Mariposa - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Ahwahnee Hospital

brannan5 — 2013-06-17 15:29:13Z

Do you know if there has ever been any reporting of ghost sightings at this hospital? My son now in his 40's swears he had a sighting at the hospital when he and a friend were exploring the remains of the hospital one day in the 90's. My son was then about 16 and only told me about this event a few years again, when I asked him about it the other day he got a full rush of goose bumps just thinking about it. His vision was of a young boy. Would enjoy hearing any information you might have along this line. Thanks, Susan

Re: Ahwahnee Hospital

david70aw — 2013-03-22 18:13:43Z

thank you mary for getting back to me ,when I work there mrs marshall was the boss, the main doc whould come up every few months,and leave,I work cleaning bathrooms ,floors bringing food to the childrens ward,takeing care of them whild the nurnes took abreak,it was sad at times ,their was 12 children,and about 70 p ats.their was a reason why some of the childern got T>B?There use to give us xrays once amonth,than that was no good come to fine out.it was sad at times,when I frist started working their,I was told not to get close to the pats,how could you not,they were people too.please kept in touch DAVID

Re: Ahwahnee Hospital

shollermarykay — 2013-03-20 19:57:39Z

My name is Mary Sholler and I work in the California History and Family Research Room at the Madera County Library in Madera, CA. We have quite a few old pictures of the hospital, and one of some patients..but I too am looking for the records for this Hospital. We are wanting to index the patients who were treated there..I have had many requests for this information as families sometimes lost 1 or 2 children to TB and when the family researchers discover there was a hospital that specifically treated these patients, they are even more interested! I am going to contact the State Library as I understand that the State, at one time, might have had this information. If I find out about personnel records, I will let you know. Please feel free to email me a mksholler@gmail.com and I will send you some pictures. There is a website, ahwahneepark.org, and you will see what they have done with the old property...it's beautiful..ms

Samuel A. Williams

bhansen44 — 2013-02-03 22:34:17Z

I am looking for information about the death of my great grandfather Samuel A. Williams. I have a transcribed obit from the Mariposa Gazette 10 April 1897 saying he had died the Friday before (April 2?)at his home on the Shell Covert Ranch. Mariposa County Recorder has no death record for him. I would also love information about the Shell Covert Ranch. I would appreciate any help you can give!

Barbara Hansen

Re: Ahwahnee Hospital

david70aw — 2012-12-31 00:20:28Z

am sorry I dont,am try to get work records when I work there in the 1961 and part of 62, if you find out how to get the records let me know thank you David and hqave a nice new year

Re: Ahwahnee Hospital

david70aw — 2012-12-31 00:20:26Z

am sorry I dont,am try to get work records when I work there in the 1961 and part of 62, if you find out how to get the records let me know thank you David and hqave a nice new year

Re: Ahwahnee Hospital

mitequila2 — 2012-12-28 08:39:08Z

Hey David... I just found out a distant relative -Casimari Moreno Roque died at the Ahwahnee Sanatorium in 1966. Would you know where I may find any records of people housed at the Sanatorium in 1966 or her specific record.

Re: Ahwahnee Hospital

david70aw — 2012-11-06 17:16:42Z

HI Mr wolf, I work at the tb hospital 1960-61 what a place,I remmber everybody a round the black and white tv looking at thhe cuban cris the last 20 mins if we were going to be nuke or not at that time there was 12 kids ,and a total of 70 grow ups, meals were brought to them,I just email aperson name steve to fine out were I could get acopy of my work recores,and some pics?would know? thank you David

Re: Ahwahnee Hospital

david70aw — 2012-11-06 17:03:53Z

Hi steve ,My name is David I worked at the tb hospital in ahwahnee,ca in the 60s,mrs Marshall was my boss,could I tell you a few storys,I was wondering were I could get a copy of my work recores from?and some pic of the old hospital? thank you,David

Re: Henry Winsor, Hornitas CA 1930's

RBergman6680 — 2012-01-19 20:15:31Z

The Mariposa Museum and History Center has substantial resources on local residents including Hornitos. Its at 5119 Jessie St PO Box 606 Mariposa 95338. Telephone 209 966-2924. Email mmhc@sti.net.

Try the following online resources
http://www.mariposaresearch.net/index.
http://www.cagenweb.com/mariposa/

Newspapers have been microfilmed and many records have been saved. Good luck.

Re: Lester Clyde Johnson DOB 3-18-1943 1/2 Miwok

charsallee — 2011-11-09 13:10:31Z

Clyde Johnson of Mariposa was married to Elizabeth (Boots) Lozier. A son Richie (Richard). Elizabeth Lozier parents are George Richard and Sallie, buried in Mariposa Cemetery.

