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Latest Update: September 10, 2006

September 10, 2006

In June, 1897 Sonora was the Convention of the Native Daughters of the Golden West.  The 11th Grand President, Mrs. Bella Conrad, of Sonora, was installed.  The Convention was attended by some 300 delegates.  Mrs. Bella Conrad was married to Frederick "Fred" Conrad who had been Sonora barber in 1880.  At the time of the Convention was Fred Conrad still alive (the census of 1900 shows he is dead) and what was his occupation at the time of his death?  I'm related to the 10th Grand President of NDGW, Mary Tillman, and I'm researching for a book I'm writing.  Micky Scholte

September 10, 2006

I'm seeking information on the family of Florence Myrti Scarbrough (b. 16 Jun 1908, Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas; d. 21 Jun 2000,  Sonora, Tuolumne County, California.  She married FNU Howell.  Florence is the daughter of Maner Stafford Scarbrough (b. 13 Jan 1877, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas; d. AFT 1934 near Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas) and Sarah Frances Cooper (b. ABT 1885, Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas; AFT 1930 Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas).  Maner aka Manor Scarbrough was my grandfather Albert Malone Scarbrough's younger brother.  There is little information on the former other than he was found frozen in a field in Oklahoma and rumored to have been murdered.

I have a large amount of fairly detailed information on Florence Scarbrough Howell's fraternal Scarbrough line back to the mid 1600s in Surry County, Virginia.  I would like to know more about her father Maner's death as well as her husband and children.
 L. Alex Scarbrough, Jr
Centennial, Colorado

September 9, 2006

Claris Holland was born in Tuolumne County about 1917.  We seek the names of her parents, and any information on them.  Her grandfather was Hiram Holland, born 1854, and a well known citizen of Tuolumne County.  Her mother may have been a Tenney.  I will be glad to share what information I have on this family.  Reba Shepard

September 9, 2006
Looking for information on a murder that happened in the very early 1850's. DR. DANG  (I think he was from France) was murdered in his tent and all of his gold taken. His body was discovered later by the other miners. The murderer was never caught.
Jac McMahon

September 9, 2006

Looking for information on the Squirrel Mine near the PG&E Forebay, near Power House #9
Lloyd Ploutz

July 24, 2006

Phoebe Barnes of Groveland married Samuel S. Rudolph about 1870.  They had a son, John, born about 1871.  Then Phoebe and Samuel divorced and on the 1880 census she and John are listed with her parents, Rich and Isabella Barnes in Groveland.  On the 1880 census she and John are listed with her parents, Rich and Isabella Barnes in Groveland.  She is listed as Phoebe Rudolph, widow, age 24, on the 1880 census.  So Samuel S. Rudolph died prior to 5 June 1880 when the family was enumerated. She probably remarried, but I cannot find her son, John Rudolph, on the 1900 census.  He was 9 yo on the 1880 census.  And without a new married name, I cannot find her on the later census records either. What happened to this family?  John is my first cousin, three times removed, whatever that means. Is it possible to find marriage and divorce and death/burial records?  I can find nothing from Groveland.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Claudia Kelley

July 24, 2006

I am looking for information on the following families:
 
1) The McAuleys of the Standard City area in the years 1850-1890. (My Great- Grandmother was "Cassie" McAULEY)
2) LW PRATT  family of the Bellview School/Abbot Apple ranch  area in the years 1890-1920.(My Great Grandfather)
3) The William Guy SCOTT  family of the Black Oak Mine, Soulsbyville area in the years 1885-1920.(My Great Grandfather)
4) Louisa Jane BROWN of Brown's Flat in the years 1850-1890. It is my understanding that Brown's Flat was named after her family). She also had last names of Wolfe, Koster & Hartley. (My Great-Great Grandmother). Thanking you in advance for any information you might provide.  Daniel Johnson

July 24, 2006

I am still looking for any information on the LAMBERTS, and McAULEYS, that were in or around the town of Standard, in Tuolumne County in the 1800's and early 1900's. Also any information or history I can find about the community of Hardin Flat, I lived there in the 1950's. It's located near the Tuolumne entrance to Yosemite on Highway 120. Any information would be very appreciated. Patricia Freels Lambert

January 18, 2005

I have searching for my great-grandfather's sister Malina (Hanson) Hoffman, b. 11/28/1841 in Norway.  She emigrated with her parents Hans Arneson Hanson & Anna T. Hanson, her brothers Arndt & Hans Hanson in 1858 to Hixton, Jackson Co. WI.  She married Phillip  Henry Hoffman(he went by Henry Hoffman) in September 1864 in Hixton.  Her husband died in 1915 in Ladysmith, WI and somehow she ended up in Tuolumne, CA. and died Feb. 2, 1929 at age 87. My question:  Can you find an obituary for Great-great Aunt Malina?  I am particularly interested in her place of residence and with whom she was living at the time of her death.  Please contact me with any information you may have about her.  Thank you. Contact  Corrine Spector  

January 18, 2005

I am interested in finding out anything about my great grandmother, born at Crows Landing near sonora, in tuolumne or calaveras county, Sept 19 1873 father was Esir Whitehurst mother was Lucy Stone , her brother Nathanial was born 3 to 5 years later. Thank you for your help.  Contact Bill Burns  

November 17, 2004

Looking for The Norris ancestors. Some settled in Tuolumne, Cal. & southern Cal. hope someone has some information out there   Contact Phillip Norris  

November 17, 2004

We are seeking the possible death date or information regarding  a young man probably born between 1825 to 1830 that came with the Jayhawker wagon train from Galesburg, IL. in 1849-1850 to California.  Many Death Valley history books show him going to Sonora and dying in the mines in 1852 or 1853. He might have had a son John B. Cole,jr.   We are writing a book on the pioneers of this wagon train and can't seem to find him.  Would sure love any help and let us know any costs.  Contact MARY JENSEN    Santa Cruz, CA.

November 17, 2004

I would like to contact descendants of Elizabeth Tomberlin who was living in Tuolumne Co. CA in 1860.  Her children were Mildred, b. ca. 1843; William W. b. ca 1855; and Euph____ b. ca 1853.Contact Reindeer

November 17, 2004

I'm researching the Bryan family.  Charles F. Bryan, born abt. 1859 in Mud Springs,CA. He married Eureka Kate Gilbert.  His father was John Bryan of Michigan.  He is on the 1920 and 1930 Census for Tuolumne County. In John Bryan's obit of 1908 Charles is listed from Big Oak Flat.  Does anyone do cemetery searches?  He is dead by 1945-per his sister's obituary.  Any help is appreciated. Contact May Wake  Richmond,VA

November 17, 2004
I am looking for information about my great-grandfather, William James McFrancis.. In the 1910 census for W. Columbia, Tuolumne, California, he is listed as age 62, born in New York and occupation is "own Income".  He lives with a man named Charles C. Kane, age 65, who is listed as his partner. My grandfather thought he died about 1915 somewhere in California.  He was in Ft. Worth, Texas in 1900, with his wife.  Actually, she seems to have been in Kansas at that time and lists him as husband and living there as well. Contact Judy LaCorte  
 

November 17, 2004

Seeking any vital statistic on Jack and (Martha?) CANNON. They were the parents of Alfred Frederick CANNON who was born "near" Tuolumne in 1854. Alfred Frederick CANNON married Martha ("Mattie") Isabella HART in Hornitos, CA in 1879. Thank you. Please contact Ray Cannon  of Hacienda Heights, CA   

May 9, 2004

Citation is Tuolumne "Independent" Sat 11 September, 1886 ;  death of George W. REANEY, also referred to as "Major" REANEY, native of Baltimore, Maryland ; chartered the ship "Jane Parker" to San Francisco at the time of the Gold Rush ; died at Sonora, Tuolumne County, CA., "Saturday last" { 1 week back = Sept 4, 1886 } ;  lived for many years on Gold Hill , Columbia;  made money but died poor....etc. Other than this Obituary sent back to the East Coast, I cannot locate any record of this guy ! We know he was there; we know he was likely one of the early settlers after 1849 . John Wolfe / Anchorage, Alaska   

May 9, 2004

My Great Uncle, ROBERT AMOS PARMER, Was Born in JAMESTOWN, TUOLUMNE County, California.  On May 19,1902. His Parents were Byrd Parmer (Father), Polly aka Mary J? ,Mary Polly? Maiden Name Silkett.  Robert also had other sibblings, (Sister)   Ruth Parmer Born 1904 ( Not sure where tho) , Grace Parmer Born 1907 I think they were in Aptos,Calif. then.  Any Information would help! You may contact me: Margi  Thank you!

May 9, 2004

I am looking for the information on a DR.DAING in about the 1850-56." He was murdered and robbed in The Placers". He was a miner, who while in his tent, had 3000-4000 piasters on him and when found shot to death-the money was gone.  His killer was never found. Jac McMahon

May 9, 2004

I'm looking for information on Giovanni Ciravegna and his wife Anna (nee Bessone). Their children were Veronica (married John W. Baxley and moved to San Francisco), Margaret Anne, Peter A., John P., and Louis A. Louis died during WW1 in 1918. Anna and John died in Sonora in 1949. Pete died in Sonora in the 70s. They lived in Soulsbyville then later moved to Sonora. Their former home is the Lavender Hill Bed and Breakfast. Thanks so much! Dianne

May 9, 2004

Looking for descendants of William Null, b. ca. 1827 MO who came to CA from TX by 1850.  His land may not have changed, but the counties did, as he was found first in Mariposa, then Tulare, before Tuolumne.  Children were Calla O., William B., Levi V., and probably John E. Null, possibly others. Also living with William in 1860 and 1880 in Tuolumne Co. was his younger brother, Levi V. Null, b. ca. 1842, who was single during both census records.Would love to know if these two brothers are buried in this county as well as locate any descendants still in the area. I descend from the oldest SISTER of these Null brothers, and I have information on the other siblings in the family, which includes a total of FIVE sisters. Karylon A. Russell, 201 Live Oak, Llano, TX 78643 

May 9, 2004  

Trying to find a distant cousin that we think died in Tuolumne.  Lawrence Luebke was born 21-Apr-1907 and died 18-May-1989.  Would like an obituary from a local paper to see if this is our Lawrence though birthdate is right year.  Where can I go to find answers? Thanks much, Judy Stadler 

 

May 9, 2004

I am interested in any information on the family of Horatio BRUNSON, b. 23 Jan. 1835, Quebec, who was married to Flora HOLMES, b. 19 Mar. 1845 in NH. Can anyone tell me anything about their descendants. I am also interested in John BRUNSON, Horatio’s brother, who died Tuolumne County, 08 Oct. 1874. Did he have children? And was he possibly married to someone named Olive? Horatio was in the 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, and 1910 censuses. John appeared to be only in the 1860 and 1870 censuses. They also had another brother, Horace, who may have been in Tuolumne County at one point. Can anyone help me? Thanks. Kathy Campbell.

