Alameda - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Calhoun, obituary lookup, 21 Jan 1992

tomthompson53 — 4 Oct 2008 8:27:59 GMT

Greetings all,

Natalie V. Calhoun
Born; 1912 in Washington DC
Died: 21 Jan 1992, 94605, Oakland, Alameda, CA.
Mother's maiden name: Wright
Father's surrname; VanCleve

Thanks
Tom Thompson
Bradenton, FL.

James Elvan Glidewell Obituary Look Up Please Oakland

CathyH909 — 1 Oct 2008 2:35:36 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of James Elvan Glidewell born May 16, 1898 and died July 6, 1992. The last place he lived was in Oakland.
Thank You,
Cathy

Searching for Eddlestone surname in Alameda, Ca.

barbtrip45 — 26 Sep 2008 11:49:17 GMT

I'm searching for anyone who might be related to or know of Lorene Diana or Neville B. Eddlestone of Alameda, Ca. After many yrs. of searching I was finally able to find the last name of Lorene. She would be cousin to a George Alton Triplett who was at one time living in Stockton, Ca. same as his cousin Lorene Diana Eddlestone. I would very much like to get in touch with any descendants.

Fragus/Silva

dgrego5558 — 27 Sep 2008 6:35:34 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Joseph & Rosa Fragus they had children Rosa, Clara, Carlos, Tony, Emily, Elaine, Mary & James. In 1910 they lived in Point Reyes with a Albert Bettencourt before moving to Fresno by 1920. By the 1970's some of them moved to the Alameda County area. Also any info on Delinda Silva who's maiden name was Gregorio. She was married to John(Buzz)Silva they has a daughter Suzette & a son Greg or Gregory. In the 1910 census they are listed as Fraga's and in latter census as Freguez.

Sheila Hahn nee Murphy

kaydoubleu27 — 24 Sep 2008 7:10:45 GMT

Can anyone give me any information on Sheila Hahn who died in Alameda in 1990. Sheila was born in England and married Gerald Hahn who was in the USAF (stationed in Suffolk, UK) in London in 1960. I understand that Sheila and Gerald had a daughter. Any info or help would be extremely gratefully recieved, thanks.

Obituary Alameda California for a William Waller Selleck

Mirene1 — 3 Sep 2008 11:07:25 GMT

I am looking for an obituary or death record for a William Waller Selleck, died 18 Dec 1933 in Oakland, Alemada County, CA.

If there is anyone that can help me I sure would appreciate it, there were no answers on any searches I have made on-line so maybe someone local has access to newspapers or death records for this California county.

Hope to receive some family information.

Thanks,

Obit - Mollie Lorraine - 4-23-1944

sandimcintyre51 — 14 Sep 2008 12:42:03 GMT

Hello: I'am trying to locate the obituary for Mollie(Molly)Lorraine - b.7-12-1861? in Maine & d.4-23-1944 in Alameda County.

Thanks to all for any help.

History of Alameda, Woodstock District, Jack London

djg769 — 7 Jun 2008 6:22:57 GMT

While many locals associate Woodstock with the Alameda Housing Authority’s 1941 housing project, the area has a much deeper and richer history that stretches back another 90 years.

In 1851 or early 1852 Charles Bowman received a deed from William Worthington Chipman and Gideon Aughinbaugh for land here. And the Town of Woodstock was the 1864 creation of A.A. Cohen and his partner J. D. Farwell.

By the time we’re finished we will have met 6-year-old Jack London, learned about the terra cotta, borax and oil industries and stood on the old bay shore about where A.A. Cohen’s San Francisco & Alameda Rail Road wharf once stood. We’ll also meet an early California governor and see a fine example of a Gothic Revival farmhouse.

Let’s get started.

We’ll get underway at Lincoln Avenue and Linden Street. Longfellow Education Center stands on one side of Lincoln here and Longfellow Park on the other. First the San Francisco & Alameda Railroad, and then Central Pacific Railroad trains ran on tracks down Lincoln here.

Longfellow Park was once home to the Kohlmoos Hotel. It’s hard to imagine a building the size of the Kohlmoos nestled in a park the size of Longfellow, but such a building stood here until 1934. In his book about Alameda parks, Alameda At Play, historian Woody Minor says that “the four-story structure (included) self-contained systems for water and gas.”

The parcel the hotel stood on was bigger than today’s park, as Haight Avenue did not appear on maps until 1896. Minor describes the hotel’s landscaped grounds as “covering about an acre” and “laid out with paths, fountains and a pavilion for billiards and bowling.” Longfellow School just across the street replaced West End Primary School, where 6-year-old Jack London attended classes.

Walk west on Lincoln to Marshall Way and down Marshall Way to Pacific Avenue. Marshall Way was built on the San Francisco and Alameda Railroad’s right-of-way. A. A. Cohen laid tracks across Alameda on today’s Lincoln Avenue in 1864. Lincoln was called Railroad Avenue until 1909, when it was renamed to honor Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday. Cohen’s SF&A station and wharf stood at the foot of Pacific Avenue, however. Cohen had to build his tracks in a northwesterly direction somewhere along the line so his trains reached Pacific Avenue and the rail yards. Cohen chose the spot where Marshall Way now runs to build the curve that accomplished this.

Cohen was by no means the first to develop this area. Sometime in late 1851 or early 1852, Charles Bowman purchased 144 acres here from Chipman and Aughinbaugh. Instead of a fence, Bowman chose to build a ditch to define his eastern property boundary. Quickly dubbed “Bowman’s Ditch,” it ran in a north-south direction from the marshlands to San Francisco Bay. The ditch crossed this area about where Marshall Way and Pacific Avenue intersect.

Chipman Middle School — named for one of Alameda’s founders —stands on the site were Nehemiah Clark built his terra cotta factory. Before Clark arrived, this piece of land belonged to Thomas Davenport. We’ll learn more about him when we reach Woodstock Park. When Davenport died his heirs, sold the portion of his property to Clark.

On his fascinating Web site about California brick-making (http://calbricks.netfirms.com), Dan Mosier tells us that Delaware native Nehemiah Clark arrived in California in 1850. In 1864, he established Pacific Pottery on the east side of Sacramento where he made various clay products. These included vitrified sewer pipe, chimney pipe and his best-seller, the “Pacific” fire brick.

Mosier says that Nehemiah opened an office and depot on Market Street in San Francisco in 1880, where he sold fire brick and other clay products. In 1883, he moved his office to California Street. When he decided to move his pottery plant from Sacramento to be closer to the bustling San Francisco market, he selected a site in Alameda for his new works. He built his new plant — an enormous four-story building with more than 600,000 of his own bricks — at 401 Pacific Ave. Merlin writes that the Clark factory contained four kilns and, at 28,500 square feet, was the largest building in Alameda. The building stood until 1963.

Woodstock Park lies behind Chipman Middle School. To get there, walk down Pacific to Third Street; go right on Third and right on Spruce Street to the gate at the end of the street. Go through the gate and into the park. Like the site where Chipman Middle School stands, this land belonged to Thomas Davenport. In fact, Third Street was called Davenport Street on some early maps. Davenport lived on the Woodstock Park site in one of the two mansions in the area. (Governor Henry H. Haight lived in the other. We’ll meet Haight and his family near the end of our walk.)

The 1880 census lists Thomas living here with his wife, Caroline, his brother Matthew and his cousin James. Minor writes that Davenport made his living as a fur trader in Missouri and a wholesaler in Mexico. He arrived in California during the Gold Rush. Davenport owned 15 acres here and “built his house on the west half of his property, leasing out the remaining land for cultivation,” Minor writes.

