AH COW

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 4-15-1876

Suicide

Ah Cow, a Chinaman living at Virginiatown, who has been in bad health and out of his mind for some time, committed suicide on Wednesday night of last week by jumping into a well on Black Sam’s place near the Gold Hill mill. He was missed soon after and search made for him, but he was not found until Wednesday evening last. He had tied a large China pot over his head and shoulders and jumped into the well head first, the pot acting as a sinker and preventing him from turning in the well. The place where he was found was fully three-quarters of a mile from his house, and this distance he traveled in his bare feet. He had lived in that region for a long time and no cause of complaint is known against him. He was buried soon after being found. No inquest was held. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

AH YEE

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 7-15-1876

Sudden Death

A Chinaman named Ah Yee, who had been working for P. L. Ryan, cutting wood about a mile and a half west of Colfax, died very suddenly on the night of Monday, the 10^th. He had been at work all day and went to bed between seven and eight o’clock in the evening, apparently in as good health as usual. When Mr. Ryan went to call him in the morning about six o’clock, he found him dead. As he occupied a cabin by himself, just what caused his death or what time in the night he died must be a matter for conjecture. Coroner Swett was notified at once and held an inquest on the body when the above facts were developed. The verdict of the jury was that the deceased was a native of China, aged about 37 years, that he came to his death on the 11^th of July, 1876, in this county, by some cause unknown to the jury. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

ALERS, WILLIAMS

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 10-7-1876

Killed by a Cave

William Alers, a native of Germany and an old resident of the Forest Hill Divide, was killed near Paradise on the 27^th of last month. He was engaged in mining and at the time of the accident was picking under the edge of a low bank of gravel for the purpose of caving it down. His partner, who was at work a short distance off, noticed that a cave had taken place and going to the spot, found that Alers had been caught by the gravel and covered up. As the bank wasn’t more than six or seven feet high, it did not take him long to dig the unfortunate man out and finding him still alive, he called for assistance and removed him to his cabin. When first relieved, he was able to walk with the assistance of a man on each side to hold him up, but he soon failed and died in a few hours. His death seemed to be caused by severe internal injuries as he was not covered long enough to seriously endanger life, and no bones were broken. An inquest was held by Coroner Swett, and a verdict returned in accordance with the above fact. Deceased was 56 years old and leaves no family. He was buried the following day at Forest Hill. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

ANDREWS, KATE

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 4-29-1876

Death and Funeral of Miss Andrews

Last week we announced in a brief item that Miss Kate Andrews had closed her school at Yankee Jims and would return home on Saturday. That day her friends here learned that an illness which had been so trifling as to excite no apprehension had taken a serious turn, and they immediately went to see her, taking with them medical assistance. So rapid was the progress of her disease that they only reached her side in time to witness her death, which took place Sunday evening. Her remains were brought to Auburn for interment, reaching here Monday evening, and on Tuesday they were committed to the grave in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. King, were of an impressive character. They were held at the residence of the deceased’s brother, M. Andrews, Esq., from where the remains were borne to the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The Good Templars Lodge of Auburn, of which Miss Andrews was a member, attended the remains of their departed sister to the grave, and all the members of the Teachers’ Institute testified their appreciation of the worth of their former companion by adjourning and attending the funeral in a body. Miss Andrews had been a citizen of Auburn but a few years, but during her brief sojourn among us she had made many warm friends by the sterling worth of her character and her amiable disposition. She has suddenly been called away from a sphere of usefulness for which she was admirably fitted, but will live in the hearts of her friends long after her remains are mingled with the dust. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

ARCHER, THOMAS

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 5-13-1876

Found Dead

On Friday of last week, Thomas Archer of Ophir who has for a long time been engaged in chopping wood for Mr. John Hutchinson about four miles from Ophir, after eating a hearty dinner, went back to work saying that he intended to cord up that afternoon what he had chopped and split in the morning. Not returning for his supper, his comrades at the camp became alarmed, and search was made for him, resulting in finding him lying by his rank of wood cold in death. His face and neck were covered with blood, and it was at once surmised that he had met with foul play. He was conveyed to camp, and word sent to Coroner Swett who visited the scene on Saturday, accompanied by Dr. S. A. Denel. When his face was washed, however, it was discovered that the blood which had covered it was from innumerable bites of ants, his head having lain near a nest of these insects after his fall and they having feasted upon him. The washing left his head and face clean and free from bruise or abrasion, except that they were covered with numberless bright red spots indicating where the voracious little insects had been at work. A post mortem examination was held, and from all that could be discovered, the verdict of the jury was that he came to his death by heart disease. In one of the valves of his heart, a foreign, bony excrescence had formed, and this is set down as the immediate cause of his death. Mr. Archer was a native of Ohio and leaves a brother and son in that state. He has worked a long time at wood chopping in the neighborhood where he met his death and was generally respected by those who knew him. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

