Colusa - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Pre-1930 Churches in Colusa, Arbuckle, Grimes

alyssamanes — 28 Aug 2008 10:28:26 GMT

Does anyone know which churches existed in Colusa County in the early 1900s? Do any old church records, or transcriptions of them, exist? I'm particularly interested in churches near Colusa, Arbuckle, or Grimes which would have attracted German immigrants like my ancestors.

In a 1906 biography of my great-great grandpa Peter Ossenbriggen, it says, "The family are adherents of the Lutheran denomination, Mr. Ossenbruggen having become a member of that church before leaving Germany."

A 1918 biography of Peter's brother-in-law John Kissling states, "His religious views conform to the doctrines of the German Reformed Church, in which belief he was reared."

Another brother-in-law, Peter Kissling, "...and his wife adhere to the tenets of the Lutheran Church, in which they were reared," as stated in his 1918 biography.

Although it is probably a gross oversimplification, I equate "Lutheran" with "non-Catholic."

Fredrick Schroeder b1838 Germany and Mary Maria Martin b1851 Germany

pschroe1 — 21 Jul 2008 10:39:18 GMT

Fredrick and Maria Schroeder were my husband's great grandparents. They are both buried in the Catholic Cemetery in Colusa. I am interested in any information, especially where in Germany they were born and when they came to the United States. They had a large family, one of which was Louis Schroeder , my husband's grandfather. We would be happy to share any information we have.

Ancestors

Richard Franke — 25 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I would be interested in hearing any and all information on the above names who resided in Colusa County in the late 19th and 20th century

Esther Wright

Heather — 5 Nov 2005 4:43:08 GMT

John A McCombs Family

pschroe1 — 10 Jun 2008 2:59:41 GMT

I am searching for information about the John A McCombs family in Colusa and Sutter counties.I'm especially interested in his daughter Emma Josephine McCombs who married Isaac Milton Schroeder in1882. They are my husband's great grandparents. I would be happy to share any information I have.

Will Exchange Information on the following Surnames

nancynancy91 — 23 Jun 2001 3:58:02 GMT

Will exchange info with others researching the following Colusa County
families, all found in Colusa in 1880, Harrison ROE, Henry SHIFLETT, John
McCOMBS, Warren SMITH and Richard JONES. Also searching DAVISON and FORNEY families who may have arrived later.

Sarah E. Winters

Craigwh11 — 14 Sep 2007 4:11:18 GMT

I am looking for my Great Grandmother Sarah E. Winters' grave site.
I can find her name in the Colusa Vol. 1 for Arbuckle, College City, & St. Johns, Grand Island Cemeteries. We thought it was in Grand Island Cemetery, which is where they farmed in the late 1880's. She died in 1888. However, we could not find it on a visit nor did we find it on your separate list just for Grand Island. That may just leave me with Arbuckle, College City and John's.

Can anyone help direct me how to find out if she and her Grandson, John Dawson Winters (also on the Vol. 1 list) are in one of the four cemeteries and if so which one?

If anyone can provide any help or guidance, it would be greatly appreciated.

hartungc@aol.com
Craig Winters Hartung
Fairfield CA

707-434-1361 wk

Willis Benefield

Earlene_Benefield — 4 May 2007 12:52:42 GMT

I am trying to place a family in Colusa. Willis Benefield(w. Florilla Wood)was born in Tennessee in 1808 and is buried in Adin Cem. Modoc Co. At some time they Moved to Lookout(Modoc Co.) but several children, according to my husbands grandmother, were born in Coulsa. I don't know if she meant a city, county, or if that area is now a different county. Any hint appreciated.

GOTT, Doil Winifred obituary

nehemiah1957 — 26 Feb 2008 10:46:31 GMT

I'm looking for an obituary for Doil W. Gott, born 10 Jan 1916 in Douglas County MO and died 21 August 1982 in Colusa County CA. Can anyone help??

Thank you,

Jeff Pierce, IBSSG

LETT Brothers Probate 1877-78

ggrandmacookie — 18 Jun 2005 1:38:50 GMT

Morrsion/Hough/Huff family

shelley367 — 12 Jan 2008 1:05:58 GMT

Morrison's family from Tn/Ky to Yolo Ca, 1860 then:

1870 Mendocino, Ukiah Ca
William Hough 1830 Tn
Rachael D 1835 Illinois (married John Smith Morrison)
Rebecca 1858 Ca
Lilly 1868

1880 Colusa Ca
Smith Morrison 28 Tn
Rebecca 21 Ca
Henderson 8m Ca
Lillly Huff 11 sister in law
Eugene 7 brother in law
James Thompson Pa 56 other

1930 Plumas, Ca
W. H Morrison 1878 Divorced 52

a few households awa is his father Smith Morrison 78Tn divorced.

Who did William Henderson Morrison marry? Kids? Did his father John Smith Morrison and Rebecca have other children?
John Smith Morrison died in Plumas, Ca. Where did William Henderson Morrison die?

Seeking death record/obit re William Charles Doughty died (1888-1897)

tnhounddog — 23 Dec 2007 9:21:20 GMT

I am a descendant of William Charles Doughty & his wife Dora Viola Truesdell. I believe he was born in Missouri abt 1840.
The couple had 4 children. Their youngest child,Robert Jackson Doughty, was born 25 Nov 1888 in Arbuckle, Colusa Co. I believe William Charles died sometime between 1888 & 1897. It is possible the family was living in Colusa at the time of William Charles Doughty's death.
By 1900 Dora was living in Anderson Township, Shasta Co. Her married name was Coffin. Robert & his sibling, Chester were living with her. (Dora married William Coffin abt. 1897, place of marriage unknown.)
The family moved many times over the years.
William Charles Doughty is my brickwall. I would appreciate any help you can offer.
Thanks in advance.
Judy

Stephen Burke Yates

carlinchristensen — 20 Nov 2007 3:46:14 GMT

Subject born 1877 Colusa CA. Died Arbuckle 6/19/1937. Father was James A. Yates and Mother was Mary Adeline Conner. Anyone know the maiden name of Stephen's wife if any and details on her family? Did they have any children. Thanks...

