California Genealogy

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, September 1925 September 2, 1925 Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Herrin, of Vya, were at Reno last week taking their little son for medical examination, and it was found that the little fellow would recover with out having to undergo an operation. Mrs. Wm Scott, of Eagleville, will leave for San Francisco this week, accompanied by Miss Olga Taylor, where the former will receive medical treatment, having been quite ill during the past several weeks. Joseph Parman, who has been spending the summer at Bidwell, was down yesterday for a short time. Joe is … Read more

Wednesday September 3, 1924 Death Of A Pioneer Lady Harriet Wood Suggett, was born Sept 7, 1837, in Calloway County, MO, and died at Eagleville, Cal., Aug. 28, 1924, at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 21 days. Was married to A. C. Vaughn April 15, 1854. They, with others, started across the plains when their fourth child was two weeks old, April 16, 1863, arriving at Austin, Nev., where they remained during the winter. Left Austin, July 4th, 1864 and arrived in Sacramento the latter part of that month. From there they went to Yolo County, Cal., … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, September 1923 Wednesday September 5, 1923 Mrs. Nora Street, Miss Gay Delmas, Ed Van Dorn and Grant Adams returned last Sunday from a swing around the Sagebrush State, taking in Lake Tahoe, Reno and Carson, and report having a splendid time. The Federal nurse, Mrs. Bramhall, will be here next Friday and hold a meeting in the Grammar school building for the purpose of organizing a Parent-Teacher’s Association. Everyone is requested to attend. It is reported that a man named Bennetta was shot and killed last Sunday near Lookout, being mistaken for a … Read more

In 1917 and 1918, approximately 24 million men, (98 percent of men present in America), born between 1873 and 1900 completed draft registration cards. During these two years, three registration days were held in each district where the registrant completed the registration card. Information found on these cards generally included, among other information, birth date, birth location, father’s birthplace, and the address of next of kin. This civilian registration is often confused with induction into the military; however, only a small percentage of these men were actually called up for military service. R – S Surnames – 1917-1918 Modoc County … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, September 1922 Wednesday September 6, 1922 Married At Alturas, Cal., at the Baptist Parsonage, September 2, 1922, Miss Ethel Powers, of Eagleville, and Verne Linvide [Linville], of Alturas. The newly weds are highly esteemed young people and the Record, along with a large number of warm friends, tender congratulations to them and wish them unbounded happiness and prosperity as they travel through life. Miss Elma Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson formerly of this place and a graduate of Surprise Valley Union High School, and has been occupying a position with … Read more

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In 1917 and 1918, approximately 24 million men, (98 percent of men present in America), born between 1873 and 1900 completed draft registration cards. During these two years, three registration days were held in each district where the registrant completed the registration card. Information found on these cards generally included, among other information, birth date, birth location, father’s birthplace, and the address of next of kin. This civilian registration is often confused with induction into the military; however, only a small percentage of these men were actually called up for military service. O – Q Surnames – 1917-1918 Modoc County … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, October 1925 October 7, 1925 Called Home Jesse Tuttle Herrin, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Herrin of Long Valley passed away Sunday morning at the home of his grand parents in Cedarville. He was born in Cedarville, October 30, 1918. Death came after prolonged ill health. The little fellow attended school at ’49 station and last summer, at Cedarville, united with the junior Republic and the Sunday school of the local church. He was a manly little fellow, obedient to his parents, respectful to elders and beloved by relatives and friends. … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, October 1924 Wednesday October 1, 1924 A “Shower” Last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. B. B. Robinson entertained the members of Bonner Chapter, No. 232, who tendered a shower in honor of Miss Maybeth Miller, who is soon to become the bride of John Reynolds – the date of the wedding has not been announced. “Why did I Kiss That Girl” was played on the grafonola, then each responded with a “stunt” as their names were called, after which refreshments were served and a delightful time was had. The Chapter presented the bride-to-be with an … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, November 1925 November 4, 1925 Elsworth G. Scammon, well known in Modoc, as he was born and raised here, received the well-merited honor of being appointed a member of the National Economic League, of which there are only six members allotted to this State. This connects him up with the biggest men of the Nation, a fact of which his many Modoc friends feel justly proud. Obituary Died At Fort Bidwell, Cal., Oct. 26, 1925, Frederick George Messner, aged 50 years, 3 months and 19 days. Frederick George Messner was born at South … Read more