California Genealogy

Biography of Matt J. McGowan of Watsonville California

History of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, California Volume 2 Title Page

Few men in the Watsonville neighborhood have a wider acquaintance than Matt J. McGowan, a substantial rancher in the Trafton district of the Pajaro valley, and few thereabout are held in higher regard, for his good works in the community-have long established him as a real friend to all mankind. Many of the young men in the Watsonville community are proud to look upon Mr. McGowan as a typical “big brother” and his helping hand has been extended in many directions known only to those who have been the immediate beneficiaries of the help thus bestowed. At the time the … Read more

Biography of W. L. Clark of Forestville, California

History of Sonoma County, California

The name of Clark is well known throughout Sonoma county, and especially in Forestville, where father and son in their several capacities have become familiar to every household, the former as postmaster of this town for many years, and the latter as a dispenser of meats throughout the town and surrounding country. Not only is W. L. Clark a native of the state, but he is also a native of Sonoma county, his birth occurring in Windsor May 8, 1865, the son of W. S. Clark and his wife, both natives of Illinois. During the period of gold excitement W. … Read more

Biography of Benjamin Clark of Russian River Township, California

An illustrated history of Sonoma County, California

Benjamin Clark, of Russian River Township, is a native of Indiana, born in Perry County, May 4, 1825, his parents being Robert and Nancy (Masterson) Clark, both of whom were Kentuckians by birth. In 1831, the family removed to Illinois, locating in Bureau County, and there Benjamin Clark was reared. In 1853, he joined an Illinois party bound for California. They crossed the Missouri River at Kaneville, and choosing the Salt Lake route, arrived in Shasta County on the 16th of September, having been to that time from the 17th of March in making the journey. After a residence of … Read more

8 Cemeteries near La Porte, California

Transcriptions of 8 cemeteries near LaPorte California: Secret Diggings Cemetery, Gibsonville Cemetery, Whiskey Diggings Cemetery, Port Wine Cemetery, Flume Camp Grave, St. Louis Cemetery, Pine Grove Cemetery, and Howland Flat Cemetery.

La Porte Cemetery, Plumas County, California

The cemetery is located in the small town of La Porte, California. The town was originally called Rabbit Creek and was part of Yuba County; then part of Sierra County. Finally in 1854 it became part of Plumas County. In addition, there are nearby cemeteries/grave sites of Secret Diggings, Gibsonville, Whiskey Diggings, Port Wine, Flume Camp, Saint Louis, Pine Grove, and Howland Flat. DOB DOD Name **** **** Addison, 2 Babies**** 1998 Adotto, Helen Merian1823 1862 Allen, M. M.1885 1937 Amey, Lucien H**** **** Amey, Marie “Mom”**** **** Archer, J. B.1914 1992 Ballard, Bud B.1917 1994 Ballard, Virginia Kathryn**** **** … Read more

Meadow Valley Cemetery, Plumas County, California

Meadow Valley is a very small mountain community located between Quincy and Buck’s Lake. Many Plumas County pioneers are buried in this cemetery. There are 379 monuments with the earliest date of birth 1810, and the earliest date of death 1858. Name DOB DODAbbett, Ernest 1904 1974Alberts, Paul J. 1907 1984Allen, Eva A. 1868 1939Anderson, Grace Correen 1933 1997Anderson, John Clifford 1951 1976Anderson, Pansy Lee 1939 1939Anderson, William H. 1910 1963Andrus, Annie O. (Mrs.) 1881Atwood, Sarah H. 1818 1874Azavedo, Joyce Lynn 1955 1987B (S. J. B.)Bader, Jean A. 1901 1985Bader, Lowell F. 1903 1971Barnes, Mariam C. 1868 1874Basset, Mrs.Bell, Mattie … Read more

Quincy Cemetery District Database

Located on a hill between Quincy and East Quincy, lies the Quincy Cemetery. This database was assembled from cemetery notes, not by inspection of the markers. Note that the Reference Number (Ref) is the approximate chronological order in which remains were placed in the cemetery. The date of death (DOD) and location (Lot No) are indicated. You may find some miscellaneous information (fraternal affiliation, if cremated) on some of the records. Nearby is the Meadow Valley Cemetery. A Surnames Ref. Name DOD Lot No.1197 Abernethy, George 1951 L 4 Colored1807 Adams, Leslie Ross 1980 A 49715 Adams, Ralph 1936 H 153690 … Read more

Biography of Frank Bruno of Monterey California

History of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, California Volume 2 Title Page

Frank Bruno, who during the past eleven years has been accorded a profitable patronage as a dealer in cigars, and soft drinks in Monterey, has been honored with the presidency of the Americanization Society of the city and is indeed a loyal son of his adopted land. A native of Italy, he was born on the 17th of January, 1883, his parents being Vincento and Jennie Bruno. The father came to the United States and to California about the year 1880, locating first in Pittsburg. This place had been formerly known as Black Diamond and here it was that many … Read more

Biography of Hugh J. Leonard of Santa Cruz California

History of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, California Volume 2 Title Page

A progressive man of valuable, practical experience and inspiring optimism is Hugh J. Leonard, the affable and popular secretary and manager of the People’s Finance & Thrift Company of Santa Cruz. A native of Ireland, he was born October 21, 1885, and as early as 1898, made his first trip to America. Remaining only a year, however, he went back to Erin, to work there as a farmer. He also crossed over to Scotland, and for a while worked for wages in Glasgow. Coming to the United States for the second time in 1906, he was for eighteen months in … Read more

Biography of Ralph Thomsen of Salinas California

History of Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties, California Volume 2 Title Page

A contractor whose success is the clearest evidence of his ability and worth is Ralph Thomsen, of 330 California street, Salinas, in which city, as well as in other parts of Monterey county, he has established for himself a reputation for dependability. He makes a specialty of interior and exterior decorating, is well-informed as to both the latest art standards and styles and the trade conditions, and he has original ideas that afford pleasure to those wishing for the best and also desiring the charm of the unusual, approved by the most discriminating taste. Mr. Thomsen was born at Salinas, … Read more