Plumas - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Albert ( Shorty) Anderson

KathyGIBSON91 — 26 Jul 2008 5:37:14 GMT

Still looking for my grt grandfather Albert ( Shorty ) Anderson. Believed to be from Sweden, don't know where or what year he came. He may have had a sister named Ellen. Met my grt grandmother Thisbe Louise ( Lula ) in Ca and they were married in Quincey in 1907.The wedding cert says camp 7 but I don't know where that was or exactly where he worked for Utah Const. Co and her father worked in the loggind industry. Her father was Daniel Allen. They moved to ID around 1910. While in Ca they had 2 sons Albert born 1/1908 and Daniel Vaness born 7/1909. Any info would help aia have hit a brick wall.
Thanks
Kathy Gibson
azgibsonclan@yahoo.com

Plumas Co. Query

Sandra Renick — 24 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information about JACK SOUZA who lived in the Greenville, CA, area in the 1940's. Also, any information about a PIERCE or PEARCE family living in the area during the same timeframe. A daughter of the PIERCE or PEARCE family was named Georgia.

Shooting of William Turja in Feather River Canyon help please

robnfk — 11 Jun 2008 9:33:49 GMT

Hello
I do not have much info to go on William Turja is said to have been shot while panning for Gold in Feather River Canyon . He was born in Michigan in 1907 and in 1930 census the last place I find him he was still living in Michigan.
Anyone know if there is a place I could look for death obit or new artical on this shooting

OBIT LOOK-UP: Claude Lewis Neer, 14 June 1978, Crescent Mills, CA

schoony156 — 22 Mar 2008 5:24:16 GMT

Family members seeking a copy of the Obituary for Claude Lewis Neer who passed away on 14 June 1978 probably in Crescent Mills, Plumas County, California. He is buried in Crescent Mills, CA. Following info applies:

1928 -Historical Newspapers > Reno Gazette (Reno, Nevada) > 1928 > July > 3
Marriage Licenses:
NEER-Bankus - Claud Neer, Crescent Mills, Cal., and Alice Bankus,Taylorsville, Cal.

Name: Claude Lewis Neer
Sex: M
Birth: 3 JAN 1901 in Plumas County, California
Death: 14 JUN 1978 in Plumas County, California
Burial: 1978 Crescent Mills, Plumas County, California
Social Security Number: 559-10-4278
Reference Number: 934
Father: Horatio Clarence Neer b: 4 JUN 1863 in Sodus, Berrien County, Michigan
Mother: Martha Jane Drake b: 28 APR 1864 in Michigan
Marriage 1 Eva Bridget Unknown b: 29 MAR 1901 in California
Thanks in advance to anyone who may be able to help me in this matter.
Bob Schoonover, Email: schoony@comcast.net

WELCH, Richard H. died 1996 - OBIT LOOKUP

momtravelfool — 21 Apr 2008 4:46:24 GMT

If anyone in this area can do an obituary look up for Richard H. Welch, I would greatly appreciate it. The father's name was Herbert WELCH from Texas and the mother's name was Ethel ATTAWAY WELCH also from Texas.

Bessie Lewis

terriharris72 — 13 Nov 2002 3:21:21 GMT

I'm looking for some additional information on my great great grandmother Bessie Lewis.
Bessie was married the first time to George Penman, to which Children were born:

George Penman
Mary Viola Penman
Charlie Penman
Lottie Penman

She later re-married a man of the name of: Walter Lewis
of which children were born:

Bessie Lewis
Zennie Lewis

Mygreat great grandmother Mary Lewis had a big house up at the ranch at Massack.
Massack is 7 miles from Quincy.
Massack is where she raised her children.

POW/MIA Korean War Plumas Co. SIMMONS

powmiadna — 16 Feb 2008 5:03:19 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Plumas County, California as his home of record.

Soldier: WILLIAM THOMAS SIMMONS
Born: 1929
Date of loss: June 15, 1953 KIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 212 families in California that have not been located. There is one family from Plumas County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (776 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Albert (Shorty) Anderson & Lula Allen

KathyGIBSON91 — 6 Feb 2008 4:06:10 GMT

I am looking for my g-grandfather who worked in Ca & married my g-grandmother in Plumas Camp 7 1907. I don't know where camp 7 was but he was working for The Utah Construction co I believe on the Feather River project. They had a son in Jan 1908, and another one in July 1909 while living in Quincey. I believe he was from Sweden and worked his way out west working on the railroad. Any info would help I have hit a brick wall.
Thanks Kathy Gibson
azgibsonclan@yahoo.com

Morrison family

shelley367 — 12 Jan 2008 1:05:16 GMT

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

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

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

1930 Plumas, Ca
W. H Morrison 1878 Divorced 52

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

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

Surname inquiry

Dave Hardgrave — 19 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

My Grandfather John Hardgrave married Amy Powers form Greenville. Her Mother was a Hamilton who married Carmack Powers. They were in and around Big Valley (now under Lake Almanor). My maternal Grandfather Herman Evans married Alma McKenzie. Grandfather Herman came from Tenn. Grandmother Alma's parents were John McKenzie from New Brunswick, Canada and Elvie Colby from Canton, New York. Any info. relating to these sernames would be most appreciated. Correspondence would be injoyable. Thanks, Dave.

obit - DOBRINEN, Anastasia Nick (Susoeff) (1894-1987)

Nancy_Poppin_Posey — 17 Dec 2007 8:28:21 GMT

From the San Francisco Examiner, Friday, March 13, 1987, page B5:
DOBRINEN, Nellie N. – age 93 years; died Tuesday, March 10, 1987; wife of the late minister Alexis John Dobrinen; born in Russia and came to San Francisco in 1906; loving mother of Mitchel, John and Jacob; grandmother of David, Daniel, Stacy, Janice, John, Nicholas, Linda, Mark and Gregory; great-grandmother of eleven.
Funeral services at Daphne’s 7 p.m. Friday March 13. Burial Russian Sectarian Cemetery, Colma on Saturday, March 14 after services starting at 10 a.m.
Daphne’s One Church Street
==========================
CADI: DOBRINEN ANASTASIA N 04/20/1894 Mother: KONOVALOVA Father: SUSOEFF F REST (OTHER) PLUMAS 03/10/1987 546-09-7425 92 yrs

Cemetery: Russian Sectarian Cemetery, Colma, San Mateo County, CA
Headstone: Single stone written in Russia

Spouse: Alexei John Dobrinen (1891-1970); married on 22 Feb 1912 in San Francisco, CA
Known children: Nick, Mitchel, William, John, Jacob, Barbara, Margaret, Vera

Parents: Nick Susoeff (abt 1867 - ?) and Hazel Conovaloff (1868-1954)
Known children: Jacob, Anastasia, Alice, John, Nick, Mitchel, William, Mary

plane crash

srcoleman — 16 Dec 2002 9:57:50 GMT

I am looking for information on a plane crash I believe occurred in Plumas county. The crash occurred on March 11, 1961.
Killed in the crash were 4 people including Richard and Bonadell Coleman.
Thank you
Steve Coleman

BIRTH OR BAPTISM RECORD LOOKUP-FRANK (LAST NAME)

tex61 — 4 May 2007 2:49:23 GMT

May 3rd, 2007 Thursday 9:45 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

You can email me at tex61@bellsouth.net

THANK YOU VERY MUCH,
KIM ROWE

Obituary of Fred Woodrow

pstempfly6405 — 26 Apr 2007 8:31:46 GMT

Feather River Bulletin (Quincy, CA)
Thursday, July 20, 1967
p. 12, col. 1

Fred Woodrow Died July 14; Masonic Rites

Masonic services were held for the late Fredrick Woodrow of Crescent Mills
in Souder's Chapel, Greenville, Wednesday. Woodrow died July 14 in Plumas
County Hospital, Quincy, at the age of 84. The deceased was born March 11,
18833 in New York and had lived in this area for ten years. Services were
conducted by Sincerity Masonic Lodge No. 132, followed by interment in
Crescent Mills Cemetery. Fredrick Woodrow was a life member of Prince Rupert
Lodge No. One, AFM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Golda, who died
May 10 of this year. There are no known survivors.