BOND and/or BROOKINS families

Noel — 25 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for other researchers who know anything about the BONDs who settled in Colusa County in the 1880s. My ancestor was Frederick John Bond, although he went by John Bond. I am also interested in anyone who has ties to the Brookins. My ancestor is Edwin Brookins (b. 1814 in Vermont); some of his offspring, possibly through his son Alanson or Robert, ended up staying in Colusa. I know I found Edwin there in the 1870 census.
--Noel

Spurgeon & Nissen information

edjeanne — 14 Nov 2007 7:56:52 GMT

Someone was looking for information about Faris & Elsie Spurgeon and Marcellius Nissen. I have information for them. Contact me at edjeanne@mlode.com and maybe we're related. Your previous email address doesn't work, I guess.

Joanna Peyton & Halsey Hadley

DonaldDavis723 — 14 Jun 2002 3:09:10 GMT

In a previously posted message I asked for information on Halsey Hadley, who lived in COLUSA Co. at least from 1870-73. I have been recently been informed that he and Joanna Peyton were married, we think in COLUSA Co. in 1863, so now I'm looking for more on Joanna Peyton. They had at least three sons, one named John Charles born in 1868 and still living in 1873, another died soon after birth, unnamed, in August 1870, and another born in 1866 and died prior to 1873.

Hadley, Halsey

DonaldDavis723 — 14 Jun 2002 3:09:10 GMT

Halsey (or Holsey)Hadley, married Nancy Swabb in Clermont, OH in 1844, and they had several children. In about 1865 he left the children with his brother, Benjamin Elbridge Hadley in IL and went to California. (Nancy may have been dead by then.) He married Joanah in CA, and at least from 1870 to March 1873 was living in Colusa County. He and Joanah had three boys and by 1873 two were dead. I have been unable to find any trace of him later than a letter of March 1873 to his brother Ben. Any information would be appreciated, and that which I have I will share.

Burial

Hjgbey — 23 Sep 2007 11:21:35 GMT

Looking for the place of burial for Joseph McFarland who died Oct. 15, 1971 in Colusa County. Thank you.

Bible Records for Colusa Co., Res.

melaneyk — 8 Aug 2001 4:14:52 GMT

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT melaney@jps.net

Born 13 Dec 1884 to John MARTIN, a dau. at Colusa.

Born 13 Dec 1884 to B. CHEW, a son at Colusa.

Married Dec 1884 S.W. ALEXANDER to Sarah PARTAM, at Colusa.

Married 22 Dec 1884 Edward SPURGEON to Rissa BATEMAN, at Colusa.

Born 11 Feb 1883 to W.H. BRASFIELD, a son at Colusa.

Born 15 Feb 1883 to C. DESMOND, a son at Colusa.

Died 17 Feb 1883 Medora, dau. of Jacob & Lucy FURTH, age 2 at Colusa.

Married 28 Feb 1883 Wm. ROHRBACK to Martha BAKER, at Colusa.

Died 28 Feb 1883 Dr. Jas. M. BANKS, of N.C., age 38 at Colusa.

Died 26 Feb 1883 Frank, son of S.H. ALLEN, age 19 at Colusa.

Early Settlers of Stony Creek

ggrandmacookie — 18 Jun 2005 1:38:50 GMT

In THE HISTORY OF COLUSA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA by Will S. Green, reference is made to some early pioneers of Stony Creek who were settled there by 1855-56. Besides the LETTs (our line) who are named, we would like to find more information on Daniel JOHNSON who is also named to learn if there's a connection with Jack Lett's wife, Anna Eliza Johnson. Would very much appreciate hearing from any descendants of the above Surname list mentioned in Green's book.

Colusa County Cemetery, Vol.1 lookup for Hoernlein/Hornlein

maryutschig — 19 Mar 2007 3:58:57 GMT

I would appreciate it if someone would look up for me, in Vol 1, Arbuckle, the information relating to the Hornlein surname. There are 12 names listed in the index, all on page 8.

Also, on page 9, Agnes, Frank and Ralph S. Hoernlein; and on page 14, Josie Theo and Oscar F. Hoernlein.

I hope this is not asking too much. But I thought, since they are mostly on the same page, it might not be too large a task.

One of my RHEUDE ancestors (Albert Andrew) married Lydia I. Hornlein, whose father is Emil G. Hornlein and Amelia Price.

Thank you,
Mary Read

Walter C. Coleman (1872-1956) and Belle (Archer) Coleman (1880-1953)

plburke — 1 Aug 2007 10:05:09 GMT

I am interested locating descendants and/or relatives of Walter C. Coleman, b. 1872 Nebraska, d. 27 Nov 1956 in Berkeley, CA and his wife, Belle (Archer) Coleman b. 1879/80 in Utah, d. 22 Jan 1953 in Colusa, CA. Both are buried in Colusa County, CA. Census records indicate the couple had three daughters in the early 1900s: Lois I., Dorothy M., and Billy. Thanks, Patrick Burke.

1868-1870 Deed records look-up, please!

jjimenez69 — 19 Jul 2007 2:34:25 GMT

Hi, I am trying to locate the deed record for land purchased by Edward H. (E.H.) BONNER and/or his wife L.J. BONNER between 1868-1870. If you have access to them, let me know if you find anything. Thanks! JJ

BIRTH OR BAPTISM RECORD LOOKUP-FRANK (LAST NAME)

tex61 — 4 May 2007 3:08:28 GMT

May 3rd, 2007 Thursday 10:10 p.m.

I am looking at the counties surrounding Butte County in case the children were born outside of Butte County.