May 9, 2004

The golden arrow mine was approx. 5 miles above Hardin Flat claimed by Bud E Moyer any info on the mine would be great thanks.  Bob Moyer.

May 9, 2004

I am looking for a Drury P. Baldwin, born in Alabama in 1823. He was said to have been a lawyer and just got on his horse and never was heard from again. I believe there was a Drury P. Baldwin that settle in Tuolumne co, Ca who seems to match up with mine in several ways. I would like to solve this family mystery. Any help is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Robert W. Baldwin

May 9, 2004

I am trying to get info on my Shaw ancestors-in 1860 & 1870 census @ Columbia Ca. E.W. Shaw wife Mary Jane Madole Shaw, Son Francis Albert Thompson Shaw, James Shaw, Duaghters Frances & Mabel---Francis A. T. Shaw (my Great gandfather) enlisted in the Union Army @ Bear Valley Mariposa in 1864.I believe E.W. Wife & Francis arrived in Columbia 1854 via San Francisco via Philidelphia Pa. The rest of the children were born in Columbia Ca. I have never been able to see the actual census records to see the whole family any input would be apprec. Joe Jacobs

May 9, 2004

I am looking for information on Arthur Lester Shaner said to be living in Yosemite, CA in May of 1913.  ANYTHING would be more than I have.  He was supposed to have been in the military. Has not been heard of since 1913. Thanks, Sandy Walton

May 9, 2004

Searching for any information or family of Earl CAPLINGER , born 9/30/1896 and died 4/20/1962 of the Big Oak Flat/Groveland area. He Married Olive POOLE , born 4/5/1901 and died 5/13/1977. They had a daughter Elberta  who died 8/5/1975. Elberta married James DUNLAP. Olive was a member of the Tuolumne County Historical Society and the Aronos Research club of Sonora.. She served as a Deputy Clerk in the County Clerks Office. Earl Caplinger was an owner and operator of the Groveland Food Market. Prior to that they operated a service station on Grovelands main street. I would appreciate it if someone has in their possession a picture of this family and share it with me. Earls Father was a sister to my GGrandmother. Thank you . Oscar Barron

May 9, 2004

My mother, Henrietta Albers, was born inTuolumne County at a place which no longer exists, called Shawmutt. She was born on Dec. 15, 1900.  Her father was Henry Albers and her mother, Kate (Matson) Albers. Kate Matson divorced Henry Albers and married William Fischer. This occurred in California, but I am not sure of which County or the year. She lived in S. F. in 1906, and returned to Sonora (Tuolumne County) after the earthquake. I think the divorce/remarriage may have happened between 1907 - 1915.  If you are able to locate any records, I would greatly appreciate the favor.  Thanks, Kathy Salotti

May 9, 2004

Looking for information on Frederick Mentz (birth & death unknown) and his wife, Lucille V. (nee Clark) born May 1896 and died in Sonora on November 12, 1959.  Buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery.  Anyone in the Sonora area to obtain possible obit?  Thanks. Becky Parks

May 9, 2004

Seeking information on the Cyrus H.  ROUSE and Horace C.  O"CONNOR families who lived in Jacksonville from 1899 to about 1915.  Bob Schamber  1666 Tubessart Ct.  Folsom, CA  95530

June 8, 2003

Wallace, Wm & Ross, Alexander.  Found on Tuolumne Co 1870 census.  This is a gr gr uncle & a gr gr gr uncle to me.  Want to know if they are on  1880 census there & if they may be buried there??  Thanks for any help. Arlene Dubuc

June 8, 2003

Looking for a Calvin C. Mullens and wife Kathy. He may be going by the name Michael Mullens  was told he changed his name. In year of 1993  he supposedly lived in Sonora. Udella Tucker

June 8, 2003

Researching the NICHOLLS family, probably came to Soulesbyville between 1872 and 1880.  Father Seymour, mother unknown, son Albert b. ca 1872.  Family believed to have emigrated from Cornwall.

Albert married Melchora (Mellie) Valverde, children:  Herbert, Leslie (died young), Doris, Lena, Nevera.

Pat Kracaw

June 8, 2003

Looking for descendants of Norma Nancy Gibson d. 1962, and Warren Leslie
Sharrock d. 1965, Tuolumne county. Other surnames, bellah, basham, mashburn, conway,  damin, kuttner
djg769@aol.com

June 8, 2003

My great-great grand father was I believe a E. W. Shaw aka Robert Shaw. He is listed in the 1860 & 1870 census for Tuolumne Cty. E. W., his wife Mary Jane Madole Shaw and my Great-grand father Francis Albert Thompson Shaw arrived in Columbia Circa 1854 from San Francisco via Philadelphia. They had three other children Frances, Mable and James born in Columbia. I have pictures circa 1880 from a studio in Oakland Ca. circa 1880. I also have a letter from Mary Jane Madole Shaw from San Francico circa 1895. My great grand father Francis enlisted in the Union Army 1863 Bear Valley Mariposa County and was discharged at the Drum Bar. Long Beach 1866.(served in Yuma Arizona). 1866 thru 1878 drove Stage from San Diego to Los Angeles and Julian Ca.  The General Store In Columbia was supposed to be run by the Shaw's. If you have any info. about this Family or research advise Joe Jacobs

June 8, 2003

Seeking information on the Dupatz family they are listed in the 1880 census of Tuolumne county.

Please email me at Linda

June 8, 2003

Searching for information on William Delaney GIBBS (b. 4 Apr 1826 in AL d. 1896 in CA). Records indicate that he was the son of Vashti GIBBS and had two brothers, Phillip (located in TX) and Jesse. Jesse and W.D. were said to have traveled by mule train from Texas and arrived in CA in 1849. W.D. married Mary SUMMERS on 23 Dec 1853 in Roberts Ferry, CA. After this marriage, the couple moved near Marlow Camp, near Summersville. Children of this marriage are: James L. GIBBS, Mrs. F.F. BALL (twin to James L.), Jesse GIBBS, Mrs. W.E. BOOKER, Roy GIBBS, Henry GIBBS, Mrs. L.E. SAWRIE, Mrs. E.J. NEEDHAM, and Mrs. F.E. BERGER. I am a 3rd great granddaughter of Vashti GIBBS and have info on this line. Will be more than happy to share.  Cindy Pruitt

June 8, 2003

Looking for Edward Mc Phillips married to Mary Heffernan ,brother to Fanny Mc Phillips  married to Gustafus A Leland  as in Leland Meadows.  They were in Jamestown in the 1850's and left for San Francisco in the 1860's.  Edward had Rawhide Mine and owner for a while of the original Jamestown Hotel later destroyed by fire.  Owned triangle of land along the south side of Main street back to where the church is now that was a Catholic church until maybe 1967 including the little yellow house up on the hill at the end of the alley off Main street.  Donne Strong

 

September 7, 2002

Am trying to locate a Mary Plummer living in Sonora mid to late thirties. She is at least 1/2 Mewuk Indian. Her age at that time was about 20. I recently found a friend of hers, Lloyd Ghiorso, listed as deceased in 2000 and at that time still living in Sonora. Any info or contacts greatly appreciated. Elmer Patton
 

September 7, 2002

Would someone please look to see if there is a marriage record for Grace Elizabeth Mahoney and Charlie L. Miller between 1938 and 1941 in Sonora. I would really appreciate it. Is there more than one funeral home in Sonora? Thankyou in advance for your tremendous help.Betty
 

September 7, 2002

I am trying to find out about my husbands family.The name is Greaves. His great grandfather was born in Sonora Ca. I don't know the year. His name was William Charles Greaves. I am very new to this so if you can help me in any way I would Appreciate it very much. I just don't know where to look for information that will help me. Sincerely Linda Greaves
 

August 12, 2002

I am looking for info on Francis Jasper (and his wife Catherine. He was born in abt. 1830 somewhere in Germany (Prussia).Catherine was born in abt. 1838 in Ireland. They had 8 children; Margaret(born 29 Nov.1864), Lizzie(b.abt.1867), Francis(abt.1868), Edward and Edwin (twins)(abt.1870),Caroline(abt 1872), Teresa(abt.1874), and Annie(abt.1876).They lived in a place they call "Sugarpine". I found them all on the Tuolumne co. 1880 census, living together. My questions are; Who were Francis' parents? Where exactly was he born?What is his wife, Catherine's maiden name? Who were her parents? and Where exactly was she born in Ireland? Lisa Clawson
 

August 12, 2002

I am looking for information on three related Harrimans who lived in the Jamestown/Sonora area. John Harriman, born Jan. 25, 1808, who with his wife Julia Ann Noyes, came to the Jamestown area between 1851 to 1856. He was a pastor. Their son, Frank G. Harriman, born Aug. 24, 1856, died Oct. 28, 1933 in Jamestown, but buried in the Modesto Masonic Cemetery. Frank's son, John Harriman, born May 3, 1883, died Nov. 1 1972, in Jamestown. There also was a Harriman Mining and Milling company in Sonora about the time frame of the first two Harrimans. My father, George Harriman (brother of John), and I, as a child, visited John Harriman in Jamestown a few times. He was a trainer of trick horses, which were used by famous cowboy actors in silent then sound cowboy films. He also owned a Well Fargo stage coast which he rode in local parades Ralph Harriman
 

August 12, 2002

I am looking to identify my great grandmothers birth parents. Her name was: Theodora Ricardo - Born in Columbia, CA on April 1, 1856 Apparently, her mother died in child birth. Her father then had her taken to a Convent in San Francisco to be raised. Also, her father was apparently tied to the Argonaut mine in Jackson. I have contacted the SF Dioceses but we fear that all other records were lost in the SF 1906 quake & fire. Mike Brophy
 

August 12, 2002

I am trying to research an ancestor, Adam Rutherford, who was shown on the 1860 Federal Census as being a miner in Sonora. We have reason to believe that he may have died in the Sonora area between 1872 and 1879. Carrie Rutherford
 

