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Surname(s) / Location |
Message |
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| This page last updated: Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
| A1 |
Andersen, Daniels |
Hello, I'm researching Hans Marcus Andersen who settled in Carson in the 1890's. He was born in 1839 and died in 1922 and is
buried in Lone Pine Cemetery with his wife, Christiania Andersen. I can not find them outside of their cemetery records. I would appreciate any
information on this family. He was the son was a Harry Emitt Andersen who married Mable Daniels in Genoa in 1912. Thank you in advance. |
Marian |
| B1 |
Baker, Kirman, Laking, McCommish, Sessions |
I'm researching in Reno Sparks area - Baker, Laking, Sessions, McCommish |
email |
| B2 |
Bares |
I'm seeking information Raymond Bares and family who lived in Reno. He was born in Paris, France before 1900, he had 5 daughters
named:
- Cammille
- Connie
- Caprice
- Shari
- Shannon
I have pictures from 1967 in Reno, Nevada. He was my mother's Uncle. Thank you for any help. Ole Doc Carver |
(Bob Myers) Bob |
| B3 |
Bickford, Jackman, Remstedt |
I am looking for history and information on the life of my Grandma, b. Lillian Bickford apprx. 1887 in Verdi, to AB Bickford and
Jemima Jackman. They divorced and Jemima married Charles Remstedt. They lived for a time in CA, but returned to Verdi to live out their lives.
(There were Jackman relatives there as well.) Can anyone help? |
email |
| B4 |
Bodley, Wells |
Looking for any information on my g-grandmother, and g-grandfather. Clifford Wells, and Stella Bodley Wells.
Stella died in Reno Nevada, Washoe county. Her children were:
- Vada Opal Wells
- Leona Wells
- Kenneth Wells
- Norman Wells.
I am trying to find ANYTHING about Stellas mother and father. I was told that her mother was Indian and married a white man. I believe that Stella
was born May 3 1894 and died 1987 in a nursing home. Please help if you can, I have been looking for so long, and there seems to be NOTHING. If
you e-mail me, please put the name WELLS in the subject line. I know nothing about Clifford at all. Thanks in advance for your help. |
Lou Anne |
| B5 |
Bradshaw, Hoskins, Read, Wolfe |
Looking for descendants of two brothers born in TEXAS who came to the Washoe/Humboldt area of NV. Marshall Hoskins was here
by 1900, and Charles joined him by 1910. Charles is listed on census records in Humboldt Co. from 1910 to 1930, but Marshall is found in Washoe
Co., where his first wife, Frankie G. READ, daughter of Samuel Read, died in 1945. (Marshall and Frankie also divorced in Reno in 1919, and Reno
newspapers indicate he probably remarried in 1925 to a Miss Minnie Bradshaw, also of the area, although the marriage took place in Modesto, CA.)
Marshall & Frankie had three children that lived to adulthood:
- Nora m. Cox
- Charles P m. Sicily?
Their children:
- Alma m. Smith;
- Frankie m. Hawkins
- Erma m. Sullivan
- George S. m. Mabel R.
whose son was named Ted Hoskins m. Betty Hopkins
- May m. Charles A. Livingstone
I am NOT a descendant, but I am a serious researcher of this family because the FATHER of Marshall & Charles P. was a Llano Co. Sheriff in
the later 1870's during a lawless time period when a RANGE WAR was raging in Central Texas. Their father, William P. Hoskin, was an important figure
in this conflict, and I feel his descendants may be totally unaware of the interesting story entwined in the life of both their father, William P. Hoskins,
and their mother, Harriet WOLFE.
Unfortunately, Harriet died after Marshall was born, and by 1880, Wm. P. was so consumed with consumption, he and the two boys had to live
with Harriet's half brother and family because William was near death, which occurred just a few months after the census was taken. Both parents are
buried in the Board Branch Cem., Lone Grove, Llano Co. TX
Little is known about the parentage of William P. Hoskins, but there is more detail available on Harriet's family. Researchers on the HOODOO
RANGE WAR, as it came to be called, are anxious to find more on the family of Wm. P. Hoskins. Hopefully, additional information will come forward with
this posting. |
Karylon |
| B6 |
Bryant, Tennison, Trott |
Traveiling from MN in or about
1863, a Mr. Bryant and his wife, Abigale, were
traveling with a John Tennison and a Miss Trott.
(Both ladies were sisters and Mrs. Bryant was
lame). They sold their property in Nevada in 1868
or 1869 and moved to Santa Maria, Santa Barbara,
California.