Farmer John London, his wife, Flora; daughters Eliza and Ida and 4-year-old son, Jack, appear as the very next household on the same page of the 1880 federal census as Thomas Davenport. According to Russ Kingman in A Pictorial Life of Jack London, Jack London was born on Jan. 12, 1876 to Flora Wellman at 615 Third St. in San Francisco. Jack’s father, astrologist William Chaney, denied paternity and left town. About nine months later on Sept. 7, Flora married partially disabled Civil War veteran John London. The following year, John removed Eliza and Ida — daughters from a previous marriage — from the Protestant Orphan Asylum on Haight Street in San Francisco.

Sometime in 1878 a diphtheria epidemic swept through San Francisco. Jack and his stepsister Eliza both suffered near-fatal attacks of the disease. Kingman says that the London family moved from San Francisco to Oakland to escape the epidemic; by 1879 John London was operating a truck garden on a parcel of land in Oakland near the present-day Emeryville border.

Then in 1880, when young John Jr. (“Johnny” to his family) was 4 years old, John Sr. and Flora moved to Alameda with the children. According to Kingman, London’s parents cultivated 20 acres of land near Thomas Davenport’s mansion. In 1882, 6-year-old Johnny started grade school at West End Primary School (on the site of today’s Longfellow Education Center). The family didn’t stay long. On Jan. 7, 1883, John took up roots and moved his family to the Tobin Ranch in San Mateo County where they raised horses and grew potatoes.

Next week we’ll continue our walk along Cypress Street through today’s Woodstock. We’ll learn more about this 1941 housing development, see where the South Pacific Coast Rail Road ran its trains and learn about Bird’s Hotel. We’ll also set foot on the 19th century shoreline and learn about the borax and oil refineries there. We’ll wrap up our hike with a walk down old West End Avenue (today’s Fourth Street) past where Gov. Henry H. Haight lived with his family and get a first-hand look at Abram and Caroline Rich’s Gothic Revival house.

This hike is from Dennis Evanosky’s new book Alameda’s Architectural Treasure Chest due out later this summer.

Family of Charles Theodore Phillips [1859-1896] & Georgianna Heywood [1857-1892]

jdarnall1 — 7 Sep 2008 3:25:27 GMT

Both Charles Theodore PHILLIPS and his wife, Georgianna HEYWOOD, reportedly died in Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. One source reported Fabrola Hospital. They were in their 30s when they died - Georgianna in 1892, and Charles in 1896.

Names of their children [they identified as heirs in estate documents of their uncle, Franklin Heywood] were: Charles Walter Phillips [1887-1953]; Irene Moret Phillips [1884-?]; and George Albert Phillips [1885-?].

Does anyone have vital record information/documentation for any of these individuals, including causes of deaths for Charles and Georgianna?

Are there any descendants of this family line who can share information?

Many thanks for any help.

Jean

SEVINA family of Alameda Co.

patti600 — 24 Aug 2008 1:59:13 GMT

Arthur Sevina b. 3/28/1908 in California at some point in his life married Myna Louise Humiston, b. October 02, 1916 in New York. Did they have children? Anyone researching this family or descended from them? Arthur d. 12/19/1978 in Alameda Co. Myna d. 7/14/1984 in Tulare Co. by which time she had remarried.

Hoping to connect with someone on this family.

Patti

LEONARDINI, Luigi

Littleford2007 — 1 Sep 2008 5:45:12 GMT

Hi,

I can't find any info. on the Leonardini Family from San Pietro Vara, Lugurie, Italy.

I'm looking for the ancestors of Luigi Leonardini (b. abt 1880 d. abt. 1918 in Alameda, Oakland, CA) and his wife Anna Armanino (b. abt 1885). They were married abt. 1907.

They had three children, Milly, Alma and Alfonso all born in Oakland, California.

I'm having a hard time finding Luigi's parents and siblings, would anyone have this information or know where to look? I've looked on Ancestry and Rootsweb and couldn't find anything. I was told that Luigi may have had about 12 siblings.

Any help would be much appreciated :)

Thank you!

George Spencer KINNEY: Oakland City Directories 1930-1940

megrae77 — 23 Aug 2008 1:27:06 GMT

Does anyone have access to Oakland City Directories, or know where I can find them on the web. I am looking for my gggrandfather, George Spencer Kinney in Oakland. I found him in some voters registrations, but am looking for more info. Would be between 1930 (possibly as early as 1924) and 1948. He was a tailor (or cleaner) by profession.

Thanks,
Meghan.

Obit look up request/Gabinett - 1973

patti600 — 24 Aug 2008 5:35:46 GMT

Hoping someone might be able to look up an obit for Amie Gabinett who died 6/11/1973 - in Alameda County

Many thanks to anyone who can help.

Patti

need obituary for Sharon Cecelia Dunn

grannykaty — 24 Aug 2008 1:24:13 GMT

Is there anyone to get an obituary for me. Its for SHARON CECELIA DUNN she died June 4, 1984 in Alameda County, California. Would appreciate it very much. Kathy grannykaty@yahoo.com

Denver Pauline Haas nee Taylor

CathyH909 — 23 Aug 2008 8:10:18 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of Denver Pauline Haas nee Taylor born Oct 21 1915 died Nov 21 1981 in Oakland, Alameda, California.
Thank you,
Cathy

Obituaries for Joel W. Griffin and wife Frances

Kent_McMahan — 20 Aug 2008 11:13:54 GMT

I'm looking for a source of obituaries for the subject couple who died in Oakland, CA. Joel died on 19 Dec 1895 and Frances died on 25 Jul 1885. Both were buried in Modesto Citizens' Cemetery in Stanislaus Co., CA. Below is a link to my RootsWeb World Connect database page for the subject Joel Walker Griffin, Sr:

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&d...

I know about their children but have not identified their parents. My main interest is finding the parents of his wife, Frances Smith b. ABT 1813 in IL or MO.

obit for milton n young

cdjw2 — 20 Aug 2008 2:02:38 GMT

Milton died in 1996 and he lived in Emeryville,Alameda co I would like his obit for more family members thank you Jo Ann

Dennis / Deniz family Hawaii to Oakland area

SharonSuhr50 — 19 Aug 2003 4:28:35 GMT

My Gfather Manuel Dennis born in Hawaii, his father John Dennis born in Azores. His mother Mary (Maria) Rocha also born in Azores? He married Amelia Dennis born in Rhode Island. Amelia's sister Mary. She married a Phillips. Have limited family history and several pictures. Any help with this family would be much appreciated.

Oakland, California Cemeteries

lac47 — 18 May 2007 3:56:10 GMT

My great uncle Luther Watson Allen died on May 16, 1935. The Oakland Tribune says the funeral was at Grand Miller and he was cremated. Does anyone know where the ashes might be? Luther was born in Tennessee, August 12, 1859. His wife, Lena Motherwell Allen, born 1879 approx. and died September 1925. Any help appreciated.

Linda

Sammons in Alameda County, CA

Sue Clavin — 8 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the families of an Benjamin Ackerman Sammons (b. 12/23/1876) who died in Alameda County on May 18, 1952 and a William Collard Sammons (b. 11/9/1869) who died in Alameda County on January 23, 1943. Both men were brothers and the sons of a John Sammons and Marie (or Mary) Pouleur Sammons who were in Arcata, Humboldt County, CA in 1900. Benjamin was in Humboldt County, CA in 1900.

The father John Sammons is the brother of my GG Grandfather (Marcus Sammons) (b. in Ontario Canada in January 1833 and who died in Hokah, MN in 1853.

obiturary: Beuford Olson 1921- 23 Nov 1994 Alameda Co. California

BarbaraCady73 — 13 Aug 2008 8:59:21 GMT

Beuford Olson was born 17 March 1921 to Hazel Olson of Wisconsin. He died 23 Nov 1994 Alameda Co., CA. His step
father was Gilbert Solberg (1904-1996).
I would like to locate a obituary to learn if Beuford
ever married and had a family.
Beuford's mother was a cousin to my dad.

