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Looking for Obit In Santa Barbara

geblair — 4 Sep 2008 8:25:07 GMT

I'm looking for an obit for:

Harrison Libby Holt, b. 1916 NJ, d. Sep. 15, 1991.

His last residence, according to the SSDI, was the city of Santa Barbara.

Thank you.

Searching for any relatives or obit/death notice for Stuart A. Billings d1974, Santa Barbara, CA

Patriciadoughty88 — 2 Sep 2008 11:27:09 GMT

He died Aug 22, 1974, Santa Barbara, CA

Searching for any relatives or obit/death notice for Stuart A. Billings d1974, Santa Barbara, CA

Patriciadoughty88 — 2 Sep 2008 11:27:09 GMT

He died Aug 22, 1974, Santa Barbara, CA

Australian Seeks Assistance

Leroy_English — 17 Aug 2008 5:47:34 GMT

My gr uncle died in Santa Barbara, October 19, 1968. His name was Emmet Black. I would very much appreciate it, if someone could find his obituary and email the details. The distance makes this so difficult to research.
My email address is frontierchaserle@yahoo.com

cheers !

Pemble/ Moyer

furuiyes — 17 Apr 2008 1:01:48 GMT

Searching for the children of Helen Ethel Pemble and John Moyer. Perhaps they are: Jean Leslie b. 1951, John Charles B. 1947, John Harvey B. 1949, John Patric B. 1937, Mary Suzane B. 1939 and Vera Priscilla B. 1943.

Helen Ethel later married a man named Crafts

Obituary Request- Norman Harris Rutledge

califia — 16 Jul 2008 5:05:26 GMT

Looking for the Obituary of Norman Harris Rutledge, born Nov. 18, 1929 and died July 30, 1993 in Santa Barbara County. I am researching his brother James.

Jerry SPRINGER, living in Montecito in 1981

Melissa_Robards — 12 Jul 2008 1:58:35 GMT

I'm looking for the family of Jerry SPRINGER. He was living in Montecito in 1981, and is the son of Stephen Jeremiah SPRINGER and wife Dorothy. Stephen was b.1904 Iowa and d.1981 Shasta Co., CA

thank you,

melissa springer robards

Famile ties to Cota, Feliz, Ortega, Romero, Gonzales

Michael Urango — 1 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on these families names that were station in the old mission in Santa Barbara around the 1780's to early 1800's. I need lots of info. on the Olivera or Ortega families, any info. will be helpful, thanks

Looking for HEIL obit

flyinghook — 14 Jun 2008 11:44:53 GMT

Looking for obit on:
Leonard K HEIL, born 21 May 1921, died 4 Mar 2001, buried in Guadalupe Cemetery.
Helen Ruth (LANIER)HEIL, born 22 Jul 1925, died 12 Jul 2000, buried in Guadalupe Cemetery.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Vikki

Ingram

gina — 27 Jul 2001 10:44:16 GMT

Looking for anyone related to Elsie May Ingram b. 05/23/1908
died 01/05/1996
Last known residence 93436 Lompoc, Santa Barbara CA
Parents were George Byron Lipps and Mary Alice (Tucker) Lipps.
I think her husbands name was Joe Ingram
Thanks for reading, hope you can help

Married in San Luis Obispo, CA, James Caligari and Miss Geusta Tognini, both of Guadalupe

p8j8o8s8f8o — 29 Apr 2008 3:28:18 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin, Vol. 11, page 141, 1978, "Stereoptican" Column, 22 Sept. 1877 issue of the "San Luis Obispo Tribune": Married in San Luis Obispo, 17 Sept. by G. W. Barnes J.P. (at his residence) James Caligari and Geusta Tognini, both of Guadalupe, Santa Barbara Co.

Looking for Pena in the Santa Barbara, CA area

Jennifer Dally (Pena) — 8 Aug 2001 9:14:36 GMT

Hi my name is Jennifer Dally. I am looking for any pena's or relatives in the Santa Barbara/Santa Ynez area. My great grandfathers name was Daniel Pena a Chumash indian, He had a son -Jack Pena(my grandfather) he changed his last name to Dally when my great grandfater left my great grandmother mother. Never to speak of the family history again. He died in 1987 along with all he knew. His mother is still alive (Stella Romero) but has yet to tell me anything. She remarried a Romero and had my aunt Norma who is an active part of the Chumash tribe.

Married 1875, Miss Miriam Pray of Santa Cruz to Eugene Fawcett of Santa Barbara

p8j8o8s8f8o — 28 Apr 2008 1:01:37 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin, Vol. 10, page 67, 1977, "Stereoptican" Column, 27 Feb 1875 issue of the "San Luis Obispo Tribune": Married in Santa Cruz, 11 FEb. by Rev. E.S. Willey, Miss Miriam Pray of Santa Cruz to Eugene Fawcett, Esq. of Santa Barbara

Died 1876 Dona Encernacion Carillo, born 1814, wife of late Thomas M. Robbins

p8j8o8s8f8o — 12 Apr 2008 12:25:07 GMT

Abstracted from Bulletin of the California Central Coast Genealogical Society, Vol. 10, pg, 74, "Stereopticon" column, from "San Luis Obispo Tribune" issue 17 June 1876: Died in San Luis Obispo, June 10, Dona Encernacion Carillo, wife of the late Thomas M. Robbins of Santa Barbara, a pioneer of 1823. She was born 1814; daughter of Don Carlos Antonio Carillo, ex governor of Department of California under the Mexican Regime. Lived to see most of children settled. she was born at the Presidio of Santa Barbara under the reign of Carlos Septimi. Last hours passed away under the roof of the old Mission. Christian mother with large number of relatives.