Henry Winsor, Hornitas CA 1930's

ColleenLill76 — 2011-11-02 06:20:50Z

I recently learned that my ggrandfather Henry Neal Winsor, lived in Hornitas CA during the 1930s. Apparently he ran an inn in Hornitas. He was there with his wife Emma Jane (Getman) Winsor.

I know that Hornitas now is pretty much a ghost town. Is there a historial society that would have information about Hornitas in the 1930's?

I have not been able to locate Henry N Winsor on the 1930 census so I'm hoping that any information about him living/workin in Hornitas would be of help.

Thank you,

Colleen Lill
Alberta Canada

Re: obit - SPAGNOLI, Joseph

mtidbury — 2011-09-05 20:52:32Z

Hello Mary, I think my father Dermot Cummings (son of Mary Shields and Henry Cummings) is your mother's cousin. I was looking for her journey across to America at the end of the war, googled your parents' names and found your message. No wonder I couldn't find Lizzie Shields -as she was called in the family- on the passenger lists, she was already married! Hope this message gets to you - I am happy to share any info about the Shields I have,very best wishes
Mary Tidbury nee Cummings

Re: STERNE-PHILLIPS Family in Mariposa Co

Judy Jordan — 2011-09-04 15:08:43Z

Hi Jennifer:
I'm happy to know somebody else in the family has researched our ancestors! I'm the only one who's done it in my 'clan'...so to speak. I started in 1999. Adolphus was a real character, that's for sure! Have you read the publication of his diaries? "Hurrah for Texas" is the title. A great read & it gives a real insight into the man. One thing I've never been able to find is his brother. He's on a TX census with Adolphus, but I think he must have died in the Mexican War.
Are you in CA? Of our TX relatives, my father was the only one who settled in CA. That's because he married my "Yankee" mother..as she used to say, during WW 2. His parents did come out here about 1949 & died here.
I've been to Mariposa many years ago. Cute little town. Other than being born in TX, I've never been back as an adult. Even though I have 2nd cousins living there. I, too, would like to go back there.
Take care,
Judy

Re: STERNE-PHILLIPS Family in Mariposa Co

jkgallison — 2011-09-04 00:14:07Z

Hi Judy,

I know - gold rush for sure. He got to CA in '49. So I would assume that to be the reason. Yes, my Aunt Sue has done a lot of genealogical research and so we have known for a long time about the connection to Aldophus and the early years of Texas and his political/social connection to Sam Houston. I hope to go out there someday to see the historic sites linked to the family. In any event, in my home growing up were the portraits of Joseph Sterne and his wife. Lots of family pride there.

That's so neat to know we share a common ancestor. Seems like you have been doing this research a while, yes?

Take care and best to you!

Jennifer

Re: STERNE-PHILLIPS Family in Mariposa Co

Judy Jordan — 2011-09-02 18:38:48Z

Hi Jennifer:
So great to hear from you! If Rosine was your g-grandmother, then Joseph Amador Sterne was your g-g-grandfather. We share his parents, as g-g-g-grandparents. I think that makes us fourth cousins! I have no idea why my grandmother never mentioned that one of her people moved from TX to CA! I was so surprised to find that Joseph Amador had migrated out here! There is lots of stuff online about the Sterne familiy in TX.
Judy

Re: STERNE-PHILLIPS Family in Mariposa Co

jkgallison — 2011-09-02 04:14:53Z

Dear Judy and Warren,

Actually - we do exist! My name is Jennifer Gallison. My grandfather was Joseph E. Gallison, Sr. originally of Mariposa. His mother was Rosine Sterne who married Winslow Gallison. I'm happy to tell you more about our branch of the tree, if you are interested.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Gallison

Re: Webb family

keishaejh71 — 2011-07-10 14:01:53Z

We are cousins. The people you mentioned are my family too. I'm working on a family tree and website. Let's work together I have some info.

Re: Indian Gulch and Hornitos

prnich — 2011-07-06 14:59:18Z

Below is a site for Mariposa County information provided by an earlier respondent, Bill Jenkins. I have done a quick tour of the site, but am not able to provide any information or guidance about the site.

http://www.mariposaresearch.net/

Hope you can find some information or assistance there.

