San Luis Obispo County, California Queries
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ABBEY: I am the 6th generation of ABBEY’S to live in the Paso Robles area. The first generation is Thomas Frances ABBEY that lived near the Adelaide area and whose son Thomas Frances ABBEY II owned the Oak Flat Ranch (now known as the Jardine Ranch) in the late 1800. Any information including land holdings, maps, death records, cemetaries, etc would be appreciated. — Shawn Abbey 21 Jan 1997
ALTHOUSE: See Miller
ALVA/DeALVA/DeALBA: I’m hunting for any info on the De ALBA family, this is the current name. It was ALVA and had been De ALVA. Manuel and Dolores, Children: Anita, Grover, Isabella, Mary Guadalupe, Julia, and Michael. They worked on the Hearst Ranch in the late 1880s and 1890s. Settled in Santa Margarita where Mary known as Lupe married a WILLIAMSON, Anita married an EDWARDS, and Isabella married a KUJAVA. I believe they ran a restaurant in Santa Margarita in the early 1900s. The girls remained in Santa Margarita till their deaths all being in the 1970s. Any and all information greatly appreciated. Thanks. — Jackie Lamorie 21 Dec 1996
ANDERSON: See CHAPEK
ASBIAL: See STONE
ASPEE: I am the grandson of Phyllis Mary ASPEE, born in England in February 1895 and who is thought to have died in San Luis Obispo County in June 1966 and to have been buried at Cayucos, possibly in an unmarked grave. Any information gratefully received. — David Booth
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BARBERI: See WADE
BENEFIEL/BENEFIELD/KINGERY/STRINGFIELD: they were not in San Luis Obispo County as far as I can determine until the 1860s. Thanks so much. — Gerry Davis 08 Oct 1996
BIGGS: See SEE
BRIZZOLARA: See WADE
BUCK/COUTTS/SHELL: The BUCK family moved to SLO county about 1885 or so. William BUCK died on his farm in Oak Park in 1893. William sons Willis and Frank Rodney BUCK also moved to SLO in the Arroyo Grande area. The SHELL family moved to SLO County about 1900. Looking for any and all informaiton thanks! — David Hamilton 29 Dec 1996
BURNS: See SEE
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CALLOWAY: See SEE
CAMPBELL: I am looking for information on my Grandfather and his side of the family. His name being Arthur Lewis CAMPBELL born 12/11/1882 in San Luis Obispo. He died in Santa Cruz May 17, 1961. Lived most of his life in San Francisco. — Vicki Dolsby 08 Feb 1997
CAMPBELL: See MILLER
CAROLL: See DOTY
CARRILLOS: See DANA
CERBINO: See SERVIN
CHAPEK: My g-grandfather was John CHAPEK b. 1880s in Levin, Bohemia. He immigrated to US in late 1890s through the port at SLO (it had a different name then). I have been told that he came on his brother’s passport to avoid conscription. I don’t know his brother’s name. John did have a brother that also came to the US. He and his brother were contractors and built numerous homes that are considered historical today. John married Mary Sophia ANDERSON of San Fransisco. Both died 1930s and are buried at the SLO Catholic Cemetery, as is my grandfather Carl James CHAPEK. Would love to learn more about this family. — Dianna Chapek 12 Jun 1997
CHRISTENSEN: I am looking for more info on this family to add to my line. Lars CHRISTENSEN - born Mar 1845 in Denmark Died 1928? in Tempelton, CA. He Married Christine CHRISTENSEN aka STINE - born Mar 1845 in Denmark and died 1928 in Tempelton, CA They came to CA from Utah in covered wagon about May 1891. They had eight children and they all came with them to CA. Lars changed his name to Chris LARSON at some point. I have checked the 1900 census and they are listed on it. They came by way of Greenhornso my Grandmother says. I don’t know where that is. They went to Shandon and farmed wheat there. If you know anything more about this please let me know. Thank you for your time. — Denise Britton Mar 1997
COOK: Edward F. COOK b. abt 1828 in MA. wife Mary A. b. abt 1838 in PA, son Addison COOK b. April 23, 1870 San Luis Obispo Co., Ca., daughter Edith L. COOK b. abt 1875, San Luis Obispo Co., Ca. The COOK family resided and owned land in the Arroyo Grande area of the county from about 1870 to 1880 when they moved to Coos County Oregon. I have located a record of the land sale but not of the purchase. Also looking for any other records of the family during their residence in the county. Not sure where Edward F. and Mary were married or their residence prior to San Luis Obispo County. Thanks. — Becky Silver
COUTTS: See BUCK
