California Genealogy

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, October 1922 Wednesday October 4, 1922 Earl Benner is of the lucky hunters as Sunday he brought in a big buck. A. J. Hickerson of Bidwell is visiting in Cedarville this week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Adams. Mrs. Alex Weilmunster and Mrs. A. P. Norton were visitors from Long Valley yesterday. Born – At Portola, Cal., Sept. 12, 1922, to Rev. and Mrs. Herchel D. Harkins, a daughter. Heart In Right Spot A certain Cedarvillian called upon his doctor the other day and said, “Say, doctor, you didn’t make out … 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. M – N Surnames – 1917-1918 Modoc County … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, November 1924 November 5, 1924 Mr. and Mrs. Bert Simson returned from a three weeks visit to Los Angeles and Pasadena, where Mrs. Simson represented Eagle Chapter at the Grand Chapter. As they used us for ballast on the rear seat of the car, we can state that they had a most enjoyable time. E. L. Eachus leaves this week for Ashland, where he expects to make his future home, and where he will conduct a service station. Cedar Rebekah Lodge tendered Mrs. Nora Street a farewell party last week, at which a … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, May 1925 May 6, 1925 Day – Gilmore Nuptials Miss Ruby Day, of Edgewood, became the bride of Carrol L. Gilmore, an auto salesman of Dunsmuir, on Thursday, April 16, in Redding, the marriage was solemnized at the Baptist parsonage, by Rev. Thurston. It is reported the young folks will make their home at Edgewood. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Day, parents of the bride, gave a dinner at their Edgewood home on Wednesday evening, having only immediate relatives. The groom’s mother and brothers, Mrs. M. T. Stewart, Athol and Melvin, of Yreka … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, May 1923 Wednesday May 2, 1923 Fort Bidwell News Mr. F. Hickerson, of Warner Valley, was a visitor last week. He has charge of a big ranch in the valley. His many friends were glad to see him. The Indians of the village were stirred up over malicious reports regarding the death of the young Indian boy, who died recently. Better counsel prevailed, and the Red Men are now reported easier. It looked squally for a time, and it was feared trouble might come. Miss Kate Connelly is reported very ill, and she … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, May 1924 Wednesday May 7, 1924 Born Near Cedarville, Cal., May 7th, 1924, to the wife of Bert Simson, a daughter Gabe Scott was arrested in Oregon last week and brought back to Reno to be tried for matters connected with the bootlegging business. Martin J. Anderson died at Oroville this morning. His remains will be brought here for interment and the funeral will be held next Sunday. Fred Meyers of Eagleville and who has been in Sacramento during the past several months for medical treatment, arrived home last week very much improved … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, May 1922 Wednesday, May 3, 1922 Accidentally Killed Last Wednesday night Limas Landis, one of the H. C. Co.’s sheepherders was brought to town for medical treatment, but died before reaching Cedarville. He and another herder had a couple bands of sheep near the Home Camp in Nevada, the two being about a quarter of a mile apart. Lindas’ partner heard a shot, followed by loud shouting, and on going over found Linda shot through the leg, the bullet entering the inner part of the thigh and making a fearful wound where it … Read more

Marriage Records, Cedarville Methodist Church, Modoc County, California Marriages prior to 1880 Corbin Ewell Grider, Eagle Creek, farmer (not a church member) Mary A. McEuan, Eagle Creek Married 4 Jan. 1872 [This entire record difficult to deciper] Rev. W. J. White Walter Drouillard, Cedarville Fannie Wood, Cedarville Rev. J. R. Hammond [no date or other info recorded] Henry Taylor, Farmer (member of church) Candace P. Taylor (member of church) 5 Oct. 1879 by J. R. Hammond Thomas Lee, Smith Creek SMC Lumber Yard, millman Annie Benner 1879 by M. W. Pratt [only year listed; possibly could indicate same date as … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, March 1926 March 3, 1926 Mrs. Christie Smith is reported in a serious condition this week. “Grandpa” Mickle is also reported very ill and his recovery is thought to be impossible. Dr. J. R. Smith, dentist of this place received the sad news yesterday morning that his mother had passed away at Modesto and he at once left for Alturas. Louis Simms was brought over from Alturas last night, suffering with a severe attack of appendicitis and was found necessary to operate on him at once, which was done by Dr. M. R. … Read more

Surprise Valley Record, Cedarville, Modoc County, California, March 1925 March 3, 1925 Married – In Fresno, Cal., February 21, 1925, Miss Marie Phillips to Leo M. Brown. She is the daughter of Ellery Phillips, former residents of this place and her friends tender their congratulations to the newly wedded couple. Miss Ruby Hill and Edgar Harris, both formerly of this place, were married on February 21st at Stockton. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hill, and the groom is a son of Mr. Jas Harris, and both were reared in Surprise Valley where and they have … Read more