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Zelpha Baker O'Malley 1895-1987

Mistdreamr — 26 Sep 2008 5:53:57 GMT

I'm trying to find the parents and/or siblings of Zelpha Marie Baker O'Malley, who died in Willits on 20 Feb 1987. She was b 3 Aug 1895 in OH. She married Charles Walter O'Malley, who was b 12 Jun 1892 in IL. I don't know when or where he died. Maybe there was an obituary or perhaps someone there knew her? Thanks for any help!

Rosa "Jennie" ISH died Dec. 21, 1922 poss. Mendocino Co.

Revae — 4 Sep 2008 7:50:06 GMT

I used vitalsearch.com for death record for Rosa J. ISH. The county number was blurred, therefore, I couldn't tell if it was Napa or Mendocino Co.

Would someone on the board be able to determine if the above individual is in death records for Mendocino Co.?

I tried the Napa Co. recorder and they could not locate a death certificate.

Many thanks for your help,

Revae

LOOKING FOR JOHN HENRY CHRISTYS FAMILY

jacqui11970 — 3 Sep 2008 6:31:19 GMT

Im looking for info on JOHN HENRY CHRISTY this is what I have:
JOHN HENRY CHRISTY
b.MAY 24 1832 in BEAVER COUNTY PENN.
d.JAN 31 1937 in MENDOCINO COUNTY CALIFORNIA
m (1) LUCY HUCKINS
b.1847 in ILLINOIS
d.1888 in MENDOCINO COUNTY CALIFORNIA
CHILDREN:
HATTIE b. 1864
DAVID H b 1866
JASPER JACK b.1872
MARTHA b. 1874
LORA ELVA b. 1850
RUBY b. 1883
ELLEN AGNES b. 1885
MRTYEN ADAMS b. 1888
John Henry,Lucy,Mryten,Jasper Jack along with other family members are buried in the UKIAH CEMETERY I was told that David H is buried in COYOTE VALLEY which is now LAKE MENDOCINO if anyone has info on JOHN HENRY CHRISTYS FAMILY THAT WOULD BE GREAT THANK YOU SO MUCH

obits in Ukiah, Calif..look up and send to me, PLEASE..FRANCIS family

terry in ohio — 21 Sep 2004 3:40:56 GMT

will pay for these obits or send me address of library and perhaps they could find them for me

Lawrence Francis...died Oct 14, 1954 buried Ukiah City cemetery
Louis Anne Francis..died Aug 27, 1997 buried ??
Louella Sue Francis..died Nov 27, 1981 buried Pinoliville Ranchera Cemetery (possible her mother also buried there)

there is one daughter living..Carol Sue, born May 8, 1948 (dont know her married name but has one child that was born in the late 1980s...lost contact with her back then)
I do have apic of Lawrence gravesite...grateful to person who sent it to me.....any help appreciated in finding her or these obits.....it would complete this whole line of obits, in this family tree for these generations..I am in OHIO and will never be able to get out there....sincerely terry in ohio

Carol Sue Francis (maiden name) in Ukiah

terry in ohio — 20 Aug 2004 7:52:53 GMT

searching for Carol Sue Francis (maiden name) Ukiah California last know place of residence her birthdate is May 8, 1948
we are first cousins...we were writing to each other back in the 80s when i was living in florida...i moved back to OH and lost contact with her
i know she was in her second marriage, had a young baby at the time
her parents were Lawrence and Lousie Francis and she had a sister, Louella that passed away in 1997 in Ukiah
woul LOVE to make contact with her again as we are now all the older generation
would appreciate any help or knowledge of Carol

Abarr

Janet Whitcomb Buckmaster — 21 Apr 2004 11:23:23 GMT

I just came across the messages about the Abarr family.
I'm from Laytonville and my parents were friends of Earl and Mary Abarr. I'm just wondering if there is a connection between the Abarr's you mentioned and Earl and Mary. They lived in Laytonville, on a ranch they took care of. Earl and Mary met during WWI, as I remember the story. My dad said that he was related (by marriage, I think) to the Abarr's. I think that Earl had a son and maybe a brother, John. Does any of t his sound familiar to you?

BRIGHTENSTINE DUNLAP HALLENGREN

BonnieGrant41 — 9 Aug 2008 12:42:47 GMT

Theodore Richard BRIGHTENSTINE and his wife, Anna SELLARS and children lived and worked in the Buck Mountain and Covelo areas. They married in Sonomoa County. They had 11 children; Rollo, John, Nettie, Mabel, Ethel, Elvira, Daisy, Harvey, Ivan, Elden and Frank.
Theodore had a sister Maggie who married Lafe DUNLAP and sister Henrietta who married S. P. HALLENGREN.
I have some information on these people but very little on their ancestors. I would like to share and compare information and learn more about them. bonniegrant.com

Rosetta May Conner Hauck Murray

vlang123 — 29 Jun 2008 6:31:02 GMT

Need Obits: Murray, Rosetta May Conner Hauck
Death 07/11/1913 Dispatch Democrat

Hauck, Frank Death 09/12/1906 Covelo Review
Hauck, Frank Death 09/22/1906 Mendocino Beacon

Murray,Isaac C. 3 27 1876 5 11 1964 Willits Cem. Willits

Walter Anderson 1785-1868 Mendocino Herald newspaper Obit ?

alexisb97224 — 14 May 2008 5:32:32 GMT

Anderson, Walter b. 8 5 1785 d. 1 28 1868
buried on the Anderson Homestead next to his wife., Age 83yrs, Native of Nor (the listing cuts off.) Who was his wife? Was it Clarendy Moore? I found a marriage date of 25 Aug 1861 in Mendocino County, California. Bk/Pg 1/12

his obit is in 1/31/1868 Mendocino Herald newspaper anyone have it?

anyone have more info on his family brothers, sisters, father, mother etc. I belive they are from Carolina/

(I also have 2 other wifes and 10 kids listed as his family).

Arrand Mendocino Co

Yvonne Hawley — 5 May 2004 10:40:29 GMT

In the 1860 census there is a Arrand twp. Where was this located. My Campbell and Beebe families are found there. They were living in the Pt. Arena area. Did the census taker make a mistake in the name of the twp? Thanks for your help... Yvonne

Cemetery Pt.Arena area

Yvonne Hawley — 25 Sep 2006 12:03:06 GMT

I am looking for the cemetery that is located on the Campbell Ranch in the Pt Arena area? That cemetery I believe might now be on gov. property and have a radar tower near it. In this cemetery is believed to be many early settlers of the Pt Arena from the Beebe and Campbell families and other family that married into these families. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Yvonne

obit lookup please--PLOPPER, Myron Charles died 12/16/1961

daninor — 17 Jun 2008 10:37:20 GMT

I'm hoping someone can find a obit for--

"PLOPPER, MYRON CHARLES 09/24/1877 ENGLISH PLOPPER M IOWA MENDOCINO 12/16/1951" from the Calif. death index

I'm also looking for a obit for Myron's son--
Charles Plopper Sex: M Birth: 27 MAY 1916 in Nebraska Death: 28 NOV 1981 in Mendocino Co., California

Thanks in advance

LEWIS

JLewis109 — 1 Jul 2008 1:55:08 GMT

Searching for HARRY THOMAS LEWIS or relatives of.. Resided Willits CA 1950's

Anna Lee Butt m. Joseph Colburn

jodythomson57 — 14 Aug 2004 7:21:29 GMT

Anna Lee Butt appeared in the 1880 census in her parents' household in Mendocino County. She was 13 yo at that time (b. ca 1867). There is a record in Mendocino County that she m. Joseph Colburn. I have not been able to find a trace of them after that record.

