San Benito - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

1930 census of Alesandro Pasos

wardrop173 — 9 Oct 2008 4:23:03 GMT

I am searching for some information on Alesandro Pasos, born about 1890 in Spain I think. He was in San Benito Co, California in 1930. His wife was Teresa. Any information would be great.

Jim

1920 census of Alejandro Pazos

wardrop173 — 10 Oct 2008 8:12:16 GMT

Looking for some information on Alejandro Pazos, born about 1886 or 87. He lived in Hollister, San Benito Co., in the 1920's. I think in 1920 Census his wife was Isabella born about 1889 in San Benito County, and his daughter was Majorie age 1. Ther might have a Carl, months old.

Jim

marriage lookup of Vargas/Pazos

wardrop173 — 9 Oct 2008 3:00:43 GMT

I am searching for some infromation for a marriage lookup of Isabella Vargas and Alejandro Pasos or Pazos in Hollister about 1917 or 1918. Also if possible a death date for Isabella Vargas Pazos in the 1920's in Hollister.
Thanks.

Jim

1920 Census of Alexandro Pasos or Pazos

wardrop173 — 9 Oct 2008 4:08:56 GMT

I am searching for some information for Alexandro Pasos or Pazos, born in Spain. I think he was in the Hollister area in 1920. He had a wife named Isabel (Vargas) in 1920, and he had a daughter Marjorie, age 1. Any information would be great.

Jim

VASQUEZ, Luisa

LGHC1197 — 14 Jan 2002 5:18:20 GMT

I am looking for any info on my Great Grandmother Luisa P VASQUEZ daughter of Rafael VASQUEZ born in San Jose, CA & Maria Telesfora GUZMAN born in Monterey,CA They were married in Gilroy,CA.
G.Grandma was married twice 1) Bautista PERALTA they had a daughter Juanita Rose(there are other PERALTA children not sure of the mother). 2)Edward A. SOLORSANO brother of Ascencion SOLORSANO de CERVANTES. Edward and Luisa had a son Frank E. SOLORANO (who servied in WW2).
Grandma Luisa lived in Santa Cruz & Santa Clara and San Benito County in San Juan Bautista for 36 years. This is where is passed away at her home 303 Seventh St on Oct 19, 1953.
Don't have much but will share what I have.

Lookup in newspaper at state library

NelWaldron — 25 Mar 2008 1:48:49 GMT

Would someone be willing to look to see if there are obituaries for Beulah Ramage (d. 8/20/1914) and Marilla Conner (d. 3/2/1915) in the (Hollister) Free Lance newspaper, which is available on microfilm at the state library?

I do not live in CA and have not had much luck pursuing these obituaries in San Benito county. The historical society there doesn't have the Free Lance on microfilm, and while the paper itself does, they don't do research for people. So if someone could look up these obits for me, or point me in the direction of an organization that does research at the state library I'd be very grateful.

1930 census of Earnest CORONA

wardrop173 — 5 Jul 2008 11:43:44 GMT

I am looking for information on Earnest Corona, born in 1928, in Los Banos, San Benito County. His father would be Joseph, and his mother Elsie. Any information would be great.

Jim

birth lookuup of Joseph CORONA

wardrop173 — 8 Jul 2008 2:54:44 GMT

looking for some information on Joseph Corona, born about 1882 in San Benito Co.. His mother's maiden name was Carranza. He would have had a brother named John , born in 1884. Any information would be good.

JIM

Tracing the ALLANSON family

lizanddaviduk — 25 Jun 2008 4:36:13 GMT

I am trying to trace my ancestors, the Allanson family. I know they immigrated to the USA in 1881 and have found some of them in the US census returns in Hollister, San Benito. The family is John and Ann Allanson and their children Ernest, Ann, John & Edward. I believe they moved to Hollister in about 1890 and John snr ran a stationery business (though he had been a tailor back in England)I know Ann snr died in 1892, though I haven't found any death or burial records for her. I do have the US census returns for John and Ernest for 1900-1910. Does anyone else have any info about the family?

LEMON, Jesse and/or Loreta

IRENNE — 4 Oct 2001 9:23:13 GMT

JESSE LEMON
LORETA LEMON
THEIR MOTHER WAS A OLD INDIAN IN 1929-30 DOES ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THESE PEOPLE OR WHO THERE PARENTS NAMES HE WORKED AT IN HOLLISTER (AT A FEED AND FUEL) DOES ANYONE REMEBER HIM HE LIVED IN HOLLISTER AND HIS SISTER LIVED IN GILROY

BOJORQUES BOJORQUES

SIRENNE — 22 Jul 2001 9:13:44 GMT

I HAVE A LISTING OF THE FAMILY INCLUDIN THE INDIANS

Robert BURNS family of Hollister, CA

TFDelta — 6 Jan 2008 9:19:11 GMT

I'm researching the Robery Burns family. Robert was originally from Maine. I have the following information from him which I found in an old newspaper:

Author: Luther A. Ingersoll, Editor (1893)

ROBERT BURNS, who resides near Mulberry, San Benito County, CA, is one of the most substantial farmers of the country.

Mr. Burns is a native of Madison, a town on the Kennebec River in Somerset County, Maine, and was born May 18, 1839. His father, Samuel S. Burns, a farmer by occupation, was of Scotch nativity and a relative of Robert Burns, the eminent Scotch poet. The subject of our sketch came to California in 1860, making the journey via Panama, and landing at San Francisco. He located at San Juan, on the San Justo ranch, and in 1878 went to San Luis Obispo, where he continued stock raising, operating on the Huerbuero ranch. In 1884, he took up his abode on his present farm, 640 acres, on the San Benito Creek.

Mr. Burns was married in 1870 to Miss Floretta Willington, a native of Maine. Their four children are: Willis L., Mabel E., Gertrude and Herbert, all living at present with their parents.

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Robert's son Herbert married my great aunt Ruth Mullen and their son was Robert Lowell Burns (born in 1925). If anyone has any more information about the family, please let me know!

Thanks!