Re: Indian Gulch and Hornitos

dianejnichols — 2011-07-03 02:02:04Z

I lived in Mariposa from 1959 to 1999. I am a retired RN and remember taking care of a Mamie Autrand in Mariposa many years ago. Her husband was Emile Autrand. Here are Autrand deaths in California. I note many list the mother's maiden name as Coz. Good luck.
Russell Claire Autrand;

View Record

Name

Death Date

Death Place

Birth Date

Birthplace

Mother's Maiden Name

Order Record

View Record

Mamie A Autrand

6 Aug 1986

Tuolumne

7 Nov 1895

California

McKee

Russell Claire Autrand

16 Sep 1994

Mariposa

24 Mar 1932

California

Sniffen

Thomas Autrand

9 Mar 1952

San Joaquin

15 Apr 1881

California

Coz

View Record

Louise Juanita Autrand

17 Jun 1980

Merced

27 Jan 1889

California

Coz

View Record

Emile T Autrand

7 Oct 1969

Merced

21 Dec 1893

California

Cz

View Record

Susie Autrand

29 Oct 1951

Merced

17 Nov 1903

Kansas

Audry

View Record

Minnie Elizabeth Autrand

27 Aug 1992

Merced

23 Dec 1904

Oklahoma

View Record

Albert Joseph Autrand

28 Jul 1982

Merced

5 Jun 1904

California

Babcock

View Record

Thomas Albert Autrand

20 Jun 1980

Madera

31 Oct 1924

California

Sniffin

View Record

Annita Autrand Berkuist
[Annita Autrand Autrand]

16 Oct 1988

Nevada

30 Sep 1901

California

Coz

View Record

Joseph C Autrand

30 Aug 1954

Fresno

14 Oct 1882

California

Coz

View Record

John A Autrand

15 Jan 1968

Kern

23 Jun 1884

California

Coz

View Record

Salome A Autrand

22 Oct 1975

Butte

8 Dec 1890

Oregon

View Record

Edith Cornell Autrand

11 Nov 1981

Los Angeles

28 Jul 1891

Iowa

View Record

Anthony Autrand

12 Jan 1984

Los Angeles

22 Oct 1895

California

Rivera

View Record

Gwendlin Sands Autrand

20 Feb 1979

Kern

29 Aug 1901

Arizona

View Record

Margaret Jillette Autrand

3 Feb 1988

Santa Clara

12 Jun 1913

South Carolina

Griffin

View Record

Erwyn James Autrand

7 Jan 1979

San Diego

17 Dec 1916

California

View Record

Barbara Claire Autrand

11 Dec 1990

San Francisco

20 Sep 1917

California

Stern

View Record

Claire Barbara Autrand

11 Dec 1990

San Francisco

20 Sep 1917

California

Stern

View Record

Jack Duane Autrand

26 Apr 1987

San Francisco

3 Sep 1927

California

Atkinson

View Record

Jacquelynn Helen Autrand

29 Oct 1985

San Luis Obispo

21 Jul 1929

Oklahoma

Leyerly

View Record

Dawn Eleanor Autrand

26 Sep 1979

Los Angeles

28 Jan 1954

Massachusetts

View Record

Ronald Thomas Autrand

25 Jul 1993

Santa Clara

27 Jul 1960

Other Country

Arrivillaga

View Record

Taylor D Autrand

16 Sep 1967

San Francisco

8 Jun 1967

California

Geary

View Record

Jennifer Catherine Autrand

2 Aug 1984

Sacramento

31 Jul 1984

California

Mayfield

View Record

Antoinitte Camille Berry
[Antoinitte Camille Autrand]

6 Sep 1984

Kern

4 Sep 1908

California

Valenzuella

View Record

Dorian Fern Willett
[Dorian Fern Autrand]

9 Apr 1987

San Luis Obispo

11 Jul 1911

California

Day

View Record

Amelia Lemarie Murphy

28 Jan 1945

Madera

16 Jan 1870

Indiana

Autrand

View Record

Marnalee Popovich

20 Apr 1989

Merced

26 Sep 1919

California

Autrand

View Record

Frances Larew

22 Oct 1944

Alameda

10 Aug 1885

California

Autrand

View Record

Vincent V Merino

25 Dec 1966

Santa Cruz

19 Jul 1873

California

Autrand

View Record

Charles Benjamin Merino

5 Apr 1942

Alameda

24 Jan 1879

California

Autrand

View Record

Elmo Mosley

21 Sep 1990

Yolo

21 May 1924

California

Autrand

View Record

Rita Sulema Vanhorn

30 Jul 1992

Santa Cruz

25 Aug 1921

California

Autrand

Re: Virgil Koontz Desc. of

bloom1010 — 2011-06-01 20:54:49Z

This is totally messed up.
Henry Koontz m. Susannah Schaeffer were the parents of
George Koontz m. Ona. There is no record of his middle name being John. And the Henry Koontz m. Elizabeth Bowyer lived in Monroe Co. also, but is NOT a dna match to our Koontz family in the same area. Our Henry's father was Balthasar Kunz m. Catharine and there is NO record of him being Jost Cuntz or John Cuntz m. Stoever's son, and he is NOT a dna match to that family!