William H and Eunice Wilderson Stone, Berkeley

ChuckPerry369 — 5 Aug 2008 7:53:06 GMT

William and Eunice are in Oakland, 1900, 1910 thru 1930, they are listed in Berkeley. I haven't been able to find them in the death index. The only living child I can find for the is, May b 1891.

Any information on them would be really appreciated.

Thanks,
Chuck

obit - BARTOK, Helen (Bencharsky) 1913-1979

Nancy_Poppin_Posey — 29 Jul 2008 10:27:34 GMT

BARTOK, Helen – Of Fremont, April 2, 1979; dearly beloved wife of Louis S. Bartok of Fremont; loving mother of Annette Mohl and Robert Bartok, both of Morgan Hill; devoted grandmother of nine grandchildren; dear sister of John and Tom Bencharsky of San Francisco and Pete Bencharsky of Half Moon Bay; a native of Hawaii; aged 65 years; a member of AARP.
Friends are invited to attend funeral services from the chapel of the Hayward Mortuary, 22297 Mission Blvd., Hayward on Friday, April 6 at 9:30 a.m.; thence to All Saints church for a Mass of Christian Burial commencing at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma. Recitation of the Rosary Thursday 6:45 p.m.

San Francisco Chronicle, Thursday, April 5, 1979, page 43
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CA Death Index: BARTOK HELEN 1913 04 27 FEMALE HI ALAMEDA 1979 04 02 547052942 65

Spouse: (1) Unknown Mangini = Annette; (2) Louis Soos Bartok (1913-1996) = Robert

Parents: Joseph Bencharski (1880-1952) and Julia Temkow (1885-1971)
Known children: John, Peter, Sr., Michael, Helen, Frank, Thomas

1. John (1902-1989) md. Mildred P. Unknown (1908-2003)- unknown if they had a family.
2. Peter, Sr. - me. Jacqueline Wilkinson = Peter, Stephan
3. Michael (1908-1975) - unknown if he married or has a family
4. Helen - see above
5. Frank (1916-1940) - unknown if he married or has a family
6. Thomas (1920-1999) md. Georgia Chiotras (1922-2001)on 26 Apr 1952 in Las Vegas, Clark Cnty, NV; divorced March 1966 = Joseph

1940's Beauty Salon on Dwight Way, Berkeley-Daisy M. FERGUSON

TrishDeMas — 18 Jul 2008 4:38:24 GMT

From at least 1944, and I'm quite sure years earlier, my mother was the owner of a beauty salon located in the 2200 block of Dwight Way. I don't know the name of the shop, but my mother's name was Daisy May FERGUSON. Am hoping to find old advertisements or anything related to her and the shop, other than census records, which I have. Any info will be appreciated. THANKS! - Trish

Sequoia Elementary Sch., Hayward, 2nd Grade, 1960 Mrs. Stark

TrishDeMas — 24 Jul 2008 11:24:24 GMT

I have a photo of Mrs. Stark's 1960 2nd grade class at Sequoia Elementary School in Hayward, which no longer exists. There is some damage to the photo which is being repaired. I'll be happy to provide a digital copy to anyone in the photo or their family members. The names are as follows:
Richard Greene
David Boyd
Armen Bustos
Curtis Carrico
Philip Knipple
Tommy Bridges
Lonnie _________
JoAnn Gillen
Patti Nannini
Linda Bowen
Cheryl_______
Christine Creedon
Jackie Shelton
Laurene Draughan
Pam Thiel
Linda McClure
Debbie Pierce
Linda Hatton
Clyde________
______Martinez
Gary Rombaugh
4 children for which there aren't names

Convents in Oakland around 1920's

juliedaniels01 — 3 Jan 2006 10:09:09 GMT

I am looking for information on Catholic Convents that existed in or around Oakland, California around the 1920's. This convent would have allowed children to live there while their parents were off working elsewhere. I am in search information on my husbands g-mother and her family. She was born in California, 10/1916, her name was Lorraine Slocum. She passed away in San Francisco in the 1980's. Lorraine's last name at the time of her passing was Bianchi. She had been married to a George Binachi (2nd marriage) and they lived in Daly City California. Her mother was of hispanic heritage and we believe that Lorraine's mother's last name was Garcia. Lorraine and her sisters went to live in a convent in this area due to their mothers illness. Lorraine worked as a nurses aid in a hospital in Oakland where she soon met and married (at the age of 15-16) a George Murphy (1st husband) believed to work in the Pharmacy in the same hospital. We have been told that Lorraine's mother's family were the owners of many, many buildings in and around Oakland. I know this is a lot of information but we have hit a lot of walls and if anyone can help, we would welcome your help.
Thank you and God Bless

Catholic Cemetery in San Leandro

LindaDavis4850 — 16 Jul 2008 4:21:17 GMT

Could someone give me the name of the Catholic cemetery in San Leandro. I have a death cert. that lists place of death San Leandro with burial at Catholic Cemetery. Thank you.

Obit request, please John Clinton KUNTZ

janporterahola — 12 Jul 2008 8:44:04 GMT

Seeking a copy of the obit of John Clinton KUNTZ b. 10-10-1862 in IL d. 1-19-1944 in Alameda County, per CA Death Index 1940-1997

Thank you
Jan Porter Ahola
jlahola@jamadots.com

Link to Oakland Public Library History Room

MargieHDatz — 10 Jul 2008 1:51:33 GMT

Hi,
I live in Oakland and wanted to give a link for those who may be researching relatives in Oakland.
Here is the link and the information:
http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/RemoteRefFiles/form/familyhist...
I've pasted this link and haven't tried it. You can also google and get the same link by googling the Oakland Public Library History Room

Meese of Alameda County

jakenme_1 — 21 May 2008 10:47:59 GMT

Hi,

My ancestor is Walter Edwin Meese,Jr b/April 24, 1896 in Oakland Alameda co, CA. His father, Walter E Meese,Sr
born Oakland. I believe that my Walter is somehow related to Edwin Meese,the former Attorney General during Ronald Reagan's term. He was married to my grandmother, Bernice Etta, in Reno,NV in 1936. Walter worked for Brass & Copper Works in E Oakland and for Henry Kaiser in the shipyards in Richmond during the 2nd WW. HIS ANCESTORS CAME FROM GERMANY. Walter died on Feb 09,1952 and had lived in El Cerrito,CA.

I live in Sparks,NV and currently in a wheelchair because of reconstructive surgery on my right foot & ankle.
I wouldn't be able to attend unless your reunion is later in the year.

Regards,
Pat in the mnts

William j ODonnell

Melinda_Kohler — 9 Jul 2008 9:17:55 GMT

I am looking for any inforamtion available on William j Odonnell who lived at Route 1, Box 208, irvington, California in 1945. I would specifically like to know if he has any living descendents.

William j ODonnell was originally born in Illinois in 1894. He spent some years in Minnesota annd is found there with his mother and two nephew (one of which is my father) in the 1930 census.

If there is amy information that anyone can give me on William or descendents it would be greatly appreciated.

Clarence Seward Smith 1873 - ?

caerdane — 7 Jul 2008 10:11:20 GMT

Looking for information on Clarence Seward Smith and family, born in Nova Scotia 1873 and moved to Alameda, California, last known location Oakland, Alameda, California in the 1930 Census aged 57 years. Many thanks

Re: 1910 Berkeley Directory Listing

lapaz — 27 Jun 2008 5:24:12 GMT

Jim: I'm assuming that Harry and Elizabeth are husband and wife?? I did not find them listed in the 1910 Alameda County census.