Died 1875, Margaret T. Winn age 91 at home of son, C.B. Turman

p8j8o8s8f8o — 11 Apr 2008 7:48:35 GMT

Abstracted from Bulletin of the California Central Coast Genealogical Society, Vol. 10, pg, 65, "Stereopticon" column, from "San Luis Obispo Tribune" issue 16 Jan. 1875 Died in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., at the residence of her son, C.B. Turman, Margaret T. Winn, age 91. Mother of 14; only 2 survive her.

Died 1874 Sarah R. Ruis wfie of Ygnacia Ruis

p8j8o8s8f8o — 11 Apr 2008 6:52:41 GMT

Abstracted from Bulletin of the California Central Coast Genealogical Society, Vol. 10, pg, 65, "Stereopticon" column, from "San Luis Obispo Tribune" issue 28 November. 1874: Died at Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County of pneumonia, Sarah R. Ruis, wife of Ygnacia Ruis. Tulare and Los Angeles papers please copy.

Married 1874 Jose Vidal to Miss Carlotta Price in San Luis Obispo, California

p8j8o8s8f8o — 9 Apr 2008 11:56:59 GMT

Abstracted from Bulletin of the California Central Coast Genealogical Society, Vol. 10, pg, 36, "Stereopticon" column, from "San Luis Obispo Tribune" issue 28 Feb. 1874: Married in San Luis Obispo on Mon., 23 Feb., by Rev. Father Rousell, Jose Vidal, step-son of Francisco Vidal of the Rancho Punta de Laguna, Santa Barbara Co., to Miss Carlotta Price, daughter of John M. Price, late Supervisor of the county of San Luis Obispo

Died 1874 Polonio Suniga, nativve of Sonora Mexico, age about 60

p8j8o8s8f8o — 9 Apr 2008 11:33:38 GMT

Abstracted from Bulletin of the California Central Coast Genealogical Society, Vol. 10, pg, 36, "Stereopticon" column, from "San Luis Obispo Tribune" issue 14 Feb. 1874: Died in Santa Barbara. 9 Feb.. Polonio Suniga, a native of Sonora Mexico age about 60years. The deceased resided in the County between 1854 and 1856.

Current Obituary

JohnNewmark18 — 20 Mar 2008 5:04:36 GMT

I don't know if this request is appropriate or not, but I would like a copy of the text for an obituary of a relative that appeared in today's NewsPress. The website requires costly registration to see the full article, so I'm hoping there's a subscriber willing to copy the text and send it to me through the contact form on Ancestry. It's for C. William Altman, and appears in the 3/20 edition.

Thanks

Eugene Scollen died 1873, son of John Scollan; Eugene's wife of Hill family of Patena Rancho

p8j8o8s8f8o — 7 Mar 2008 5:15:38 GMT

Abstracted from: California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin, Volume 9, 1976 "Stereopticon" column, Sat. 13 Sept 1873 (San Luis Obispo Tribune): Died in Santa Barbara Tuesday, 9 September of consumption, Eugene Scollen aged 33 yrs. Son of Mr. John Scollan of Santa Barbara and was married into the Hill family of Patena Rancho in that county. He served in the late war in the 2nd California Calvery (typo), Orderly Sergeant of his company. (Note two spellings of Scollen,an)

CARL WILHELM MELANDER - DOB 11/10/1877 Sweden - DOD 1907(?)

KrisWalls21 — 3 Mar 2008 2:05:17 GMT

I have an on-line friend in Sweden who is looking for information regarding her grandmother's brother - Carl (Karl) Wilhelm Melander, who she says died in Santa Barbara County in 1907 -- too far back for the on-line California death index. She wants to know if he left any family. Is anyone able to do a death lookup for me? I believe from the way "Melander" is pronounced in Swedish that Carl's last name might possibly be spelled "Mailander". Thank you for any information you can provide.

Obit Lookup Please? Emma Rush in Santa Barbara

whobegetyou — 14 Feb 2008 3:53:50 GMT

Hello, wondering if anyone can do obit lookups for Emma Rush who died in Santa Barbara Co 15, Aug 1931. She lived at the time Amy Scott who died in Santa Barbara Co 29 Jan 1970. Emma had one another daughter Pearl Rodeheaver who died in Santa Barbara Co 29 Apr 1958. Neither Pearl nor Amy had any children. There is a 3rd daughter of Emma one Alice Jenkins that I cannot locate. Hoping an obit for Emma, and or her two childless daughters Pearl and Amy may point the way. Stuck! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Scott

Santa Barbara Obituary

rhowic — 16 Aug 2007 12:32:23 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for:

Arthur RHODEN died in Los Angeles and is buried at the Santa Barbara Cemetery. His address at time of death was 3510 - 118th in Los Angeles. The informant was at the Santa Barbara Hotel in Los Angeles.

Thank you. Lori Rhoden

Obit for Karen Irene Payne Childs

hamboz — 19 Feb 2008 1:36:02 GMT

I wonder if there is a kind soul who would look up the obituary for the above lady, who died in Jun 1989. Thanks so much.

Ponzini cousins

pat110 — 10 Aug 2007 7:25:17 GMT

Looking for my Ponzini cousins from Santa Barbara and Ventura.

ELEANOR LOUISE (CRANDALL) ROBERTSON wife of E.W."Jack"

ozomaha — 19 Jan 2008 2:14:21 GMT

Daughter of DR FRANK GUILFORD CRANDALL AND ELEANOR NAOMI (ANDERSON) CRANDALL. Listed as Mrs E.W. "Jack" Robertson in obits: Frank 1953 LosAngeles,Eleanor Ventura 1981. Have not found Eleanor Louise or her sister LAURA BELLE (MRS FRED) DOWNS in either SSDI or California DI. I believe Dr Frank Crandall was my Dad's father.