Can somebody lookup birth & or baptism records for me please. I am looking for my grandmothers side of the family. The last name they were using on the 1880 Census for Oregon City in Butte County in CA was FRANK. On the 1st 10 or so pages of this census it says City Of Cherokee. My family is Portuguese so there is a possibility they are using the last name spelled FRANCK, FRANCISCO, FRANCISCA, FRANCA, MARTIN OR HENRIQUES. Or the last name spelling starting with FRA. HENRIQUES is the maiden name of the mother Mary. I was told that Portuguese people usually didn't use there birth names when they came to the U.S., that is why I have given a few differant spellings. The mother & fathers names are Martin & Mary both born in Portugal or The Azores.

Here are the childrens names.
Frank, Mary Born CA (Most Likely instead of MA) 1875
Frank, Frank (Yes they named one of there children Frank Frank) Born 1877
Manuel Born 1879 or 1880

There are possibly 4 other children that were born after the 1880 census. Josephine, Alice Rena & May/Mae and Martin. My grandmother Alice Rena Frank (Franck) married my grandfather Gus Foster Rowe approx. 1908.

I have been looking for my grandmothers side of the family for 14 months now with no luck. I am grasping at straws and loosing hope of ever finding them and would appreciate any help.

You can email me at tex61@bellsouth.net

THANK YOU VERY MUCH,
KIM ROWE

Angie McKnight (Salisbury) and Daniel Perry Mulford

mjmulford6 — 11 Jun 2007 8:29:59 GMT

I am seeking photos of my g-grandparents, Angie McKnight and Daniel Perry Mulford of Elk Creek, Colusa/Glenn, California.

In addtion to three Mulford children, Angie was the mother of Della Miller Salisbury. Angie, resided in Colusa and Elk Creek from 1880 to her death in 1925. Angie later married Samuel N. Green and is buried at Elk Creek Cemetery as Angie L. Green.

Daniel Perry Mulford resided in Colusa and Elk Creek from 1880 until his death in 1903. Daniel, too, is buried at Elk Creek Cemetery.

Please contact me with snapshots, portraits, et.al. Thanks in advance.
Michael Mulford
mjmulford@sbcglobal.net

Hunter/Vanderford Marriage

genehunter — 1 Sep 2006 2:35:06 GMT

Looking for confirmation of marriage between Edgar A. Hunter and Ellen Vanderford near Elk Creek, Colusa Co. on March 14, 1886.

Simmons Family

Laurie VanDeventer-Hoberman — 8 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on my grandmothers side of the family. Her name was Harriet Evelyn SIMMONS. She married Henry BECKLEY and they had 8 children. I know they lived on the levee in Meridian and had a dairy farm. My grandfather died in 1920 of a ruptured appendix and my grandmother later remarried a man named William HAVILAND. I know that Henry BECKLEY's mother was Letitia KILGORE and his father was Gabriel BECKLEY, but I know nothing of my grandmothers SIMMONS family. She was born in 1889 and died in 1979. I know that they lived in Colusa County for many years and I would appreciate any information you could supply me. Thank you, Laurie. (hoberman@jps.net)

Princeton school.

vlang123 — 20 Jul 2003 10:54:45 GMT

My mother attended a school across the river from Princeton, Ca. but couldn't recall it's name. She was born in 1913 and am guessing she was about 8 to 12 years of age at that time. I have a picture of her teacher and class. The picture was taken out of doors in front of an old big tree. I am interested in the name of the school and where it is or was, and a picture of it. Also any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

CONNER Luke & hw LEE Ella 1880 Census

dondworth — 25 Apr 2007 7:27:06 GMT

I am a Lee descendent looking for Ella Lee Conner and husband Luke Conner in 1880. Did they go to Iowa? I see his father moved back there in 1880, then returns to Colusa, CA. Luke & Ella's daughter, Maggie, lists her birthplace as Iowa in a later census. Would appreciate any help. I'm a Great granddaughter of Ella's brother Joseph C. Lee.

carleyworth@ucla.edu
www.bishir.org (website for my other surname, but includes some Lee data)

Obituaries

Verna Langlois — 6 Dec 2006 6:08:27 GMT

If someone could email me copies of these obituaries or other info I would appreciated it. Thank You.

-Stephen Burke Yates d. 19 Jun 1937 Colusa, Colusa Co. CA
-Franklin Roy Yates d. 08 Dec 1926 Sites, Colusa Co. CA
-Mary B Yates d. 1950 ? (Buried in Colusa Cemetery) Mary may never have married.

Helen Frances White Obituary

dougfarnsworth13 — 23 Mar 2007 1:33:53 GMT

Looking for a copy of my cousin Helen Frances(Rudolph) White's obit. She died 8/14/1989 in Colusa, California. Can anyone help me?

Obituary Lookup for Robert Earl DOMERESE, 18 Jun 1988

HEAVYWAIT — 27 Feb 2007 3:25:46 GMT

If someone will be so kind as to lookup the obituary Robert Earl DOMERESE for me I will appreciate it very much. He died in Colusa County, 18 June 1988

City Directory

micheleaymond1 — 16 Mar 2007 8:33:46 GMT

I am in need of information from Williams, California City Directory. I am looking for a Lucille Kline who I believe was living in Williams in 1982. I need to know her last known address and when she was at this address. I am looking for her as she is an heir to a probate case I am working. Lucille also had four children - Michael, Douglas, Gary and Joy. Any information would be greatly appreciated. If anyone knows how to contact Lucille or her children, please have them contact me via this e-mail.

Thank you!
Michele Aymond

Obituary Lookup for Robert Earl CHAPPEL, 10 Jun 1961

HEAVYWAIT — 27 Feb 2007 6:50:07 GMT

If someone will be so kind as to lookup the obituary of Robert Earl CHAPPEL who died in Colusa County 10 June 1961 I will appreciate it very much. gwait1@cox.net

Shearin

Sheryl Brann — 5 Mar 2002 7:35:48 GMT

I am looking for the family bible of the Shearin family, early settlers in Sites. Joseph and Octavia had son William Montgomery Shearin, he was my grgrandfather. He always read the bible to my mother. Mother remembers births and deaths listed in the bible. It may have been given to any of Wm's siblings after his death. Some of the names include Kennedy, Sites, Tate, Smith. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Barkers

APatricia_Jones — 31 May 2002 10:33:17 GMT

My grandfather was Ephriam Buck Barker, I believe he was the first Barker to settle in this area of California.