You might try the Berkeley Public Library's reference department for a lookup.

http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/

Pat
RAOGK volunteer

1910 Berkeley Directory Listing

JimYeager27 — 27 Jun 2008 1:52:20 GMT

I'm seeking an exact address for Harry & Elizabeth Fox, living at Jones & San Pablo Aves. in Berkeley.
Thank You for this help!

obit look up please

Margeiv — 22 Jun 2008 8:42:24 GMT

I am looking for an obit based on the death date in the California Death index it say Alameda County

Eleanor Kristine Garrison d. Dec 28 1993

COLE, Marshall

tom_cloud — 16 Jun 2008 1:42:35 GMT

Looking for information on Marshall COLE who died in Alameda county July 23, 1990. Marshall was born Feb. 28, 1902. CA death index says he was born in Mississippi, but census records say he was born in Louisiana.
I believe his wife's name was Maggie (perhaps Margaret).
An obituary or any other information would be most appreciated.

thanks,
Tom Cloud

Possible Blair divorce 1944-1947

HeatherBlair — 18 May 2008 10:40:33 GMT

My gg-uncle, James Riley Blair (1876-1947) lived in Oakland between 1924 and 1944. He moved to Merced county sometime in the 1940s and died there in 1947.

The 1930 census and voter registration rolls have his wife, Osa, listed. However, she is not mentioned in his obituary.

I suspect they divorced since she is not on the California death index.

Is there a divorce index for Alameda county? If I wrote the courthouse would they look it up?

Thanks!

- Heather

Leota M Funseth 1919-1971

barbrofunseth — 20 May 2008 6:49:16 GMT

I'm looking for more information about Leota M Funseth. She was born 23 Nov 1919 in North Dakota and she died 12 Apr 1971
in Alameda. Looking for her husband and children. I have not been able to find her obit.
Any help with thie will be much appreciated.

Barbro Funseth in Sweden

Death - PRATER, Alvin L. (1946-1974)

Nancy_Poppin_Posey — 6 Jun 2008 10:18:40 GMT

Handcuffed Slain Couple Identified

SUNOL - The young couple whose bodies were found on a lonely road here Sunday were identified today as newlyweds, Alvin and Mary Ellen Prater.

Their late model white Ford is missing and its discovery may provide a clue to the brutal killer who manacled their hands behind them before firing a single bullet to the head of each.

Prater, 29, and Mary Ellen, 20, were married in Santa Rosa, her home town, just three weeks before their death.

His mother, Mrs. Stella Prater, reached at her home in Hurricane, Utah, today said the pair might have given a ride to a hitchhiker.

"They were very helpful, they thought they should help everyone they could," she said.

Just before his marriage, Prater moved his silversmith equipment from Eureka, where he had been living, to an apartment in Santa Rosa and prepared to resume his trade there. His mother said she has no idea why the couple was in Sunol or who they might have met.

The couple owned a 1970 or '71 white Ford, which has not been found, she said.

Prater had served a hitch in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam. He was born in southern Utah, but raised in Sacramento.

Mary Ellen's mother, Mrs. Frances Kanihan, gave a bridal shower for the pair in Santa Rosa just 10 days ago, Mrs. Prater recalled.

Alameda County Sheriff's investigators said the young people were slain "execution style."

There were bruises on their upper arms as if they had been struck or mauled before they were killed.

Their bodies, stripped of identification, were found by a motorcyclist near the blind end of old Vallecitos Road about a mile from its interseciton with Interstate 680.

Oakland Tribune | Oakland, California | Tuesday, August 27, 1974 | Page 1
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Rites Tomorrow for Slain Couple

SUNOL - Mary Ellen Prater would have been 21 tomorrow, but instead of a birthday party there will be a joint funeral service for Mary Ellen and her bridegroom, Alvin Prater.

The newlyweds were murdered on a deserted country road here sometime during the weekend. Each had been handcuffed and shot once through the head.

Alameda County sheriff's investigators have virtually no leads to the slayer or slayers of the young pair.

It was only by chance that they were identified as soon as they were. Their killer had stripped them of all identification.

But Mary Ellen's mother, Mrs. George Kanihan of Santa Rosa, explained the circumstances.

"The couple was married very quickly - they'd only known each other six weeks - and we had a party for them a week ago Sunday to welcome Alvin to the family.

"At the party I gave Mary Ellen a little gift. It was a tiny birth announcement set in plastic. It measured, oh, about 1-1/2 by 2 or 3 inches. It just said 'Mr. and Mrs. George Kanihan, Aug. 29, 1953, a girl'.

"I'd carried it in my purse over 20 years. Well, she had that shoved way deep in her pocket and that's what the police found."

Authorities estimated they had been dead up to 48 hours before being found.

Each had been shot below the right ear with a 45-caliber gun, according to Deputy Coroner John Prindeville.

Prater, 27, was a self-employed silversmith who moved to Santa Rosa from Eureka at the time of their marriage three weeks ago. His family lives in Hurricane, Utah.

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Santa Rosa.

The funeral service will be conducted at Daniels Chapel of the Roses in Santa Rosa and their bodies sent to Utah for burial in his family plot.

Oakland Tribune | Oakland, California | Wednesday, August 28, 1974 | Page 7
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CA Death Index:
PRATER ALVIN L 1946 10 21 MALE UT ALAMEDA 1974 08 23 27

obit lookup alameda, california

JodiRoessler — 4 Jun 2008 7:45:53 GMT

I am looking for info on my great aunt of mine who died on 5 July 1945 in Alameda, California. Her name was Venus Margaret Damron (maiden name Wooley, though she was raised by a foster family so she may have had a different last name before Damron). I do not know her husband's name, just that he was a Damron. She was born 14 Mar 1919 in Ohio. She was given up before the 1930 census, but I don't know what family she was given to. I do know from the California Death Index that she died 5 July 1945 in Alameda, and it lists the correct father's surname and mother's maiden name. The family story is that she was killed in a motorcycle accident and that her husband may have died as well. I have been unable to locate any newspaper records on ancestry regarding this.

Thank you,
Jodi Roessler

obit-lookup please,McGann

travelady461 — 3 Jun 2008 2:53:15 GMT

searching for obit for John M. McGann, b.aug.14,1924,d.sept.17,1996, last residence:Hayward,Alameda,Ca.94541.Thank you,please email me at travelady46@netscape.com

obit - DAMELE, Nicoletta (Ferro) 1895-1973

Nancy_Poppin_Posey — 25 May 2008 8:43:07 GMT

DAMELE, Nicoletta, in Oakland, February 15, 1973, dearly beloved wife of the late Guisippe Damele loving mother of Ben, Ray and Steve Damele, Tena Boito and Gloria Andrada, mother-in law of Eda, Eleanor and Lorane Damele, Aldo Boito and Darrel Andrada survived also by 15 grandchildren and brothers and sisters. A native of Italy, aged 77 years. A member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Ligure Club and Madonna Della Guardia.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral Saturday, February 17, at 8 a.m. from the Mosswood Chapel, thence to Sacred Heart Church for a sung Mass af Requiem commencing at 8:30 a.m. Rosary Friday at 8 p.m. Entombment St. Joseph's Mausoleum Contributions to the Alameda County Heart Assn. preferred
Albert Engel & Co., 3630 Telegraph Ave. at 37th St.
Oakland Tribune | Oakland, California | Friday, February 16, 1973 | Page 97
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DAMELE NICOLETT 1895 10 02 FEMALE IT ALAMEDA 1973 02 15 552094418 77