Genealogy Seminar Feb. 2

janelletp68 — 7 Jan 2008 11:09:07 GMT

The San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society is sponsoring an all-day seminar—“Tracing Your Family Tree, Digital, DNA, and Traditional Sources.” It will be held on Saturday, February 2, at the Veteran’s Hall, 801 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo. Nationally known speakers, Dick Eastman, Geoff Rasmussen, and Max Blankfeld will be presenting topics for beginners as well as experienced researchers. To reserve a syllabus, register prior to January 18th, 2008. For more information and registration http:// kcbx.net/~slogen/ or call 473-4963. Walk-in registration welcomed.

Browning, Los Olivos, Lompoc Santa Ynez SB Ca

vonnieh50|M153965 — 9 Jun 2007 6:06:49 GMT

I am looking for family members of Emma J BROWNING she is buried in Oak Hill Cemnetery in Ballard Ca. Emma came to Ca with her son John William and his wife Lottie (TERRY) BROWNING. Emma is buried with John and Lottie . Emma was born Thankful Emogene MUNGER 1851 Mass daughter of William and Sarah Emeline Davis Munger. She married John Noah BROWNING 1870 Mass. John was from Dover Kent England born 1851 He came to the US in 1869 on the ship American Union. Their children were Alice, Sarah, John, Thomas, Clara and James. Clara is my line and she married Clyde WESTON. They are also buried in the Oak Hill cemetery in Ballard. I am looking for other Brownings that are still in the Lompoc, Santa Barbara Co area. Yvonne

Obit for William D. Brewer

richard_vanwagenen — 28 Dec 2007 3:39:49 GMT

Am wondering if there is a obit for William D. Brewer who died in July 1971 in Buellton ?

Obit for Maurice L. Vandervort

richard_vanwagenen — 28 Dec 2007 3:38:23 GMT

Am wondering if there is a obit for Maurice L. Vandervort who died April 1968 ?

Genealogy Seminar

janelletp68 — 12 Dec 2007 1:16:42 GMT

February 2-- San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society Seminar. “Tracing Your Family Tree with Digital, DNA, and Traditional Sources.” Dick Eastman, Geoff Rasmussen, and Max Blankfel will be the featured speakers. For registration and details http://kcbx.net/~slogen or call Caffi Cohen at 805-473-4963.

Obit

debbiejoseph87 — 4 Dec 2007 11:03:16 GMT

I am looking for a obit for Michael A Murray. Born 6-22-1962 & Died 10-1-2006 . Thanks for any help. Debbie

Joel Clayton died 1872

p8j8o8s8f8o — 17 Nov 2007 6:30:15 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin, Volume 9, 1976, 3rd issue page 54: Issue 16 March 1872: Died at Black Diamond, Contra Costa Co., Sunday, 10 March, Joel Clayton Esq., former superintendent of the Guadalupe Rancho, Santa Barbara Co, Mr. Clayton was well and favorably known in San Luis Obispo Co., Ca.

Howell & Smiley surnames in Lompoc, CA

carriebias — 22 Apr 2005 7:36:34 GMT

Hi, I am looking for others that may be searching for these same family lines, Howell & Smiley. Or if your family was associated with them I would love to hear from you also.

Samuel Smiley b. 1868, NY d. 1950 Lompoc, CA, married 1887 NY, to Louisa Wust b in Germany.

Children;
1. William Smiley Sr born 1888 NY, died 1979 Lompoc, CA , married Catherine MNU.

2. Eunice "Susie" Smiley born 1905 NY, died 1991, Lompoc, CA (this is my grandmother)
married (1) Harry Guy Howell born, MO, died 1936 Lompoc CA, Susie remarried a (2) Mr Hardy/Hardie for a short period of time, later married (3) James P. Irwin in 1943.

3. Alice Smiley born 1910 NY, died 2000, Lompoc, CA, married Al Schuyler in 1937.

If any of these names appear in your family please contact me.

Carrie Bias Hoffert
carriebias@myfamily.com

Miss Jennie Way died 1872

p8j8o8s8f8o — 16 Nov 2007 1:56:29 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin Vol. 9, Summer 1976, page 11, San Luis Obispo, Ca. paper, Issue 3 Feb 1872: At Sumner's Station, on Jan. 27, of heart disease, Miss Jennie Way, late of Santa Barbara, aged 17.

Ezra Morse Jr. age 11, died 1871

p8j8o8s8f8o — 16 Nov 2007 1:19:27 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin Vol. 9, Summer 1976, page 7, San Luis Obispo, Ca. paper, Issue 9 Dec 1871: Died in Santa Barbara, 1 Dec, of typhoid fever, Ezra Morse Jr. , age 11.

Ezra Morse died 1871

p8j8o8s8f8o — 16 Nov 2007 1:17:40 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin Vol. 9, Summer 1976, page 7, San Luis Obispo, Ca. paper, Issue 9 Dec 1871: Died in Santa Barbara, 27 Nov, Ezra Morse, age 39.

Benjamin Willis Lucas died 1871

p8j8o8s8f8o — 16 Nov 2007 12:51:26 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin Vol. 9, 1976, page 9, San Luis Obispo, Ca. paper, Issue 28 Oct 1871: Died in Santa Barbara 15 October, Benjamin Willis Lucas aged 31 years, 6 mos.

Eugene Scollan weds Miss Adalida J. Hill in Santa Barbara 1871, both of La Patera

p8j8o8s8f8o — 16 Nov 2007 12:43:19 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin Vol. 9, 1976, page 9, San Luis Obispo, Ca. paper, Issue 28 Oct 1871: Married in Santa Barbara, 17 Oct 1871, by Rev. J. Villa, Eugene Scollan to Miss Adalida J. Hill, both of La Patera.