Obituary of Golda Woodrow

pstempfly6405 — 26 Apr 2007 8:30:29 GMT

Feather River Bulletin (Quincy, CA)
Thursday, May 18, 1967
p. 6, col. 2

Golda Woodrow Funeral Set

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Golda L. Woodrow at Souders
Funeral Chapel in Greenville. Mrs. Woodrow was a native of St. Louis,
Missouri, born there March 1, 1893, and was 74 years old at the time of her
death. She had lived in Crescent Mills for the past 10 years. Her survivors
include her husband, Fred. Rev. E. A. North officiated at the 2 o'clock
service, which was followed by burial in Crescent Mills cemetery. Mrs.
Woodrow died in Feather River District hospital May 10.

ghost town near blairsden

jackie jensen — 16 Jun 2006 10:49:42 GMT

has anyone ever heard of a ghost town located somewhere near the feather river inn?? or where i can get acurate historical information of that specific area??

NADINE VOGEL

Phyllis Bruffett — 4 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

NADINE VOGEL b: about 1943
Father: Adolph Vogel b: about 1905 d: 11-29-1955
Mother: Mildred Biebinger b: about 1908 d: 11-11-1955

From what I understand, both of Nadine's parents died in Portola,CA. Nadine would've been about twelve. She has a lot of cousins in the Proksch family from Illinois looking for her. I don't know if she ever married.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. School yearbook information, old phone numbers, addresses, etc.

Thank you, Phyllis Bruffett

Bucks Ranch

litt46 — 18 Feb 2007 10:40:29 GMT

I am looking for anyone that has a copy of the history of Buck's Ranch or knows where I can find it. This property was owned by William Wagner and Julia Haley. I have a picture of this place, but I dont have the written history. I know there is one, because I have seen it on the web, but cant find it now. Hope someone can help

Lovejoy girl grave north of Lake Davis

JimmiePowell13 — 9 Feb 2007 7:05:30 GMT

I came accross a small grave on the Beckwourth Trail North west of Lake Davis near Midway House with a stone marker "lovejoy girl" Does anyone know the history of this little girl?
j_powell@qwest.net

Plumas County Query

JimMarshall021 — 15 Jan 2006 8:53:34 GMT

Interested in finding information out on C.G.Hankel and his wife, Susie (Marshall) Hankel. They owned and operated the Hotel Quincy in Quincy, California around the 1920's. The information I have is that the Hotel burned down around this time. No one in my family knows what happened to the Hankels. Thank you.

LUZZADDER

Roberta Flittner — 7 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for informatin on Solon Franklin Luzzadder that died in Plumas CO. 11/4/1962.
I believe he was born 11/21/1894 in Oakland, CA and his parents were George W and ? Stokes Luzzadder.
His brothers were possibly Walter I and Ralph Eddy. They lived in Marin and Tehama CO. respectivly. If this sounds familiar to anyone I would love to hear from you.
Roberta Flittner
Genebuff2@aol.com

Plumas Co.,CA. Obituaries

BettyStinecipher84 — 26 Nov 2006 4:03:16 GMT

Does anyone know where I might find an obituary for Plumas Co., & what is written in it? If one of the sources is the public library in Quincy do they have an email address and would they beable to help? Would a local newspaper help? I 'd be willing to pay a resonable fee if need be. What years do you think that they might cover?
I live in Georgia,so I'm wondering how,if possible,could I find an obituary? Any help or suggestions from anyone I would be so grateful to.
Betty Stinecipher

researching Sierra Valley families of 1870s

Byron Spoon — 18 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching families residing in the Beckwourth-Summit-Sierra Valley region of Plumas county during 1870s. Of particular interest are surnames SPOON, STINER, WILTSIE, and GOBLE. Please reply if you have information to share.

Missing relative

Bob Schnittger — 26 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for info on Agnes Storey of Iowa who married Robert Schnittger of Wisconsin. After 1945 divorce, believe Agnes went to Keddie, CA where she may have remarried. Believe she died there in early 1980s.

metcalf beever johnson

billmetcalf — 24 Dec 2001 3:14:11 GMT

Looking for any Metcalfs that were in the Nelson Point, LaPorte areain the late 1880s..Also any Beevers in the same area.

search for ancestors

billmetcalf — 24 Dec 2001 3:14:11 GMT

Looking for ancestors living in the areas of Nelson Point Laporte Sawpit and the Taylorsville Plumas Co. Ca area from 1870 to the present

Cavalli Family

cpechal — 1 Jul 2001 4:50:46 GMT

I own the former Cavalli home built about 1906 in Johnsville, Plumas County and have some old photographs from the late 1800s, early 1900s of Frank Cavalli's family and also papers relating to mining claims. If you are an ancestor to that family, please contact me at cpechal@home.com

Mary Jane Heckle

Tim I. Purdy — 24 Nov 2006 4:16:02 GMT

Feather River Bulletin, Quincy, California – 13 February 1947
Mrs. Mary Jane Heckle, former resident of Taylorsville died in San Francisco the day following her 97th birthday which was January 24.
She was born n Quincy, Ill., in 1850 to Mr and Mrs. David Johnson. In 1862 the family including her parents, two brothers and a sister crossed the plains. Her mother died at Devils Corral just as the wagon train was entering California. The remainder of the family soon afterward made its way to Taylorsville.
On Oct. 18, 1865, Mary Jane Johnson, at the age of 15, became the bride of James A. (Alex) Heckle, at Huffaker’s Hotel in Taylorsville.
Their first child was born Oct. 16, 1866, but died in infancy. Following that, there were born two sons, Forrest and Claude, and four daughters, Irene, Salena, Mary and Alexandra. All were born in Taylorsville except for Alexandra who was born at San Quentin where the father was employed as a prison guard.
Following Mr. Heckle’s death the family moved to Red Bluff where a home was maintained until recent years.
Mrs. Heckle is survived by three daughters, Helena Davidson, Mary Bone and Alexandra Hoyle of San Francisco; four grandchildren, Mrs. T.M. Price, Mrs. Melvin Rynearson, Mrs. Godfrey Damon and Phyllis Davidson. She is also survived by three great grandchildren, Miss Shirley Price, David Rynearson, and Deane Davidson.
David Johnson, his wife Martha Rafe Johnson, Mrs. Heckle’s father, mother and youngest brother are buried in Mountain Meadows, (see http://www.citlink.net/~lahontan/archivelinks/MMeadowscemete...) near the Susanville Highway.

Plumas Obit Index

Tim I. Purdy — 8 Nov 2006 4:17:26 GMT

The death/obituary index for Greenville's Indian Valley Record for 1930 through 1951 is now on line at http://www.citlink.net/%7Elahontan/archivelinks/plumasobitin...