BARNES, WALTER

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 9-19-1928

Loomis Man Is Fatally Shot on a Hunting Trip – Walter Barnes Dies as Result of Shot in Hip in El Dorado County on Sunday

The death of Walter Barnes of Loomis, which occurred Sunday from a fatal shot which he received while deer hunting in El Dorado County, was a severe blow and shock to the whole community in which he was born and grew to manhood, as well as to many Roseville relatives and friends. He was at one time employed here by the Southern Pacific Co., but he has been working since as a mechanic for the county in the Placer County Garage at Auburn, and it was with his fellow employee and best friend, Howard Ashley, and two other friends that he went hunting in El Dorado County last Sunday. The four of them were shooting at the same animal when it was discovered that Barnes had been hit in the thigh by one of the bullets, presumably from Ashley’s gun. Ashley is prostrated over the deplorable accident. Barnes leaves a young wife and three small children, his own mother and his wife’s invalid mother, who made her home with the. Two brothers, Melvin and William of Loomis, and a married sister in Rocklin survive him. Other relatives are his aunt, Mrs. John H. Holt, Jr. of San Francisco; an uncle, Al Brown of Gerber; aunts by marriage, Mrs. Minnie Brown and Mrs. E. Birch of Roseville, and Mrs. Annie Barnes of Portola. He was a member of the Masonic and Woodmen lodges of Penryn. Funeral services were conducted from the Congregational Church of Loomis Tuesday at 2 PM. Burial was in the Roseville Cemetery.  [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

BOWEN, THOMAS

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 9-2-1876

Mining Accident at Bath

Thomas Bowen, a miner in the employ of S. B. Bart at Bath, came to his death last Tuesday afternoon in a shocking manner. He was working alone in a tunnel and was carrying a Hercules powder cartridge in his hand, together with a lighted candle, when the cartridge exploded, tearing off his hand and lacerating his breast frightfully. Recovering partially from the shock, he managed to come out of the tunnel and walked a distance of two hundred feet when he fell to the ground. He still had strength enough to call a boy who was near and send him for help, but never spoke again. Mr. Bowen was an old resident of Bath, a single man, and was respected by all who knew him. His age was about fifty years. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

BOWERMAN, RALPH B.

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 8-22-1928

Ralph B. Bowerman Found Dead in his Home Here Saturday – Native of Canada, Aged 66 Years; Brother of Mrs. C. H. Neely and Had Lived in this State 46 Years

Ralph P. Bowerman of Roseville was found dead in his home by his nephew, Arthur Neely, on Saturday morning when the Neelys returned home from a few days’ absence. He had apparently been dead two days. He was the brother of Mrs. C. H. Neely and lived in a cabin in the rear of her home. Mrs. Neely for the past few months has lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Neely, in Vallejo. Bowerman is also survived by a son, R. P. Bowerman, Jr. of Vallejo. The deceased was a native of Canada and was nearly sixty-six years old when he died. He had lived in California forty-six years. Funeral services were in charge of Broyer & Magner and were held in Nevada City Cemetery at 11 AM Monday, August 20. The body was laid beside those of his mother and father and his own daughter. Rev. Brooks of the Methodist Church of Nevada City read the services at the grave. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

BROWN, Mr.

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 4-15-1876

Killed on the Railroad

On Wednesday the railroad section men found the body of a man at Cascade, between Cisco and the Summit, who had evidently been killed by being run over by the cars during the night. He was finally recognized as a man named Brown, said to be a sailor who was making his way on foot and by the aid of such rides as he could snatch on the cars from Sacramento or San Francisco to Virginia City. His body was taken to Truckee where an inquest was held on Thursday. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

BUTLER, GEORGE W.

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 8-22-1928

George W. Butler Called by Death Sunday Evening – Well Known Business Man Will Be Laid to Rest this Forenoon

The news of the death of George W. Butler on Sunday evening was received by the people of Roseville and vicinity with deep sorrow. He passed away at the Joslin Sanitarium at Lincoln with his wife, daughters, and other close relatives at his bedside. He was sick about a month, suffering from a nervous breakdown. Funeral services will be conducted at the Broyer & Magner Chapel this (Wednesday) morning at 10 o’clock. Rev. T. H. Mee of the Methodist Church will deliver the sermon, and the Roseville Independent Order of Odd Fellow, of which the deceased was a member, will be in charge of the services. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Left to mourn his death are his widow, Mrs. Fairy Butler; and daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Neugebauer and Miss Hazel Butler; his mother, Mrs. Ida Butler; his sisters, Mrs. Ella Oliver of New Pine Creek, Oregon; Mrs. Mary Wiley of Eugene, Oregon; Mrs. Blanche Manuel of Yuba City; Mrs. Myrtle Hoffner of Roseville; and brother, Fred Butler of Roseville. William T. Butler, Sr. and George E. Butler are cousins of the deceased. George W. Butler was born April 27, 1883, at Antelope and has lived all his life at Antelope and Roseville. He was married to Miss Fairy Slater, also of this community, and two daughters, Dorothy and Hazel, were born to them. They have resided recently in a new home at 146 Nevada Avenue. For many years, he was associated with his cousin, Wm. T. Butler and son William, Jr. in Butler’s Market. About a year ago, he entered into partnership with W. F. Royer in the Sanitary Market on Vernon Street. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

