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           PAINE, John J.
              February 20, 1892 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Death of Jack PAINE

   John J. PAINE, a pioneer citizen of this and Mariposa Counties, died at his home in Merced on Monday afternoon last, after a illness of several weeks from la grippe. The deceased was a native of Alabama, and nearly 60 years of age. In early days he came from his native s State to California, and settled at Hornitos
          Mariposa County where he followed his trade as wheelwright. He lived therefore a dozen or more years and in 1872, when Merced was first started, he came here where he resided up to the time of his death and was familiarly known as Jack PAINE. Merced Express.

    PAINE, John R

from the New York Times September 13, 1858- submitted by Steve Miller

Died-At Mariposa July 28, John R. Paine a native of North Carolina aged 30 years.

PAINE, John T.
Pioneer Miner is Taken by Death
Oakland Tribune, November 20, 1924
MERCED- Nov 20- The death of John T Paine, 49, Mariposa miner, part owner of the famous Mountain Queen mine, occurred here yesterday. Pneumonia caused his death in the Merced hospital. He was born in Nevada County, and lived his entire life in the Sierras(sic). He is survived by two brothers and sisters. No funeral arrangement have been made. c feroben

PAINE, Mrs. Marian Isabel
FORMER MARIPOSA POSTMISTRESS DIES
Fresno Bee Republican, Wed. May 26, 1948
Mariposa (Mariposa Co) Mrs. Maian Isabel Paine, 74, postmistress of Mariposa for 30 years until her reirement, died yesterday in the Lewis Memorial Hospital in the Yosemite National Park after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements are being made by the Tiscornia & Ivers Chapel.
Mrs. Paine was a native of Mariposa. She was a member of the Eastern Star and the Laides Aid.
Surviving are two daughters. Mrs. R. P. Dudman, of San Francisco, and Mrs. Dorothy Ozanne of New York City; and one son, Donald W. Rowland, of Los Angeles. c feroben

              Frank PAIR
              February 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Hornitos Letter.
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Our community mourns the loss of one of its earliest pioneers, Mr. Frank PAIR, a highly respected citizen, who departed this life on Thursday, Jan., 29th, at the age of 63. Deceased was a native of Kentucky, and came to Mariposa in 1851. After various vicissitudes of fortune he established himself in Hornitos where he resided and worked steadily, battling against ill luck, until his death. He was a man of fine ability, steady habits, a gentleman possessed of a happy faculty of making friends wherever he went and was esteemed by all. As soon as the news of his death became generally known, numerous friends and acquaintances assembled from all parts of the county, and an immense cortege followed him to the grave. It is sad to see the old pioneers so rapidly passing away. Many a one has passed away; but none more truly regretted than poor Frank, who will be fondly remembered. God give him the rest he never experienced on this earth!

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              Walter Ellis "Walt" PALMER
              Mariposa Tribune, Feb 17, 1999
              (submitted by C Feroben)

Walter, 74, a long-time Cathey's Valley resident, passed away on Saturday, February 13 at mercy hospital in Merced. Born in Taft, California, July 18,1924 he was a self-employed cattle rancher in Cathey's Valley. He was a veteran of WWII, served in the Pacific theatre, Korea and Viet Nam and retired as an E-6 in the US Navy. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, Parks and Recreation Committee, County Fair Board, and Water District Resources. He was an active member of the Cathey's Valley volunteer fire department, and a leader for the Cathey's Valley 4-H club. He was a member of El Portal VFW, Merced/Mariposa ASC Committee and a founder of Little League Baseball in Mariposa. Mr. Palmer was preceeded in death by his son Gary PALMER and parents Herbert and Frances PALMER ~survivors are listed in the original article~

              Madame PANICOT
              Mariposa Gazette Aug. 5,1876
              (submitted by William Disbro)

Died On Bear Creek, Mariposa county July 14,1876, Madame Panicot, native of France, aged 59 years

              PARKER, M. G.
              December 4, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Inquest - At a late hour on Friday, just before going to press, we met with Justice TEMPLE who held the inquest and from him we gathered the most important facts in relation to the accident which caused the sudden death of M. G. PARKER who was residing with his family at Cold Spring about sixteen miles east from Mariposa. It appears that on last Monday morning about 7 o'clock he left home to go to LANDRUM's a neighbor living some five miles away to purchase a few joints of stovepipe, and was expected home by his wife in time for dinner. He arrived at LANDRUM's about 10 in the morning and soon concluded his business and started for home. His non arrival at home at dinner time caused his wife to become uneasy. She knew he was subject to epileptic fits, which increased her anxiety about him. She started a boy in search of him, who upon his arrival at Landrum's ascertained that Mr. Parker had been there and left for home about 9 A.M. The boy then retraced his steps, and upon reaching the summit of the mountain, a mile or two distant, he struck the track of Mr. PARKER which he followed closely until arriving near a declivity or precipice of rocks about 20 feet high. Near this point, about 150 yards above the precipice, he observed the ground and leaves considerably disturbed and thrashed about, where it is believed that he had a fit. It was growing dark pretty fast, and the boy was unable to follow the track further. In the meantime, other parties had been started out in pursuit by Mrs. PARKER and they came on the boy just as he was preparing for camp for the night for he felt satisfied some accident had befallen him, and that the unfortunate man was not far from that spot, which afterwards proved true.
The searchers had obtained lanterns and built a large camp-fire and prepared to remain on the spot over night. The next morning after a consultation, they separated into two parties and had just started when one of the men. a Mr. WASS, discovered a hat lodged on the side of the precipice. He sounded the discovery to his comrades, who where within hearing, and they commenced the descent down the precipice. A little way down, a crevice filled with dirt, was discovered, in which was found two impressions of boot heels, which went to show that the deceased had, as he was sliding down attempted to catch , but owing to the steepness, which was about 40 degrees, he was thrown forward upon his face, in which position he was found at the bottom in a pool of water with head between two stones, and his body and feet pointing up the hill. In this position he must have drowned if not killed outright. As soon as practicable, a litter was constructed and the body carried home, about one and a half miles distant. Justice TEMPLE was informed of the calamity and he proceeded to the residence of the deceased on Wednesday morning where a inquest was held. The jury found that he came to his death from natural causes. There was only a slight bruise on his face. The opinion of his wife and friends is that he had a fit and in his bewilderment after coming partially to her senses, rolled off the precipice and being stunned by the fall he drowned in the pool of water. The deceased was a native of Ohio, has a adopted father, L. J. A. PARKER, living in Austinburg, Ashtabula county, Ohio. He was a member of the Order of Odd Fellows, and had just taken his card from home and applied to the Lodge here. He was a carpenter by trade and was spoken of in the highest terms by all who knew him. He leaves a devoted wife and two children, to morn his loss. He was buried under the auspices of the Odd Fellows of Mariposa Lodge NO. 39, on Thursday last, December 2nd, 1886.

              PARTIDA, Estavano
              August 19, 1882 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W Disbro)

At the County Hospital, Mariposa, August 18, 1882, Estavano PARTIDA, native of Mexico, aged 63 years.

(SEE MORE ON THE DEATH OF PATERSON)

              David PATERSON
              Aug. 25, 1877 Mariposa Gazette.
              (submitted by William Disbro)

A Dastardly Murder Last Tuesday evening or night, a most dastardly and cold blooded murder was committed in the Chowchilla valley, some six or seven miles east of this place. The murdered man was David PATERSON, a peaceable, quiet, inoffensive man, a worthy citizen, and an industrious hard working man. When word was first brought to town that Mr. PATERSON had been murdered - that the hand of the assassin had been lifted against him - scarcely any one belived it; for no one supposed so good a man could have a enemy capable of committing so foul a deed. But alas, to true! While Mr. PATERSON was out " salting" his stock, and not expecting any harm from any one - from the fact that Mr. PATERSON was not prepared to meet a enemy, he being unarmed at the time - the assassin’s bullet pierced his back, passed through his body, and made its exit near the nipple of the right breast, and David PATERSON fell, a dead man, sent into the presence of his Maker without a moments warning - not even, we supposed, knowing who his murderer was. The crime is doubly black when the fact is known that Mr. PATERSON but three or four months ago had the misfortune to loss, by death, of his wife, leaving him the sole guardian and protector of four small children - the eldest not being more than six years old - who, by the destroying hand of the cowardly assassin, are left orphans, and henceforth will be left to the mercy and care of strangers, until such time as they will be able to provide for themselves. Although there is no positive proof as to the murderer of Mr. PATERSON, suspicion rest upon Frank S. CLOW, a farmer, living at the Chowchilla, and whose ranch joins that of PATERSON'S. As soon as Sheriff CLARKE received word of the sad affair, he proceeded to the scene, and after a inquest was held on the body, a warrant was sworn out against CLOW, who was brought to town and lodged in Jail. A preliminary examination was had yesterday before Judge THOMAS, but to late for this issue. PATERSON was a native of Scotland, and aged about 43 years. His remains were brought to this place Thursday last for burial, and were followed to their last resting place by a large number of sorrowing friends. Rev ALSANSON officiated at the burial service, and read a short but impressive prayer

MRS PATERSON

Mariposa Gazette May 5, 1877

SUDDEN DEATH - We regret to cronicle the death of Mrs. PATERSON, wife of Mr. David PATERSON, who died suddenly last Sunday while in a state of parturition. Dr. TURNER was sent for but before he arrived Mrs. PATERSON had already passed away, and her earthly troubles ended. The child, however, is still alive, and doing well. Mrs. Paterson had lived in this county for a number of years and was beloved by all who knew her, for her many noble qualities. Her death is a sad loss to the bereaved husband and four small children, particularly the latter, who will miss the care and comforts that only a mother can bestow upon her children. Mrs. PATERSON was buried on Monday last, and her remains were followed to their last resting place by a large number of friends and acquintances. We tender to the bereaved husband our sincere sympathy in the irreparable loss he sustained.