J.A. Tryce aged about 50, died 1871

p8j8o8s8f8o — 16 Nov 2007 12:03:01 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin Vol. 9, 1976, page 7, San Luis Obispo, Ca. paper, Issue 24 June 1871: Died at Santa Cruz Isalnd, Santa Barbara County, Mr. J.A. Tryce, aged about 50 years

Dr. Charles W. Shaug of Santa Barbara Co. weds Annie Lloyd of Lake County

p8j8o8s8f8o — 15 Nov 2007 11:54:43 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin Vol. 9, 1976, page 7, San Luis Obispo, Ca. paper, Issue 3 June 1871: Married on May 4th at Lower Lake, Lake County, Dr. Charles W. Shaug of Santa Barbara County to Mrs. Annie Lloyd, late of county first named.

Isaac Howell Sr. hosts wedding of Edwin Howell and Isabel Fairchild, both of Napa Co. 1871

p8j8o8s8f8o — 15 Nov 2007 11:25:02 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin Vol. 9, 1976, page 6, San Luis Obispo, Ca. paper, Issue 29 April 1871: Married at the house of Isaac Howell Sr. near San Luis Obispo, Edwin Howell to Isabel Fairchild, both of St. Helena, Napa Co., California

Manuel Jimeno in Santa Barbara, Ca. weds Moise Kahn, late of Phaleburgh, France 1871

p8j8o8s8f8o — 15 Nov 2007 11:18:44 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin, Vol 9, 1976, Stereopticon Column, page 4, from San Luis Obispo, Ca. paper: Issue 1 April 1871: In Santa Barbara, March 17th by the Rev. James Willa, Moise Kahn, late of Phaleburgh, France and Carolina Jimeno of that place, daughter of Manuel Jimeno, dec'd, formerly Provisional Governor of California.

W.W. Hunt of Santa Maria Velley weds Mrs. Pauline De La Tour of San Francisco

p8j8o8s8f8o — 15 Nov 2007 10:04:28 GMT

Abstracted from California Central Coast Genealogical Society Bulletin, Vol 9, 1976, Stereopticon Column, page 3, from San Luis Obispo, Ca. paper: Married at the Eagle Hotel in this town, Sunday, Dec. 11 by Rev. Allen, W. W. Hunt of Santa Maria Valley Santa Barbara County to Mrs. Pauline De La Tour of San Francisco.

BROTHER OF WWII SUBMARINER

svr5svr — 10 Oct 2007 6:44:37 GMT

I'm a volunteer with the Search for the Grunion project, www.ussgrunion.com
The USS GRUNION was a WWII submarine that went missing in July 1942 and today after an extensive search she has been found.
We would like to share this exciting news with all the families of the lost sailors. One of our sailors was Richard McCutcheon and his brother died in Santa Barbara.
Donald Nesbit McCutcheon died on Mar. 1, 1953.

How could I get obit or death certificate for him? Any tips leads or help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Vickie Rodgers

Flossie Madge (Hurlbut) Snyder

BettySnyder99 — 13 Oct 2007 3:31:33 GMT

I am searching for anyone who knew my mother, she lived in Santa Barbara, California in 1947 and possibly before that.
She went by the name of Madge. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Betty

Carpinteria, CA look up

angel_x6 — 24 Sep 2007 10:51:46 GMT

I am looking for my cousin Danny Lee Michie age 55. Info says he lives in Carpinteria. He had posted an inquery on a Utah board last year looking for info on his natural father. I only found his post this month and can't locate him. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Obit Request for Chester Berning 8/14/2004

schears — 14 Sep 2007 5:04:16 GMT

Would someone have access to the Santa Maria Times for this obituary lookup?
Thank you.

Mary Holyfield, Missouri/Ohio

DeborahJonesCriddle — 2 Sep 2007 6:25:35 GMT

Am trying to find out information on my gg grandmother Mary Catherine or Ann Holyfield born about 1841 in Ohio. She first married Robert Patrick in Missouri and then second, Jesse Bransford Gunnels. Believe she died in El Monte, Los Angeles, California in 1874.

Requesting obit lookup from Feb 2006

cplawson — 17 Aug 2007 6:57:59 GMT

I am hoping to obtain an obiuary for Ray Lawson who died Feb 21, 2006. Last residence Los Alamos. Or any advice on the names of local newspapers that I might search online. Thanks!

Obit Lookup Help

gloliva1 — 3 Aug 2007 3:30:23 GMT

I am trying to find the Obituary for Josephine Rice who died May 23, 1943 in Santa Barbara County. I believe she died in Santa Maria. Any help to find an obituary for her would be greatly appreciated.
Lisa

Cemeterys in Bakersfield California

BarbaraRedmanPratt — 24 Nov 2006 6:22:41 GMT

Would some one give me the names of the main cemeterys and address/phone numbers of same in Bakersfield. I am trying to find where my aunt Mildred Louise Redman was buried. She died sometime in late 1980's or very early 90's.She would have been in her 60's.

OBIT LOOK-UP: Pauline Schaimet, July 1978 Santa Barbara, CA

schoony156 — 12 Jun 2007 6:15:39 GMT

Family members seeking a copy of the Obituary for Pauline Schaiment who passed away in July 1978 in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. I don't have access to the CADI to determine the exact day of her death.
SSDI:
PAULINE SCHAIMET 25 Jun 1901 Jul 1978 93105 (Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA) 93101 (Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA) 527-52-0965 Arizona
Thanks in advance,
Bob Schoonover, Email: schoony@comcast.net

Guthrie, Harold Howard Obit Request

lovefoundus_1 — 12 Jun 2007 5:36:43 GMT

Aloha
I am in search of Harold Howard Guthrie's Obit. He passed away in Santa Barbara on October 14, 1991. If there is anyone who has the time I sure would appreicate it.

My email address is lovefoundus@comcast.net.