Can anyone tell me what happened to Anna? If anyone can help me with this, please contact me at JoThom53@hotmail.com

Thank you

Pomo Indian info

gmadams1 — 21 Jan 2003 10:11:31 GMT

Not sure I'm in the right place but thought I'd ask anyway. Where might I find info regarding Pomo Indian ancestry? My husband's gggrandfather married a Pomo Indian (b 1845- d. 1897) in 1861 someplace in or about Mendocino County and I'd like to try to find out something about her and her husband. I have her Indian name and the names of her parents. Any help anyone out there might have would certainly be appreciated.

Blue Jay Park-Simpson Ln Fort Bragg

Judy Jordan — 14 Jun 2008 8:03:43 GMT

Has anyone heard of a park called Blue Jay Park which was on Simpson Ln in Fort Bragg? I grew up in FB & don't recall ever hearing of such a park. I am familiar with Simpson Ln. As luck would have it, I can't find my Metzger Map of Mendocino Co to look at that. Thanks to anyone who can help solve this mystery.

Judy

obit look up request Herbert Maxwell and some help

ksweeneyct — 15 Sep 2007 5:48:19 GMT

Hi all, I'm hoping to get help with an obit look up for Herbert Maxwell b.1904 and died Dec 18, 1951.

I know it's older and may not be available online. If not does anyone know if there is a county office that records deaths there? I couldn't find the specific town he died in. Thanks.

Kevin

New Database on Mendocino County Indexes

pcarna — 20 May 2008 5:07:12 GMT

Hi All,

I have just posted the first, of what I hope will be many, installments of graduates from different grades in different schools throughout Mendocino County. At the present, this is all I have, but I hope to find more newspaper lists to extract and add them to the lists posted tonight. At present there are only 2504 student graduations listed. As I find more published lists, I will add them to this database. If any of you have lists of graduates compiled for class reunions and would like to have them added to this, please contact me off the list and we'll see what we can work out.

McDonald

Marisa McDonald — 12 Oct 2001 9:10:54 GMT

1) Interested in McDONALD - Thomas Francis. B in NYC in 1859. Died in SF in 1894. Buried at Cuffy's Cove. Was married in ?Bridgeport? in 1880's to Mary Jane/Mollie Ryan. They had 5 children with birthplaces listed as either Mendocino or Miller.

2) Interested in WALSH. Bridget Doud/Dowd was born in Ireland in 1833. Married Bernard McDonald in NYC. He died. She and two children (Thomas and Alexander) moved to California. She married Thomas Walsh in 1863 in California. She is buried at Cuffy's Cove.

3) Wondering where records of persons buried at Cuffy's Cove might be kept.

Inmans of Ukiah

BonnieGrosskopf — 24 Apr 2003 10:36:35 GMT

I found my great grandfather Nathan Inman in the 1920 Ukiah census age 96. His wife was Sarah Jane Pishon age 86. My mother used to say he died at the age of 98 so I am assuming he died around 1922. Can not find anything on Sarah Jane or where she is buried but did find a N.D Inman buried in the cemetry there. . His son Nathaniel Burt Inman lived in Bishop and died there in 1926. I know he lived in Redwood city at one time. My father Alfred Inman was raised in the Bishop area. I am still trying to find some info on my ggparents and would appreciate it if some one can help. Thanks

WILSON, Harland M., obituary needed

Jeffrey_Elmer — 5 Mar 2005 8:02:39 GMT

Hi,

I'm researching burials in a cemetery in Klickitat County, WA.. One is for a Harland M. Wilson who died at Ukiah Feb. 15, 1969. I am including the obituary from Goldendale, WA., but I'm also hoping for a photocopy of the obituary which appeared in this area. If you can help, on the photocopy please include the newspaper's name, issue date, and section and/or page # of where the article appeared. I am willing to pay a reasonable fee for assistance.

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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 20, 1969, page 4

HARLAND M. WILSON

Harland M. Wilson was born on August 31, 1888, at Springcreek, in the Goldendale area, and passed away on February 15, 1969, at Ukiah, Cal., at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 15 days.

He was united in marriage to Laura Ellsworth in 1909 and to this union four children were born. His wife preceded him in death in 1933.

Mr. Wilson lived most of his life in the State of Washington; he worked on the railroad at Maryhill for several years and the rest of the time he farmed in the Blockhouse area. About five years ago his health failed him and he moved to California to be near his children.

He is survived by all four of his children who are: Cecil Wilson, Orleans, Calif.; Mrs. Ruby Kinnari, Eureka, Cal., Mrs. La Velle Van De Vanter, Ketchikan, Ak., and Mrs. Marjorie Sinclair of California. Also eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces, and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be held at Knosher Funeral Home on Thursday, February 20, at 2 p.m.. Rev. M.B. Ketcham will officiate. Burial will be at Springcreek Cemetery.

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Thanks,
Jeff Elmer
Portland, OR.
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Bradshaw and Miller

JosephEvans413 — 29 Apr 2008 4:57:39 GMT

Looking for James Wesley Bradshaw who married Janet Miller on June 19, 1970
Joseph

Michael Robert Mardock 1958-1991

123gen — 12 Apr 2008 4:22:00 GMT

He lived in Branscomb, California. I was there with him, 1975-1976. He took me out of the California Conservation Corp. and I have memories of good times in Branscomb, with Mike. Does anyone have a picture of Mike? Maybe someone could scan a picture, or I could take a picture of a picture with my digital camera. I haven't been to the cemetery yet. I just found out he died, recently. I have one of his brother Jerry, from an old newspaper Article. There was one picture in particular, that Mike showed me, of him leaving home, for the first time. It was a beautiful black and white one. I'm a genealogist and artist. Donna, (707)367-5387 email: donnastreeks@hotmail.com

Ancesters of John Dewy Crispin

LewisBeebe93 — 10 Mar 2008 9:32:10 GMT

John Dewy Crispin
b. 16 Nov 1899, Manchester, Mendocino, CA
d. 19 May 1950, Napa, Napa, CA
m. Clara Cain Halliday, 16 Aug 1924, Ukiah, Mendocino, CA

John was my grandfather and I know next to nothing about him or his ancesters. I would like to learn all that I can about this side of my family. I will appreciate, very much any help that is available.

Richard Brown with Brayton family 1860 Anderson Census

bgolden1951 — 28 Mar 2008 5:52:58 GMT

This Richard may be my illusive 2nd great grandfather. One of his sons married Lucinda Brayton and the family connection has been thought to be over generations.

Please respond if you have any info on Richard or the Brayton family in the 1860 Anderson, Mendocino CA census.

Thanks!

HIRAM BEGLEY OBITUARY

karenafl — 23 Mar 2008 11:02:39 GMT

I NEED HIRAM PARENTS AND SIBLINGS HE WAS MARRIED TO MARY ANN NORRIS HE BN 1824 KY

Looking for info re Ellen M Mahoney and James H Tomlinson

Hollytom01 — 16 Mar 2008 1:09:59 GMT

Looking for Ellen Mary(?) Mahoney and husband James H Tomlinson, married in Oakland CA in 1869. Had several children in Point Arena, including Henrietta 1869, William 1870, Clara 1873, Ida 1875, Jessie 1877, Louis 1879, Georgia 1881, and Albert 1884. Only Louis (our ancestor), Clara, and Ida are thought to have descendants.

James H Tomlinson is the brother of William T Tomlinson, who owned a livery stable in Point Arena, per 1870 census.

James H Tomlinson's family may have moved to Santa Clara Co. about 1890. Ellen/Helen on 1900 census in Cloverdale.