August 12, 2002

tuolumne county obituaries 12/1/02 to present- DUNN. Please e-mail any info if the name Dunn appears. Jim Walpole
 

August 12, 2002

I am trying to locate an obituary for the name of Daryl Stewart. I’m pretty sure the year of death was 1986. He would have been approx 70-75 years old at the time of his death. The story I am told was that his motorcycle went off of a cliff/hill somewhere near Yosemite. Any help is appreciated. Thank you! Tammy Ziessler
 

August 12, 2002

My father (Lawrence Marion NEILSEN,) said when he was 9 years old, he went with his father (Hans NEILSEN) in May of 1929 to the funeral of his grandfather (Hans NIELSEN) in Tuolumne. Hans NIELSEN was married to Mettie. They had 7 children: Hans (my grandfather whose last name was changed to NEILSEN), Leda, Fred, Herman (who was called Jack), Ann, Thyra, and Inger. I have not been able to find any obituary or death notice of Hans NIELSEN in May 1929. If it could be looked up in a newspaper or county seat to verify this, I would greatly appreciate it. sisterj_w
 

August 12, 2002

I am looking for any info on the John Christian Bhend, aka Jack Bhend. John b. 7 Feb 1900 in Newman California; wife Margaret Perkins Barnes, b. 27 May 1901 Troop Corners, Berlin Township, PA; daughter Helen Carol b. 4 Nov 1920 in Sonora,CA; son Robert John b. 25 Dec 1922 d. 22 Aug 1985 Stockton CA. I am aware that Jack Bhend was quite active in the historical society in Columbia and the Elks. However, I have little data on his profession and activities within the community. I would like to know if any information of his activites in Tuolumne County, and if anyone could share data with me. The only data I have is from a 1900 census and death records from the internet. John C. Bhend
 

August 12, 2002

I am looking for information on the Gordon Ewing, family. Gordon was born about 1855, he married Lucetta (Zettie) Rosine Kelly. She was born September 22, 1856 to Benjamin and Charlotte (Douglas) Kelly. Benjamin was a minister. I know that Gordon and Lucetta had at least three kids and they were Nathaniel R. Ewing, Daughter (name unknown), and Mary A. Lucetta died November 5, 1942 in Tuolumne County, CA. Can anyone shed some light on these people. I know that Lucetta has at least one sister and one niece buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, CA. But I know nothing of CA and do not know if the locations are even close to each other. Naomi
 

August 12, 2002

Searching for information on William C. Connally. Born in AL.died before 1880. May have been an Assemblyman of Sheriff in Toulumne County. Found on census reports for 1860 and 1870 in Tuolumne County. Widow found on 1880 census. Need date of marriage to Elizabeth Summers, and date and cause of death if known. Oscar L. Glover
 

August 12, 2002

My Family is Vary and Doty. From what we know is that there were some of the Doty Sisters that married a few of the Vary brothers and they had dairy farms. I can only fine my great grand mother and great grandfather so far. We have great grandfathers family but we are looking for the Doty line. Elis May Doty married 1910 to Leighton Vary they had 5 boys if any one has any information could you please pass it on Ronda
 

August 12, 2002

Looking for information on John Heinrich (Henry) NEUBAUMER, and Teresa SALAZAR, married August 16, 1860 in Brown's Flat. Children were Johanna, Mary, Henry, Obediah, Teresa, Edward, Emma and Magdalena. Teresa is my ggrandfather's sister. I'm hoping to find additional information on her family. Ross, Christine
 

August 12, 2002

My lead on the HASKELL, name in Tuolumne is based on the obituary of L. Winton "Wint" Haskell, son of Lyman Haskell, in the The Merced Express, dated Fri., Dec. 22, 1933. The obit indicates the Haskells arrived in Tuolumne in 1856 and were well-known citizens and original pioneers there and in Merced. In 1877 there was a move to Merced. Any information you can provide regarding the following ancestors is fully appreciated: Lyman {Leman}Smith HASKELL b 4/26/1813 or 15 poss. Portland, Cumberland, ME d 7/10/1897 Snelling, Merced Co., CA, internment Snelling Cemetery, Merced, CA, and wife Mary Noble HEDGE, married 1844 b abt. 1825 poss. Hew Hampshire d 4/13/1904 Snelling, Merced Co., CA, internment Snelling Cemetery; And their sons (partial list) Josiah Bradley HASKELL b 12/12/1852 Portland, Cumberland, ME d 1/10/1878 Snelling, Merced Co., CA; L. Winton "Wint" HASKELL b likely 10/7/1859, Sonora, Shaw's Flat, Touloumne Co., CA d 12/17/1933 Merced, CA, internment Masonic Cemetery, Merced, CA; And wife Martha Isabelle BURNS, b 11/17/1858 d 1/1/1957, internment Masonic Cemetery, Merced, CA, and her son Guy Melville HASKELL b 11/18/1876 Stanislaus Co., CA d 12/13/1953 Sacramento, Sacramento Co., CA; And her brother J. S. BURNS, a grain farmer; And finally, her previous husband Flory POOR, a miner. Lynn Barton

 

August 12, 2002

I'm researching CHARLES O. BROWN, in TUOLUMNE CO.- 1850 to 1859, a member of John Glanton's scalphunters. I have him located at Yuma Crossing in April 1850 ( where he escaped the killing of most of the gang) & again at Tucson in 1859-60. According to an unpublished interview of him in later life, he says he went to Tuolumne County & there opened a saloon & got married ( no dates given, tho he says he was there in June 1857, when a former member of the gang showed up). I'm looking for any info at all on him. Sid Grover

 

August 12, 2002

Looking for information on my great aunt Catherine Trewartha, married to Charles Augustus Holland. She was suppose to have been buried in Sonora's old cemetary. I am researching Powning's, and Trewartha and have come up with a stone wall on Catherine (Kate) Trewartha. Any help appreciated as to death date, birth and such plus family . Rubie

 

August 12, 2002

Looking for any mention of Joshua Willard WELLS, or his first wife Elizabeth Wells (nee WEEKS, ) who may be the Elizabeth Wells listed below. Joshua Willard Wells is believed to have gone to California before going to the gold rush in Canada in either 1861 or 1862 where he re-married. JW Wells and Elizabeth Weeks married in 1854 in Jackson County, Michigan. Database: California Census, 1790-1890 Year Surname Given Name (s) County State Page Township or Other Info Record Type Database ID# 1860 WELLS ELIZABETH Tuolumne County CA 542 Township No. 6 Federal Population Schedule CA 1860 Federal Census Index A36462853 There was also a Mr. and Mrs. J. Wells on SS Northern Light out of New York in 1858 to California. Don Norris

 

August 12, 2002

Seeking information on a SPARROW family who owned a resort in the 1950's-60's. bernice joseph

 

August 12, 2002

I am looking for my birth mother, Karen TAYLOR, who was last known to live in James Town Sonora, CA and married to Robert Taylor. Her maiden name was KARNS. She also has a daughter, Noel Taylor, approx. 13 years old. My name is Robert (Bobby) WALN, born 3/8/72. Please Email or call 719-845-9427 if you can help. Thanks! Sherry

 

August 12, 2002

Waterfall Lodge in Twain Harte was operated by my aunt and uncle, Virgil CATCHING, and Connie OSTERLYE, in the early 1950's before it burned down. Looking for photos of the Lodge and any local anecdotes of visiting the lodge, including the after dinner gaming tables. Virgil later started Diamond Jim's in Mi-Wuk with a Mr. HELL. Any information about Mr. Hell also appreciated. Nina Osterlye

 

August 12, 2002

I'm looking for information on SHERMAN EDWARDS, born in Illinois. Married ROSE NAGLE, who was born in 1875 in either San Francisco or San Jose CA. They are both buried in TUOLUMNE county. Their deaths would be in 1912. Any information you have would be appreciated. Nancy

 

August 12, 2002

I am looking for any information on Norma FINN, and her family. They lived in or near Sonora, California in the 1970's. They had moved there from San Francisco. Her mothers name was Tillie TSCHIDA, and she had lived with them until her death in 1978. Norma had some children. I remember one was DeeDee and the other was Allison. There were some boys in the family. I would appreciate any information.

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON NORMA FINN AND HER FAMILY OF SONORA, CALIF. NORMA, HER FAMILY AND MOTHER MOVED TO SONORA FROM SAN FRANCISCO IN MAYBE THE LATE 1960'S OR EARLY 1970'S. HER MOTHER WAS TILLIE STOCK TSCHIDA WHO WAS BORN IN PRAIRIEBURG, IOWA, JULY 26, 1891 AND DIED IN SONORA, TUOLUMNE COUNTY ON APRIL 6, 1978. NORMAS HUSBAND WAS ROBERT FINN BORN AUG. 1, 1923 AND PASSED AWAY IN OCT. OF 1967 WHILE THEY LIVED IN SAN FRANCISCO. I REMEMBER SHE HAS CHILDREN NAMED DEEDEE, ALLISON AND I BELIEVE BOBBY. ANY INFORMATION I CAN RECEIVE WILL BE APPRECIATED AS I AM TRYING TO COMPLETE MY FAMILY TREE.