Mahalo
Donna

Mike R. Talbott

DonMartinThomas — 7 Jun 2007 1:55:23 GMT

Seeking Obituary of Mike R. Talbott b. 21 Dec. 1915 & d. 16 Mar. 2003.

looking for family members

littledarling131 — 27 May 2007 4:48:50 GMT

I'm looking for any relatives or information on my great aunt's family. She was Edith Mary Rennie and she married Frank J. Howells. They had three children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. They originated in England but finally setled in Santa Anna / Santa Barbara area. It would be lovely to hear from any family members, but I would settle for any information regarding the family.
Thank you.

looking for family members

littledarling131 — 27 May 2007 4:48:06 GMT

looking for family members

littledarling131 — 27 May 2007 4:46:47 GMT

I'm looking for any relatives or information on my great aunt's family. She was Edith Mary Rennie and she married Frank J. Howells. They had three children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. They originated in England but finally setled in Santa Anna / Santa Barbara area. It ould be lovely to hear fro any family members, but I would sttle for any information regarding te family.
Thank you.

obit lookup

susiekirby1 — 30 Apr 2007 11:38:11 GMT

I need the assistance of someone to lookup an obit or death certificate in Santa Barbara Co. The person I am looking for is John P. Smith born in February of 1842 in Missouri. He lived in the county through the 1910 Census. His wife was Margaret and they had eight children that I know of. I would be very interested to know more about him and his family. Thank you in advance for any information.

Sheahan, Daniel W. 1930-2003 obit look-up request

vbwagner33 — 26 Feb 2007 10:10:26 GMT

Looking for information on a "brick wall" relative. Daniel W. Sheahan, born 1930 in Wisconsin and died 2003 in California. I would appreciate an obit look-up so I can verify if this is the correct relative.

Thanks so much!

seeking info on Beatrice Marie Martinez from Santa Barbara

naturalsoaps_1 — 27 Jan 2007 11:52:23 GMT

Born Sept. 10, 1910 in Santa Barbara; went by Bebe Marie Barber around 1940. Father was Lucas Martinez. Mother was Anna Lopez. I think she had siblings, one named Benny? She was married to Sankey Ray for a short time in the 1940's, I think. Any information would be appreciated!

Obit for Charles Younglove

K_Leato99 — 26 Jan 2007 4:26:40 GMT

I'm trying to locate an obituary for Charles Younglove who died in May 1987. Please any help or information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Karen

Everett Sarot obit

brendaandrex — 1 Dec 2003 1:01:36 GMT

I need help locating an obit on Everett Sarot. This is what I do know..... he was in Buellton, and died October 15, 2003,
he was married and did have children, one child is a boy named Dean or Deany. Everett was born in Oklahoma, and probably moved to California from Montana. I am desperately trying to locate all info on him and trying to locate any family.
Any and all assistance will be greatly appreciated.
email me at brendaandrex@aol.com
Thank you

Joseph Lester Creasey 1906 - 1975

ResearchJunkie — 3 Jan 2007 2:55:34 GMT

Joseph Lester Creasey, 68, of 2021 Anacapa St., died at Cottage Hospital yesterday. (April 9, 1975)

Mr. Creasey was born in Springfield, Illinois, March 13, 1906, and was a graduate of Kansas University. A general building contractor, he moved to Los Angeles in 1937 from Chicago; to Santa Maria in 1942; and here in 1963.

Following his retirement from the building business, he was a real estate broker, and was a volunteer worker for the Santa Barbara Art Museum.

Surviving are his wife, the former Alice Burroughs; a son, Dale W. Creasey, of Ft. McMurray, Alberta, Canada.; a sister, Mrs. Frances Frazier, Kansas City; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be tomorrow at 9 a.m at the Welch-Ryce Associates chapel, with the Rev. Philip B. McKinley, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Santa Barbara Cemetery.

Source: Santa Barbara News Press ~ April 10, 1975

Alice Margaret (Burroughs) Creasey 1905 - 1975

ResearchJunkie — 3 Jan 2007 2:52:02 GMT

Graveside services for Mrs. Alice Margaret Creasey, 70, of 2021 Anacapa St., a retired Santa Barbara real estate broker who died yesterday (August 28, 1975) in Cottage Hospital after a brief illness, will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Santa Barbara Cemetery.

Mrs. Creasey was a local real estate broker from 1962 to 1970. A 13 year resident of Santa Barbara, she came here from Santa Maria where she had lived for 18 years. During that time she and her husband, Joseph, owned and operated a construction business. He died here last April.

Born in rural Iowa, June 10, 1905, she moved to Los Angeles from Chicago, Illinois, in 1938. Mrs. Creasey was a talented amateur artist and did volunteer work at the Santa Barbara Art Museum.

Surviving are a son, Dale of Ft. McMurray, Canada; a brother, William Burroughs of Waukon, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Minnie O'Hare of Dorchester, Iowa; and two grandchildren.

Welch-Ryce Associates are in charge.

Source: Santa Barbara News Press ~ August 29, 1975

Joseph L. & Alice M. CREASEY Obituary & Cemetery Look-Up

ResearchJunkie — 27 Nov 2006 9:33:45 GMT

I'm looking for an obituary and a cemetery listing for a hasband and wife. Both died in Santa Barbara.

Alice Margaret (Burroughs) Creasey died in Santa Barbara on 28 Aug 1975. She was born in Iowa on 10 Jun 1905.

Joseph L. Creasey died in Santa Barbara on 09 Apr 1975. He was born in Illinois on 13 Mar 1906.

I'm willing to pay someone for their time and effort if needed. Thanks for your assistance! ~Errin

Gunnar Johnson

govinda83 — 29 Dec 2006 7:54:33 GMT

I'm looking for children of this man. He was born Feb 19 1924 in Chicago, Cook County, IL and died in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Aug 5 1979.