Have been researching the family of Joseph Trott
and the Tennison family. Records and facts I have
concern the families to present day and go back
to 1790. The few years this branch of the family
tree were in Nevada is unclear. Mr. Bryant went
in to the hardware business in California and
the business was willed to his son in 1939. Any
and all information regarding the Francis Marion
Bryant, Abigale Trott Bryant, Valina/Velina/Velena
Trott or/ John Tennison would greatly be appreciated. |
Janet |
| B7 |
Buckskin, Smith |
Looking for information on Tex
Smith who was married to Florence Julia Buckskin.
Tex Smith had a Wild West show of some sort and
was the father of the infamous murderer, Perry
Smith (Clutter Family in 1959 Kansas "In Cold
Blood by Truman Capote"). Tex died in Reno in
1986. Am trying to trace his wife's family and
possibly locate the missing daughter, Barbara.
Thank you. |
Laura |
| B8 |
Burns, Randolph,
Silva, Urrutia |
I'm trying to find information
on my parents, grandparents, brother, and aunts & uncles.
I know many of them are at Mountain View, but
I don't have dates. Thank you for any help you
can give me. |
Phyllis |
| C1 |
Canfield, Didlake,
Johnson, King |
Looking to find information on
Albert L. Johnson, son of Josephine Canfield Johnson
Didlake. Last seen in any listing was when he
signed his mothers death cert. on June 12, 1965
in Lovelock, Pershing Co., NV. Relatives lived
in Washoe County. |
Marcena |
| C2 |
Clinard |
Looking for the obit for Don J.
Clinard died in Washoe County, NV October 3, 2002.
Just trying to find out where they laid him to
rest and if any family members were left. |
Jeannie |
| C3 |
Coleman |
I'm looking for information on
Sue P. Coleman, died Reno 9 Aug, 1997. |
Linda |
| D1 |
Duncan, Long |
I was just doing research on my
ancestor, Lieutenant Robert L. Duncan, when I
came across a book called: The Works of Hubert
Howe Bancroft, vol. 25; History of Nevada I
read through some of it and found it so very interesting,
but much more when I came across my GG-Grandfather's
name! He was in the 2nd California Calvary, Company
F, but was attached to Company I during the period
of May 30, 1865 to May 1866. It was written, and
I quote; "..Troubles continuing in northern
Nevada, Captain Conrad of Company B, of that organization,
and a detachment of Company I, under Lieutenant
Duncan, with eight citizens, had a battle on the
morning of the 12th of January, 1866, with the
Indiana on Fish Creek, sixty-five miles west of
Paradise Valley. The conflict was a determined
one on both sides, the savages being led by Captain
John, a chief of the Warner Lake Shoshones, who
had killed Colonel McDermit. After a three hour's
fight the troops were victorious, slaying thirty-five
warriors, capturing ten women with their children,
and destroying their supplies..."
I just received his Civil War file from NARA and am able
to follow where he went from month to month. He served from
August 1861 until July 866. He died on September 19, 1878,
in Moscow Territory, Idaho. From family notes I can verify
that "his hat and coat were found in Indian Territory." I
guess he continued to serve our country, but as a civilian,
and lost his battle at the young age of 42. He is buried in
MOSCOW CEMETERY, Moscow, Idaho.
I know there were battles being fought between
the Indians and settlers, perhaps that is how
the retired Lieutenant Robert Duncan died.
Robert Duncan was born in 1836, in Uniontown,
Fayette County, Pennsylvania. His family removed
to Dubuque County, Iowa about 1851. Robert went
west by 1861 and enlisted in the California
Calvary. Eventually his parents, Samuel and
Margaret (Long) Duncan, and brother, John K.
Duncan, came to California and settled in Solano
County.
I wonder if anyone knows of this family? |
Kathy |
| E1 |
Einstine |
Need any reference to William Einstein,
my great grandfather. Any help appreciated. Thank
you. |
email |
| F1 |
Fiege |
I would like family and professional
information on my deceased mother, born Reba Fiege,
in Sparks, and her parents, Henry Fiege and his
wife, name unknown. Henry Fiege was a druggist
in Sparks when my mother was born there, September
27, 1909. Within several years, perhaps 1913,
Henry and wife divorced or moved to Southern California.
Don't know which event occurred first, the move
or the divorce. Any assistance you may render
will be appreciated. |
email |
| F2 |
Foster, Robinson |
My father was born James Kenneth
Foster, September 26 1928 in Washoe County Nevada
to Viola and Wesley L Foster and subsequently
adopted by Herschel Calvin Robinson and Florence
Edna Robinson about eighteen days later in Reno.
I am seeking any information regarding the above.
Thank You. |
Kit
|
| G1 |
Goldman |
My G. Uncle Curtis W. (Jack) Goldman,
b. 1878, Illinois, died January 1946 in Reno.
