HISTORICAL OBITUARIES OF MARIPOSA COUNTY- C-D

              Fatal Casualty.- A Frenchman by the name of CAEL, one of the original stock-holders in La Victoire Copper
              Mine, was found dead in a ditch in Hunter's Valley last Monday. It is supposed his death was the result of
              an accident.

              CALF, Thomas
              July 17,1880 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              Found Dead.- Mr. Thomas CALF, a miner employed in the Washington Mine, was found dead in the shaft last
              Thursday afternoon. There was no indication whatever of the cause of his death. Billy CATON came up to
              inform Mose RODGERS. No blame is attached to the mine owners.

              Funeral services were held in Santa Cruz on Monday for Ernest L. Camin,72, who died in that city on
              Thursday night of last week, after a brief illness. Deceased was a native of Cathey's Valley, the son of
              Mr. and Mrs. Antone Camin. His early life was spent on the Camin ranch in Cathey's Valley. For many years
              he was engaged in business in Mariposa. He was a successful merchant here and had retired from active work
              several years ago. He moved to Santa Cruz with his family 12 years ago and had resided there since.
              Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Louise Camin, three daughters, Mrs. Ernestine PLASKETT, Mrs. Honorine Brown
              and Josephine Camin, one son, Edward Camin and three grand children, Ethel PLASKETT, Adrienne and Ernest
              Camin all of Santa Cruz four sisters, Mrs. Fred LADOUCER and Mrs. J. DORMAN of Fresno; Mrs. Ben OLYMPIE
               and Mrs. Emil LEMOIN of San Francisco and one brother Albert Camin of Cathey's Valley. The funeral services
              were conducted under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Lodge with burial made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at
             Santa Cruz her had been an active member of the odd Fellows Lodge at Mariposa for many years. cferoben

              Buried in Merced today and was laid to her final rest this morning in the Masonic cemetery here. Funeral
              services were held from Welch & Griffin's undertaking chapel at 10 a.m., Rev. D. C.WILLIAMS pastor of
              Bethel M. E. church officiating.

              Mrs. CAMIN died Friday in Fresno after having lived in Merced and Mariposa counties for over 70 years. She
              came to California from Mexico when a child. There are surviving two sons, A. A. and E. L. CAMIN of
              Mariposa and Cathey Valley respectively; four daughters, Mrs. Ellen OLYMPIE, San Francisco; Mrs. Josephine
              LEMOINE, San Francisco; Mrs. Hermine LADOUCEUR, Fresno, and Mathilde DORMAN, Fresno, 18 grandchildren
              and two great grandchildren. – Merced Sun-Star, July 6.   cferoben

              Accident and death.- At Hornitos, June 30, a sad accident occurred by the falling into a mining shaft
              twenty feet deep of a little boy, son of A. CAMPODONICO, aged six years. He with a number of other children
              were playing in the vicinity of the shaft, where it is supposed he attempted to look down and slipped in,
              receiving fatal injuries from which he died the next day. This is a hard blow upon Mr. and Mrs.
              CAMPODONICO, it being the forth son they have lost within the last few years, three of whom died with the
              scarlet fever.

              Death of A. CAMPODONICO.-- The death of a excellent man and citizen of Hornitos is sorely felt by many who have
              known him for a number of years. He is one of the oldest citizens and merchant of that place. He was a man
              of generous impulse, possessed a noble heart, and has brought to man and womanhood a fine family of
              children, who with there mother are left behind to morn the loss of a kind father and a doting father. The
              sympathy of the community in which he lived are joined with the bereaved mother and children in this the
              sad moments of their greatest affliction.

              Funeral services were conducted by the Coulterville Rebekah lodge at Coulterville Sunday for Mrs. Angelina
              Canova 89, who died in Sonora Hospital Thursday. Mrs. Canova, a pioneer native of Coulterville, is survived
              by three sons James of San Leandro, John and William both of Coulterville, and a sister, Mrs. Rose MUSANTE
              of Coulterville. Arrangements were handled by Tiscornia, Ivers and Alcorn.

           Thomas CANTY
              October 7, 1882 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. DISBRO)

Mr. Thomas CANTY, an old time resident of Hite's Cove and vicinity, died very suddenly on Monday last of
what was supposed to be heart disease. He was prospecting up at the Gibbs mine, above the Cove.