Conner Family

Verna Langlois — 2 Aug 2001 9:29:43 GMT

I am looking for info on William D Conner(could be William O Conner) who died in Colusa on August 31, 1898. He is buried there. His mother's name could have been Higer. His wife, (name not known) is also buried in Colusa.. They were killed in a horse & buggy accident there. They had a son, William Douglas Conner who was born in Colusa on December 12, 1871 and died July 4, 1944 in Willows, Ca( he worked at one time on the Spaulding Ranch). He married Bessie Ann Shields in Mendocino Ca, in 1892. She was born in 1877 in Iowa and died in 1916 in Colusa Co.

Cemetery & Obit Look Up - HOUSEL

JohnHRamer — 5 Feb 2007 11:18:56 GMT

Edwin HOUSEL is listed in the index to Cemetery Inscriptions of Colusa County, Vol 3 as appearing on page 87 of that work and
Mrs. Hannah HOUSEL is noted as appearing on page 86 of same.

Would really appreciate look-ups on both.

Please respond by posting or directly at: JohnRamer@sbcglobal.net

Thanks.

grave of any WILES

acecini — 6 Jan 2007 12:38:30 GMT

please see if you can find the grave of JOEL P. WILES DIED NOV. 1891 THANK YOU JEAN acecini@earthlink.net

Obit lookup please

wakayaker — 28 Nov 2005 2:49:09 GMT

My neice died in a terrible car accident on I-5 on May 28 1993, is there any one out there that can do a lookup please? How about a newspaper article about the accident?

Obituary: Mary Belle ROBERTS

TheGenealogyGenie — 18 Jan 2007 6:12:44 GMT

Fresno Bee Republican, 22 May 1969:

"Mrs. Mary Belle Roberts, who celebrated her 106th birthday last Dec. 18, died yesterday in a local rest home.

Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jehu Scott who came to California during the gold rush of 1849. For some time they lived at Sutter's Fort, but moved to Vacaville where Mrs. Roberts was born in 1862.

At 18 she was married to William Roberts in Alturas. They ranched near Colusa and after his death in 1938 she continued the operation until 1957 (she was 95) when she came to Fresno to live in a rest home.

Graveside funeral services will be held at noon tomorrow in the Colusa Cemetery in Colusa. The Lisle Funeral Home is handling the local arrangements.

Surviving are two grandnephews, Charles R. and Sanford M. Scott, both of Fresno, and two grandnieces, Mrs. Donald B. Jensen of Fresno and Mrs. H. E. Wilson of Oregon."

1860's in Colusa County

scmccp — 24 Apr 2006 5:52:31 GMT

Hi all, I'm trying to find out what was going on in Colusa County in the 1860's. I'm researching Jacob Kleinsmith, a donation land claim holder from Oregon, who is enumerated on the 1860 census in Colusa county. He is living with several other men who are also DLC holders and they are raising stock. I'm curious as to why they are here while filing DLC's in Oregon. Thanks for any help you can give,
Carolin in Oregon

James F. Bell/Mary Durham

ABell51 — 29 Aug 2002 8:54:27 GMT

I am looking for information on James Bell and Mary Durham who came from Kentucky to Missouri to Colusa County, Cal. James was born about 8/8/1938 in Kentucky.

Rowcroft

CHWilliams47 — 7 Jul 2001 6:00:05 GMT

Seek any information about ROWCROFT in Colusa Co. and adjacent counties

Mark ROWCROFT, my gr-gr-grandfather, died Feb. 18, 1890 in Colusa County. Obituary in Kansas newspaper says he was farming there with his sons.

CA Death Records website has Albert Williamson ROWCROFT (4/16/1872-1/7/1948)in Glenn Co., and two ROWCROFTs in Butte Co.: Elmer (9/12/1912-9/25/1977) and Etta Amelia (7/6/1887-1/25/1984).

Albert Williamson ROWCROFT is possibly a grandson of Mark ROWCROFT, whose wife Isabel Williamson d. 1870 in Kansas.

CA Birth Records has four ROWCROFTs born in Tehama Co.:
Abigail (4/15/1975), Bonnie Deane (11/2/1950), Robert Allan ((8/27/1947) and Vernon H. 4/13/1922.

Germantown

anverlee — 25 Jun 2001 12:48:23 GMT

Was there ever a Germantown in Colusa County? It seems like I remember hearing about a name being changed during World War I or II. (Maybe it was further north, in Glenn Co.)

Back copies of "Wagon Wheels"

Ila Graham Jacox — 17 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for somehow who has back copies of "Wagon Wheels" a publication of the Colusa Historical Society. I am especially interested in articles about Gold Rush era wagon trains. Also interested in references to above surnames. Any help very much appreciated.

Look-up in Index of "Cemetery Inscriptions of Colusa County, California, Volume I"

mornonny — 25 Nov 2006 4:47:09 GMT

I've found an online entry in the above and would very much appreciate any additional info it may contain. All I have is "PORTER, Elizabeth L 45" with no indication of even the cemetery where it was recorded. I suspect it may be in Arbuckle. If so, and there's someone who may have an occasion to visit that cemetery and could photograph the gravestone for me, I would be most grateful.
Thanks much!

Bartlett, William Holmes Chambers

Sheryl Brann — 16 Apr 2006 4:12:44 GMT

Looking for information on William Holmes Chambers Bartlett. On 6 March, 1869 married Levisa Pangborn in Yuba Co., then on 27 Dec 1874 he married Malissa (Nolin) Simmons in Colusa Co. Levisa was my ggggrandmother, and I can't find any info on her death. She was the widow of Joseph Phillip Pangburn who died 1867 in Yuba Co. They had daughters Juli ann, Sarah Francis, and my gggrandomther Emma Granetha, who married Arthur Perkiss in 1873 in Yuba co. Any help would be greatly appreciated on any of these relatives.

