Long Lost Relatives!

I was able to make a stop in San Francisco and met up with Geri, her daughter Roberta, and her half-sister Maria (Maria and Geri have the same mother but different fathers). They are all very nice and seemed to enjoy the visit very much. I know I did. I also managed to get Geri to do a 23andMe test so her results should be coming in the next 5 or 6 weeks. Interestingly, the amount of genealogical research I have done on the Garcia side actually surpasses their knowledge of our family history so it was nice to be able to share that with them as they seemed very interested in learning more about where we come from.

Tipper

Just wished that all be aware, that we were called to come to the home of our Vet., as they took her to the clinic, and found her lungs, with cancer and water.

We were at her home at 7PM, and at 8:30PM, her spirit went to Heaven, she was happy and she went to sleep gently, so was in no pain. We were with the members of friends and those that cared for her, it was so gentle and special.

We are going to meet all, at the clinic so that we can share once we get her ashes.. she was much loved by all.

Sadie is doing great and loved seeing her mom and dad. She is still working and will work with the clinic and guard, at her foster home,....... I am without pain now, and Sadie, was with me, while we were with her, she wanted her mom, and dad.... She was so happy with Jess, be aware of this.

Lili and Jess

Vote for Crescent City!!!

With all the happy news of the expansion of the family there is some news that needs to get out again. Reader's Digest is having a contest, and Crescent City is still in the running. In fact, it's in 5th place. You can vote 10 times a day (at the same time). There is some type of monetary award at the end of the contest for the winners...whenever and whoever that is.
 I encourage you to vote if you've been to CC in the past, if you're here now, or if you ever plan to be within 300 miles of here. The zip code is:95531.

http://wehearyouamerica.readersdigest.com/

Jim

Your Family History

I just did a bunch of data entry for our family's genealogy on the Gringo side. Randy had provided me with some documents where the names, on mom's side, ended with mom's great grandfather. After some searching, I found a continuation of that family name of  "Brayton" on another site. As it turns out, the family continues (near as I can tell) , and obviously with many names changes, way back to 1475! Just click on the title above, it'll take you to our genealogy site. Type in my last name and it will provide access.

BTW, there are some conflicts of names dating way back there, I'm not sure if I messed up on the data entry, or my source had it mixed up.

I still have  a lot of entry to do, mainly on regarding specifics of branches still alive, our  kids etc. I thought it more interesting to get the ancient history done first. So check back from time to time. Peter

We Have Contact!

Just so everyone is in the loop: I have officially made contact with our biological family in San Francisco. Specifically, I was able to speak with the daughter of Ben Garcia Sr. and his first wife (Connie). She is a very nice woman by the name of Geri Garcia (no not that Jerry Garcia) and has two daughters that I also spoke with. They were VERY excited to hear from me and surprisingly Mrs. Garcia knew quite a bit about the adoption of the kids from our side. She is in her 70's and said she had been trying to find out what happened to our side but couldn't find any information on what happened to the kids after losing contact. She remembered Glenna as a "very sweet woman" and understood the medical problems she had, resulting in having to give the kids up. She even remembered that Ben and Glenna lived on Hayes Street in SF. I will continue to post updates as I learn more.

so that you dont think ive been sitting on my laurels, all the time

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sorry peter. for some reason, this went on your Picasa account.

Genealogy: Benjamin Garcia Sr.

As most of you know I have been working the last several years on collecting genealogical information on our biological family. I would like to thank all of you for the information you have provided to me in various ways. It has ALL been helpful in piecing together the story of our family's wonderfully mysterious history.

Please click on the slideshow (above) to a collection of genealogical records that I have obtained on Benjamin Garcia Sr.