             George CARDWELL
              March 11, 1882 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by William Disbro)

              Still They Go.- Uncle George CARDWELL, after a long and painful illness, concluding his long lease on life
              on Monday night last. He has been here many years and generally known to all the old settlers. With the
              exception of a few years residence in Visalia, Mariposa has been his home ever since he came to California.
              He followed carpentering for a living, and in earlier days, when in health, he was possessed of social
              qualities which made him an agreeable companion among his friends and acquaintances. He was a plain matter
              of fact man, consciences, honest and industrious. He once had a family and, we believe has a son, James,
              living somewhere in California. He owned a house and lot in Mariposa, where he lived alone doing his own
              cooking. During the first year of his sickness he was attended by his nearest neighbor, Mr. and Mrs. James
              DUFF, whose kindness was voluntarily given on their part, which bespeaks a volume of praise for Mr. and
              Mrs. DUFF, for their only interest was a duty they felt they owed to suffering humanity. For the past year
              and up to the time of his death, he has been in the County Hospital, where he received the best medical
              attention from Dr. TURNER, and good nursing at the hands of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. LIND, who have charge of the
              hospital. He was a native of Kentucky, aged 76 years. He was buried on Wednesday in the public cemetery and
              the funeral ceremonies held by Rev. R. A. SAWRIE. There were quite a number of friends and acquaintances
              present, and as the remains were deposited close to the side of G. W. LEE, Joseph DON, old pioneers and
              associates of Uncle George, who had preceded him but a few weeks, a low moaning expression could be heard
              from by-standers, which was "still they go."

           CAREY
              April 8, 1865 Mariposa Free Press
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              Sudden Death.- A man by the name of CAREY was found dead in his house, at Hite's Cove, on the morning of
              the 5th inst. An examination of the body, by Dr. Davis, was held and the conclusion is that he died of
              apoplexy. Deceased was a native of New York, thirty-two years of age, and a carpenter by trade. He had been
              working for John HITE for several months past. Lewis CAROTHERS March 2,1878 Mariposa Gazette

              Passing Away.- We chronicle this week the deaths of several of our old citizens, two of whom were worn out
              with infirmities and old age. A colored man named Lewis CAROTHERS, and well known as " Uncle Lewis," who
              has been a resident of this county since 1860. He was formerly a slave, and was brought to this county by
              Col. Thomas THORN, from Texas, who settled in Quartzburg, in this county, in 1850. Aunt Dinah, his wife,
              survives him; they together have children and grand children, who reside in this county. Mrs. Georgiana
              ADAMS, daughter with several children resides Mariposa, and Bettis PERKINS, a son in law, with a large
              family, resides near Hornitos. Uncle Lewis was a good man, highly respected by all his neighbors and
              acquaintances. He was honest, industrious and fugal, and his life was rewarded with living testimonials to
              the character so carefully guarded and maintained. He has left those behind who will treasure him in their
              memories as long as they live. The funeral ceremonies, which took place at his late residence, on Monday
              last, were well attended by the relatives and acquaintances of the deceased. He was buried in the corner of
              the little lot, close to his residence, and which overlooks Mariposa Creek, a spot he himself selected, and
              had, just prior to his death, especially requested to be buried there.

In Mariposa, February 23d, 1878, Lewis CAROTHERS, aged 72 years, a native of Virginia.

              March 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette
              CARR, S. W.
              (submitted by W. Disbro)
              Samuel W. CARR

                This old pioneer, died on the 13th instant, at his home in Hornitos, after a brief illness. Mr. CARR has
              been a resident of Mariposa County since the early fifties, and has always been known as a man of sterling
              integrity. He has occupied public positions, in his town, many years, and has always been a upright
              peaceable citizen. A widow and a large family of children are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband
              and father. The deceased was a member of the Masonic fraternity, and was
              buried on Thursday their auspices. Quite a number of the Order, In Mariposa, attended the funeral.

A daughter of Kit Carson, who bore her fathers name, and who formerly resided at Hornitos in this county,
recently died of dissipation, in Aurora.

              CARTER, Dr. L. H.
              April 7, 1894 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W Disbro)

                 The death of this gentleman, which occurred in Modesto, on Sunday last, caused great surprise and regret
              among his friends here. Death ensued from a overdose of morphine, which the unfortunate young man was
              addicted to using. Dr. CARTER had practiced as a physician, both in Coulterville and Mariposa, and was
              known to be skillful in his profession, and although reserved and somewhat eccentric in his temperament, he
              possessed many traits of character which won him friends. Adverse circumstances appeared to engulf him in
              their current, during the past few years, and he had become moody and despondent, and being far away from
              his home and kindred, had perhaps allowed himself to become easy prey to weakness. He belongs to an
              influential family in Canada, and parents, ond sisters and brothers, are ere now mourning over his untimely
              fate. He was a member of the Coulterville lodge of Masons and of the Mariposa Lodge of I.O.O.F. The body
              was embalmed, and sent to Canada for internment.

John CASARETTO, of Merced Falls, whose face has been so familiar in this section for years as a peddler of
garden vegetables and fruits, fell from his wagon last Saturday and was instantly killed.