Re: Indian Gulch and Hornitos

procr8 — 2011-03-28 02:07:17Z

Bill: I think you have helped me before, but thought maybe the church records might have something.

Re: Indian Gulch and Hornitos

procr8 — 2011-03-28 02:05:49Z

I know it has been a few years, but I just noticed this posting. Could you check the Hornitos entries and see if there are any Herraras listed in there? They show on the 1870 census.
Thanks, Marian

Re: Lake McClure

thatzanelady — 2010-10-18 01:55:49Z

Long before the new Exchequer Dam was built in the 1960's to form Lake McClure, there was a smaller dam called Exchequer that was completed in 1926. The 1926 dam inundated the original Yosemite Valley RR and a new "high line" was built. At that time, a bridge was built at Barret's and another further up river just below Bagby. In the early 1960's there was a beautiful swimming hole on the river at Bagby. When the New Exchequer Dam was completed in the late 1960's, the Lake filled the first year and went over the spillway taking out much of the road to the dam itself. The "high line" railroad bed can still be seen at low water, as is the tunnel between Barret Cove and McSwain Marina. I lived in Mariposa at the time the New Dam was built and have been swimming at the beautiful pool in the Merced River at Bagby. The town of Bagby is now underwater.
Some good pictures of Lake McClure can be seen at lakedonpedro.org. Though it says Lake Don Pedro, it is Lake McClure and the subdivision between Lake McClure and Lake Don Pedro is called Lake Don Pedro. We built a house in the Lake Don Pedro subdivision in the early 1990's.
Below New Exchequer Dam is McSwain Dam which formed a much smaller lake below McClure. It is used mainly for swimming. We had a houseboat on Lake McClure from 1971 until we sold it in the early 1990's. It is a beautiful lake and brings back many good memories. We raised our kids on this lake, being there nearly every weekend from Memorial Day until well into October.

Re: Lake McClure

LinetteSTV — 2010-09-19 23:39:18Z

Lake McClure was formed in 1969 when the Merced River from Yosemite was dammed. It is primarily used for irrigation and recreation. Hetch-Hetchy was formed in the early 1900's and it's river it the Tuolumne. My family lived in the nearby town of La Grange in Mariposa county (Varain) and I have a lot of info on people from that area. I was also a Park ranger in Yosemite and a boating deputy on Lake McClure. Hope this helps. Contact me if you wish.

Re: Indian Gulch and Hornitos

HarperLopezSearcher — 2010-09-04 22:03:46Z

My 3rd Great-Grandfather Antonio Lopez (b. abt. 1823) came from Mexico with his wife and 2 sons (Antonio and Jesus) to the Alta California Mines. In the 1852 Census for Mariposa County an Antonio Lopez, age 30, is listed in group 40. Can anyone suggest places to locate information? I believe the were in Hornitos for a few years before they moved to Las Juntas. Antonio drowned in the San Joaquin slough on July 25, 1853 after he was mistaken for a lookout for Joaquin Murrieta, arrested and tied to his horse. His horse got tangeled in the slough grass and both rider and horse drowned. When he was later found, his feet were still tied together beneath his horses belly.

Re: STERNE-PHILLIPS Family in Mariposa Co

Judy Jordan — 2010-07-10 15:55:32Z

Hi Warren:
I believe, I've seen your Phillips info on the Mariposa website. Or at least I've seen it somewhere. I've pretty much concluded my research on this part of my family. Most of their children had no descendants.

Thanks for replying.
Judy

Re: STERNE-PHILLIPS Family in Mariposa Co

WCarah — 2010-07-10 01:58:08Z

I realize this may be a bit late after your 2003 post, but I am familiar with the Phillips family and have an extensive genealogy which goes back a number of generations. The Phillips were from Cornwall, England.

Regards,

Warren

Re: Forest Gallison

sweetwater176 — 2010-04-25 14:19:41Z

Hi Judy- I am sitting here this morning adding new materials to my Mariposa History and Genealogy Website:
http://www.mariposaresearch.net/

I was a member of CAGENWEB for many years, but did break off from their project several years ago.
CA GenWeb does have a website for Mariposa also.
http://www.cagenweb.com/mariposa/

There is a search engine on the main page of my website which will help you collect all the data for any given surname or geographical location in Mariposa mentioned on my site.

My website is a work in progress (about 13 years), and it is continually updated by submissions from researchers. If you have photos or family stories you would like to share, please submit them to me for publication on the site!

