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Northern California Help Offered ~ What do you nee

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Philip

Philip Report 13 Aug 2006 20:38

Hi Lisa, No problem I understand what busy means lol. Would be fun sometime though :)

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 13 Aug 2006 20:32

Hi Helen. Sorry I haven't responded - we've been busy building a fence and have also been busy at work. I'll have to unfortunately say that I can't meet up with you right now, as we are in the middle of construction work at home, but that sounds like it would be fun in the future. :) Hi Jayne. I'll send along duplicates; no problem! I believe I still have everything available. I will try to send them tonight; if you don't hear from me within a day or two, please give me a nudge? (If I get too busy today, I might forget to send everything tonight. I'm headed back outside.)

Pain

Pain Report 11 Aug 2006 01:37

Hi Helen and Lisa Lisa I know that you helped me with some of this a few weeks ago but I have lost the information that you gave me. I cant believe it. The only thing I do still have is the census that you sent me.I cant remember were I was up to. I need to start again. David Condon is on the 1880 US Census as being in Redwood City Jail, San Mataeo. He was 23 years old and married. He was born in England and both his parents were born in Ireland. How can I go about finding any information on him, for example who he married, what he was in jail for. Any ideas would be appreciated Thankyou, Jayne

Philip

Philip Report 11 Aug 2006 01:00

Hi Sheila, I tried the newspaper angle and unfortunately there aren't archives back that far. I didn't manage to get down there in person yet because business has been kinda hectic but i'm looking at a slower week this coming week so I'll try and get down there. Lisa, where are you again? perhaps we could meet up and do some looking together :) Helen

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 11 Aug 2006 00:09

Hi Shiela. I've only just seen this, sorry. I've just looked around again, and can't find any yet, but I've sent you a pm. Perhaps someone else might have some ideas to help, eh?

Sheila from Canada

Sheila from Canada Report 29 Jul 2006 01:14

Hi Helen and Lisa: Just checking to see if you have found out anything for me. I have been away for a few weeks. Anything your can find would be greatfully received. Regards Shiela

Philip

Philip Report 14 Jun 2006 23:37

Just a nudge in case anyone else wants me to find anything out this way :)

Philip

Philip Report 14 Jun 2006 18:51

the website is www(.)MarinIJ(.)com It doesn't look like they've got archives online, but i'll bet they have them at the paper building or library. I'll see what I can do.

Philip

Philip Report 14 Jun 2006 18:47

You may be in luck there, my uncle in law works for the Marin county independant journal the main newspaper of the area. :) I'll look up anything i can.

Sheila from Canada

Sheila from Canada Report 14 Jun 2006 18:33

Ladies: Thanks for your help. Would I be able to look up a Death Notice in a newspaper online? I don't even know if it was put in the paper as she had no husband or children or relatives in Calif.? If so can you give me the names of the newspaper for San Rafael area? thanks again, Shiela

Philip

Philip Report 14 Jun 2006 18:27

Hi Sheila, Thanks for the details, I'll do some legwork by phone and see if I can find out the best places to look then I'll try and make a trip down there either the end of this week or beginning of next and see what I can find for you :) Helen

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 14 Jun 2006 16:36

Hi Shiela. I'm just off to work now. Perhaps one of us can find a bit of information, eh? (Just wanted to let you know I saw your message.)

Sheila from Canada

Sheila from Canada Report 14 Jun 2006 12:20

Hi Helen & Lisa J: This is what I have for Dorothy Emily Howard: She was born in England, May 20, 1894. Don't know exactly where - probably Durham county or Northumberland. S.S. #565-42-9835 Issued in Calif. It shows Birth-May 20, 1894 Death - March, 1971 Residence code: Calif Zip 94901 San Rafael, Calif. I am trying to find the connection to my Grandmother who was a Harrison (maiden name- Allan) We think she was a cousin but not sure. We know she is a relative of some sort. I have her on the 1930 U.S. Census in Michigan then she moved to Calif. we think in the 1950's. She did work at San Quenton Prison as a kind of Nanny for one of the Guards. I am trying to find out who her parents are and where exactly she was born. I did send for a birth cert. but now not sure I hve the right one. I would have sent you both a P.M. but didn't want to repeat all of this twice. Anyway thanks for anything you can find out for me. Regards Shiela

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 14 Jun 2006 08:56

psssttt, helen. Linda is one of those nice people I was telling you about! She's helped me immensely! Night all.

Philip

Philip Report 14 Jun 2006 08:48

Thanks so much for helping. I guess i should go hit the sack it's almost 1 am. Of course the advantage of being self employed is i can sleep in lol. I'll check back in in 8 hours or so. Goodnight to LJ too. And don't forget. Anyone needs a look up of anything in my area let me know :)

Lisa J in California

Lisa J in California Report 14 Jun 2006 08:47

Hi Linda. :) I'm sitting here, quietly laughing -- and yes, I'm quietly typing!! :) I was just doing my nightly googling -- Helen's got me thinking of Sussex, so I'm trying ONCE AGAIN to break one of those brick walls. :) I do have to go to sleep soon though, as we're busy at work and I don't want to have to crawl in to the office tomorrow morning. Night Linda and Helen. :) PS Linda, I'll write soon.

Carter

Carter Report 14 Jun 2006 08:41

ok helen i will see what i can find out and will get back in touch. it will be later today. have a good nights sleep and take care love linda x x x ps goodnight to lisa j in california - we are old buddies love linda x x

Philip

Philip Report 14 Jun 2006 08:39

ps, i'm a night owl and morning owl ;) best time to catch the family online :)

Philip

Philip Report 14 Jun 2006 08:35

Hiya, That's what i got for Winifred and caroline too yay! Glad to see i'm working along the lines of someone who knows what they're doing. annie would have been born in sussex somewhere. but i couldn't find any for east preston like the others. These are the notes i've amassed on annie from talking to my gran (Norah on the list up there) born 10th Jan 1890 ish died december before 90th birthday 1981/2 ish. Only close record found was for 1893 this would work with the theory that she died at 89 in 1982. Nana was a domestic servant in a big house in Hove and Grandad was a cavalry type on a horse stationed in Portslade at the old recreation ground. He used to go and see her on his horse and talk to her over the back wall!! Naughty, naughty Going back a bit G'ma recalls a story of Nana's greatddad or maybe great grandad (so that's the Richards line) committing suicide by throwing himself under a train at Fishersgate. No idea of the girls parents names unfortunatly. The first relative that emmigrated to the states was... er... me! lol

Carter

Carter Report 14 Jun 2006 08:34

and what are you doing ups so late. i have a vision of you tapping away so quietly so as not to wake the family. how are they all ok i hope love linda x