Queries - 2012

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Number Surname Message Contact Date
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12-15 Shinn I have an ancestor named John Shinn, age 62, who according to the 1870 census is living in Township 8 in Placer County, with his son, George, b. 1850. John's wife, Ann, died in Nevada Co. in 1864.

I cannot find anything about John Shinn, b. abt. 1808 in England, after 1870.
Jim 07/16/12
12-14 Schwab Hello, can someone that has time to go to county recorder office and find the mining claim of Charles Schwab; I think on or about 1 Feb 1876? Alan 06/02/12
12-13 Schwab Hello, can someone that has time to go to county recorder office and find the mining claim of Charles Schwab; I think on or about 1 Feb 1876? Alan 05/28/12
12-12 Allan, Dougherty My great Grandmother, Jessie Jane Jameson Allan, died on Jun 13, 1937 in Colfax, Placer, CA. I am looking for her grave-site. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find out which cemeteries were operating in 1937. Any help is appreciated, thanks. Denise 05/28/12
12-11 Mariner, Speece In Gold Hill Cemetery are the graves of three little children who died May-July 1859. They are the children of my relatives, Jonathan Mariner and Barbara (Speece) Mariner, who are buried in Manzanita Cemetery. Can someone please advise how I can find out the cause of deaths of little Mahlia, Edgar and Willie Mariner in 1859? Thank you. Susan 03/20/12
12-10 Evers, Smith John M Smith was born 1967 in Placer County. Mothers maiden name is Evers . I am Looking for Fred J Smith and Adeline "Frances" Evers. Is this John M's parents? Frank H Evers died in Rocklin, Placer, CA in 1998. Terry 03/14/12
12-09 Bankard, Davis, McKinsey I am looking for a tombstone record for Viva Winifred Bankard Davis MCKINSEY, wife of Washington Bannon McKinsey. Washington was buried in the Roseville IOOF Cemetery, Apr 1927, and I believe Viva was also buried there. I know there is a Roseville Genealogical Society book on burials in this cemetery, If anyone has a copy and would be willing to look her up, I would appreciate it! Jan 03/05/12
12-08 Rogers I am seeking the obituary for Jean Rogers, who died 7 October 2004 in Lincoln, CA. She was born 12 April 1928 in Texas. This is for our family history, so I really appreciate your help since I live in Texas. God bless you. Carol 02/28/12
12-07 Lindy Need the obituary for Paul Wayne Lindy who died on Jan 17, 1989 in Placer County. He is buried in SF National Cemetery. Eric 02/15/12
12-06 Andrade, Hennig, Oliveira Rose Enos Oliveira was born Dec 30, 1917 in CT, and died 15 Apr 2005 in Placer, CA. She is my neice. She later married Walter Raymond Hennig, born Feb. 29, 1920 and died 4 Sep. 2007 in Placer, CA. I would like to find their obituaries so that I can find other family members. Roses's mother was Mary Andrade and she married Manuel Oliveira. She moved to California and I never met her or her family. Thank you James 02/15/12
12-05 Grover, Lybarger Seeking information on a Lybarger (possible Raymond or Willis) born about 1900 and died 21 Nov 1931 in Placer Co., CA. Supposed to have been in a mine cave in. Would like Death Certificate and Obituary. Married to a Marie Grover. Lybarger parents not known John 02/08/12
12-04 Sanchez I'm looking for newspaper account, death record, anything detailing information about a train accident  at Sunset Whitney in Febuary of 1969 involving three boys - one being Ambrose Sanchez Jr. 14 yrs old. Thank you! Mario 02/05/12
12-03 McKean Two requests:
  1. In the Placer Co. phone book(s) is there a Warren L. McKean listed. If so, please send me his phone and address.
  2. Can someone do a library microfilm check for the obituary notice of Leona McKean. She died 2 March 1969 someplace in Placer Co.
Thanks for any help.
Ralph 01/31/12
12-02 Evers Need Obit for Frank H Evers b. 27 July 1913 d. 03 Jan 1998 in Rocklin. Thanks Terry 01/10/12
12-01 Wilson Trying to locate info or Obit for my G. Uncle J. Tom Wilson; b.1898 Missouri d. 20 July 1953. Cert. of death states burial was at the Newcastle District Cemetery. Unable to find him on Cemetery site (roster) or locate an obituary for him. Raelene 01/09/12