Laura (Mullen) Zupko

Immigrants from Portugal, 1800's

cynthiancolbert — 22 Jun 2005 3:18:24 GMT

Does anyone know how to find out information on where and when our ancestors arrived in the US from Portugal? In the 1800's the only way of passage was via a ship. Many Portuguese who settled in San Benito County came from the Azore Islands such as Pico and Faial. My great-grandfather came here in 1860 from Pico. Where could I find out what ship he came on, date of arrival and port of entry? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! Cynthia C.

Breweries

Brian Weatherman — 1 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Hello,

I am researching California Breweries.....The old Brewery in San Juan Bautista is of interest to me. The persons listed above were at one time or another affiliated with the Brewery. It was believed to be in business from 1874-1892. The proprietors are listed above in chronilogical order. Any information on one of these fellows, or on any other nineteenth century California Brewery, for that matter, would be of great interest. I hear that the building still stands, and hope to visit the site soon......Thank You.....Brian Weatherman

DORN family

Donna Ingle — 3 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

want any information on the DORN's that lived in Hollister,California in the 30's and 40's please send any information to Picktrixy@elko.net

History of Hollister

snik67 — 16 Mar 2006 11:03:04 GMT

I'm looking for the history behind the founder(s) of
Hollister, San Benito County. Who were they and when
did they settle. I have received some information that
a Hollister family came west with an 1852 wagon train. It
has been suggested that my Great Grandfather Daniel D
TOMPKINS was on this train and later went to Paskenta,
Tehama County, CA. Thank you.

Theresa FORTINO wife of Joseph BISCEGLIA - Any information on her family?

tommytbird94 — 9 Jul 2007 3:07:18 GMT

I need information on Theresa Fortino Bisceglia Born 1847 in Itlay and died 1926 in Hollister,Ca Her son was Pietro Maria Bisceglia, born 22 Nov 1874 in Itlay and died 16 May in Hollister, Ca. Anything is appreciated!

Italians: BOZZO, FELICE, FILICE, FORTINO, PERCOCO, SPINA lines of Hollister/Gilroy,CA

peggyconley — 21 Aug 2002 7:03:48 GMT

Newspaper archives (FreeLance)

NelWaldron — 10 Feb 2008 1:42:04 GMT

Two of my family members died in Hollister and I'd like to find out if there were obituaries for them.

Beulah A. Ramage died Aug 20, 1914
Marilla Conner died March 2, 1915

Both are buried in the Hollister IOOF Cemetery.

The San Benito Historical Museum does not have complete newspaper archives; they've directed me to the FreeLance. Does anyone know if the FreeLance 1)makes their archives available to researchers, 2)if so, how to request a search, 3)if not, if any libraries or other organizations have the FreeLance on microfilm?

Many thanks for any assistance!

Fred Rühle

gene422 — 23 Feb 2008 10:33:10 GMT

I search for information about my grandfather- -HELP?
Frederick Rühle,b.sep.1956-7,Germany
m. (wd) Josephene Schill 1896,Hollister
homested land in Tres Pinos, Ca 1889-Need prof of sale??
d. In Ca. aft. 1928 ?? Need death cer.
Any information about this family in San Benito Co.,??
Is there a Will for Rühle,or Schill?

DAVIS, Frederick & Susie

charlene5357 — 24 Jun 2001 12:16:23 GMT

Looking for information concernig Frederick DAVIS (b. 1871 in CA) who was is Hollister,San Benito Co.in 1900 with his wife Susie.
Any help appreciated.
Charlene

BUTTS Family of Hollister

Louis A. Tirapelle — 9 Nov 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for descendants of RUFUS BUTTS who is shown in Hollister on the 1870 U.S. Census, then Monterey County, now San Benito County. Wife was Caelia, and children Irine, William, Esther, John, Andrew J., Nellie, Fannie and Robert. Rufus was born in TN, lived in MO prior to coming to California and locating in Plumas Co., where he, his wife and two oldest children are shown on the 1860 Census. They and their descendants obtained many land grants in San Benito County. The youngest child, Robert Carter Butts, died in about 1940. Some descendants died in San Benito County as late as the 1970's, but we are unable to find even one descendant living there now. Can anyone help? We would be most grateful. Rufus was the brother of our great-grandfather, David Cummins Butts of Sonoma, CA and of James M. Butts. They are shown on the MO 1850 Census as "BUTT" and apparently added the "S" to their name when they arrived in California in 1860. Louis Tirapelle

Early San Benito High School yearbooks

NelWaldron — 6 Jan 2008 6:57:50 GMT

One of my great-uncles, John Ramage, and his daughters, Beulah and Sarah, moved to Hollister around 1906. The two girls would have graduated from high school between 1906-1914. I'd like to check the yearbooks and find their pictures, if possible. I know it's a long shot, but is there anyone with access to such old yearbooks, or can anyone tell me who might have yearbooks dating this far back?

Obit lookup

HeatherHartman28 — 20 Nov 2007 7:43:57 GMT

Looking for an obituary from 1900 for Ann(Anna)Boyd. She lived on Monterey Street in Hollister. Her sons Andrew and Thomas also lived in the area.Before moving to Hollister she lived in Nevada and was possibly born in Tennessee. Her husband was William Boyd and he died several years before her in Genoa, Nevada. She is listed in the 1900 census so she probably died after June of that year. She's buried at IOOF cemetery. If anyone can help I would appreciate it. Thank you!!

LERTORA Family & MAGGINI, Charles & EBNER, Fred

Ken Ebner — 10 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information on the following individuals who resided in San Benito County:
Antone LERTORA-help,
Andrew LERTORA (1865-1933) and his wife Evelyn (1872-1954);
Constantino,
Charles MAGGINI (d.1906)
Fred EBNER (d.1965)
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

Contact info for IOOF Cemetery in Hollister, CA?

NelWaldron — 21 Oct 2007 1:04:00 GMT

I've discovered that one of my relatives is buried in the IOOF Cemetery in Hollister, but so far I've been unable to find on the internet any contact information for the cemetery. Can anyone help point me in the right direction? Is there a cemetery office? Phone number I could call for more information (such as how to locate a grave within the cemetery)?