Ellen Mahoney Tomlinson died in 1911 in San Francisco; name on death certificate as provided by daughter Ida is Helen Mary Tomlinson, father Andrew Stevens. However, current research indicates she is probably the daughter of Andrew Mahoney and Mary Carey from Ireland, and was born in 1848 in Lambeth, Surrey, England. The family emigrated to Boston in 1850 and settled in Salem (1860 census). Ellen was said by her daughter Georgia to have come out to California to visit a cousin.

Looking for information about this family during their time in Point Arena, and for more information about Ellen/Helen's origins.

WINTERS

mperrin681 — 31 Mar 2007 12:05:13 GMT

I would like an obituuary for Albert Winters who was born 8/10/1874 and died 10/2/1953. He is buried in the Valley View Cemetery. He was from Covelo.
I am interested to other of his family memebers also. Albert's Mom and my Grandfather were siblings.

willard

JeanTerMeer — 29 Mar 2002 11:02:39 GMT

I am looking for any family connected to the Henry Willard family. They lived in Hopland and had a large ranchin 1850--1970.

Brower families, Mendocino Co., California

PaulBrower35 — 15 Feb 2008 2:35:05 GMT

I do not know if I am related to this family, but I suspect that I am because of the provenance of most Browers from New York and New Jersey.

In 1880 I find the following Brower family in Pomo, Calpella Twp., Mendocino Co., CA:

John 58 NJ NY NY
Mary 38 MO Ger MO
Joseph 16 CA NJ MO
Nellie, 12; Lillie, 11; Conrad, 6; and Lincoln, 3 were all born in California to parents from New Jersey and Missouri.

Note that "Brower" may look like "Brown". I find documentary evidence, a WWI draft card, that shows that Conrad Edward Brower is a farmhand employed by his brother Joseph, and it gives Conrad a birthdate of 13 May 1876. The 1900 Census shows a "Courath" Brower in Ukiah... this can only be CONRAD Brower, as the 1900 Census also gives the month of birth as May 1876. Conrad married a Catherine Weldon (I know this because I can trace two of her sons and one of her daughters through the California Death Index), born in April 1877 in Kansas. Children born before 1900 are Ralph (25 Nov 1895 - 7 Jan 1961, Sonoma Co.) and Harold E. Brower (29 Jan 1898- 4 Apr 1965, Mendocino Co.) Three are born in 1900 or later: Hershel, 10; Lola, 8; and Bernice, 6 -- according to the 1910 Census in Ukiah CA. I find that Lola Norene Butts, maiden name Brower, was born 25 Dec 1902 and died in Los Angeles Co. on 2 Nov 1954.

I do not accept the Census as a proof of the place of birth to any specificity other than the State or country in which one is born.

I do not live in California. More detail will be appreciated, including Mary's maiden name and some definitive statements of places of birth and death.

Benjamin Dunnaway Vassar

Helen Vassar — 5 Oct 2002 6:34:25 GMT

Looking for any infromation regarding the death of Benjamin. He arrived in California in 1850,Settled in Sonoma, Gyserville, Cloverdale and Hopland. Married to Rachel Brown Vassar. Father Samuel Harris Vassar of Missouri. Many children. One son William Jasper Vassar was my great grandfather.who settled in Mendocino Couthy California. Benjamin disappears from records in 1889. Cannot find place or date of death.

Ethal Estell (Waugh) German (1904-1994)

pcarna — 2 Feb 2008 2:20:35 GMT

Ukiah Daily Journal
Wednesday, February 16, 1994

Ethel E. German

Ethel E. German, of Ukiah, died Monday, Feb. 14, 1994 of natural causes. A graveside service has been scheduled for noon Friday at the Ukiah Cemetery with Rev. Anne Dilenschneider of Ukiah United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at Ukiah cemetery on Low Gap road.

Mrs. German was born Oct. 3, 1904 in Ukiah. She lived in Ukiah all her life. She was a homemaker, member of Eastern Star, Saturday Afternoon Club, Iris Society, American Legion Auxiliary and a lifetime member of the Farm Bureau. Mrs. German was the daughter of the pioneer family Fred and Anne (Palmer) Waugh.

Mrs. German was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace A. German. She is survived by her sons Wally German of Ukiah and John R. German of Napa; sister Kathleen Kneeland of Ukiah; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are under the direction of Eversole Mortuary.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Wallace Alvin "Pete" German (1896-1978)

pcarna — 2 Feb 2008 2:15:50 GMT

Ukiah Daily Journal
Sunday, July 9, 1978

W. A. 'Pete" German

Graveside services will be held Monday morning at 10:30 at Ukiah Cemetery for W. A. "Pete" German. German, a native and lifelong resident of the Ukiah Valley, died yesterday in a Ukiah convalescent hospital at the age of 82.

An area rancher, German attended Stanford University and served with the U. S. Navy during World War I. He was one of the founders of the Mendocino Winery, a member of the Mendocino County Historical Society and was a 57-year member of the American Legion.

He leaves his wife, Ethel German, whom he married in 1922, and three children: Wallace German, Jr, of Ukiah; John German of Napa and Mrs. Ann Taylor of England. Eight grandchildren also survive.

Friends may call at Eversole Mortuary until 10 a.m. Monday.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Iram Mary Stewart (1934-1955)

pcarna — 3 Jan 2008 4:27:16 GMT

Ukiah News
Thursday, June 9, 1955

Funeral Services For Car Accident Victim Are Today

Funeral services for Irma Mary Stewart, 20, 199 Cleveland Lane, will be held today at 10 a.m. from the Eversole Mortuary with Rev. Celestine Quinlan officiating. Burial will be in the Ukiah Catholic cemetery. Rosary was recited Wednesday night at 8 p.m.

Miss Stewart was killed instantly early Tuesday morning when her auto plunged off Highway 20, 6½ miles northeast of Ukiah, and smashed into some trees, then fell to the ground.

After the wreckage was pulled onto the highway it required two tow cars to pull the auto apart so the body of the wreck victim could be removed.

Miss Stewart was born Aug. 29, 1934, in Ukiah and had resided here all her life. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Alex Stewart, Ukiah, and three brothers, Calvin, Alex and Harry, all of Ukiah.

Pallbearers will be Charles Mitchell, Norman McCoy, Jack McCoy, Clarence Lockhart, Donald Lockhart and Robert Lockhart.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Mayme Stewart (1889-1979)

pcarna — 1 Jan 2008 5:07:39 GMT

Newspaper Unknown
Sunday, July 15, 1979

Mayme Stewart

Willits - Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at the Anker-Lucier Mortuary for Mayme Stewart, 89, who died Wednesday in a Willits hospital.

A native of Indiana, Mrs. Stewart had lived in Mendocino County since 1948. She is survived by stepdaughters Martha Sallacci of San Luis Obispo and Mareno Skeans of Vancouver, Wash., eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death in 1972 by her husband, Ray Stewart, who operated the old Willits museum on Monroe Street for many years.

Burial will be in Willits Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Daunah Goforth Sears

Lynda Goforth — 26 Sep 2002 8:13:53 GMT

I am looking for any decendants of Daunha Goforth Sears. Daunah was the daughter of Millington P. Goforth and Sarah Ellen Edsall and born in Poonkiny, Mendocino County, CA. b. Oct. 07, 1880. d. Aug. 18, 1944. Married to Arthur Sears about 1900. Children were: Warren R., Authur Francis, Ernest E., and Mildred. Daunah was the only sister of my grand father, Jefferson Milton Goforth. Thank You, Lynda Goforth

Obituary Roy C. Stiving (1887-1972)

pcarna — 28 Dec 2007 3:24:49 GMT

Ukiah Daily Journal
Monday, October 30, 1972

Stiving rites set tomorrow

WILLITS -- Funeral services will be held at Anker-Lucier Mortuary in Willits tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Roy Stiving. Stiving, a former Redwood Valley resident, died at a Sebastopol hospital Saturday following a long illness. He was 86 years old.