PATTEN, Mary

Nov. 12, 1881 Mariposa Gazette
(submitted by W. Disbro)

Death of Mrs. Mary PATTEN - After an illness of about ten days, Mrs. Mary PATTEN, wife of our worthy citizen, Mr. S. C. PATTEN, relinquished her hold upon earth and friends, and passed to the silent tomb from whence there is no return. The little infant, one week old, preceded her in death, the day previous. This occasions a gloomy household, and Mr. PATTEN is deeply sympathized with by many friends and acquaintances. Mrs. PATTEN was a lady of fine attainments, both in intelligence and as a business financier, and will be very much missed from our community of ladies, who where her patrons and friends. Her business was that of dressmaking, which after years of industry she had built up, and was well prepared to live and enjoy life comfortably, when the grim monster Death entered the sacred home, and tore her away, leaving a provident husband to mourn her loss. The funeral took place yesterday at 1 P.M., from the family residence, and the remains of one who but yesterday as it were, was among us, were followed to the public cemetery and laid away in quiet repose.

              PATTERSON, Mary Susan
              APRIL 24, 1875 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W Disbro)

In Chowchilla Valley, April 16th, Mary Susan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David PATTERSON, aged 1 year 11 months

              PEARD, John Henry
              December 23, 1882 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W Disbro)

At Washington Mine, December 16th, 1882, John Henry, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. John PEARD, aged 7 years, 10 months and 30 days.

              WM G PEEL
              Mariposa Free Press April, 18, 1863
              (submitted by William Disbro)

Near Whiskey Flat, Mariposa County, on Tuesday, April 14, WM. G. PEEL, aged 38 years.

              Francis PEET
              April 22, 1882 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Another Pioneer Gone.

Mr. F. PEET, jr., who resides in San Francisco, No. 9 Geary street, furnished us with the following for publication in the Gazette: " Capt. Francis PEET, after a short illness, died at his home in Burlington, New Jersey, January 16th, 1882, aged 80 years. Capt. Peet came overland to this State in 1849, and settled in Mariposa, where he resided for ten years, afterwards returning to New York. In 1862 he opened business in San Francisco, in the firm name of F. PEET & Son, but continued his residence in New York. In 1868 he withdrew from business in San Francisco, since which time he has resided in Burlington, New Jersey. He leaves two sons and two daughters to mourn his loss. His wife, Maria MEAD died some five years previous. His frank and genial temperament made him many friends in social life, and was always a deep sympathizer and friend, and none knew him but to love him.

PENDERGAST

Mariposa Gazette September 1865
(submitted by W Disbro)

In Mariposa, Saturday, August 26th, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. PENDERGRAST.

PENDOLA, Mrs. G.
Stockton Daily Independent
Tuesday, 14 Mar 1871
DIED -- in Coulterville, Feb. 14th, May, wife of G. PENDOLA, aged 42 years.
transcribed by Dee S.

              PENDOLA, Nicholas
              January 3, 1891 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

OBITUARY.

On Friday morning of last week, Nicholas PENDOLA, one of Bear Valley's oldest and most respected citizens, was called to that unseen realm," From whose bourne no traveler returns." The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, and was largely attended. Throngs of people came from Mariposa, Hunter's Valley, Coulterville, Hornitos and other sections, attesting the worth of deceased, and extending kind sympathy to sorrowing relatives. Mr. PENDOLA was a man of unblemished integrity, and wonderful kindness of heart- ready at all times to assist the destitute and unfortunate. As a husband and father he was devoted and affectionate, as a friend sincere and true. His death adds another link to that long chain of deaths that is so rapidly closing from view the strange eventful history of early life in the mines. Truly, that large assemblage which gathered round that noble old pioneers last resting place, on Sunday afternoon, was a mighty eulogy on the life of Nicholas PENDOLA. He was born in San Maurizia de Monte, County of Repallo, Italy, in 1829. In 1853 he married the wife whom he now leaves a widow. When the great gold strike was made in California he, too, like, other daring and dauntless pioneers, left his native home, bade adieu to the hills and dales through which he roamed in childhood days, and came to the shores of the golden west in search of the precious metal. He came across the briny deep by way of Cape Horn, and on reaching San Francisco, came directly to Bear Valley and labored in the mines with great success, for several years. With the fortune he had thus accumulated he established a general merchandise store and did a thriving business in the early days when Bear Valley was in the zenith of its prosperity. Deceased was a very energetic and enterprising man, and by his death Bear Valley suffers a great loss. He leaves five children, viz, Mrs. Mary TRABUCCO, Mrs. Rosa CANEPEA, Charles, Stephen and Louisa. They are all promising young men and women and are well equipped for the great drama of life. J.J.T.

PEPPER, Nelson
from the New York Times January 28, 1858- submitted by Steve Miller

Died

At Upper Agua Frio, Mariposa Co December 11, Nelson Pepper
aged 55 years.

JOHN WILLIS PEREGOY- Stpckton Daily Independent, Thursday, 13 Nov, 1862

	DIED -- at Mormon Bar, Mariposa county, Nov. 5th, John Willis, infant son of Charles and 
        Mary, aged 2 years

              MARY AGNES PEREGOY
                December 16, 1893 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Mrs. Mary Agnes PEREGOY.

The death of this highly esteemed lady, occurred last Sunday afternoon, after a painful illness of many months' duration. Mrs. PEREGOY was a very quiet retiring women, but was much beloved by all who knew her intimately. She came here from Pennsylvania, in her girlhood, and since then her life has been spent amid the mountains of Mariposa. She possessed the elements of a lovely Christian character, and always sought peace instead of contention. Always a delicate women, her strength gave way very suddenly, when the fatal disease, consumption, fastened itself upon her, and for weary months, she has been confined to her home. A devoted husband and sons and a loving daughter, and many friends ministered to her wants, but all was unavailing. A large concourse of friends followed the body, on Tuesday, to its last resting place.
INFANT PETERSON-Aug 23, 1864-Stockton Daily Independent
DIED – in Marpiposa, Aug. 19th, the infant daughter of Mr.&Mrs. C.J. PETERSON.
PETERSON, Alice Caroline
Modesto News- Herald, January 24, 1933
WIDOW OF INN OWNER PASSES
Merced, Jan 23- Mrs. Alice Caroline Peterson, 56, died at her home at Bridgeport Inn, Mariposa County, ysterday. She was the widow of the late William J Peterson, who conducted the inn for many years.
Mrs. Peterson was a native of Mariposa County. She leaves four sons, Wilbur R., Hamp and Homer Peterson, all of Mariposa, and Aaron J. Peterson of Oakland; two daughters, Mrs. Alline Burdick and Miss Daisy B Peterson, both of Mariposa and two brothers, Charles F. Ramsden of Mariposa and Dorsen Ramsden of Ahwahnee; and who sisters, Mrs. Myra Dolan of Morgan Hill and Mrs. Mary Cox of Oakland.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 1 pm in the Methodist Church at Mariposa. The Welch and Griffin funeral parlos of Merced are to be in charge. transcribed by Cdf

PETERSON, Alicia
Mariposa Gazette
Thursday, Dec. 5, 1940
submitted by Alma Stone

Funeral Services Held At Mariposa For Alicia Peterson

Funeral services were conducted at the Tiscornia, Ivers and Alcorn funeral parlors in Mariposa on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock for Mrs. Alicia Peterson, who died at Mercy Hospital in Merced on Sunday following a brief illness.

The services were conducted by Rev. Roy McDowell of the Mariposa Community Methodist Church.

Mrs. Peterson was removed from her home in Oakvale to Mercy Hospital on November 29, suffering from influenza, which developed into pneumonia.

She was a native of Oakvale district, Mariposa County, a daughter of the pioneer Hughes family. She was 73 years of age and had lived in the community where she died.

Surviving are two brothers, Rufus Hughes of and August Hughes of Fresno, also many nephews and nieces and other relatives. Her husband, Charles J. Peterson, died a few months ago.

