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YANCY I am looking for a Frank YANCY that died in Phoenix in 1964. I am trying to determine his birthplace and location abt 1922 as I believe he may be my grandfather. I saw in Ancestrys SSDI that this Frank that died in 1964 also got is SS card in CA before 1951, so he may be who I am looking for. His girlfriend (?) Dorothy Goldsmith was my Dads parents, he was born in Oakland, CA 25 Jan 1923. Donna Ferris http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/3303  email: Donna Ferris

ALLEN, I am searching for info for THERON ALLEN born Sept 27,1913 and died Sept 1980 and info on his brother Bernice (Mutt) ALLEN   email: Letterd@aol.com

HEFNER, I am looking for the birth date (about 1896) and place of Grace MARSTON) HEFNER who died in Scottsdale on March 20, 1997. Who were her parents? Also, what was her husband's given name? She was the mother of Hugh Marston HEFNER, born in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on April 9, 1926. Thanks!   email: Dick Marston

Royal Neighbors/BRISTOW/LEWIS/KINSEY Am trying to find out if anyone has any information about a group of ladies in the early 1900's known as the Royal Neighbors? I have several pictures of my grandmother and several other ladies all dressed alike and she has wrote on the back of them the names of some of the ladies and the title Royal Neighbors.My grandmother was Martha BRISTOW, LEWIS, KINSEY, And worked for years in the Maricopa Co. Tax Office and was a native of Cottonwood & Camp Verde areas. Any information would be appreciated.Thank You. M.J.Holloway email: Mimi@sonet.net

SYKES/RAYNER I need a copy of the 1920 census of Maricopa Co., AZ showing SYKES on it, as they were Harold Rayner's ancestors. I need the 1910 census of Maricopa Co., AZ showing RAYNER and SYKES. I also need to find them on any later census records, if they are available, like 1930-to the latest. I had also wanted to see any voter registration lists for same, as they contain good data also. Thank you, and HAPPY TRAILS, JB email: crystalwoman

SHARP I was born in Phoenix and my grandparents and greatgrandparents are buried there too. I am George Henry Sharp grandparents are Henry Clay and Edna Sharp great grandparents are William Harrison & Alice Sharp. email:George Sharp

AKERS I am researching a particular AKERS line in Virginia. I was told this line was the origin of the AKERS found in the Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona area. apparently Johnathan Burl AKERS, born Sep 1845 in Virginia had three sons that homesteaded land in the Phoenix area. Their names were Will, Walter and Charles AKERS. Supposedly all AKERS in the Phoenix area are descended from these three boys. A fourth son, Burtis Lee AKERS, homesteaded land in Oregon. Is there anybody who can add to this information? Anybody have AKERS who ended up in Arizona? My info is sparse and I would like to know more. email: Robert Williams

MITCHELL I am looking for any information about Nelson P. Mitchell. He was born on March 24, 1895 at Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan to Albert Levi Mitchell Jr. and Rose Mary Mitchell (Rogers). He married "Nellye" and had two children: one was in the U.S.Navy and the other was a female. The family lived (1950) lived at 1707 West Orangewood Road Phoenix, Arizona. He died on April 28, 1950 at Dearborn, Michigan and is burried at Eaton Rapids, Michigan. If anyone has information about this family, contact me at Shannon Rathbun

MITCHELL, I am looking for any information on the MITCHELL family of Phoenix. My ggrandfather Wesley had three brothers, John, Andrew and Ed, and two sisters, Lydia and Jennie (orig. from Kansas). Wesley married (late 1800's) Bertha Jane HAUN who with her sister, Nettie, came to Arizona with their parents in a wagon train. Wesley and Bertha had six children Willis, Vera, Velma, Gladys, Dorothy and Walter. Thanks for any help. Patti Soft Warehouse, Inc. (the authors of DERIVE, A Mathematical Assistant)
3660 Waialae Avenue, Suite 304
Honolulu, HI 96816-3259 U.S.A.
Tel: (808) 734-5801
Fax: (808) 735-1105
Email: swh@aloha.comWeb page: http://www.derive.com

FARQUHAR Seeking info on David Paul Farquhar, d. Phoenix, 24 Nov 1908, son: Robert. Email: FarquharAB@aol.com