obit - REVERDITO, Gemma (Ferro) 1886-1962

Nancy_Poppin_Posey — 25 May 2008 8:36:44 GMT

REVERDITO, Gemma, In Berkeley. September 4, 1962, dearly beloved wife of Angelo Reverdito; loving mother of Mrs. Mary De Vincenzi and Mrs. Batistina Blasotti; sister of Mrs. Caterina Pino, Mrs.Nicoletta Damele, Mrs. Elena Perata, Tom, Tony, Baci and Bert Ferro and the late Maria Pesagno, grandmother of Mrs. Barbara Markstein and David
Blasotti, aunt of Jim Venturina, also survived by nieces, nephews and other relatives in California and in Italy.
A native of Alpicella, Italy, aged 75 years. A member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ladies Club and Madonna della Guardia.
Friends are respectfully Invited to attend the funeral Friday, September 7, at 8:45 a.m. from the Mosswood Chapel of Albert Engel and Co., 3630 Telegraph Avenue and 37th Street thence to the Church of Santa Maria in Orinda where a sung mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of her soul commencing at 9:30 a.m. Recitation of the rosary
Thursday evening at 9:00 o'clock. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.
Oakland Tribune | Oakland, California | Wednesday, September 05, 1962 | Page 37
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From my file:
CA Death Index: REVERDITO GEMMA 1886 12 13 PERATA FEMALE IT ALAMEDA 1962 09 04 - 75

Spouse: Angelo Reverdito (1884-1976)
Children: Unknown

Parents: Nicolo Ferro (1865-1942) and Battestina Perata (1865-1953)
Known children: Gemma, Thomas, Maria, Caterina, Nicoletta, Bartolomeo, Elena, G.B., Tony

Obit Lookup please, Manuel JOAQUIN d. 1-20-1953

janporterahola — 25 May 2008 3:40:49 GMT

Manuel is my children's ggrandfather..I have little info about he or his wife or children..I live in Michigan..
I am seeking an obit for Manuel JOAQUIN b. abt 1875 in Portugal d. 1-20-1953 in Oakland..he married Maria PERIERA in Portugal and moved his family to USA..in 1930 they are located in Hayward, Alameda County Census..thank you

Obit and marriage record for Osa Schreiber (1881-1971)

HeatherBlair — 18 May 2008 10:44:31 GMT

The California Death Index has:

Osa W Schreiber
died: 16 Oct 1971 Alameda
sex: FEMALE
born: 4 Dec 1881 Arkansas

Is there an obituary collection for Alameda county?

I am wondering if she was Osa Blair and remarried. Is there a marriage index for the 1940s or 1950s?

Thanks!

- Heather

Miller of Alameda County

JosephEvans413 — 23 Apr 2008 1:13:52 GMT

Looking for relatives of Mildred Louise Miller born about 8/16/1923 in Pennsylvania, mother maiden name is House, the place of death was Alameda, and she died 10/14/1996. Those related to her need to get in touch with me for reasons of the family tree and a family reunion. Thanks.
Joseph

phone directory 1942-1960 in Oakland CA

kathyf54 — 10 May 2008 8:26:09 GMT

I would like to see if my father's business is in a directory in Oakland. It would be under Insurance as an adjustor. Either Floyd Adjustor or Robinson and Floyd Adjustor's. His full name is John M Floyd and he was an adjustor.
Thank You

Arthur Stonehouse descendents

LaverWy — 14 May 2008 8:59:15 GMT

I am looking for descendents of Arthur Stonehouse b:1879- Canada. He was living in Oakland, CA in 1906.
Laverne Wayne
LaverWy@aol.com

Tomerlin obits

ksmom58 — 5 Aug 2007 10:42:02 GMT

Looking for 2 obits. One on Robert William Tomerlin born 26 Dec 1913 in NM to Malinda Black and RObert L. Tomerlin. He died in ALameda CO, CA 6 Dec 1991. ALso looking for Harry P. Tomerlin born 14 Apr 1917 in NM and died in Alameda also 20 Apr 1963. Same parents. Also looing for anyone who might connect to these families. Thanks

obit lookup, please

travelady461 — 4 May 2008 2:33:58 GMT

John M. McGann,D.O.B.Aug.14,1924,in Colorado, died Sept.17,1996,last residence:Hayward,Alameda, Calf.SS#524-18-0604. Thank You,

George and Elizabeth Bird, early Alameda history

djg769 — 3 May 2008 9:25:31 GMT

http://www.alamedasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&t...

By 1860, George Bird and his wife, Elizabeth, were living on Bowman’s Point. The federal census taker that year spelled the family’s name “Byrd” and listed George’s occupation as a butcher. George was born in Woodstock, England, and Elizabeth hailed from Ireland. The couple had two children, 2-year-old John and 10-month old Robert Henry. Seventeen-year-old Patrick Murphy from Ireland also lived with the family.

The 1870 federal census tells us that George and Elizabeth Bird (this time the census taker got the family’s name right) were operating a hotel. The Birds had added four more children to the brood since 1860: Mary, Lizzie, George and Jennie. Merlin says that George’s brother, Urban, had a dairy farm nearby.

Battersby/O'Donoghue

Kathleen — 27 Feb 2005 1:14:19 GMT

I am looking for anyone with information on or a connection to the family of William L. Battersby and his wife Margaret O'Donoghue.

In the 1930 census the family was living in Almeda, William was age 44 (born in California), Margaret was age 42 (born in Canada, moved to USA in 1906??). They had 3 children listed,

Margaret F Battersby age 15
Mark W Battersby age 14
Thelma Battersby age 12

In 1922 the family was living in Paris Street in Alameda.

I believe Mark was possibly born Jan. 3, 1916 and died Dec. 9, 1986.

Any help would be great.

Thanks.

Kathleen

Bradshaws of Alameda County

JosephEvans413 — 23 Apr 2008 1:11:38 GMT

1920 Census

John W. Bradshaw of Oakland, Alameda
54 years
born 1866
wife Marion
childredn? John A born 1900, Helen born 1901, Viola born 1902, Marion born 1905, and Ruth born 1907.

Also not listed is that of Wesley Bradshaw born in or about 1932, and I am wondering if the senior Jown W. Bradshaw married again.
Joseph

Pendill, Emma M; request obit/death notice lookup please

nnjer1 — 17 Apr 2008 2:27:29 GMT

Emma died:

DEATH:

1. CA death Index 1940 - 1997.
"Name: Emma M Pendill
Sex: FEMALE
Birth Date: 12 Oct 1887
Birthplace: Iowa
Death Date: 1 Dec 1966
Death Place: Alameda
Mother's Maiden Name: Koontz
Source Citation: Place: Alameda; Date: 1 Dec 1966; ."

2. US Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, Master File.
"Name: Emma Pendill
SSN:2265
Last Residence: 94612 Oakland, Alameda, California, United States of America
Born: 12 Oct 1887
Died: Dec 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: California (Before 1951)
Source Citation: Number:2265;Issue State: California;Issue Date: Before 1951."

Thanks
Jerry
MI

Pendill, Pierre (Peter) Barbeau; request obit lookup please

nnjer1 — 21 Apr 2008 12:55:14 GMT

Peter is listed on CA Death Index 1930-1939 as dying 15 Nov 1939, last known location was Oakland, Alameda, CA

Thanks
Jerry
MI
nnjer@charter.net

obit-lookup

travelady461 — 20 Apr 2008 1:23:54 GMT

looking for obituary, for John Mcgann,D.O.B. 14,Aug.1924,Colorado,,death 17,Sept.1996.Haywood,Alameda,California.94541

great info for anyone researching early Alameda city history

djg769 — 18 Apr 2008 8:17:16 GMT

this is a regular section in the Alameda Sun, called the Essence of Alameda, this is just part of this weeks, follow the link on the bottom to continue reading.

Let's continue our walk through "Hibbard's Third." We began last week at today's Chestnut Street and Eagle Avenue. (1). Had we set the clock back to the 1854 or so, we would have been at the intersection of Minnow and Eagle streets in the Town of Encinal.