DeFOREST, CHARLES

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 10-21-1876

Sudden Death

Charles DeForest, bar-keeper and clerk at the Empire Hotel, was found dead in his bed on Sunday morning. He has been suffering from disease of the heart but retired on Saturday evening as well as usual. Mr. DeForest was a native of Vermont and was about fifty years of age. He leaves no family except an adopted daughter, now married and living at Antioch. His remains were buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery Sunday afternoon. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

DOHERTY, PATRICK

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 10-21-1876

Brakeman Killed

Last Saturday a fatal accident occurred at Roseville to Patrick Doherty, brakeman of a freight train. He was walking on the roof of a car and happening to strike his foot against something was precipitated to the ground, alighting upon his head with such force and in such a position that his neck was broken, causing instant death. The remains were taken to Sacramento and buried on Monday. The deceased was an old railroad man having been employed for several years on the San Jose road before commencing work on the Central Pacific and was much thought of by his acquaintances. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

FINNAN or FINNIN, MARTIN

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 7-1-1876

Man Drowned

We are under obligations to Major Swett for the particulars of a sad occurrence at Rocklin Thursday afternoon by which Martin Finnan lost his life. Mr. Finnin, with two or three others, was taking a bath in one of the abandoned quarry holes that are numerous in Rocklin, and none of the party being good swimmers, Finnin, who was probably seized with cramp, was drowned. These holes are of small extent, but the water in them is deep; the one in which they were bathing having at least twenty feet of water in it. Finnin, who could swim a little, started to swim across the pool but when about half way across turned around to come back to his starting point when he was seen by the others to begin struggling as if he was sinking. One of the party got a board and, wading in on the rocks as far as he could, reached it to the drowning man, but the latter caught it so frantically as to snatch it from the grasp of his comrade. In a few moments he sunk and was not seen again until constructing a raft, his body was dragged up from the bottom of the pool. It seems strange that a man should be allowed to drown in a pool not twenty yards in width, in plain sight of three or four men, but none of them being good swimmers, they were afraid to venture to his assistance and in the excitement of the occasion, no one seemed able to devise any plan for his rescue. Finnin was a stranger at Rocklin, having only been there about a week. He came there from Folsom where he leaves a wife and four small children. He was a native of Ireland and was 42 years of age. Coroner Swett held an inquest on his remains, the facts elicited being substantially as above stated. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

[Submitter’s note: The surname was spelled two different ways within the article.]

FOSTER, Mrs.

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 9-19-1928

Mother of Mrs. E. L. Cooper Died in Ophir Sunday

Mrs. E. L. Cooper was called suddenly last Thursday morning to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. Foster, at Ophir. Mrs. Foster passed away Sunday morning, her death being caused from heart failure. She was past 70 years of age. She has resided for many years in the family home at Ophir, an unmarried son making his home with her. Several other children also survive here. Lloyd Cooper of Oakland, a nephew, attended the funeral, which was held Tuesday at 10 AM from the Auburn Catholic Church. Burial was in the Auburn Cemetery. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

FOSTER, ROBERT ARCHIE

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 9-26-1928

Robert Archie Foster

Funeral services for Robert Archie Foster were held at the Citrus Heights Friends Church Monday, September 24, 1928, at 1:30 PM. Rev. Blaine Bronner, pastor, read the service. Burial was in the Sylvan Cemetery. Broyer & Magner conducted the funeral. Robert Archie Foster was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, August 9, 1847. At an early age he moved to Haddan, Kansas, where he grew to manhood and was united in marriage with Henrietta F. Turnipseed. This union was blessed with six children, Margaret, Christopher, Walter, Ina Dell, Bessie, and Cecile. Mr. and Mrs. Foster came to California eight years ago and settled in Roseville. Five years ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the Friends Church at Sylvan, where a host of friends and relatives paid tribute to this beautiful union. Their love and devotion for each other was remarkably noted. His Christianity, cheery disposition, and personality were like a ray of light to all who knew him. He was ever ready to lend a helping hand and a kind word, which will long be remembered by many. After a lingering illness of several months, Mr. Foster passed away Saturday, September 22, at his home in the eastern part of the city. He was 81 years of age. He leaves to mourn his memory his aged wife, Henrietta, and four children, Mrs. Bessie Pletcher of Sacramento, Mrs. Cecile Magee of Los Angeles, Mrs. Ina Byfield of Rocklin, Walter Foster of Clinto, Oklahoma, and five grandchildren, Mazell Pletcher, Elmer, Lloyd, Kenneth, and Henrietta Byfield. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