WIMMER, James B. & Josephine &Family

Michael Wimmer — 27 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning my Grandparents James and Josephine WIMMER who are buried in San Jaun Batista, San Benito County. I believe that James' parents are buried there also. Any little morsel of info would put me in your debt, Thank you Michael G. Wimmer

MANKINS, Mrs. Hattie (nee McDONALD)

MJEFFERS — 9 Apr 2002 1:09:42 GMT

The Hollister Bee
Friday April 21, 1911

Died at Diamond Mountain Mill, 2 April 1911, Hattie, beloved wife of D. J. MANKINS, a native of California, aged 31 years, 6 months, and 13 years.
Deceased was the daughter of the late W.W. MCDONALD, for many years the marshall of Hollister.

SERPA, Manuel and Maria Luiza (nee MENEZ) marriage lookup?

tommytbird94 — 4 Aug 2007 6:16:13 GMT

Manuel Serpa and Maria Luiza Menez lived all their lives in Hollister, Ca. I have no dates. His dad, another "Manuel Serpa died 7 Feb. 1928 in San Benito County, Ca. and his wife was Delphina Rose Jacinto. This last couple migrated to San Benito County from the Pico Island, Azores-Portugal. They might of owned land in Paicinas.Any information would be so appreciated. I would like to share information.

MARENTIS, Claudia (nee ESTRADA)

PaulACarter70 — 27 Dec 2003 12:34:34 GMT

I am trying to locate information on the parents of Claudia ESTRADA MARENTIS (b 1840, Baja; d 1931 San Juan Bautista). Her father is listed as "Don" ESTRADA and supposedly moved from Baja to the Marentis Canyon area outside of San Juan Bautista about 1846. I also have his name listed as Jose Antonio Forcyat ESTRADA and that he died 1892. I would appreciate it if you could give me any information on his burial and any other ESTRADA buried in the same cemetery.

Claudia married Pedro MARENTIS 1857 at the mission at San Juan Bautista.
Pedro and Claudia are buried at the mission cemetery.
Thanks,
Paul Carter
Arvada, CO

John ROSS CLARK and Irene RESHTON

Bruce Koons — 29 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking descendants of John Ross CLARK (1854-1930) and Irene RESHTON (b. 1861). Children: Elmer, Dora, Flora, Gertrude, and Stanley. Related surnames: PURVIS, ANNAND, COPE, KELLEY, DEANE. John ROSS and Irene ROSS lived in Hollister during the period 1910 to 1930.

MAGGINI, Dora (aka SMITH TALIAFERRO)

L. Tavares — 7 Jul 2004 12:16:40 GMT

Dora was born in San Benito in 1883. Her first husband Robert H. Smith died in 1922. They had four children, a daughter (can't recall her name) and 3 sons. Jess, Clarence(Ned) and Robert. She remarried to Mr. Taliaferro and had a son James. I would like info on her ancestry for my daughters Family Tree. Their father, Gene Smith, was Dora's grandson.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Lorraine Smith-Tavares

Need Obit for Lorenz LORENZEN

Janette_Anderson — 22 May 2007 4:03:07 GMT

Lorenz Lorenzen died 7 April 1958 in San Benito County, California. Thanks for any help in advance. Janette

BENNET, Charles Souther & Bertha Jane (nee CLARK)

nancywo — 13 Mar 2007 12:19:07 GMT

Looking for anyone with info on Charles Souther Bennet, born abt 1860 in Vermont {I think}, died in 1926 in California. I know it's not much to go on but it's all I have. About 1884 married Bertha Jane Clark, where not known. Bertha was born abt 1860, most likely in Iowa, she died in California, date not known. As far as I know they only had two daughters: Ethel Clark Bennet, who married Iver George Ostrander and Eva Bennet. I have info on the daughter, but absolutely nothing on Charles & Bertha except their names. Instead of being a brick wall this has been a mountain for me. I hope this reaches someone that can help me. Thank you.

Nancy

Obituary Look Up Please Velma Omesol

CathyH909 — 23 Apr 2007 5:03:02 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary or information on Velma Omesol nee Bullock died 15 Dec 1953 in San Benito county.
Thank You,
Cathy

BRUNE Surname

DK653 — 2 Mar 2007 12:05:44 GMT

Clemens Brune, born abt 1866 in Germany, lived in Hollister with wife Anna R Brune in 1920. Does anyone have any information on Clemens Brune.

Looking for ETHEL CLARK {BENNET/BENNETT} OSTRANDER, husbands grandmother

nancywo — 22 Feb 2007 12:09:45 GMT

Looking for info on Ethel Clark {Bennet/tt} Ostrander. Born 31 Jul 1885 in Hollister, to Charles Souther & Bertha Jane {Clark} Bennet or Bennett. Married Abt. 1905 to Iver George Ostrander. To this marriage there were 13 children. The oldest John Bennett, my hysband's father. She died 22 Feb 1929 in San Jose. The story is she is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose. I cannot find anything on Ethel or her parents. It's like they came out of no where. It's hard for me research, we live in Missouri. Any help would appriciated, please.

GARCIA, Federico & Georgiana (nee ORTEGA)

BeckiWatters51 — 1 Jan 2007 12:50:54 GMT

I am interested in finding out any information regarding
Federico (1868-1947) and Georgiana (Ortega) [1862-1951] Garcia. They resided in San Benito Co. They had a son named Thomas born in 1892 and possibly children named Velma and Julian.

BERNAL, Francisco & Virginia (nee COLLINS)

BeckiWatters51 — 1 Jan 2007 12:49:38 GMT

I am interested in finding any informaton regarding
Francisco(1858-1922)and Virginia (Collins) [1861-1935] Bernal. They had children Emma, Frank, Peter, Rita, Lucy, Manuel and Irene.