Rites Held For Aged Hornitos Native Son
Merced (Merced Co.) Nov 28. Funeral services were held this afternoon in the Ivers & Alcorn Parlors here for Joshua Casaretto, 79, a native of Hornitos and a pioneer of Indian Gulch and Merced Falls, who died late Friday night in the Merch Hospital after an illness of ten days. Rev. W A Cash officiated and cremation followed in the Park View Crematorium.
Casaretto was a son of Guiseppe Casaretto, a sone mason, who came from Italy to California in 1852 to seek his fortune in the gold fields. The elder Casaretto quit mining in 1855 and resumed his trade of stone mason, after which his wife came from Italy to join him. They settled in Benton Mills in the alte fifties, moving soon afterwards to Hornitos, where Casaretto built a stone store which he traded later to Andrew Olcese for the latter's business and building in Indian Gulch.
When the Indian Gulch business dwindled after the pak of the gold mining activities had been reached, the Casarettos moved to Merced Falls in 1867, Casaretto working at stone mason trade and rising stock. He died in Snelling in 1865 (obviously incorrect)
Joshua was educated in the Merced Falls School and was reared on ohis father's mountain ranch. During his spare time he learned French, Italian and Spanish and improved his English. IN 1870 he entered the sheep and wool growing business and in 1872 and 1873 he operated a general store in Hopeton with his two brothers, the late John and David Casaretto. In 1919 he sold his stock interests and retired, moving to his eighty six are ranch three miles above Merced on Bear Creek.
in 1902 Casaretto married Marceline Leota, anative of Mokelumne Hill, Calaveras County. Mrs Casaretto, now an invalid living in St. Helena, Napa County, and two sons, Victor Emanuel and Manuel Victor Casaretto survive. Also surviving the aged Hornitos native son is a sister, Mrs. Julila Fee, whoe late husband was a son of Peter Fee, who came to California in 1849 and operated the first hotel at Mr. Bullion, known as the Norwegian Tent. transcribed by c feroben
See Bio of Joshua Casaretto

              Verne Casaretto passed away April 18, 1999 in Camarillo, California. Born October 11, 1906 in Ballard
              California to Verne Waldo and Violet BOS CASARETTO who preceed him in death. His wife for 48 year Lois
              SHIELD CASARETTO also preceeded him in death. He is survived by three children, Gregory, Burce, Joyce and
              their families. His brother Arthur Roy CASARETTO, nieces, nephews and cousins survive him. He was a
              descendant of Guisseppe and Catarina CASARETTO, early pioneers of Indian Gulch, Hornitos, and Merced Falls,
              California. A long career in aeronautical engineering covered conventional aviation through the space era.
              He was noted for his meticulous involvement in every project. Private services at Oak Hill Cemetery in
              Ballard, California are pending.

              Dr. CASSITY
              August 15, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              Dr. CASSITY, of Snelling, whose sudden death occurred on Thursday of last week was taken sick while
              visiting a patent in this county, presumably from a spider bite. He was brought home early the next morning
              and died in the evening of that day. He was a pioneer and had resided 12 years at Snelling. He leaves a
              widow and a grown son. He was 50 years of age and a native of West Liberty, Morgan County, Kentucky.

              CASTAGNETTO, Delida
             December 12, 1891 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              One of the saddest things we have to chronicle, this week, is the death of this beautiful young mother. Our
              readers will remember the sad death of her husband, Frank CASTAGNETTO, last May by a cave at the Malone
              mine, and all will be grieved by the sudden loss of the young widow. She was at the home of her
              father-in-law, in Hunter's Valley, and was suffering a cold when her mother-in-law died two weeks ago. Not
              being a very rugged women, disease soon had its way with her, and last Sunday night, she passed to the
              other side leaving three little children to the care of relatives. She was so young, and had her little
              children dependent on her and it seems very cruel to hear that she has been taken from them. Her death cast
              a gloom all over the homes in Bear Valley, and many sad hearts followed her to her last resting place
              besides her beloved husband.

                   One of the most depressing accidents which has happened here for a long time, occurred at the Malone
              mine, about six miles from Mariposa, last Saturday evening, near five o'clock. Mr. Frank CASTAGNETTO and a
              Chinaman were engaged in stoping from the lower level, when a rock
              weighing about a ton, fell, crushing Mr. CASTAGNETTO under it. His fellow workers hastened to him at once,
              but he never spoke, and life was extinct in less than five minutes from the time the rock fell. His body was
              taken at once to his home in Bear Valley, where his grief stricken wife and three little children awaited
              the sad homecoming. The news also fell with cruel force on his aged parents and devoted brothers and
              sisters. Mr. CASTAGNETTO was born and raised in Bear Valley, and was
             loved and respected by a very large circle of friends, and his sudden and terrible death cast a gloom over
              the entire community. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominico CASTAGNETTO of Hunter's Valley, who appeared
              almost unable to realize that the crushed, helpless form before them was their handsome and beloved boy,
              Frank. People gathered from all parts of the county to pay last tribute of respect to his memory, and there
              were many tears shed as coffin was lowered from view. The sympathy
              of the community is with the bereaved family.

John CASTAGNETTO
Mariposa Gazette, December 14, 1912: DIES SUDDENLY
    Word reached Mariposa Thursday morning of the sudden death of John Castagnetto, a prominent farmer and gardener of
    Hunter's Valley. Deceased was a native of Massachusetts and about 63 years of age at the time of his death.
    Mr. Castagnetto had been a resident of Hunter's Valley continuously for the past several years, but a number of years of his
    life were spent in Coulterville and vicinity, where he followed the occupation of mining. Deceased was an honest and upright
    man who had many friends who will regret to hear of his death. He also leaves to mourn him several sisters and a brother,
    namely: Mrs. Cademartori of Hornitos, Mrs. David Lord of Merced, and Mrs. A. Dulcich and Daniel Castagnetto of Hunter's
    Valley.
    Death was due to a hemorrhage of the lungs and occurred about 6:30 a.m. Thursday.
    The interment will be in the Bear Valley cemetery today, where he will be laid to rest near the remains of a departed father,
    mother and brothers.