           PETERSON, Theodore
              June 27, 1863 Mariposa Free Press
              Submitted by William Disbro

In Mariposa, June 20th, THEODORE, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES PETERSON; aged, 15 months

              CHRISTIAN PETERSON
              Mariposa Gazette, Saturday, January 31, 1903
              (submitted by Tom Hilk)

An old and highly respected citizen of Quartzburg, died at the home of his nephew in Oakland last Saturday from a stroke of apoplexy. He and his son-in-law, Richard MORRISSEY, had gone to the city on a business trip. Mr. Peterson spent his time visiting with relatives and had seen them all, when he was suddenly taken very ill. On Tuesday evening, he lost consciousness, which he never regained, and in spite of all that medical attendance could do, he passed away. His death was more of a shock to his relatives and friends from the fact that before the fatal stroke he had been in the best of health. Christian Peterson was a native of Denmark, aged 72 years, 3 months and 13 days. He came to this county at the age of 19 and settled on Bear Valley Mountain. He later removed to near Hornitos, where he has lived ever since. He leaves a wife, five daughters and two sons to mourn his death. The daughters are Mrs. Frank WEBBER, Mrs. Thos. FARNSWORTH, Mrs. Ed LATOUR, Mrs. R. MORRISSEY and Mrs. M. LESSMAN; the sons are William and Christian Peterson. The community deeply regrets the loss of a kind neighbor and a good, upright citizen. The funeral was held at Hornitos last Tuesday, and was largely attended.

W J PETERSON
Oakland Tribune, Feb 18, 1926
MERCED- Feb 18- W J Peterson, 58, Hornitos justice and rancher, died at his home at Buckeye, Mariposa county, following a sudden illness, and was interred yesterday at Hornitos, following funeral services at Mariposa . Peterson was born in Hornitos and passed his entire life there.- cferoben

           William PHEBY
              November 8, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Wm. PHEBY DEAD.

Poor old man PHEBY, so well known to many of the old settlers of this section, passed off quietly and unknown to any one last Thursday night and was found dead in his bed the following morning. He always followed mining for a living and was father of a large family of children, who are grown and scattered over the country. They formerly lived at Princeton, when that place was a busy mining village, and when times were more prosperous. Mr. PHEBY was a harmless and inoffensive man, kind hearted, but indifferent as to the cares of to-morrow, so that to-day was provided for, the future could take care of itself. Considering the rough kind of a life he had experienced, and the amount of hard work he had done as a miner, he was remarkably well preserved and more than usually active for a man of 72 years of age. Dr. TRESCOTT pronounced the cause of death to be a "collapse of the heart."

PHELPS, Roy
Fresno Bee Republican, Wed. July 23, 1952
PHELPS, In Coalinga, Monday, July 21, 1952. Roy R Phelps, a native of California, age 47 years. Beloved husband of Mary W Phelps; father of Leroy, Robet, Richard, Betty, June, Evelyn Phelps of Coalinga, and Mrs. Willa Wann of Hayford, Calif. Graveside services will be held Thursday, July 24, 1952 at 11 AM in the Brewer Cemetery, Raymond, Calif. Adcock Funeral Home in charge.

PHILLIPS, Mrs. Amelia
San Joaquin Valley Argus
January 5, 1889

Gone to Her Perfect Rest.

Mrs. Amelia Phillips, the subject of this obituary, passed from earth life at 12 o'clock Saturday night December 30, 1888. In the silent midnight, when darkness o'er shadowed the earth, her spirit passed into the glorious light of the home of the saints, who, with fingers upon golden harps, sang the sweet songs of welcome, while the angels cried out in joyful tones "Welcome! Welcome! Good, faithful and true of heart; welcome to our home of peace and love and rest." Mrs. Phillips was the mother of John, Thomas, Mathew, Charles and Emily Harris and Vinnie and Fred Phillips. She was a faithful and devoted mother, a pleasant, genial friend, a kind and obliging neighbor and a true Christian. Kindness and charity of heart was mirrored on her saint like face, and told as plainly as words of the peace withing which passeth understanding. She had endured all the hardships and inconveniences consequent upon a pioneer mountain life with heroic strength of mind and lastly, Mrs. Phillips was richly endowed with mother love, which was lovingly appreciated by her children, who clung to her even in their maturer years as they had in their helpless childhood, and the parting was a bitter, bitter one to these who are left to feel the loneliness of home without a mother; but nature, in her wisdom, has prepared a panacea for these bitter woes and sorrows. Time will heal the wound, but sweet memories will mingle with bright hopes, and the sorrows of the parting will be sweetened by fondly looking forward to the glorious meeting with mother. We were not intimately acquainted with the deceased lady, but we have heard of her kind deeds, and we can never forget her pleasant smile and kindly voice. Such women are missed from society, and many were the sad hearts and tearful eyes that followed the remains to their final resting place in the Masonic cemetery. The funeral services were held in the First Presbyterian Church which was crowded on this sad occasion. The last rites were performed by the Rev. G. W. Lyon, who spoke in a most consoling manner in a few brief words. The hymn "Nearer My God to Thee," and several others, brought Heaven and the Angels nearer to earth and made the hearts of all true believers feel that it was not so very sad to leave the earth life. As we gazed upon the sweet face of the dead we felt that it would be good if all could go as well prepared.

AND FROM THE MERCED EXPRESS..............

PHILLIPS, Amelia
Merced Express, January 5, 1889

Died.

PHILLIPS - In Merced, at 5 minutes past 12 o'clock on the morning of December 30th, 1888, after an illness of twelve days, Mrs. Amelia Phillips, a native of England, aged 68 years, 6 months and 5 days.

Deceased was a pioneer resident of three States, having settled first in Wisconsin, moving thence to Illinois, which later States she left in the Fall of 1851, and after the long and dangerous sea voyage of early days arrived in San Francisco on the 12th day of January, 1852. After a few months's residence in the Bay city she removed with her family to Sacramento where she lived until January, 1855, when another removal was made to Mariposa where she made her home for twenty years until in 1875 the shifting sands of time brought her and all of her family that remained together, to Merced, She was the mother of ten children, of whom eight survive her – Matthew Harris of San Francisco, John F. Harris at Oakland Pier, James A. Harris of Hildreth, Fresno county, Thomas and Charles Harris of The Star, and Miss Emma Harris, Miss Vinnie Phillips and Fred H. Phillips of Merced. When her illness, which at first appeared trifling, first assumed a dangerous phase her children were speedily summoned to her bedside, and a skillful physician was brought form San Francisco. But all that loving hearts could suggest, or skillful hands perform was of no avail. The King has sent His messenger with the summons that may not be disobeyed, and her gentle spirt passed from the tender arms of loved and loving ones who would have detained her, to the embraces of other loved ones who had gone before. The burial services were held on Monday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church, Rev. G. W. Lyons officiating. Her family were not the only mourners, for the church was filled with kind and sympathizing friends, and as the sacred anthem filled the church with a greater solemnity and the words of consolation and of promise fell from the lips of the officiating clergyman, many tears were quietly shed over the mortal remains of her who had been the kindest friend and neighbor in the hour of need and the time of affliction.

Beautiful floral offerings, tributes of affection from sorrowing friends , covered the casket. A large concourse followed the remains to the place of interment in Masonic cemetery. Of her it may surely be said, that she is one of the Blessed of whom it is written that "they shall rest form their labors, and their works do follow them." Withing the family, throughout the neighborhood, in the whole circle of friends and acquaintances, wherever fate or the exigencies of life called her she was the friend, the sympathizer, the counselor, the consoler. "A perfect woman nobly planned." GENTLE MOTHER, REST IN PEACE.
submitted by Tom Hilk

PHILLIPS, William B.
In San Jose, March 24, 1888, William B. Phillips, a native of England, aged 75 years, 4 months and 22 days.

PHILLIPS, W. B.
Merced Express, March 31, 1888

Death of W. B. Phillips.

Mr. W. B. Phillips, of Merced, died at San Jose on the 24th, inst. The remains were interred in the family plot at the Merced Masonic Cemetery last Sunday. Rev. G. W. Lyons officiated at the services at the residence of deceased on 19th street and at the closing ceremonies at the grave. The funeral was attended by a large circle of children, step-children and grand-children of deceased and by a host of personal friends and acquaintances of the worthy pioneer. Deceased was a pioneer resident of Mariposa county. He leaves a widow and a number of children and step children, all grown to honorable and useful manhood and womanhood. Mr. Phillips was a native of England, aged 75 years at the time of death. His family have our earnest sympathy in the loss of this estimable husband and father.
submitted by Tom Hilk

PHILLIPS
San Joaquin Valley Argus
March 31, 1888

DIED.

PHILLIPS – At San Jose, March 23d, 1888, W. B. Phillips, aged 75 years.

