Humboldt - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

mabel e. lang

joannm29 — 2 Aug 2005 10:09:46 GMT

looking for mabel e. lang who lived near Ferndale in 1935-6 Her husband was harry Lang. Do not know any thing about Harry, just that when my aunt went to help out washing clothes as her cousin Mabel was sick. Seems somebody in the family had a few young children? Mabel was born january 1898.

Obit-Patricia Ann Mosher-1959

robertmitchell98 — 20 Sep 2008 4:19:07 GMT

Looking for the obit of

Patricia Ann Mosher
Born: 22 March 1893 Oklahoma Territory
Died: 29 Jan 1959 ,Humboldt, California

parents surnames listed as Buffington & Phillips

I'm trying to prove that Patricia may actually be who our family called "Hattie"

I don't have the exact place in Humboldt County for her death so I was hoping what information I do have would be good enough.

Thanks and information is appreciated.
mitchell7953@sbcglobal.net

Robert

Ray surname

Cathy Ray Doyle — 28 Aug 2008 1:30:29 GMT

I am searching for the John G. Ray family that setteled in Humbolt County in the mid to late 1800's. John G. Ray owned a hotel until his death in 1888. His three oldest sons, John, William and James, setteled in Shelter Cove sometime between 1853-55. I am related to his forth child, Robert M. Ray. Robert M. Ray married Rosina Dennes and had a ranch in Garberville. I know that there is a Ray family plot on the ranch, but I do not know who is buried on it. John G. Ray's fifth child, Tom, I know nothing about. His last two children, Hattie and Mary, I also know very little about. If you have any information on this family, or know of someone related to them, please let me know. Thank you!

looking for Frank Christenen

margni5 — 24 Aug 2008 9:35:33 GMT

in Humboldt county. married Cecilia Gertrude Hill [dau. to Charles Hill and Laura Courtright]. Cannot find any census records with them together. However she is mentioned in family obits as Mrs. Frank Christensen. There are a Frank and Carl in 1920, then Frank alone in 1930. Where is the Mrs.?

Looking for family in Humboldt County

margni5 — 2 Jul 2008 4:49:22 GMT

Looking for any information on Jackson and Jane Courtright. Lived in Humboldt Co., around Trinidad. In a cemetery there somewhere. Jackson died c. 1902-4, can't find out exactly when (Mary) Jane died. They had three daughters, Laura married Charles Clifford Hill. Ida May married Frederick Haley c. 1900. Cassie married George Porter. The girls families remained nearby. Haleys may have moved to OR. Hope someone has crossed these family names in research. looking for any and all info.
Thanks, margni5

William & Philadelphia BEAN

Linda Lucas — 14 Nov 2005 3:21:15 GMT

Would anyone have any information about William and Philadelphia (COX) BEAN who were living at 323 W. Clark Street, Eureka in 1922. William died in 1930 I believe but I don't know when Philadelphia died.

Looking for Marriage info - John J Johnson-Nora Moynahan/Monahan abt 1890

llabar — 9 Aug 2008 7:59:27 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the marriage, parents/siblings/children of John J. & Nora (Moynahan)Johnson- my ggrandparents. In 1900 (US Census-Eureka,Ward 5, Roll86, Book2,pg100a, house 324 "no street laid out"), they were living in Eureka with their 4 living children (Edward, Andrew, May & Helen - and 2 other children were no longer living). John was from Finland and Nora from County Cork, Ireland and the info I have says they each came to US about 1885/1886; married abt 1889-90. By 1907, they had moved to SF. I have no info on daughter May (b Feb 1896)after the 1900 census record - could she have died between 1900-1907 in Eureka? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Seeking death and burial of Thomas UNDERWOOD, living in 1880 Mad River

Christy Underwood — 4 Aug 2006 10:06:44 GMT

I have been tracking my great-great grandfather for the last two years and have finally pinned him down in Humboldt Co., California. Thomas UNDERWOOD is living with the COULTER family. I have not figured out who Olive is quite yet, but the ancestors I have been tracking do have olives in their family tree, not to mention more than a few nuts! :-)

I would love to find a death and burial for Thomas UNDERWOOD in Humboldt County, California. He appears to have never returned to his family in Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri, although both he and his wife list themselves as married on the 1880 census. Ergo, I don't think it was a simple case of abandonment.

Their son, also named Thomas, is living in Dow's Prairie, Humboldt Co., California. I have been able to identify the family connection from this USGenWeb site: http://ca-files.biofiles.us/Humb.645-695.htm

The William in the narrative for James Underwood is my great-great grandfather's eldest brother. His widow, Matilda Underwood, is living in Mad River next door.

Many thanks for your kind assistance,
Christy

Kneeland settlers-MULLEN

Helen McNamara — 4 Jun 2002 4:58:44 GMT

I am searching for descendents of the MULLEN family that settled on Kneeland. Had the first store Post Office I believe.
Jeremiah "Jerry" Mullen, father. One son was, Timothy.

They arrived overland on the old stagecoach road. They had spent some time in Nevada after they arrived from Ireland before coming to Humboldt County.

Anyone related?? Thanks,
Helen Mc

Need lookup please Elizabeth Tercica Milligan, wife of Thomas Milligan

tnquilter — 30 Jul 2008 12:56:46 GMT

I have Eliz. b.30 Jan 1854 in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada (maiden name Simmons, parents Benjamin Simmons and Margaret McGeorge). She was the wife of Thomas Milligan, Humboldt County's first blacksmith who was in the dreying and express business. Thomas died in 1908 and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Rohnerville. But I cannot find anything showing Elizabeth's date of death, remarriage, or anything else. I do have a copy of a news clipping showing she belonged to the Grandmother's Club in Fortuna. Any help anyone can give me would be appreciated. Lavinia Milligan Sala, Johnson City, TN

From PEI Canada to CA

Marlene MacKinnon — 11 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching Taylors, Trueloves, and Coopers who left P.E.I., Canada about 1876 and settled in Humboldt County, CA. If you have any information on any of these names I would appreciate your help.

John Anderson Buchanan b. NC 30 Apr.1876, wife Cordelia (Calloway) b. NC Jun 1879,& children Nora, Theadore & Maggie

swvamtngal — 30 Sep 2006 10:03:36 GMT

Humboldt Standard Newspaper 1924/1925

lindamaryl — 3 Jul 2008 3:54:40 GMT

Philadelphia BEAN died at Samoa on 30th December 1924 and was buried at Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka. The Humboldt Standard printed her obituary on 31st December, a notice on 1st January and an article on 2nd January.

Is anybody able to access this newspaper and either transcribe, scan or photocopy these three reports for me please?

I am in Australia and would appreciate any help given. My email is lindamaryl@hotmail.com.

Thanks,
Linda

Marriage - DENTON-EMPE: Michael Allen Denton + Natasha Cleone Empe (1964)

Nancy_Poppin_Posey — 20 Jun 2008 7:50:12 GMT

Pastel yellows and greens were the colors chosen by Natasha Cleone Empe of Fort Bragg when she became the bride of Michael Allen Denton on August 30 at the First Presbyterian church at Fort Bragg. Natasha is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Michael Empe, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Denton of Garberville.

The couple repeated their double-ring vows before the Rev. Terry Cole. The church was decorated by Mrs. Samuel Paul with yellow-throated gladioli, white stock and chrysanthemums. Pale green bows circled the baskets holding the flowers.

Ann Mitchell was organist and Byran Fairlee, vocalist for the 2 p.m. nuptials.

The bride chose a full-length gown, made empire style of peau de soie, satin trimmed with Italian lace embroidered on the hem and train. Her short veil was attached to a crown of seed pearls and she carried a bouquet of spider chrysanthemums. She wore a necklace of pearls a gift from her father. Her gown was made by her mother who also made the gowns of the women attendants.

Matron of honor was Mrs. Raymond Hayes, sister of the bride. Her dress was fashioned on empire line of pale green peau de soie satin with yellow daisies embroidered on the empire waist. Her accessories also were yellow and she had a crown of yellow and white daisies with green veil. She carried white daisies.

The bride's other attendants were Nina Empe, sister of the bride; Cynthia Denton, sister of the groom; and Mrs. Dennis Hyman, cousin of the groom. They were dressed like the maid of honor and they carried yellow daisies. Little Jennifer Smith of South San Francisco was flower girl. She wore a dress of yellow dotted Swiss with a halo of daises.

Loren Pannecost of Garberville was best man. The ushers were Raymond Hayes, brother-in-law of the bride; Dennis Hyman, cousin of the bride; and Kenneth Denton, Garberville, brother of the groom.