In 1874, Columbus Bartlett paved Chestnut Street making it one of the first paved streets on the peninsula. Bartlett also laid out sidewalks along each side of the improved street.

Last week we learned that A. A. Cohen's San Francisco and Alameda Railroad ran on tracks along Linnet Street in 1864. (The street's name was later appropriately changed first to Railroad Avenue, then to Lincoln Avenue.)

http://www.alamedasun.com/index.php?option=com_content&t...

George SMITH - PA >> WW2 >> CA

CzyckieGermany — 18 Apr 2008 4:52:14 GMT

I am seeking the wife and daughter of one George Stanton Smith Jr. He was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in 1919. He enlisted during WW2. After getting out of the military he moved to California.

I have found a birth record for a Cheryl Ann Smith, born 1947.

Her father moved the family to Monterey in 1947. His wife was Loretta Jean.

George died in 1949 at the Naval Hospital in Oakland. He had fallen off the roof and died a few weeks later.

George is buried in Monterey City Cemetery.

Cheryl or Loretta, my father was George's brother. I'd like to talk to you!

Pendill, Luella; request obit/death notice lookup please

nnjer1 — 17 Apr 2008 2:24:33 GMT

Luella is listed on CA Death Index 1930-1939 as dying 5 Feb 1928 Oakland, Alameda, CA.

Thanks
Jerry
MI

Captain James Alexander Lindsay Turner

livingharris — 29 Mar 2008 4:25:21 GMT

Captain James A L Turner was born in Scotland and I think he came out to the USA after the first world war. I think he married a woman called Nancy Pauline ? who was born in around 1895 and they lived in Alameda or Oakland in the 1930's or so. She may have ahd something to do with a choir out there called the Mothersingers. Can anyone find any information for me please?
regards
Fiona

Stauduhar, Helen F; request obit lookup please.

nnjer1 — 6 Apr 2008 1:13:42 GMT

CA death Index 1940 - 1997.
"Name: Helen Fanny Stauduhar
[Helen Fanny Peacock]
Social Security #:5359
Sex: FEMALE
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1912
Birthplace: Minnesota
Death Date: 27 Aug 1991
Death Place: Alameda
FATHER'S SURNAME: Peacock
Source Citation: Place: Alameda; Date: 27 Aug 1991; Social Security: 5359."
Thanks
Jerry
MI

PETERS, Frank Joseph need obit 27 Nov 1928, parents from Portugal

rldrev — 3 Apr 2008 7:57:25 GMT

Frank Joseph Peters married Mabel Whitaker (d/o James H. and Eliza J. Whitaker) 9 May 1897 according to the Whitaker family Bible. They had 3 children Frank J. Jr., Raymond Elmer, and Irene Mae. Frank was born about 1870 in Mass., but his parents on the Census records are from Portugal. How do I find the identity of his parents? Is Peters a Portuguese name? Son Ray Peters was a Justice on California's Court.

Cardinet Candy company

daaazy1945 — 12 Jan 2007 9:28:58 GMT

My parents:Irving Edward Hardin & Harriet Ann (Albright) Hardin, lived in Alameda. My Dad was born in that town in April 1902. My Mother came to Alameda when she was about 10 years old. My parents were married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in 1920. They bought their first home and lived on Grace Court. Theirs friends were Ann & George Fox and Evelyn and Dell Cardinet. Dell sold appliances from his home. Evelyn became a real estate agent. I believe Dell's Dad owned the Cardinet Candy Company in Alameda. I used to listen to my parents talk about the "good old days", growing up during the Great Depression. How Mom and Evelyn used to collect their milk bottles and turn them in for cash at the dairy.
I know Cardinet is a french name: pronounced like it's Cardinay. I could not find any messages regarding this family on the alameda board. Everything has changed since last year on the message boards. I like the old system better. I did not get lost and switched to something totally different of what I wanted.
The Cardinet's must have had children who lived in town? Surely someone of that family is doing genealogy and looking for where Mom and Dad grew up?

Marriage License BRINKS/JAMES

janporterahola — 28 Mar 2008 1:26:39 GMT

On 12-29-1978 John R. Brinks married Suzanne D. James License 146758.what is unusual is same license number and same date shows her last name as GONZALES..I would like a copy if available
Thank you

1912 Obit request

cburkey|M1358666 — 23 Mar 2008 12:04:55 GMT

Trying to determine if information I obtained from California death index is correct and was told to try and get obituary for confirmation. Is there somebody who could look up a Margaret E. Dunn who died on November 20, 1912? I am not sure if this is my Margaret E. Dunn and would hopefully be able to tell by obituary.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I have been having a terrible time getting information on this ancestor.

McGavin/Morgan families, Berkely 1960's

blondie4091 — 27 Mar 2008 5:26:30 GMT

Looking for descendents of Mary Frances Mitchell/McGavin/Hart. They were living in Berkely during the 1960's. Gran childen, Michael, Maureen, & Ronda Morgan.
Mary Frances's mother, Mary T.(Collins)Mitchell, was my gran mother's sister, Ina Mae(Collins) Johnson.

PEACOCK, Earl; request obit lookup please

nnjer1 — 25 Mar 2008 11:17:23 GMT

DEATH:

1. US Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index, Master File.
"Name: Earl G Peacock
Social Security #:1125
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 30 Apr 1914
Birthplace: Minnesota
Death Date:17 Mar 1997
Death Place: Alameda
Mother's Maiden Name: May
Source Citation: Place: Alameda; Date: 17 Mar 1997; Social Security: 1125."

2. CA death Index 1940 - 1997.
"Name: Earl G. Peacock
SSN: 489-16-1125
Last Residence: 94501 Alameda, Alameda, California, United States of America
Born: 30 Apr 1914
Died: 17 Mar 1997
State (Year) SSN issued: Missouri (Before 1951 )
Source Citation: Number: 1125; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951."

Thanks
Jerry

Berkeley HELP!

ldstonge_1 — 24 Mar 2008 11:45:27 GMT

I'm looking for information on a school in that area. It was around in 1915. It was called Care Cal School Arts & Crafts, My wife's grandfather may have taught there back then and I'm trying to get info on the school.

Any help will be helpful, thanks

Len

Death Announcement of Frederick P. TUTTLE; 1927

pritch4398 — 22 Mar 2008 5:09:49 GMT

Annoucement of the death of Frederick P. TUTTLE as found in the Oakland Tribune (Oakland [Alameda], CA) on August 04, 1927, page 12, columns 01 & 02.

The exact place of his burial is not revealed.

Cemetery addresses....

glp0426 — 20 Mar 2008 10:38:24 GMT

I'm looking to write to the cemeteries in this county for some name lookups but am having trouble locating all the addresses. If anyone has any of the full addresses for any of the cemeteries located in this county it would be greatly appreciated!!! My e-mail is glp0426@aol.com (the "0" is a zero)

Thanks!!!
Glenn Palmer

Blair Hamilton from Alameda

Popsaday — 2 Mar 2008 7:58:05 GMT

I am looking for info on Blair Hamilton b.10th May 1925, son of James Calvert Hamilton b.4th Jan 1892 in Dundee, Scotland & Anna Dow b.1899 in Dundee, Scotland, last know addrees was 723 Paru St., Alameda, Calif. in 1953.
Any info will be gratefully recieved, thanks.

Hamilton from Alameda

Popsaday — 2 Mar 2008 7:41:10 GMT

I am looking for info on Blair Hamilton b.10th May 1925, in Alameda, California. son of James Calvert Hamilton b.Jan 4 1892 Dundee, Scotland & Anna Dow b.1899 Dundee, Scotland. Last known address 723 Paru St., Alameda, Calif in 1953.
Any info will be gratefully received.

