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The Sonoma County Internet Library is an excellent source of Sonoma County Historical and Genealogical information. They can be reached by clicking on the legend above. They have most of the Sonoma County Historical and Genealogical books that have been published as well as journals and private papers. Check their web site to view a complete list of titles they have available.

E-mail requests should be limited to One (1) subject per query. They will also do mail checks but only if you provide a self addressed stamped envelope. Be as specific as possible as they are unable to respond to blanket general requests. Written requests should be addressed to the attention of the Local History and Genealogy Annex.

June Smith has graciously offered to do Healdsburg area specific lookups in Healdsburg resources: Healdsburg Museum's research library.
A local newspaper index (births, deaths, marriages, businesses, churches, organizations, schools etc.) covering the period 1862 to 1940.  It is a work in progress.  City of Healdsburg assessment roles 1867 to 1967 (missing 1878-1881), business licenses, and other city records.  Some early land records, militia muster rolls etc.  6,000 photographs sorted by subjects.  Also on the Museum's shelves:  most of the Sonoma Co. Gen. Society's publications, high school yearbooks, Sonoma County histories, maps, family and subject ephemera files

        Sonoma County Jewish Cemeteries

        B'nai Israel Cemetery
        430 Magnolia Avenue
        Petaluma, CA
        adj. to Cypress Hills Memorial Park
               For info contact Congregation B'nai Israel (707) 762-0340 or
        Karen Chambliss has volunteered to do lookups in this cemetery

        Santa Rosa Memorial Park
        Congregation Beth Ami Section
        Congregation Shomrei Torah Section
        1900 Franklin Avenue at Silva
        P.O. Box 998
        Santa Rosa, CA 95402
        (707) 542-1580
        Julian Preisler has volunteered to do lookups for these cemeteries

        Riverside Cemetery
        580  East First Street
        Cloverdale, California 95425
        Cemetery operated and maintained by City of Cloverdale, City Hall, 124
        No. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, Calif. 95425     (707-894-2521)

       Healdsburg's Oakmound Cemetery
       Fulton Cemetery
       Shiloh Cemetery
       Bloomfield Cemetery,
       Gilliam Cemetery
       Two Rock Cemetery
       Occidental Cemetery
       Susan Faught has volunteered to do lookups for these cemeteries
 

Publications:
 

• Sonoma County Marriages 1847-1902, 7600 marriages listed alphabetically by groom and alphabetically by bride's maiden name. Includes book and page number of Recorder's Office reference. Soft-cover, 300 pages $15.00
• Great Register of Voters Sonoma County 1890, 8.500 names. Gives full name, nativity, residence, age occupation and place of naturalization if applicable. Soft-cover $12.00
• Sonoma County Death Records 1873-1905, An alphabetical listing by years from official files giving name, date, marital status, nativity and burial site. County Recorder's Office reference number included. Soft-cover, 165 pages, approximately 11,000 names $11.00
• Sonoma County Coroner's Inquests 1852-1896. Summaries of approximately 800 cases heard in Coroner's proceedings during the 19th century. Each case outlined as it appears in the official record. Genealogical information including families and witnesses. Soft-cover, 115 pages, fully indexed $5.50
• Amended Index Sonoma County Homestead Declarations 1860-1920, (Second printing) Alphabetical listing (complete family names included where given), date and official page number from County Recorder's Office. Soft-cover, 60 pages, approximately 4,600 entries $7.50
• Santa Rosa Rural Cemeteries 1852-1980, 5000 family entries, mainly 19th century. Includes plot maps of Rural, Moke, Fulkerson and Stanley Cemeteries. Lists burial and plot information. Genealogy included when available. References, detailed appendices. Soft-cover, 155 pages $14.00
• 1895 Map of Sonoma County, 2' x 3' sepia toned. Location of old and extinct towns and schools when given. Typed lists of all county school districts and towns with map coordinates included $3.50
• Sonoma County Delayed Birth Certificates 1855-1971, Second Printing Complete listing from county records. Lists alphabetically principal name, date and place of birth, reference page of official record. Family members as listed, 152 pages, 3,350 principal entries, approximately 11,000 names $10.00
• Surname Directory of Sonoma County Genealogical Society 1991-1992 Surnames being researched by Society members. Alphabetical listing giving country origin, dates and migration path. Information on member searching specific names. 3,950 surnames listed. Soft-cover, 90 pages $4.50
• Index to the Sonoma Searcher Vol. 1, No. 1 - Vol. 15, No. 4 (1973-1988) Index includes surnames, cemeteries, churches, cities/towns, lodges, schools, and other listings. Contains approximately 8,100 listings under 5,800 entries. The index is available as a book or on microfiche. Soft-cover book $7.50 Microfiche, (set of three) Postpaid, $4.50

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