The reception hall was decorated in the same colors carried out in the church decorations. The cake, decorated by Mrs. Emmet Granskog, was done white with yellow roses and pale green leaves. It was served by Mrs. Wayne Sousa, cousin of the bride. Two aunts of the bride, Mrs. Jack Hyman and Mrs. Frank Tamborini, served punch. Others assisting were Mrs. Margaret Cauckwell, Mrs. James G1eason, and other friends and relatives.

The couple went on a wedding trip along the coast, the bride wearing a pink crepe two piece dress with a black picture hat and accessories and a corsage of green orchids. The couple is now residing in San Luis Obispo where the bridegroom will attend college at Cal Poly.

The bride is a graduate of Fort Bragg high school in 1962 and from Santa Rosa Junior High College last June where she was a member, of Beta Chi social sorority. The bridegroom is a graduate of Garberville high school, class of 1961 and is majoring in industrial engineering and mathematics in college.

Wedding guests included some from Ukiah, Garberville, Monterey, Vallejo, South San Francisco, and many from the Fort Bragg area.

Eureka Humboldt Standard | Eureka, California | Thursday, September 24, 1964 | Page 14
================================
Marrage Date: 30 Aug 1964 in Fort Bragg, Mendocino, CA

CA Marriage Index: DENTON MICHAEL A 21 EMPE NATASHA C 20 1964 08 30 MENDOCINO

Natasha and Michael were divorced shortly after they were married. Natasha married Robert L. Young on 17 Apr 1966 in Las Vegas, NV and divorced in November 1969; (3) Garner F. Vickers on 31 May 1970 in Las Vegas, NV

Parents of the bride: Eugene Empe (1919-2008) and Beva M. Hyman (1921-1992)
Known children: Natasha, Jeanne, Nina

Frances SWEASEY DREVER obit: 30 Nov 1963

rldrev — 13 Jun 2008 7:55:07 GMT

Eureka Humboldt Standard
Eureka, CA
Saturday, November 30, 1963

Frances Drever, Sweasey Family, Dies in Monterey

Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 26, at 10 a.m. for Mrs. Frances Sweasey Drever, a member of Humboldt county’s pioneer Sweasey family, in Pacific Grove.

Services for Mrs. Drever were conducted in The Little Chapel By The Sea by Reverend Carlton Whitehead, pastor of the Church of Religious Science, of which she was a member, with Paul Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Drever died in Monterey Hospital at the age of 68 years after a brief illness. She was a native of Rohnerville, and had lived at Seaside for the past 35 years.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Drever of Seaside; her daughters, Mrs. Earl Powers and Mrs. Fred Bauer, both of Monterey; a brother, Humboldt county deputy sheriff William Sweasey of Fortuna, a granddaughter, Mrs. Dawn Griffin of Seaside, and a niece, Mrs. Frank Sbranti of Pacific Grove.

Henry & Annie PETERS

memcdtt — 19 Sep 2004 4:53:33 GMT

I need any information especially death place and date of Henry PETERS (b. ca 1837 Hanover Prussia), wife Annie (b. ca. Aug 1851 Hanover Prussia), an unknown child (b. & d. between 1880 and 1900), and a daughter Millie A. (b. ca. Jan 1883). Millie A. PETERS was a librarian in Siskiyou Co. possible Etna in 1910 Census. She married Henry Dick STEHMANN, in Siskiyou Co., CA on 22 May 1911. Thank you.

Obit Lookup Henry Frank Thompson

richard_vanwagenen — 22 May 2008 4:42:06 GMT

Am interested in obtaining obit on Henry Frank Thompson who died in Garberville on 14 Nov 1987.

HENRY EDWARD CHADBOURNE

carlinchristensen73 — 19 Feb 2008 6:54:29 GMT

Born South Fork 1875. Son Edward Chadbourne born Phillipsville 1900. Anyone have info on the maiden name, etc of Henry's wife? When and where did he die?
Thanks...

Please! Need obit lookup in Trinidad Arcata area!

akibob — 24 Mar 2008 2:52:09 GMT

I need a copy of the obituary for Katherine Joy Davis, she was married to Raymond Howland Davis. Katherine died in Trinidad 8 Oct 1996. Efforts will be reimbursed. Thank you. David

Finding death info/certs 1920-1930

Linda_Schreiber — 13 Apr 2008 11:08:40 GMT

I have been on the track of a missing GGGranduncle, and I think I have found him in Humboldt Co, but I know nothing about hunting in CA. Are there resources available for Humboldt Co deaths between 1920 and 1930? And where can I order a death cert? I checked the GenWeb site for the county, but did not find out where to look.

I suspect that his death cert will probably be mostly 'unknowns', so if there are any death records available short of ordering the cert, that would do me just fine. Any look-ups would be really appreciated.

His name was Ephraim H. Hoover, and he was b 1838 in Davidson Co, NC. He seems to have bought some land in Humboldt Co in 1876. He appears in the 1880 census, alone, as 'hunter and trapper' in Powellville, Humboldt Co. He appears again in 1900 at age 62 in Vandusen Twp, boarding with a family of unrelated Smiths. He appears in the 1910 at 71 as a boarder with one unrelated man, 62-yr-old Paul Heryford?. Then in the 1820, he is 82, and in Eureka at the County Hospital. He is consistently single, and I know of no children.

You can see why I figure his actual death cert information will be 'name, age, place and cause of death, and then unknown, unknown, unknown'. Unless he talked endlessly about his childhood, noone giving information for his death cert would have known anything about him.

Thanks for any advice on finding out when, where, how he died, and perhaps where he was buried. To my mind, one of the important parts of family history research is to find and *include* those relatives that may not be remembered by anyone else.... They're still family.

Linda S

sarah evans ellery kribbs

elleneorman — 13 Jan 2002 8:49:20 GMT

any imformation about my paternal grandmother...she died in Oregon in 1934 i know nothing about her...she was married to my grandfather George Ellery,they divorced and she married a Kearney Kribbs in Portland...i think they had children...i would like to know who were her parents,where was she born..what happened to the childern she had by Kribbs/ She married my grandfather in Eureka..The Ellerys were from Eureka..any help? Please Ellen

Lewis Cassnook

carlinchristensen73 — 29 Mar 2008 6:41:41 GMT

Subject married to Olive Esther Wood b. 8/23/1875 Garberville.d.1938 Humboldt County. Cassnook reportedly buried Ocean view Cem. Eureka CA. Anyone have info as to the date of birth, death, etc on Cassnook?
Thanks

Thomas P White

jburger38 — 27 Jan 2007 5:29:11 GMT

If there is anyone that does obituary lookups for Humboldt county, I would appreciate any help finding one on Thomas P White who died on May 8,1943 in Eureka.

Obit: William SWEASEY Humboldt Standard 7 Aug 1924

rldrev — 17 Mar 2008 8:10:45 GMT

Humboldt Standard
Aug. 7, 1924

Many Attend Rites For Will Sweasey

ROHNERVILLE, Aug. 7 – The funeral service for William Sweasy, who died so suddenly last Saturday evening, was held at the funeral parlors in Fortuna Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock; interment was at the old Rohnerville cemetery.

Many friends of the pioneer from all parts of the county were present. Sweasy’s death was a shock to this family and friends as he had been in his usual health. He was around town all day on Saturday, not complaining of any illness. In the evening he told his wife he had a pain in his stomach. Later she went to his chair to speak to him and found him dead. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sweasy, early settlers in Hydesville. His mother died six years ago, and his father, at the age of 93, died at his home in Eureka about one year ago. Surviving him are three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Bullard, Mrs. Ellen Foss and Mrs. Daisy Nelson, his wife and three children, Mrs. Ralph Drever of Myers, William Sweasy, Jr., of Scotia and Byron Sweasy of Nevada and three grandchildren.

Katherine Joy Davis

akibob — 6 Mar 2008 8:44:59 GMT

Help! I am looking for an obituary for Katherine Joy Davis who died in Trinidad, California on October 12, 1996. Her husband was Raymond Howland Davis. Any help would be appreciated.

LINDLEY

carlinchristensen73 — 23 Feb 2008 7:58:53 GMT

Elihu Lindley born 1817 KY. Died 1878 in Humboldt County.
Anyone have the exact date and location?

Oscar Lindley born 1848 MO. This was a Mattole family. Anyone have info as to when Oscar died and where?

thanks.........

Oluf Moller/Miller and Georgina Marcussen

qzqzq — 13 Apr 2005 12:59:30 GMT

Hello,
I'm looking for info about my great grand parents. Oluf Moller(sometimes people spelled it Miller) and Georgina Marcussen married and had son Harry Peter Moller in 1906 in Loleta, Humboldt County, California, and Elmer Carl "Dutch" Moller in 1911.
I know that Georgina had relatives in Ferndale.
Thankyou for your help, Teresa

ENSEY Family; Abraham, Elizabeth, & children

Revae — 18 Feb 2008 10:55:56 GMT

I am seeking information regarding Charlotte ENSEY b. May 1892 CA to Abraham F. ENSEY and Elizabeth Ann CHAFFIN.
Abraham was born OH Oct. 1833, died bef. 1910 Humboldt Co., CA. Elizabeth was born Aug. 1864 CA.