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DANA: I am related to the DANA clan and would like info on any DANA’S or CARRILLOS that may have resided in the area. — Keri Rodriguez 24 Mar 1997
DeALBA/DeALVA: See ALVA
De Los FLORES: Looking for obit or other info on Olayo HERNANDEZ born c1805 dod: 2 Aug 1872. Widower of Maria POMPOSA de los FLORES. May have been living with daughter Encarnacion GALAVEZ. I found notice of death but no info in the Overland Monthly California Record of Marriages & Deaths 1872. There should be a Mission S.L.O Mission record also. May have been written up as an old pioneer et. His parents were Joseph HERNANDEZ and Maria ZARAGOSA. Thanks, other children listed for the master index. — Madgel Miranda 20 Oct 1996
DONLAN: See ZERFING
DOLAN: Any information about Walter L. DOLAN who resided in Parkfield in the 1930s. I believe his wife at that time was Effie DOLAN. Many thanks for any information you can provide about these two people would be of great value to me. — Walter Dolan 04 Oct 1996
DOTY: I am researching children from the marriage of Benjamin DOTY and Nancy E. CAROLL who came to San Luis Obispo in 1859 from Indiana. They had the following chldren: Ida (1851), Emma (1854), Jacbo (1856), Henry (1852), Sherman (1857), Mary Ellen (1855, and John (1853). Thank You. — Annette Camagna Stransky 21 Jul 1997
DUSI: I am in search of any information that I can receive on my Great Grandfather Lorenzo DUSI and Great Grandmother Maria VASQUES. I know they lived and borne their children in Santa Margaretta, CA. Maria died during child birth with her 4th child. She is buried in the Santa Margaretta Cemetery. Lorenzo is in the Paso Robles Cemetery. Lorenzo passed away in October 1950 and Maria April 1924. My grandmother, May Teresa DUSI, was adopted out but, did keep her given name. There is also 1 living son Saturino (Tuss) DUSI. Any help would be greatly appreciated. — Jolene Osmun 19 Feb 1997
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EARL: Seek info on Duncan EARL family. He is the son of Elisha (b. VT). Duncan was b. in Canada (poss Montreal area) in 1823. He married Esther REILLY (also b. Canada). Where supposed to have moved to the Lee Co. area of IL abt. 1860. Children: Robert Wesley, b. 1860, IL, Margaret, William, Lulu, Dora, Mary, and Lizzie. Robert b. 19 Dec 1860 in IL married Nettie Moore NORRIS 1882 in Santa Barbara Co., CA. He died 1920 in L.A. County, bur. Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co. Children: Frederick Emmit EARL b. 1883 in Santa Maria, married Nellie ORAND 1904 in Nipomo, San Luis Obispo Co., CA. He died in King City, Monterey Co., CA 1935. Children: Leo L., b. 1906 Santa Maria, Harold, and Herbert. Looking for any information in Duncan’s birth and his parents, where he lived and especially anything in Canada. — Daniel R. Earl Jan 1997
EDWARDS: See ALVA
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FAIRBANKS: See ZERFING
FORBES: Looking for Franklin FORBES b. 17 June 1840 in NY d. 21 Feb 1890 in Templeton, SLO Co., CA. His wife’s name was Margaret. Children Effie, Franklin Jr., Addella, Florence, Sarah, Susan (SWAN). Susan FORBES SWAN b. March 16 or Oct 25 1884. Any Knowledge of Susan’s birth or Franklin’s death appreciated. — Lois Schroeder 06 Nov 1997
FRANKLIN: See SZECSI
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GALAVEZ: See De Los FLORES
GOLDSMITH: See PASSMORE
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HACKNEY: See TEETERS
HARDMAN: See LOVE
HERNANDEZ: See De Los FLORES
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JONES: See SEE
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KELEHOR: See RILEY
KELLY: See SEE
KILMER: Looking for any information on William James KILMER. Was born in Allegany County, New York 14 Apr. 1881. Lived in Porterville, Ca. in March 1932. Last information I have lists address as Arroyo Grande, Ca. at his death in April 1974. Any help would be appreciated. — David Kilmer 16 Mar 1997
KINGERY: See BENEFIEL/BENEFIELD
KUJAVA: See ALVA
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LAIRD: See SEE
LARSON: See CHRISTENSEN and SONNE
LEO/LEONTYNE: I don’t know if you can help me. I am trying to locate any kind of birth records or general information on my grandfather, Harry LEO. I know he was born in San Luis Obispo, Ca in the early or mid 1880s. He always said his full name was “Harry Leontyne LEO”. I do not know if he shortened the LEONTYNE to come up with his last name or if LEO was actually the original surname. My grandmother’s name was Sarah Mariah LEO, but she was not his first wife. I do know that he had a twin sister, but have no knowledge of her name, nor that of his parents. He also lost his first wife and his daughters in the San Francisco earthquake. I appreciate any help you could give me. — Shirley J. Bailor