Kennedy McNally Conniff

pfeehan121 — 19 Mar 2008 1:18:15 GMT

Seeking information about descendents of sisters
Ellen Kennedy who married William J McNally; lived in Oakland and died in Alameda Co California in 1955.

Winifred Kennedy who married Patrick Conniff; lived in Oakland and died in Alameda Co California in 1946.

Their parents were Patrick and Bridget Kennedy of Old Castle, Co Galway Ireland.

HOCKING, William d. Jan 1967 per SSDI in Berkeley - obit request

yanlego1 — 12 Mar 2008 2:21:31 GMT

Can anyone help me locate an obituary and/or a death certificate for William Thomas HOCKING? According to the California Death Records index, William died 22-Aug-1959 in San Francisco Co. The data shown in the index correspond to what I would expect for William - born in Michigan, mother's maiden name of KREAL (actually KRELL, I believe).

This GG Uncle of mine has always eluded me, so I am hoping that the death cert and/or obit can confirm that this is the correct William HOCKING.

Regards,
Carl

Nicholson on 12th Street and Carl HERMAN of 2842 London Rd both of Oakland

K_McCrary — 27 Dec 2007 1:23:34 GMT

Looking for information / Look up on:
Don Nicholson, he ran some sort of business? from a office building at 357 12th St. Oakland Alameda, County, CA. in about 1942, I suspect it was a building company or had something to do with the Union or the Labor Defense.
I have not found anything very close. I did see in the California death Index the following:
NICHOLSON DON, WILLIAM, 02/09/1898, mother GRANSBERRY b.COLORADO d.CONTRA COSTA 08/07/1987
Is this him?
also in Obit's on Roots web.
NICHOLSON, Don; 72; Chicago IL > San Ramon CA; Contra Costa; 2000-9-9
Is this him or his son?

I also seen on ancestry :
Donald Nicholson, Spouse:Alice Birth:abt 1899 Residence:1930 San Francisco, California
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Donald Nicholson Birth:abt 1923 Residence:1930 Los Angeles, California
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Donald Nicholson Birth:abt 1899 Residence:1920, Alameda, California

Today in the building at 357 12th St. Oakland Alameda, County, CA. Are BAY BRIDGE CLUB, HUA SU TRADING, Eagle Driving School, Sino Herb, California Consultant Services, Yu, Minsook M. MAO (Suite 6), a property management Company, Diana Wing, and a cab company are listed.
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Ive also have Carl Herman / HERRMAN 1942 in California. He was living on 2842 London Rd, Oakland, Alameda County, CA I think today the LDS church owns the property. Does anyone have any information on him?

Can any one do a look up on ancestry for him. Thank You!

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Census indicates?
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Carl Herman Birth:abt 1890 Residence: 1910 Alameda, California
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Carl Herman Birth:abt 1910 - location Residence:1920, Alameda, California
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Lela C Herrman Birth:abt 1877 Residence: 1930 Alameda, California

Also I am Looking for information on Carl HERRMAN.

obituary lookup for Wm Fred Starr, died 15 April 1956

jdenny309 — 8 Mar 2008 6:33:05 GMT

Might anyone be able to obtain a copy of following obituary or death entry for Wm Starr with dod of 15 April 1956? I have death certificate:

California Death Index, 1940-1997
about William Fred Starr
Name: William Fred Starr
Social Security #: 0
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1861
Birthplace: California
Death Date: 15 Apr 1956
Death Place: Placer

On census records of 1900 thru 1930, he is living in Berkeley, Alameda, CA, so I thought there might be an obit or death entry in Alameda County.

Here he is in 1930:

1930 United States Federal Census
about William F Starr [father born IL, mother born OH]
Name: William F Starr [carpenter, buildings]
Home in 1930: Berkeley, Alameda, California
Age: 69
Estimated birth year: abt 1861
Birthplace: California
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Mary L
Race: White
Occupation:
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
William F Starr 69
Mary L Starr 67
George A Starr 39

I keep trying and trying with no luck to find an obituary! Thanks for anything and thanks for consideration of my request.

JD

Andrew and Inga Hansen family

bjkeilyllwhs — 6 Feb 2008 1:26:48 GMT

I am looking for information about the family of Andrew and Inga Hansen who lived at 2422 Mary St. in Berkley. Edvard Skraastad gave this address at Ellis Island upon his arrival on Sept. 12, 1902 (to my uncle- Mr. Andrew Hansen). Andrew and Inga are listed in the 1900 census along with four children-George, Arthur, Edith, and Louis. In the 1880 census there are also an Edward and an Ida. One of the six children died before 1900. Andrew (Andreas) arrived in the USA on August 22, 1849. On December 12, 1867 he (using the name Andrew) arrived in NYC with his wife Inga. Their ages are listed as 41 and 19. His occupation is listed as miner. On the 1880 census his occupation is listed as watchman for a railroad company.
My great uncle , Edward Stad (Edvard Skraastad), also worked for the railraod. He was married to Lily but later was divorced. I have a family group picture which includes him and signed from Aunt Inga. It was sent to my grandmother-Edward's sister. I have not yet found out Inga's connection to my family. She may be my great grandmother's or great grandfather's older sister. I have not yet found her in the Norwegian census or church records. My second cousin in Kristiansand, Norway is also looking for her.

George F Chester Maxwell b. 30 Aug 1909

Jake3610 — 2 Mar 2008 3:42:10 GMT

Looking for George Chester Maxwell b. 30 Aug 1909 in Alameda County, CA. He was the son of John Royal Maxwell and Alice Elizabeth Walker. Last found in the 1920 census.

Home in 1920: San Francisco Assembly District 30, San Francisco, California
San Francisco CA Golden Gate Ave

Maxwell, John R. age 44 born Mississippi
Maxwell, Alice wife age 35 born Nevada
Maxwell, Frank son age 10 born CA
Maxwell, Samuel son age 8 born CA
Maxwell, William son age 4 born CA

I was told George (using the nick name of Frank died from a guy shot wound when he was young. No clue what young means in this case. I have not found his mother, father, brother Samuel (Sam) real name Ernest Palmer Maxwell b. 1911 d. 1971.

Any help with this family in 1930 or the death date for George (Frank) maxwell will be grately appreciated.

Knittel/Knittle, Schamber & Eisenbraun Cemetery Search

glp0426 — 1 Mar 2008 3:47:38 GMT

Hello, I will be coming to the area this coming July (2008) and will be looking for Knittel/Knittle, Schamber & Eisenbraun family (and related families) in the area cemeteries. I'll be writing to the various cemeteries in the county but anyone that has positive info on family in any cemeteries in the county, please e-mail me at: glp0426@aol.com (the "0" is a zero). Of course I'm looking for off-shoots of these family names also, as long as they were related to the original names to begin with.
Thanks, Glenn Palmer

P.S. If you are related to these names in any way and are willing to share your branch of the tree & possibly any family photos, please let me know also. I'm very willing to do the same with you.

Obits Request Please

reneedede — 28 Feb 2008 11:43:08 GMT

Aloha,

I am looking for 3 obituaries of my family...

Manuel Amaral died on 05 Sep 1984 in Alameda, California.

August "Gus" Amaral died on 14 Oct 1978 in lameda, California.

Evelyn Amaral died on 29 Sep 1980 in Alameda, California.

I am willing to pay for any cost for your time and help. Thank you in advance I am very thanful.