Charlotte L. married William Thomas PINER ca 1909 CA. Had one son, Richard b. Feb. 14, 1911 Humboldt Co., CA. This couple divorced bef. 1930. I would like to know if Charlotte remarried.

Abraham and Elizabeth had following known children( besides Charlotte) all born Humboldt Co.,
Abraham Jr. b. 1882, died Jun. 16, 1922 Humboldt Co., CA
Fidelia Amanda b. Nov. 22, 1883, died Jan. 2, 1958 Humboldt Co., Married Eber DeForest GRAY.
Fred C. b. Aug. 1885 CA
Aaron C. b. Sept. 1887 CA, died Jun. 19, 1931 San Francisco
Annie E. b. Apr. 1890 CA
Adaline C. b. ca 1902 Humboldt Co.

Any information regarding this Ensey family and Charlotte will be greatly appreciated. Thank you,

Revae

LaDoo Family

ChasDavis32 — 2 Feb 2008 6:35:56 GMT

Researching family of Peter La Doo or Ladoo; b Mar 1838, Canada; widowed, age 62, living in South Fork in 1900 census; widowed, 72, living in Briceland in 1910 census, with son, Preston Ladoo; Preston, 35, single, living in Scotia in 1920 census. Peter's dau, Laurah, md William A. Herman, both d in Humboldt Co; Peter's dau, Lena, md Andrew Anderson, d in Humboldt Co

Location of newspaper Humboldt Standard

SempreFamiglia — 20 Oct 2007 12:56:56 GMT

Was the Humboldt Standard published in Eureka or ??? A relative sent me an obit with the date written in. Looks like the month is 4 or 7 and the day is 14 or 19 in 1923. It doesn't have where the paper was published. My relative said she got it from either the Eureka Library (she is not sure of the exact name of the library) or the Humboldt Historical Society. She doesn't know which. She said she called and they faxed the obit to her. Would someone help me to learn which place might have done this. I would like to have my source for the death as accurate as possible.
Thank you,
Ann Parsons
Alamogordo, NM USA

Eugene vernon Hunter info

joannm29 — 28 Jan 2008 10:07:38 GMT

Son of Paschal Hunter, ca.
Born July 1888?
Mother Alice G. Cook
Need name of wife
Lived in San Francisco abt. 1930

JENSEN, Denmark>Eureka, Humboldt, California

vsholinsmallwood — 25 Jan 2008 11:50:41 GMT

Looking for descendants of the following family:

The family of Jens Peter JENSEN, a.k.a. Jens Peter CHRISTIANSEN, and his wife, Carrie, born Karen RASMUSDATTER immigrated in various years between 1875 and 1882 to Eureka, Humboldt, CA from Denmark. Jens was born 29 Feb 1820 and his wife was born 20 Feb 1823. They had a large family. Some of the dates may vary a few years depending on the sources.

The first to come to America seems to have been their son, Rasmus JENSEN, b. 17 Aug 1852, followed by his brother, Jens Christian JENSEN, a.k.a. Christian JENSEN, b. 15 Sep 1856. They lived at Yager Creek in Humboldt County, where Rasmus had a sheep ranch, and where Christian lived and helped with the ranch.

Rasmus' wife also lived there. Her name was Emma Emilie JOHN, b. 11 Mar 1850 in Denmark. They married 19 Apr 1876 in Eureka, Humboldt, CA

Christian m. Laura S. SCHEIE (possibly SCHWEIE) on 14 Feb 1885 in Eureka.

Rasmus' sister, Marie (Mary) Kristine JENSEN, b. 6 July 1861, came to America in 1882 with her mother, Carrie. Mary m. about 1884 Frank JOHNSON (b. Jan 1847 in Denmark).

Rasmus' sister, Christiana (Christine) JENSEN, b. 21 Apr 1864, immigrated in 1882, possibly with her sister, Mary, and mother, Carrie. She m. Frederick NELSON 29 Apr 1883 in Eureka. He was b. Oct 1849 in Denmark.

Their father, Jens Peter JENSEN, a.k.a. Jens Peter CHRISTIANSEN, also came to America. He d. 11 Nov 1898 in Eureka. His wife, Carrie, d. 20 Apr 1908 in Eureka.

Rasmus' family with Emma Emelie JOHN consisted of the following:

Charles Robert JENSEN, b. 1877; d. 1877
Alfred Jens Peter JENSEN, b. 1878; d. 1954
Nellie Emelie JENSEN, b. 1880; d. 1950
George Charles JENSEN, b. 1882; d. 1956
John Edward JENSEN, b. 1884; d. after 1943

Christian's family with Laura S. SCHEIE:

Mabel JENSEN, b. 1885
Howard Christian JENSEN, b. 1886; d. 1957
Frederick JENSEN, b. 1889
Norman JENSEN, b. 1893; d. 1984

Mary's family with Frank JOHNSON:

Frederick Otto JOHNSON, b. 1884; d. 1959
William Edgar JOHNSON, b. 1887; d. 1960
Guy JOHNSON, b. 1894; d. 1948
unknown JOHNSON; d. bef. June 1900

Christine's family with Fred NELSON:

Ella NELSON, b. 1885; d. bef. 1910
Carrie Lillian NELSON, b. 1887; d. 1966
Louis Frederick NELSON, b. 1888; d. bef. July 1955
Millie Margaret L. NELSON, b. 1891; d. bef. Jul 1955
Frederick J. NELSON, b. 1893
Raymond Melvin NELSON, b. 1897; d. 1968
Evelyn Adelle NELSON, b. 1906; d. 1979

Some of the data above may be wrong. It is based on records I've found so far. I have a lot more on this family, however, going back into Denmark. I also have photos I'm willing to share. My hope is that descendants of a JENSEN line other than mine will have information, documents, and/ or photos to share.

Roy F. Yates

carlinchristensen73 — 25 Jan 2008 3:27:17 GMT

Subject born 9/11/1919 Colusa CA. Died Humboldt County 9/20/1972. Anyone know the maiden name and details regarding his wife? Thanks..

Henry Clay Morse biography

JohnMcX — 20 Jan 2008 11:29:35 GMT

Henry Clay Morse biography
Humboldt Co., Calif., newspaper clipping
Undated, Notes on clipping: “The Trail Back, 7-120”

H.C. Morse, blacksmith
was also early
real estate salesman

H.C. Morse, grandfather of Galen McCray of Miranda, first settled in California in Kern county in 1849. It was 1864 when he moved to Humboldt county to become one of Garberville’s earliest settlers.
Morse operated a blacksmith shop on what was then Main Street (Redwood Drive) and also engaged in the real estate business selling lots to such pioneers as Jacob Garber, P.G. Wood, William Amberson and many others.
The blacksmith shop was on Morse’s property at what is now Redwood Drive and Church Street, and running north therefrom. He also owned land ¾ mile up Sprowl Creek and up the center of the South Fork of the Eel River to about the present site of Benbow Dam.
Two aunts and an uncle of McCray’s were born in Garberville between 1870 and 1877. McCray’s grandmother, Mary Ellen Worden Morse, who came to the area with a brother, died in 1878. According to information passed down in the family, whe was the first person buried in the Garberville Cemetery and her husband gave the land for the cemetery site. He had her gravestone, of cast iron, made in Missouri and shipped to Garberville. Today it still marks the gravesite.
George Worden, Sr., had the first mill in the area on Worden Creek, also known as Mill Creek.
McCray’s mother attended school in Garberville between 1874 and 1882.
LAND SALES
According to records in the County Recorder’s Office in Eureka, H.C. Morse’s first real estate transaction was in 1865. Among the many property transfers made by him were the following:
H.C. Morse to J.C. Garber - Feb. 27, 1876, a lot on Main Street starting at a redwood post on an alley on Main Street.
H.C. Morse to P.G. Wood - Sept. 17, 1878, house and lot on Main Street, northwest of house 30’ East 100’ North 30’ the West 100’.
H.C. Morse to a Mr. Mudd - Dec. 9, 1878, S ½ of SE ¼ and SW ¼, Sec. 2. TWS 4, Rge. 3 East, 120 acres for $600.
H.C. Morse to Wm. Amberson - May 28, 1879, From the NW Corner of Morse Blacksmith Shop, East 100’, South 50’, West 100’ then North 50’. $750.
H.C. Morse to Yates - May 19, 1879, Main and Second Street NW Corner then East 100’, South 50’, West 100’, North 50’. $1,000.
H.C. Morse to Dudley - Jan. 1880, White Oak Tree on Main Street North 100’ to a post, Right Angles East 150’, South 100’, West 150’, $600.
Still other transfers listed were H.C. Morse to Dale, Aug 11, 1879; M.C. Morse to Harris, July 1, 1878; H.C. Morse to Marsh, Mar. 1, 1880; H.C. Morse to Bell, July 5, 1880 and H.C. Morse to McCharles, July 26, 1880.
County records also show that H.C. Morse bought land and buildings from: John Dale, Sept. 14, 1976 [1876]; Wm. Bunnell, Oct. 24, 1876; Wm. Cornelius, Nov. 4, 1876; John Hart, Dec. 9, 1878; H.N. Yates, May 19, 1879; John Marsh, May 13, 1880.