A native of Ohio, he had lived in California for the past 29 years and was a retired Northwestern Pacific Railroad worker.

He is survived by two sons, Dewayne Stiving, Sebastopol, and Russell Stiving, Castro Valley, and by two daughters, Dorothy McGarrah, Sacramento, and Eileen Higgins, San Jose. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Interment will be in Willits Cemetery.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Bertha Fay (Strock) Stiving (1890-1964)

pcarna — 28 Dec 2007 3:21:33 GMT

The Willits News
Wednesday, February 12, 1964

Bertha Stiving

Services will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday) at the L.P. Anker mortuary for Bertha Stiving, 73, who died Feb. 10 at her home in Redwood Valley.

A native of Byron, Ohio, she had lived in Willits prior to her move to Redwood Valley 11 years ago.

She is survived by her husband, Roy, and the following children: DeWayne Stiving, Sebastopol; Elleen Higgins, San Jose; Dorothy McGarrah, Sacramento; and Russell Stiving, Castro Valley.

Two brothers, George Strock of Indiana and Ed Strock of Ohio also survive. Two other brothers preceded her in death.

Officiating will be the Rev. Dale E. Cundall of Redwood Valley. Interment will be in the Willits Cemetery.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Harry Russell Stiving (1928-1999)

pcarna — 28 Dec 2007 3:16:08 GMT

Willits News
Wednesday, August 4, 1999

Harry Stiving

Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at the Willits Cemetery for Harry Stiving who died July 28, 1999.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vonda Stiving, who died in 1991. They were married for 36 years. A former resident of Willits where he attended high school, Mr. Stiving moved to Castro Valley where he lived for 40 years before retiring to Nevada County. He worked for Pacific Gas & Electric for 32 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He spent his last three years in Alaska. He is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law Rob and Sandy Stiving of Castro Valley, and Darrell and Betty Stiving of Penn Valley and four grandchildren -- Alicia, Kimmy, Kelly and Kaelyn.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Vonda Ruth (Burns) Stiving (1932-1991)

pcarna — 28 Dec 2007 3:12:01 GMT

Ukiah Daily Journal
Monday, January 14, 1991

Vonda Ruth Stiving

Smartville resident Vonda Ruth Stiving, 58, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 1991, at her home. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Anker-Lucier Mortuary chapel in Willits. The Rev. J. C. Browne will officiate. Interment will be at Willits Cemetery.

Mrs. Stiving was born in Portola on Sept. 20, 1932. She had lived in Smartville for five years and was formerly a Castro Valley resident of 32 years. While in Castro Valley, she worked for 32 years as a registered nurse at Eden Hospital.

Mrs. Stiving is survived by her husband, Russell Stiving; two sons, Rob and Darrell Stiving, both of Castro Valley; a brother, Robert Burns of Anchorage, Alaska; and three granddaughters, Allicia Kimberley and Kelly Stiving, all of Castro Valley.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Foothills, 12050 Nevada City Highway, Grass Valley. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anker-Lucier Mortuary in Willits.

Willits News
Wednesday, January 16, 1991

Vonda Stiving

Services will be held this afternoon (Wednesday) at Anker Lucier Mortuary Chapel for Vonda Ruth Stiving who died at her Smartville home on January 13 at the age of 58.

A native of Portola, Mrs. Stiving lived in Smartville for five years and in Castro Valley for 32 years before that. She was a registered nurse who worked at Edan Hospital in Castro Valley.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Stiving of Smartville, her sons Rob and Darrell Stiving, both of Castro Valley; her brother Robert burns of Alaska and three granddaughters.

The family prefers memorial contributions to the Hospice of the Foothills in Grass Valley.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Elsie Enis (Giannecchini) Snyder (1921-1999)

pcarna — 27 Dec 2007 3:41:20 GMT

Ukiah Daily Journal
Thursday, November 18, 1999

Elsie Snyder

A memorial Mass for Elsie Snyder will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24 at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church in Ukiah.

Mrs. Snyder died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, after a long illness. She was 78.

She was born Elsie Giannecchini in Cloverdale in 1921; she spent most of her growing and adult years in Ukiah.

She led a modest and hard-working life and realized her version of the "American Dream" as she shifted from working to a vigorous retirement lifestyle of gold, travel and social zing over cards.

She is survived by her son, Don Snyder of Comptche, daughter, Joan Giannecchini of Talmage; and her companion, Jack Schlageter, of Ukiah.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Gilbert Snyder (1917-1985)

pcarna — 27 Dec 2007 3:37:46 GMT

Ukiah Daily Journal
Friday, December 27, 1985

Gilbert Synder

Memorial mass will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church for Gilbert Snyder, 68, who died Dec. 6 in a local hospital following a heart attack.

Officiating will be Father Ted Oswald. Inurnment will be Evergreen Memorial Gardens, arrangements by Eversole Mortuary.

Snyder, a native of California, was born Jan. 30, 1917. A World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, he had made his home in Ukiah for 39 years. He owned and operated Gill & Mac's Bar from 1951 to 1963. In the last few years, he had operated a gas appliance repair service. He was an avid golfer and member of Ukiah Men's Gold Club.

Surviving him are his wife, Elsie Snyder of Ukiah; a son, Don G. Snyder of Comptche; a daughter, Joan S. Giannecchini of New York; and two grandchildren, Robin Ann Woods of Washington and Catherine Snyder of England.

He also is survived by his mother, Frances Snyder of Orange County; and a brother, Harley Snyder of Corona Del Mar.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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ZILA ELIZABETH BEASORR

carlinchristensen — 17 Dec 2007 9:03:41 GMT

Anyone have info on ZILA ELIZABETH BEASORR who was born 7/4/1857 Redwood Valley. On 1-/1/1871 she married a JOHN T. MCCLENDON. Would appreciate info on her family and where she and John died. Thanks.

simpsons

jaksinann — 14 Dec 2007 8:50:59 GMT

i know of whom you speak please resond if you are still seeking answers??

Coralyn Van Pelt

RAHuber — 9 Dec 2007 10:28:33 GMT

Looking for obituary for Coralyn Van Pelt. Her husband was Clarence M. Van Pelt. She was his first wife. California Death Index has her death as 22 Sep 1969, Mendocino County. It's possible they were living in Willistis when she died since that's where she is buried. Thanks.

EMMA, JOHNNIE R, AND JP(DELL) SIMPSONS

jaksinann — 10 Dec 2007 7:27:20 GMT

I lived with all three of the mentioned parties in laytonville and willits california, mendocino county in the early 60s. Please contact me i too have alot of questions. thank you,

Simpson,s

jess1_1 — 15 Jun 2002 12:55:49 GMT

I,m looking for information Emma Simpson she died in 1992,
Johnnie Ruth Simpson died 1996,
J.P.(dell) Simpsondied 1994,
What I,m looking is any family of the before mentioned names.Emma,s husband was James Houston (dock) Simpson.I need to know if Johnnie Ruth. or J.P.(dell) had any kids.thank you
James Simpson

Point Arena Newspaper 1923

mhallett144 — 27 Nov 2007 6:08:01 GMT

Does anyone know the name of the Point Arena newspaper that operated in 1923? I have a obituary clipping from that time, but the newspaper identification is missing.
Thanks, Mike
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Clarence Milton Van Pelt Sr. (1908-1982)

pcarna — 28 Nov 2007 5:19:33 GMT

The Willits News
Thursday, January 5, 1983

Area Deaths

Clarence Van Pelt

Clarence Milton Van Pelt Sr., 74, passed away at a Ukiah hospital on December 29. A native of Crescent City, Mr. Van Pelt had lived in Willits since 1956.

