Alameda County, California Death Notices and Listings

Chicago City Directory listings submitted by K. Torp from the transcription on our Cook County website

Brock, John A., - Listed in the 1843 Chicago City Directory: clerk, James E. Bishop, bds James T. Durant [died. Livermore, Cal., 1887.]

Brewer, John H.
PIONEER OAKLAND ATTORNEY IS DEAD
John H. Brewer Passes Away After Long Life of Activity

In the death of John H. Brewer last night at his home, 770 Kingston avenue, the community loses one of its oldest lawyers and pioneers of the profession in this vicinity. The dead man came to San Francisco in 1854 and commenced the practice of his chosen profession. In 1864 he made his home in Oakland, where he resided until the time of his death In 1890 he removed his law office to this city, retiring from active practice ten years ago.
Brewer was a graduate of Yale University with the class of ’50, being a member of the Psi Upsilon and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. In the early days he served on the board of education in Oakland and San Francisco. Besides his widow the deceased leaves three daughters, Mrs. M.B. Fowler, Pasadena; Miss Annie W., a teacher in the Oakland high school and Miss Henrietta.
Brower was 85 years of age and his death come only eight weeks following that of his son, John A. Brewer, the law lecturer and graduate of the University of California. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. from the family home.
Death was due to old age.

[Oakland Tribune, February 11, 1911, Submitted by Shauna Williams]

Davis, Tallesen
In this city, April 6, 1908, Tallesen, beloved husband of Mary A. Davis and father of John T., Charles and Harried Davis and Mrs. Bussford, a native of Wales, aged 56 years. (Redding papers please copy.)

[Oakland Tribune, April 7, 1908, submitted by Shauna Williams]

Grant, James - Listed in the 1843 Chicago City Directory: lawyer, died, Oakland, Cal., Mar. 14, 1891, aged 78.

Hoisington, Jasper A. - Listed in the 1843 Chicago City Directory: bookbinder, 35 Clark, bds Ariel Bowman [died, Oakland, Cal., March 25, 1895, aged 94.]

Hugunin, Edward - Listed in the 1843 Chicago City Directory: [died, Oakland, Cal., March 17, 1878, aged 64. ]

Johnson, John
John Johnson a native of Ireland, aged eighty-four years died to-day at his residence, 591 Eighteenth street. He had resided in this city for about twenty years. He leaves a family of grown children. The funeral will be held on Monday.

[Oakland Tribune, Feb. 17, 1905, submitted by Shauna Williams]

Kempsey, Robert
Hurt 2 Years Ago; He Dies Today.
Robert Kempsey, a miner who sustained a broken back two years ago died to day at Pabiola Hospital where he has been an inmate for the last two months. His remains will be forwarded to Butte County for interment.

[Oakland Tribune, Feb. 17, 1905, submitted by Shauna Williams]

Kimball, Harlow - Listed in the 1843 Chicago City Directory: res 71 Monroe near State [died, Oakland, Cal., August 25, 1881, aged 78.]

Marshall, Alice
At Alameda County infirmary, April 6, 1908, Alice Marshall, a native of California, aged 40 years 1 month and 26 days.

[Oakland Tribune, April 7, 1908, submitted by Shauna Williams]

Pearsons, Hiram - Listed in the 1843 Chicago City Directory: speculator, bds Tremont House [died, Almeda, Cal, August 11, 1868. aged 57]

Stuart, Mary
-In this city, April 6, 1908, Miss Mary Stuart, sister of Nellie and Rose Stuart, sister of Nellie and Rose Stuart, a native of California, aged 41 years, 4 months and 28 days. Friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral services tomorrow (Wednesday), April 8, at 11 a.m., at her late home, --- Milton street, Oakland.

[Oakland Tribune, April 7, 1908, submitted by Shauna Williams]

Tupper, Chester - Listed in the 1843 Chicago City Directory: housemover, res 88 Washington [died, Brooklin, Almeda Co., Cal., Jan. 4, 1861, aged 64]

Ware, Lelia
Mrs. Lelia Ware Given Last Rites
Mrs. Lelia Luella Ware closed her eyes in death at her home on South Garden avenue Tuesday morning, greatly mourned by the many who knew her. A native of Michigan, she had been a resident of Hayward for about three years. She was the widow of the late Oscar Ware.
The Rev. George G. Saywell, minister of the Methodist church, officiated in funeral services held at the Sorensen Brothers' mortuary Wednesday afternoon, after which the body was sent to Lewiston, Idaho for burial. She is survived by seven daughters- Mrs. E.B. McArthur and Mrs. D. A. Allen of Hayward, Mrs. G. Ellis of Vale, Oregon, Mrs. O.R. Denny of Clarkston, Washington, Mrs. William Eastman of Nez Perce, Idaho, Mrs. William Fisher of Republic, Kansas and Mrs. J.W. Hess of Santa Ana. Her son, the late W.L. Ware died but 10 days ago.

[Hayward Review, Hayward California Sept. 5, 1929, submitted by Shauna Williams]

Died-Dalmas-In North Berkeley, Cal., May 19, 1896, infant son of J.K. and Jeannette L. Dalmas.

May 20, 1896 Oakland Tribune, Oakland California

Died-Reeve-In San Leandro, May 19, 1896, George F. Reeve, a native of New York, aged 71 years 9 months and 11 days.

May 20, 1896 Oakland Tribune, Oakland California

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