Plumas obituary

Ruth Arnold — 20 Oct 2006 2:43:43 GMT

I need someone to look up an obit. for Harold Fausett, b. Nov. 12, 1918 in Ottumwa, IA. He died Sept. 26, 1953 in Plumas, CA. I will reimburse any mailing or copying. All help appreciated. Thanks

Geney Familys

donnageney — 15 Jan 2005 3:45:44 GMT

Any information on Geney family's in the Quincy area

Crescent Mills Cemetery

Tim I. Purdy — 1 Oct 2006 5:03:33 GMT

Greenville Bulletin, Greenville, California – 28 February 1883 3;4
New Cemetery. A new cemetery has been opened on the brow of the hill west of Crescent Mills; most of the ground is already cleared off and will be surrounded by a circular fence. Suitable drive ways will be prepared so that teams can cross the ground in any direction or drive entirely around. The site is admirably chosen; water can easily be brought upon it, the soil is deep and there is every facility for making it a lovely place.

Albert Anderson

Kathy Gibson — 21 Sep 2006 7:35:38 GMT

I am searching for info on my g-grandfather Albert Anderson. He lived in Plumas County in 1907-1908 I know for sure. He married my g-grandmother Lula T. Allen daughter of Daniel Allen in 1907. The marriage certificate says they were married in Camp 7. I think that may have ben a RR camp he worked for The Utah Construction Co. I think he was Swedish but don't know for sure. If anyone knows anything contact me. They moved to Idaho about 1909.
Thanks,
Kathy Gibson
Mesa,AZ

Prattville

JeanneBaldwin — 6 Sep 2006 4:38:15 GMT

Looking for any information about Prattville in the early 1900's. The families of Patrick Lalor and Thomas Lynch lived there in 1902-03. I'd appreciate any information regarding what resources are available for this time period? Where would resources be found today? How can the Plumas Co. Genealogical Society be contacted?
Thank you.

Isabella Treleaven

Tim I. Purdy — 4 Sep 2006 4:36:27 GMT

Plumas National Bulletin – Quincy – 16 June 1927 – Mrs. Isabella Treleaven of Greenville, passed away at her home last Friday afternoon after a severe case of pneumonia. Mrs. Treleaven came to Plumas County in 1869 where she has resided since and where she has reared a family.
She leaves three sons and eight grandchildren to mourn her loss. Internment was made in the Greenville Cemetery.

William Kennedy

Tim I. Purdy — 4 Sep 2006 3:58:36 GMT

Quincy Union, Quincy – 21 December 1867 3;1 – Fatal Accident. William Kennedy, a well known resident of Indian Valley, was instantly killed near Blood’s Mill on Friday, December 13th. He was at work getting timbers down the hill, and was standing upon one which suddenly started, and he was thrown down and struck by another, which broke his neck and leg, killing him instantly. He was a native of Canada, aged about 38 years. Two of his brothers reside in this county.

Rufus Kingsley

Tim I. Purdy — 4 Sep 2006 3:52:08 GMT

Quincy Union, Quincy – 4 January 1868 3;1 – Sudden Death. A friend at Taylorsville, informs us of the death of Rufus Kingsley, formerly of the firm Miller & Kingsley. He was attending the Christmas ball at Susanville, and had left the ball room and stepped out upon the balcony, when he fell upon the floor and instantly expired. Heart disease is supposed to have caused his death. The deceased was a native of Maine and was about forty years of age. Mr. K. formerly resided at Marion Flat in this county.

Murdock McKenzie

Tim I. Purdy — 4 Sep 2006 3:36:00 GMT

Feather River Bulletin, Quincy – 28 May 1942. M. McKenzie of Walkermine Dies. Murdock McKenzie, mill superintendent at Walkermine for 20 years until he retired last year, died at Sacramento Saturday. Mr. McKenzie was a member of the Masonic lodge at Quincy. He was born in Nova Scotia 74 years ago. Surviving are his widow, Phoebe, and son and daughter and four sisters.

Tom Dorithy

Tim I. Purdy — 4 Sep 2006 3:14:53 GMT

Feather River Bulletin, Quincy – 18 June 1942. Last Rites Held for Tom Dorithy. Tom Dorithy, native of Quincy, was buried in the cemetery here last Thursday afternoon. Mr. Dorithy died last Monday at Loyalton following an illness of several months. He had resided at Loyalton for 20 years. When the Western Pacific tunnel in Beckwourth Pass was built, he was employed on the project as a carpenter.
Mr. Dorithy is survived by two sons, Calvin Dorithy and Lee Dorithy of Portola, and two daughters, Mrs. M.E. Keogh of Oakland and Mrs. Harold L. Beavers of Chico and a sister Mrs. Son Segur of Keddie.
He was 72 years old. His parents, Mr. and Mrsa. Sam Dorithy were early settlers in American Valley. Mr. Dorithy’s wife was the late Rose Becraft Dorithy.

J.N. Boshoff

Tim I. Purdy — 31 Aug 2006 3:00:11 GMT

Feather River Bulletin, 17 September 1936 1;5 - Almanor Resort Founder Dies. Westwood. September 17. – J.N. Boshoff, prominent Lake Almanor resort man, died at his home here Sunday night. He was 67 years old.
Mr. Boshoff established Hamilton Park resort 14 years ago, relinquishing it two years ago to enter the employ of the Red River Lumber Company.
He served as a colonel in the Boer War. He was a native of Orange Free State, Africa.
His widow and five children survive. The children are Betty Boshoff, Irene Boshoff and Bud Boshoff born the present Mrs. Boshoff and Deputy Sheriff Jack Boshoff of Lassen County and Mrs. Lena Crosthwaite of Praetonia, South Africa.
Funeral services were held here Tuesday afternoon.

John A. Benner

Tim I. Purdy — 28 Aug 2006 3:11:57 GMT

Plumas National, Quincy, California – 6 February 1886
Funeral of John A. Benner. – The funeral of John A. Benner took place yesterday at Vina from the residence of his brother Henry. There was a large attendance. His wife died at Lovelock, Butte County, about three years ago, and there are four children left, three girls and one boy. His aged parents, Jacob and Elizabeth Benner, are both living and reside at Prattville. This is a severe loss to them and they have our sincere sympathy in their loss.—Chico Enterprise

Joseph Edward Remick

Tim I. Purdy — 28 Aug 2006 2:43:07 GMT

Feather River Bulletin, Quincy, California – 3 December 1936
Ned Remick Dies Suddenly. Joseph Edward “Ned” Remick, member of a prominent Plumas county family died at Berkeley at a 8 o’clock last night.
Mr. Remick has been in the hospital one week.Death was attributed to heart failure.
His brother, L.C. Remick of Quincy, went to Berkeley Monday to be with him.
Ned Remick was born at Taylorsville in November of 1867, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bruce Remick, pioneer settlers of Indian Valley. He was the oldest of four brothers.
On Oct. 9, 1898 he married Edna Lenora Elam of Prattville. One daughter, Enid, now Mrs. Chas. Wallis, of San Francisco was born to this union.
Besides the widow and daughter, Mr. Remick is survived by two grandchildren, Nancy and Patsy Wallis, three brothers, L.C. Remick of Quincy, R.T. Remick of Taylorsville and R.M. Remick of Minden.
Employed by the Curtis Collins Holbrook and Wheeler timber interests for over 30 years, Mr. Remick enjoyed a wide acquaintance in the lumber business and was highly respected for his fine character and personal charm.
Services are to be held at the Chapel of the Oaks at Oakland tomorrow afternoon at 3:30.