ALSOP, John, First Mayor of Phoenix d. 15 Sept 1886 buried in Masonic Cemetery, Phoenix. Any info? Email:Stuffnmore@aol.com



LAMB/PROUTY/SCHMID/FIELDS I am researching the family of David Roland (1904-1984) and Gertrude (PROUTY) (dates unk) LAMB. They had two daughters, Beverly Joan (b. 1930) and Gloria Jean (b. 1941). Beverly married Warren Emil SCHMID; Gloria married Donald FIELDS. David and his wife lived in the Chandler, AZ area. If anyone has more information or known descendants of these families, please let me know. This information will be included in the LAMB family history.mail:Alice M. Henneberry

GATES GATES, Othel Burrel born 5 Dec. 1895 in OH.>Phoenix. d. 17 Feb. 1929. Think he was married. Need any infor. on him. Carolyn at DavidOF@wesnet.com

HOLGUIN Seeking descendents of Maria Holguin who lived in Phoenix 1930-1950. She was married several times and I am not sure what name she was buried under. She died in the 1950's. Her husband/boyfriends name might have been David Rosas. Her parents were Saturnino Holguin and Crescencia Garcia of Silver City, NM. She had siblings Gabriel Holguin, Juliana and Juan Montoya all of NM. Email: Nancy Robinson


RENN I am desperately seeking information on the RENN family. Anna POHL RENN is my Great Aunt that I know very little about. It is my understanding that they moved to Arizona in the 1910's and started an irrigated fruit orchard in the Glendale area. This is the only information that I have been able to find out about them. There is some indication that they had several children. Possibly some sons. I am at a stand still in trying to find them and I am wondering if you have any suggestions. I would be most appreciative for any information that you could suggest. Email: CTucker632@aol.com


BUTLER--I am looking for information on Orley Butler born 1906 and died July, 1983 in Phoenix, AZ. His sister was Drusilla Butler and his parents, Elbert and Dovie Butler. Also, any info on parents and siblings would be appreciated. Email:Lee Ann Seideman


KNAPP--I am researching my grgrgrandfather John F. KNAPP 1849-1912, active in AZ 1870-1885 GOV. Thank you. Email:KAREN

WAGNER--Looking for Edward WAGNER, born Zanesville, OH abt. 1930, lived in Torrance, Los Angeles Co, CA, when he met Betty (?) from Borger, Hutchinson Co, TX, abt. 1946. They married shortly thereafter, possibly in Las Vegas, NV. They have at least 3 children: Rebecca, Eddie, and ? I served with him in the Navy in 1946-17, on the USS Cimarron. He is the son of Edward Leo Henry WAGNER, and had a brother, Bobby, who married Janet (?) in Southern Calif. Some of the family might have lived in Scottsdale, Maricopa Co, AZ in 1980 thru 1990. George Glancy, P.O. Box 233, Beatty, OR 97621. Email:George Glancy

BETTS:I am seeking information on Phillip H. Betts who moved to Phoenix from Ohio. His wife, Iva N. Betts died in Phoenix in February, 1938. Email:Patty Smith

HOLGUIN/OLGUIN/GARCIA/MORENO/IBARRA/ROJAS/ROSAS:Am looking for descendents of Maria Holguin b. 1895 Silver City, NM. Her parents Crescencia Garcia and Saturnino Holguin. Known childre were Delfina Olguin (with Ramon Baca) bapt 1914 in Silver City; Luisa Moreno bapt 25 May 1917 Silver City (dau of Maria and Miguel Moreno--divorced); Elvira Ibarra 1917 (dau of Daniel Ibarra and Maria Holguin m. 10 Sep 1918); and Manuel Olguin 1929. Maria and husband/boyfriend of unknown name lived in Phoenix in 1940-55. Boyfriend's name could be David Rojas/Rosas who was killed in 1950 in Phoenix. Maria d. 1955 Phoenix (according to family lore) but I am unsure of what name she died under. Can anyone help. Thanks, Nancy. Email:Nancy