He is survived by his wife, Erma of Willits; his children, Clarence "Buddy" Van Pelt Jr.; Ronald, Peter, Brice and Michael Fackrell; Mona Mae Smith; Deanna Johnson; Nella Britt; Joyce Crockett; Claudia Nash; and Virginia Fackrell.

He is also survived by his sisters, Bertha Beers, Bernice Cagley and Bernardine Kelley, as well as numerous grandchildren and two nieces.

Funeral services were held on December 31 in the Anker-Lucier Mortuary chapel.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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MATEUS

un65b631 — 18 Aug 2003 10:29:09 GMT

I am looking for any information on Fernando Mateus ( or could be Mathews) he lived in Mendocino for years and worked in Fort Bragg he was married to Maxine Allison and also to Mary Piquette. Also looking for information on Gozuino Mateus he lived in Fort Bragg he married Alise Frietas.I do not have any dates for either of these two men, they were my Great-Great Uncles. Any information would be helpful, Thank you, Linda Reed

Thomas J O'Neal 1810 - after 1880

mhallett144 — 11 Nov 2007 6:18:26 GMT

We are searching for information about Thomas J O'Neal, who settled in Point Arena in 1857. Wife: Malinda. Children: Caroline, Annah, Porter, Raymond and Margaret. We know that they were in Nevins Twp, Vigo County, IN in 1850. However we do not know the origins of Thomas or Malinda other than that they were born in Indiana. We also do not know where Thomas is buried, although records show Malinda buried in the IOOF cemetery at Point Arena. Porter remained in Point Arena all his life, while Raymond moved to the bay area sometime after 1880.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Michael Hallett
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Orin Johnson

SharonRippetoe — 5 Nov 2007 6:39:41 GMT

Seeking information on the cause of death for Orin johnson. He died Jan. 15, 1920 at Fort Bragg at the age of 14. He is buried at Rose Cemetery. I have been told that he drown in Pudding Creek so I am hoping that there may have been a story on the accident in the Fort Bragg Advocate.
thanks in advance for any help.
Sharon

Obituary - Ralph Elsworth Brown (1868-1947)

pcarna — 5 Nov 2007 3:49:06 GMT

Dispatch Democrat
Friday, April 25, 1947

Ralph Brown Rites To Be at Boonville

Ralph Elsworth Brown, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John T. Brown of early Anderson valley history, died April 19 at his home in Philo, after a brief illness. He was 78 years of age.

Mr. Brown was born in Anderson valley and with his wife, who survives, had the pleasure of celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary last December 9. Mrs. Brown is the former Millie Prather, also a native of Anderson valley and a member of another early-day family.

Of Mr. Brown's parents' family two sisters survive: Mrs. Stella Gowan of San Francisco and Mrs. Mary Lauchstedt of Honolulu.

Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock at the Green Mound Cemetery, Boonville, with Rev. W. R. Haselden of Cloverdale officiating and the Eversole Mortuary of Ukiah in charge.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Kate (Brown) Prather (1866-1931)

pcarna — 5 Nov 2007 3:46:26 GMT

Dispatch Democrat
Friday, December 11, 1931

Funeral Today for Mrs. Kate Prather
Prominent and Beloved Mother Passes to Rest. Funeral at Veteran's Hall

Mrs. Kate Brown Prather, one of the most revered and best beloved women of this city, passed away at her home in Ukiah, Wednesday, December 9, 1931.

The community has sustained an irreparable loss and mourns with the grief stricken family.

Mrs. Prather was born at Philo, January 12, 1866. She was the daughter of Dr. John T. Brown, a practicing physician of Anderson valley in the early days, and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown.

She was one of twelve children, all of whom except one who died at four years of age, grew to manhood and womanhood. They were men and women of culture and character and were known as a happy and united family.

Mrs. Prather attended the schools of Anderson valley where she later taught school for several years.

She was married to John T. Prather at Philo, December 15, 1888. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace, Cornelius Prather, an uncle of the groom. Five children, four sons and one daughter were born to this union. Three of the children were born in Anderson valley and the other two at the old Elledge place on the Ukiah-Boonville road.

The family home has been in Ukiah during the greater part of their married life. They resided for a short period in Potter valley.

Her husband, John T. Prather, died at his home here January 4, 1928.

Mrs. Prather was a member of the Kingsley Chapter, No. 58, O. E. S., and Cornelia Rebekah Lodge, No. 205, of which she was a past noble grand and secretary.

When the Lewis White Post, No. 76, American Legion Auxilliary was organized September 1, 1920, she was made the secretary and has served in that capacity during the eleven years of its entire existence. She has labored loyally and earnestly for the advancement of the interest of the Legion and Auxillary and the welfare and happiness of their members. She was lovingly known in Legion life as "Mother Prather" and the organization will be desolate without her.

Mrs. Prather was of a deeply religious nature and an earnest student of the Bible although she was not affiliated with any church.

She was a woman of fine intelligence, sweet and gentle nature, and was universally beloved. Her friends are legion, and the whole community mourns the passing of this beautiful character.

She is survived by her five devoted children as follows: Hale Prather of Fairfax; Harvey Prather of Eureka, Willis Prather of Oakland; and Frain Prather and Mrs. Ardis De Motte of Ukiah. She also leaves a number of loving grandchildren.

Mrs. De Motte resided with her mother and ministered to her tenderly during her long illness.

The surviving brothers and sisters are Horace Brown of Oregon; H. H. Brown of Mendocino; F. H. Brown, R. E. Brown, and Charles Brown of Philo; Mrs. Mary Lauchstedt of Woodland, and Mrs. Stella Gowan of San Francisco.

Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Elbert Holland this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Veteran's Memorial hall. Hugh Harvey will sing two selections. Pall bearers will be member of the Legion as follows: Howard Salls, Herman Runkel, Joe Figone, William Chessall, Fritz Eberhardt and Edward Michelson.

Services at the grave will be under the auspices of Cornelia Rebekah lodge.

Her mission in life was always to relieve distress and to lighten the load of others. She even bids those she leaves behind not to grieve for her when she is gone.

This message in verse to her friends was composed during her last illness.

"Sleep soft beloved," we sometime say
Who have no tune to charm away.
Sad dreams that through the eyelids creep;
But never doleful dreams again
Shall break the happy slumber when
He giveth His beloved sleep.
And friends, dear friends, when it shall be
That this slow breath is gone from me,
And round my bier you come to weep,
Let one most loving of you all,
Say, "Not a tear o'er her must fall,
He giveth His beloved sleep."
Kate Prather, 1931

Phil Carnahan
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Obituary - Frank Hayes Brown (1862-1939)

pcarna — 5 Nov 2007 3:41:25 GMT

Dispatch Democrat
Monday, June 19, 1939

STURDY PIONEER OF BOONVILLE GOES TO REST
Frank H. Brown, Good Neighbor, Called By Death

Frank Hayes Brown, 78, a resident of Anderson Valley for the past 76 years, was laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery Sunday afternoon, following funeral services conducted by Rev. William Hazelden. Eversole Mortuary was in charge.

Frank Brown, woodsman, rancher, a sturdy pioneer of the Lincoln build and stature, was a good neighbor in the truest sense of the word. Throughout his life he gave without measure of his strength and kindness to neighbor and friend and the community in general. He was a former Justice of the Peace in the township in which he lived and served as superintendent of the County hospital in Ukiah at one time. He was active in affairs of the Farm Center.

Brown was born in Napa, March 17, 1861, and came to Anderson Valley at the age of two years.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Hattie Ellen Brown, and five children: Mrs. V. H. Henley of Healdsburg, Mrs. C. A. Crispin of Point Arena, Blanche, Donald and Kent Brown of Philo.