Surname WINN- Need Help

Brian Foley — 7 May 2006 2:17:39 GMT

Hello,

I am searching for the death date of a William Carr WINN who according to the tombstone in the I.O.O.F. cemetery, died in 1918. His wife, Mary E. WINN died in 1929 and is buried with William. I am hoping someone might be able to find the exact date or even a obituary. Thank you.

Brian Foley

CHAMBERS, "Aunt Mary" of Bitterwater & King City

LisaDellone — 29 Apr 2006 12:36:59 GMT

I am trying to find out who Katherine Maria Loretta Rudolph Chambers' (Aunt Mary) parents were. Are there any relatives out there that know?

BYLES and PRATER families

JohnRobles21 — 22 Aug 2006 6:36:21 GMT

I am looking for any info on the Byles and Prater families from Hernandez Valley area. Joseph Byles came from England on a Royal Navy ship, jumped ship in San Francsco, joined the US Navy on the shipp USS Benicia, served as a nurse on the ship in 1871 when it carried King David Kalakaua of Hawaii to San Francisco, and he eventually mustered out, living first at NIcasio for a short time and then moving on to Hernandez. He met his wife Emily Jane PRater there and they lived at the 'Tirado and Acosta places' according to Beyond the Pinnacles. He later discovered the Archer Quicksilver Mine. Any info is appreciated and I have much to share on both families.
John Robles

BUTTON , Adherble Thomas Dean - Hernandez Valley - 1870 to 1912 - Need info

Ray Iddings — 25 Sep 2006 4:21:02 GMT

Here is what little I know ... please tell me more.

Adherble Thomas Dean Button and his wife, Lucelia Honer Murphy left Pennsylvania in 1861 and began mining in Placer County. Button, an engineer and judge, came to Hernandez valley around 1870 and filed an application for homestead on August 29, 1870. Button purchased the Augustine Hern?dez ranch to farm. Button obtained land patents in the Picachos area in 1875 and 1881.
Button obtained power of attorney from Sampson Tams on March 26, 1871 to manage the Picacho Mine property. Button managed the property for over ten years.
Adherble Button was born in England in February 15, 1832 and married Lucelia Honer Murphy August 7, 1853 in Erie, Pennsylvania. They had seven children:
Name Birth Death
Ival M. Button 1856, Erie, Pennsylvania 1952
Ira I. Button February 15, 1858, Erie, Pennsylvania August 9, 1914
Carol A. Button 1859, Erie, Pennsylvania 1939
Stafford Grant Button 1863 Damascus, Placer, California 1944
Nelly Button 1863 ?
Edward J. Button 1867, San Mateo, California 1918
May Lucelia Button 06 Jan. 1876 Hernandez Valley, California 1935

Adherble Button was born February 15, 1832 and died July 13, 1904. His wife Lucelia was born July 26, 1836 and died August 21, 1912.
The Erie school was given its name by Adherbal Button.

CANTUA Family - San Juan 1788 to ? - Need info

Ray Iddings — 25 Sep 2006 4:29:29 GMT

Here is what little I know of the Cantua Family in California (I am searching for more information):

The Cantua family traces its history in the Americas to Ygnacio Cantua who was born about 1740 in Rio Yaqui, Sonora, Vice Royalty of New Spain Mexico. Ygnacio served as one of the twenty select Soldado de Anza Expedition in 1774 and was discharged in 1780. He married Maria Gertrudis del Castillo and together they had ten children. Ygnacio was settled at San Juan Bautista by 1788 where a son Jos?Juli? Cantua was born. He remained there the rest of his life and is buried at the mission. (Mission San Juan Bautista was founded June 24, 1797.)
One of Ygnacio뭩 sons was named Jos?de Guadalupe Cantua (born 1786), he went commonly by name Guadalupe Cantua. Guadalupe served in the army stationed at San Juan Bautista and lead the party that first explored Arroyo Cantua area and gathered the Indians from that area. Guadalupe later obtained a 4,389 acre land grant, San Luisito at San Luis Obispo. Guadalupe married Carmel (unknown last name) and together they had several children. Two of Guadalupe뭩 children, Lupe and Domingo ran with the famous Joaqu? Murrieta gang and lived at Arroyo Cantua. One of his daughters was Maria Guadalupe Cantua who married Jos?Hermenegildo V?quez in 1821 at Mission San Carlos de Monterey, Alta California. They had one child in 1835, his name was Tiburcio V?quez. Tiburcio become another of California뭩 most famous criminals.

You might find a little more information at http://www.picacho.org

WILLSON, Dan

MJEFFERS — 9 Apr 2002 1:09:42 GMT

The Free Lance
Friday April 20, 1906

Dan WILLSON, a native of Keene, New Hampshire passed away in Hollister, 14 April 1906. He was 79 years, 2 months and 53 days.

GRAY, Marvin Luther and Family

MickiBurleson — 23 Jul 2001 12:14:40 GMT

Am looking for information regarding James Luther, C. L., Glenn C., and William GRAY sons of Marvin Luther & Ola Gregory GRAY who were living in Hollister in 1949 when their dad died in Oklahoma. I am granddaughter of Ivy Amos GRAY brother of Marvin Luther. Let me hear from you.

GOOLD Families

Jerry Carr — 20 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for ANY information on Sylvester, Horace, William, Charles GOOLD and their families. They settled in the Hollister area in the 1890's. They are all relatives of mine and I would appreciate any information and history you may have. Thanks.

BLUE, Jess W. & Annie

Margaret Hurley — 5 Feb 2006 2:22:35 GMT

Looking for family of Jess W. Blue wife Annie . Lived in San Benito 1910. Died in 1925 buried in Patterson Cemetery. Any help would be appreciated . Sincerely Margaret .

EVANS family

Marty Indreboe — 17 Apr 2006 1:04:24 GMT

I am looking for more info on the Evans Family buried in the IOOF cemetary in Holister. I am a driect decendant of the brother of Fithc / Rosel Evans. PLease eamil me at martyindreboe@hotmail.com

AMES, Frederick - 1993 obit request

Mike Gallagher — 29 Apr 2006 12:38:30 GMT

Fredrick Ames was born 17 Dec 1902, resided at Hollister all his lifetime, died 14 Jan 1993 in San Benito Co. ......if someone could make a copy of his obituary in the
Hollister paper of Jan 1993...and send to me by email attachment, Thanks, Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin.