He was in to gold/silver fields of Colorado and
Nevada from about 1900 until arriving in Reno
in 1926 with his fortune made. He then owned the
Golden Cab Co. and the The Brunswick Club in Golden.
I am trying to find the details from Tonopah,
Goldfield, Virginia City 1912-1925. I know where
he is buried; I know of his family, siblings,
but I don't know about him from 1900-1937. Thank
you for any help. |
Curtis |
| G2 |
Goodman |
My mother's brother, JOHN EDWARD
GOODMAN died in a Navy hospital in Reno, Nevada
on or near January 8, 1958. He was in the Navy
stationed at Portsmouth, NH. He was born in 1923
in Portsmouth, Scioto Co OH.
The obit says he died of a heart attack. He was
37 years old. There has always been a rumor in
the family that he was beaten to death. His obit
did not list his wife or children, only his parents,
brother and 3 sisters. My Mom knows he had a family
in California. She does not remember his wife's
name. Is it possible to get a copy of his death
certificate? Wouldn't that have a wife listed?
I greatly appreciate any direction and help. I
would love to find his family for my Mom...she
is 75..she remembers he had 3 daughters, one named
Sheila, not much more. Thank you very much. |
Priscilla |
| H1 |
Huff |
Looking for information on Otis
Huff and wife Maria. Otis died in Reno, Nevada
in the late 1990's. |
Beverly |
| H2 |
Huggins, Just |
Grace A. Just (divorced, maiden
name unknown), seeking any information on:
- date of birth
- place of birth
- maiden name
She married Ray E. Huggins on March 12, 1945 in
Reno, Washoe County, NV. |
Jerry |
| K1 |
Koff |
Looking for information about burial
place of Paul Koff born 1906 CA, died Sparks June
of 1968. This is my Uncle, and I would like to
know what happened to his wife. |
Candace |
| L1 |
Lemmons |
I got some information that a Boyd
LEMMONS was mentioned in the Daily Nevada State
Journal (Reno) and am wondering how I could find
this. It would probably be in the early 1940's.
Thank you. |
Edith |
| M1 |
Mann |
I found Fannie M. Mann, b. Aug
3, 1901, died Feb 2, 1998, last residence of Washoe
Valley, Washoe Co., Nevada. I'm trying to find
an obit, or someone who knew of this lady. I'm
trying to find out if she was the widow of Pendleton
Mann, who was born in 1888 in Tennessee. I found
Pendleton and Fannie M. Mann in 1930 Harris Co.,
Texas. |
Barbara |
| M2 |
Molder, Smith |
Looking for any info on Buford
R Smith, died in Sparks, Washoe, Nevada Dec l978.
He was born 1916 in Oklahoma. His wife was named
Viola. Need location of grave if known, or names
of any children they may have had.
Buford was part Cherokee Indian, the son of George
Smith and Edna Molder who were originally from
Tennessee. They all lived in Lincoln County Oklahoma
during 1930's.
If anyone has any info on this family please contact
me at this email address. Many thanks, |
Chris |
| O1 |
Outland |
I am seeking information on Orland
T. Outland--1923-2000. He was a Major during WW
II. He was a journalist for the Sparks Newspaper.
I need info on his ancestors--parents, grandparents.
Please email me if you have info. Thank you. |
Joan |
| P1 |
Peterson |
I am searching for information
on Edward Peter Peterson or Peter Edward Peterson
born 16 August , 1860 in Norway . He died 18 January
1937 in Washoe County. Any information about him
would be appreciated. |
Norma |
| P2 |
Price |
Heirs of William Price, son of
Thomas Price. John Price. Zachariah of other,
Washoe Co., NV Died 11-17-1893. Need information
on any of the above. |
Jo |
| Q1 |
Quinn, Stewart |
I am seeking family history. The
Quinn's lived in Reno since the late 1800's. My
uncle's name was Frank, my great grandmother was
Addie Stewart (nee Quinn). I think they were both
born here; I know they died in Reno. |
Leslie |
| S1 |
Silas |
I am looking for information on
Raymond Silas who died in 1973 in Washoe County.
Any info would be helpful. |
email |
| S2 |
Stevens |
I am searching for any information
on these names:
- Carleton Farnum STEVENS
- Judson Elliott STEVENS
- Beatrice Elliott STEVENS
They can be found in Reno, Washoe County and Tonopah,
Nye County. I will be grateful to have anything
you know of these persons. |
Elliott |
| V1 |
Van Cleave, Van
Cleve |
Interesting in exchanging information
on a Albert J. Van Cleve who died in November,
1975 in Washoe County, Nevada. |
Jill
Cochell |
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