Three brothers and two sisters, all of whom were here for the funeral, also survive, namely C. W. and R. E. Brown of Philo, H. H. Brown of Mendocino, Mrs. Lester Gowan of San Francisco, and Mrs. Walter Lauchstedt of Honolulu.

Phil Carnahan
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Obituary - Henry Holbrook Brown (1852-1946)

pcarna — 5 Nov 2007 3:37:18 GMT

Mendocino Beacon
Saturday, February 2, 1946

H. H. BROWN DIES AT ANDERSON VALLEY HOME
WAS PIONEER RESIDENT OF THIS COUNTY, AGED 93

One of Mendocino county's oldest citizens and a pioneer coast business man, Henry H. Brown, died on Tuesday of this week at his home at Philo in Anderson Valley.

Mr. Brown had reached the extreme age of 93 years, and his death was due to a general decline due to his advanced years. He had been failing in health for some months, yet retained his keen mental faculties practically up to the last.

Mrs. Louise Nichols, valley nurse, cared for him in his last illness and with members of his family made his declining days as easy as possible. In the end
he sank into a deep sleep and never awakened.

Mr. Brown's family came to California when he was two years of age from Iowa, where Mr. Brown was born at Rome on November 8, 1852. His father was a pioneer physician and practiced in Anderson Valley for many years. The family was among the earliest to settle in that valley and in this county.

When still in his teens Mr. Brown came to the coast and took employment in the original Navarro mill at the mouth of the Navarro river. After earning a sufficient sum he went to San Francisco and took a commercial course.

On its completion he returned to the coast and took a position at Whitesboro, then a thriving town, in the store of J. L. Johnson, an early day merchant. Later Mr. Johnson moved to Mendocino and established himself in the building now occupied by the Remedy store, Mr. Brown coming with him. He eventually sold out to Mr. Brown and the late Prince W. Gray, who formed a partnership and later moved to the former Kelly store on the corner of Main and Lansing streets, where they continued in business for many years. In addition to their mercantile business they also did an extensive tie business, shipping from Russian Gulch harbor.

Mr. Brown retires from active business some 25 years ago and spent his winters at his home in Mendocino and the summers at Philo in Anderson Valley, where he owned the original homestead taken up by his father on settling in Anderson Valley. Several years ago because of encroaching age, he disposed of his home at Mendocino and thereafter spent all his time at Philo, where his son, Arnold, resides.

Mr. Brown was a keen sportsman and greatly enjoyed deer hunting and fishing until he had to give them up. He was identified with the business life of this coast and was an outstanding citizen of the county. He had been a Mason for many years and was the treasurer of the local lodge many years.

He was married to Miss Annie Peterson, a daughter of Thomas Peterson, and early day ship builder, on June 3, 1885, and Mrs. Brown survived, as do two sons, Leslie of San Francisco and Arnold of Philo; he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Stella Gowan of San Francisco and Mrs. Mary Lauchstedt of Honolulu, and one brother, Ralph Brown of Philo.

Funeral services were held at the Cannarr chapel in Fort Bragg, Friday with Rev. Thomas Smith, of Mendocino officiating. He also conducted a brief service at the grave in Evergreen cemetery, where the remains were laid to rest in the family plot.

Pallbearers were Henry Swanson,Asa Bishop, B. L. Elliott, William Gibbs, Carl Enochs and Alex McDonald.

The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Oscar Story Brown (1850-1926)

pcarna — 5 Nov 2007 3:30:57 GMT

Dispatch Democrat
Friday, April 30, 1926

OSCAR S. BROWN TAKEN IN DEATH LAST FRIDAY

Oscar Storey Brown, a member of one of Mendocino county's oldest pioneer families, died in this city last Friday following an illness of several weeks duration. He was a son of the late Dr. J. T. Brown, and was born in Delhi, Iowa, Nov. 6, 1850, and crossed the plains with his parents and two brothers at an early age, making the trip in a covered wagon. The family settled in Napa county at first, later removing to this section.

Mr. Brown was married in 1874 to Nancy Windom and immediately thereafter settled at Navarro, where he lived for 20 years. Four sons were born to the couple -- John T., W. H., Fred A., and Charles A. -- of whom three remain to mourn his passing, Fred having died in Oakland during the influenza epidemic in 1918.
He leaves also six brothers and three sisters as follows: Charles, George, Frank and Ralph, of Philo; Henry, of Mendocino; Horace, of Salem, Oregon; Mrs. Kate Prather, of Ukiah; Mrs. Stella Gowan, of San Francisco; Mrs. Mary Lauchstedt, of Willits.

Among those attending the funeral from a distance were J. T. Brown, his eldest son, and the latter's wife and daughter, of Santa Ana; W. H. Brown, of Oakland; and Charles and his wife and son, Harvey, of Fort Bragg.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Elizabeth (Frain) Brown (1832-1902)

pcarna — 5 Nov 2007 3:26:25 GMT

Ukiah Republican Press
Friday, December 12, 1902

H. H. and Frank Brown left for Anderson valley Wednesday upon receipt of news of the serious illness of their mother, wife of Dr. Brown of Philo. The lady has reached an advanced age and it is feared that the present sickness will prove fatal.

Ukiah Republican Press
Friday, December 19, 1902

TO ETERNAL REST.

Mrs. J. L. Brown Passed Away on the 6th Inst After a Brief Illness.

Mrs. Doctor J. L. Brown of Philo passed to her eternal rest December 6, at 9:45 p. m.

Inflammatory fever induced by erysipelas and other complications, were the cause of death. She suffered much during her brief illness, and at the close her numerous family—husband, sons, and daughters—were at her bedside.

The interment took place December 8 at Greenmound cemetery, near Boonville. A large concourse attended the funeral and the many mourners placed profuse flower offerings on the grave. Rev. Thornquest of Boonville performed the funeral services.

The community sincerely sympathizes with the family in their bereavement.

Mrs. Doctor J. L. Brown, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Frain, was born in Rochester, New York, September 22, 1832, and aged at the time of her death 70 years, 2 months and 14 days.

The family, then consisting of husband, wife, and three children, crossed the plains, arriving at Napa city in 1852, and moved to Anderson valley in 1862, where they have since resided.

Deceased was a faithful wife, affectionate mother, an idol in the family circle, and respected by all who knew her.

She was most sociable, companiable, and courteous, and possessed the good and kindly, traits which ennoble womankind.

If there is a happiness hereafter it is hoped it will be her share.

Peace to her ashes. A NEIGHBOR.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - John Treble Brown (1822-1903)

pcarna — 5 Nov 2007 3:20:59 GMT

Dispatch Democrat
Friday, November 6, 1903

Death of Dr. Brown

Dr. John T. Brown died at his home near Philo in this county last Friday, Oct. 30, of a complication of ailments together with old age. Dr. Brown was a native of Indiana, born at the historical town of Vincennes, April 3, 1822, being at his death about 81 years and 7 months of age. He crossed the plains to California in 1852, and settled in Mendocino county in 1862, having resided for about ten years in Napa county.

He was the father of twelve children, and ten of them survive him, all of whom reside in this county except three.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Charles William Brown (1848-1941)

pcarna — 2 Nov 2007 10:26:06 GMT

Redwood Journal
Thursday, August 14, 1941

PHILO'S FIRST CITIZEN IS BURIED THURSDAY
Charles Brown, Pioneer Son, Is Called

Charles William Brown, a son of one Anderson Valley's first families, died at his Philo home Tuesday at the age of 93 and was buried in the Boonville cemetery Thursday afternoon, with Rev. Ginnette officiating and the entire community paying deserved tribute to the friend and neighbor who had lived an exemplary life in their midst for 88 years.