Lookup: Death record for: ALMIRA ANN (DICKSON) STEINBECK, b. October 02, 1828, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Jacqueline4242 — 8 Mar 2006 8:27:57 GMT

Would like to find out when ALMIRA died and where she and husband, JOHN E. STEINBECK are buried. I last found ALMIRA in the 1920 census.
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1920 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Almira A Steinbeck
Age: 91 years Estimated birth year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Massachusetts Race: White
Hollister, San Benito, California
Home owned: Own Sex: Female
Marital status: Widow
Relation to Head of House: Head
Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Mother's Birth Place: New Hampshire
Father's Birth Place: Massachusetts
Image: 66
HOUSEHOLD:
STEINBECK, ALMIRA A head age 91 WIDOW b. MA father b. MA mother b. NH occ: none
MCKANNA, AGNES housekeeper age 27 b. CA
STEINBECK, WILHELM son age 54 b. MA father b. Germany mother b. MA occ: Grain Dealer (b. abt. 1865)======================
Her husband, JOHN died August 10, 1913

ALMIRA is my 4th cousin, 4 times removed. Her ancestry and that of the STEINBECK family is on my website below:

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&...

LOER Family

DK — 7 Oct 2005 1:19:46 GMT

Searching for parents of Loer siblings. They are Lizzie, Peter, Henry, Joe, Sophia, Fred, Theodore, Nell, George, Amelia, & Marie.
Fred Loer died 1968 Hollister, San Benito, Ca.
George Loer died 1965 Hollister, San Benito, Ca

DANKS, Joseph C. b. Aug 25 1816 Hampden County, MA., d. Hollister Oct 10 1900. m. 1) MARGARET (unk), m. 2) SARAH H. HALL DAY, m. 3) SAMUELETTE "CAROLINE S. "CARRIE" DICKSON.

Jacqueline4242 — 30 Aug 2006 1:57:25 GMT

WILBUR, Ben C. & Hazel - Obit Request

v_kysh — 3 Mar 2006 12:48:52 GMT

Does any one have the obituaries for Ben C Wilbur d 3 Jan 1975 and Hazel Wilbur d 19 Apr 1965. Ben died in Saratoga and buried in IOOF Cemetery in Hollister. Hazel died in Hollister and buried in the IOOF Cemetery.

Thanks

lookup request in old San Benito HS yearbooks

kkmarynik — 15 Jan 2006 10:54:25 GMT

If anyone has access to San Benito High School yearbooks from the early 1930s, would it be possible to receive any of the scanned senior pictures for the following cousins, please?

Glenn Mahan, class of 1930
Nina Mahan, class of 1932
Beth Mahan, class of 1934

Thank you for considering this request!

--Kathie
Granite Bay, CA

YPARRAGUIRRE,INDART,ETCHEVERRY,ERRECA, families

CRF87 — 3 Feb 2006 11:23:30 GMT

I am looking for any information,copies of articles,photos, or persons who have any knowledge about the following families ; PARRAGUIRRE,INDART,ETCHEVERRY,ERRECA who lived or around,Tres Pinos,Hollister area, about 1870 till ??

GILROY, Theordore - 1933 Obit results

AlmaStone31 — 5 Feb 2006 2:21:47 GMT

Merced Sun Star, Merced, CA
Wed., Dec. 6, 1933, page one.

GILROY, LOCAL RANCHER, DIES

Theodore Gilroy, 77, widely known sheep man and ranch manager, died this morning at his home at 348 Fifteenth following a long illness. Mass will be held at 10 Saturday morning at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery in charge of Ivers and Alcorn.

Gilroy was born Jan. 1, 1856 in the town of Gilroy, founded by his grandparents. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Neofito Gilroy.

In Merced county he was ranch manager for C. C. Smith but had been inactive several years on account of illness.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ada Gilroy of Merced; five sons and daughters; Gloria Gilroy, Lawrence Gilroy, Mrs. Frank Sanchez and Mrs. Henrietta Lopez of Merced, Mrs. C.F. Fainter of Modesto; and a brother Henry Gilroy of Oakland.

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Posting the above information for historical value.

WRIGHT, Hulbert Edward

Heather — 16 Jan 2006 3:54:43 GMT

JONES, William Holman d. 1890 Emmett, San Benito Co

otter_prof — 3 Mar 2006 12:49:51 GMT

Looking for obituary/burial place for William Holman Jones, who died 18 Nov 1890 in Emmett, San Benito County, California. Living w/ son, James Monroe Jones. Wife, Catherine Messick Jones, died in 1901, probably in San Benito County.

b. 2 Apr 1817 around Louisville KY to a slave owning family.

Moved to Indiana and married Catherine Messick in 1839 in Wayne County.

Newlyweds moved to Cass County, Michigan, then to Brown County, KS around 1857; Missouri in 1866 and San Benito County, California mid-1880s.

Thank you,
Debian Marty

Cleveland Ranch - Tres Penos

Rawben — 28 Apr 2005 3:27:08 GMT

Hello, does anybody have or know of any information about the Cleveland Ranch outside of Tres Penos? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

LARIOS, Manuel

JOHN DORIS — 3 Mar 2003 1:54:29 GMT

I HAVE A HAND WRITTEN TAX RECEIPT, FOR TAXES PAID TO MONTEREY COUNTY 12 -19 - 1864 BY MANUEL LARIOS. (SAN BENITO COUNTY WAS PART OF MONTEREY COUNTY UNTIL 1874). IF THE ANCESTORS ARE STILL IN THE AREA, CONTACT ME AND I WILL SEND IT TO THEM. THANKS; JOHN

BOYDs of Hollister area

HeatherHartman28 — 8 Jun 2005 7:03:53 GMT

Looking for information on the Boyds of Hollister, Ca. Thomas J Boyd was married to Estella Maria Rowe. Andrew E Boyd married Mary R Dudley. They are all buried in the I.O.O.F cemetary in Hollister. I'm looking mostly for information on Thomas and Andrew's parents and/or children. They were both originally from Nevada. I know their mother lived in Hollister but I need to confirm whether or not the Anna I Boyd also buried in the cemetary is her. I am the GG Granddaughter of their brother James and I'm having a hard time finding anything on these Boyds! Any information would really help! Thanks!!