Edna Lenore Remick

Tim I. Purdy — 29 Aug 2006 8:48:11 GMT

Feather River Bulletin, Quincy, California – 2 November 1939 6;6
Funeral Services were conducted at 2 o’clock this afternoon for Edna Lenore Remick, a native of historic Prattville.
Mrs. Remick had resided with her sister, Mrs. L.C.Remick, since her husband, J.E. Remck died nearly three years. She was taken ill last Wednesday night and died Tuesday morning at 2:15 following a heart attack.
Mrs. Remick was one of three daughters of the late A.M. Elam who married three brothers named Remick. The other sister, Grace, wife of Robt. Remick of Minden, Nev., died three years ago, a few months before J.E. Remick died.
Surviving besides Mrs. L.C. (Gertrude) Remick, are two brothers, A.M. Elam of Eureka and Capt. A.W. Elam of Crannell, Humboldt county. There is also a daughter, Mrs. Enid Wallace of San Francisco and two grandchildren, Patsy and Nancy.
A.M. Elam, father of Edna Lenore, came to Prattville when he was a small boy with his father, the late Dr. Willard Pratt. Prattville was named for the latter.
The Remick family was one of the early settlers of Indian Valley and following her marriage to Ned Remick, Lenore resided at Taylorsville for several years. Her daughter, Edna, was born there and finished grammar school at Taylorsville.
Mr. Remick was interested in mining at the time. After the family moved to Oakland, he became associated with the Curtis & Collins timber interests and was chief scaler on the Wolf Creek Timber Co. operation for several years before he died.

Augustus M. Elam

Tim I. Purdy — 25 Aug 2006 4:46:28 GMT

Plumas National, Quincy – 8 June 1889 – Death of A.M. Elam. It becomes so painfully to chronicle the death of an old friend, Augustus M. Elam, which occurred very suddenly at Prattville, Tuesday afternoon. A dispatch from Meadow View says that Mr. Elam started deer hunting a few days ago. Being attacked by a ill, he returned home and felt much better.
On Tuesday morning he was taken by a severe pain in his stomach, but relief from a dose of Jamaica ginger. Just previous to his dearth he was turning clothes wringer, thus assisting his daughter in washing. She went out to hang a few pieces of clothes. Returning, she found her father lying dead on the lounge.
Mr. Elam’s sudden taking away, is a surprise to his friends. Heart trouble is supposed to have been the cause, though he was not generally known that he was subject to such troubles. His death is a sad blow to his wife and four children. For twenty-four years we have been intimately acquainted with the deceased. In all of the walks of life, he has been an honorable and respected citizen, a kind husband and father revered by is family. In their sad bereavement, the wife and children, have the sympathy of their neighbors and old acquaintances. Mrs. S.H. Pratt, mother-in-law of the deceased, arrives in Prattville today noon from Chico and the funeral will take place at 2 P.M. – Greenville Bulletin, June 5th.

Lee Summer

Tim I. Purdy — 19 Aug 2006 2:08:05 GMT

Lassen Advocate, Susanville, California – 26 April 1918
Former Lassen County Man Dies in Sacramento
Lee Summers, a man well known in this valley passed away on the 20th at a Sacramento hospital, following at attack of pneumonia. The remains were shipped to this valley last Wednesday, internment being made in the Janesville cemetery, yesterday, Rev. Sims of Susanville officiating.
Deceased was aged 43 years and a native of California. He is survived by two children, a boy and a girl, two sisters, Mrs. Fred Mattison and Mrs. George Woodstock, both of Standish, besides other relatives in various parts of the State.

Grace Elam Remick

Tim I. Purdy — 19 Aug 2006 1:55:56 GMT

Feather River Bulletin, Quincy – 2 July 1936 – Mrs. Grace Elam Remick of Oakland, passed away Friday at Wells, Nevada.
Mrs. Remick had been ill for some time. Pneumonia was the immediate cause of death.
A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Elam of Prattville. Mrs. Remick was born there August 9, 1884. She had two of her sisters married three brothers of the prominent Remick family.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Remick is survived by two sons, Lloyd Remick of Coalinga and Dannie Remick of Berkeley and two daughters, Mrs. Elsa Odermatt of Wells and Mrs. Joyce Frug of Berkeley.
There are two sisters, Mrs. L.C. Remick of Quincy and Mrs. J.E. Remick of Oakland, and her brothers, A.M. Elam of Eureka and A.W. Elam of Crannel, Calif.
Funeral services were conducted at Reno Monday, with internment in the Masonic Cemetery by the side of Mrs. Remick’s late daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Oram.

Willard Pratt

Tim I. Purdy — 19 Aug 2006 1:50:58 GMT

Feather River Bulletin, Quincy – 17 September 1936 1;2 – Plumas Pioneer’s Grandson Expires – Willard Pratt, after whose grandfather the town of Prattville was named, died at Porterville last Wednesday. He was a cousin of Mrs. L.C. Remick of Quincy. He was born at Prattville 55 years ago.

Margaret Droege

Tim I. Purdy — 17 Aug 2006 2:09:52 GMT

Feather River Bulletin, Quincy – 14 March 1935 1;1 – Julia Hardgrave Passes Away. Plumas county lost another of its fast diminishing list of pioneers early yesterday morning with the death, at the age of 78, of Mrs. Juliet Hardgrave—more frequently called Mrs. “Julia” Hardgrave—at the home of her son, John Hardgrave in Taylorsville.
Born in Illinois in 1854, she came to California in 1864 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cottingham, who settled in Indian Valley near Taylorsville.
In 1880 she married William Hardgrave of Taylorsville. Four children were born to this union, three of whom survive the mother. They are John Hardgrave of Taylorsville, Dr. Lloyd Hardgrave of San Francisco and Philip Hardgrave of Quincy. The other child, a daughter, died in infancy.
Mrs. Hardgrave was a home-loving woman who devoted her life to her family.
Internment will take place in the Taylorsville cemetery tomorrow afternoon.

Julia Hardgrave

Tim I. Purdy — 17 Aug 2006 1:55:11 GMT

Eva Benner Phillips

Tim I. Purdy — 16 Aug 2006 5:13:31 GMT

Plumas National Bulletin, Quincy, 29 November 1917 7;1 – Old Time Resident of Prattville Dies. Mrs. Eva Donaldson Phillips, who died in Sacramento Tuesday at the home of her son, Henry W. Benner, was former resident of Prattville, and well known in Butte and Plumas Counties, says the Chico Record.
Born in Terre Haute, Ind., sixty-seven year ago, and came to California as a child, and settled in Prattville. She married William W. Benner, member of a pioneer Butte County family. Benner died in 1890. Several years later she married the late J.B. Phillips.
Mrs. Phillips moved to Sacramento in 1910. The deceased was the mother of Henry W. and Albert A. Benner, Mrs. W.E. Cogswell, Mrs. L.F. Coghill and Mrs. C.E. McLaughlin, and grandmother of Lieutenant C.P. McLaughlin, now in training at Camp Lewis; Eunice E. McLaughlin and Elizabeth Coghill.
Funeral services were of a private nature were held Thursday afternoon, internment being in St. Joseph Cemetery in Sacramento.