KREINBERG--I'm researching for parents and descendants of Margret KREINBERG, born Jan. 1904 and died Sept. 1992 in Peoria, Maricopa, AZ and other KREINBERGs.
Many thanks for your help.
Helmut Neuner
Email: http://members.xoom.com/kreinberg

MOOR--Sylvia Silverleaf MOOR was born 31 Jan 1931 in Peoria, Maricopa, AZ and her sister, Margaret Evelyn MOOR was born 20 Jan 1934 in Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ and died a year later in Bristow, Creek, OK. Any information on Sylvia and her other siblings is welcome. Thank you!!! Email:Heather Brush Homepage at:http://members.aol.com/Ajeab/index.html

BREECH--Hi there, I am looking for information about ERNEST ROBERT BREECH, born February 24, 1897, died in Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, Michigan July 3, 1978. Ernest was a prominent executive in the automotive industry, so there should be extensive information available about him. He also had a home in Paradise Valley, Arizona and seems to have been quite active in civic affairs there.

I have heard from reliable sources that Ernest prepared or had prepared an extensive BREECH family genealogy. It may have passed to his wife THELMA BREECH or one of his two sons, ERNEST ROBERT BREECH JR. and WILLIAM H. BREECH.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has a copy of this genealogy or knows its whereabouts. It is not listed in the Library of Congress, the DAR, or the LSD library in Salt Lake. I would also like to know the names of ERNEST BREECH's parents. Thank you in advance, Email:Sunni Bloyd

PARKER/SORRELL--Searching for descendants or ANY information on William PARKER, born in Missouri, who came to Prescott, Arizona from the California gold fields between 1865-1880, and homesteaded in 1881 the area known as Parker Lake today. He had several children, two sons named John and Jim, and a daughter named Melvina, who married Ahira Sorrells in Phoenix in 1874. Email: Lynne

MARQUES--Seeking descendents of Maria Marques who was born 11 Feb 1895 in Grant Co, NM and died May 1977 in Phoenix, AZ..
Email: Nancy Robinson

BRYANT--Need info on Cheste C. BRYANT b.1 4 1899 Married Mary Jane Wilson b. 06-26-1906 Mary Died in Phonix,Ariz. Thanks. Email:Glen & Joyce Bryant

HAINEY/THOMPSON--Need information about Nettie Hainey Thompson who was living in Phoenix AZ in 1923 at the time of her father's death. Have much Hainey information to share.Thanks Email:Linnie Hoover Howell

RICHARDS--My great-grandmother, Sarah Moore Richards, was born somewhere in KY on 29 October 1824 and died in Tempe on 7 January 1908. She is buried in the Double Butte Cemetary and I have been unable to find her death certificate. Is there anyone in Maricopa Co. who can help me with this search? I would really appreciate knowing where she was born and the names of her parents. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance. Email:Carol

LEACH--Hi, I am looking for information on my husband's father. He lived in Phoenix from 1955 until his death in 1970. His name was Ralph Wesley Leach. His wife's name at that time , a second marriage ,was Anne Wenger Leach. They had previously lived in Michigan. He was born in Kellogg, Iowa. Thank you. Any information will be appreciated. Sincerely, Joyce Leach. Email:Joyce Leach 1090 Delaware St. Imperial Beach, CA 91932

PETERSON--I am trying to locate descendants of Charles Sreeve Peterson of Mesa, Arizona during the 1870's & 1880's. Email: bud-n-kay@worldnet.att.net

MARZOLF--My last correspondence with Kent Marzolf Litton was Dec. 1990. At that time, his address was 1923 E. Bendix Dr., Tempe. Over the years, Kent Litton supplied with much information on the Marzolf family name. I would like to follow-up on the names Litton and Fisher. Also need pre-1900 Marzolf pictures for scanning. Any info regarding current location of Mr. Litton, or his genealogy records. Email: CRHALLER@aol.com
123 Cimarron Dr.
Asheville, NC 28803

REYNOLDS--I am searching for the death and burial place for this couple. Hiram H. Reynolds, born ca. 1836 NY. wife - Margaret (maggie) S. Reynolds, born ca. 1846 Ireland. In 1903 they were supposed to have lived in the Phoenix area and that they owned property there. Genevieve Hertel - 1606 N. 9th - Garden City, Kansas 67846 Email:Genevieve Hertel