LINEBARGER: See STONE
LOVE: I’m looking for an obit or other information on my great- grandfather, SAMUEL LOVE, who was farming in Arroyo Grande in 1880. He was born in Pennsylvania in 1839. His wife was SARAH HARDMAN LOVE, born in Napa County in 1851. They had four children, ROSA, MELVIN, LEVI, and my grandmother, ALICE. — Rosemary Bowly 07 Feb 1997
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MAUK: Looking for Sidney MAUK; George A. MAUK; George F. MAUK; Charles MAUK; Franklin E. MAUK; Edwin H. MAUK in San Luis Obispo County. — Stacie Kellner Sep 10, 1996
MILLER: William J. MILLER b.1 Aug 1831 in England, d. 1892/1893. Wife Mary Elizabeth CAMPBELL b. 26 Nov 1840 in WI, d. 16 Jul 1912 in Arroyo Grande, CA, 8 children, son William Edward MILLER b.30 JUN 1865 in Ripon(?), CA, d. 24 Mar 1943 in Fresno, CA. Wife Anna PETERSEN b.17 Oct 1870 in Watsonville, CA, d. 26 Feb 1948 in Stockton, CA, 6 children, son Oscar Oliver MILLER b. 22 Mar 1895 in Morro Bay, CA, d. 6 Sept 1971 in Hanford, CA. Wife Nellie ALTHOUSE b. 22 Aug 1893 in Lemoore, CA, d. 29 Dec 1973 in Hanford, CA. Son Nolan C. MILLER b. 2 Apr 1917 in Stratford, CA (my father). Can find no death date or burial place for William J. MILLER (wife buried Arroyo Grande, CA) or birth certificate for William E. MILLER (wife buried in Hanford, CA). Can anyone help? — Richard L. Miller, Raleigh, NC, 27 Aug 1997
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NANCE: Horace C. NANCE born Nov. 26, 1906 died June 1987, last know address Cambria, CA. All the above from SSDI. I would like to know survivors names, etc. — Robert L. Nance
NICHOLSON: See SEE
NORRIS: See EARL
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OLSEN: See SONNE
ORAND: See EARL
ORR: See WEATHERS
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PASSMORE: I am looking for information on my grandmother Dorothy (GOLDSMITH) PASSMORE. She married sometime between 1923 and 1946. She died Aug 18, 1947 in Nipomo.Would like to find out who she married and any other information. Thank you. — Donna 11 May 1997
PETERSON/PETERSEN: See MILLER
PHOENIX: I am looking for information the PHOENIX family that settled in Phoenix Canyon in the Lopez Lake area. The first PHOENIX’S I am aware of in this area were William PHOENIX and two brothers. They reportedly immigrated from Australia in the early 1800s. William had at least one son Alan or Allen PHOENIX who moved to the Orange County area in Newport Beach. Allen had two sons and two daughters, David, Craig, Chris and Cathrine. All grew up in the Newport Beach area. I am Michael, son of Craig. We still have property in the Arroyo Grande, Lopez Lake Area and plan to move there in about a year. Any information you can find on the PHOENIX family genealogy would be appreciated. — Mike Phoenix 24 Feb 1997
POMPOSA De Los FLORES: See De Los FLORES
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RAINEY: See SEE
REILLY: See EARL
REIS: I am looking for information on my maternal grandfathers side. His name was Louis John REIS and his parents were Mary SEAMAS(?) and Louis Machado REIS. Louis Machado REIS, I was told, his middle name was possibly his mothers maiden name. I’ve also been told stories that his grandfather sent back to Portugal for a wife after coming over on a whaling ship. The only other information I have is my grandfathers birthdate, Aug. 9, 1908. They were dairy farmers and moved from San Luis in the forties. Any information would be helpful. Thank you. — Mindy Sherwin 07 Jun 1997
RILEY: I am searching for information on John T. RILEY b. 1829 in Ireland d. 1915 in San Miguel, California. Married to Anne KELEHOR. Anne b. 1850 in Canada d. 1928 in San Miguel. John had a brother also, Hugh RILEY d. 1914 in San Miguel. Children of John and Anne were: Mary b. 1870, Margaret b. 1880, Hugh b. 1882, Thomas b. 1888, Virginia b. 1891, John b. 1892, Joseph b. 1873 d. 1889 in San Miguel. — Carol Shaw 24 Sep 1997
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SEAMAS: See REIS