Abel Bunnell

Tim I. Purdy — 16 Aug 2006 4:17:27 GMT

Plumas National Bulletin, Quincy 23 March 1916 2;1 – Abel Bunnell Has Passed Away. Abel Bunnell, a former resident of Big Meadows, Plumas County, passed away at his home in Susanville, Wednesday of last week at the ripe age of 72 years. His death was due a physical decline following injuries which he sustained in an accident occurring several months ago.
Deceased was a native of New York, where he was born January 1, 1844. During the Civil War he served in the ranks of the Union Army and played his part in preserving the integrity of our national government. He came to Big Meadows, Plumas Cunty in the late seventies, where his brother the late L.W. Bunnell, was then residing, and for some years he was engaged in the butchering business. A few years thereafter he was united in marriage with Miss Ella Stockton, eldest daughter of the late Clay Stockton, and after the latter’s death he took charge of the Stockton mill and engaged in the lumber business for awhile. He then went to Susanville, following carpentering and lumbering for several years, when he became a member of the Lassen Electric Company, in the business of which he continued to the time of his death.
Abel Bunnell leaves to mourn his loss, a widow and one daughter, Mrs. A.R. Jensen, an older daughter, Florence Bunnell, having been accidentally killed by the overturning of a buggy on the road from the Stockton mill to Susanville many years ago.
Deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity and his funeral was held last Friday under the auspices of Lassen Lodge No. 149 F & AM.

Ada Isabelle Hamilton Powers

Tim I. Purdy — 16 Aug 2006 3:44:39 GMT

Plumas National Bulletin, Quincy - 29 March 1923 1;6 – Plumas Daughter Goes to Final Rest in Great Beyond, Funeral Services, followed by burial in the Taylorsville Cemetery were held Thursday afternoon, March 22, for Mrs. Isabelle Powers who died March 20, 1923, following an illness of approximately three years. The services were attended by many relatives and friends from all parts of the valley.
Ada Isabelle Hamilton Powers was born at Big Meadows, Plumas County, March 6, 1859. Her education was gained in the schools of the County and she resided at home until her marriage November 25, 1880 to Carmack Powers.
To this union were born seven children, two sons and five daughters, all of whom were in attendance at the bedside of their mother, when death came, except Alida, who was kept away by illness.
In addition to the children, who are Walter and Wallace Powers, Mrs. Sadie Stark, Mrs. Rachel Kelley and Mrs. Amy Hardgrave of Taylorsville, Mrs. Alida Edson of Susanville and Mrs. Fay Bouchard of Palermo, Mrs. Powers is survived by her husband and four sisters, Mrs. Etta Becraft of Sacramento, Mrs. Mattie Thatcher of Redding, Mrs. Amy Overmeyer of Merced and Mrs. Josie Webb of Chico, and twelve grandchildren.
Mrs. Powers was a faithful wife, an unselfish and sacrificing mother, and a loving sister.
Fond and tender memories of her loving kindness will long linger in the hearts of those who were dear to her. Staunch and true in her ideals of friendship she was ever ready to defend the cause of a friend.
During the three years of her sufferings, she had builded a monument of patience and faith that will always gleam in the memory of her friends.
In her passing, the town has lot an ardent admirer of its beauty. And as we laid her away among the little first overlooking the town, we asked that her rest be deep and sweet. We commend her to our God, be radiant and beautiful.

Annie Pratt Elam Haun

Tim I. Purdy — 16 Aug 2006 12:26:41 GMT

Plumas National Bulletin, Quincy, California – 15 April 1926
Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.C. Remick, at Quincy, California, April 8, 1926, Mrs. Annie Elam Haun, Born June 22, [no year provided], in Madison, Wisconsin.
With her parents, the late Dr. Willard M. Pratt, and Sarah H. Pratt and two sisters, who later became Mrs. Emily Benner and Mrs. C/J. Sommer, the family came to California in 1859 via the Isthmus, and remained for a time at Colusa and in the vicinity of Chico. In 1876 they moved to Plumas County and founded the town of Prattville in Big Meadows, now beneath the waters of Lake Almanor.
She was first married to Augustus M. Elam in 1868, who died in 1889. Six children were born to them in the home at Prattville, of whom two sons, Capt. Arthur W. Elam and Augustus M. Elam, both of Crannell, California, and three daughters, Mrs. Elnore Remick of Oakland, and Mrs. Gertrude Remick and Mrs. Grace Remick both of Quincy, survive her. Also a sister, Mrs. C.J. Sommer of Chico and a brother, Thomas Pratt of Porterville, California.
Another sister, Mrs. Mattie Landis, wife of the late Dr. A.J. Landis of Chico, by an unusual coincidence, passed away at her home in Chico, but a few hours before.
In 1896, Mrs. Elam was married to the late Hon. David L. Haun, pioneer attorney of Plumas County, who died in 1914. Since his death and until her late illness, Mrs. Haun had made a home for her son Gus, and grandson, little Edward Elam.
The funeral, at which Rev. E.L. Fisher officiated was held from the Greenville Community Church, in the affairs of which Mrs. Haun was always greatly interested, and an ever ready and willing worker. The large attendance of friends ad relatives from far and near and the beautiful appointments of the service, bespoke the respect and love felt by all. Internment was in the Greenville Cemetery, beside the body of her late husband.

Edward Russell Drake

Tim I. Purdy — 15 Aug 2006 11:09:16 GMT

Oscar Rodgers

Tim I. Purdy — 15 Aug 2006 7:49:14 GMT

Feather River Bulletin, Quincy, California – 5 April 1934 5;3 – Funeral Held. Oscar Rodgers who died last Wednesday night at Sacramento was buried at San Jose Friday.
Oscar was a native of Crescent Mills, where his father was superintendent of the Green Mountain Mine. He was 55 years old.
He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Helen and Meriam.

Sarah Hart Pratt

Tim I. Purdy — 15 Aug 2006 4:41:41 GMT

Bert Gay

Tim I. Purdy — 2 Aug 2006 3:15:49 GMT

Plumas National Bulletin, Quincy, California - 12 June 1905 1;3 – Death In Alameda.
A dispatch was received in Big Meadows yesterday by Mrs. M.B. Olsen announcing the death in Alameda of Mr. Bert Gay, which occurred after an illness lasting about a week. Something like three years ago, the deceased was united in marriage to Misss Maude Randall, a niece of Mrs. Olsen. Since then their home has been in Alameda. Besides his wife and a little son, deceased leaves several other relatives. The remains will be buried in Chico, the former home of the widow. Mrs. Gay has many friends in northern Plumas, and in Quincy, as well, all of whom sympathize with her in her great loss.

Mary Bailey Olsen

Tim I. Purdy — 2 Aug 2006 3:14:35 GMT

Plumas National Bulletin, Quincy, California – 21 May 1906
Mrs. M.B. Olsen Passed Away at Her Home in That Valley Last Thursday
Last week, we noted the fact that Mrs. M.B. Olsen, of Big Meadows, had on Thursday morning been found in an unconscious condition, and that Dr. Hanvey of this place had been telephoned for to render medical assistance. Later advice stated that the aged lady was found in the morning of the day mentioned, her condition being as indicated. She never regained consciousness, but gradually sank till about 11 a.m. of that day, when she peacefully passed away.
At the request of the relatives Dr. Hanvey, assisted by Dr. Rutledge performed an autopsy to determine the cause of death. This was found to have been hemorrhage of the brain due to heart troubles with which Mrs. Olsen had been afflicted.
Mrs. Mary B. Olsen had log been a resident of Plumas. She and her first husband went to Big Meadows in the early history of the county and settled on the ranch where she died. After the death of her first husband, she was married to the late Peter Olsen. Several years ago, he also died, leaving her a widow for the second time. Assisted by her sons, she managed the ranch successfully.
Mrs. Olsen was a quiet and retiring lady, but she possessed good business capacity, and leaves a goodly estate to her sons. She was a good neighbor and friend, and ever devoted to the welfare and comfort of her children, five of whom are left to mourn her loss. They are Horace P. and Frank L. Bailey, and George W., Nelson A. and Edgar A. Olsen. Besides these there are several grandchildren. In their bereavement these have the sympathy of many friends both in Plumas and Butte counties.