CARLSON--I am researching the David W. Carlson Family from Buckeye, Maricopa Co. Arizonia. David was my great grand-fathers brother. David W. Carlson was born in Iowa on September 8, 1856 to Andrew P. Carlson and Anna R. Newberg Carlson. He may have had a twin brother by the name of Henry Alex Carlson who resided in California. The other brother - my great-grandfather was John Andrew Carlson of Ong, Nebraska. David W. Carlson married Emma Freeberg in Lincoln, Nebraska on February 6, 1900. To this union at least 2 sons were born Grant and Ira Carlson. There may have been a daughter by the name of Sophia who married Alva Oliver. Sophia and Alva had a child by the name of Frances. In 1907 approximately this family moved to Arizonia from Nebraska and David's mother Anna R. Newberg Carlson moved with them. Anna died April 7, 1918 and was interned in the Greenwood Cemetery in or near Phoenix AZ. I believe that David his wife and 2 son's are burried there also. Does anyone have any infro as to if Emma and David Carlson had a daughter Sophia. If so is she, Alva or Frances still living. Would like to hear from anyone who knows or knew this family. Sincerely --- Email:Mrs. Brian Olson

EAGER--Looking for information on Col. John Eager who was appointed as warden of Arizona State Prison by Gov. Rawghlie C. Stanford. John Eager also organized McKeans Laundry here. He was regional director of the Loyal Order of Moose for Arizona and New Mexico for 25 years. Email:PEager1996@aol.com

STROUD/BRAWLEY--Hiram or Harry born around 1876, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was known only as Harry Stroud at the time of death in San Francisco, but on the actual death cert. It says he also went by Hiram Brawley. I found him on the 1880 Census but cant find his parents...Does anyone have any info? Thanks. Email:L23MOM@aol.com

GOODNIGHT--Any information found pertaing to Thomas Goodnight please e-mail to m33178@aol.com I have some info to help-ss#527-16-6318, born 7-3-05 died 1983 maricopa county. signed Marli Goodnight.

PUTNAM/WILSON/JONES/HELM/GOODWIN--I am looking for any information on the
descendants of James Wilson. His 2nd wife Libby Putnam was my husband's
great-great grandmother. JAMES WILSON (father Andrew Wilson) was born April/23/1820
in Schenectady, NY, and died Abt. 1920 in Tempe, AZ. He married (1) SOPHIA
FULKERSON June/1845. He married (2) ELIZABETH LIBBY PUTNAM September/30/1875
in Palatine, IL, daughter of LABAN PUTNAM and ELVIRA JONES. He married (3)
NETTIE H HELM 1886 in Palatine, Cook Co, IL. He married (4) DESDA ROBINSON
December/13/1892 in Tempe, AZ.
Children of JAMES WILSON and ELIZABETH PUTNAM are:
ROLLIN WILSON, b. August/15/1876, Palatine, IL; d. January/24/1880,
Palatine, IL.
ELIZABETH LIBBIE J WILSON, b. December/27/1880, Palatine, Cook Co, IL; d.
Unknown, Tempe, Maricopa, AZ. She married JAMES C. GOODWIN
February/28/1902 in Tempe, AZ.
Children of ELIZABETH WILSON and JAMES GOODWIN are:
i. JAMES H GOODWIN, b. 1903.
ii. JOHN B GOODWIN, b. 1905.
iii. DORTHEA J GOODWIN, b. 1908.
If anyone is researching this family, I have some vital records, church records, written letters and Published biographical information to share. Alicelinzy@aol.com

BROCK--Searching for an obituary on:
Dwight BROCK B 11/10/1916 Vernon, Wilbarger CO., TX.
D 08/23/1990 Phoenix, Maricopa CO., AZ.
M Unk "Tommie" B unk in unk
D ?(possibly still resides in Phoenix).
Children: (Children's birthdates unk.) Charles, Ronnie,
Jerry, Roger, unk boy, and Marietta Nell

Ronnie & Roger are supposed to own an air-conditioning business in Phoenix. Any telephone or address listing on Tommie (only nickname) and son's would be immensely appreciated. Many Thanks, Dixie Lee English


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