SEE: Researching Joseph SEE (born 1817) and his family who came to San Luis Obispo in 1860, includes families: CALLOWAY, LAIRD, JONES, RAINEY, BURNS, KELLY, BIGGS, NICHOLSON. I am also interested in any information on the BURNS and KELLY families in SLO and the descendants of David BIGGS (born 1797) who came to SLO from Tulare County in the 1850s, namely his son John BIGGS. I have an extensive collection of notes and photographs and I am always willing to share. Contact me by e-mail or by mail at 41 Haight Street, SF, CA 94102. — J. Daniel Mahar 11 Dec 1996
SERVIN (CERBINO): first found in Santa Barbara mission census in 1842. Procopio and Froilin SERVIN are of special interest. Fonseca: husband Hermenejildo married to Maria Antonia J. VILLAVICENCIO 4 Dec 1856. Any and all help welcome. — Doreen Dishman 13 Aug 1997
SHELL: See BUCK
SONNE: Edvard Christen SONNE - born Jan 24, 1866 in Rutsker, Bornholm, Denmark. died May 6, 1948 in Paso Robles, CA Married Mary LARSON - born Feb 9, 1877 in Utah, married Mar 8, 1896 in Shandon, CA died Oct 22, 1918. Evard SONNE then married Ingaboard OLSEN. Ed and Mary had 5 children - Eva Petra, Hulda Marie, Edwin Walter a twin to Edwin that died at birth, and Grace Jeanette. If any of this matches your family please e-mail me. Thank you for your time. — Denise Britton Mar 1997
SPRINGER: See TEETERS
STONE: Ellen E. Born 1862 in San Luis Obispo County, Father was Joseph “Joe” STONE, Mother Mahala ASBIAL. Looking for additional information on the STONE family. Ellen E. married Dallison S. LINEBARGER 1880s Ventura County. — Wayne A. Linebarger 03 Feb 1997
STRINGFIELD: See BENEFIEL/BENEFIELD
SWAN: See FORBES
SZECSI: Could you please help me to locate a Guyula SZECSI, he onced lived on Sycamore Rd. in Atascadero Ca. Married to Betty Jo FRANKLIN. — Laurel 14 Oct 1996
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TEETERS: Looking for descendents of Thomas TEETERS and Angeline SPRINGER TEETERS. They lived in Cambria. My grandfather was John HACKNEY the town Blacksmith in the early 1870s.
Looking for a lost steamer trunk left on the farm of Thomas TEETERS of Cambria it contained letters from Abe Lincoln to him. Has anyone ever found it? It was left on the farm in the 1880s. — William Morrow 08 Feb 1997
TENNESSE: Have you traced your ancestors only to find they removed to San Luis Obispo Co between 1880 and 1930 please contact me. — David Hamilton 24 Jan 1997
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VAN GORDEN: Ira VAN GORDEN was born 12 Feb 1820 in Tioga Co. PA(?). Came west in 1846. Moved to San Luis Obispo Co. about 1868. I have a death date of 13 Dec. 1902. However there is no Death Certificate to varify this. The date comes from the San Luis Obispo Tribune dated Dec. 14, 1902. I am looking for any and all information related to this individual. — Kergan 16 May 1997
VASQUES: See DUSI
VILLAVICENCIO: See SERVIN
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WADE: I’m looking for a Hollis Michael WADE married to Theresa BRIZZOLARA in SLO around 1908. Bartolo BRIZZOLARA, who was a prominent merchant in SLO, I think is her brother. I’m also looking for verification of Theresa’s parents, probably Thomas (Santiago?) BRIZZOLARA and Mariana BARBERI. I think that Theresa passed away about 1911. My mother-in-law was raised by her maternal grandmother, Mariana Barberi BRIZZOLARA at about the age of 2. Any information would be a help. Thank you. — Cheryl Fosdick 22 July 1997
WEATHERS: I am researching the following family William m Nancy Carolyne ORR. Migrated from Sweetwater TN in 1967 first settling in Santa Clara then Hollister and finally in San Luis Obispo in 1876. Any and all help welcome. — Doreen Dishman 13 Aug 1997
WILLIAMSON: See ALVA
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ZARAGOSA: See De Los FLORES
ZERFING: Need information on ZERFING, Amos b. Aug 1835, PA, lived near Cayucos on Ranch on Old Creek. Need death date and where buried. He died after 1910 and before 1920. Charlotte DOLAN, his wife b. Feb 1843 d. 21 Aug 1931 buried in Cayucos Cemetery. (Would like to have entry in cemetery book.) ZERFING, Nathan-son b. Jan 1863, OH; ZERFING, Julietta-daughter b. Jan 1873, IA, married William A. FAIRBANKS; ZERFING, Anna L.-daughter b. 1873, IA; ZERFING, Arthur L.-son b. Jan 1876, IA; ZERFING, Logenis Franklin-son b. Oct 1879, CA. Arthur and Logenis were still living on ranch near Cayucos in the 1930s. I would love any information you have on the family. William and Julietta FAIRBANKS also lived in Fresno Co. Amos and Charlotte ZERFING lived in Fresno Co in the early 1880s. — Nancy R. Smith Feb 1997