Becraft, Hamilton, Holmes, McBroom

VOlander — 17 Jan 2004 4:49:56 GMT

Several years ago I talked to a lady in CA who said she was a descendant of John Thomas Hamilton and his wife Sarah J.Holmes and she gave me the names of Isaac Holmes, Benjamin Becraft, Alva McBroom but did not say how she was related to these men. I found a William Preston Becraft buried in Quincy. Does any one know of these people and how they are related?

Elizabeth Rogers [Rodgers]

Tim I. Purdy — 16 Jul 2006 4:15:38 GMT

Plumas National Bulletin, Quincy, California – 13 February 1911 1;5
Death of Former Crescent Mills Lady – Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers [Rodgers] Passed Away in San Jose on January 24th.
A delayed letter was received in Quincy last Friday announcing the rather sudden death of Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers, wife of Charles Rogers, former Superintendent of the Green Mountain Mine at Crescent Mills, this county. The death occurred in San Jose on January 24th the result of an attack of pneumonia.
Mrs. Rogers’ maiden name was Hemler. Oscar Hemler of Susanville being a brother. During the residence of the family in Crescent Mills Mrs. Rogers gained the esteem of a wide circle of friends who will regret to learn of her demise. Besides her aged father and her husband, who survive her, deceased leaves three sons, Philip, Oscar and Sherwood, and one daughter, Mrs. Dr. Richards of San Jose to mourn her loss.

Adolph and Mildred Vogel

tweetythang1 — 4 Jun 2006 5:47:43 GMT

I am searching for info on Adolph Vogel b.1904 in Missouri married Mildred Biebiner b.1908 Davenport, Iowa. They had a daughter Nadine. I have found records showing Adolph and Mildred both died in 1955 in Portola. My mom's family is related through the Biebinger - Proksch side. We believe Nadine was born abt 1941 - 1943. I am not sure if she was born in Iowa or California. Thanks for any info as what I have wriiten is all that I have about them. I have info on Biebinger and Proksch from Iowa and Illinois but nothing else on Nadine and her family. Thanks, Linda

Plumas County Obits

watbull — 18 May 2004 6:11:03 GMT

Rather than fill this board up with obits like I was doing, I'll just take requests for them. Please contact me direct for obit research, no charge. Plumas County only.

pettigrew info WANTED please

thorpe1_1 — 17 May 2006 4:47:06 GMT

I am researching the pettigrew family line. I am hoping some assistance from someone out there who has info about ALLEN PETTIGREW m. HARRIET THELMA GRIFFIN yr. ??? His father would be JASON mother; SABRINA?? yr.???
Hope someone knows my family tree?? and can help me find more branches to climb on.

Arrival of CRAWTHAN party in Plumas county in 1857

danderup — 24 Apr 2006 9:17:57 GMT

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

Vern D
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>>Friday, 14 Aug 1857<<

ARRIVAL from the PLAINS -- Mr. James CRAWTHAN, says the Marysville ‘Herald,’ arrived in Beckwith’s valley on the 2nd inst., having left Missouri on the 2d of May. He started with 527 head of cattle and arrived with 487. On the west branch of the Humboldt, relieved a family consisting of Mr. HERMAN and child, and Mr.&Mrs. NELSON, from an attack of hostile Indians. The Indians commenced the attack about 10 o’clock at night, drove them from their wagon in their night clothing, killed the oxen and took or destroyed all the family possessed. They were brought through by Mr. CRAWTHAN to Quincy in Plumas county. The Indians on the north of the Humboldt are very hostile. The immigration this year will be larger than any previous year since 1853.

Willing to do lookups

Jennifer Beam Logan — 14 Mar 2004 12:11:46 GMT

I just wanted everyone to know that I am willing to do lookups, or take pictures of tombstones anywhere in Plumas County..... no charge!

Just let me know how I can help!

Jennifer

YADKIN Families & connections

BettyStinecipher84 — 26 Nov 2006 4:03:16 GMT

As a new member to the Plumas Co.,CA. website,I'm anxious to find out if anyone has any information regarding any YADKINS from Plumas Co.,CA.?
I'm trying to help out my brother-in-law with his (Miadu Indian) ancestry research. His 2nd great-grandfather who was a YADKIN is believed to have moved to Plumas Co., with his family in the early to middle 1800's. One of his daughter's was MARY YADKIN. Any help if anyone knows anything would be greatly appreciated. There is also CUNNINGHAM & DAVIS family connections.Sincerely,Betty Stinecipher stinecipher@hotmail.com

Maidu Indians History and Miners in the Gold Rush Days

sher mcdonald — 18 May 2002 7:10:45 GMT

I am researching for my GGG grandparnets. Big Bar Jack Edwards born in Pulga, Ca. birth around 1830's. His wife Fannie Wagner. I believe she was born around the same time period. My grandparents belong to the Maidu Tribe back then.Big Bar Jack was a miner. My GG grandmother her name was Nellie Edwards born around 1850-1860. She married Camille Giraud (Eyraud). He was a miner also. He came from France. He was born Dec 1857. He came here around 1870-1880's. His father was John Frank. He came to Rich Bar around 1852. He was a miner. Getting back to Nellie she had a sister Susan, brothers Peter, Jim, Harry. Nellie had cousins. James Lee and Susan Lee was Nellie cousin. He was born around 1845-1850's. He married Anna Davis. She married Issac Belden arround 1850-1860's. He was from England. They had a son Robert Belden. He was born 1870.

If you have any information or questions. Please email me at
shermcdonald@hotmail.com

Circumstances surrounding deaths in Wilson & Gentry families in CA in 1858

danderup — 27 Feb 2006 10:22:11 GMT

Mc Millan and Dean family history in Plumas County

Bob Mc Millan — 14 Apr 2002 12:10:14 GMT

My Grandfather was born in Greenville in 1881 my Father in 1910. My Great Grandfather operated the Cameron mine in North Fork (Seneca) in 1893. He also operated a general store in Crescent Mills in the 1890's. I am also related to the Dean's on my Mothers side. The Dean's lived in Seneca. My Grandfather Jack Dean was born in Senece. I am interested in hearing from anyone that has any connection with or information on either family.

viacava/ heppe - Plumas Co. Ca

patti — 25 Aug 2005 9:01:42 GMT

Can anyone help me find some family or history? I know they lived in Taylorsville and Prattville at least.

DEATH/OBIT LOOK-UP: Mabel Bankus, Taylorsville, CA 1928-1930

SchoonySSS — 12 Feb 2006 7:34:42 GMT

Family member seeking Date and Place of Death and Obituary for Mabel (Relyea) Bankus, wife of John Addison Bankus. Last known to be living in Taylorsville, Plumas County, CA on 1/24/1928 when her sister, Nellie (Relyea) Dobson, passed away. Mabel Bankus is believed to have died 1928-1930 either in Taylorsville or Indian Township, Greenville, Plumas Co., CA. CADI data would be useful.