Deceased was the father of F. H. Philips and Miss Vinnie Phillips and stepfather of Messrs Harris brothers of this town. The remains were brought here yesterday and buried in the Masonic Cemetery, being followed to the last resting place by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends.
submitted by Tom Hilk

PHILLIPS, Don

Modesto Bee and News- Herald
Feb 3, 1970
HORSE FAILS IN FENCE JUMP; FALL KILLS RIDER
Mariposa- Donald M. Phillips, 52, son of a pionerr Bootjack area family,died of internal injuries when his horse fell upon him.
Phillips was with a group of 25 members of the Merced-Mariposa Horsemen's Association sunday riding from Indian Gulch to Highway 140. His horse attempted to jump a fence but got caught on wire on the top, throwing Phillips to the ground.
He was a charter member of the Mariposa County Sheriff's Posse and president of the Mariposa County Fish and Game Association.
Rites wil be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Tiscornia and Ivers Funeral Home for Phillips.
Burials will be in the Masonic Cemterery.
A Native of Mariposa, he was a member of the Masonic Lodge 24 of Mariposa, Order of Eastern Star, the Los Mariposas Chapter, Mariposa Sheriff's Posse and was president of the Mariposa Horsemens Association.
He leavs his widow, Jean' two sons, Emmett of Mariposa and Donald Phillips of the Army; to sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Nelin of Harwthorne, and Mrs Dorothy Lake of Lake; three brothers, Lester N of Mt. Bullion, nad Dave and Robert Phillips, both of Sonora, and two grandchildren.

George PHILLIPS
June 26,1875 Mariposa Gazette
(submitted by W Disbro)

In Merced, June 20th, 1875, at the residence of Wm. McDONNELL, of Typhoid fever, George W. PHILLIPS, aged 18 years, 11 months and 16 days.

	October 30, 1862
	Stockton Daily Independent

		DIED -- in Hornitos, Oct. 20th, Mr. John PHILLIPS, aged 64 years. - transcribed by Dee S

                PHILLIPS, John H.
              May 6, 1893 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Death of John H. PHILLIPS

On the night of May 1st, John H. PHILLIPS, long and familiarly known as "Buck," died, at Benton Mills, on Merced river. Mr. Phillips was one of the oldtimers of the county and had many friends wherever he lived. He had been in a rather a low state of health for some times, but was not supposed to be in any immediate danger. On Monday some visitors to his house found him in a unconscious condition, and death followed in a few hours. A widow and two children are left to mourn their loss.

PHILLIPS, Joseph

Mariposa Gazette, Feb 6, 1857 p 2

FOUND DEAD.----We understand that Mr. Joseph Phillips
was found dead upon the Merced river, near Phillips' Flat.
We hear that from marks upon the body, it is probable
that he met with a violent death, but we have not the
particulars.

NETTIE A. PHILLIPS
Modesto Bee and News Hearld-
Monday, May 25, 1959

Mariposa , Mariposa Co.- Last services will be held at 2 PM tomorrow in the Tiscornia & Ivers Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Nettie A. Phillips; 84, of Mariposa, who died Saturday in the Fremont Hospital. The rev. George Crouse will officiated. Burial will be in the Mariposa Cemetery.

Mrs. Phillips, a native of Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, had lived in Mariposa 62 years.

She leaves six sons, Don and Rube Phillips of Mariposa, Floyd of Merced, Lester of Yosemite, Robert of Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, amd David of Jamestown; two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Nelin of Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, and Mrs. Dorothy Lake of Foresthill, Placer County, 22 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. transcribed by cferoben

PHILLIPS/William O.

Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
Monday, 11 Sept 1871

DIED -- at Bear Valley, Sept. 3d, William O. PHILLPS, aged 58 years.

              Charles E. PICKETT
              November 18, 1882 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by William Disbro)

Charles E. PICKETT, ESQ., His Illness and Death

This gentleman pretty well known to the literacy world has been lying very low with sickness for the past two weeks at the Gallison Hotel. He had been spending a couple of weeks in the Yosemite Valley, and was on his return when he fell sick and unable to proceed further. We infer from his remarks that he corresponded with the "Bulletin" and is well knowing San Francisco. He bears the appellation of "Philosopher PICKETT," and is an early Pioneer of the Pacific Coast, and is about 60 years of age. He appears to be in very indigent circumstances, and but for the hospitality of his good landlady, Mrs. GALLISON, who has given her exclusive attention to the stranger, he would have suffered intensely and died ere this. Dr. TURNER and BELL have rendered all the medical aid that could be administered for the relief of the sufferer, but there appears no hopes, and he has been pronounced dying of hemorrhage of the bowels for the past week. It has been a hard blow on Mrs. GALLISON, whose humane feelings forbids her denying or refusing the desires of the dying man, who begs her constant attention day and night, and will allow no other to wait upon him. The expense of a case of this kind are considerable, and it is hoped the unfortunate man may have some friends who may come to her relief. We are inclined to believe he has a friend in the "Bulletin" and probably other journalists of the Pacific Coast. He has a brother, Wm. S. PICKETT in Columbia, Tenn. Dead Since the above was written, at 2 p.m. Thursday what was left of poor old Philosopher PICKETT passed quietly through the "gate" into another world where ends his earthly career, which no doubt has been one of more than ordinary interest were it written up by some one familiar with his history. Two hours preceding his death he talked fluently and rationally, and nearing to the last he took the hands of Mrs. GALLISON and drew them gently across his brow and face, seemingly to give expression of the gratitude he felt for her who had stood like an angel by his bedside till death had beckoned him away. His last words were, pointing up with a last lingering look, "The Gate is Open," and then closed his eyes forever. His funeral took place on the following day, and though buried under the auspices of strangers he was nevertheless respected and well cared for from the first to the last by Mrs. GALLISON, to whom the charitable world owe a debt of gratitude. PICKET- In Mariposa, November 16th, 1882, Charles E. PICKET, aged about 60 years.

              Charles A. Pierson
              Mariposa Gazette July 4, 1930
              (submitted by Tom Hilk)

Mt. Bullion Pioneer Called by Death - Funeral services were held Thursday at Hornitos for Charles August Pierson who died at his home in Mr. Bullion last Saturday at the age of 82 years. Mr. Pierson was a native of Sweden, but came to California when a boy. he had resided in Mt. Bullion for the past thirty years. When he first came to California he lived at Sutter's Fort near Sacramento, with his parents, later moving to Mariposa County where he was employed at the mines. In 1894 he was married to Elizabeth ARTHUR, a daughter of "Bob" ARTHUR, pioneer blacksmith of Coulterville and Hornitos. The widow and six children survive. Charles and Will Pierson of Mt. Bullion; Mrs. Minne FIRPO of Cressey, Mrs. Isabel ROWLAND of Cathay, Mrs. Hattie CLORE of Visalia, Mrs. Mary BURKE of Exeter.

PIPER, James
July 20, 1889 Mariposa Gazette

At Tulare County, Cal., July 10th, 1889 James PIPER, aged 54 years, 9 months and 17 days.

Mr. PIPER, for many years was a resident of Coulterville, and was well known throughout Mariposa County. He moved to Tulare some seven years ago, where he has since resided.

              Death Claims Bert PITZER
              Mariposa Gazette Saturday, March 7, 1908
              (submitted by Tom Hilk)

Albert Pitzer, Jr., oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pitzer of this city, died at 10 o'clock last night in the Burnett Sanitarium at Fresno from appendicitis. The news was a great shock to the many friends of the young man in this city, although the announcement was made a day or two ago in the Sun that he was quite sick. He had been working in a jewelry store in Fresno for the past year and a half. Sunday morning he was taken sick, and Monday evening he was taken to the Burnett Sanitarium with a pronounced case of appendicitis. At no time after he entered the sanitarium was it considered safe to operate for the removal of the appendix, and no operation for that purpose was attempted. Monday night his parents went to Fresno to be with him but he sank rapidly and passed away at 10 o'clock last night. Albert Pitzer, Jr. was born in Hornitos, Mariposa county, March 19th 1884, and was therefore nearly 24 years old. Most of his life, however, has been spent in Merced, where he grew to manhood and graduated from the high school. He was a young man of good habits and character, of friendly disposition, and had many friends who will mourn his untimely end. The funeral was held from the Cumberland Presbyterian church at 2:30 Friday afternoon, and the services were conducted by Rev. James Miles Webb. - Sun, Feb. 27th

           POLSON, Christian
              obit May 14, 1881 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

This week we chronicle the death of two more of our pioneer citizens, who are fast passing away. Christian POLSON was a German, whose wife is of Irish extraction (Aunt Sarah as she is called). They have lived together here in Mariposa for the past twenty-five years, during which time they have industriously pursued the laundry business, and have enjoyed life happily together, better in fact than 99 percent of the higher class who sneer at menial servitude. Aunt Sarah, too, is getting old and feeble, but she is possessed of a terrible amount of Irish pluck, and per chance may yet live for many years to come, and do considerable execution in the washing and ironing business.