Charles Brown was the first of 12 children born to Dr. John F. Brown and wife, who came to Anderson Valley in the early 50's having first stopped at Napa, Sonoma county, and was the first practicing physician to locate in Anderson township. Charles lived his entire life in bachelorhood and was the uncle of Hale Prather of Ukiah and Mrs. Ardis Connoly of Eureka.

Surviving are two brothers and two sisters, Ralph Brown of Philo, Henry Brown of Mendocino City, Mrs. Lester Gowan of San Francisco and Mrs. Mary Lockstead of Honolulu.

Funeral arrangements were in charge of Eversole Mortuary of Ukiah.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Rosetta (Rose) Nell (Wallace) Perkins (1913-1981)

pcarna — 30 Oct 2007 3:49:37 GMT

The Willits News
Friday, April 24, 1981

Area Deaths

Rose Perkins

Rose Nell Perkins died in a local hospital April 20 at the age of 67 years. A native of Idaho, she had lived in Willits for the past 31 years and was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.

Survivors include her husband Ernest and daughter Lorina Hammond of Willits; daughters June Rauschklob of Santa Rosa and Elsie Kroskrity of Vancouver; a brother, John Wallace of Hailey, Idaho; sisters Belle Edison of Parma, Idaho and Betty Hayne of Portland, Oregon; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services were held Thursday at graveside, Little Lake Cemetery, with Pastor Dan Begley officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sleep Disorders Clinic and Research Center at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Arrangements were under the direction of Anker Lucier Mortuary.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

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Obituary - Sennie Sophia (Thompson) Nordeen (1905-1976)

pcarna — 30 Oct 2007 3:17:00 GMT

Mendocino Beacon
Saturday, December 8, 1976

Sennie Nordeen

Services for Sennie Sophia Nordeen were held Thursday morning at 11 at the Cannarr-Fairlee Funeral Home in Fort Bragg with the Rev. W. J. Forsyth officiating. Burial followed at Rose Memorial Park.

Born in Fort Bragg, Mrs. Nordeen was a coastal resident and owned the Tot & Teen Shop for 16 years which she operated before her retirement.

She was a member of the Business and Professional Women of Fort Bragg.

She is survived by her daughter Donna Rossi of Fort Bragg, two sons, Sherman Gummerus and Byron Gummerus, both of Fort Bragg, five sisters, Jean Roberts, Dorothy Hanson, Saima Wirtanen, all of Fort Bragg and Hilda Johnson of Santa Rosa.

Her five brothers acted as pallbearers: John Thompson, Matt Thompson, Arnie Thompson, Feliz Thompson, all of Fort Bragg, and Henry Thompson of Ukiah. She also leaves eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Memorials are suggested to the Mendocino Coast Hospital.

Tripp Obituary - Mendocino County, Ca

davezuber — 28 Oct 2007 7:27:52 GMT

Would like to get a copy of the obituaries for:
Kenneth Everett Tripp DOD 12/30/93
Cecelia Esther Tripp (maiden name Winton) DOD 6/13/2004
Cecelia was related to my grandmother.
Thank you!

Whitcomb/Howard Families info or stories

BeverlyShaffer39 — 26 Oct 2007 10:55:54 GMT

I'm wanting some info about the Orin Whitcomb,Wm H Howard families. I believe The Mendocino Historical Society may have info about these families. Any help would be apreciated
Beverly

Obituary help in Ukiah & Willits?

LLMSalsman — 16 Oct 2007 3:30:22 GMT

It seems that sometimes.....the more information you find, the more confusing it gets!

Could someone please help me with 2 obituary lookups?

Glendon Charles Glass
Ukiah Daily Journal, 2/18/2006

Sam Glass
Willits News, 11/2/2001

I am a RAOGK volunteer and always look there before asking anyone else for help but I had no luck finding a Mendocino County volunteer who would do obituary lookups.

Thanks!

L.L. Salsman
Kentucky

Marjorie Marie Glass obituary help?

LLMSalsman — 15 Oct 2007 2:01:00 GMT

Could someone please help me with an obituary for Marjorie Marie Glass, b. 24 JAN 1911, d. 23 MAY 1992 in Ukiah, Mendocino County, CA.

I found her listed in the Ukiah Cemetery index on a site by Phil Carnahan so I'm sure this is the right death date.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
L.L. Salsman
Kentucky

wife of William Sheldon, formerly of Mendocino County, died 1870

p8j8o8s8f8o — 4 Oct 2007 3:15:59 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Bulletin, Vol. 8, 1975, No. 4 page 123, Stereopticon column, from Saturday, 2 April 1870: Died in San Luis Obispo, Thursday, 31 March 1870, wife of William Sheldon, formerly of Mendocino County

Louisa V. LUCAS died Aug. 28, 1950 Mendocino Co. Need Obit.

Revae — 5 Sep 2007 4:50:30 GMT

I am seeking an obituary for Louisa Victoria LUCAS born Nov. 19, 1881 Placer Co., CA. Louisa died August 28, 1950.
In 1930 census she is listed as a resident of Stockton State Hospital for the Insane. I am hoping her obituary might provide some information as to whether she may have died in another mental hospital.
Her husband was Charles LUCAS.

Thank you for your assistance,

Revae

WYLAKIE, SINKYONE, POMO, MENDOCINO-HUMBOLDT NATIVE TRUTH PAGE

Honopoustream — 16 Sep 2007 10:37:06 GMT

LINKING ANCESTORS OF TRIBES FROM THE MENDOCINO-HUMBOLDT AREA SUCH AS THE WYLACKIES, POMOS, CHATOS, SINKYONES. THROUGH PROPER CONNECTION AND TRUTH IN OUR HISTORY WE CAN BETTER UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE!

Obituary - Horace Reddin Talbert (1888-1956)

pcarna — 6 Sep 2005 10:58:05 GMT

Ukiah Daily Journal
Ukiah, Mendocino Co., CA
Monday, December 17, 1956

Horace R. Talbert Funeral Tuesday

Services for Horace R. Talbert of Ukiah will be from the Zimmerman Mortuary Tuesday, December 18, at 2 p.m., with Rev. Albert C. Young, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, the officiating minister. Interment will be in the Ukiah Masonic Cemetery.

Mr. Talbert passed away at the Ukiah General Hospital Friday, December 14. He was born at Quincy, Illinois, October 29, 1888. He was business agent and financial secretary of the Carpenters Union Local at Ukiah, coming to Ukiah from Coquille and Portland, Oregon, six years ago.

Surviving members of the family are Mrs. Pauline Talbert of Ukiah and the following children: Mrs. Ann Davis of Ukiah, Mrs. Ellen Duvall and Mrs. Leitha Kistner of Coquille, Oregon, Mrs. Helen Gittings, Mrs. Ruth Pomrenke and Mrs. Grace Williams of Bremerton, Washington, Mrs. Hazel Rorabaugh of Black Foot, Idaho, Mrs. Elizabeth Wenger of Long Beach, California, Claude R. Talbert of Portland, and Ralph Troudt of Paramount, California. There are 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grand children.

Pallbearers will be Ralph Knutson, Matt Russell, Herb Pavlovic, Austin Hall, Joe Beard, Joe Lundeen.

Honorary pallbearers, Frank Barron, Harry Britton, Elmer Bruce, Frank Duboise, Tom Car, C. V. Harris.

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Arthur Garfield Mead(e)

diking2003 — 30 Aug 2007 9:08:55 GMT

I'm looking for someone who lives in Mendocino County that could take a picture of a tombstone for me.

A.G. Meade (Old Fellows Cemetery, Point Arena

Also, I need to find out how I can access the Point Arena Record to look up his obituary which is dated 10/7/1910.