Thanks,
Carolyn Feroben

Re: Forest Gallison

Judy Jordan — 2010-03-23 16:06:37Z

So I guess we're 'kissin' cousins' as the southern people say.

I forgot to mention, this Forest, of my original posting, I found in a mental hospital. He died young. If you Google his name, you will find that census info & his obituary.

The Mariposa Co CAGenWeb site is a great one. They have transcribed a LOT of historical information there.

Judy

Re: Forest Gallison

ksoernsen — 2010-03-23 16:01:39Z

My Mom is a Gallison. Jane and Winslow are my gg grandparents (I believe.) I believe they had a son name Daniel Wayne. He married Ida Turner. They were my grandfathers parents. My great aunt did a lot of geneology on that off shoot of the family tree. My mom has copies of letters that were written by Jane plus photos, etc.

Re: Forest Gallison

Judy Jordan — 2010-03-23 15:57:07Z

How do you connect to the Gallison family in Mariposa?
Judy

Re: Forest Gallison

ksoernsen — 2010-03-23 15:08:34Z

Thanks so much for the information! This is so interesting! I appreciate you finding this information!

Re: Forest Gallison

Judy Jordan — 2010-03-22 22:18:03Z

Hi Kelly:
I found what I was looking for on the Gallison/Sterne connection. Here's a mini-tree to give you an idea.

Joseph Amador Sterne's daughter, Rosine Sterne, married Winslow E Gallison, who was the son of Winslow Gallison & Jane McCready. They married 26 Nov. 1892. Their children were Harold W, dob 11 Oct 1895; Norman S, dob 6 Jul 1897; Rosine E, dob 11 Aug 1906; Ralph S, dob about 1908; Joseph, dob 28 May 1912.
I have other notes that say who Forest belonged to but didn't find those yet.
Joseph Amador Sterne, was my g-g-grandfather's brother. He was the only child of my g-g-g-grandparents that left TX & came to CA.
If you need more, please email me.
Judy

Re: Forest Gallison

Judy Jordan — 2010-03-20 18:57:49Z

What a cute letter! I haven't had a chance to look up the Gallison stuff I have. I might not get to it until next week. This weekend is a busy one for us!

Judy

Re: Forest Gallison

carolethomas28 — 2010-03-20 17:48:45Z

My grandmother lived in Mt. Bullion growing up and a Mrs. Gallison was their teacher for a time. I have a copy of letters and here is what i found. Remember, this is written by an 8 year old:

Mt Bullion Cal
Dec 13, 1907

Dear sister May,
I thought I would write you a few lines to see how you are. We are all well. Our class had examination in Arithmetic this morning. Mrs. Gallison is getting cross. I wish I had Mrs. Hodges back again. There are going to be a dance her tonight for Elsie Tipett. she is going home. Edna Maguire is coming home to spend the Christmas.

good luck! carole

Re: Forest Gallison

Judy Jordan — 2010-03-18 20:07:24Z

Hi Kelly:
I'm not a direct relative to the Gallisons...but through the Galllison marriage to Sterne. I have more info, but I have to find it. I haven't researched this in a few years...as you can see I posted it in 2007. But I will let you know what I have. You can contact me directly through my email address, frty9rgal@aol.com, if you wish. Just use Gallison-Sterne as the subject.
Judy

Re: Forest Gallison

ksoernsen — 2010-03-18 19:53:23Z

Hello- I just started looking at information on ancestry.com. I stumbled across this information. I know that these are my relatives. I'm familiar with the family names and have even seen photos. Are you a relative? I didn't know this bit of history. Thanks so much!
Kelly

Re: Terra 1944

nancyespil — 2010-03-18 15:50:42Z

I see what you mean, but I do not have any information on any on them ever lived in Hayward. One listed in Sacramento but can not remember the others. Just wanted to send out this bate to see if any one knew of one of thoes Terra's ever living in Hayward. He could have moved again after being there in Hayward. Being he lived near my mom and she was by her self just thought he might be an uncle or cousin. Thanks.

Re: Terra 1944

FL306 — 2010-03-18 15:39:33Z

I'M SAYING THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 4 ANTONIO TERRA'S LISTED AS DECEASED IN CALIFORNIA.

Re: Terra 1944

nancyespil — 2010-03-18 15:33:32Z

I do not know anything about him. Just that he lived in the area where my mother lived.What do you mean 1 young and three older ones listed in California. what are you looking at? Thanks.

Re: Terra 1944

FL306 — 2010-03-18 15:20:07Z

WHAT YEAR WAS HE BORN OR APROX. AGE ???
THERE'S I YOUNG, AND 3 OLDER ONES LISTED WHOS DECEASED IN CALIF.

