Raymond Burr
Raymond Burr
Raymond William Stacey Burr (1917 - 1993), the famous actor who portrayed "Perry Mason" and "Ironsides" on television, moved to Vallejo with his mother from his native British Columbia in 1923 when he was six years old. Raymond continued to live in Vallejo until he moved to Hollywood to begin his acting career. Photo courtesy of Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.
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Benicia City Cemetery Tour Field Trip
Thursday, May 2
Benicia City Cemetery Tour Field Trip  (Outside Event)
1:30 pm
Benicia City Cemetery 150 Riverhill Dr. in Benicia, CA
The Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia is having an outdoor field trip for our May meeting.
 
We are visiting the Benicia City Cemetery which has over 4,000 people interred in 24 acres and is still currently in use. The City Cemetery was founded over 175 years ago in 1847. It is the burial place for historical figures such as Edward Von Pfister, a former sea captain, who established the first general store in the area (now known as the Von Pfister Adobe).
 
Mr. Larry Miller will be leading us on a tour of this historic cemetery. He is a former member of the cemetery commission and knows the history of the cemetery.
 
The address is 150 Riverhill Dr. in Benicia. From Vallejo take 780 West and then take the East Second Street exit. Turn to your left and then take the first right onto Riverhill Drive which is across from McDonald's. The cemetery is at the end of the road.

Wear your walking shoes and a sun shading hat. Please join us and enjoy a walk in the past on a beautiful spring day. See you then.
 
If you need any further information, please email president@gsvb.org.


June Pot Luck
Thursday, June 6
June Pot Luck  (Annual Potluck)
12:00 pm
Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum *12 NOON*
This is the Genalogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia's Annual Summer POTLUCK Meeting.
 
Bring a labeled dish to share for our potluck.  Drinks will be provided. 
 
Please note the 12 NOON Start Time at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.
 
Everyone can share what we have been working on.
 
We can talk about what we have found, what we are stuck on, and anything else that comes to mind. You might like to share a picture or artifact related to your search.
 
Please contact us at 707-334-0675 or president@gsvb.org if you have any questions.