              Henry F. POND
              Mariposa Gazette Sept, 1876
              (submitted by William Disbro)

Died At the county hospital August 30, Henry F. POND, a native of Georgia, aged 40 years, or thereabouts. Mr. POND was a laborer in and about Mariposa, at various occupations, for the last 15 years. He was much esteemed by a large circle of friends.
POPE, William J.
Modesto Bee and News- Herald, Feb 14, 1949
NATIONAL PARK WORKER PASSES IN HOSPITAL
MERCED, Feb 14- William J Pope , 56, who was employed as a mechanic by the government is Yosemite National Park for the past 20 years, died yesterday morning in a veterans; hospital in Oakland.
Funeral services will be held in the Tiscornia & Ivers Chapel, Mariposa, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The servies will be under the auspices of the Mariposa Lodge, FAM. Pope was a former master of the lodge. He was a member of the Scottish Rite bodies, San Jose. Burial will be in tthe Mariposa Masonic Cemetery.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Alma Pope of Yosemite; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Putnam of Oceanside; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Schilling of San Bernardino, and Mrs Clara Schilling of Bagby; a brother, A J Pope of Scaramento, and two grandchildren. transcribed by cdf

POUNDS, William H
Modest Bee and News-Herald, December 29, 1938
William H Pounds is Called by Death
Merced- Dec 29- William H Pounds, 62, of Mariposa, died suddenly at his home there yesterday. He was a native of Alabama and lived in Mariposa five years.
He leaves a widow, Cela Pouds, four daughters, Zoda Pounds and Mrs. Beulah Johnson, both of Mariposa, Anna Lee Pounds of Fresno and Mrs. Barbara Brewer of Wawona, and five sons, Sidney, Roscoe, Vern, Robert and Gean Pounds, all of Mariposa.
Graveside services in the Brewer Cemetery in the Green Mountain district, under the direction of the Tiscornia Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home of Mariposa are planned.
Stockton Daily Independent
Stockton, San Joaquin Co., CA
Tuesday, 5 Dec 1871
DIED -- at Princeton, Mariposa county, Nov. 23d, John POTTHAST, aged 6 years.
transcribed by Dee S.

              Dick POWELL
              June 2, 1866 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by William Disbro)

Died- At Mormon Bar, Saturday, May 26th, 1866, "Uncle" DICK POWELL, (Colored) aged about 70 years. Uncle Dick was from Dallas Co., Alabama, and is well known in this vaciniy. Although an humble member of the colored race, still he possessed qualities worthy of emulation by those concidered his superiours. Always affable and kind, he never failed to engender a spirit of friendship among those with whom he was brought into contact. Well knowing his position, treating those whom he concidered his superiours with respect and even in instances with kindness, he was only known to be respected by those intimately acquainted with him. Uncle Dick came to this county in the early days of '49 as a servent of Capt. POWELL, of whom he often remarked: " I raised him and used to dandle him on my knee," For many years he has been a resident of Mormon Bar, always acquiring a livelihood by his own exertions and sharing it with his race. His remains were placed in the cemetery near town on Monday last, accompanied by many of those who had known him in life, wishing him a safe journey into the land" where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest."

              Anthony POWERS
              February 7, 1885 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Death of Anthony POWERS.

The death of this good old man, who has lived about Coulterville for so many years, is announced. He died on the 29th of January last, at Frank HERBECK's ranch near Coulterville. Uncle POWERS as he was called, was remarkable for his great age, activity and industry. Although he had saved little to maintain himself upon in his advanced age, he never has been dependent, otherwise than upon his own exertions. He was extremely sensitive and ignored such things as presents or gifts without paying for them. He was as honest and conscientious as a man could well be, and the people of Coulterville will long miss Uncle Anthony POWERS.

              ROLLA POWERS
              February 28, 1863 Mariposa Free Press
              (submitted by William Disbro)

At Coulterville, Wednesday Feb. 24th, ROLLA POWERS, aged about 40 years.

Alice PRAIRIE

Merced Express, Friday, July 11, 1924 (submitted by Beverly Stone)

"DEATH CALLS RESPECTED PIONEER WOMAN...

Mrs. Alice PRAIRIE, for many years a well known and highly respected resident of Mariposa and Merced counties, passed away last Sunday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ellen GARCIA, near Buhach. Mrs. Prairie was a native of Canada and was aged 79 years. She came to California with her husband in 1862, settling at Mt. Bullion, Mariposa County, and later residing at Pine Tree, Bear Valley and Indian Gulch, in that county. Mr. Prairie died at the latter place eighteen years ago and shortly afterwards she came to Merced County to reside. She was one of those sturdy pioneer mothers, noted for her kind and charitable acts, and was respected and esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. She leaves five sons and three daughters--Frank, Henry and Arthur Prairie of Ventura, E.J. Prairie of Indian Gulch, T.M. Prairie of Merced, Mrs. Ellen GARCIA of Buhach, Mrs. Mary De NEVES of Atwater and Mrs. Rose ADAMS of San Francisco. The funeral was held from the Catholic Church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, Rev. George D. Doyle conducting the services and interment was in the local Catholic Cemetery. The pall bearers were J.R. SOUZA, George BACIGALUPI, Tony SOUZA, Charles McELLIGOT, Joseph TRINDADE and Tony FOURNIER."

              PRAIRIE, Irwin William
              Merced Sun Star, March 27, 1933
              (submitted by Beverly Stone)

Irwin William PRAIRIE, 38, employee at the Comet mine near Usona, Mariposa county, and son of Mrs.. Emma PRAIRIE, died yesterday, following a heart attack at Usona. He was found by friends where he had fallen. An examination showed death was caused by a heart attack and a fracture at the base of the skull. It is presumed that in falling following the attack he struck his head upon a rock. PRAIRIE was born June 24, 1894, in Hornitos and had spent his entire life with the exception of time in service during the World war, in Merced and Mariposa Counties. Funeral services with members of the Merced post of the American Legion as pallbearers, will be at 2 Tuesday at the Welch and Griffin Chapel in Merced. The Rev. E. Clayton Burgess will officiate. Burial will be in the family plot of Asphodel Cemetery. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a brother, Marvin PRAIRIE of Modesto and a sister, Mrs. Alma OLMSTED of Merced.

              Thomas PRAIRIE
              The Merced Sun Star, Monday Aug 8, 1955
              (submitted by Beverly Stone)

Graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery Wednesday at 9 a.m. for Thomas M. PRAIRIE, 80, of Merced who died Saturday. Mr. Prairie was a native of Mariposa County. He had lived in Merced since 1908. He was first employed here by the Wood and French draying firm and later worked at blacksmithing for Joe SOUZA. He had been employed by Walt HUFFMAN for many years. Rosary services will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Ivers and Alcorn Mission Chapel.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ellen GARCIA of Merced; and four brothers, Frank and Henry of Ojai, Arthur of Ventura and Ned of San Francisco.

PRATT, Joseph Abner
Mariposa Gazette, July 14, 1877

Pratts Ranch, Mariposa County, July 13th, 1877, Joseph Abner PRATT aged 52 years native of South Carolina. [Funeral will take place to-day at 10 a.m., from Masonic Hall Mariposa]

PRESTON, Emmet
Fresno Bee, Saturday, March 26, 1977
Madera- Funeral services for emmet PReston, 92, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in United Methodist Church in Mariposa.. Burial will be in Mariposa Cemetery.
Preston, a native of Oakvale and a life long resident of Mariposa County, died Friday..
He was a retired cattleman.
He is survived by his widow Effie; a brother , Emery of Le Grande; three sons, Ray of White Rock, Clintton of Oakvale and Lauren of Fresno; four daugheres, Mrs. Evelyn Fiske of Mariposa, Mrs. Anita Leonard of Pleasant Hill, LaVerne Olive of San Fernando and Mrs. Beverly Pinkerton of Mariposa- 19 granchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Jay Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

OLD PROSPECTOR OF MOTHER LODE
Modesto Bee and News-Herald, Freiday , November 22, 1935
Mariposa Nov 21- Funeral arrangements for John J Preston, 81, veteran prospector fo the Mariposa Hills, who died here Monday, are being delayed pending word from relatives in the East.
Preston was a retired Paptist minster, He was born in Illinois.
He engaged in prospecting in the Mother Lode county in recent years and several times was reported to have made stsrikes, which, however, ultimately wer exhausted.
The Tiscornia, Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Parlos are in charge of the funeral arrangement.

              PRESTON, Robert A.
              November 3, 1888 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Robert A. PRESTON, whose death is announced this week, was an estimable citizen of long residence in this county. He leaves a large family, consisting of a wife and a number of grown children, to mourn his loss. The remains were brought into town on Tuesday for burial and was followed to the grave by a large oncourse of relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the grave by Rev. ROBERTS.

PRESTON, Sarah

Mariposa Gazette, March 15, 1902

An Aged Lady Gone.

Mrs Sarah Preston died at her home at Oakvale Tuesday at noon. She was 82 years of age, and
had lived in this county for the past forty years.
She was relict of Joe Preston. "Aunt Sally" Preston, as she was familiarly called, will be
sadly missed. A good Christian woman, a kind and accommodating friend and neighbor, she
leaves many friends and neighbors, who regret that the end of a long and useful life has come.
Four daughters and two son are left to mourn her departure.
From "Gleaning From the Mariposa Newspaper 1898-1909" ed T. Hilk

              PRESTON, Uriah F.
              November 10, 1888 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

The death of Uriah F. PRESTON, last Sunday at his home on the Chowchilla, was one which brought sorrow to the hearts of many friends. He was an exceptional man, a kind husband and neighbor. His death has created a void that cannot well be filled. The deceased came to this county with his parents in an early day when he was but a child and grew to manhood in our midst. He was industrious and possessed exemplary habits, conservative manners, and was generous to a fault. He was married to a Mrs. Mollie WILSON, daughter of Daniel M. JACKSON of Cathey's Valley, who is now so suddenly and unexpectedly separated by death from a devoted companion. His death was but adding sorrow to sadness, for the father of the deceased had preceded him in death by just one week to a day. The son having contracted his sickness while taking care of his father in the early stage of his illness, no doubt brought upon himself that fearful disease pneumonia, which has consigned them both to the grave. The widow and mother, and other relatives of deceased, have the sympathy, of all the community in their sad bereavement. The body was brought to town Tuesday, and was followed by a large procession, to the public cemetery where, the burial took place. Services were conducted at the grave by Rev. A. W. ROBERTS.