Terra 1944

nancyespil — 2010-03-18 14:35:48Z

Looking for a Antonio F Terra living in Hayward California in 1944. Found him on the voters registration listed as retired. Thanks if any one knows who he is..

Re: Jesse H. Yocum & Frances Peckham

carolrae_2000 — 2010-02-01 21:31:32Z

I saw your post (2001?) about info on JACOB PRESTON YOCUM b 1778 in Virginia, USA. I have him m. Mary Eve Ambrose. Do you still have that information? I would love to have / see it. Thanks! Carol

Re: Obit lookup please? - David W. MUIR

jadami — 2010-01-31 02:07:21Z

Thank you for responding, Alma. I definitely still need David W. MUIR's obit. I will contact you via your e-mail address. If my response doesn't show up, please contact me again. I really, really need this obit :-)

Thanks again,

Jill
(mgobluemom@aol.com)

Re: Obit lookup please? - David W. MUIR

AlmaStone — 2010-01-31 00:25:16Z

Jill,

Not sure if your still looking for David W. Muir's obit..I found it in the Mariposa Gazette. He died in an auto accident.

Email me and I'll send it to you in a pdf..

Alma
Merced Co. volunteer
Sto4us@aol.com

Re: Virgil Koontz Desc. of

lapaz — 2010-01-28 08:08:49Z

I found this through my Ancestry subscription

Elias Koontz
Birth: 1814 - Virginia
Marriage: 16 Jan 1842 - Virginia
Spouse: Mary Crites

F: George John Koontz

M: Ona Hendricks
NOTE: Unsourced

Elias” fatheer
· ID: I1066 · Name: George John Koontz · Surname: Koontz · Given Name: George John · Sex: M · Birth: 1791 in Greenbrier County, Virginia · _UID: 8EAD45FDA4D49E4A944FB5AB876EF53A441C · Change Date: 19 Jun 2008 at 17:22:59Father: Henry Koontz II b: 1765 in Augusta County, Virginia Mother: Elizabeth Bowyer b: 1769 in Augusta County, Virginia

Marriage 1 Ona Hendricks
Children
1. Elias Koontz b: 1814 in Kanawha County, Virginia
2. Henry Koontz b: 27 Sep 1815 in Kanawha County, Virginia
3. Wilson Koontz b: 1818 in Kanawha County, Virginia
4. Nancy Koontz b: 26 Dec 1822 in Pocatalico, Jackson County Virginia
5. Juliet Koontz b: 7 Jan 1829 in Kanawha County, Virginia
6. Melissa Koontz b: 18 Nov 1829 in Mason County, Virginia
Elias’ grandfather
· ID: I1064 · Name: Henry Koontz II · Surname: Koontz · Given Name: Henry · Suffix: II · Sex: M · Birth: 1765 in Augusta County, Virginia · Death: 1832 in Monroe County, Virginia · _UID: B3E027A03090F04A86E6C8E09F5A69DAA4BC · Change Date: 19 Jun 2008 at 17:19:51Father: Henry Koontz Sr b: 1726 in Virginia Mother: Dorothy b: 1727 in Virginia

Marriage 1 Elizabeth Bowyer b: 1769 in Augusta County, Virginia
· Married: 1790 in Monroe County, Virginia
Children
1. George John Koontz b: 1791 in Greenbrier County, Virginia
2. Sara Koontz b: 1793 in Greenbrier County, Virginia
3. Susanna Koontz b: 1795 in Greenbrier County, Virginia
4. William Koontz b: 1798 in Greenbrier County, Virginia
5. Andrew Koontz b: 6 Oct 1802 in Monroe County, Virginia
6. Charles Sampson Koontz b: 1804 in Monroe County, Virginia
7. Samuel Koontz b: 1805 in Monroe County, Virginia
8. John C. Koontz b: 6 May 1807 in Monroe County, Virginia
9. Alexander Koontz b: 8 Mar 1810 in Monroe County, Virginia

Elias great-grandfather
· ID: I672 · Name: Henry Koontz Sr · Surname: Koontz · Given Name: Henry · Suffix: Sr · Sex: M · Birth: 1726 in Virginia · Death: 1798 in Washington County, Virginia · _UID: A1D945C2F9455C4BA617DEC88D18EA2078A2 · Change Date: 19 Jun 2008 at 17:19:15Father: Jost Koontz b: 22 Mar 1674 in Niederndorf, Germany Mother: Anna Gertud Reinschmidt b: 1685 in Nassau-Siegen, Lower Wilden, Germany