Thomas J Boyd b.1863 in Nevada d.1935
Andrew E Boyd b.3/12/1868 in Nevada d.1/8/1948

PERRY, Joe & Isabell (nee BETTENCOURT)

lilsliceocake — 19 Oct 2005 7:20:08 GMT

Looking for info on the family of Joe Perry (b-1853 in Portugal), and his wife, Isabel Bettencourt Perry (b-1866 in Portugal).They came to San Juan in San Benito County, Ca. appx. 1878. They had 7 known children, Isabel, Frances, Joe, Antone, Manuel, George and Florence. Frances married Clay Tucker, what happened to Frances after 1910? Any info on the other children most appreciated. I have been stuck at this brick wall for years now. Thanks for any scrap of info! E-mail me at Lilsliceocake@aol.com. Brigitte Tucker-Ford

WINTERS, Douglas W., Jr.

Nancy3052 — 18 Aug 2005 7:49:16 GMT

Seeking obit for Douglas W. Winters. Died 5 Sept. 1976, San Benito, CA.

1880 census

Helen McNamara — 13 Aug 2005 11:55:40 GMT

Hello head bangers,
Does anyone know what month the 1880 census of Hollister took place?

The only dumb question is the question unasked.
Thanks,
Helen

MAHONEY, Mrs. Mary (nee McAULIFFE)

MJEFFERS — 9 Apr 2002 1:09:42 GMT

The Hollister Bee
March 22, 1912

The funeral of Mrs. Mary MAHONEY took place at 11 o'clock last Sunday (17 March 12) from the family residence on Seventh street. Mrs. MAHONEY was 77 years and 19 days old at the time of her death. She was a native of Ireland, coming to this county in her early youth. The family settled near San Jose and moved to San Felipe in 1888 where she lived until two years ago, when she moved to Hollister. Her husband, the late William MAHONEY, died four years ago at San Felipe. The deceased died from paralysis, this being the second stroke she had sustained in about six months. Mrs. MAHONEY leaves three sons, five daughters, and two sisters. Her daughters are Mrs. J. H. HOUGH and Mrs. Bertha KOTELMAN of San Francisco, Mrs. Spence WHITE, Mrs. Rodger PODVA, and Mrs. J. R. GRUBB of Hollister. Her sons are John MAHONEY of San Francisco, Lewis and Henry MAHONEY of Hollister. Mrs. John DALY and Mrs. William CAGNEY are her sisters. She was also sister to the late William MCAULIFFE of Fairview. Mrs. MAHONEY was known and respected by nearly everybody in the county and she leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her lost. Mass was said at the Catholic Church and the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.

Deed from G.A. TRAFTON, M.A. HUDSON, et al to N. P. MASCOVICH

JC Streig — 7 Aug 2005 5:03:13 GMT

Deed from George V. MATTHIS to George A. TRAFTON and M. A. HUDSON

JC Streig — 7 Aug 2005 4:44:15 GMT

MAGGINI Family

shirley — 17 May 2003 3:38:31 GMT

Hi I have put together my dad's family history. He was the son of Natal Vanetti. His mother was a Maggini. Would you eMail me with your information? I will give you all the information I can. Waiting for your reply.

Murders in Hollister

Carrie Barbosa — 3 Jun 2005 9:38:01 GMT

Back in both the 70's and in the late 80's there were some high profile murders that took place in Hollister. The Anderson Family in the 70's and the 2 others murders were committed by Gus Marlow. I've heard from various people that there are some books that have been written about these. I have searched high and low - does anyone know if there are any books on these cases?

ROSE Family

Carrie Barbosa — 9 Jun 2005 1:05:06 GMT

I am trying to do some family history on my Grandmothers side of the family and I have no real information to go on. Her father was Frank Joseph Rose and her mother was Edna Wilson Rose. Her father died during surgery back in 1925
after he died - her mother left her to be raised by the Andrade family, while her brothers were raised by the Dutra family. Her mother was said to have lived in the San Jose area. It is taboo in my family to discuss this situation so I'm hoping maybe somone else can shed a little more light on the situation.

old hazel hawkins hospital

krushnasty408 — 30 Apr 2005 5:04:26 GMT

Need to find info on old hazel hawkins hospital. Any articles to support it being haunted. thank you

BOUTELL, George W. - Hernandez Valley - late 1800s - Need info

Ray Iddings — 25 Sep 2006 4:27:22 GMT

Greetings
I am searching for information about George W. Boutell who was born in Ohio in 1849. He later moved to California and lived in Hernandez Valley (San Benito County) for a while and ran the stage between San Benito and Hernandez.

Can anyone tell me more about George?

HARDIN, Andrew S. - Need Obituary

Dianne Hardin — 9 Jun 2005 1:06:19 GMT

Could someone do a lookup for an obituary for Andrew Sandberg Hardin, born 08Jun 1893,died 25 Apr 1972.
He lived in Hollister since abt.1920.He was a swim and athletic coach. Wife was Catherine Bernice.Hardin.
I especially need to see if there's a mention of where in Arizona he was born? It was before Az. became a state and no birth certificate had been issued.
Andy (Andrew) Hardin was my uncle.

MORELINI, James

Dorothy — 9 Jun 2005 1:09:23 GMT

My grandfather was James Morelini who was born in Italy I am trying to find any information on his family. He lived in San Benito Co. most of his adult life and had 9 children. I do know all of them but can not fine any of his family.

has anyone used the Diocese of Monterey's archives services??

robertjm123 — 27 Aug 2002 2:12:23 GMT

Hi all,

Recently I contacted the Diocese of Monterey to ask whether they have an archive akin to the one the San Francisco Arch Diocese has. (the one in Menlo Park where you can do your own searching). Their response was to send me a research request form, with some pretty hefty fees if I want lots of things researched.