              PRICE , Smith
              February 28, 1863 Mariposa Free Press
              (submitted by William Disbro)

Smith PRICE, aged about 35 years. At Bear Valley, on the 19th inst.

              PRIEST, Josiah
              May 3d, 1890 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Death of Josiah PRIEST.

Josiah PRIEST, a native of the State of Maine, and aged about fifty-three years, died at his home on Bear Trap, near Colorado, in this county, Monday morning, April 28th. The deceased was a well known and respected citizen of Mariposa County, and came here from his native state in the year 1860 and settled near Colorado, where he has continuously resided ever since, and followed the occupation of a miner. He had for the past year been a severe sufferer from that fatal disease, dropsy, which finally caused his death, and on Tuesday April 28th, he was buried near his home. The funeral was largely attended by old friends and acquaintances of Sherlock's, Colorado and Mariposa. A wife and six children are left to mourn the irreparable loss of a kind and devoted husband and father.

Mariposa Gazette
Thursday, Sept. 19, 1940

MRS. SARAH PRIEST
92 - YEAR OLD RESIDENT
CALLED BY DEATH

Funeral services will be held here tomorrow for Mrs. Sarah Priest, 92-year-old Colorado Indian woman who died at her home on Bear Creek last Tuesday morning.

Mrs. Priest was born April 12, 1848, on Bear Creek and had spent her entire lifetime here.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Ida Hogan, Mrs.

PROPS, William
Modesto Bee and News-Herald, December 17, 1940, page 16
Merced, Dec 17. William Props, 76, of Bagby, Mariposa County, died in the general hospital here yesterday after a short illness. Props was born in Indiana and had lived in California for fifty years. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War.
Funeral arrangements are pending in the Ivers & alcor Funeral Home.

PROUSE, Samuel
Modesto News-Herald, December 29, 1932
MARIPOSA MINER IS CALLED BY DEATH
Merced , Dec. 28- Samuel Prouse, 55 , of Mounty Bullion, a Mariposa miner, died in a local hospital to-day after a long illness. A native of Mariposa County, he had spent all his life as a miner in the Mother Lode country.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Frances Prouse, and six children, all of Mount Bullion.
Funeral arrangements are being made by Ivers and Alcorn.
PROW
Stockton Daily Indpendent- 
WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 1863
DIED -- in Mariposa, Jan. 26th, Charles PROW, a native of France, aged 56 years.  

9/8/2000 Press Democrat
Purcell, ViolaF. Former Treasurer and Tax Collector of Mariposa County and 38-year resident of Sonoma County, passed away at the age of 92 at a convalescent hospital in Petaluma, CA on September 6, 2000. Mrs. Purcell was born 9/11/08 in Alameda County, CA and spent her early years in Fresno and then from 1913 - 1917 moved to Merced Falls, CA where her mother was manager of the hotel for the Yosemite Lumber Company. When the lumber town was shut down by the company and dismantled, she ended up in San Francisco where she graduated from Mission High School and then went on to attend University of California in Berkeley. Mrs. Purcell worked in various accounting jobs, was a real estate broker for Strout Realty in Mariposa and Santa Rosa, and was elected twice the Treasurer and Tax Collector of Mariposa County from 1944 to 1950. At that particular time she understood that she was the only woman elected to public office in the state of California. Mrs. Purcell had also served as Secretary to the Mariposa County Fair and in 1952 was Business Manager of the John C. Fremont Hospital. After retirement Mrs. Purcell and her husband traveled throughout the world and she was an amateur artist for 25 years. She belonged to the Artist Round Table and Native Daughters of the Golden West. Survived by: sister, Lil Manusia of Rosemeade, CA; daughter Margaret Clothier and son-in-law Galen Clothier of Rohnert Park, CA; grandchildren Linda Lee of Roseville, CA; Daryl Brower of Grass Valley, CA; Rhonda Fee of Altaville, CA; Ronald Clothier of Bakersfield, CA; Cathy Swarthout of Grass Valley, CA; seven great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend Funeral Services on Saturday, September 9, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. at the DANIELS CHAPEL OF THE ROSES, 1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Private Interment, Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Donations are preferred to the Edward, Janice and Karl Clothier Memorial Fund, c/o Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. Arrangements are under the direction of the Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home.

QUICK, Arthayda H.
April 19, 2007 Mariposa Gazette

Arthayda Helen Quick passed away peacefully on April 10. She was 96.
Her passion was music, which started at age six when she perfored in her first piano recital. Upon graduating from Fresno State University with a master's degree in music, she began teaching in Chowchilla. She organized and conducted a choral group called "The Arthayda Singers" giving concerts and performing at special events throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
She was a member of the Chowchilla Chapter #365 Order of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. Her husband, Clyde, who preceded her in death in 1986, was her partner for 52 years in all aspects of their lives.
They managed the historic 2,000 acre Ben Hur Ranch, preserving the family heritage by bringing it both state and national acclaim. They were seasonal rangers together in Yosemite National Park for 29 years where she was known as a naturalist. They were teachers for 35 years and were heavily involved in the California Teachers Association and numerous other educational organizations.
They enjoyed life to the fullest, which included traveling all over the world together.
The Quick's strong faith in God led them to a life of giving, not only to the churches they attended regularly, but also to the communites they lived in over the years.
Arthayda was an inspiration to her family and will be remembered as a kind, loving, understanding and very generous mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her son and daugher-in-law, Gary and Darlene Quick; granddaughter, Darla Rasmussen, and her husband, Keith; grandson Eric Quick and his wife, Mia; great-grandchildren, Grant Rasmussen, Ashley Quick and Gavin Quick; her beloved sister Marcella Revel; niece, Ann Hicks, and nephew, Art Revel and Allan Quick.
Memorial graveside services will be held at the Mariposa Cemetery on Saturday, May 19, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1329 Howe Avenue, Suite 210, Sacramento, CA 95825
transcribed by cdf

              QUICK, Mrs. Deborah
              June 11, 1881 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Death of Deborah QUICK - Thursday morning last, our citizens were astonished at the announcement of the death of Mrs. Deborah QUICK, wife of Morgan W. QUICK, an old citizen of this section. The family, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. QUICK and three children, reside upon their farm about eight miles below town. Contemplating a trip for the benefit of her health, Mrs. QUICK had come into town the day before for the purpose of making purchases, and preparing for a visit to Sacramento and wherever else it might be deemed advisable to go. She was stopping for the night with Mrs. FRITZ, and retired at the usual hour, apparently as well as she had been for sometime past. By some intimations her last dying moments were discovered by Mrs. FRITZ, about four o'clock in the morning. Her principal complaint was a derangement and repeated fluttering about the heart, which no doubt, terminated in what is commonly known as heart disease and ultimate death. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark STEWART who came from Maryland across the plains in 1848, and landed upon the spot where the great city of Sacramento now stands. Immediately after their arrival, Mr. STEWART, by permission of General SUTTER, erected a wooden building on what is now called Front Street, between I. and J., and used it as a hotel; the first accommodation for public convenience, ever constructed in that vicinity. The same year Mr. STEWART purchased from General SUTTER the " Tannery Property " situated about one mile from the old Fort, near the American River, which property is still belongs to the heirs, Mr. and Mrs. STEWART being dead, October 19, 1854, in Sacramento. The deceased was married to Morgan W. QUICK, who soon afterwards with his newly chosen life-partner, launched their bark upon the Quicksands of time, which bore them to the banks of Mariposa Creek about one mile above town, where they lived for many years, and improved a garden, ranch and vineyard, which together with the business of stock-raising' and frugal management, Mr. QUICK acquired a comfortable independence for the purpose of life. During their residence here they have had born to them 7 children, three of whom are now living; respectively Mark, aged 25, Morgan, 23, and Jane aged 21. Mrs. QUICK was a native of Maryland aged 52 years six months and nine days, and leaves behind to mourn her loss, a husband and three children' also a brother who resides in this section besides several relatives in Sacramento. In behalf of the friends here who hold the highest esteem for our old citizen Mr. QUICK, and the bereaved ones, we all unite in tendering our most heartfelt sympathy to him and to those nearest to the heart of a departed wife, mother and sister. The funeral took place from the residence of Mr. John FRITZ, yesterday at four o'clock P.M. and the remains were followed by the family, and a large concourse of friends to the village cemetery, where all that was of her on earth, was laid carefully away in the silent tomb, close besides the four beloved children who had gone before. The funeral services were performed by Rev. R.A. SAWRIE
Paper: Fresno Bee, The (CA)
Deceased: CLYDE E.  QUICK DIES
Date: July 29, 1986

A memorial service for Clyde E.  Quick, former teacher and principal at Chowchilla Union High School, will be at 2 p.m.  Wednesday at Twin Lakes Baptist Church in Aptos.   Mr.  Quick died Saturday.   He was born in Mariposa.  He retired from teaching in 1968 after 35 years at the high school, working first as a teacher and later as the principal. 