Did he ever married and had children? His parents where Gustaf Albin Daniel Jonsson, born March 7 1894 in Botkyrka, Stockholm, Sweden (died Sep 7 1972 in Escondido, San Diego) and Axelia Maria Eugenia Soderstrom, born Jan 21 1898 in Overlulea (Boden), Sweden (died Oct 4 1968 in Escondido, San Diego).

Any clue is welcome.

Phyllis Eileen Porter Clemens

Ellen Rigsby — 25 Oct 2006 7:44:52 GMT

Looking for any info. for Phyllis E. Porter Clemens. Born abt. 1918 in Mass., had one daughter, Gladys-dob abt. 1938. Gladys married name is Hadley, not sure what her maiden name would be.
Phyllis was married for a short time to Fred Clemens and they had a son Fred-dob,1948, and a daughter -dob ? but Fred and sister were abt a year apart.before divorcing abt. 1949-50.
While married to Fred Clemens they lived at 1709 Sunset Ave. Santa Barbara, CA.
I am doing research for this family, they would like to know what happened to their mother with no contact with her except for she showed up abt. 10 yrs. later when Fred was abt. 10 yrs. old.
It was thought Phyllis married one of the band members of Jerry Lewis [the comedian} at one time.
Would appreciate any help.
Thank you,
Ellen

obituary look up please

Brett_Hardesty — 7 Dec 2006 11:09:53 GMT

Maynard Jones

Name: JONES, MAYNARD Social Security #: 553105819 Sex: MALE Birth Date: 1 Jul 1903 Birthplace: MICHIGAN Death Date: 20 Jan 1969 Death Place: SANTA BARBARA Mother's Maiden Name: WILSON Father's Surname:

This is all I know about the time and place of death any help is appreciated

Brett

Searching for Podsednik in California

jfarr8 — 1 Oct 2006 11:11:25 GMT

I am searching for a Judith Ann Podsednik. I am not sure if she is part of the same Podsednik ancestry you are connected with but thought I would see if perhaps anyone knows her. Podsednik is her maiden name and I am guessing she was born perhaps late 1940's or early 1950's. I have no other information on her. I am not sure if she was born in San Diego, I only know she lived there or around there in the mid 1960's. Any information that could help in locating her would be great! Thank you!

Rev. Edward Kennedy 1897-1973

Josh Sybert — 21 Nov 2006 2:49:59 GMT

Could someone try an obituary or death notice look up for the following: Edward I. Kennedy born 1-9-1897, died 10-1-1973 in Santa Barbara County, CA. He was a Catholic priest. Otherwise, can someone suggest the best newspaper for that area of California I could write to for his obit/death notice. Thanks

City Directory Lookup Request-GUENTHER/GUNTHER

SheridanShields — 24 Oct 2006 2:08:51 GMT

I would appreciate the following city directory lookups:

GUENTHER/GUNTHER, Wilbur - Santa Barbara (1920-1965)
GUENTHER/GUNTHER, Marcella - Santa Barbara (1966-1983)

Thank you.

Obituary Lookup for Standish Backus, JR.

Nancy Backus — 23 Oct 2006 8:19:36 GMT

Would like to obtain obituary for this relative of mine, watercolor artist Standish Backus, Jr. who died in Stanta Barbara 10/12/1989. Would appreciate any help and would gladly return a favor in Michigan or elsewhere. Thank you so much.

WWII SUBMARINER - ROY LESTER O'NEAL

Vickie — 20 Oct 2006 8:04:22 GMT

Roy O'Neal was a WWII submariner on the USS WAHOO when it went missing in Oct. 1943 and today a discovery has been made and we wish to share it with the families of the lost crew.

Roy listed his hometown as Lompac and his mother Emma Christine O'Neal as his next of kin.

Any help with this family is appreciated.
Thank you

Need Obit look up Calvin E. Northrup June 3, 1904 Santa Barbara

Sandra Northrop — 15 Oct 2006 1:44:17 GMT

Hello,

Could someone please do an obit look up for me? I'm trying to locate an obit for Calvin E. Northrup who passed away June 3, 1904 in Santa Barbara, California. Any help would be deeply appreciated. Thank you!

Sandra

Looking for ancestors from "Bud" David Priest-Idaho

jfarr8 — 1 Oct 2006 11:27:27 GMT

I am looking for relatives of my grandfather "Bud" David Priest and his wife Alice Wellman of Bingham Idaho. My grandfather was born August 1893 and died September 10, 1959. My father was Edward David Priest of Bingham Idaho born June 11, 1921 and died November 1994. If anyone has any information on this family tree, please email me. Thank you!

Need Obit Lookup for 1954 and 1989 in Santa Barbara

jaheller — 30 Sep 2006 1:36:35 GMT

Would appreciate help locating the obituaries of Mr. Edwin Denys Rowe, death 18 March 1954 and his daughter Barbara Frances Rowe, death 6 May 1989 both in Santa Barbara. Any help would be great.

Havens, Paula A (Seymour)

nnjer1 — 1 Oct 2006 12:52:51 GMT

b: 17 May 1910 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
d: 5 March 1988 Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Wife of Frank Brainerd

Havens, Frank Brainerd obit

nnjer1 — 1 Oct 2006 12:52:51 GMT

b: 10 July 1908 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
d: 7 March 1988 Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Need Obit lookup please for Ray Montgomery 4 June 1998

shatfield49 — 26 Sep 2006 3:43:29 GMT

Would greatly appreciate help to locate obituary for Ray Montgomery b 27 May 1922 Los Angeles...died 4 June 1998 in Santa Barbara..He was a retired actor who went into real estate I believe...He was my second cousin,although we never met, and I would like to find if he had any survivors listed in his obit...Thank you in advance for your kindness and time...Sherry in Texas

