG) PEPPER are both buried in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery at Mt Shasta, formerly Sisson. I have not been able to find the death date for Ella who died about 1902. ( It was before a disastrous fire that burned the town.) Is there any collection of early obituaries, or are there old local newspapers for that period that would be available on interlibrary loan? After the fire, William took his family to live at the nearby fish hatchery where he was working. I have his death records, he did not die in California.
Larry Brooks May 10, 1998
SURNAMES: FRAZIER, WARTHEN
I am looking for information on the parents of Thomas Lowery FRAZIER. He was born Mar 1841, OH, and died 20 Apr 1909 in Yreka. He is buried in Evergreen Cem., Yreka.
His son, George Thomas FRAZIER, married Maude Estella WARTHEN 15 Jan 1896 in Montague, Siskiyou County.
bradbury14@jps.net April 30, 1998
SURNAMES: HAYNES, LEWIS
I am trying to gather information on my LEWIS grandparents who lived in Mt. Shasta area: My grandfather, Edward Leaman or Leaman Edward LEWIS married Laura Belle HAYNES and had their family in Mt. Shasta, California in the early 1900's. My father, Murle Leeman LEWIS, was born 30 Dec 1918, and had these siblings: Hazel Fay b. 1914, Violet May b. 1916, Melvin Edward b.1917, Dorothy June b. 1920, and a half-sister Mary, unknown father or birthdate. Any info would help. Thanks!
Van Denzen April 22, 1998
SURNAMES: FRAME, JORDAN, LONG
My grgrandmother's grandparents Joseph Jordan and wife Nancy Long lived in Siskiyou county at the foot of Shasta Mount on a vineyard sometime prior to 1857 with some people by the surname of Frame. Information I have already gathered leaves me to believe that the location of the vineyard is between Edgewood and Yreka. I am interested in any information/dialogue on these ancestors.
Yvoneu April 19, 1998
SURNAMES: SHEPARD
Per her obituary, my great grandmother Harriet Shepard was born in Yreka, Ca.-- In the 1860's I would guess. Does anyone know of this family or its history in the area? Her father's name was Hinsdale Shepard.
Bill Anberg April 15, 1998
SURNAMES: GRAHAM
I am just starting out with research on my Mothers side of the family. The sunrname is GRAHAM, JENNIE and ALBERT, man and wife; my moms parents. They lived in Montague in possibly the late 20's up until the mid 40's, and had a family of seven. Roy, Gene, and Robert (Robert is still living, in Redding), Charlotte, Lucile, (my Mother), Alberta (still living in Yreka, Alberta and Dooley Lutrell), Dooley used to have a milk delivery in Yreka in the 50's, and Genevieve. ALBERT GRAHAM was a veternarian, auctioneer, and blacksmith. Graduated from the University of Chicago in the late 1800's, early 1900's, died I believe in 1960. Was a vagabond, would travel a lot, mostly to Idaho, as I recall. Kept my Grandmother pregnant, and the oldest, Roy, who lived in Yreka for most of his life ran the family when he was old enough, due to his fathers absence. Roy was married to Helen. Do not recall her maiden name. JENNIE'S maiden name was WILLIAMSON, born in Illinois. If I can provide any more information, please advise. Thanks for this great service.
Gerry April 14, 1998
SURNAMES: BALL, SHEEPY, SKEEN, HAYWORTH
Any information on SKEEN, BALL, SHEEPY or HAYWORTH would be appreciated. The SKEEN'S and HAYWORTH'S lived in the Doris and Yreka areas. They also had ranches in the Sam's Neck, ( 16 mi west of Doris). SHEEPY was a modoc Indian that lived on Sheepy Creek. Thanks. Gerry; Springfield, Oregon
Ginny April 4, 1998
SURNAMES: BROOKE, LUMAN
I am searching for information on: Nellie Zane (Brooke) Luman who diedin Happy Camp, Ca. September 13, 1953. Would love to connect with descendents. Husbands were : Lorn Lew Curtis and John William Luman
CHILDREN; Lillian Violet, Frank Isaac, Bertha Mildred, Edna,Ray Sidney,
Lester, Helen Brooke, Ruby,Walter Granville, Edwin Curtis, Loren Edward, &
Robert David. Any connection, please E-mail me at VBasford@aol.com Thanks
very much! Ginny
Harold March 26, 1998
SURNAMES: DIXON
Hello, I live in Vancouver Wa. and am trying to locate someone that was in Dunsmuir (Siskiyou County) in June 1942 his name is James Dixon and his year of birth is around 1920 I believe he joined the army around 1942-43 Do you have any way at all to look up any information on this gentleman any help would be greatly appreciated. I do not know if he had other family living in that area at the time but any help would be greatly appreciated. I need to find out his middle initial or any other information possible. Thank you so very much, Harold
Cary Davis March 26, 1998
SURNAMES: HERZOG
I am looking for the descendants of George Herzog and his wife Sarah who moved to Bogus in about 1874 from TN and had six children, Walter, Joseph, Cicero, Annie, Susie and Victoria. He was a Veteran of the Civil War.