He was a resident of Redwood City at the time of his death.

Before he started teaching at Chowchilla Union High School in 1933, he/ taught for several months at Bear Creek School in Mariposa County. 

He also owned and operated a ranch at Ben Hur near Mariposa and worked as a ranger in Yosemite National Park. 

He was a graduate of Fresno State College.  He was a member of the California Teachers Association, the Chowchilla Masonic Lodge 485 F&AM and the Chowchilla Lions Club.

Survivors include his wife, Arthayda; one son, Gary E.  Quick; one brother, Adrian Quick; and two grandchildren.

McAvoy O'Hara Co.  of San Francisco is in charge of arrangements. 

              J. D. QUINN
              Mariposa Gazette, June 28, 1917
              (submitted by Tom Hilk)

LAID TO REST IN BEAR VALLEY CEMETERY The funeral of the late J. D. Quinn, who passed away in the lane hospital, San Francisco, Last week, was held in Bear Valley last Sunday. The services were largely attended, people coming from all nearby towns to pay their last respects. The large gathering was a fitting testimonial to the esteem in which Mr. Quinn was held by his fellow citizens.

              PATRICK QUIN
              Mariposa Gazette DECEMBER 4, 1875
              (submitted by William Disbro)

At Hornitos, Mariposa County, November 28th, aged 70, a native of Longford, Ireland.

              RAMSDEN
              November 21, 1863 Mariposa Free Press
              (submitted by W Disbro)

In the town of Mariposa, on the 19th instant, Infant Don of Dorsey and Urinia S. RAMSDEN; aged, six months and ten days.

              RANDALL, Charles H.
              October 10, 1891 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Death of a Odd Fellow.

Charles H. RANDALL died, October 2d, at his home in San Francisco. He was at one time County Judge of Tuolumne County, and for a long time editor of the Union Democrat, published at Sonora, was a prominent member of the I.O.O.F., and had served the Order in many honorable positions. Mr. RANDALL was also a member of the Order of Chosen Friends. He had filled the highest offices in both orders. His funeral was under the auspices of the Odd Fellows.

JAS. P. RANKIN
April 29th, 1863.Mariposa Free Press

At Millerton, April 22d, JAS. P. RANKIN, Mariposa, aged about 40 years.

              RAYNOR, Wm.
              April 21, 1894 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Wm. RAYNOR, one of the pioneers of Fresno County, was found dead at his ranch near Fresno, on the 18th instant. Death is supposed to have resulted from heart disease. Mr. RAYNOR had been for many years owner of a large amount of property in this county, and was universally respected for his many sterling qualities.

           REA, Andrew
              Jan. 14,1882 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Suicide of Andrew REA.

Andrew REA, who was well known here, took his departure for the Spirit Land on Wednesday or Thursday of last week. He had been employed at Princeton a short time, and was evidently intending to take up his residence again at the Oak Spring House, where he had formerly lived and kept a bar. On the way from Princeton he called at FORAN's, stating that he was going to Mariposa. He must have stopped for the night at the Oak Spring House which was unoccupied, and the same night have committed the fatal act. He had probably lain there from Wednesday night until the following Monday forenoon, when he was discovered by Mr. NEWMAN, the assessor, who first brought the news to town, when a inquest was called. When found, he was stretched out on the floor, with a pistol by his side from which it appeared he had shot himself, the ball entering the forehead so low that it passed under the brain, which must have caused a protracted and painful death. The deceased was a native of Scotland, 67 years of age, and being in very limited circumstances and quite feeble, and feeling sensitive to his impoverished and helpless condition, he no doubt deliberately took his own life. He formerly lived at Whitlock's where he mined, kept store, and at one time held the office of Justice of the Peace for this township. The following is the report of a coroner's jury, summoned to inquire into the cause of the suicide:
Mariposa, Cal., Jan. 9, 1882. To G.W. TEMPLE, J.P., and acting Coroner, in and for the County of Mariposa, State of California: We, the jury duly selected and sworn to inquire into the death of Andrew REA, after carefully examining the body of the deceased and hearing the evidence of witnesses, find as fallows, to wit: That the deceased was named Andrew REA, a native of Scotland, of the age of 60 years or thereabouts; that he came to his death on or about the evening of Wednesday, January 3d, 1882, at what is known as the Oak Spring House, in the county of Mariposa, State of California; that his death was produced by a shot inflicted by a six shooter in the hands of said deceased, and that he fired the shot with the intent to take his own life. Wm. F. COFFMAN, foreman Fred. SCHLAGETER, A. W. JOSSELYN, H. SCHLAGETER, J. P. CLIFT, Robert WILLIAMS, J. W. CAVNOR, C. E. FARNSWORTH, J. J. MULLERY, D. P. ALLEN.

MIKE REAB
Mariposa Gazette JANUARY 13, 1866

Died on Jan 4, 1866. Hornitos, aged twenty years

Mariposa Gazette, June 4, 1887

REDMAN -Mrs Elizabeth In Cathey's Valley, Mariposa County, Cal., May 6th, 1887, Mrs.
Elizabeth, beloved wife of A. B. Redman, a native of Missouri, aged 61
years.

Mrs. Redman, whose maiden name was Underwood, was born in Madison
County, Missouri and was married to A. B. Redman on the 31st of July,
1844, and they, with three children, came to California in 1857. She
leaves a grief stricken husband and six children, three boys and three
girls, to mourn their loss over her death; the whole community feel as
if they had been bereaved and sympathize with the whole family. She was
a loving wife, a patient, affectionate mother, a worthy neighbor, and
above all, she was a Christian, and ready to go when the summons came.
Her death had been delicate for some time, but her last illness lasted
only about two days.

Nearly all the people in Cathey's Valley, together with nearly all the
family of the deceased, attended the funeral to pay last respects and
love for the deceased.

May all the family so live that they may meet her in heaven.
J. B. WILKINSON.
Donlphan [sic], Missouri papers please copy.
submitted by Tom Hilk

REDMAN, Alexander Brandon
Mariposa Gazette, June 22, 1918

ANOTHER PIONEER PASSES AWAY

"Another pioneer gone", always has a saddening effect upon a community.
This week we are called upon to chronicle the death of Alexander Brandon
Redman, who came to California in 1850 and settled in Mariposa county
the same year. He died at the Redman ranch in Cathey's Valley, on Friday
morning, June 14th. He is survived by forty-six descendants, reaching
into five generations.

Mr. Redman was a native of Louisville, Kentucky, and was 91 years and 7
months of age.

His wife preceded him in death nearly twenty years ago. His death was
occasioned by old age. He had been bedfast for the past three months.

Deceased followed farming as an occupation but on account of his
advanced age retired some twenty years ago and has since made his home
with relatives.

Surviving from a family of six children are the following in addition to
grandchildren, great grandchildren and great - great grandchildren: John
H. Redman of Cathey; Mrs. Amanda Turner and Mrs. Nancy Helm of Le Grand.
The funeral was held in Cathey's Valley Sunday and was largely attended.
submitted by Tom Hilk

REDMAN, John
NATIVE SON OF CATHEY VALLEY DIES IN MERCED
Fresno Bee Republican, Jan 28, 1940
MERCED (Merced Co) Jan 27- John H Redman, 70(?) a native of Cathey Valley and at one time coroner and public administrator of Mariposa County, died in a local hospital today following a long illness.
Before serving eight years as coroner of Mariposa county Redman for thirty two years was postmaster in Cathey Valley and prior to that carried the mail and freight between Merced and Mariposa. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs.Alexander Brandon Redman, Cathey Valley pioneers. He had lived inMerced for the last twenty years. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Olive Redman; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Luccesi and Mrs. Isabell Meyers, both of Merced, and a son, Robert P Redman, El Paso Texas.
Funeral services weill be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Welch-Nelson Parlors. Burial will be in the Masoic Cemetery in Merced- transcribed by cferoben

REEB, Elizabeth
Oakland Tribune Feb 26, 1939

SERVICES HELD FOR MRS. ELIZABETH REEB

Richmond Feb 18- Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Reeb, 54, Richmond club woman, who died Thursday at her home, 680 Eight Street, following a long illness, were followed by a requiem mass in St. Mark's Church. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
A native of Hornitos, Calif., Mrs. Reeb had lived in Richmond for 25 years. For 10 years she had served as clerk for the Woodcraft Circle. A graduate of Chico State College Mrs. Reeb was ative in work of local Parent-Teacher groups and the St. Mark's Church Lady's Aid Society.
Mrs. Reeb is survived by her husband, George; a daughter, Marian; and the following sisters and brothers; Mrs. Charles Fipps, Newport Beach, Calif, Miss Amelia Bauer, and H J Bauer, both of Richmond, and her mother, Mrs. Mary Bruce Bauer, Richmond.