Has anyone here used their research team? If so, did you have much success, or comments about the experience?

Later,

Robert

HOWARD, Charles - Need Obituary

blueribbon — 24 Oct 2006 7:27:57 GMT

Can some kind person do a obit look up for CHARLES HOWARD died Mar 1, 1930 in Hollister, San Benito Co., thank you very much.

GILMORE, Daniel

Sally — 9 Jun 2005 1:07:43 GMT

Searching for photos and any information of my great grandfather, Daniel Gilmore. He brought freed slaves to San Benito County in 1888 to work on a farm above Hollister. He was born 1848 in Arkansas. He died in Los Angeles county 9 June 1912. Thank you.

Smalls Camp ... at head of San Benito River

Ray Iddings — 29 Mar 2005 3:22:24 GMT

I am searching for information about Smalls Camp which was a small community located at the head of the San Benito River at Sawmill Creek. Can anyone tell me about this community?

BAGER, M. - Hernandez Valley 1870 - Need info

Ray Iddings — 25 Sep 2006 4:32:26 GMT

I only know that a man named M. Bager was a farmer in Hernandez Valley in the 1870s. Can anyone tell me more about this person?

Need info about Sampson Peak ... near Idria

Ray Iddings — 29 Mar 2005 2:59:14 GMT

I am searching for information about the origin of the name for Sampson Peak. Can anyone help?

Need info about McCoy Canyon - near Hernandez Valley

Ray Iddings — 29 Mar 2005 2:58:03 GMT

I am search for infomation about the McCoy family for which McCoy Canyon is named. Can anyone help?

Need info about Hernandez Valley

Ray Iddings — 29 Mar 2005 2:56:34 GMT

I am searching for information about the Hernandez family for which Hernandez Valley is named. Can anyone help with this?

Need info about Condon Peak - San Benito / Fresno county line

Ray Iddings — 29 Mar 2005 2:54:09 GMT

Named on Santa Rita Peak (1969) 7.5’ quadrangle at 713913mE, 4021558mN at 1510 meters. This peak is shown on McCray (1891) Official Map of San Benito County, but no name is given for it. It is named on the Anderson and Pack (1915) map, but not included in their list of defined names suggesting that the name was well establish by 1915. It is thought by some locals that this peak is named for a sheepherder named (???) Condon.

Can anyone add to this story and provide more information about the Condon for which the peak is named.

See photo at http://www.picacho.org/place names/condon-peak.html.

CODY, Michael - Hernandez / Picacho 1870 - ? - Need info

Ray Iddings — 25 Sep 2006 4:31:06 GMT

Greetings
I am searching for information about Michael Cody who lived near Idria, California for a while during the late 1800s (1870s-1890s). I know he was friends with Edward Tully and managed the Picacho Mine for a short while. I know nothing else.

Can anyone tell me more about Michael?

(See newsletter at http://www.3rocks.org/nletter/2005-01_jan_newsletter.pdf for information about Picacho Mine and Ed Tully and http://www.picacho.org/place names/picacho-mine.html)

BRIGHTMAN, James F. - Hernandez area - late 1800s - Need info

Ray Iddings — 25 Sep 2006 4:28:43 GMT

Greetings
I am searching for information about James F. Brightman who lived near Coalinga, California for a while during the late 1800s (1880s-1890s). This is all I know about him.

Can anyone tell me more about James?

SHELTON, Walter John "Whitney" (1921-2004) Obituary

PeggyBPerazzo — 3 Mar 2005 12:48:49 GMT

Walter John "Whitney" Shelton

Walter John "Whitney" Shelton died in Woodland on Nov. 1, 2004, after a long battle with cancer. He was 83.

A memorial will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the chapel at East Lawn Memorial Park at 43rd Street in Folsom.

Born Feb. 17, 1921, in Kansas City, Mo., as a young boy he moved to California with his family. He graduated from San Benito High School in Hollister. After serving in the Navy on the USS Carter Hall during World War II, he married Kathryn Pappa and settled in Sacramento. He was a plumber with M.F. Carpenter and Ray O. Cook. In 1958, he moved his family to Davis when he accepted a position at UC Davis as a plumber foreman. He retired in 1978 to live in the house he built with Kathryn in Shingletown.

He was preceded in death by his wife in 1992 and his son Timothy in 1982.

He is survived by his son David Shelton and his wife Jennifer of Tahoe City; daughter Christine and her husband Steven Russo of Placerville; brother Robert Shelton of Citrus Heights; and grandchildren Danielle and Jeffrey.

He is further survived by his close companion, Vimelle Triebsch of Davis.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Yolo Hospice, P.O. Box 1014, Davis, CA 95617.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Thursday, November 11, 2004, (Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise." (315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616) <http://www.davisenterprise.com/>;. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

Guadalupe SANCHEZ & James ROCHE

@@groche@csus.edu — 10 Oct 2005 11:31:40 GMT

Guadalupe SANCHEZ, born 12 March 1845 in San Juan Bautista. Married James ROCHE in San Juan Bautista on 26 June 1863. I am looking for location of any records of the birth of any of their children.

Idria .... a family photograph to identify

riddings_1 — 1 Apr 2004 2:43:40 GMT

Greetings,
The attached family photograph is of a family who lived in or near Idria around 1910.

The person from whom I obtain a copy of this photograph suggested that it could be a Larios family. Can anyone confirm any of the people in the photograph?

Thanks
Ray Iddings
Three Rocks Research (http://www.3rocks.org)
(831) 427-0198

ROCHE, William Henry

Evelyn (Bopp) Villeggiante — 23 Feb 2002 10:26:51 GMT

I am trying to locate anyone that is related to my grandfather. He married my grandmother Nora Geraghty and produced 5 daughters. Muriel, Margaret (Peggy), Sally, Cathrine, and I beleive Elizabeth. He was a cousin to Hal Roche Jr. the movie producer or director. Sally died in child birth and my grandmother raised her child Vera. Muriel my mother had 2 children Evelyn, and Karl, Peggy had 4 children Catherine, Marie, Tommy, and Chris (Butch). I beleive Catherine had 2 children a boy and a girl. She moved north of San Francisco and I don't know where. I beleive her husband was a lawyer.