    CASTAGNETTO, John - December 21, 1912 Mariposa Gazette:
    The death of John CASTAGNETTO, which occurred suddenly last Thursday morning, was a shock to the entire community.
    Heart failure is supposed to have caused his death. He was about 61 years of age. The deceased possessed many good
    qualities, the most admirable that of rendering his assistance to the needy and sick and always ready to sympathize with the
    afflicted. Mr. CASTAGNETTO has left to mourn him one brother, three sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews, besides
    a large circle of friends, who sympathize deeply with the bereaved family. The funeral took place at Bear Valley and was
    largely attended.

           CASTAGNETTO, Mrs. Mary
              December 5, 1891 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              Friday evening of last week the wife of Dominico CASTAGNETTO, of Hunter's Valley, died after a short
              illness. She was quite an aged lady, and had spent many years of her life in the town, and vicinity of Bear
              Valley, where she was well known, and beloved for her many deeds of kindness, and of charity. This is the
              second death inside of six months in the CASTAGNETTO family. A son, Frank having been killed by a cave in
              the Malone mine, last spring. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss as well as many
              friends. Her funeral at Bear Valley, on Sunday was said to have been the largest that ever occurred there.

              CASTAGNINO, Pasqual
              May 29, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              Fell Dead.- Pasqual CASTAGNINO, an Italian, well known around Bear Valley, while in the store of Mrs.
              TRABUCCO on Tuesday last, dropped dead. It was a sudden call, but he was in poor health and his death might
              have been expected at most anytime. He was an old timer, and can be remembered as having only one eye. He
              was a kind-hearted man and well thought of among his people; also among the Americans. He will be missed by
              the politicians, for Pasqual’s influence on election day was worth something, to some one. The deceased was
              a native of Italy aged 52 years.

           CATHEY, Mary M.
              June 19, 1892 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

                 Mrs. Mary M. CATHEY died at her home in Cathey's Valley, Mariposa County, June 15th, 1892, at the ripe
              old age of 79 years. The deceased came to this county with her husband, Andrew CATHEY, and their family,
              consisting of six sons and two daughters, and in 1854 settled in the beautiful valley that has been named
              after them. Her husband was called to his Heavenly house some years since. Mrs. CATHEY has been in failing
              health for several years and required personal attendance all the time,
              which was rendered her by loving relatives. Mother CATHEY was a good wife, mother and friend in everything,
              which goes to make a noble women. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Benj. WILLS and Mrs. J. THOMPSON, and five
              sons, N. L., Dan, William, A. McC., and James N., besides a large
              number of grand and great grandchildren. The funeral took place on Thursday and was largely attended.

              Funeral Services were held at Bear Valley on Tuesday afternoon of this week for Mrs. Margaret CAVAGNARO who
              died at the home of her son, Louis CAVAGNARO, in Galt on February 26th. Reverend B. H. MOBLEY, pastor of
              the Mariposa M.E. Church officiated. Mrs. CAVAGNARO was a native of Italy, age 73 years. She came to
              California when a young lady twenty years of age and has been a resident of Mariposa County ever since. She
              was resident of Yosemite Valley for many years where her husband Angelo CAVAGNARO, conducted a general
              merchandise store. The funeral was largely attended by many friends who came to pay a farewell tribute to
              one they had known and loved for many years. Surviving are three sons: Frank of Bear Valley, Angelo of
              Mariposa and Louis of Galt. An Old Resident Gone.

FUNERAL AT RAYMOND
Fresno Bee, Saturday, December 6, 1930
Raymond, Madera Co- Dec 6- Funeral services for James Loyd Chalfant, who died Monday morning in a madera hospital were held Thursday at the Brewer Cemetery, nine miles from Raymond.
Chalfant is survived by four sons, Marian Chalfant of Santa Clara, William Chalfant of Ahwahnee, Manuell Chalfant of Clovis, Gold and Noah of Westley and one daugher, Mrs. Ida Chronister of Fresno.

Wm. CHAMPION, an old and well-known resident of Mt. BULLION, died there last Tuesday. He had been in poor health for a long time, his sickness ending in fatal hemorrhage of the lungs. He was a native of England, aged 69 years, and had been a resident of this county for the past thirty-five years, having come to this state from Michigan. He was a miner by occupation, and worked for a long time in the Hornitos mines and later at Whitlock. He leaves a wife and daughter, Mrs. Richard HELM of Mt. Bullion. The funeral took place Wednesday at Hornitos, being conducted by Hornitos Lodge, I.O.O.F., of which organization he was a member.