Kay Beranek

 

August 12, 2002

I'M LOOKING FOR MY NEPHEW. THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM WAS IN 1974 AND AT THE TIME MY BROTHER AND HIS WIFE LIVED IN JAMESTOWN. MY NEPHEW'S NAME AT THE TIME WAS JAMES PAUL MARSON, HIS DOB IS 3/6/71. I AM SURE MY EX-SISTER-IN-LAW REMARRIED AND JAMES WAS PROBABLY ADOPTED BY THE NEW HUSBAND. IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM RELEASING ANY CURRENT INFORMATION ON JAMES FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME BY PHONE 517-542-3006 - I AM ALSO A POLICE OFFICER WORKING WITH THE LITCHFIELD CITY POLICE DEPT. OUR ORI IS MI3053600. ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE IN THIS MATTER WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED docmarson

 

August 12, 2002

My gg grandfather, John HOSKINS CARPENTER, and his brother-in-law, William VINCENT, came to Tuolumne County in 1850. He settled in Springfield. Their wives, Elizabeth WALLIS CARPENTER and Mary WALLIS VINCENT, joined them in 1852. John got his citizenship papers in Sonora on Nov. 3, 1856. His brother, Thomas CARPENTER received his at the same time. I believe that Thomas and his family stayed in Tuolumne County. Thomas's wife (I'm not sure of her name) died May 14, 1899, in Sonora. I am looking for information about any of the above individuals. Jo-Ellen Parsons

 

August 12, 2002

I am searching for the family of Paynter PRETTYMAN, b. 1799 in Delaware. He was married to Sarah HUDSON, in 1824 , Sussex County, Delaware. He is the son of Burton PRETTYMAN and Anne SHARP. I understand from the 1880 Census records that he and son John W. (age 42 b. 1838 Delaware) had no spouse listed for John W. and father and son settled in Sonora as gardners. Would like to know where both are buried and if John W. ever married? Also listed in the 1880 census in Browns Flat, was the married couple of William P. PRETTYMAN b. 1832 in Delaware and his wife Margrette b. 1852 Ireland. Am wondering if this also a son of Paynter? Missing would be a son of Paynter & Sarah's named Miles PRETTYMAN. Would love to know if he ever showed up in the area. I saw 3 land grant records for William P. in this county dated 7/15/1875, but am not sure what kind they were. I am assuming they were mining of sorts because his occupation listed on the 1880 census was Miner. Would love to know if there are anyother PRETTYMAN's listed in the general area that I might have missed. The family originated in Sussex County, Delaware. Sue Prettyman

 

August 12, 2002

I am looking for an obituary for Marvin Henry HART, born 1890 in Oklahoma and died 12-05-1977 in Sonora, Tuolomne County. Rhonda Bradley

 

August 12, 2002

I am trying to find information on my Great Grandparents, Mr ANTHONY, (I think his name was David) and Margaret Agnes Mangean Anthony. I believe their son (my Grandfather) Wilfred D Anthony was born in Chinese Camp on 5/28/1897. Margaret Anthony later married John HARNEY, on 7/18/1917. Simonaitis Lynn L

 

August 12, 2002

Seeking information on W. F. BRINHAUER, believed to be an employee of Wells Fargo Express Co. in Big Oak Flat area, Tuolumne County, California, about 1900. Richard

 

May 22, 2001

We are looking for any info on the William J. DAVIS family. William b. 28 Dec 1858 in TX; wife Clara A. JAMISON b. 20 Nov 1863 Vacaville CA; daughter Beulah b. CA; son Wallace d. 17 Jun 1950 Stanislaus Cty CA; son Delbert b 26 Oct 1900/01 WA, d.Apr 1976 Red Bluff CA; son Alfred b 18 Jan 1904 WA, d 14 Jul 1970 Sonora CA. Clara's father Alfred M. Jamison died at their home 6 Feb 1919. We would like to know if any of the family is still in Tuolumne County, and could share data with us. The only data we have is from a 1920 census and death records from the internet. Ardis and Ralph Jamison

 

May 22, 2001

We are looking for any information on Oscar ALLISON (from Baltimore, Maryland) and Catherine MILLER (from Massachusetts) who came to Tuolumne County (not sure when) and got married in Tuttletown on 9/23/1852. Catherine was buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery near Columbia on 8/21/1857. I don't know when Oscar died or where he was buried. They had three sons: Marian S Allison (our great grandfather), born 7/31/1853 in Tuttletown; Oscar U. Allison, born 6/9/1855 in Sonora; and John Brierly Allison, born 7/30/1857 Shaw's Flat, died 11/20/1857 and buried in Mother's grave. We would appreciate it if anyone could give us any further information on the above such as; copies of birth and death certificates, marriage certificates or where they are actually buried. Joy Patzner

 

May 22, 2001

Harvey SAMMONS and his wife (Mary) Emma DUVANDER Sammons and their daughter Vivian were living in Sonora, Tuolumne County, CA in 1900. He was working for a bottling company. They came from Arcata (Humboldt County), CA. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Sue Clavin

 

May 22, 2001

I would like to obtain the birth, death and baptism records of the following members of my family. The Catholic Church should have records, but I have written to them without results. I want to have headstones made with their exact birth and death dates as well as their correct names. They are buried in the Columbia cemetery, and the cemetery records have been lost. They are Maria (Mary) AZEVEDO Azevedo, died 1879; boy child Azevedo, died about 1879; Leonora Azevedo, died about 1894; Baby Girl Azevedo, stillborn 1908 or 1909. I would also like to find the exact place of burial of my father's cousin, Adeline C. ALEXANDER Alexander, who passed away in 1921 at 8 days old. The obituary says she is buried in the Columbia Cemetery, but family stories say she is buried on the family ranch in Tuttletown. Patricia Azevedo Mohr

 

May 22, 2001

I'm trying to locate a Tuolumne County Volunteer to look up a birth record. My family is James G. HOGLE , wife Weltha. They are from Vermnt, but had a Charles, Louisa and Edwin supposedly born in Tuolumne County. The middle child's DOB is said to be in 1861. It would be appreciated. Gerald Evans

 

May 22, 2001

William Lewis PIKE was born abt 1865 in Mass. or Maine Married abt 1892 SD and died in Sonora, CA abt 1900. I have no prove of this other than the word of my Grandmother who never new her father and was told this probably by her mother. William Lewis father was William W. and his mother was Louisa FOLSOM both are buried in SD. William W. had two other sons Charles Edward Pike born 27Aug 1859 and Horace Clifford Pike born 24 Sep 1860 both born in Ma. Can you help me find William Lewis's death date? Louise

 

May 22, 2001

Looking for other descendants of my GGGF Moses A. LEWIS. (b. 7 May 1824 Exeter RI, d. 1 Jun 1883 Oakdale CA, buried in Columbia Masonic Cemetery, Columbia State Park, Tuolumne Co). Moses was a '49er. He arrived at San Francisco on 1 Sep 1849 aboard Audley Clarke, 198 days out of Newport, RI. He mined at Columbia and later returned to RI and married Melinda Matlida MANCHESTER. (b. 1833 West Greenwich, RI). He returned to Oakdale and operated M. A. Lewis & Bro. mercantile in Gold Springs with his brother Daniel (b. 18 Aug 1826 Exeter RI, d. 8 Dec 1900, m. Martha SAWYER.). He later moved to Oakdale when the gold panned out. They had 8 children, Daniel (died young), Belle (b. 1862, m. Austin STARKWEATHER), Anna (b. Mar 1863, m. Milo CAINE), Moses Alfred (b. 4 Apr 1864, m. Lizzie SISSON, later Stanislaus Co. Supervisor), Fred (b. 1867), William (b. 1868), Arthur A. (b. 29 Oct 1870, m. Mary REYNOLDS, my GG parents), Frank (b. 1873, m. Mamie unknown) Would like to correspond with any other descendants or other researcher. Bill Principe La Cańada, CA

 

May 22, 2001

Looking for any info on Willard A JAMES. b. 2-1-1892 d. 1-31-1970 Last known residence, Groveland, CA Thank you, Jacque Songer

 

May 22, 2001

Am researching any one interested in James Kenneth LINDSEY and Nicolo PENDOLA. I have most of everything on what the Internet has to offer on these two gentlemen. Am looking for siblings, spouses, children and any family stories. Time frame: 1835 - 1909 Lindsey 1829 - 1891 Pendola Location: Bear Valley, Mariposa, CA Lindsey helped delevop and care for the roads to and through Yosemite from Mariposa. Pendola had farm and store. Any help would be appreciated. Pam

 

May 22, 2001

I am looking for more information on Charles Richard DOWLER, "Dick" and his wife Mary Ellen MAJOR. Mary Ellen was born to David Major and wife Margaret Ann JOHNSON, on 12 June 1873 in Jefferson county, Iowa and died 26 July 1958 in Sonora. Dick was the son of Isaac Dowler and Adeline DINGEE, and was born 6 October 1872 in Iowa and died 21 February 1959 in Sonora. Pat Thomas

 

May 22, 2001

Does anyone know whether there is anyway to find records that would show the birth of my grandfather, Joseph C. FLOOD, who was born 8 Sept 1854 in Murphys Camp? His parents were William A. and Hannah (GORDON) Flood. I realize that births did not need to be recorded then, nor was there much in county record keeping at that time, however, I am hoping against hope that I can find him. Margie

 

May 22, 2001

I am looking for information about Alexander K. HARTFORD, and his wife Joanna BLAIR, who were married in French Camp in 1858. They are my great-grandparents. Family records show that Alexander came from Maine in 1852 and died on Oct. 27, 1865 in Sonora. There is also a story that he owned a lumber mill and died in a duel. Any information about this, and about his parents' names. His wife, Joanna Blair had come via the Oregon trail from Illinois and died in Sonora on Apr. 12, 1881. Any information on her or her family. Owen Hartford

 

May 22, 2001

Am looking for info on GROVER CLEVELAND "CLETIE" WHITEHEAD, (b. 03 Nov 1884, Elkhart Co, IN, d. 11 Oct 1969, Tuolumne Co, CA. Married 07 Jul 1914, Clatsop Co, OR to MARADA, (or MARY) RICHARDSON. Had son ALLEN (b. 29 May 1915, d. 13 Mar 1942), and daughters FRANCES (believed married a MACNAMARA, ) and BEATRICE (believed married a GRAHAM, and then a MAROTTA. Phyllis Corner

 

May 22, 2001

Seeking information of John BOITANO, who was a gold miner at Long Gulch. He was from Sardinia, Italy. He was born in Italy 1837 or 38. Naturlized: Aug 3, 1855. Would love to hear from anyone who has information on the Boitanos' from Tuolumne Co. Calif. Thank you. Diane McBain

 

May 22, 2001

Have a diary which mentions the following ranchers in 1854 who lived near Springfield, Columbia and Stockton. Does anyone have information of any of the following: Mr. POOL, Mr HOOD (aka: Old Hood); Tom (possibly Tom Hood), Mr. WILLIAMS , Mr. VANDAWATER or Vandawalker Jimmie&Andie's

 

February 22, 2001

Looking for descendants of Francis Clinton CULLERS who came to Tuolumne County in 1853. He lived in Yankee Hill and Confidence. He married Annie EASTWOOD and died in 1905. Diane Truax

 