              REEB
              OCTOBER 28, 1865 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W Disbro)

In Hornitos, Monday, October 23, 1865, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. George REEB, aged fifteen months and three days.

              Death of Fred REEB
              Mariposa Gazette, December 14, 1907
              (submitted by T Hilk)

While the duty of chronicling the death of any acquaintance is always a painful one to us, that province becomes doubly so when we are called upon to publish the death of a young man of such sterling worth as was Fred Reeb. Fred Reeb was but 25 years of age and died at his home in Hornitos last Sunday afternoon of typhoid fever after less than a ten days illness, He was a son of George Reeb and a native of Hornitos, where his entire brief life had been passed and where a hole community mourns the passing of a young man it had learned to love and respect. Deceased was married about three years ago to Miss Alma Branson of Hornitos, who now with a little daughter are left to mourn their great loss. George Reeb, the father, George Reeb, a brother, and Mrs. J. B. MORRISON, Mrs. J. W. COLLINS, Mrs. B. E. THURBER and Mrs. Joseph STANLEY sisters, are other bereaved relatives. The funeral was held in Hornitos Tuesday afternoon and was largely attended by sincere mourners and truly sympathetic friends. Rev. C. W. LONG of Mariposa officiated at the burial.
Mariposa Gazette, December 21, 1907

The following, on the death of Fred Reeb, was received too late for publication in last week's issue.

Frederick Reeb was Born at Hornitos, California, August 22nd, 1880, and died at the same place December 8th, 1907. He was married to Miss Alma Branson, a playmate of his childhood, December 4th, 1902. On June 7th, 1905, little Lila Francis Reeb came to cheer and bless this happy union, she being their only child. He was buried in the old Hornitos church yard, December 10th, 1907, at 4 O'clock , Rev. C. W. Long of Mariposa officiating. All the near relatives except Mrs. Joe H. Stanley, a sister of Paso Robles were present at the funeral, it being impossible for her to get here in time for the interment.

Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, a larger concourse of people wee never seen at a funeral in this place before. It rained almost all the day of the funeral and it seemed as if the very Heavens were weeping with those who mourned the departure of their dead. The funeral hour was set for 2 o'clock p.m. but owing to the constant downpour of rain it was postponed until 4 o'clock, and even then the funeral cortege wended its way to the graveyard in a storm. Hardly had the brief services at the grave been concluded when the sun broke through the clouds, and a gorgeous rainbow appeared in the east. "I will set my boy in the Heavens as a covenant to man." Man repeated this old text as the last sad rites to the departed were concluded.

Never has this little community been cast in deeper gloom or experienced more genuine sorrow. Fred always had a genial smile and a kind word for everyone. Many days will pass before that kind face and loving smile will be forgotten. To those who mourn his demise we can only say: He did his life work well and in dying may wrought a beneficence to the living whose good eternity alone can tell. To the bereaved wife and orphaned daughter we give more that usual sympathy and as Him, "who tempest the mind for the shorn lamb" to so shield and protect them.

The deceased was a son of George Reeb, an old and respected citizen of Mariposa county, and whose name has been identified with almost every enterprise which has tended to the upbuilding of its many industries. The loss to the venerable old patriarch will be more than unusually severe, as Fred was his youngest son and on his arm his fond father hoped to learn in his declining years.

"Compiled by Tom Hilk"

              REEB, GEORGE
              Mariposa Gazette, June 7, 1913
              (submitted by Harriet Sturk)

Pioneer Passes Away.

George Reeb, a pioneer resident of Hornitos and formerly one of its most progressive citizens, died in Stockton last Tuesday. Mr. Reeb located in Hornitos during the early ‘5O’s and from that time up to about five years ago conducted a butcher shop in That town. No man in that section of the county was better known or respected that Mr. Reeb, and all will regret to hear of his death. For several years he has been in feeble health and in order that he might receive the best of treatment was placed in a hospital in Stockton, where he passed peacefully away. To mourn his demise he leaves five daughters, Mrs. Kate Morrison and Mrs. Mary A. Collins of Hornitos, Mrs. Lizzie Thurber of Oakland, Mrs. Rose Morrison of Santa Ana, and Mrs. Lena Stanley of San Miguel and one son, George M. Reeb of Hornitos.
The remains were brought to Hornitos and laid beside the love ones gone before him and were followed to the grave by a large concourse of mourning relatives and friends. He was a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and Masonic lodges and the funeral held under their auspices on Thursday at 2 p. m. He was a native of Germany and 82 years of age.

              Mrs. George REEB
              Mariposa Gazette Sat. April 12, 1902
              (submitted by Tom Hilk)

Her many friends will be pained to learn of her death at Hornitos on Wednesday. Mrs. Reeb had been in poor health for a long time. She was among the most highly respected of Hornitos residents, and had lived there for more than a quarter of a century. A husband, four daughters and three sons are left to mourn her departure. They have the sympathy of many friends in their hour of sadness. The funeral was held at Hornitos Friday and a large number followed the remains to the grave.

Mariposa Gazette April 19, 1902

    Card of Thanks.
  
    We wish to express to the many friends our heartfelt thanks for the =20
   many kindly acts shown us during the sickness and for the sympathy given us
    atthe sad loss of wife, sister and mother.
  
    Geo. Reeb,
    Mrs. K. Kocher,
    Mrs. W. J. Morrison,
    Mrs. J. W. Collins,
    Mrs. B. E. Thurber,
    G.M., F. W. and Lena Reeb.

              REED, Henry
              February 17, 1894 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W Disbro)

In Mariposa, February 14th, 1894, Henry E. REED, a native of Mariposa County, California, aged 30 years.

Accidental Shooting.

                   Last Sunday, Constables David BERTKIN and Henry REED, were notified that a horse with saddle on, had been tied to a tree not to far from town, ever sense   the storm began on Friday. They went out and brought the animal in, and had it cared for. Ascertaining that the horse belonged to Will BOLTON, a half breed they started out to find the man, thinking he might be injured, or perhaps dead in the woods. They finally located him at LANDRUMS cabin, at Barley Field, near Colorado, and BERTKIN told him where his horse was, and that it would cost him $5 to get it out of the stable. BOLTON said he had no money, and asked   BERTKIN to advance him that amount on a pistol he had. This conversation occurred outside of LANDRUM's house while REED was sitting by the stove inside. BERTKIN took the pistol, (a 38 calibre), to examine it, and asked if it was loaded. He understood BOLTON to say no, and snapped it, when to his horror it was discharged, and he found he had shot his friend. The ball had passed through the wall which consisted of planks an inch thick, and then passing through REED'S two coats, vest and two shirts, penetrated his back, and lodged in his stomach. Word was brought to town, and as speedily as possible, Dr. RIED and a large number of Native Sons went to the assistance of the wounded man. He was brought into town that night, and every possible attention given him, but all in vain. He lived until Wednesday evening, when he passed quietly away.
                      Henry was a quiet, estimable man, a favorite with both old and young, and many tears of tender regret will fall over his untimely fate. His parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. REED of Coulterville, are among our oldest residents, and they, with the brothers and sisters of the deceased, have the sympathy of the community.

                       Much pity is felt by everyone for young BERTKIN, the innocent cause of the accident. The young men were devoted friends, ad BERTKIN is completely prostrated over the sad affair. Owing to the condition of the body, it was necessary to have the funeral take place at 4 o'clock Thursday evening. The services were under the auspices of the Native   Sons, and were rendered very solemn and impressive by their beautiful ritual.

                       The funeral occurring a day sooner than was expected, prevented many members of the Parlor from attending, but 49 warm hearted Sons followed the body of their brother to the grave.

              Death of John B. REED
              Aug. 11, 1877 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W Disbro)

This old and highly esteemed citizen of our county, died very suddenly at Coulterville on Aug 2d, 1877, from the effects of a contusion of the brain caused by a fall. Deceased was a native of Maine, 56 years old, came to the state at an early period, and lived for many years in Bear Valley of this county, where for many years he held the office of Justice of the Peace which office he held at Coulterville at the time of his death. He was at one time an efficient and useful member of the Subordinate Lodge, and the Encampment of Odd Fellows at Bear Valley, but was not affiliated with the order at the time of his death. Deceased was a unmarried, and leaves to morn his loss here, his brother James W. REED and family with whom he resided at the time of his death

HAROLD REESE

Mariposa Gazette, May 18, 1907
(submitted by Tom Hilk)

Death From Snake Bite Last Friday afternoon, May 10th Harold, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Reese of Cathey's Valley, was fatally bitten on the finger by a rattler. The boy was engaged in play in the yard near the house when bitten. It was not immediately known by the parents that the wound was caused by a snake bite, but when the hand began to swell, the great danger was realized, and medical aid was immediately summoned and everything possible was done to counteract the effects of the deadly poison and save the little fellow's life. All efforts were, however, unavailing, and after intense suffering, the little boy died the next day

REINSTEIN, Augusta
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