[After the 1880 census in South Fork, Humboldt, California, H.C. Morse married, 2nd, his housekeeper Eliza Jane (Caldwell) McCartney, the widow of John B McCartney. These are my persons of interest. Eliza and Henry had no children and later divorced. She was in L.A., living with her brother in 1904]

Rogers Family of Union Township

marypalmquist91 — 27 Dec 2007 12:41:58 GMT

Pearl Steeves Rogers wife of Manuel F Rogers:
died between 1920 and 1930
Children:
Myrtle born c1902
Harry born 7/20/1903
Clarence born 3/18/1905
James born 11/10/1906
May born 8/16/1910
Margaret born 1/16/1918
Female born 1920
Manuel died 1/5/1957

Nason family in Eureka

LEASFOX — 21 Dec 2007 6:24:43 GMT

I am looking for obituaries for members of the Nason family who moved to Eureka from Maine, after the 1930 census. I only know the dates of death for some of them

William H Nason 28 Mar 1882 - 31 Jul 1969 in Eureka
Nellie May Fortier Nason 5 Dec 1897 - 2 Apr 1973 in Eureka
Harold Francis Nason 9 Feb 1917 - 22 Jul 1993 in Eureka
William H. Nason b. abt 1919
Robert A. Nason b. abt 1922 (may be 7/22/21 - 5/15/78 in Eureka?)
Clarence E. Nason b. abt 1924
Roy L. Nason b. abt 1925
Dorothy Nason Wahlund 18 Sep 1925 - 10 Aug 1969 in Humboldt Cty
Pearl R. Nason - married name unknown, b. abt 1929

Thanks so much to anyone who can research these - I can reimburse for expenses

-- Lea

Samuel James Cox and Susan Cox

sgoemaere1961 — 23 Dec 2007 3:08:22 GMT

am looking for any descendants of my Great-Grandfather Thomas Henry Cox of Ireland,Grandfather Patrick Miles Cox of Kansas and Father Samuel James Cox of California.I am specifically looking for any children from the marriage of my Father Samuel James Cox and a woman named Susan.I do not know anything else about her.This marriage was in California.I have a sister Sandra Lee and half sister Jannie Louise,and half brother Patrick Miles(deceased).My middle name is also Louise.Patrick and Louise are common names in our family.My dad had 19 siblings.
Blessings~Sharon

Cemetery Bettazza by Arcata High

tonilynngray — 20 Dec 2007 12:20:06 GMT

Does anyone know if their is a website with gravestone listings/information of the Cemetery (St. Mary's Church burned down) by Arcata High.

I think I came across Antonio Bettazza in there but I can't find the website I found it on.

FRANK BENTON WOOD

carlinchristensen — 20 Nov 2007 5:33:07 GMT

Subject born Harris CA 10/22/1894, the son of James Ervin Wood. He married a RUTH A. MERRILL on 9/25/1913 in Rhonerville. They had a son WALLACE DORN WOOD b. 6/21/1920. Anyone have info on RUTH MERRILL? She may have been born 12/1895 in San Francisco. Is WALLACE DORN WOOD still alive? Any info on his wife? Thanks..

Porter

tddavis164 — 10 Apr 2005 3:38:48 GMT

Searching for Porter family
Jack Porter born 6 8 1883 Alabama
died Los Angeles CA. 1 13 1951 Married Emma Harris born 4 20 1888 she died in Humboldt co. CA. 10 14 1966
1920 census Harrison white co. Arkansas
children were
Edward Lee born 7 6 1912 died in Humboldt co.CA. 3 28 1989
Mary Porter born in 1914
Helen 8 23 1917 ,married name Katz died Los Angeles 2 17 1992
J h Porter born 1920
Emma R Porter born 1922
Harold D Porter born 1919 married Florence Thomson
(other possible childrens names are
Ruth Porter and Bill Porter
maybe born after Jack and Emma moved from Judsonia, Arkansas )
His oldest son married by 1930 census
Milford Porter born 7 23 1908 died 5 31 1994
married Odessa and one child on 1930 White co. Arkansas census named Dorothy 1929
Jack Porter's parents were James Milford Randell Porter born 1859 and Jane Johnson married Fayette co. Alabama in 1881
6 children Jack oldest then Everett,Lee Roy,Sallie ,Myrtle,Laura.

Edward Lee Porter and his mother Emma are listed in Humboldt co. as where they died ,I would like to talk to anyone from his family. Donna

Rhinehart, FordyceQuery

Kim — 19 Apr 2002 2:08:52 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for info on my g-grandmother, Sarah Lillian Rhinehart. She married Edgar Fordyce & had Freda Lillian Fordyce March 1910 in Eureka, CA (Seqouia Hospital). Sarah & family eventually moved to Turlock, CA. I'm unsure if she died in Eureka or Turlock. Any information is helpful. Thanks in advance.

PETERSEN,JENSEN,MCKNIGHT

marleen mcknight — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

I am looking for the families of peter PETERSEN b. 1800 denmark d. denmark
he was married to cecelia ? b. 1802 denmark d. denmark
they had peter christian PETERSEN sr. b. 14 jun 1826 germany d. 18 dec 1912 ferndale humboldt county ca he married louisa jensen b. 1828 denmark they had Peter christian jr. PETERSEN b. 25 apr 1863 germany d. 7 nov 1942 fortuna humboldt county ca.
married to maria christina ? b. 1857 sleevig Germany d. 1891 loleta humboldt co. ca
they had jennie mathilda petersen b. 13 oct 1889 loleta humboldt co. ca m. 23 oct 1907 eureka humboldt co ca to Roy Elwin mcknight b. 1 may 1877 canada d. 12 sep 1932 klamath delnorte co. ca jennie died 24 jun 1962 santa rosa sonoma co. ca.
jennie also married john bahnsen. her father also married Anna c. peters,
his nick name was jacob c. please write me at po box 1566 windsor ca 95492.

Humboldt Co. Marriage Index book look up request

Gravelle0157 — 19 May 2007 2:28:30 GMT

If anyone has the Humboldt Co. Marriage Index book for 1911 - 1953, can you tell me if there is a marriage listed for Claude D. Mallory between 1930 to 1950 time frame?

Researching the Mallory families who lived in Humboldt Co. CA ca 1930 - current.

Candace in Oregon

Wendell Ray Childress

CaCC — 18 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Wendell Ray Childress passed away on June 12, 1999. Wendell was born in McComb, OK on September 16, 1936.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Robert Edward Childress; and survived by his wife of 19 yaers, Dianne Childress. His brothers, Robert (Barbara) Childress of Fresno, James Childress of Arcata, Clyude Childress of Five Points, and Carl (Pat) Childress of McKinleyville; and his sisters, Barbara (Roy) Everett of Five Points, and Doris Kautz of Eureka, also survive him. Wendell has eight children, Herbert (Ed) Childress of McKinleyville, Michael Childress of Fresno, Kathleen Childress of McKinleyville, Daniel Ray Childress of McKinleyville, Deborah (Raymond) Prichard of Fresno, Edward (Suzie) Waggoner of Bakersfield, Jennifer Waggoner of McKinleyville, and Janet Waggoner of McKinleyville. He left behind seven grandchildren, William Ray Childress, Jessica Dix, Ashley, Aaron and Alvin Prichard, and Brendon and Christopher Waggoner. Wendell has numerous nieces and nephews.