February 22, 2001

Looking for any mention of Joshua Willard WELLS or his first wife Elizabeth Wells (nee WEEKS ) who may be the Elizabeth Wells listed below. Joshua Willard Wells is believed to have gone to California before going to the gold rush in Canada in either 1861 or 1862 where he re-married. JW Wells and Elizabeth Weeks married in 1854 in Jackson County, Michigan.
Database: California Census, 1790-1890 Year Surname Given Name (s) County State Page Township or Other Info Record Type Database ID# 1860 WELLS ELIZABETH Tuolumne County CA 542 Township No. 6 Federal Population Schedule CA 1860 Federal Census Index A36462853 Don Norris

 

February 22, 2001

Thomas Jefferson SHIRLEY, his wife, Mary SIMMONS SHIRLEY, and their family start appearing in Tuolumne Co. records in 1855. Mary's brother, Robert SIMMONS, was a rancher in the Big Oak Flat area for over 20 years. He first appears in county records in 1851. He died in Tuolumne Co in 1892 and is buried at Big Oak Flat Cemetery. I am seeking others researching these lines. T.J. and Mary had 9 children, 7 of whom lived to adulthood: James M., Jacob Henry (who married Sarah FLEMING in Jamestown and later relocated to Sacramento), Vinna J. (who married Thomas WILLIS in Tuolumne Co. and lived at Shaw's Flat), John Y., Thomas E., Sarah Ann, and Lucy Angeline (my gr-grandmother). T.J. and family were located in Crawford/Dent counties in MO from about 1838 to 1852. T.J. is thought to have been born in NC or TN around 1807. Mary and her brother, Robert, are thought to have been born in VA, possibly Richmond, around 1814 & 1817, respectively. I have quite a bit of info to share on this family -- also photos, including ones taken of my gr-grandmother, Lucy and her sister Sarah -- taken by J.R. Hicks in Columbia. Any help finding more info would be appreciated. Dee

 

February 22, 2001

Bernard Clyde NOLAN is listed in the Soc Sec Death Index as dying in this county. He is the son of Oscar Delmar Nolan and Cyntha Eula BROWN of Georgia and Alabama. He is my Uncle. Any info appreciated. All we know is he left for California and was never heard from again. Dave Wilson

 

February 22, 2001

i am looking for anyone knowing margaret LINDLEY , widow of slim pickens, (louis b. Lindley jr.). her children are daryle GIARDINO wife of mark, marg. louise wittman, and thomas lindley last known address reno nev.the info. i need is on louis lindley sr. i have done extensive work on his mom's side of the familey. last known address for margaret lindley was in, or near columbia ca. ( tuolumne county). louis went by bert i think, and may have died in 1953. not the bert lindley who was an actor from ill. louis lindley sr. was from texas. and the lady i am working with on this is a gr-neice of slim pickens. her grandfather was the brother to the late actor. mar. louise WITTMAN also lived near columbia with her mother, thanks tom burk

 

February 22, 2001

I am researching the HEER family of IL, a half-brother of my great great grandfather, (John) Christian Heer, b. abt. 1825, served in the Civil War in the 7th Ca. Inf. Co. H, his residence showed he was mustered in at Bear Valley, CA, and the 1860 census for this county showed him there in 1860. I am looking for anyone with information on him or on a James Henry Heer/Herr family. He was the son of David H. Heer, Christian's brother. James was born in 1862, in Galena, IL and married a Martha ELAM, and had 6 children after he was 60 yrs. More info on this family can be found on my website, www.jennifer.heer.com
Jennifer

 

February 22, 2001

Searching for any information or family of Earl CAPLINGER , born 9/30/1896 and died 4/20/1962 of the Big Oak Flat/Groveland area. He Married Olive POOLE , born 4/5/1901 and died 5/13/1977. They had a daughter Elberta DUNLAP Dunlap who died 8/5/1975. Olive was a member of the Tuolumne County Historical Society and the Aronos Research club of Sonora.. She served as a Deputy Clerk in the County Clerks Office. Earl Caplinger was an owner and operator of the Groveland Food Market. Prior to that they operated a service station on Grovelands main street. I would appreciate it if someone has in their possession a picture of this family and share it with me. Earls Father was a sister to my GGrandmother. Thank you . Oscar Barron

 

February 22, 2001

I am looking for any information on my family who came to Tuolumne County in 1851/1852. The first to arrive was Margaret PALMER , she was married to John Palmer. Her mother Mary DOUGLASS and brother Robert A. Douglass joined her in Columbia in 1852. Margaret divorced John Palmer about 1861 and married Joseph A. SMITH a lumber dealer in Columbia. Mary Douglass married a Thomas ROBERTS in Benecia on June 3, 1854 and I believe it would have been posted in the newspapers in the area of Columbia, Tuolumne County. Robert A. Douglass joined the Union Army in Columbia. I also believe Mary Douglass Roberts got a divorce in Tuolumne County sometime prior to Margaret's divorce from Palmer in 1861. Mary was a nurse midwife and serviced the area around Columbia and Sonora, and many of the little mining camps about the area. I have been unable to find Mary Douglass in the census but did find a Mary Roberts in the 1860 census in Twp. 5. Any information you might have on the above would be greatly appreciated as I am trying to get anything, clues, etc. as to the whereabouts of Mary and her son Robert A. Douglass from about 1852/1853 until 1861. Mary was a witness in the divorce of Margaret and Palmer for her daughter and I believe that took place in Sonora. I do want to place their names in the California Pioneers, but need more information on them. Dona Windfeldt

 

February 22, 2001

I am researching a Mr. Zebulon Montgomery Pike CLOUGH who resided in Tuolumne County in the year 1850. Registered in census as ZMP CLOUGH. He also is listed in the 1860 census as Pike CLOUGH. Do you have access to the census material, or do you know someone who does? I would like to know who else is listed with him. Diana Busby-Knight

 

February 22, 2001

My ggrandfather Robert Webster JAMISON and his brothers James and David were in Jamestown and Sonora area in the 1850s. According to families he was in law enforcaement as an Alcalde in Jimtown. Any information will be appreciated Don Jamison

 

February 22, 2001

Looking for information on Sheriff John Lewis BOURLAND in Tuolumne Co. in 1850's. Greg Bourland

 

February 22, 2001

Seeking information on the children and wife/wives of my husbands great uncle William Thomas SMITH. Family history is that he was a song writer and musician who went to Calif. in the 1920's-1930's and that he had about 10 children. He was born in Mills Co., Tex. 2 Feb. 1879 and according to Calif. Death records he passed away in this county 5 Aug. 1957-specifically in the town of Stanislaus, Calif. Any info would be appreciated. Helen Boydston

 

February 21, 2001

Hartwell Barham STANLEY , MD. Do you have any information on this man. He had a medical offfice in the early 1900 in Tuolumne. I have a few post cards of the town of that time. Or Edwaaard Alfred Cook (Koch) from Mansfield/Toronto. Rufus E. Cook

 

February 21, 2001

I would aprieciate the dates of birth and death, and the location of grave for my father, Philip Bertram POWELL , who died in Groveland, CA, in 1977 or 78. Any Information would be helpful. thanks, philip powell

 

February 21, 2001

I'm seeking info on the QUESTO family in Tuolumne county. Anyone, any time, any place.
Bill Dillon

 

October 19, 2000

Martin Turner BURRELL and Rebecca E. APP Married in Chinese Camp, Tuolumne Co., CA on 16 Apr 1876 and are both buried in Oddfellows Cem. in Sonora, CA. They may have had children? Martin Turner BURRELL was b 15 Mar 1839 in Delaware Co. NY and probably went to CA during the 1850s or early 1860s. He was a harness maker and also might have been a stagecoach driver. He d 7 Nov 1915 in Jamestown, CA. Rebecca E. APP was b 9 Feb 1854 in Jamestown, CA and d 18 Nov 1935. Her father was John App of PA and her mother was Leanna Charity DONNER on the famous Donner family of the Oregon Trail. They may have lived in Copperopolis, near Jamestown, CA. Any further information on their descendants or extended families would be very much appreciated.

Looking for info on Martin Turner BURRELL, b 15 Mar 1839 in Otsego or Delaware Co. NY. Parents were Caleb and Diadamia (TURNER) BURRELL. Several siblings: Hiram, Charles, Sylvester, Elihu, John, Susan Ann, Caroline, Daniel and Adelbert BURRELL. At one time he was living in Jamestown, Tuolumne Co., CA. Any info would be appreciated and have lots to share on this family also. Lee Johnson

 

October 19, 2000

Seeking information about my G-G-G grandfather, Joshua HOLDEN, born in SC about 1806 and married in GA in 1830. According to family records,
abandoned his wife and four children in GA in 1848 for the CA gold fields. Said to have been among first American gold seekers in Sonora and to have
died there in 1853. Am descended from his Georgia children and seek information about his life in CA. Jim Newman

 

October 19, 2000

I am try to find out if my uncle Everett Charles WILDER is dead and when he died. Everett Charles Wilder Born 14 May 1912, Glendale, AZ . His wife's was Betty VALDEZ Born 28 Jan 1910, Glendale, AZ and lived in Jamestown until at least in the 1990's. I have researched the California death index from 1940 to 1997 and the Social Security death index( most recent one) with no luck. Can you help? Jack Wilder

October 19, 2000

I am looking for information on my great grandfather Robert E Lee CARRINGTON b. 2/14/1865 in Tuttletown according to an application for
insurance dated 1/3/1905. The application lists ages at death and year of death and cause for his parents, grandparents and siblings, but no
names. Three siblings lived into their late 20s, so could have had children. Family oral history says that his parents were Lord & Lady Carrington from England who had a Spanish land grant near Lodi. He married Blanche HENRAHAN 11/14/1888 in Tulare Co. Any leads anyone can give me would be appreciated. Thanks! Michele Cannon

October 19, 2000

Edward Archer FREELAND Jr. Born on Dec 27, 1863 in Albany, Linn Co., OR.. Edward Archer died in Harrisburg, OR on Feb 11, 1905; he was 41. Edward Archer married Rose L. PALMER, in Stockton, CA. Rose L. died on Sep 9, 1902 in Stockton, San Joachin Co., CA. They had the following children: Grace FREELAND Born on Jun 9, 1898 in Lancha Palna, Tuolumne Co., CA. Edward FREELAND Born on Jun 9, 1898 in Lancha Palna, Tuolumne Co., CA. In 1898, they are in Tuolumne Co., 1902 San Jachin Co., 1905 Linn Co. Oregon. Why moving so much? What happened to these two children, orphaned at age 7? Would like to contact family researchers.
William Hampton Adams, PhD, Department of Archaeology, Flinders University, GPO 2100, Adelaide, SA 5001, AUSTRALIA