Obit look up for Chester Eads please?

sherry bowman — 21 Sep 2006 12:14:47 GMT

Hi...Could someone look up an obit for Chester Eads who died February 12, 1976. Thank you so much. Blessings! Sherry

Churches in Stonyford Colusa Calif.

Mildred_Voelker — 17 Aug 2006 5:20:43 GMT

What churches did Stonyford have in the 1890 to1900?
Do the records exist? Where are they located?
Thanks for the help.
Mildred

Obituary look up request

RhondaBradley27 — 22 Jan 2006 9:12:23 GMT

I am trying to find an obit for Herbert Lester Cross, died 04-16-1981, Arbuckle resident for many years. Thanks so much.

Peter Ossenbriggen (or Ossenbriiggen) - from Germany in 1870, lived in Grand Island and Arbuckle

Alyssa — 27 Oct 2003 11:57:49 GMT

I'm looking for more information on Peter Ossenbriggen and his family. Peter was born in Holstein, Germany, on Jan 4th 1852. His parents were Matthias Ossenbriggen and Geschen (unknown last name). He came to California in 1870, and lived first in the Arbuckle area, then in the Grimes/Grand Island area. He married Helene Kissling (also born in Germany) on April 28, 1889. They had five children, including my greatgrandmother, Helene Ida Ossenbriggen (who married William Frederich Rominger).

Peter's half-brother, Matthias, also immigrated to California from Germany. He lived in Butte County.

Any more information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a lot.

Gillenwater marries Sherer, 1883

badwebis — 5 Dec 2006 11:11:55 GMT

I am searching for a newspaper story describing the marriage between Maria Gillenwater(s) and James H. Sherer on Sept. 16, 1883 in College City. Mr Sherer became a Colusa County sheriff . I am also searching for children of this marriage. I have already used Ancestry.com, but as everyone knows, the 1890 census is missing.

CONNER/LEE

jamw198 — 9 May 2006 3:28:26 GMT

Seeking information on the ancestry of Ella LEE who married Luke CONNER. I have information and would like to share. Ella was the sister to my great-grandmother Ada LEE.

CLARKE / CLARK

DeltaJude — 25 Jun 2001 4:29:57 GMT

JOHN CLARK b. abt. 1750 / 60 Va. m. CATHERINE HARRIS b. abt. 1780 Va. Their son DAVID or DAVIS CLARK b. 1817 Ky. m. MAHALA DICKEY and their son JOHN CLARK b. 1847 abt. Bullitt County, Ky. m. ??. He had sons RICHARD J. CLARK b. 1874 abt. and JAMES P. CLARK b. 1871 Bullitt County, Ky. James P. Clark moved to Ca. m. Mary Suggs. Davis Clark also had a son named RICHARD JOHNSON CLARK b. abt. 1840 m. ?? WOODWARD and lived in COLUSA, CA.

I'm looking for CLARK'S from Colusa C., Calif. and Sacramento, Calif.

Thank you,
Jude
Surnames:
CLARKE / CLARK- DICKEY- HARRIS- HALL- GABBERT- OFFUTT- MAGRUDER- ROBY- ASH- HARDY- GRIMES- GRIGSBY- GRAY- STRANEY- DEACON- WELLER- WHEELER- LUTES / LUTZ- GRABLE- MATHIS/ MATHIAS-

Looking for descendants of George B Painter

Randall Russell — 5 Jun 2002 5:23:03 GMT

I am looking for descendants of George B Painter, who was born in Holmes Co, Ohio, 1860. He married Fannie Speelman in Holmes Co, OH on January 3, 1888. They moved to Los Banos, Merced Co, CA in 1908. At the time of his death in 1921 George had four survivng children: John Bruce Painter of Los Banos, Mrs. Daisy Stam of Grafton, William Painter of Colusa, and Mrs Mable Yoder.

I know that John Bruce Painter had a son William Frank Painter. He moved back to Ohio with his Uncle and Aunt William and May Painter in 1925. At that time, George's widow, Fannie Painter, was living in Canton, Ohio. After living with his grandmother for a short time, he moved in with his Aunt Mable and Uncle Carl Yoder in Holmes Co, Ohio.

If you are a descendant of any of these people I wold love to hear from you. George is a brother of my 3great-grandfather, Sample Edward Painter. George and Sample's parents were John Bruce and Mary (Snyder) Painter.

Judge William Culver

RKBelding — 13 May 2006 6:19:23 GMT

Looking for Obit for RICHARD MOCK - DIED 1969

artistpleasures — 28 Apr 2006 12:22:46 GMT

Please if anyone could help? I'm 41 years old and I just found that Richard Mock is my father. I know nothing about if so if anyone copuld help I would appreciate it. Any information at all please. klrhonda77@yahoo.com

Powell 1850-present

SPWILLI — 28 Jul 2001 6:37:11 GMT

Robert Todd Powell buried Colusa Community Cemetery 1912, Jeremiah Powell buried Colusa Community Cemetery 1886, other Powell family members buried here also. Census studies show they lived in Grand Island, Spring Valley township, Colusa township and Colusa Town. Marriage records indicated girls married into the Arnold, White, Thomas & King families. Most were farmers but D. H. Arnold was shown as sheriff in one account. I am searching for descendants up to present day. Jeremiah Powell was my 1st cousin 4x removed and Robert Todd was my GGG uncle. These are the 1st of my Powell relatives to emigrate to California to the best of my knowledge. They came from Indiana, Illinois & Missouri.

Death of Edward COP in CA in 1859

danderup — 19 Nov 2006 3:36:16 GMT

Not related but may be of interest to someone who is.

Yeah, I know Knight's Landing is in Yolo county, but this is what's in the paper. I'll post it there too.