This is posted in part from the Humboldt County "Times Standard" for Wed, Jun 16, 1999. To get a copy of an original notice, contact the newspaper at 707-441-0500

SWEET/DIMOCK/BARRON, Nova Scotia

Phyllis Ceratto Evans — 5 Mar 2005 3:33:20 GMT

I am trying to locate any of the family members of the SWEET/DIMOCK/BARRON families from Nova Scotia in the 1800's. I have been unable to find documentation to support James as being the son of Benoni SWEET and Lydia DIMOCK and the father of Joseph. Any help would be appriciated. John SWEET, granson of Benoni and Lydia moved to Humboldt Co., and some of his children moved to Stanislaus Co., CA. Thanks for any info.--------------Phyllis Ceratto Evans

cousins, Leslie Ann Music but married now and Jaquilyn Lea Woodard-

jonshumaker1 — 17 Nov 2007 10:58:44 GMT

Leslie married a Snow, from what I was informed, plus others. She had several children born in Eureka. One contacted me about four years past, but never got back to me. Jacquilyn Lea (Stevenson) Woodard died in 1995 in Eureka. She had three sons in Eureka. Leslie and Jacquilyn's mother died in Eureka. Her married name was Reid. First name Iris. She died in 1989. I guess what I am asking is, where Iris is buried as well as Jacqilyn buried and if Jacquilynn had an obit and lastly if Leslie is yet alive and well. Thank you. Oh yes, Leslie's maiden name was Music. Again, thank so much for looking.

information

RebeccaYork8 — 22 Jun 2001 4:41:52 GMT

I had been searching for a lost uncle. Thanks to this query I found he had died. He died in Humboldt County, Eureka, CA. On his death cert. that I sent for it states unknown to most. Who do I contact to find out if he had any documents or possessions. He was cremated at Ocean View Cemetary Sept. 14, 89 and Pierce Chapel is listed. He must have had something that would help in my research and also I know he had been married at one time and had 2 or 3 children. They probably don't even know he has died.
Help!!

Glenn William Berg obit Lookup

dcrawley07 — 14 Nov 2007 11:01:37 GMT

Hi, Need some help finding an obit on Glenn Berg. B. 0ct 27, 1929 D. April 12, 1966 in Humboldt Co, Ca
Any consideration would be most appreciated. Donna

Harry Russell Kendall obituary look-up

mamamaddie — 29 Oct 2007 3:52:41 GMT

I'm trying to find the burial location and/or obituary for Harry Russell Kendall. He died December 3, 1945; his last known residence was in Blue Lake, Humboldt County. I am willing to trade look-up information, digital photos, etc. I live in L.A. county.

mentions in the Arcata Union August 19, 1893 page 3

savetz — 24 Jun 2001 3:07:19 GMT

Oscar & Mrs. LORD, Frank TOOBY, Dr. & Mrs. MCKINNON, Mrs. J. RICHERT, Mrs. Thos. BAIR, Fred & Tom BAIR, Fred ERALDSEN, Bertha SCHULZE, Lemuel JACKSON, Alice FOX, A.W. HANNA, Bartholemew POULEUR, Samuel & Emma CLYDE, Louis BUYATTE, George A. WHITE, Annie B. BROWN, Minnie & Nels A. OLSEN, Ezra HALE, N.J. SANDBERG, Al TUPPER, Rev. S.H. RHODES, C.A. CRUM, Henry C. MILLER, Frank GREGORY, Anns RITOBA, G. A. BARTON, D.H. WALL,J. M. MENEFEE, William ARNOLD, V. ZARUBA

Ernest Brock

carlinchristensen — 13 Oct 2007 9:26:14 GMT

Ernest Brock and Mary Elizabeth Woods of South Fork had a child - Henry Floyd Brock on 10/14/1887. Henry died in Eureka 7/31/1977 - a long time engineer in the area. Henry was raised in his childhood by his "grandfather" James Wood at South Fork. Henry is shown in the 1900 census as Woods "grandson". I do not believe that Ms. Woods or Ernest Brock were ever married. Does anyone have any info on Ernest Brock? Where was he born and where did he live? Thanks for any info on Ernest Brock.

Cordelia Clinton Carey lookup

Fireskye1 — 5 Oct 2007 4:27:10 GMT

I am looking for marriage information on the above woman, daughter of John Calhoun Carey and Prudence Jane Dillon. She was born in Missouri, but is in Arcata in the 1880 census.

Any help appreciated!

Janet

HOWE, WALLACE, TAYLOR, SMITH, BUSHNELL, and possibly IRWIN

jimaliceparcel — 8 Jun 2006 12:53:53 GMT

I am researching the above names in my family, they are connected to the HOWE family line. These are names that have a connection to the Humboldt Co., CA. area and sometimes to MO., OR. and NM.

Here are some names if anyone connects to these people I would appreciate sharing information, etc., I have some images of a few of them:
Francis Marion HOWE & Francis Ann PERKINS
Wm. Wallace TAYLOR & Rosa A. HOWE
Edward Trescott "Tress" TAYLOR & Ethel SMITH
William Vernon TAYLOR
Addie L. TAYLOR
Audrey Mae TAYLOR
Janice Aileen TAYLOR
Cleo Pauline TAYLOR
Rose Welletta TAYLOR & Robin Amsa BUSHNELL
Jack BUSHNELL
Annie BUSHNELL
John D. BUSHNELL
William Frederick BUSHNELL
Edna I. BUSHNELL
Addie TAYLOR & (IRWIN? had a son David Irwin, is Irwin middle or last name?)

Francis Marion HOWE , b: Lexington, Fayette Co., KY 1830, d: 1916, Bull Creek Humboldt Co., CA. His family moved from KY to the Independence, MO. area. when he was young. He was one of 13 children born to William Maricy HOWE and Nancy SIMPSON. He was a sibling to my great-grandmother.

Harry J. ADORNI d. 2 Oct 1987

PeaceGardiner — 17 Apr 2003 5:38:42 GMT

Times-Standard, Eureka, California
October 5, 1987-page 15

Harry J. ADORNI died Oct. 2, 1987, in Eureka at the age of 94. He was a resident of Eureka.

Mr. ADORNI was born in the lumber town of Korbel on April 5, 1893, to the late Eugenio and Maria ADORNI, who settled there in 1886.

He operated Harry J. ADORNI Insurance Company in Eureka from 1932 until his retirement in 1961.

Mr. ADORNI was a member of the Sons of Italy, a 70-year-plus member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, a 50-year-plus member of the Eureka Chamber of Commerce, and was, for many years, foreman of Eureka Volunteer Fire Department Company No. 2. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church of Eureka.

He is survived by his special friends, Jennie and Nard MAFFIA and numerous cousins here and in Italy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel ADORNI; his parents, Eugenio and Maria ADORNI; his brothers, Joseph H. ADORNI and Frank E. ADORNI; and his sister, Mary RONDOLINI.

Friends are invited to attend funeral services on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1997, at 2 p.m. at Pierce Mortuary in Eureka with the Rev. Canon Kenneth SAMUELSON officiating. Private encryptment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

Casketbearers will be Nard MAFFIA, James FABBRI, Ray LEMOS, and Tom LEMOS. Gilbert TROOD will be honorary bearer.

Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Mortuary Chapels/Pierce Chapel, Eureka, where friends may call for visitation today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9 a.m.

Need an obituary for Veronica J. Shafer

JulsGo — 25 Sep 2007 1:37:16 GMT

Hello everyone. I am hoping someone can help me. I am looking for an obituary for Veronica J. Shafer. She died 21 March 1998 in Whitehorn, Humboldt County.

Any help obtaining this obituary would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Juls

Marriage: Nathan C. BECKSTED and Julie C. JORGENSEN, 7/1/2000

gdhobgen2 — 1 Oct 2007 5:36:23 GMT

From
The Humboldt Beacon
Fortuna, California
(Humboldt County)
Date unknown

Jorgensen - Becksted

Julie C. Jorgensen and Nathan C. Becksted will marry on July 1, 2000, at 3 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Fortuna. Pastor Craig Hall will conduct the ceremony.

The future bride is the daughter of Tom and Dawn Jorgensen. She attended Ferndale High School and is attending Humboldt State University, majoring in liberal studies elementary education. She is employed at Redwood Memorial Hospital in admitting and registration.

The future groom is the son of Doug and Geri Becksted of Eureka. He attended Eureka High School and Humboldt State University, and currently is in graduate school at HSU majoring in education. He is employed at Eureka High School as a varsity basketball coach.

Matron of honor will be the bride's sister, Jolynn Collins of Fortuna. Honorary maid of honor is the late Jacque Jorgensen, the bride's sister. Bridesmaids will be Kristin Becksted-Davis, the groom's sister; Natalie and Laura Jorgensen of Ferndale and Karlie Jones of Eureka, cousins of the bride; Julie Peterson and Karen Houseworth of Ferndale and Elizabeth Godoy of Fortuna, friends of the bride; and Bailey Sue Collins of Fortuna, the bride's niece.

Best man will be Jeremy Buck of Eureka, the groom's cousin. Groomsmen will be Aaron Backsted of Ferndale and DJ Becksted of Chico, the groom's brothers; Thomas Jorgensen Jr. of Fortuna, the bride's brother; Rico Guilbest and Jesse Taylor of Eureka, Adam Wells of San Jose and Shannon Knoll of Alderpoint, friends of the groom; and Ross Killingsworth of Pleasanton. Ushers will be James Wright of Eureka and Casey Ward of Alderpoint.

Ringbearer will be Blaine Nathan Becksted, the groom's nephew, of Ferndale.

Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka

lindamaryl — 9 Sep 2007 6:43:46 GMT

Philadelphia BEAN died at Samoa on 30th December 1924 and was buried at Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka. I have no further details on the burial.

Would anyone be able to find out when she was buried, where her grave might be and if there is a headstone, take a photo of it for me?

I am in Australia so any assistance with the above would be greatly appreciated. My email is lindamaryl@hotmail.com.

Thanks,
Linda

Humboldt Standard 1924/1925 - Obit/Notice Wanted Please

lindamaryl — 9 Sep 2007 6:36:33 GMT

Philadelphia BEAN died at Samoa on 30th December 1924 and was buried at Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka. The Humboldt Standard printed her obit on 31st December, a notice on 1st January and an article on 2nd January.

Is anybody able to access these reports and either transcribe, scan or photocopy them for me please?

I am in Australia and would appreciate any help given. My email is lindamaryl@hotmail.com.

Thanks,
Linda

Place names in Humboldt Co. Ca.

nocopump — 6 Feb 2005 4:53:31 GMT

I'm trying to find Centerville area in the 1880 Humboldt Co. census. It was on the stage route from Ferndale to Petrolia. Found Kneeland spelled Knuland and has Iaqua listed with it. Found Rio Dell as Eagle Prairie with Bear River. Also I'm not sure how to find Bridgeville. There is a listing for Three Cabins but I don't know where that is either. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Peter Keenan of Co. Longford, Ireland

richard_c_casey — 24 Mar 2007 11:17:17 GMT

I'm seeking information on Peter Keenan of Co. Longford, Ireland b. abt 1813 d. Dec 1866, Humboldt Co., CA.

I believe Peter may be the brother of my ggg grandmother Mary Keenan McLoughlin.

Hannah--Davis marriage 1910-1913 - Humboldt Co. Ca

kerryln1 — 24 Aug 2007 1:30:01 GMT

Harry Hazen Hannah married Lottie Maud Davis between 1910 and 1913. Would like to have more information as to date and location of that marriage.
Barbara

Obituary: Frances Donahue (CLARK) WILSON

Susanne_Spencer — 19 Aug 2007 11:10:52 GMT

Clipping from Time Standard, Eureka, CA:

"WILSON, Fracnces D died Dec. 1, 1982 at age 68l A native of Seattle, Wash., she was a resident of King Salmon since 1959. She had lived most of her adult life in Hayward.

She is survived by her children, George Wilson and Marilyn Spencer, both of Eureka, Robert Wilson of Arcata, Janet Johnson of Oklahoma; her brother Russell Clark of Sacramento; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wilson who died in 1980.

Friends are invited to attend memorial services at 10 a.m. today at the Full Gospel Tabernacle, 2020 Campton Road, Eureka, with the Rev. John McDonald officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society."

Finding Old Probate Records?

gloliva1 — 10 Aug 2007 10:57:44 GMT

Does anyone know how to locate old probate records in Humboldt County? I have an ancestor who died in 1897 from an accident at the Scotia Lumber Company and I'm wondering if there are probate records that exist for this time period in Humboldt county for him since it appears he was divorced but raising a 9 year old son alone at the time of his death.
Lisa

Marriage Record for an ALICE ANDERSON 5/1897-1903.

gloliva1 — 1 Aug 2007 6:36:37 GMT

I am trying to find what happened to my great great grandmother after the death of her husband in May 1897. I can't find her listed on any census records but I know her son came back to Eureka to see her before he married in 1903. I am assuming she remarried and knowing that will help to find out what happened to her. Is there a source for looking up marriages during this time period? I know they were strong Catholics. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Z. C. Saffell

tgene2673 — 21 Jun 2007 2:27:43 GMT

I'm researching the Zechariah C Saffell family. Z. C. was a builder. He moved to the Eureka area 1920-1930. He was born in Arkansas 1854 and died in Eureka 1941. He was married to Lucy and had 1 son - Herbert Ray Saffell born 1891.

Thank you! tgene2673@yahoo.com

Dorothy Frae Prince Krausgill

krfrank — 8 Jul 2007 12:14:26 GMT

I'm looking for information about Dorothy Frae Krausgill née Prince, born 2 Aug 1918, died 14 Aug 1978 in Humboldt County. Husband, Children, etc.
If someone could look for an obit would be great.
Regards,
Kristian Frank
from Germany

Roy E. Mcknight in Canada and California

marleen16 — 2 Jul 2007 5:45:28 GMT

I am looking for any information on Roy E. Wiley(Mcknight) or Lucinda Wiley Mcknight in New Brunswick around 1870. Roy(my Great Grandfather) was born in Between 1875 and 1878 and orphand around 1879 in New Brunswick. He was raised by Lucinda, who might have been an aunt or sister. They arrived in time for the 1880 census in Humboldt County California. They didn't arrive by boat in any major port.
The family name is now Mcknight but that might the adopted name,not the one he was born with. He's listed as Roy E. Wiley with his adopted mother as Lucinda Wiley(married with no husband listed) in the 1880 census. And Roy E. Mcknight in the 1900 census. She is in the 1910 Census as married to William Mcknight.
I am spefically looking for a train passanger list, adoption papers, death notice,guardianship papers or anything that lists Roy's parents names and/or birth date.

Cole family from Eureka/Freshwater

DiannaDC — 19 Jul 2007 5:28:42 GMT

I am trying to locate family in the Eureka area. My ggreat grandparents Jacob & Maranda Cole moved to Eureka from Maine separately but married there in 1870. Jacob had two children from previous marriages: Mary Emma and Charles W. Maranda had two children from her previous marriage: Franklin and Clara. Together Jacob and Miranda had 5 children: Lucy (b. 1871) Edward Alexander (b. 1873) Bertha Leona (b. 1876) Laura Alice (b. 1878) and George Jacob (b. 1880) According to a newspaper article, their last child George, was in politics and known as Mr. Humboldt. I would love any info concerning this family! Many thanks.
~ Dianna

Celso Pedrotti

CarleneKlas63 — 11 Apr 2007 7:22:06 GMT

I am researching Celso Pedrotti, he was born in guimaglio Switzerland C 1895. He went to Humboldt and settled in Waddington, He married Assunta and had a daughter Francis, He died in 1977.
Can anyone tell me anything about Celso or his family.

All citizen of Arcata, CA

brockkenneth — 10 Jun 2007 4:27:35 GMT

I do lookups on Arcata, Humboldt Co., CA citizens with an emphasis on Arcata High School students, facility and staff. I have a database of over 17K names and it’s increasing every day. If you know the married and maiden names of anyone in this area please let me know. In Genealogy circles I think women changing their names is the greatest injustice to the woman and to researchers. Please contact me at brockkenneth@gmail.com Thanks, Ken Brock

Pacific Lumber Company, Scotia Ca 1936

Lillian — 18 Mar 2006 7:46:31 GMT

I am looking for historical pictures and employment list from The Pacific Lumber Company of Scotia , Humbolt Co., Ca. My Loveall family were among the many loggers in that era. Herbert F Loveall was among them. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.`

Svendsen - Zanotti

Dorothy Taft Howland — 10 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for any or all Svendsen or Zanotti. Would like parents of Catherine Zanotti born 12 Oct 1912 in Ferndale Ca. Parents of Max Lentz Svendsen born 8 June 1902 Ferndale, Ca. Would like any information on these two families.

Thank you for any help you can give.
Dorothy

Willow Creek, CA in 1900 Census

ichthus1 — 23 Oct 2002 11:43:57 GMT

Can anyone tell me what enumeration district Willow
Creek is in in the 1900 census? Was in the "Willow
Creek Precinct" ED in the 1880; can't locate it in the
1900 census. Have relatives in Willow Creek I need
to find without going thru 500 pages in three counties!
Thanks for any information.

James(John) Wesley Harris

khkmhkh — 29 May 2007 3:52:25 GMT

I am trying to get more info on my Great GrandFather, James(John) Wesley Harris born around 1831 supposedly in New York and on another census NC. He married an Elizabeth (Simonds) Cooksey. They moved to Humboldt County California. Had several children some of which married into Bagleys,Browns,and Wilsons. Elizabeth had been married prior to a Alonzo Simmons. And after Elizabeth died James married a Mollie. He also served in the Battle of Buena Vista, with Company E First Dragoons. My GrandFather Benjamin Franklin Harris, came here to Oregon and married Edna Luella Sunderlin. Does anyone have any info on this Family? And for that matter The Dragoons and the Sunderlins??Thankyou, Kathleen Harris

need someone willing to lookup obit - Humboldt County, Ca

geney4me — 19 Mar 2007 12:19:32 GMT

I am looking for the obit of Brett C. Cilley died jul 6 2000

Obituary: James Peter Luzzi

mlewis37 — 8 May 2007 5:18:56 GMT

Humbolt Standard Page 28
Thursday, Nov., 29, 1956
Eureka, California

James Peter Luzzi

James Peter Luzzi, 36, of Rio Dell, died Tuesday as the result of an accident while at work. He was born August 24, 1920, in Gualala, California, and had lived his entire life in Northern California, the past seven years in Rio Dell, where he was employed as a logger.