October 19, 2000

I am seeking out my sister. Her father was David HALSTENSGAARD. He attended Sonora High in about 1973 or so. My sisters mothers name was Debbie COOPER. My sisters name is ALANAH. She's aprox 27 rite now. Please help!! I really want to meet her. Vicki Halstensgaard

October 19, 2000

 I am looking for the death place for Elsa ADAMS CHASTEEN. She is on the CA death index as being buried in this county. Elsa died May 22,
1946 in Tuolomne Co. She was born in MO, Feb 1880. Rose Adams

October 19, 2000

I am trying to obtain information regarding Jonas and Mary HALCUMB who lived in the town of Tuolumne in the early 1900's. They first rented a place (20 acres) from an F. Black. My cousin has in his possession numerous tax receipts from the County of Tuolumne to Mrs. J. Halcumb. He also has receipts from West Side Lumber Company to Mrs. J. Halcumb. I haven't seen it but he has a Deed from Kinsman to Black for property in Tuolumne. Perhaps this is the property that Jonas and Mary eventually purchased. There is a story that Jonas couldn't read or write and that he had timber land in Tuolumne. One day, as the story goes, a ranger came to see Jonas and asked him for a right of way to make a fire trail through his property. Jonas, being a law abiding citizen signed what he thought was an easement through his land. According to the story what he had actually signed was a deed conveying his timber to a local company. I have no way of verifying that story because everyone is, of course, dead now. Jonas died May 28, 1920 in Tuolumne of cystitis. The undertaker, according to the death certificate was W.B. Burne of Sonora. Can you help me in my research? Thank you so much. Lynda Henderson

October 19, 2000

Would like to know more about Virgil Albert POPE b. May 28, 1902 in TX d. Dec 6, 1988 in Tuolumne County, CA. Who were his survivors? Does anyone have access to obituaries for 1988? Thanks, Vera Reeves

October 19, 2000

I am seeking any available information about, or relatives of, the HAND and CHENOWETH families that were in Tuolumne County in the 1800's and early 1900's. Henry H. Hand was married to Gladys Claire Chenoweth and they had 4 or 5 children. My father was one of them. He was Edward Elmer Hand and he was born there in 1886. They had a ranch between Sonora and Jamestown. Any information will be very appreciated and is much needed. " Much Obliged." As my father used to say. Thanks, Jim Hand

 October 19, 2000

I have letters dated 1864 and 1866 from Browns Flat. The letters are from James W. GARRETT and W.E. Garrett. I am searching for information on descendants of these men. We believe James fled the confederate army and that is how he came to be there. The letters mention other people in the community, farming, and quartz.

Thank you, Kim Morton

October 19, 2000

Looking for a FARLEY He was a printer and a daughter named Martha Elizabet She was born in Lake, Ca. in August 1874. Thanks for any help.

Georgette Robertson

October 19, 2000

I have been told that my great great grandfather was in 1850 Census for Township 2, Page 175. His name was Francis J. TITUS and I wish to see if this is really him. I'm trying to find out what year my great great grandfather and mother came to Sonora. I know that HIS son, my great grandfather, was the groom in the
first marriage registered in the Episcopal Church there. My gg grandfather was FRancis James PREVOST, his wife was Mary Ann BOYDEN. Their son was Augustin William Prevost and he married Mary TITUS. They were married on January 6, 1864 . I am also trying to find Mary Titus'family and when they came to Sonora. They had come around the Horn and I know the mother's maiden name was Harriet SPOONER. Any help will be greatly appreciated and I will be glad to share all I know. The Prevosts were an old Swiss family, but became well-known in Britain and finally had a baronetcy settled on them. Francis' uncle became Governor General of Canada. Thanks. Maggy Anthony

October 19, 2000

I am looking for other descendants of John Henry DUNSTON and Elizabeth Trembeth Dunston who came from Cornwall in 1849 and went to the Sonora area in 1849. Sometime in the 1860s or 70s they went to British Columbia. Any information on the Dunstons would be appreciated. - LaRae Dunston Anderson

October 19, 2000

Searching for information on William Delaney GIBBS (b. 4 Apr 1826 in AL d. 1896 in CA). Records indicate that he was the son of Vashti GIBBS and had two brothers, Phillip (located in TX) and Jesse. Jesse and W.D. were said to have traveled by mule train from Texas and arrived in CA in 1849. W.D. married Mary SUMMERS on 23 Dec 1853 in Roberts Ferry, CA. After this marriage, the couple moved near Marlow Camp, near Summersville. Children of this marriage are: James L. GIBBS, Mrs. F.F. BALL (twin to James L.), Jesse GIBBS, Mrs. W.E. BOOKER, Roy GIBBS, Henry GIBBS, Mrs. L.E. SAWRIE, Mrs. E.J. NEEDHAM, and Mrs. F.E. BERGER. I am a 3rd great granddaughter of Vashti GIBBS and have info on this line. Will be more than happy to share.Cindy Pruitt

October 19, 2000

Isabelle and Jasper J. BURKETT and daughters Helen, Doris and June moved from Stockton to Sonora circa 1907 for several years, before returning to Stockton. Helen married circa 1915 Elton Andrew SHINE (his Death Certificate gives his birthplace as Sonora and parents as Andrew SHINE and Susan (WHIPPLE). Would appreciate information conerning the Burkett residence in Sonora or the family information for Elton Shine and sisters Lois and
Toots. Thanks for any help. Henry Sutliff

June 6, 2000

I am seeking information on my great great grandparents Thomas and Mary SMITH. Mary McMAHON was born in Ireland in 1838 and at the age of 13 she came by freighter around Cape Horn to San Francisco, where she lived for one year. She then traveled to Chinese Camp in Tuolumne County to wait tables, this would have been around 1852 or so. My great great grandfather, Thomas Smith born 1824 also found his way to Chinese Camp after traveling from Ireland to New York and across the continent. They met at Chinese Camp and married. I am not sure how long they stayed in Tuolumne County or what year they got married. They eventually ended up in settling in Eugene, Ca. where they had 10 children. I am looking for any information about them from 1852 to 1862. It is rumered that they were the Smith's that homesteaded "Smiths Flat" in Placerville but I have no proof to back that up. Thank you,

Elizabeth

  June 6, 2000

I'm looking for information on Joel Wainwright BUSSOM (may be spelled Bossom) who died 30 July 1950 in Tuolumne, CA. Born in New Jersey on 27 July 1875. After 17 years of searching for him I have finally found him in Tuolumne. Any information on him would be greatly appreciated; marriage, children, residence, obituary, etc. .

Doris Bussom Semon

  June 6, 2000

Searching for families of Martin Turner BURRELL and Daniel Seeley BURRELL, brothers from Delaware Co., NY who went to CA during the Gold Rush. They applied for several land patents and could have settled in San Joaquin Co. and Tuolumne Co. Have much to share on this family.

Lee Johnson:

  June 6, 2000

My grandfather, Fred Robert BAESE is shown in the 1900 census as living in Tuolumne County. It indicates he was married less than a year at the time. It is difficult to tell if his wife's name is Allice or Allica. I am trying to find out the actual date of marriage and the wife's full name. She had been married previously as she had a five year old son. Can you aim me as to where I start looking for this information? Thanks,

Bob Baese

 

  June 6, 2000

I am researching my Gggrandmother, Elizabeth Melissa Stewart Pugh KELLOGG, who died in French Camp in 1926. Also E.M. NIERHOFF, who lived in the Sonora area in 1892. Any information would be wonderful.

Cathy Bonser

  June 6, 2000

Looking for family and information on Martin Turner BURRELL, b 15 May 1839 in Delaware Co., NY and d Nov 1915. His parents: Caleb BURRELL and Diadamia (nee TURNER) BURRELL. Have a last address of Jamestown, Tuolumne Co., CA. He is shown on the Federal Land Patents on 15 Feb 1873 in San Joachin Co., CA (would this have been San Joaquin Co.?). Any infromation would be appreciated and have lots to share on this family also.

Lee Johnson:

   June 6, 2000

I seek info in re my paternal grandmother, nee Hazel Cazzaretto, aka Hazel Ortega, who I believe was born in Tuolumne County about 1890. Father's name was John, I think. Any help is appreciated.

John J. Ortega

   June 6, 2000

In 1897, Jonathan Harnett (age 65, born Pickaway County, Ohio) gave Santiago, California as his residence. I understand this was a mining camp near Sonora. I'm interested in a death or cemetery record, mining claim or any other data that might be available in Tuolumne County on Mr. Harnett. --

Charles Harnett

Sevierville, TN

  June 6, 2000

I am seeking information on a place called Campo Salvado. My grandfather was
born there in 1908. It was about 1/2 mile east of Chinese Camp. Do you have
any further information? Thanks, Daniel

 

  June 6, 2000

I need to find more information about my ancestor gr-gr-grandfather Wilhelm Strüver who came to Big Oak Flat in 1859 and stayed in that area until 1865 where he left to come back to Fort Wayne Indiana. He was born dec-23-1822 in Hanover Germany. He emigrated thru the port of Bremen and arrived at New York city May-17-1854. His religion is lutheran. He remained in the city of Ft Wayne for four years and in 1859 went to California. I have found him in the 1860 California Census for Tuolumne county. City is Big Oak Flatt and he is on page 144 of the Census. He is about 35 years of age and it states he is from Hanover. Wilhelm married in 1865 in Ft Wayne-Indiana. My dilema is that I do not know the exact birthplace of Wilhelm Strüver. . When I checked the 1860 census the miner below him was from Hanover as well. Do you know if the Germans in Big Oak Flatt came from a specific locale in Germany?

Bill Struver

Ft Wayne, IN

 

  June 5, 2000

I am looking for information about Henry Zimmerman, born 1819 Dantzig, Prussia, married Justina Brandt, died 11 Jun 1868 in Sonora. They had a daughter Caroline Charlotte Zimmerman, born in Sonora 1858. I am also looking for Caroline's husband, John Francis Otto Kanig, born 1851 in Germany, died 1918 in Sonora. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Susan Carlson

 June 5, 2000

I have a shirt tail relative who lived in Groveland Ca in 1918. He was John Charles Emerson and his wife was Dona Marie Knuckles. They had a
son named John Charles Emerson, born 6 October 1918 in Sonora. Do you have a suggestion as to where to search for more info on them?