              Whiterock Lady Dies in New Mexico We are called upon this week to record the sad death of Mrs. Imogene
              Chapman, wife of James J. Chapman, in Elida, New Mexico. The lady was a native of Missouri and age 38
              years. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman for many years resided near Whiterock, this county, and last August, Mrs.
              Chapman's health having failed, she was advised to seek a lighter climate and the loving husband sold his
              stock and ranch and they moved to New Mexico, but it seems they were too late, for the grim reaper had
              already cast his shadow on the unfortunate woman. She leaves four small children, the youngest f whom is
              only four months old, a loving husband, and an aged father and mother, and many friends to mourn her sad
              death. Her maiden name was miss Imogene SUBLETT and she was a sister to the late Mrs. H. L. Chapman. The
              husband will return to Whiterock with the children and make his future home. Death is sad at all times but
              the saddest when aged parents and young children are left. The surviving relatives have the heartfelt
              sympathy of all their acquaintances. Weep not loving husband, father and mother, let God's will be done.

           James CHAPMAN
              April 15, 1882 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W Disbro)

              Another old timer has passed to the unknown real, and added to the number who have just preceded, and are
              resting from the cares of a world of trouble. In this case, the exemplification of " In the midst of life,
              we are in death," was manifest in the death of James CHAPMAN, which occurred at his home about 15 miles
              south of Mariposa, on the morning of the 11 instant, without a struggle or notice to any one. The day
              previous he had engaged in riding after cattle, came home, ate a hearty supper, went to bed apparently as
              well as usual and slept without interruption until about four o'clock in the morning, when his wife was
              awakened by the sonorous breathing of her husband. She gave the alarm and aroused the other members of the
              family, besides Mr. Nat CATHEY and Mr. Thos. COWAN, who happened to be stopping there for the night. Mr.
              COWAN, who heard the loud breathing, called to Mrs. CHAPMAN to shake him, believing it was a touch of
              nightmare, or dreaming caused from fatigue, or from the position in which he might be lying. The striking
              of light, which occupied near a minute, revealed the fact that he had breathed his last without a struggle.
              Mr. CHAPMAN was an estimable citizen of the county, and his loss will be sorely felt, not only by his
              family, but in the community in which he lived for many years. He was a kind and affectionate husband and
              father, a good provider, an excellent neighbor, and hospitable to the weary and hungry. He was a devout
              Christian, and a member of the M.E. Church, South, of this place. He came came to this state at an early
              day, and has been a resident of this county most of the time. He was a native of Kentucky, aged 54 years,
              and leaves a wife and five children, four boys and one girl. The eldest a girl about 18, and a son of 15
              years, who will be of great assistance to their widowed mother in the present exigency. The deceased was
              brought to town on Thursday last and buried in the public cemetery. The Funeral. After the above was
              written, the funeral obsequies took place at the cemetery. The cortege arrived in town about 1.p.m.,
              accompanied by a large number of friends from the country around the home of the deceased. This was added
              to by the townspeople, which greatly increased the number of followers to the grave which had been prepared
              to receive the remains of the deceased. The services at the grave, were conducted by Mr. George COUNTS, our
              most worthy citizen and neighbor, who discoursed in the most solemn and impressive manner. The scene at the
              grave was one of the most affecting, we have ever experienced or witnessed. The daughter who had always
              been a close companion of her father, in the field at home, exhibited the greatest affliction. Her grief
              knew no bounds. At the conclusion of the services' the grave was filled up, and a farewell given to a good
              man, husband and father, James CHAPMAN.

CHAPMAN, John T.
Modesto Bee and News-Herald- Wed. January 31, 1934
JOHN T CHAPMAN IS CALLED BY DEATH
John T Chapman, 64, a resident of the Hatch Road, south of Modest, for the past twenty-two years, died in a hospital here Tuesday morning. Chapman, a native of Mariposa County, was a farmer.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Nora L. Chapman, he leaves two children, Leslie and Pearl Reynolds of Modesto. He was a brother of William W Chapman and Nancy J Preston of Oakvale, Mariposa County.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the Shannon Funeral Chapel with rev. L L Loofbourow officiating.. Internment will be in the Mariposa Cemetery.

At Chapman's Ranch, Mariposa County, April 11th, 1882, James CHAPMAN, native of Kentucky, aged 54, years.

DIED. At the Boot Jack Ranch, Mariposa County, May 21st, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. CHAPPEL, aged two
days.

              Indian Killed.- Just as we go to press we learn an Indian named Charley was killed a few days ago at Fresno
              Flats by a man named Michael BAKER. The Indian was shot three times, the last shot taking effect in his
              forehead, which instantly caused his death. We did not learn the cause of the shooting, but it is supposed
              to be whiskey. BAKER'S examination is now going on before a Justice of the Peace.

              One day last week, over in the vicinity of Coulterville, a man by the name of R.C. CHASE committed suicide
              by blowing his brains out with a double barreled shot gun. We were kindly furnished the verdict of the jury
              summoned in the case by Mr. Jarvis STREETER. Verdict of the Jury. State of California County of Mariposa.