He is survived by his three small children, Jimmie, Larry, and Diana, and five brothers; Mike Luzzi, Rio Dell; Ed Luzzi, Elk, California; Aldo Luzzi, Fort Bragg; Leo Luzzi, Doris, California, and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and other relatives.

Rosary for James Peter Luzzi will recited at the chapel of Goble's Fortuna mortuary Thursday evening at 8. Following brief rites at Goble's chapel Friday morning at 9:30, mass will be offered at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic church in Fortuna, with Father John Healy officiating. Interment will follow at St. Bernard's cemetery in Eureka.

Transcribed by Minnie RAOGK volunteer mlewis37@sbcglobal.net

Harman/Harmon

mashburn11 — 26 Jul 2002 12:07:11 GMT

Looking for information on my gg-grandmother Rebecca (Perkins)Harman. Family said she died in Humboldt County in 1903-1905. Her son, Peter Harman, had Land Grants in Humboldt County in 1891 and 1897. Perhaps Rebecca was living with her son Peter at that time. Any help will be appreciated.

Grace Lee Case

violetberry2007 — 13 Mar 2007 7:03:42 GMT

Looking for ancestors of Grace Lee Case who married David William McVickers. Birthdate ? 1896. Family stories connect her with Grafton, WV.

Margaret McDaniel

KateNich — 22 Apr 2007 3:54:41 GMT

Humboldt county area to help save genealogy records. I fear that a fine genealogist living in Ferndale may have died by the name of Margaret McDaniel. The last posting I find for her on RootsWeb dates from 1999. Can someone please research deaths and obituaries to confirm if this is true and help me to connect with her next of kin. She is a very distant cousin but more importantly she has successfully uncovered valuable research from New York that should be shared.

Celso Pedrotti

CarleneKlas63 — 11 Apr 2007 7:22:32 GMT

obit - SAVELIFF, Hilda Elena Delarocha (1931-1999)

Nancy_Poppin_Posey — 18 Mar 2007 2:44:03 GMT

Times-Standard newspaper, Eureka, CA, dated 04/30/1999

HILDA SAVELIFF passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones on April 27, 1999.

Born on March 16, 1931, she immigrated to San Rafael from Mexico in 1947. She spent most of her adult life living, working and raising three sons in the Bay Area. In 1993, she decided to join two of her sons and made her final home in Humboldt County.

Hilda was well known for the sense of community she brought to the neighborhoods in which she made here home over the years. She frequently brought all the neighbors together for parties, community action, and other activities. Few business associates or acquaintances failed to become good friends. She also had a lifelong interest in education, taking computer classes and teaching Spanish to her neighbors and friends. She had a passion for gardening and the outdoors. One of her favorite pastimes was watching migrating whales from her oceanfront home. Above all, she valued time spent with her grandchildren.

Hilda is survived by three sons, John, James, and Daniel Saveliff; and seven grandchildren, Katie, Maddie, Julia, Michael, Mason, Morgan, and Kili Saveliff. She is also survived by her brother, George de la Rocha, and his children, Bonnie and Robert de la Rocha.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Saveliff; and two brothers, Daniel and Sergio de la Rocha.

A ceremony celebrating the life and honoring the passing of Hilda will be held at Paul's Chapel at 1070 H Street, Arcata, on Saturday, May 1, 1999, at 1 PM. Robert Talmadge will conduct a nondenominational Christian ceremony.

In lieu of flowers, Hilda and her family request donations be made to Hospice of Humboldt, 2010 Myrtle Ave., Eureka 95501, or to the American Cancer Society, Humboldt-Del Norte Unit, 2942 F St., Eureka 95501.

A Private encryptment will be conducted at Sunset Memorial Park in Eureka. Arrangements are under the direction of Pierce Mortuary/Paul's Chapel, Arcata.
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From my file:
CADI: SAVELIFF HILDA ELENA 1931 03 16 TREJO DELAROCHA FEMALE MX HUMBOLDT 1999 04 27 545423323 68
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Spouse: Alex John Saveliff (1917-1965); married on 20 Sep 1958 in San Mateo County, CA
Known children: John, James, Daniel

1. John married Teri L. Clark on 14 Aug 1983 in Mariposa County, CA = one child known, but no name
2. James married Katherine – no other information
3. Daniel married Angela J. Harte = Michael, Mason
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Updates are appreciated. Thank you.

Nancy Poppin Posey

Arcata obit. needed

leostar7 — 17 Mar 2007 5:31:13 GMT

I would very much like the obit. of Sylvia J. Montgomery, born 23 January 1931, died 14 April, 2005, Arcata, Humbolt Co, California.

Thank you so much,
Brooke

KOLBECK, BONDESON, CHRISTIANSEN, SMITH

June Kolbeck — 31 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

My husband's grandparents, Christian Nissen Kolbeck and Catherine Dorthea Bondeson Kolbeck, finally settled down and lived and are buried in Ferndale, Humboldt county California back at the turn of the century. We are looking for our lost third and probably fourth cousins! Mrs. Kolbeck had two sisters, Mrs. Jorgen Christiansen and Mrs. Louis Smith of Ferndale, California. One brother L.P. Bondeson lived in Metropolitan (California?) and the other brother lived in Montana. We would love to know more about our family.

Isaac Nichols, Cordelia Crismon, George Nichols, Fredrick Nichols

LGretty — 14 Nov 2005 3:31:03 GMT

I am searching for any info on Isaac Nichols and wife Cordelia Crismon. His obit says he was born in Baltimore, MD, came out west at an early age. He married twice in Oregon and once in CA. I have him born in a range from 1833-1834 depending on what document you read. I have his death certificate, two marriage certificates and many military affidavits. His death certificate states his father's name was Isaac Nichols but list his mother's name as unknown. He died 24 June 1928 in Myrtle Point, Coos, Oregon. Cordelia and Isaac married 28 Jun 1874 in Eureka, Humboldt, CA. He had one son, Fredrick from his second marriage. His first son, George, with Cordelia was born 9 Mar 1874 in Humboldt county, CA. George is my great grandpa. I have been told her was born in Arcata, Ca but would like to verify that info. From Humboldt county they moved to Smith River, Del Norte, CA and had 13 more children. I have copies of the census for Smith River from 1880 on. Cordelia Crismon was born in Maries county, MO 1 Jan 1855. She died 8 Mar 1931 in Myrtle Point, Coos, Oregon. I have her with her parents in Oregon in 1860 and 1870 census. In the 1880 census her parents were in Sutter county, CA census. She had an uncle, Archibald Crismon, in Oregon in the 1860 cenusus, he later moved to Humboldt county, CA. I would like any other info on this family if I can find it; I appreciate your help...Thanks

Query: Charles Johnston family Eureka c1884-1930

stuartglen119 — 2 Mar 2007 12:39:28 GMT

I am looking for a family of Johnstons who moved from New Brunswick, Canada to Eureka, CA around 1884.

They are:

Charles Johnston - born c.1846 New Brunswick. Was in St. Andrews, N.B. in the 1881 census. Appears in 1910 & 1920 census in Eureka, CA. Occupation - shoemaker. In 1930, he is listed as a shoemaker who had his own shop. Immigrated 1882-1884

Elizabeth Johnston born c. 1845 New Brunswick. Appears in all of the above census returns with her husband. Maiden name is possibly Colwell/Caldwell.

Their children are:

Robert Johnston born 17 Mar 1872, New Brunswick. Married in Eureka, March 17, 1896 to Ethel Florence Chase (also of NB). Robert & Ethel had one son Chester Johnston born 30 Sep 1898. Their family appears in Eureka Ward 5 for 1900, 1910, 1920 & 1930 census returns.

Otis Johnston born May 1873, New Brunswick. Otis appears with his family in the 1881 Canadian census in St. Andrews but haven't found him after that.

Hiram Justus Johnston born Sep 1876, New Brunswick. Appears in 1881 Canadian census. Died on 26 Jan 1875, Eureka CA.

Ethel Florence Johnston born Sep 1878, died Jun 1880, both in NB.

There would seem to be one more child, since, in the 1910 census, Elizabeth Johnston records herself as the mother of 5 children, 3 living. Also, in the St. Andrew's New Brunswick paper, there is a personal entry of Chas. Johnston and his daughter from Eureka visiting back home in 10 Nov 1892. Since their only known daughter was dead by then, it seems that the other child could be a girl.

Does anyone know this family?