Marriage 1 Dorothy b: 1727 in Virginia
· Married: 1745 in Stafford County, Virginia
Children
1. Mary Koontz b: in Augusta County, Virginia
2. Peter Koontz b: in Augusta County, Virginia
3. Henry Koontz II b: 1765 in Augusta County, Virginia

Elias’ great-great-grandfather
· ID: I665 · Name: Jost Koontz · Surname: Koontz · Given Name: Jost · Nickname: Joe · _AKA: Joseph · Sex: M · Birth: 22 Mar 1674 in Niederndorf, Germany · Death: 1731 in Stafford, Virginia · _UID: 7B76912BCF0EB34AB3B04DCB797851C60A7E · Note: Koontz History in GermanyThe earliest known ancestor of the Kuntze, Coons, Coonces that settled in Virginia is Hechi n Cuntze (abt.1500)*. He lived in Niederndorf of the Nassau-Siegen region of Germany in the e arly to mid 1500s. This was in the time of Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. Th e Roman Catholic influence, a part of German history for centuries, vied with Lutherans and m embers of the Reformed Faith for support in government. The country was also constantly at wa r with peoples on all sides. This was a time of shifting borders and loyalties. Hechin's so n Arnold Cuntze (abt. 1525) and his grandson Johann Cuntze (abt. 1570) remained in the regio n during the time of the Thirty Year War. It was a war brought on by religious differences an d land hungry neighboring countries. At this time the Nassau-Siegen region fell under the con trol of Catholic King Ferdinand as well as Protestant influences. It fared better than othe r areas during the war however due to the fact that it was divided and ruled by two brothers , John Maurice and John the Younger, each on opposite sides of the conflict. Each claimed th e entire region as their own and so neither ally attacked the area*. By the time the Peace o f Wesphalia of 1648 brought the drawn out conflict to a close, Germany had lost about half o f her people to the ravages of war and the accompanying plagues and famine. It was around thi s time that Gotthard Kuntze (abt. 1610), son of Johann, and his son Johannes Kuntze lived. Th e brief peace was a compromise of sorts that allowed the Southern and Western lands to remai n Catholic while allowing Protestants to retain the land they had acquired and recognizing th e Reformed faith. However, shortly afterward Germany was plunged into yet another series o f wars. The French wars to the west, the Northern Wars with Sweden and the Baltic and The Tur kish wars to the South. This was in addition to the internal conflicts always present. The T hirty Year War left the Siegen region divided between the Protestants and Catholics but for t he most part, at peace. Then, in 1679 with the death of John Maurice, the conflict arose agai n resulting in escalating violence and death*. It was in the midst of this in 1714 that On e of Johannes sons, Johannes Kuntze (1671) watched his brother, Jost Cuntze, leave for Americ a. And, as the conflict worsened, Johannes' son, Johann Jost Kuntze (1712), who had been onl y a toddler when his uncle left, went to join him in America in 1737*. Coons, Cuntze, Kuntze , etc. in America The Coons (Cuntze) family originated in Germany and can be traced to one H enchin Cuntze about 1500. They came from Musen, in the Province of Nassau-Siegen, where Cunt z were still living around the turn of the century. Rich iron deposits were discovered in th e New World in large tracts in a region of Spotsylvania, now Orange County, Virginia. The Ger man Governor, Alexander Spotswood, sought to develop the deposits and enrich himself, as wel l as ingratiate the same to the Crown. Governor Spotswood counseled with the Baron de Graffe nreid, who was in Virginia, and decided to get miners from Germany to build the facilities, e xtract the ore, operate furnaces, and all other employments involved in iron works. Through h is influence the Baron arranged to get miners to Virginia from the Village of Musen, a minin g locality since the 14th century, in Nassau-Siegen. Dispositions were effectuated and the m iners arrived in Virginia in 1714. They were settled by the Governor in Germania by April o f that year and became the first German Colony to settle in Virginia. There they built cabins , a blockhouse, furnaces and dug ore for the Governor. The Governor's methods occasioned the ir move, in about 1720, to Germantown, later Fauquier City, where they acquired land and bega n farming. Meanwhile, other German Colonists arrived in Virginia. Each group brought its reli gious faith and gradually those of the German Reformed Church settled in Germantown Fauquie r and those of the Lutheran Faith moved eventually to Robinson's River. The first group of m iners, twelve heads of families, to reach Virginia were of the German Reformed Faith, one o f which was Jacob Cuntz (Coons), uncle of "our" Joseph Coons, who emigrated to Virginia in 17 37. (Working in the Governor's mining operation was an obvious way to get to the New World, b ut other employments for the Governor also brought many to Virginia.) 1. Joseph Cuntz Josep h Coons was an iron worker in Germany, and through arrangements with Governor Spotswood cam e to Virginia, as an iron worker, in 1737. 2. Jacob Coons Jacob, his son, and father of 3. M artin Coons, was born in Virginia. He was also a soldier of the Revolutionary War. Deed recor ds show a John Davis sold a tract of land, 150 acres, to Jacob Coons and heirs on the 12th da y of October 1796, for the sum of one hundred and sixty five pounds in gold and silver. The l and was in Clark County, Kentucky, and part of a military claim. (Clark County, Kentucky wa s formed in 1793. Records in Montgomery County, cut out of Clark County in1797, were destroye d in 1863, but Clark County records were preserved.) Martin Coons was likely born in Virgini a about 1775. It is not certain when his father left Virginia, but from the deed reference ab ove he was in Kentucky, buying land in 1796. By that time Martin was a young man and durin g this period met and married Mary "Polly" Lock in Jefferson,Kentucky, near present day Louis ville. Shortly thereafter they migrated to the Missouri Territory and settled in the New Madr id District, in what became known as the "bootheel" region. By February 27, 1806 he made cla im to 1100 arpents* of land situated on bayou St. John, district of New Madrid. Testimony tak en March 15, 1806 revealed he had a wife and five children in 1803 and cultivated eight or ni ne acres. After further testimony, the Board denied his claim. He probably continued to resi de on the premises and cultivate the fields he claimed, but without ownership. When the viole nt earthquake occurred in 1811 it destroyed what property and work they had achieved and ma y have induced their departure from Missouri. They arrived some time before 1821 to make thei r new residence in Jackson County, Tennessee. For unknown reasons Martin and part of his fam ily quit Jackson County and proceeded to Illinois (Probably to get some of that cheap Governm ent land in southern Illinois; some of the family already had.), but he later applied for a l and grant through the state of Kentucky. Martin received the grant, but before it was finali zed (so one version of the story goes), embarked on a trip to Hamilton County, Illinois, dow n the Mississippi River from St. Louis, aboard a paddle boat. He disappeared en route and wa s apparently never heard from again. It is presumed he fell overboard and drown. His body was never recovered (Note: A record of a Private Martin Coons from Hamilton County, Illinois i n Capt. Halls Company, 3 Reg't, 1 Brig., Ill. Mtd. Vols, during the Black Hawk War (1832) wa s probably Martin, Jr. He would have been about the right age then.) Martin and Mary Coons e ngendered 13 children. Elizabeth E. Coons, their second child, married Obediah Hudson, Jr. (I II), about 1821 in Jackson County Tennessee. Obadiah was a farmer and in 1825 received a gra nt for 100 acres of land in Jackson County, Tennessee. He and Elizabeth lived near North Spri ngs, Jackson County, Tennessee where they raised their family and lived out their days.· Change Date: 27 Mar 2008 at 01:00:00Father: Johannes Cuntz b: 1643 in Niederndorf, Germany Mother: Elizabeth Elsa Schuster b: 1643 in Niederndorf, Germany