Following is family data:
ID Number 80120
Grooms First Name John A.
Grooms Last Name BANKUS
Grooms Residence
Brides First Name Mabel
Brides Last Name RELYEA
Brides Residence
County of Record Canyon Co., Idaho
Place of Marriage New Plymouth
Date of Marriage 29 May 1904
Volume 3
Page 22
Comment

1920 Census (3 Jan 1920), New Plymouth, Payette County, Idaho:
John (38), Mabel, Marie, Margaret, Lloyd, Alice & Leroy Bankus.

1930 Census (19 April 1930), Indian Township, SE of Greenville, Plumas County, California:
John A. Bankus (48), Head
Lloyd (20), Son

BANKUS, JOHN - OBITUARY
The Union Newspaper, Grass Valley, CA, 8 August 1975
JOHN BANKUS - The Rev. Haven Martin will officiate at services for John Ad Bankus, 95, a 43-year resident of Nevada City, at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Bergemann and Son Funeral Chapel. The native of Missouri was a retired self-employed carpenter. He died Wednesday in the Nevada City home of his daughter, Alice Anson. In addition to Mrs. Anson he is survived by his children: Marie Miller of Grass Valley; Margaret Milnarich, Nevada City; Lloyd Bankus, Concord; Leroy Bankus, Marysville; Eta Richards, Grass Valley; and Berniece Moffett, Lincoln; a brother, Clarence Bankus of Illinois; 25 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Burial will be in Vallejo.

ANDREW J. OR L. HALL

KayButcher67 — 9 Mar 2006 4:39:19 GMT

I am looking for a death date of a Andrew J. Hall. On the census record for 1900 he is listed as Andrew L. Hall but think that his name is Andrew J. Hall.

He is listed on the 1885 City Directory, Plumas Co., Beckwith P.O. He was listed as A.J. Hall - Stockraiser.

There was also a James A. Hall listed as a stockraiser in this community.

Could someone please look this up for me?

Does anyone have any information on these Hall's?

Thanks for any help.

Kay Butcher

Thomas Brown obit

gerrymilhorn — 23 Nov 2005 5:14:46 GMT

Thomas Brown (Indian) died March 13 1912 in Greenville, Plumas, CA. He was Married to Mary Dixon Brown. Any info would be appreciated. Would like to get information from the funeral home but do not know where to locate that info. Thank you

Prattville/Big Meadows

Tim I. Purdy — 23 Oct 2005 2:38:13 GMT

I have been compiling a history of the Big Meadows/Lake Almanor region and would like to hear from any one whose family resided there. For more information see http://www.citlink.net/~lahontan/almanor.htm

Tim I. Purdy
P.O. Box 1592
Susanville, CA 96130

William Henry Lear

gocargo6 — 8 Sep 2005 12:44:39 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for William Henry Lear. He died in Susanville May13 1925. I am told that he was the postmaster there.
Thanks
Carol Lear Rohner

Obit for Elbert JoeLee Pryor & Leroy Pryor

nsrchof19551 — 21 Sep 2005 4:18:32 GMT

I am looking for obits for the following:
Elbert Joelee Pryor approx date of death April 6, 1994, in Portola.
Leroy Pryor date of death March 1985. Leroy was a resident of Portola but died in the hospital in Reno. I am thinking there should be an obit for Leroy in Plumas county.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Val

Gwen McNaughtan/MacNaughton

cotestgeorge — 23 Jun 2005 2:16:36 GMT

Any information would be helpful.
Gwen MacNaughton, daughter of William MacNaughton and Harriet Hitchcock. She had one sister, Helen Dale MacNaughton. Parents resided Wisconsin in early years.

In 1975 living at 288 F St., Apt 510, Chula Vista CA 92010

From familysearch.org
Gwen MACNAUGHTON
Birth Date: 13 Sep 1897
Death Date: 17 Dec 1993
Social Security Number: 572-50-7597
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: California

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 95971
Localities: Bucks Lake, Plumas, California
East Quincy, Plumas, California
Massack, Plumas, California
Quincy, Plumas, California
Spanish Ranch, Plumas, California
Spring Garden, Plumas, California

Thanks in advance

ANDREW L. HALL

KayButcher67 — 9 Mar 2006 4:39:19 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Andrew L. Hall that was born about 1857 in Texas? He was on the the 1900 Plumas Co., CA census.

ANDREW L HALL - TX - born October 1856
RHODA - CA - November 1875
WILLIAM M - CA - January 1897
GEORGE L - CA - February 1898

I believe that this is Rhoda Belle Day that later married George Harrison Leonard Magill. I have family papers that say that William and George were the sons of George Magill but after finding this information on the this census I am wondering if the boys were indeed the sons of Andrew L. Hall.

Rhoda Belle Day was my grandmother who later married Noah Peters in Jamacha Valley, San Diego Co., CA. Rhoda was the daughter of Peter and Charity Stark Day. Peter Day died in 1911 in Quincy and on his obit it says one of his daughters was Rhoda Hall. My grandmother is a mystery and how she ended up down in the San Diego, CA area with her two sons. I would really like to know if the two boys were Magill's or actually Hall's.

Thanks for any help...
Kay Butcher
kayc@cox.net

PETTEGREW / PETTIGREW / SMITH / BESTER / COOK

AliceParcel — 11 Jun 2002 10:24:56 GMT

I am looking for the family of Jackson/Jack PETTEGREW. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin PETTEGREW and Janet BESTER. Jack was b: 1923, and family notes are that he has 3 children and lived in Quincy, CA. His siblings are: Benjamin Hardy PETTEGREW, Marie J. PETTEGREW COOK, Ted PETTEGREW, and Dell PETTEGREW. The family had connections to Riverside, San Diego, Porterville, and Contra Costa, CA. Also to Eagle Point & Medford, OR. And to Olathe, KS. His grandfather was a brother to my grandmother.

Anthony Rodgers -Rogers

Frederick Rodgers — 25 Sep 2004 12:51:12 GMT

I found Anthony Rodgers in the 1900 Plumas Co. Census.
He`s a Inmate in the Co. Hospital. Does anybody Know from the local papers if He died in Hospital ? He`s not in the CA.Death Index starting in 1905.
Sincerely,
Frederick Rodgers

George "Andy" Anderson Hugh McCLELLAND (1931-2005) (obit.)

PeggyBPerazzo — 16 Apr 2005 5:07:57 GMT

If you would like to read the obituary for George "Andy" Anderson Hugh McCLELLAND, you will find it on the Yolo County CA RootsWeb Message Board at this web address:

<http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=l...;

BECRAFT FAMILY CREST/COAT OF ARMS

Rebecca Fannin — 1 Aug 2001 9:02:54 GMT

I am looking for online images of the Becraft family crest or coat of arms. Can anyone out there direct me to a site to find one or have one they can email me? Variations of the name are acceptable too. Thank you so very much.

Murray- Aaron Monroe Murray

Dawn Rome — 5 Jun 2004 11:11:34 GMT

Hello Everyone.
My name is Dawn. My family and i are trying to do a family tree, And were not getting very far. We dont know too much about doing a family tree,
Were trying to do my moms side of the family. My mothers dad died when she was 7 years old. and she doesnt know to much about her father. so i though i would post an ad on here and ask if anyone could help me,
This is all we know about my grandfather
His name was Aaron Mornoe Murray.
He was born: 4-20-1908
Birth place: California
Death place: Plumas
Died: 9-14-1957
If anyone could help me
I would be so greatful
Dawn
Please email me at Cajungal26@netzero.net

John Howard Ayres

gbabler — 25 Jul 2003 2:57:33 GMT

Seeking any details about John Howard Ayres, my great grand uncle who left family and MO in about 1850 for CA gold. Died in/near Feather River and may be buried in RIch Bar cemetery. Can someone check for me?
tx...gary babler
Gbabler@aol.com

TARESH / BARNGROVER connection in Plumas

andreeswan — 30 Jan 2002 4:32:28 GMT

If anyone has any additional information on this family, I would appreciate any assistance.