1997 death - need obit, cemetery, or other info

stemmatis — 9 Mar 2007 11:56:12 GMT

California Death Index shows that Thomas Maxey Baughan died in Humboldt County 15 Jun 1997. (age 52)

Looking for any information located in Humboldt county related to him -- newspaper article, obit, cemetery record, funeral home record, estate reference (will or administration), etc.

Graham, Francis & Elizabeth Graham nee Glasson, Alliance

bettybopmc1 — 10 Mar 2007 8:00:43 GMT

Seeking descendents of Francis Graham and Elizabeth nee Glasson. Couple lived in Alliance (Arcata Bottoms)

Children were Nathan, Amelia, Robert and Edward Graham.

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Glasson was my grandaunt.

I have information to share. I am also seeking photographs of Elizabeth and especially any photographs that may exist of her father George Glasson.

Thanks in advance for any information.

VIEIRA

Reese95 — 15 Jul 2001 4:28:45 GMT

Seeking information concerning family of Victorine Antonio Vieira who married Maria de Jesus Azeredo, both of Topo.S. J. Azores. Son, John Victorino Vieira married Serafina Brazil B. 1935. This family was living in Humboldt Co. Ca. last account. May have gone by the name of Victor Vieira. Any info will be appreciated.ppreciated.

Lookup Offer

Ken Brock — 15 Sep 2004 11:54:07 GMT

Basic information on all Arcata High School graduates, staff and faculty 1906 to present. Arcata, Humboldt Co., CA

Arcata High School Yearbooks

brockkenneth — 20 Feb 2007 1:31:07 GMT

Hi - My name is Ken Brock and I attended Jacoby Creek Elementary and was graduated from Arcata High School. I'm an amateur Genealogist and do research on AUHS and Pacific Coast students, teachers and faculty for others doing family research. I maintain a database of over 17,000 names of students who attended AUHS between 1895 and 2006. This is my donation back to the Genealogy community where this type of volunteerism is common. You can also find my free service on http://www.genlookups.com/volunteers/ken.htm this web site. I have about 2/3 of the yearly Advance. If you have one you would like to sell/trade/or donated please contact me at my email address KennethBrock@shaw.ca Thanks, Ken Brock (Class of ’67)

Ocean View Cemetery photos

Deanna_Marrington — 4 Feb 2007 4:39:15 GMT

Hi, I am looking for someone that would be willing to take a photo of my Grandfather's brother's grave. His name was Lloyd Horten Preslar (obituary read Harten)b:05 Jul 1913 and d: 12 Dec 1970 in McKinleyville. He is burried in Ocean View Cemetery. (Lloyd's wife was Adele and his son was David who lived in Washington)The services were held at Paul's Chapel in McKinleyville.

Any other information would be also welcome. Thanks in advance. Deanna
You can e-mail me at ldmarrington@charter.net

obit - GRIGORIEFF, Paul Afanasy, Sr. (1919-1995)

Nancy_Poppin_Posey — 15 Jan 2007 11:33:51 GMT

From the Eureka Times Standard, November 8, 1995, page C10:
Paul A. Grigorieff, MD
Paul A. Grigorieff, MD, died at home on November 7, 1995, at the age of 76 after a brief battle with cancer.
He was born July 12, 1919 in the town of Blogoveshensk, Siberia, along the Amur River. Dr. Grigorieff and his parents fled Russia in 1920 during the Russian Revolution. Dr. Grigorieff’s father, a member of the White Russian Army, had been captured by the Communist army and was able to escape to Harbin, China. During the next day, Dr. Grigorieff and his other also fled to China and were reunited with Dr. Grigorieff’s father. The family lived together in Harbin, but lie was very difficult.
In 1927, Dr. Grigorieff’s father immigrated to the United States where he found employment in a saw mill in Scotia. After saving enough money, Dr. Grigorieff’s father was able to provide passage to America for the entire family, including Dr. Grigorieff’s sister, Jane Richards, who had been born in China.
During the Depression, the family moved to San Francisco where Dr. Grigorieff attended Galileo High School, pre-med at UC Berkeley and UC Medical School at San Francisco. He received special recognition and was awarded the Alpha Omega Alpha Medal and the Golden Headed Cane Award. He interned at San Francisco General Hospital. He sated specialty orthopedic training at Shriner’s Orthopedic Hospital in San Francisco. He served two years in the U.S. Army orthopedic hospitals in Wiesbaden and Stuttgart, Germany. After returning to the United States, Dr. Grigorieff was chief orthopedic resident at UC Orthopedic Service in San Francisco for two years. Dr. Grigorieff started private practice in Eureka in 1950.
Dr. Grigorieff married Galina Guz in February of 1043 in San Francisco.
They had a happy union, bearing four wonderful children and six grandchildren: Paul Jr. of Novato who has two daughters, Galina and Larisa; his daughter and her husband Kathleen and Dr. Patrick Joyce of Houghton, Mich., who have two children, the Rev. Fr. Gregory and Anne Michael Grigorieff of Eureka; and Nicholas Grigorieff and his wife, Elaine, of Concord, Mass., and their children Nicholas and Adrienne. He is also survived by his sister, Jane Richards, who lives in Poway. His dog, Lily, was by his side.
Dr. Grigorieff was a member of numerous medical societies relating to orthopedics. He was a Diplomat of the American Orthopedic Society and president of the Humboldt Medical Society. He also established and was president of the business office of the Humboldt Medical Association and Western Orthopedic Association. Dr. Grigorieff served as chief of staff for both St. Joseph Hospital and General Hospital.
He was a member of the Ingomar Club and charter member of Baywood Golf Club. Dr. Grigorieff loved the outdoors and nature. He was a member of the Humboldt Mycology Society.
Dr. Grigorieff wished to thank the Geology Department of Humboldt State University for helping him purse the study of geology. Their companionship and encouragement brought him great joy. Dr. Grigorieff also wanted to thank all of the patients he tried to help during his medical career.
At Dr. Grigorieff’s request, there will be no memorial services. He wanted to remind all, “Do not forget to enjoy life, its’ here only a day at a time.”
Arrangements are under the direction of Chapel of the Ferns Sanders Funeral Home, Eureka.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Geology Department of Humboldt State University; or Hospice of Humboldt.
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From my file:
CADI: GRIGORIEFF PAUL AFANASY 1919 07 12 MALAHOVA MALE RE HUMBOLDT 1995 11 07 567228039 76

SSDI: PAUL A GRIGORIEFF 12 Jul 1919 07 Nov 1995 95503 (Eureka, Humboldt, CA) (none specified) 567-22-8039 California
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Spouse: Galina Guz; married on 07 Feb 1943 in San Francisco, CA
Known children: Paul, Kathleen, Michael, Nicholas

1. Paul, Jr. married Virginia Arlene Dunn on 25 Jun 1972 in Humboldt County, CA= Galina, Larisa
2. Kathleen married Brian Patrick Joyce on 30 Jan 1966 in Humboldt County, CA = Gregory, Anne
3. Michael (1950-2003) married Mabel Guz – no other information
4. Nicholas married Elaine Unknown = Nicholas, Adrienne
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Parents: Afanasy Grigorieff and N. Malahova
Known children: Paul and Jane

Bettencourt family obits

azoreanno — 14 Jan 2007 7:40:54 GMT

Hi,

A kind lady found the obits of the Bettencourt that I was looking for. Thanks to her I was able to find most siblings obits after.

Mary Bettencourt, died in Eureka, Humboldt Co., October 20 1984.

Joseph I. Bettencourt, died September 24 1958 in Orange Co.

Mary A. Brazil, died February 1 1980 in Fields Landing, Humboldt Co. Husband Enos Brazil died September 12 1972 also in Fields Landing.

Can anyone find any of these obits??

Really apreciate it

Marcio

Doggett-Yarbrough obituarys please

sallyyarbrough56 — 16 Jan 2007 9:29:14 GMT

Could someone lookup the obituarys of George Doggett died 1/13/1956--Rosella Doggett died 11/15/1966 and Elsie Yarbrough died 1/4/1962. all died in Eureka ca. Humboldt county. Thank you so much
sallyya@frontiernet.net

Stage Coach Robbery

beryls158 — 7 Jan 2007 1:32:19 GMT

I am in possession of firearms used in a stage coach robbery which occurred on the Eureka to Garberville stage line some time in the 1870s. I would like to find out how it was reported and get some history on the robbery. I have some details but need some sources for searching for further information.

Can you help me.

Gratefully

Manuel Inacio Bettencourt (1942) and Alexander Inacio Bettencourt

azoreanno — 30 Dec 2006 12:19:46 GMT

Looking for the obituary of theses two brothers.

Manuel Inacio Bettencourt died September 28 1942 in Humboldt county.

His brother Alexander Inacio Bettencourt also died in Humboldt Co. July 23 1951

Any help apreciatted