Garry Grover

 June 5, 2000

This may be a dead end, but I am trying to find out any information I can about my paternal grandmother's family. All I know is that she lived as a
girl in Tuolomne, family lore has it that her mother died in childbirth and her father went missing as a prospector. She lived with her grandparents (I
don't know if they were maternal or paternal) in Tuolomne. Of course she couldn't have a name that easily distinguished her from others (It was Ruby
Fay Harris). Where might I begin my search for her? Thank you for any help you may be able to give! Sincerely,

Erin deWard

  June 5, 2000

I am looking for information about Amelia Hall. She lived in Jamestown about 1897. She would have been apx, 54 years old. She had a son named George. Thanks ,

Jean

 June 5, 2000

I am trying to find an obituary, deed, will, or grave on John CRAWFORD, born 11 December 1826 in Randolph County, Illinois (to Samuel CRAWFORD and Sarah HUGHES). According to a book on Randolph County, Illinois copy-righted in 1859, John CRAWFORD and his brother "Stace" both died in California. There is an Illinois-born John CRAWFORD in Brown's Flat in Tuolumne County in 1856, noted in a miner's and businessman's directory for that year. There is no known marriage. Please e-mail me at < Miss Désirée de Nantes >. THANK YOU !

  June 5, 2000

I am looking for info.on my gr-grandfather, WILLIAM ALBIN COCHRAN. I believe I found him listed in the miners census of Springfield, Tuolumne Co. of 1855 (source a book of the same in the Oakland, CA LDS Gen. Libr. Do you have any another references that I can check, either library UC Berkeley, Internet, or in your county?

Tom Castro

 June 5, 2000

I'm researching the Delano surname. My father,
at least I think i'ts my father. He died in Tuolumne County on August
19,1931. He was burried in Cerritos. I would like either an extraction of
information or a copy if it didn't take a long time. My fathers name; Clyde
William DeLano, born July 10, 1881 in the state of Kansas. I have no
knowledge of the names of his parents or the city he was born in. He was a
geologist and worked in Kern Co. before dying. Could you help me?

Gordon Delano

 June 5, 2000

I'm trying to find my grandmother, Matilda (Williamson) O'Brien. She divorced from my grandfather in 1888 at age 28. She was born in Saws Flat in 1860. She lived in SF until the divorce and then moved back to the Sonora area. In 1947, a friend of ours visited the area and sent a post card from Twain Hart stating they had a nice visit with my father's parents. My grandfather died in 1937, so, Matilda may have remarried. I haven't had much luck finding her yet. Her mother, Catherine Williamson is buried at the Springfield cemeterey (died 1893). Her father, John Williamson was alive in 1896, but, I haven't found him yet. Matilda's younger brother William Williamson (b. 1877) who married a Mary Quiggs in 1906 in sonora. There may be descendants still in the area.

Mike O'Brien

  

 June 5, 2000

Trying to locate a Stephen Johnson in Sonora CA. parents were Helen and
Clarence Johnson..Can you help?? Susan I'm from
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June 5, 2000

I am looking for any history of Crow wagon trains over Sonora Pass. I have looked at the Sonora Museum and got a list with a Benjamin Crow that came over the pass. And at the Kennedy Meadows marker that lists a Crow wagon train. I would like to find out more information on the members of the trains. Thank You

Sheldon Crow

June 5, 2000

Mae Wheaton died in or near Twain Harte, Toulumne County in April 1972.
I think her maiden name was Decker and she probably came from Glenn or
Colusa county. According to the Social Security Death Index she was b.
22 Feb 1897. Is anyone familiar with this woman? I have a photo of her
that was in the possession of my grandparents, John William Monroe and
Mae Agnes St. Louis of Glenn County. I would be happy to send to any of
her descendants. ,

mailto: i607665@thegrid.net

 June 5, 2000

Do you have any information on a Elijah Barnes b. 12/3/1798 in Manheim,
Herkimer, NY and died 1/13/1862 in Sonora, CA. Thank you,

Marilyn Loveridge

June 5, 2000

I am wondering if someone has listed names of deceased in the cemeteries of the area. I am looking for a WILLLIAM PHILLIPS and wife EVA who may have died and been buried near Sonora or Quartz Mtn.

LEON HENSLEY

 June 5, 2000

Sarah (Parker) Martin came to CA by ox team in 1853 with her two Parker brothers (Wm, Elisha or David) from Randolph CO.AK. I don't know which brothers came. She married Theordore Disney 1856 and had their 1st child William Disney born 1857 in Tuolumne CO near Jacksonville. All the rest of their children were also born in Tuolumne CO. By 1870 they were listed in the Chinese Camp PO area. Sarah, Wm and Elisha Parker were all born in Knoxville, TN. Jesse Parker their father had migrated to Ill in 1834 and Randolph, AK in 1839. David Parker was born 1837 in ILL. Sarah married 1st James Martin in 1843 AK and had a daughter Celia Martin born 1844. Theodore Disney was born 1817 Ann Arundel CO.,MD and came to Tuolumne area about 1853-55. His family had been neighbors of the Caleb Dorsey family. Dorsey came to CA about 1849. Need marriage data for Sarah Martin and Theo Disney. Also what happened to the Parker brothers and her daughter Celia Martin?? Like to correspond with anyone on Parker's and Disney.

. Alecia Tipton

 June 5, 2000

I'm looking for any information on the Reuben Williams family around 1879 to 1883. Reuben b 11 June 1840,Wife Caroline R. Wilson b 19 December 1841, Samuel John b 1859, Mary Jane b 19, December 1861, Lenora C. b January 1863, Laura Elizabeth b October 1863, Fannie C. b 18 June 1868, Lucinda b 15 November 1871, Carie Belle b 1873, Reuben S. b October 1875 and George Phillip b 18 January 1880 in Sonora. The family left Guerneville, Sonoma County, Calif. around March 1879 as far as I can tell. They came to Sonora about then. They are in the 1880's Tuolume County Census. Family story has it that they had the Livery Stables and that a street was named after them. In the printing of the name they left off the s so the street is now William. They also ran a stage out of Sonora. I know that they moved to Hildreth, Madera County around 1882 or 1883. Samuel Williams might have killed some people there. Maybe other family members were there also the Pippins and Wilsons.

Can you lead me in the right direction. It would be greatly appreciated.

. Alice Williams Kirby

 June 5, 2000

I am looking for the death date of my Great-grandmother, Amanda SPRADLIN. I am told by family members that she died and is buried in Sonora, Tuolumne County, California about 1961 or 1962, which would have made her about 85 or 86 years of age. Any help would be grately appreciated. Charlene Spradlin Chambers

May 8, 2000

My grandfather, Gerhard JAHN, b. 1880, Centralia, ILL. moved to Tuolumne probably around 1900-1910 and worked as an electrician for the Tuolumne Power Company. There he met Kathryn Marie (Kitty)HALCUMB, b. 1890, Round Mountain, CA.They were married in 1911 in San Francisco, CA. Kathryn Marie HALCUMB was the daughter of Jonas HALCUMB and Mary Fender HALCUMB. Any info concerning Gerhard JAHN greatly appreciated. Thank you. Tom Jahn in Pocatello, Idaho.

May 8, 2000

Searching for any information on HOPPENHANSEN FREDERICK , who is found on the 1850 census in Tuolumne County. Record Type-Federal Population Schedule. Database -CA 1850 Federal Census Index. Page-150. D.K.

May 8, 2000

Researching my great-grandmother who was born in Bear Valley, Mariposa County about 1869. The name on her burial permit is Luiza "Pereira" de SILVA (de Silva being her married name). She died (giving birth to her fourth child) at age 24 years (1893) in San Benito County. The first two children may have been born in French Camp 1887 and 1889. It is believed that Luiza was French (not Portuguese) -- my great-grandfather (Joseph Silva) was Portuguese -- so it is possible the name "PEREIRA" on the burial permit was written as he pronounced it. I have not been able to locate any records for her other than the burial permit. The death register lists her as Mrs. Joseph de Silva. "Louisa .

May 8, 2000

I'm looking for John B. MONTROSE of California , son of Benjamin who married Mary Ann STODDART/STODDERT in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada in 1863. Can anyone suggest how I might discover what county to search in California? Judy in Tacoma, Washington.

May 8, 2000

My mother is Peggy DYCKMAN, but was born Elizabeth Frances Collard in Sonora in 1921. My Grandmother is Jessica Magdalena BACH (married to Ralph COLLARD in the mid 1910s) and she was born in Knight's Ferry on August 21, 1894. I am looking for her father's name and genealogical information on him and his family. I am just getting started in genealogical research, so if you can help me out I would really appreciate it. Bob .

May 8, 2000

Searching for the ancestors and descendants of Thomas Wardell MARSHALL. b. ca. 1836 in Nova Scotia, Canada. He came to California prior to 1860 and is listed in the 1860 U.S. Census for Mariposa County. Around 1860, he married Sarah (Mason?), b. ca. 1840 of Wisconsin at Hornitos, Mariposa County. They had the following children: Elizabeth Marie, 1861-1944; George, ca. 1863; Anna, ca. 1864; Laura, ca. 1868; Cora, ca. 1870; Kate, ca. 1872; and Ella, ca. 1874. Sometime after the 1880 census, the family moved from Mariposa Co. to Tuolumne County where Thomas W. Marshall can be found in the 1900 census. Any information greatly appreciated. Warren B. Carah .

May 8, 2000

Am researching the family of Adolph and Fannie PINTO.They arrived in Sonora circa1850, lived there until 1875 when they"removed" to San Francisco. Their children were William, Emmanuel, Elias, Jacob, Esther (my grandmother), David,Joseph and Hannah.Your Name .

May 8, 2000

I am searching for descendants of Ora Anna Belle WAGGENER MOONEY BROWN. She was living in Sonora, Tuolumne Co., Ca. when she died. Her birthdate is May 06, 1877 b. Missouri. Died March 06, 1965 Tuolumne Co., Ca. She was first married to Frank Mooney, who was the father of her children; then to Herman Brown. Belle Waggener was my great-aunt. Judy in Texas .

May 8, 2000

Do you have any information on the HOLM family who lived in Tuolumne? My great grandmother was Ruth Holm. Ann Cook.