Vern D
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Transcribed by : "Dee Sardoc" <deesar@frontiernet.net>
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Weekly Stockton Democrat
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
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Sunday, 25 Sept 1859
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ACCIDENTAL DEATH -- A man named Edward COP, at Knight’s Landing, in Colusa county, had his hand cut off in a threshing machine on Friday last, and died from the effects of the wound on Tuesday last. We understand that deceased had a wife and 5 children in the Atlantic States.

THOMAS, N.G.

PBonesteel0693 — 17 May 2002 7:43:25 GMT

"Napa (Weekly) Register," Friday, Dec. 26, 1890-3:2

Death of Mr. THOMAS

The Colusa "Sun" records the death of Nicolaus Gasaway THOMAS, a native of Maryland, aged 83 years. Deceased came to California in 1852, lived near Napa Junction, this county,from 1875 to '80; moved thence to Woodland and thence to Colusa. Mr. THOMAS was married at Washington City on March 5th, 1826 to Miss Rouena HIGGINS, who survives him, and their union was blessed by the birth of thirteen children-eight boys and five girls. Five of them are alive-three sons and two daughters. Mr. H. H. THOMAS is Colusa's postmaster, and N. F. and W. W. THOMAS reside in Napa county. One daughter, Mrs. Mary WARNER, resides in Colusa, and Mrs. R. D. WATSON is a resident of St. Helena, this county.

"The Weekly Colusa Sun," Saturday, Dec. 27, 1890-5:1

FUNERAL---The funeral of N. G. THOMAS took place from his late residence Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. Dr. Briggs officiated. The following acted as pallbearers: Wm. Frazier, E de St Maurice, F. M. Putman, Gil Jones, J. H. Lieuing and Richard Jones.

BICKFORD or REMSTEDT c. 1900's

luckymomsocal — 24 Apr 2006 6:33:49 GMT

Any information on A.B.Bickford and/or Charles Remstedt in Colusa County c. 1900's? They were first and second husband of Jemima. Child, Lillian (Lillie) Bickford was suject of custody issue. Where did they live? What did they do? Any relatives still out there?

GRANTS BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

eskual — 21 Feb 2006 10:29:29 GMT

Good morning,
I am from France , and I'd like to know the exact meaning of the text in the following document, which mentions Yolo and Colusa, but other things as well
In the description of proprety , I read :
SE Colusa and Missouri, S on Missouri, 50x100, for the first land and
SE Yolo and Mississippi, S on Mississippi, 50x200, for the second
This table is titled :NEW POTRERO

Could some one help me ?

Many thanks in anticipation
Au revoir

Gérard

Looking for BOND descendants

Noel — 22 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for anyone who descends from the BONDs who resided in Colusa county, California during the late 1800s. I descend from a Frederick John BOND (b. circa 1860 in Ohio); he had a son named Edward John BOND who is buried in Colusa. Other BONDs in the area who I may be related to include John and Johanna BOND, Joshua BOND, and Ezra BOND. My family has lost touch with the BONDs; my mother's grandmother was a BOND.

Sincerely,

Noel

Powells in Maxwell

hollykilpatrick — 15 Feb 2006 2:58:45 GMT

I see in the online index to District Cemeteries of Colusa County, Vol. 2, listings for Powell's: Annie, Carl R, Charles (and some others who may or may not be related). Does anyone have this book and could tell me death dates and/or what cemetery they are listed in?

Thank you,
Holly Kilpatrick
East Bangor, PA

Looking for an obituary for Mabel Mae (Burt) Wehr, d:3/12/1979

tnmego — 24 Jan 2006 8:32:31 GMT

I need help locating an obituary for Mabel Mae (Burt) Wehr, who passed away in Colusa County, California on March 12, 1979. Her first husband was ? Laux and they had a son, Earl R. Laux who passed away in Colusa County on November 21, 1887; I would also like to find his obituary if possible.

Mabel's second husband was Harry E. Wehr, who passed away on April 24, 1967 and is buried at the Willows Cemetery in Willows (Glenn Co.), California. I assume that Mabel is buried in Colusa near her son, because she wasn't buried in the Willows Cemetery near her husband, Harry.

Any help anyone could offer in finding her obituary in a Colusa County newspaper would greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Hal Armstrong

Wagon Wheels

Sue Mardres — 18 Jan 2006 3:33:04 GMT

A few years ago, when I was in Colusa County, I reviewed the publication Wagon Wheels published by the Colusa County Historical Society. At that time I found a listing for Hannah Maderas, January 1978 page 21. I failed to review it and now feel I probably should have.

Can someone provide me with a transcript of this reference or tell me how I might obtain a copy?

Sue Mardres

Colusa County Cemetery lookup

kevinvap — 26 Jun 2002 5:58:18 GMT

I'm interested in finding more information about some entries in the "Cemetery Inscriptions of Colusa County, California,
Volume I". Published by the Colusa County Genealogical Society. (Volume I covers the Arbuckle, College City, Grand Island and John's District Cemetaries of Colusa County.)

Specifically, the entries on page 8 for Charlotte BERTRAM and Julian Carter UFFORD. I found these entries in the online index to the book.

Does anyone have access to this book. Any assistance is appreciated.

FINDING OBITUARARY

FRANK CLOAK — 29 Dec 2005 10:07:16 GMT

CAN'T FIND ANY RECORD OF MY UNCLES DEATH. DON'T KNOW WHAT DATE, BUT WAS KILLED IN A AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT IN COLUSA COUNTY IN 1940. CAN YOU HELP???

Obituary look-up

FortuneHunter — 29 Jan 2006 7:05:32 GMT

I'd like to find a copy of the following obituaries rather than an extract.

Carrie Bell FORTUNE d. 22 Nov 1946
May Alice GEIL d. 28 Oct 1948

My father is the son of Carrie, and is almost 91. He remembers seeing the published obit, but doesn't have a copy.