Any help or suggestions would be grately appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Need birth record Garrett Lorenzo Stock

BeverlyShaffer39 — 7 Aug 2007 7:26:04 GMT

Hi,I need the birth record of Garrett Lorenzo Stock,born Willits,Ca Sept 18,1889 I am trying to find out his father's name. His mother was Georgie Andrews Stock

VonAhnen & Mooney Obituary help

gloliva1 — 1 Aug 2007 5:54:46 GMT

I am trying to get some information on a Catherine VonAhnen
who lived in Mendocino County. I know she died January 19, 1930 and is buried at Rose Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Bragg. I'm hoping there is an obituary for her too and would appreciate anyone's help to locate this.

I also know that her brother Joseph D. Mooney died in Mendocino County on 4/1/1914. I'd like to find an obituary on him as well.

ADAMS Relatives

shahaylah — 8 Feb 2002 11:20:39 GMT

I am looking for information on my great-great grandmother Maria(h) Adams b.1826, MA,d. 1873, probably in Point Arena, CA. An Obituary or death notice may help to locate where she is buried.
Also looking for whereabouts of James Harrison Adams, b.1820, VA, d.after 1870(?)

Robert Booth line 1604-Ezra Booth 1783

knevera — 5 Jul 2007 7:38:57 GMT

looking for any documentation that Rev.Isaiah Booth was son of Ezra Booth & grandson of Isaiah(1) Booth Con,Mass,NY. Rev.Isaiah also had brother Henry Booth they married Jones sisters.
Isaiah(1)wife Eunice, and children moved to Nelson NY in early 1800's.
Karen

Isaiah Booth

JeanetteBooth — 15 Feb 2004 5:04:32 GMT

Looking for information on Isaiah Booth born 10/19/1816 who traveled to Mendocino County CA in 1870 and was never heard from again. Does anyone have Isaiah Booth in their family tree?

Need obit for Mendocino County

KrystalPeterson51 — 28 Jun 2007 2:16:25 GMT

Hello
I would like a copy of an obit published in the Dispatch Democrat. The date I believe is July 9,1944 although the woman in question died in September 26,1942. Her name was Maude Hudson and she lived in Willits, Mendocino County,California.Any help is appreciated.
Krys

Photo: Old Signal Port Creek Highway One Bridge

Kenneth_Ratcliff — 24 Jun 2007 6:24:55 GMT

I am looking for a photo of the old (1930-1950)Signal Port Creek Highway One Bridge.

Signal Port Creek is about a half mile North of Rossman Creek and about a mile south of Slick Rock Creek. These creeks are between Anchor Bay and Pt. Arena on Highway One.

Mendocino Beacon Newspaper Obituary help

Kenneth_Ratcliff — 11 May 2007 7:53:37 GMT

Could anyone supply me with a obituary copy from the Mendocino Beacon newspaper dated 3/19/ 1965 for:

Robert Ashworth Barclay

Mendocino Beacon Newspaper Obituary help - Ornbaum

Juds2u — 14 May 2007 5:51:39 GMT

Thank you for your work! By chance do you have tomestone photos of the Ornbaum? Judi

Obituary - Kayoni Donna Zaccaria Carlson (1989-2007)

pcarna — 5 Jun 2007 1:49:28 GMT

Ukiah Daily Journal
Saturday, June 2-4, 2007

Kayoni Zaccaria Carlson

Kayoni was born in Castro Valley, CA on November 5, 1989 to Diane Zaccaria and Kenneth Caracal. She died on May 28, 2007 in Waco, Texas where she lived with Shirley Ceja and Leda Pena and their families.

Kayoni enjoyed life no matter what she was doing. For many years she was an avid roller skater winning National Championships in Lincoln, Nebraska. But she particularly enjoyed her family. She deeply loved her two brothers Armondoe Ortiz and Joseph Baca and her sister Shakira Paz. She had a great relationship with her many aunts, uncles, cousins and was part of the family of Merle and Janet Carlson for several years. She is survived by her parents and siblings plus great-grandmother Marie Gallegos, Aunts Christina Mitchell and Michelle Vines, cousins Vanessa Sisneroz, Eloy Sisneroz, Dominique Mitchell, Candace Mitchell, Alex Mitchell, Nicolas Mitchell, Tietta Mitchell, Kip Davis, Kayla Vines, Angel Baca, Gary Barnes, and Marisol Barnes. She is survived by many other loving caring relatives and friends. She is also survived by her pet dog Angel!

Kayoni will be available for viewing on Sunday, June 3rd at Eversole Mortuary from 1 PM to 8 PM. Funeral services will be at Eversole Mortuary on Monday June 4th at 2 PM officiated by Pastor Keith Miller, with a reception following at Vinewood Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 200 Wabash Ave., Ukiah, CA 95482. All donations will be divided equally between Grace Lutheran Church and Redwood Children's Shelter in Willits.

Arrangements under the care of The Eversole Mortuary.

Published in the Ukiah Daily Journal from 6/2/2007 - 6/4/2007.

Nunn, Kelly, Gentry

joyce_morrell73 — 21 May 2007 5:13:10 GMT

I am looking for info on the daughters of Silvester NUnn - Melinda and Mary Ann. Melinda mar. Rhodes Gentry b. abt 1859. He gives two different birthplaces in his data, Mo and KY. When and where did he died? Melinda married Harry Kelly and disappears - where did she died and when ? I have some info on her children, Samuel Gentry and Alice who married J.W. Oliver.
Mary Ann married Frank Kelly. Was he related to Harry ? When and where was he born and die ?
I have been through all the Mendocino county indexes and find only the marriage records.
I am trying to complete the family group sheets.

Drever, Vera 7/28/1933 Dispatch Democrat

rldrev — 12 May 2007 12:24:39 GMT

Cousin of Local Lady Killed by Automobile

Attorney & Mrs. Keith C Eversole were called to Woodland Wednesday by the death of Miss Vera Drever, cousin of Mrs. Eversole, who was instantly killed when a car in which she was returning from Los Angeles with friends was sideswiped by a truck near Santa Maria Tuesday. Funeral services for the young woman who visited at the Eversole home here a few years ago were held at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Another young Woodland woman, seated with Miss Drever was also instantly killed. the Eversole family returned here Wednesday evening.

obit look-up

gramps731_1 — 26 Apr 2007 7:54:27 GMT

I would like to have names and locations of surviving relatives of William Pavioni who passed away April 13, 2007 in Fort Bragg. Full text of obit would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for any help.

Early Mendocino County Ship Passenger Lists

pcarna — 23 Apr 2007 12:41:34 GMT

I just finished posting a copy of some ship lists dated between 1854 and 1857. These lists include the names of some of the earliest workers in Mendocino county. These men hired on to work in the woods and mill at Mendocino. The lists include the persons name, the job he was hired to do, his monthly pay, the name of the ship and date of arrival. See my Mendocino County Indexes site and scroll down to Index Lists.

Phil Carnahan
Ukiah, CA

Mendocino County Indexes
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mendocem/

Mendocino County Tombstone Photos
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~mendocem/index1.htm...

Garrett Family Living in Ft. Bragg in the 1960's

sumbodyzbrat — 16 Apr 2007 1:57:53 GMT

Trying to find information on a Fred Garrett that lived in Ft. Bragg in the mid to later 60's.

Ross/McCallum

tgamester — 26 May 2003 2:03:58 GMT

Hi
i am doing research on the Ross family of PEI Canada, and I am looking for information on a Christina Ross born Charlottetown, PEI Canada married Neil McCallum Mar. 11, 1872. her parents were Donald Ross and Euphemia Campbell. She also had a sister by the name of Lizzie who went to California to join her. Lizzie may have married a Webster Miller. They are believed to have settled in Point Arena, Mendocino California. After the parents died these girls lost touch with the rest of the family on the island. Any help anyone can give would be greatly appreciated