              Before Judge J.W. REED coroner, In the matter of the inquisition upon the body of R. C. CHASE, deceased. We
              the undersigned jurors summoned to appear before J. W. REED J.P. acting coroner of Mariposa county, at
              Coulterville on the 26th day of Sept. 1880, to inquire into the cause of the death of said R.C. CHASE,
              found lying in the field back of the house of Andrew GOSS in said town of Coulterville, having been duly
              sworn, according to law, and having made inquisition after inspecting the body, and hearing the testimony,
              upon our oaths each and all do say that we find the deceased was named R.C. CHASE, was a native of the
              United States, age about 40 years. That he came to his death on the 26th day of September, 1850, in this
              county, by means of a gun shot wound, and further find that we believe the said deceased R. C. CHASE fired
              the shot from a double barrel shot gun with suicide intent. All of which we duly certify by this
              inquisition in writing, by me signed this 26th day of September, 1880. Andrew PETERSON; Francisco BRUSKI;
              Frederick WENGER; John CASTAGNETTO; John B. CELLO; John R. CAMPBELL. Signed in the presence of Acting Coroner James W. REED, and dated the 26th September 1880.

              CHILDS.- In Tacoma, Washington, March 11th, 1889, Mrs. H.L. CHILDS, nee Abbie CRIPPEN, a native of
              Mariposa, Cal. aged 28 years. Mrs. CHILDS was born in Mariposa, and was the oldest daughter of the late
              Joshua CRIPPEN, so long Sheriff of this county. Abbie, as she was familiarly called by all who knew her,
              was a bright handsome girl- vivacious and warm hearted. She was young to be called from her husband, home
              and friends and many will mourn her loss. Her mother Mrs. J.K. BARNARD, of Yosemite, and her sisters, Mrs.
              De Witt JONES of Merced and Miss Katie CRIPPEN, have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

CHOISSER, John Albright
Bear Valley Native John Choisser Dies
Modesto Bee and News-Herald. Tues , October 21, 1958
Mariposa, Mariposa Co- Funeral services will be held at 2 PM tomorrow in the Tiscornia & Ives Funeral Chapel for John Albright Choisser, 81, of Bear Valley, Mariposa County, who died Friday in the Fremont Hospital here. Internment will be in Evergreen Mausoleum.
He was a native of Bear Valley and is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Ball of Pacific Beach, San Diego County, and Mrs. Daisey Condrey of Modesto, and a brother , Joseph Choisser of Monterey, Monterey County. c feroben

              Death in the Household.- The many friends and acquaintances of Mr. A. M. CLARK, Clerk of Fresno county,
              will share with him in the sorrow, brought about by the untimely decease of his beloved wife, who departed
              this life on the 9th instant. Typhoid fever, we understand, was the disease which produced death. She is
              the daughter of Benjamin GLIDDEN of this place. Within the past two years Mr. and Mrs. CLARK have buried
              two of their children who died of diphtheria, and now the mother has followed soon after, leaving behind
              four living children and the heart sorrowing father and husband, whose fate and responsibilities cannot be
              fully appreciated, except by those who have realized similar misfortune.

At the county hospital, June 20th, 1866, A.R. CLARK, aged 42 years; a native of North Carolina.

              Death of David CLARK.- On Sunday morning last our community was shocked> to learn of the sudden death of
              Mr. David CLARK, one of our oldest and most respected citizens. We have known Mr. CLARK for upwards of
              twenty-five years, and in all of our associations with him, have never known aught detrimental to his
              character as a upright citizen and a faithful husband and father. He was formerly associated with J. C.
              LEMON in the lumber business, but Mr. LEMON having passed away Mr. CLARK has since conducted business
              himself. We can not speak too highly of his integrity, nor of the respect we have always felt for himself
              and his family. A widow and four children are left to morn his loss, one of the sons (John) having gone
              East for his health, and failed to reach home to attend his fathers funeral. A large concourse of people
              assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to his remains, and a universal feeling of regret was
              expressed at the loss of an old friend. The family have our> sincere sympathy in their bereavement.

CLARK- At Clark's Mill, Sunday, May 18th, 1879, David CLARK, a native of New Hampshire, aged 63 years.