Descendants of Joseph C. TARESH

1 Joseph C. TARESH 1890 - 1975
.. +Alice Arlene BARNGROVER 1903 - 1974
......... 2 Dolly Nadine TARESH 1929 -
......... 2 Jay C. TARESH 1924 - 1972
............. +Viola L. (*TARESH*) 1920 - 1972
......... 2 Arlen Grover TARESH 1926 - 1991
............. +Betty (*TARESH*) 1926 -
......... 2 Wayne Eugene TARESH 1933 -

TARESH JOSEPH C MALE 6 Sep 1890 23 Jun 1975 MINNESOTA BUTTE 571509561

TARESH ALICE A FEMALE 4 Nov 1903 27 Jan 1974 IOWA BUTTE 571509561
****This is Alice Arlene BARNGROVER. This is where my interest in the TARESH line comes in.

Jay TARESH and his wife were murdered

Donald Alexander McKenzie

Glen McKenzie — 18 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Donald Alexander McKenzie Born 1856 Glengarry County, Ontario and married to Cassie Bell at Greenville, California in 1879.
She died in 1886 at San Francisco, he disappeared any help appreciated.

Virginia Fern Alexander Kenealey

pnbbolte — 24 Aug 2004 8:43:47 GMT

From the CA death index I show Virginia Kenealey died April 13, 1981 in Plumas County. Can you lookup to see if there is an obit for her? Thanks for your help. Barbara

I will look up names and pics in 1930-31 Portola High year book

denila — 2 Aug 2004 2:09:49 GMT

Hello,
My grandmother La Verne Mckenzie and Leonard Red Wear went to Portola High. I have their 1930 and 1931 yearbooks. If you have a family member who might of went to school at Portola High during either of those years, I would be happy to look them up and scan the pages for you.

Denise

PICKERINGS from MO to CA

Jan Lowry — 18 Jun 2004 4:21:33 GMT

Seeking information on the family of WALTER ELVIN PICKERING b. 06 Feb 1876 Republic, Greene Co, MO d. 16 Mar 1938 Portola, CA. He married GEORGIA JUNE TAYLOR on 22 Sep 1900.

Walter is the s/o Andrew Jackson "Jake" Pickering and Mary E. Bingham. From Greene County, Missouri, this family migrated to Latah County, ID for a while, back to Missouri, then on west to California. Jake Pickering died and is buried near his daughter, Orpha Pickering Baughn, in Inglewood Cemetery near LA.

Scott and Place families

DianeCookston99 — 21 Jun 2004 8:03:13 GMT

I am trying to trace my ancestors, John Scott and his wife Anna M. Reilly Scott (or Hannah Mariah Reilly Scott) and am interested in any information about them or their children, Cordelia (Dede) and Charles Scott. Cordelia was married to John Place and lived in Clio and Graeagle. John Scott had a ranch near Sierraville and a hotel in Sierra City.
My current e-mail is cookstond@aol.com.

Wm JONES - SUMMIT HOUSE

MikeLittle — 24 Mar 2002 1:38:40 GMT

Pattani et al

antiquelover1 — 18 May 2004 4:58:09 GMT

Thank you very much for all your information, Elizabeth. We live in Oroville and are planning a trip up the canyon in the next few weeks to visit the grave sites.

PATTAN, PATTANNI, Swiss Immigrant in Taylorsville

antiquelover1 — 6 Apr 2004 9:52:43 GMT

In researching my Grandfather PHILIP I. PATTAN (1898-1968) and have hit a road block trying to trace his Paternal line. I know his father immigrated from Switzterland or Italy at a young man. His name was CHERBINO PATTANNI (later changed to PATTAN). He married MARY LAUFMAN, daughter of CYRUS LAUFMAN of Indian Township. I know he remained in Plumas County and is probably buried there. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Genealogy

Rick Huber — 28 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ancestral information on Elma A. Hartzell, born 7-20-1891 in Plumas County,CA. Would greatly appreciate any info such as Father and Mother names and dates,etc. and any other ancestors info.

Sierraville-Sierra Valley

paula_lew — 31 Mar 2004 7:00:06 GMT

Can anyone tell me if Sierraville and Sierra Valley are 2 different towns?

Looking for family members

Debbie Mathews — 30 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I lost all contact with my father's side of the family. According to the SSDI, my grandfather, Hanson Earl Mathews died 1982 and per the Quincy Cemetary records he is buried there along with two brothers, Fritz and Roy, I believe.

Hanson was first married to Ann Sharkey whose mother's maiden name was McKenzie. Ann and Hanson divorced while they lived in Keddie. Hanson worked for the RR for 37 years. Hanson remarried a woman named Amanda Hummel. (attempting to locate her as well) Ann remarried a person named Bob, no last name known and I don't know how to locate her. This Bob also lived in Keddie, near them. I met him one time about 35 years ago.

I think I found a sister of Ann's named Evelyn R. Cogle but she has passed on and was living in Anderson (Shasta Co.). I also believe she had another sister named Lola.

I keep coming upon dead ends and hope that someone can help me locate either living relatives or knowledge of death.

My father's name was also Hanson Earl Mathews.

Thank you, any and all communications would be welcomed and appreciated.

Nelson Obit

BCarter7860 — 20 Feb 2004 3:40:36 GMT

looking for the obituary of Goldie Nelson, died 2 Apr 1982, in Quincy CA

Obit - Bobby Dewey Tobias

watbull — 3 Feb 2004 9:45:21 GMT

Obit - Shirley Ann (Patterson) Yocum

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Obit - Phillip Lee "Buck" Eubank

watbull — 3 Feb 2004 9:41:37 GMT

Chester Progressive, Chester, CA
Phillip Lee "Buck" Eubank
(September 5, 1911 - January 29, 2004)

Phillip Lee "Buck" Eubank age 92 passed away peacefully Thursday evening January 29th, 2004 at Plumas-Sierra Nursing and Rehabilitation located in Quincy, CA.

Born to W.H. and Lillie (Beard) Eubank on September 5th, 1911 in Oil Trough, Arkansas, he moved to Chester, CA in 1949 from Newport, Arkansas. "Buck" retired from Collins Pine Company after 27 years of service to the company as a Box Car Loader.

"Buck" was a longtime member of the Lumber and Industrial Workers Union Local 3074. He found enjoyment in cutting firewood and working in his garden. He could often be found visiting with friends at the local taverns while indulging in an occasional beer.

"Buck" is survived by his daughters; Ivanell Kitchen of Chico, CA, Marydell Lorton and Willie Lee Eubank both of Chester, CA; a brother Augusta "Gus" Eubank of Texas, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is preceeded in death by his wife of fifty six years, Bethel, two grandchildren, one great grandchild, one brother and one sister.

A visitation will be held Tuesday morning February 3rd, 2004 and those who wish may call at the Fehrman Mortuary Chapel in Chester, CA from 9:30-Noon. Graveside services will be held in the Chester District Cemetery along side his late wife at 1:00PM Tuesday February 3rd, 2004. An opportunity to express your condolences along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at www.fehrmanmortuary.com. The family suggests any donations in "Bucks" memory be made to Sierra Hospice c/o Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory P.O. Box 803 Greenville, CA 95947.