Pierce family

kjowilson82 — 25 Sep 2006 2:37:15 GMT

I am looking for info on Emma Pierce born about 1857. She was the daughter of Charles and Mary Pierce and had a brother Hiram. Would like to know what happened to her after marriage and the death of her husband. She lived in Pennsylvania for a short time and then moved back to CA.
Any help would be appreciated. kim

Gunnels, Haddox, Gilmore

Ann Collins Woodlee — 30 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

John William Gunnels Married Eliza J. Haddox, and they had 3 children, in Oxnard, Ventura, CA. Mildred was born in 1902, 0r 1904(most likely)then Jesse or Jessie, malein 1905; the 3rd child was an unknown female. Death of Eliza is unknown, but she preceded John William, who died in April or May of 1918, supposedly in the line of duty in Ventura County. John William is the son of Mary Ann Gilmore, and Jessie Bransford Gunnels, married in MO about 1856, then remarried Mary Ann Holyfield, also in MO, in November of 1865. Death of M.A.Gilmore is unknown, but Jessie was a rounder, and left more than 1 wife.
The family line goes back to William Posey Gunnels, and his son Nathan or Nathaniel Gunnels, in TN, GA, and the Carolinas.

Findlay photo of light eyed man

Gail Kelley — 14 Aug 2006 4:36:24 GMT

I have a photo I found (and bought) at a flea market while I was near Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio last week. It is of a young man with dark hair & light eyes. The back says that the photo was made by:

"A.H. Nichols, Artist: Ink Work a Specialty, Findlay, Ohio".

I hope someone can identify this young man. Thank you.

Sincerely, Gail Kelley
(California)

Beulah Strickland

betty_schumaker — 10 Sep 2006 12:48:31 GMT

Looking for an obit for Beulah Strickland died July 30, 1988 in Santa Barbara, California.
Thanks,
Betty

Olive Wayne

JOYOUS_MOM — 4 Sep 2006 11:12:40 GMT

Looking for family or other information regarding Olive Wayne (nee: Mitchell). B: 6/17/1915 D: 9/7/2001. Born to John T. and Lucy Mitchell.

CA Death Index says she died in Santa Barbara, CA

RUSSELL & ROSE MOODY

rlcpacbac1 — 15 Aug 2006 2:32:09 GMT

Seeking information Russell Moody, born July 3, 1911, died April 19, 1988; wife, Rose Moody, born March 24, 1909, died October 8, 1999. They had a daughter by the name of Deborah born in 1949.

Santa Maria Union High School, Santa Barbara Co., CA, Class of 1918

Dalice — 7 Jan 2005 9:20:56 GMT

Santa Maria Union High School, Santa Barbara County, CA, Class of 1918
Taken from the 1919 Review Yearbook

DAVIS, Clifford, Union Oil Company, of Santa Maria
DAVIS, Ina, student at Los Angeles Norman
DAY, Edna L., student at Business College of Santa Barbara
DAY, Martha, of Santa Maria
DORLAND, Ida, student at Business College of Santa Barbara
GLINES, Melba, student nurse of Pasadena
JORDAN, Edith, student at Pomona College, Claremont
KELLEY, Mildred, of Santa Maria
LOCEY, Valera, now Mrs. Thomas GRAY of Santa Maria
LOOMAN, Frances, stenographer of Santa Maria
PARNELL, Petrea, now Mrs. M. HAMMOND of Santa Maria
PAULSON, Samuel, farmer of Nipomo
PEAVY, Claude, oil worker of Orcutt
REED, Edna, of Santa Maria
REED, Howard, clerk of Santa Maria
ROOKER, Jessie, student as Business College of San Jose
SILVA, Loretta, student nurse at San Francisco
STIER, Harry, Galety Theatre of Santa Maria

Joseph Scanlon born in New York 1916

sissyagis — 2 Aug 2006 6:37:16 GMT

Does anyone have any information on this man? He was born in Orange County, New York on May 16, 1916. His parents were John James and Carrie (Williams) Scanlon. Nothing more is known.

James (Jim) FORMAN,b.Ontario Co. Ont. Canada,d. Oct 12,1972 desc.?

Nancy — 17 Jul 2006 6:02:08 GMT

ASMAN--EGGERMAN

honorswayne52 — 7 Jul 2006 1:02:56 GMT

HI,
MY NAME IS HONOR SWAYNE AND I LIVE IN CO.CORK IRELAND.I AM PRESENTLY RESEARCHING ONE JOSEPH ASMAN WHO MIGRATED FROM VIGO COUNTY INDIANA TO LOSANGELES SOMETIME BETWEEN 1920 AND 1930. JOSEPH CAME TO THE UNITED STATES FROM GERMANY IN SEPT OF 1896,HE WAS THEN 30 YRS OLD. HE MARRIED ONE ANNA EGGERMAN AND THEY HAD 3 CHILDREN,ALL BORN IN VIGO,THEY WERE ALFRED, JOSEPH, AND A DAUGHTER FRANCIS. JOSEPH WAS A BAKER BOTH IN INDIANA AND LOSANGELES. MY CONNECTION TO THE ASMANS IS THROUGH THE EGGERMAN LINE. IN THE 1930 CENSUS JOSEPH, ANNA, ALFRED, AND JOSEPH JNR WERE LIVING IN LOSANGELES AND ALSO LIVING WITH THEM WAS ELIZABETH EGGERMAN, ANNAS SISTER.BOTH WOMEN WERE THE DAUGHTERS OF JOHN EGGERMAN AND FRANCISCA--BEDENBECKER--EGGERMAN AND WERE BORN IN ILLINOIS.
I DONT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO JOSEPH AND ANNAS DAUGHTER,FRANCIS, IN THE 1920 CENSUS FOR VIGO COUNTY SHE WAS FOURTEEN YRS OLD, SHE DOESNT SHOW UP IN THE 1930 CENSUS FOR THE FAMILY IN LOSANGELES.ANYONE THAT WOULD HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS FAMILY AND THEIR DECENDENTS, I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE HEARING FROM

HONOR SWAYNE

Seeking living descendants of Fell / Bladen surname Santa Maria

GenSeekerSueZ — 28 Jun 2006 9:00:13 GMT

Seeking living descents of Jessie L. Fell and Unknown Bladen. Mrs. Jessie Bladen died in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, CA 27 July 2003.