Thank you.
Susan Fortune

Colusa Co Obit Lookup: Thomas Persons and Emma (Brown) Persons

mooread — 30 Dec 2005 1:47:37 GMT

I would like to request an obituary lookup on my great grandparents (if they go back this far):
Name: Thomas Henry Persons; birth: 10 Jul 1864, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., Wisconsin; death: 29 Jun 1928, Williams, Colusa Co., CA. He was the son of Thomas Benton Persons and Emily (Clemo Persons). He was married to Emma May Brown 28 Jul 1885, Grisley Canyon, Lake County, CA. Their children were: Angeline Emily (Persons) Rannells, Anna Zella (Persons) Eakle, Edgar Leslie Persons, Clara May (Persons) Griffin, and Clarence Henry Persons.

Name: Emma May (Brown) Persons: birth: 22 Feb 1870, Guinoc, Lake Co., California; death: 24 Dec 1942, Colusa County, CA. She was the daughter of Thomas David Brown and Angeline (Coleman) Brown.

Thanks for your help

Shumans of Colusa/Yolo County

mrmeder00 — 11 Feb 2003 7:17:45 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the Shuman family in these two counties..

EARP Family

INTEROCITER — 27 Apr 2002 8:32:09 GMT

Seeking information for Peter Asbury EARP and descendants. Peter Earp (1834-1918) settled in Colusa county near Sycamore. He had nine children and many descendants. I would like to exchange information with his descendants or others having information concerning the EARP family.

OBIT

FrankCloak — 15 Dec 2005 4:30:09 GMT

WHERE CAN I FIND INFO ON THE COLUSA COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME?? RECENT OBIT SAID THE DECEASED HAD BEEN INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME.

George Wade Wilmarth

sally wortman — 24 Nov 2003 4:57:50 GMT

I am a descendent of Stephen and Hannah Wade Wilmarth, who were born and married and raised a family of 11 children in Chepachet, RI 1825-1853, at which time they immigrated to Ogle County, Illinois. Stephen and Hannah were my great great grandparents. George Wade Wilmarth was one of their last children, born in 1843, and shows up in the 1860 census in Ogle Co. Ill. at age 17. After that, he simply disappears and is not buried in the family cemetery. Recently, I found a sentence in the Ogle Co. links page that said simply ... "died Colusa, Ca, 1870... which would have made him only 27.

I would so appreciate ANY information on him and Colusa Co. I am going to try to find out from the source of that statement where he got the information. Is George Wade Wilmarth buried in Colusa Co? Is there a shred of information about him? There is a remote possiblity that he is related to "Miranda Wilmarth Lux," who died in 1894 and was a benefactor of the Miranda Lux Foundation in San Francisco.

Any information will be a gift to me. Sally Wortman

Oliver Marble and Ellen (Ella) Stice family - late 1800s

Margie — 24 Apr 2003 9:22:01 GMT

I would like to hear from any researcher of this family - write to me at marhinton@earthlink.net - I am a descendant of Oliver's mothers family - Cobb of Lake County, CA.

Descendants of John Marble
Generation No. 1
1. JOHN1 MARBLE was born Abt. 1810 in Vermont, and died 1871 in California. He married HESTER COBB 15 April 1837 in Muscatine County, Iowa, daughter of ? COBB and ?. She was born Abt. 1820 in Madison, Jefferson County, Indiana, and died in California?.
Children of JOHN MARBLE and HESTER COBB are:
2. i. OLIVER P.2 MARBLE, b. Abt. 1840, Muscatine County, Iowa; d. Bef. 1900, Colusa County, California.
ii. JOHN MARBLE, b. Abt. 1843, Muscatine County, Iowa.
iii. JAMES MARBLE, b. Abt. 1844, Muscatine County, Iowa.
iv. FRANCIS MARBLE, b. Abt. 1846, Oregon; m. ELVIRA.
v. ELIZABETH MARBLE, b. Abt. 1848, Oregon.
vi. MARY MARBLE, b. Abt. 1849, Oregon.
vii. WALTER MARBLE, b. Abt. 1853, Oregon.
viii. MARTHA MARBLE, b. Abt. 1854.
ix. MANDANA MARBLE, b. Abt. 1857, Gravelly Valley, Lower Lake, Lake County, California; d. Abt. 1864; m. BENJAMIN C. SUTHERLAND.
x. LILLY MARBLE, b. Abt. 1859, Gravelly Valley, Lower Lake, Lake County, California.
Generation No. 2
2. OLIVER P.2 MARBLE (JOHN1) was born Abt. 1840 in Muscatine County, Iowa, and died Bef. 1900 in Colusa County, California. He married ELLEN STICE 05 October 1874 in Napa, Napa County, California, daughter of BLUFORD STICE. She was born 30 June 1856 in Napa, Napa County, CA, and died Aft. 1900.
Children of OLIVER MARBLE and ELLEN STICE are:
i. HESTER3 MARBLE, b. 1875; d. 29 November 1892; m. JOHN TILLOTSON.
ii. ORA MARBLE, b. October 1876, <of Colusa County, CA>; m. VICTOR DUNKELBURGER; b. 1873, California; d. 31 January 1914, San Francisco, San Francisco Co, CA.

White Family

bricater1 — 27 May 2003 3:57:38 GMT

Nurse obit or death record

Marilyn Parker — 28 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Uriah Nurse who died in Colusa County in 1876.

Frank DAY Obit Look Up Request

patrickdayjr — 23 Jun 2001 12:50:50 GMT

I am looking for someone willing to lookup an obituary for Frank DAY, born 1907 TX, died Mar.3,1955 Colusa Co., CA. Relatives who where in the area include Earl DAY, Everett DAY, Anna Bell (Day)DUCKETT, Wanita (DAY) SMITH.

Any info would be appreciated.