Mahalo, Renee

Nancy J Troemmler Robert King

robnfk — 28 Feb 2008 7:45:09 GMT

Nancy J Troemmler b 1931 Married Robert (Bob) King b 1927
They had 3 Children
Michael,Kathleen,Sheri all born in Alameda County
Due to divorce's deaths and Adoptions I have only recently found a cousin that told me Nancy was my great Aunt. We would like to get in touch with the childern of Nancy and bob.We have been working on the family tree and cousins just want to say hello and get back in touch. If you belong in this family or know someone who dose please let me know.would like to share family info and any pictures

Edwin Lundberg obit 1980 please

smulan222 — 22 Jan 2005 4:43:42 GMT

Edwin Lundberg died May 1980, he was born 5 May 1897
in Manson, Calhoun, Iowa. Death residence 94601, Oakland, Alameda, death benefit localities 94611, Oakland, Alameda & Piedmont, alameda, CA. Edwin had two brothers, Emil, born 1899, Walter born 1905 and one sister, Nellie. The father of them all was Emil Lundberg, born 1870 in Gualov, Sweden, he came to Manson, Calhoun, Iowa, 1889.Any information re Edwin and family welcomed.

Harold P. Lundgren

vanerr0l — 10 Jul 2007 7:34:26 GMT

Searching info regarding Harold P. Lundgren

Worked as a researcher in Albany, CA, in the 1940's according to a Swedish source [1947]:

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Harry Palmer Lundgren

Born 22 March 1911 in Minneapolis.

North Dakota Agricultural College 1928-32
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 1932-35
Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry) 1935
Uppsala University, Sweden, 1935-37
University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1937-41
Western Regional Research Laboratory, Albany, California
1941-

Married Eva Florence Thornton in 1939

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All info regarding Harold P Lundgren appreciated!

Thanks,
Anders

MALLORY OBITS

jmgquilter — 23 Feb 2008 5:10:23 GMT

Looking for obits for : Elizabeth Jane (Stevenson) Mallory-Born: 23 May 1912 Died: 9 March 1997-daughter of Ray B. Stevenson & Gertrude F. (Keig) Stevenson.
Her spouse: Clarence Everett Malory-Born: 23 Dec. 1909 Died: 1955-they are in the Chapel of Memories in Oakland, Calif. Mountain View Cemetery. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Also, looking for photos of their grave. Thank you. Judy in Pa.

Obit Request: PERRY of Oakland, CA

Webspirit1 — 16 Feb 2008 10:24:40 GMT

Hello Board Members,

I am in MA, so I am hoping that someone can do an Obit Lookup for me. I think I found the dod for an ancestor, but can't be 100% sure without reading the Obit, which would have the names of wife, children, and other relatives.

Here is the info I have:

Joseph Perry, b. 25 Dec 1882 and d. Aug 1968 in Oakland, CA I got this info from the SSDI.

Thank you in advance to anyone who can help me.

Ginger

Obit lookup for John Frank & Ethel Eloise White-Walker

Jake3610 — 19 Feb 2008 5:28:22 GMT

Looking for obit forL

Ethel Eloise White-Walker b. 17 Jun 1873 in Australia, d bet 1920-1930 in Oakland, CA, per census records.
and her husband John Frank Walker b. 08 Jan 1872 in NV, last record of him is the 1930 census and voter registration in Ca. Last address I found was 1941 5th ave, Oakland, Ca.

Thanks so much

Obituary look up please-Herman Hughes

wollerd — 19 Feb 2008 2:37:52 GMT

I am hoping someone can help find an obituary for Herman C. Hughes. He died 24 Nov 1980 in Alameda, California.

PERRY family of Oakland, Alameda, CA

Webspirit1 — 16 Feb 2008 6:54:49 GMT

I've hit a brick wall in my genealogy research of the Joseph PERRY family. They lived on Potter St. in Oakland at least until the mid 1940's, possibly longer. In the 1920's he worked at Mare Island. Later he was a Locksmith and Gunsmith. Joseph V. Perry, b. 1882-1884 in the Azores, immigtated to Massachusetts. He moved to the Greater San Francisco area about 1918. His wife's name was Emily, b. 1896 and d. 1989. They had at least 2 children, Patricia b. 16 Apr 1919, and Marie b. 23 May 1921. I cannot find the names of Joe's siblings or other relatives in CA. I am in Massachusetts and, needless to say, cannot do any paper searches in CA. lol ANY INFO will be most appreciated.

Ginger

Thomas H. Beeching, died 1979

kmgillen — 15 Feb 2008 1:36:41 GMT

Am seeking any information and photographs of Thomas H. Beeching, born 2 Jul 1904 in Indiana, died 16 Nov 1979 in Alameda Co., CA. Thomas was the son of Jesse E., and Ella May (Harrison) Beeching. I am a dedicated BEECHING researcher, so any information at all is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

descendants of Nathan Macon Chadwick NC-CA

LouisInman1973 — 8 Feb 2008 6:59:33 GMT

I'm looking for the descendants of Nathan Macon Chadwick civil war veteran from Craven Co. North Carolina who relocated to Ca. after the war. He was born about 1841 in Craven Co., NC. to John Chadwick and Mary Wade. We moved to Ca. after the war an married Mary Toomy(Sp?) who was either from Ireland or Nevada (I've found conflicting data on this)
I can locate him as late as 1910 from voter registration indexes and census in San Francisco, but it appears his descendants went to Alameda. I live in NC and any help finding Ca info would be greatly appreciated.

Berg Funeral Chapel, 1936, Berkeley, CA

fredd1907 — 7 Feb 2008 11:51:35 GMT

Hi,
I just got an obit on my daughter-in-law's ggg-grandmother who died in 1936. It says the funeral services took place at Berg Funeral chapel at 1936 University Ave. Berkeley. I don't find it still exists. Would anyone know if the records from Berg could have been saved and would be at another funeral home?
Also, it doesn't have a cemetery, but I would think it would be somewhere close there in Berkeley. Anyone have a suggestion as to where she could have been buried?
Thanks!

Pat Rhoades, Piedmont

kurtbarr1 — 29 Jan 2008 1:13:10 GMT

I'm looking fur a Pat Rhoades who was living in Piemont in 1983. Her maiden name was Barr, she was originally from Canada and would have been about seventy in 1983. Her husband's name could have been Dale.

Sara Daphiney, Barbara Foley or Edna Hovey Nairne Butler

baseball4metz — 2 Feb 2008 12:35:15 GMT

My name is Andrea Nairne Metz. I am looking for members of my father's family - Robert Hovey Nairne. His mother is Edna Jesse Hovey, cousin Barbara Foley, Aunt Mary Foley, and my cousin is Barbar's daughter Kathy Sipe (maiden name.) If you have any information that will help me discover this side of my family I would really appreciate your help.

baseball4metz@msn.com

Oakland Newspaper Resource- 1870's to 1890's

sn00t — 31 Jan 2008 11:35:30 GMT

Hello all, Just wanted to point out my site, on which I am working hard putting up various resources from Oakland newspapers. I have a number of transcriptions up, including almost 450 names for an 1890 census substitute, and a transcription of the old Webster street cemetery from 1874:

http://rainydayresearch.com/transcriptions/oaktrib/oaktrib_t...

These transcriptions are freely accessible, and would probably prove of interest to anyone researching Oakland in the 1870-1890's.

I also have been working on indexing early Oakland Tribune publication years; the indices are fully accessible, however I am selling article info/copies.

For the latter, I have completed the years 1874-1876, and just posted almost 6,000 names from the 1890 publication year:

http://rainydayresearch.com/indices/oaktrib/OakTribIndex.htm...

Obit request - Albert L. King, 1972

janemcash — 29 Jan 2008 2:27:55 GMT

I'm looking for an obit for a remote cousin of my husband. Albert L. King was born 25 Jan 1902 in Illinois. He married Marguerite Smith Davey around 1926. He died 20 May 1972 in Alameda County, California according to the California Death Index.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Jane McAshan