              Mariposa County's Oldest Citizen Passes Away in Oakland. Galen Clark, the discoverer of the Mariposa grove
              of big trees, the first white man who ever trod the Yosemite Valley and for 24 years guardian of the famous
              park for the State of California, died at 6 o'clock, Thursday evening, March 24the, at 216 Eleventh street,
              Oakland, the home of his daughter, Dr. Elvira M. LEE. He had been ill for two weeks with a sever cold, and
              although he was 96 years of age he retained his mental alertness until he fell into his last nap late in
              the after noon the day he died. When his daughter went to his side at 6 o'clock he had breathed his last.
              Clark was the oldest voter in Mariposa County as well as the oldest white man. While CLARK is best known as
              a mountaineer and discoverer of the Mariposa grove of sequoias, he was a deep student of natural phenomena
              and made an exhaustive research into the geology of the Yosemite. He had prepared a pamphlet on the
              theories of the origin of the valley, which he was publishing in Los Angeles. His chief service as a
              student was in massing together the beautiful legends of the almost vanished Yosemite tribe of Indians
              under the title of "Indians of the Yosemite. Galen CLARK was born March 28, 1814, Dublin, N. H. He moved
              westward when a youth, and in Missouri was married to Miss Rebecca McCOY, who died at Springfield, Mass.,
              Leaving children of whom two are now living Dr. LEE of Oakland and Mrs. John T. REGAN of Springfield, Mass.
              When his wife passed away Clark came to California, seeking a fortune. He arrived in the state in 1853 and
              after a few months near the coast he was seized with hemorrhages of the lungs, and came to the Sierra
              Nevadas to recover his health. Since that time he has been a continuous resident to Mariposa county never
              leaving the mountains save for a few occasional months at a time. During the summer months the venerable
              mountaineer used to dwell in his own cabin in the valley. Near it he built his own tomb in which it is to
              be hoped his remains will forever rest in peace in the valley that he loved so well.

Stockton Daily Independent
Saturday, 17 May 1862

              Our people received a severe shock last Monday evening when the news was brought to town, that ex-Sheriff
              John F. CLARKE had been drowned Sunday evening, in the river above Merced Falls. As far as we have been
              able to learn, the circumstances of his death are about as follows: On Sunday evening a Mr. THOMPSON, who
              lives on the other side of the river, had been at CLARKE's place and started about nightfall to return
              home. Mr. CLARKE walked him to the landing where his boat was tied, and remarked that he would stand and
              watch him safe across. Twice during THOMPSON's passage across the stream, Mr. CLARKE hailed him to ask if
              he was all right. Just as Mr. THOMPSON was about to land the boat, he in someway lost his balance and fell
              into the water, but soon scrambled out and went on home, and knew no more of Mr. CLARKE until next morning
              searchers came to see if he knew anything of his whereabouts. It is supposed that Mr. CLARKE hearing fall
              into the water, plunged in to rescue him, and being in feeble health, was perhaps, seized with cramps and
              must have sunk immediately. He surely did not see THOMPSON regain the land, as no call for help was heard.
              His body was found on Tuesday in a hole about twenty-five feet deep. John F. CLARKE has been too long a
              citizen of Mariposa county, not to be known to every man and women here, while the list of his friends is
              very long, while the names of his enemies would be but few. For over fourteen years he was Sheriff of the
              county, and his character for honor and integrity, is without blemish. He was kind to the poor and
              unfortunate, and his act of plunging into the river to rescue his companion, was typical of his nature. His
              body was brought to Mariposa, Thursday and after funeral services by Rev. W. A. BOOHER, at the residence of
              M. NEWMAN, the Masons and Native Sons formed into procession and conveyed the remains to the Masonic
              cemetery, where he was laid to rest besides the mother he had so fondly loved. He leaves a loving sister to
              mourn his loss. The funeral was largely attended from every part of the county.

              CLARKE, Dr. J.L.
              November 21, 1863 Mariposa Free Press
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              SUDDEN DEATH. Dr. J.L. CLARKE, for several years a resident, and practicing physician in Mariposa, died
              very suddenly on Saturday morning last. On Friday night he retired to rest, apparently in good health,
              having eaten a hearty supper during the evening. Not appearing on the street at his usual hour, some one
              went to his room, and upon examination found him dead in his bed. It is supposed that he died in
              consequence of an apoplectic fit. He had been in bad health for some time past - the abuses of a naturally
              strong constitution having prematurely exhausted his vital system. Dr. CLARKE was a native of Virginia -
              was a surgeon in the Army during the Mexican war. He was attached to Pierce's Brigade, and on the march
              from Vera Cruz to Puebla, was wounded in a skirmish with guerillas. He was held in high estimation by the
              community as a physician and an estimable gentleman. His errors were of the class of social weaknesses too
              common in California life. To use a common expression, " he was his own worst enemy" - we never heard of
              his having any other in the community where he resided for many years.

              Coroner's Inquest.- The following is the verdict of the Jury on the death of James L. CLARKE, M.D. We, the
              undersigned, having been summoned by W.S. KAVANAUGH, Coroner, and by him duly sworn, to sit as a Jury of
              Inquest to investigate the cause of the death of James L. CLARKE, do find that the deceased was a native of
              Gloucester county, Virginia, aged about 45 years, resident of the county of Mariposa, State of California,
              and that he came to his death by apoplexy in the night succeeding the 13th of November, 1863, at the
              residence of F.W. MELLO, in the town of Mariposa, State and County aforesaid. Given under our hands, on
              this 14th day of November, A.D., 1863.

Thos. EARLY, J. LAMBERT, Thos. CONDON, Jr., H. B. PUTRAMENT, S.S. REYNOLDS, Thos. W. LONG.