Julia Goodman MARCH 19, 1998
SURNAMES: DECKER, GREGORY, HOOVER
I am interested in the families GREGORY, HOOVER, and DECKER from the Montague and Yreka areas. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Gerry March 18, 1998
SURNAMES: SKEEN
I am looking for information on Edward and Dolly SKEEN b 1867 d 10-31-1942, They had 6 children, Effie, Nettie, George, Annie, Ida and Mamie. Dolly Skeen had to half brothers named Dave and Bill SKEEN b 1876. Bill SKEEN married a woman named Belle MILLER. Any information on the SKEEN family is appreciated. They lived on a ranch near Sams Neck, near Doris Ca.
Gerry March 18, 1998
SURNAMES: HAYWORTH
Earl HAYWORTH, b March 6, 1900. Earl had 7 sisters: Mary, Inez, Edna, Zola, Jane and Gail. Any information on this family is wanted. They lived on a ranch out of Doris Ca, in the Sams Neck area. Thanks
Molly Frazier March 15, 1998
SURNAMES: GARDNER
I found my maternal grandfather in Siskiyou county 1900 census living in a camp with a Charlie Barco and a number of other laborers. Can someone who is familiar with the county's history give me a lead on how I might find just what kind of camp and labor he was working in? Also, are there any employment records available that might be useful? His name was Benjamin Gardner.
Thanks, Molly Frazier
Patsy Davis March 14, 1998
SURNAMES: WEED
Looking for information on WEED suname in Siskiyou county. Especially as connected to Abner WEED or any of his descendants and the town of WEED.
S Ledgerwood March 11, 1998
SURNAMES: VETTERLINE
Carrie Ellen VETTERLINE, 1/2 Shasta Indian, married to William D. KING Daughter: LaVerne Delores d.o.b: June 5, 1897 in Yreka, CA. d.o.d: 1980 in Visalia, Ca. Married to William Madison CHANDLER d.o.b ?1877-1889 in Missouri d.o.d: 1964 in Visalia, CA.
Thanks, S. Ledgerwood, Rt. 3 Box 79-G, Eureka, KS 67045
Steven DeMoss February 22, 1998
SURNAMES: DEMOSS, O'NEIL, MCKEE
I am interested in research on the following families who lived in the Butte Valley area of Siskiyou County:DEMOSS,O'NEIL AND MCKEE. William MCKEE b. 1830 in Otley, Marion County, Iowa d. ? m. Lizzie O'NEIL. They moved to Butte Valley area of Siskiyou County in the late 1800's. They had a daughter Katherin Rue MCKEE b. May 26, 1880 in Wichita, Kansas d. 1959 in Sedalia, MO. She married Homer M. DEMOSS April 3, 1906 and had one son Loren Billy DEMOSS b. August 1908. Any information would be a help. Any information you can provide will be most appreciated. Thank you Steven DeMoss
Mary Weber February 11, 1998
SURNAMES: ALLEN
I am interested in learning about my great-grandparents, Edward P. Allen and his wife Mary Ann McGee Allen. I believe they lived in Siskiyou County in the late 1800's. Their
daughter, my grandmother, was married in Yreka in 1904. She then came to Michigan where she spent the remainder of her life. I know there are other Allen relatives still in California.
Mike Fleming February 8, 1998
SURNAMES: UNKNOWN
I am trying to find out what ever I can about my dads side of the family. I know he was born in Yerka CA. On Aug.18 1929 in a hospital, I am guesting here anyway, his mother"s name is Audery and I don't know what her maiden name was. I do know she worked on a farm in Montague around 1920's. My dad was born out of wedlock and never new his real dad. I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on this matter. Any info or any help would be very much appreciated.
Charles Weber January 25, 1998
SURNAMES: ALLEN, LEWIS
My grandmother, Nellie Allen, was married to Joseph A. Lewis in Yreka in 1904. She had been a travelling schoolteacher in Siskiyou County before her marriage. She had several siblings in California. Her brother, James Allen, was a judge and an author. I would like to correspond with anyone researching this Allen family.
Jim Cavener January 24, 1998
SURNAMES: CASTER, CRADDOCK, LAIRD, PARSONS
I am interested in research on the following families who live(d) in the Butte Valley area of Siskiyou County: Parsons, Craddock, Laird, and Caster (the last two also in Bogus area). Thanks!! Jim Cavener
Mary Settles January 19, 1998
SURNAMES: MONSTON
I'm searching for the family of Thomas Monston who was living in Siskiyou County California in 1900. He had two children: Albert b. 1882 in Wisconsin and Carrie b. 1885 in Wisconsin. This is attempting to help the Country of Norway follow their emigrants, which they do so wonderfully in their Bygeboks. Lars E. Oyane, a noted Norwegian Bygebok author has requested this information. Any information you can provide will be most appreciated by Lars and the descendants of Luster County Norway. Thank you.
Dorothy K. Stoner January 6, 1998
SURNAMES: WOODWARD
Edmund WOODWARD died in Happy Camp, Siskiyou county on February 26, 1963, aged 66. He had migrated to California in the early 1930s with his wife Lillian, who was from the East Coast, and daughters Eleanor and Zelda. His obituary states that he had "no survivors, his wife having died in 1956." A line from an unrelated newspaper article states, "Clear Creek Camp is one of the nine camps operated by San Quentin." We would like to know if Happy Camp is (or was) one of these as well. Any information which you can give us would be very welcome.
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