NUNEZ family photograph ... at New Idria in 1914.

Ray Iddings — 3 Mar 2005 12:47:12 GMT

Today, Jan. 15, 2005 I had the privilege of meeting Bea Sola in Hollister. She was born Bea Larios April 17, 1905, wife of Victor Sola, daughter of Ermilo Larios and Elva Miranda. At 100, although a little hard of hearing, she is of sharp mind. She reviewed a copy of a photograph posted at http://www.3rocks.org/ID_photos/idria%20family.jpg and immediately identified it as the Nunez family. Juan Nunez is the father and the mother is Evelda. She could only remember the name of the boy at the far right … his name is Robert. (not sure about some of spelling though.)

Can anybody help identify others in the photograph?

There are series of unidentified photos at: http://www.3rocks.org/ID_photos/

New Idria History and photographs

Ray Iddings — 2 Dec 2004 9:36:36 GMT

Greetings,
I am researching the history of New Idria and also searching for early photographs of the region. Any help is appreciated.

You might also want to view my website at http://www.picacho.org
You can contact me directly via that website.

RODRIQUEZ Family

BettyVyeda34 — 27 Jan 2004 3:00:56 GMT

I am doing research on my husbands family. I have been told many stories. One story goes----There was a bar in Hollister in the late 1920s and 30s called "Garcias". An uncle, Manny Vyeda, who lived in Watsonville but bailed hay in Hollister ' hung out" in this bar. Another uncle whose name was ? Rodriquez went by the nick name Garcia. I wonder if this uncle could be the Garcia who owned the bar. If any of the natives of Hollister remember this bar and know any thing about it I would really appreciate hearing from you.
Betty

CURBOW, Joseph - Obit needed

kayakr21 — 16 Aug 2005 3:02:54 GMT

I am seeking an obit for Joseph Curbow who died Jul 14 1958 in San Benito County, any help in leading me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

BEATTY, Samuel

Pstreet1 — 17 Sep 2004 3:09:05 GMT

Looking for information on Samuel Beatty (Scot), married to Louisa (German) and living in Aromas, California, San Benito County around the turn of the century. Samuel Beatty died Feb. 2, 1916, age 80 years and was buried in the IOOF cemetery.

Any leads on this family appreciated.

CANTANARI Family

Betty Vyeda — 26 Sep 2004 12:38:56 GMT

I am trying to locate anyone connected to the CANTANARI family from Hollister. The only name I have is Angelina who married Frank Locatelli. There may have been some one called CHEECE.

Betty Vyeda

SIMPSON, WHITE, BOWMAN, EVANS, STEWART, RUPE,

Judy Klee — 2 Apr 2004 2:25:44 GMT

Anyone researching this family? James and Sarah (BOWMAN) ROUPE/RUPE of MO had nine children, two of the sons, John (born about 1832) and William (born about 1837) moved to San Juan sometime prior to 1880.

John and his wife became parent's of seven children:

Robert William 1859
John Matthews 1865
Charles Frederick 1859
Frank Alvin 1861
Louisa V. 1875
Twins 1878

John's wife left him after the twins were born.

William and his wife Eliza (STACE) RUPE were parent's of the following six children:

John C. 1861
Mary Alice 1863
Martha C. 1865
Sarah 1868
Hattie 1870
William 1873
James Alvin 1878

Note: To contact, first e-mail through the list, and I will add your address to my book.

FRANSCIONI, Gene F. - (1915-2004) (obituary)

PeggyBPerazzo — 26 Sep 2004 12:37:57 GMT

Gene F. Franscioni

Gene F. Franscioni died recently at the Mabel Northside Convalescent Hospital on Hollister. He was 89.

Born March 13, 1915, in Watsonville, he lived in Hollister for three years and had previously lived in Davis from 1953 to 1975.

He was the former manager and owner of Medlock Crop Dusters in Davis. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II as a lieutenant colonel with the 101st Airborne as a pilot. He participated in the D-Day invasion of Europe, and while in the service he received the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Franscioni was an avid golfer and hunter.

He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Gene Franscioni.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carol Franscioni of Hollister; daughter, Robin Meggait of Armstrong, British Columbia; sister, Denise Franklin of Tucson, Ariz.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Monday from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Struve and Laporte Chapel, 41 W. San Luis St. in Salinas.For directions, visit www.struveandlaporte.com.

A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Struve and Laporte Chapel.

Memorials may be sent to the donor's favorite charity.

(Obituary from the "The Davis Enterprise," Monday, July 12, 2004, (Yolo County, California). Submitted with the permission of the "The Davis Enterprise." (315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616) <http://www.davisenterprise.com/>;. Please note: I am not related to the family listed above, and I do not have any further information on this family.)

WHARTON, Charles W.

MJEFFERS — 9 Apr 2002 1:09:42 GMT

Evening Free Lance
Tuesday December 22, 1931

Charles W. WHARTON, prominent rancher of the Union district, succumbed to a heart attack 21 December 1931 while at work in Salinas.
He was doing carpenter work, at which he was adept, and was building a new home for his son, Merle C. WHARTON, former local resident, when he was seized with the heart attack.
Besides a son at Salinas, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mattie WHARTON; two daughter, Mrs. Mabelle L. TRAVIOLI and Mrs. Vera M. PARKER, and two other sons, Ivan and Arlie WHARTON. Burial will be at the Odd Fellows Cemetery.

HILL, Harlow & Susie (nee ROSE)

kathy — 5 Mar 2004 1:27:51 GMT

I have quite a collection on my family but not the family that moved to Hollister from Napa. Susie Rose married Harlow Hill, they had two living children Herman & Mable. Mable married Samuel Jones .Their daugther Alda Jones married a Prater this was my grand parents. My big problem is Susie she died befor they moved here I think. Help!