Anyone who has access to obituaries, I would love to hear of some living relatives. I have photos to share.

Padro de Alcantara Romero "Civil War Vet ??"

Alex Grzywacki — 23 Jun 2006 3:10:31 GMT

Looking for the grave of Padro and his son Pedro Loreto de refugio Romero, b. Sept 23, 1844 Santa Barbara, CA.
died by house fire at his home in Montecito, Santa Barbara, CA. on Nov 17, 1916. He is reported to also have been in the Civil War in Company C, First Battalion Native Cavalry, California Volunteers.
Please help. Alex Grzywacki, P.O. Box 30125, Santa Barbara, CA. 93130. (AlexGr1@Verizon.Net) "Subject: Romeros in the Civil War"

Cunnane

irchesser — 9 Jul 2001 3:50:41 GMT

"Doc" Bartholmew Cunnane 1827, Mayo,Ireland, and Margaret Mullaney 1833 Ireland, dau of Wm and Margaret (Flatly) Mullaney. buried at Calvary Cem in Santa Barbara. Lived in Johnson co. IN 1850,White co 1860. Ind, and Randolph co. MO 1880,Boone co. MO 1870, moved to Santa Ynez,Ca before 1900 census. He inspired his sons to be Doctors, and his dau Mary Alice a Schoolteacher.sons: Wm B, John B. Thomas E. Charles B. John B married Alice N. Torrence b. 1868 Ill. Their dau Margaret Married Robert F. Shepherd of Ohio.

stewart obit

SheriStewartCaudill — 16 Jun 2006 12:21:08 GMT

viola gabbard stewart b1888 ark d 1975 @san lois obispo county hosp buried santa maria. children-reba,rose,lilly,rita.thomas,virgil,ed,ardy,
--husband louis james stewart b 1886 d1957 in brentwood--lookups for both will be greatly appreciated

Looking for an obits on Elva & Ruble Lowery

mrcummin20 — 19 Nov 2006 7:00:21 GMT

I am looking for a obit on Elva Lowery and here is the Information I have on her
Elva LOWERY
Birth Date: 29 Jun 1908
Death Date: 21 Jan 2001

State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Michigan

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 93455
Localities: Orcutt, Santa Barbara, California
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California .
I am also looking for an obit on her husband and here is the information I have on him.
Rubel LOWERY
Birth Date: 12 Mar 1905
Death Date: 22 Oct 1987
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Michigan

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 92069
Localities: Lake San Marcos, San Diego, California
San Marcos, San Diego, California

Can any one help me out??
I will appreciate this information. and thanks to the one who might help me.

James Kennedy

KENNEDY — 9 Jun 2006 6:28:28 GMT

Would anyone do an obit look up for James (Jim) Kennedy birth date 12/29/1918 Canada; mother's maid name - McCormack; death place Santa Barbara June 6, 1996.
Thank you

Oscar STUBBLEFIELD b: 1898 TN d: 1934 Orcutt, Santa Barbara Co CA

rmemazz — 2 Jun 2006 4:27:57 GMT

Charles B. BALDRIDGE (1914 - 2005) Obit

Gerald_Hobson — 21 May 2006 3:59:19 GMT

From the
News-Press
Santa Barbara, California
(Santa Barbara County)
Tuesday, February 15, 2005

BALDRIDGE, Charles B., 90; of Goleta; died Feb. 11; arrangements by Welch-Ryce-Haider Funeral Chapels.

(same newspaper, Friday, February 18, 2005)

BALDRIDGE, Charles B. "Red"

(with photo)

Born March 1, 1914, Lakewood, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home in Goleta on February 11, 2005. Beloved husband of Charlotte for 60 years; devoted father to sons Richard, Mark and James and daughter Marcia Pepper; loving grandfather to ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Bud graduated from Lakewood High School in 1932, excelling academically in math, literature, and music. Unfortunately, the Great Depression prevented him from futher academic pursuits. He served as a technical instructor for the U. S. Navy in World War II.

In 1936 he joined Winton Engine, a subsidiary of General Motors in Cleveland. He worked for GM for thirty-seven years and retired in 1973 from Delco Electronics Division in Goleta as a contracts administrator. Upon retirement, Bud enjoyed traveling with his wife, playing the piano, tending his garden, and engaging in numerous construction projects around his home in the Goleta foothills.

Like his literary hero, Mark Twain, Bud was a master storyteller. He will be remembered for his family stories about growing up along the shores of Lake Erie in the early Twentieth Century and for his humerous anecadotes from his long, distinguished career at General Motors.

The family would like to thank his wonderful caregivers. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Memory of Charles Bayard Baldridge to either the Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 6254, Santa Barbara, 93160 or Hospice of Santa Barbara, 520 West Juniper Street, Santa Barbara, 93105.

Swain obituary

Dorothy Swanson — 16 May 2006 10:09:36 GMT

Would like the obituary of a Murriel Swain who d. July 20, 1988 in Santa Barbara Co. Ca. thank you so very much. Dorothy

KENNEDY - Patrick Michael and Paula Michelle

Verna Kojima — 10 May 2006 11:26:15 GMT

Searching for Patrick & Paula, ages approx. 37 and 35 plus/minus 2-3 yrs. Parents Jim & Pauline, lived in Garberville, CA until 1978; moved to Fortuna and last heard from in 1982 in San Clemente, with a mention of Lompoc in a postcard. Jim served in WWII; little data but hoping someone will recognize names.