May 8, 2000

I am searching for information on Fred Calisle BORTNER, or any of his decedents. I do not know when he moved to Calif. but I think it was about 1931. This is all of the information that I know about him. He was born in PA on 7/29/1882. He died on 4/10/1964. His last place of residence was a rest home in Sonara, Tuolume Co. CA. He was buried in Mt. Shadow Cem. If anyone remembers him or is a decedent of him would you please contact Dan Bortner .

Sep 8, 1999

I am researching a possible branch of my family. The only information I have concerning my possible cousin (many times removed) is his name is Francis GIVENS, date of birth 10/13/23, social security number 553-26-2565 per death records as he died 5/83. His last known residence was Tuolumne, CA. He had two sons, Milton Eugene Givens born 1/28/55 and another, age unknown, who died by suicide in the late 1980s or early 1990s. There was at least one daughter also. There may still be some property in his name in Tuolumne. I believe he was divorced. I would be interested in any birth records, death records, military records, newspaper articles and obituaries on any member of his family. I am trying to trace Francis Givens history to see if it links with mine. It would provide a valuable piece to the puzzle if it did. I know that Milton Givens married a Tuolumne County resident, Tammi Marueen ?, date of birth 1/31/61. They have a son born in Tuolumne County named Lyle Brian Givens 5/28/83. They are since divorced. Any information or guidance will be appreciated. Thank you. Nancy Carr .

Sep 8, 1999

Searching for any information on Samuel TREWATHA, who is found on the 1870 census in Tuolumne County. Socrmom.

Aug 21, 1999

I'm looking for information on my ancestors who lived in Tuolumne County in the mid to late 1800's and early 1900's. I think there were more than one Leonard Kahl and one man named Philip William Kahl and I need information about their family: brith, death, and marriage records. Some of these men were from Germany. If any one could find some dates and names, I would be greatful. Thank you very much, Stephanie Kristine Kahl .

Aug 21, 1999

I'm researching the surname "Heer", it originates in Jo Daviess cty, IL. My ggg uncle John Christian Heer b. circa 1820s, served in the Civil War and all my family and I know is that he went to live in Big Oak Flat, CA. I found that it is located in this county, but has an obviously reduced population since the mining days. I just would like to know in what direction I should be looking since we have no idea what happened after he left Galena, IL. Thanks for any help you can give. Jennifer Heer .

Aug 18, 1999

Caleb Dorsey was a lawyer and signed the California state constitution in 1879. He was born in Maryland in 1825. His wife's initial is EM Dorsey. I need to fill in many pieces of information about him as a child and a parent. Ann .

Aug 18, 1999

I have been attempting to trace a relative. George and Amanda THOW I think lived in Sonora, California and had five children. The following is what I know: Jessie Rust Thow was born in California on October 21, 1905, and George
Holland Thow was also born in Sonora, California on July 31, 1907. There were three other children named Bess, Annie and Ruth which should be born around this same time period. Can you confirm that the children were born in Sonora, the birth dates of the other children and how I go about getting a copy of the birth certificates.

I have also been attempting to find out when George Thow died. According to his wifes obit he died before her and she died on 9/22/1945. I have reason to believe that he might be buried in the Tuolumne Cemetery. George came from Scotland and I believe was born on July 16, 1864. He might have had a brother named William with him.

Thanks for the help. Phillip Thow .

Aug 18, 1999

I am trying to find out the location of the home of my great, great grandfather, Jonas Halcomb. He moved to Tuolumne around 1901 and died there about 1921. The family story is told that he owned a good deal of timberland there and one day a forest ranger came by his house and asked him if he would be willing to give the forestry service a right of way to build a fire trail through his land. Jonas could not read or write but he trusted the U.S. Governent. He made his X on the paper that was handed to him and found out later that he deeded his entire property to a local timber company. My grandfather, Chester Vaughn, lived with my great, great grandparents and when he was a boy he used to pick wildflowers and sell bouquets to the local Daughters of Joy who plied their trade on the streets of Tuolumne. He was there when the San Francisco earthquake hit and he said that he slept through the entire quake. He had so many wonderful stories about life in Northern California. I wish that he was still alive so that I could ask him more about Tuolumne. I would appreciate any help that anyone can give me. Thank you. Lynda Henderson .

Aug 18, 1999
Seeking any sources of information on Joseph Michel BELLOW, one of the earliest residents of Sonorian Camp. In 1849, he was operating an auction house from his canvas residence on what is now Washington Street. He also had a mining claim near Tuttletown. Mr. BELLOW is mentioned prominently in Maryat's "Mountains and Molehills" but much more is needed. According to Bancroft, he came from the US Navy in Mexico into California 1846-7 with the party of Martin Corcoran and William T. Wheeler. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Su Jacobsen .

Aug 18, 1999
I am searching for any information on the deaths of Michael & Patricia SWANEE, Son named Steven and their children? They met the fate in July 1979 by an unknown means to me. They were close personal friends from 1962 thru 1971 in the Long Beach,Ca. area. There last known address was in Sonora, Mike's last job known to me was in the electrical field of some kind. Mike was born 19 May 1944 and Pat 27 Sept. 1944. Mike and I were "best man" at each others wedding. They were married in appox.1963. Any information to bring closure please. Sincerly Larry Reagan .

Aug 18, 1999
I am looking for more information on my ggrandparents Jasper Whitley LEWIS and Anna Elizabeth HOY Lewis. They were married in Sonora CA 10 July 1870.

Jasper was born 15 Sept 1844 MO died about 1910 in CA. Anna Elizabeth was born 3 July 1852 in NY and died 1920 CA. Children from that marriage (all born in CA): George Henry Lewis b 1871, Mary Ella Lewis b 1872 (mar SMITHER), William Whitley Lewis b 1875 (my grandfather) (Mar FULLER), Albert Franklin Lewis b 1877, John Edward Lewis b 1881, Lee Wesley Lewis b 1883 (mar PROBASCO), Fred Lindsay Lewis b 1884, Elmour James Lewis b 1887, Dora Ethel Lewis b 1888 (mar MCNALLY), Hazel Belle Lewis b 1890, Gertrude Agnes Lewis b 1892. M Fairbank .

Aug 18, 1999
I am looking for descendents of Joseph W. ROGERS who was living in Sonora, Tuolumne County, California in December of 1928. The obituary for his father George W. Rogers is where I received this information. I would like to contact his descendents if any are interested. Nelda .<>

Jun 27, 1999
I am seeking information about Birney and Rebecca Estella (Stella) PENBERTHY. The 1910 census shows them living in Sonora with Stella's daughter Hazel SCHMADEKE. His occupation is listed as bartender of a saloon. I have been told that Stella was living in Sonora as late as 1932 or even 1948, perhaps in an apartment on Washington Street. By 1920, Birney was living alone in San Andreas, Calaveras County. I would appreciate any help or clues. Thank you, Stephanie .<>

Jun 27, 1999
I am trying to find information on my Greatgrandparents I believe they lived in Tuolumne County around 1880-1900. I am looking for any info On James COYNE who married Elizabeth MC LAUGHLIN . They had 8 children. the youngest was my Grandmother Ruth Coyne b.1900. Both James and Elizabeth died after 1903 leaving my Ruth and her siblings orphans. Besides Ruth there was Lillian, Lucy,Marge. I have no dates of birth, marriage, death, or resting place of Elizabeth or James. But I do know James bought land in Tuolumne Co. CA. I believe this was done in 1884 and some again in 1889.I also know together they had 8 children. The ones I know for sure are Lucille, Marge Lillian, William? , and Ruth. Ruth is my Grandmother and the youngest, born July 1900. Both James and Elizabeth died somewhere around 1904 leaving the children orphaned. Lillian and Ruth where shipped off the Portage WI to live with an Aunt and 2 uncles. I think they where from the Coyne side of the family. All I know of James is that he was a professional gambler and had spent time in Canada. Maybe he was from Canada and met Elizabeth there or just gambled there. Any help would be great. Donna .<>

Jun 27, 1999
Looking for a relative named Nancy HATLER who married W.E. MOTT in the 1870s. They married in San Joaquin Co, but thought that the Hatlers who were there at that time may be related. Any help would be profoundly appreciated. Nel Paganini. <>

Jun 3, 1999
I'd greatly appreciate hearing from anyone familiar with St. Anne's parish of Columbia over the years 1855-1870. My great-great uncle, The Rev. Father Terence J. SMITH was pastor there from sometime in the mid-1850s or early 1860s until the time of his death in 1870. I'd also love to hear from anyone who's intimately familiar with the stories about Pat SHINE & St. Anne's which are told in "Ghost Town" (comp. G. Ezra Dane. NY: Alfred Knopf, 1941). Hugh Maloney. <>

Jun 3, 1999
Hi. I am interested in Thomas SIMMONS and his wife Susan. They are found on the 1860, 1870, and 1880 census with their children Mary A., John, Thomas H. and Clymot. Also Located in Tuolumne is Joseph B. MORRISH., his wife Maria (RABLEN) and her parents William and Jane (Tonkin) Rablen. William and Jane's other children were William H., Steven TONKIN, Anna E., Mary Emma, and John TREATHEWAY. Any information would be appreciated. Diane Hall <>

Jun 3, 1999
I am looking for information from the 1870 Census, Tuolumne County, for Joseph EHRET. He was born in Germany and presumably came to the US in the 1840's. Thank you. Carole Vincent <>

Jun 3, 1999
I am looking for my fathers side of the family. My dad was Lee E.F. TYNER b. Handford CA, 7/21/34. His dad Homer Tyner b. Fresno 7/6/1890. His dad was Tom Tyner b. Toulumne 6/4/1858. What I am looking for is if Tom or Homer had brothers and sisters? We live in Oklahoma and my dad has past on, but never said anything about uncles or aunts. I find lot's of Tyner in norteast OK. Just wondering if we are kin or not and are we on the indian role? Thank you for your help. Albert Tyner <>

Jun 3, 1999
I am looking for records on my great-grandfather, Joseph EHRET , born in 1830 or 1833 in Baden, Baden, Germany. There is a Joseph Ehret listed for the 1860 census for Tuolumne County, CA, page 189, township No. 1. He may also have had a mining claim in Tuolumne County. Anne Ehret <> 414 Pheasant Lane Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Jun 3, 1999
I am interested in information regarding: my ggf Thomas LEONARD , who owned the bottle works and married Ellen ROWE