Name of Cemetery in Index

clharkness — 22 Jun 2004 9:32:42 GMT

I found my ancestor in Vol. 2, listed on page 3. Can someone tell me the name of the cemetery. I'm planning a trip and would like to visit it.
Carolyn

ELLA FREEMAN OBITUARY LOOKUP PLEASE

schwindt — 1 Sep 2006 7:04:17 GMT

Can anyone do an obit lookup for one Ella Freeman, born 27 Oct. 1901in Kansas, and died Nov. 1971. Parents are possibley Harry L. Sibley and Sarah Kerr. Ella's spouse unknown, but had one son; Robert L. Freeman born 1950, and died 28 April 1995, San Francisco, California.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks

Location of Birth Records 1860-1890/Colusa County

KathiMeyers84 — 28 Aug 2005 10:55:26 GMT

Can someone tell me where if they exist, the Birth/Marriage/Death Records would be for Colusa County during this time frame?
Thank You Kathi

Obit search Please

raynerika — 23 Oct 2005 12:57:55 GMT

Johnson Family MO ---->CA (late 1800's to early 1900's)

Edith Johnson — 27 Apr 2005 2:58:01 GMT

Obituary look up please

Miranda — 8 Nov 2005 11:42:14 GMT

I do hope some one can help me ................

I'm looking for the "obituary" of Joseph Jackson.
He was born on 16 May 1885 in England and died 28 November 1943 in Co. Colusa.

The rumour is that he was shot by accident, by his best friend on a "duck shoot".

Kind regards,
Miranda in The Netherlands

Goodman & Penn of Colusa County

unknown1urdru3hsqhbg89t2lt0vbsqr3jg7 — 22 Jun 2005 6:55:13 GMT

I am looking for information on Martha Penn & Willis Goodman Family . Born in Missouri , desendant of Daniel Boone. Martha PennGoodman, sister of Joseph Penn , Daughter of William S. Penn. Willis , brother of Martha Archie Goodman, wife of Joseph Penn. would appreciate any help. May contact me at annaford3@hotmail.com

Evans, Joseph b. Oct.10, 1833 Kentucky

aspencade — 7 Aug 2001 3:40:56 GMT

Seeking any information on Joseph Evans b. 1833 Kentucky, m. Mary Isabelle Graham. Joseph ran horses from Colusa County to the Red Rock area of Lassen County. Joseph died May 12, 1898 and is buried with his wife Mary Isabelle in Maxwell Cemetary.

Parents of Mary Isabelle (Graham) Evans are F.D. Graham and Elizabeth Glover. They came from Montgomery County, Missouri and settled in Grimes, Colusa County.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thank You, Richard Freeman

who purchased a headstone

Cindy — 2 Aug 2005 4:02:42 GMT

I am trying to locate information on who might have purchased the beautiful headstone that is on my mothers grave at the Grand Island Cemetery. I also need to locate a business that will make headstones, deliver and install them at the cemetery. I need to purchase one for my aunt and my grandmother. I would appreciate any info I can get. Thanks.

Local Events for 23 Years, 1870 - 1892" Gleaned from the files of "The Sun"

Art — 17 Jun 2005 1:11:47 GMT

Hi,
I am looking for the following names in this book;
Robinson, Richard 1873
Robinson, David 1879
Thanks very much,
Art
artrecr@excite.com

Obit search please -- Ohliger

petermccullough1 — 20 Oct 2005 4:00:48 GMT

Could anyone tell me if the Colusa Sun-Herald ran obits -- and if so, how I might get copies -- for Howard Ohliger (d. 4 Aug. 2002) and / or Nadine Ohliger (d. 22 June 2001), of Colusa? Very grateful, as I live overseas.

Lookup Answer on - WINN - MORRIS

Laura McMartin-Ruhle — 18 May 2005 2:21:40 GMT

Looking for Cemetery Incription: Ella Green

patrainguy — 10 Jun 2005 7:04:58 GMT

I am looking for the cemetery incsription for Ella Green. She is listed as being in Vol 3, page 32 of the Colusa County Cemetery Incriptions by the Colusa County Genealogical Society. If you have access to this resource, would you mind e-mailing me the inscription?

Thank you very much,
Doug Williams
patrainguy@juno.com

Fire in September 1942

Rocio Carrillo — 6 Sep 2005 11:07:35 GMT

I wanted to know if anyone has any information regarding a fire that happend in Colusa on September 1942, there was 4 people who died, the names are Severa Lucero Arellano, Jesus Arellano, Vera Arellano and Clyde Lucero. The fire happend in a Mexican Restaurant where Chung Suns parking lot is now, behind Davison Drugs, does anyone have any pictures of that site? Thank you.

Duncans and Boardman

donna — 29 Oct 2005 7:34:56 GMT

I have very early photos of John Duncan b 1817 TN d 1879 Colusa Co
wife Eliza Woodland, married in Franklin Co, MO sons Elias Boyd and James Richard and daughter Louisiana Virginia that married Francis Boardman.
Will share with family members.

White Family

CarolRobertsonWhite — 22 Oct 2005 10:35:13 GMT

I show that Burrell and Grizella (Arnold) White had three children, Eleanor Geneva White, Burrell Gordon White, Jr., and Arnold White. I also have info on Burrell White's ancestors from Rutherford County, Tennessee, if you are interested.
Carol White

White Family

CarolRobertsonWhite — 22 Oct 2005 10:35:11 GMT

BASSETT

carol1632 — 2 Aug 2006 3:17:30 GMT

Trying to find obit, or news clippings on the deaths of Leroy Bassett and wife(name unknown). His death was Oct 1943, and her death was by gun shot in Oct-Nov 1943. Both deaths were in Clousa. Any help please.......Carol

Elias Duren to California

Jeanette Lawson — 9 Sep 2005 1:47:27 GMT

Looking for Elias Duren from Weatley Co, Tn - he is there in 1840 census - Next find him in Eldorado County, Placerville, Calif census of 1850 listed as a miner. Beleive he left Tennesse after 1848. Would like to find how he got to California.

Searching for ancestors

joelayneferrejohnson — 29 Jun 2001 6:53:56 GMT

Please let me know if you have any information about the family Mattis.

Doris Mae /HEDLIND/ Williams

Steven Charves — 21 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Information on Doris Mae /HEDLIND/ Williams. She married a man named Williams who was a doctor and they lived in Colusa. They later seperated and she died in either Tulsa or Oaklahoma City OK in 1957 or 1960.