Marriage 1 Anna Gertud Reinschmidt b: 1685 in Nassau-Siegen, Lower Wilden, Germany
· Married: 7 Feb 1704 in Nassau-Siegen, Lower Wilden, Germany
Children
1. Johannes Koontz b: 18 Apr 1706 in Niederndorf, Germany
2. Anna Elizabeth Koontz b: in Niederndorf, Germany
3. Elisabeth Koontz b: in Niederndorf, Germany
4. Christian Koontz b: in Niederndorf, Germany
5. Catherine Koontz b: in Niederndorf, Germany
6. Henry Koontz Sr b: 1726 in Virginia
7. Tillman Koontz b: in Niederndorf, Germany
8. Mary Koontz b: in Niederndorf, Germany

Obit lookup please? - David W. MUIR

jadami — 2010-01-04 08:30:11Z

Could anyone assist me in locating the obit for David William MUIR who d. 14 March 1933 in Twp. 2, Mariposa Co.?
I believe his wife's name was Frances MUIR.

Thank you for any help you're able to provide.

Jill in WI

Re: Ann Wheeler Obit look up Please

AlmaStone — 2009-10-15 23:02:12Z

Gregory,

There wasn't any obituary in the Mariposa newspaper...Sorry.

Alma

Re: Ann Wheeler Obit look up Please

Gregory_Scheele — 2009-10-12 03:04:25Z

Yes Please if you wouldn't mind.
She was called Anna but her name is Johannah Morrissey born 14 may 1897 in Tecumseh, Johnson Co., Nebraska.
Father-Lawrence Morrissey, Mother Bridget Gould.
Thanks