           CLIFFT, Albert
              Feb. 7, 1880 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              Accident and Death.- On Tuesday last, the 3rd instant, at about o'clock in the afternoon, our citizens were
              shocked by the report that Albert CLIFFT, a boy about 12 years of age, son of Mr. James P. CLIFFT of this
              place, had been shot by his brother, who is two years older, and was about to die. It appears the two
              brothers had just returned home from school when Willie, the oldest, who had searched out the hiding place
              of his fathers pistol, and not supposing it was loaded took and presented it at his brother, at the same
              time saying " I've got you- hold up your hands, you robber," (imitating a play called "Sheriff and Robber"
              very much practiced among the school boys of this place,) at the same moment pulled the trigger, and away
              went the fatal messenger of death penetrating the brother's neck, cutting the main artery and passing
              through or nearly so. As soon as the older brother became conscious of what he had done, he ran up town in
              search of his father, who was soon found and informed of the calamity that had befallen his favorite son.
              Dr. KAVANAUGH was immediately called in, but all human skill was of no avail. The boy expired in about a
              hour from the time he received the fatal shot. This is a sad calamity to his father and grand parents Mr.
              and Mrs. A. H. YOUNG, who have bestowed a great amount of care upon their grand children of the CLIFFT
              family. Albert was, for the opportunity given, equally promising to any boy of his age, and was a favorite
              among his associates at school. This accident, although serious, is not without some avail for the good of
              other boys who are in the habit of indulging too freely with firearms. This unfortunate piece of
              carelessness, having called from among them one of their most promising playmate, should in the future be a
              warning to them that the play of "Sheriff and Robber" with pistols ought to be disposed with- likewise that
              of bow and arrow, which is a little less dangerous than the pocket pistols which the boys seek to play
              with. The funeral took place from the residence of the father on Thursday last at 10 A.M., and poor
              unfortunate Albert, who was in full life so full of promise, vigor and health, and whose days have been so
              prematurely shortened by an unnecessary evil commonly prevailing among the boys of California, is now
              quietly reposing in the graveyard near to town, where the chirping of his school companions can never more
              cause him to smile or his continence to beam with radiant sunshine as it did up to the last hour of his
              life on earth. His seat in the school room is now empty; his place made vacant by the hand of death; at
              roll call of his teacher no more response from Albert CLIFFT "I am here"- he will, except to memory dear,
              for all time to come, be noted absent. Boys, take warning by this, and do not play with old pistols, or
              anything wherein there is danger of taking life or doing bodily injury.

              A. W. CLOUGH
              JANUARY 15, 1876 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W Disbro)

In Hornitos, Mariposa County, January 11, 1876, son of A.W. CLOUGH, aged about six months.

              The news which reached town, last Friday night, telling of the death of R. S. COCHRAN, was a shock to all
              of us. It had been just a week since he was on our streets, and although complaining of a cold, no one
              suspected him seriously ill. He went out to his home on Sherlocks, and on Tuesday sent into town for his
              wife, who had been stopping with Mrs. FITZHUGH, to come home, as he was sick. Late Friday afternoon, Mrs.
              COCHRAN drove hurriedly into town, for medicine and to take her daughter home from school. They drove as
              fast as their horse could go, but within five minutes after they reached home, Mr. COCHRAN coughed, and in
             so doing ruptured a blood vessel and died immediately. He had first taken la grippe, which turned into
              pneumonia and thus terminated a useful life. Mr. COCHRAN was an early settler in Mariposa, coming here in
              the fifties, and his whole life since then, has been passed in the immediate neighborhood of Mariposa. He
              had long been a member of the I.O.O.F. and Rebecca Lodges, and was a faithful, conscientious brother, doing
              all he could for the upbuilding of the orders, and trying in every way to do his duty to all. He was a good
              citizen, and will be missed in the community, as well as in his family. He leaves a devoted wife, and three
              children, besides two sisters, Mrs. Charles PEREGOY, of Mariposa, and Mrs. L. J. STREETER, of Fresno, to
              mourn his loss. He was buried, Sunday, under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, and his funeral was very
              large.

              CODY, Mary F.
              November 17, 1871 Mariposa Free Press
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              Coulterville.- Our town is again draped in mourning. One of our most worthy members of society has gone
              from our gaze. Mrs. Mary F. CODY, wife of Nelson CODY, of Snelling, died on the 8th inst. She was quite
              young- only a little over eighteen years of age, and her untimely death casts a gloom over our whole
              community. She was, as I may say, raised in this place, having came here when quite a child, and was well
              known and beloved by all. Her funeral took place on the 10th inst., and was largely attended by all classes
              of citizens from this town and the surrounding country. The procession was as large, and perhaps the
              largest, that was ever witnessed in Coulterville. At the school house the whole school, under the
              supervision of our new and accomplished teacher, Mr. WARFIELD, turned out in good order, joined the
              procession and followed the remains to the grave. Many of them had been her school mates. I do not remember
              of ever witnessing a more affecting scene. The services were read by Judge PORTER, in a most solemn and
              imposing manner, at the conclusion of which there was hardly an eye but was dimmed by tears. Mr. CODY, the