FOX, ANNETTE nee ZUVER

Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 9-7-1928

Mrs. Carl Fox Passed Away Wednesday Night – Funeral Services Will Be Held Saturday Forenoon

Mrs. Annette Fox passed peacefully away at her home on Sierra Boulevard about midnight Wednesday, September 5, 1928, following an illness of many months’ duration. Funeral services will be held at the chapel of Broyer & Magner at 11 o’clock Saturday forenoon and will be conducted by Rev. W. R. Steelberg of Sacramento. Interment will be in the Roseville Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mrs. Fox was informed by her physician about two years ago that she was affected with cancer. Being an energetic woman of strong determination, she made a valiant fight for her life and was apparently winning until some months ago it became evident that she was waging a losing battle. She never gave up hope, however, until a few months ago. During her severe trial, she was a patient sufferer and ever maintained her cheerful disposition which was one of the outstanding traits of her character. Being the member of a family intensely devoted to one another, she kept her own suffering in the background and was ever anxious for the welfare of the other members of the family as well as her neighbors and friends. Mrs. Fox was a daughter of the late Joseph L. And Eva Florence Zuver, the father having preceded her in death on December 24, 1926. Besides her mother and husband, Carl Fox, she leaves to mourn her demise three brothers, Oren and Joseph Zuver of Richmond, and Merrill Zuver of Roseville, and two sisters, Mrs. S. H. Woods of Sacramento and Mrs. A. J. Schwestka of Roseville, and many friends who by her kindly deeds will hold her in loving remembrance. Mrs Fox was born in Sacramento fifty years ago and has lived in Roseville for about twenty years. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

FULLER, RICHARD

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 11-4-1876

Sudden Death

Richard Fuller, an old resident of this county, died suddenly in his wagon, near Emigrant Gap last Monday. He had been exposed to the weather and was thoroughly chilled, and being in feeble health, did not possess vitality sufficient to carry him through. He got out of his wagon and got a drink about an hour before he died. The remains were taken to Lincoln and buried. Mr. Fuller was one of the oldest residents of the county, having settled here about 1850. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

GIBSON, AGNES CATHERINE nee BRADY

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 8-29-1928

Roseville Loses One of its Highly Esteemed Women in the Death of Mrs. J. B. Gibson – Funeral Services this Forenoon at St. Rose’s Church

The many friends in Roseville of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gibson were inexpressibly shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Mrs. Gibson, which occurred at the Sisters Hospital in Sacramento at 10 o’clock on Sunday evening, August 26, 1928. Mrs. Gibson had been in poor health for several months and was apparently slowly improving. She became suddenly worse last Thursday and was rushed to the hospital where she underwent an operation for appendicitis on Saturday. Mr. Gibson was with her until Sunday evening, when he returned home, leaving her in apparently satisfactory condition, and was shocked upon receiving a message informing him that a turn for the worse had come. Funeral services for Mrs. Gibson will be held this (Wednesday) forenoon at 10 o’clock at St. Rose’s Church where Requiem Mass will be said by Rev. Fr. P. J. O’Sullivan. Interment will be in the Roseville IOOF Cemetery. Agnes Catherine Brady was born in Annapolis, Maryland, in December 1871 and lived there until she was united in marriage with J. B. Gibson twenty-five years ago. Mr. Gibson had come to California several years before and opened a law office in San Francisco. Following their marriage, they lived for some years in San Francisco, coming to Roseville soon after the railroad terminal was moved from Rocklin to this city. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson were closely identified with the progress of Roseville in its transition from a hamlet to a city. Mr. Gibson was Roseville’s first city attorney and has ever since served in that capacity. Mrs. Gibson became a member of the Women’s Improvement Club upon its organization in 1910 and held her membership continuously. Mrs. Gibson was a woman of remarkable charm and sweetness of character; full of sympathy for all and a living testimony of true, lovely womanhood, the personification of kindness and devotion to her husband and friends. The pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Gibson on Elefa Street was her chief delight and radiated genuine hospitality. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson were more than congenial in their companionship, and their devotion to each other was often commented upon by their friends. The sundering of these ties is a severe blow to the husband and also brings sorrow to many who prized her friendship. Beside her sorrowing husband, Mrs. Gibson is survived by six brothers, James, Ashley, Martin, Theodore, Walter, and Joseph Brady, and two sisters, Elizabeth Brady and Mrs. Anna Wilson, all living in Maryland. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

GILL, MARY nee PENMAN WEISMAN

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 9-26-1928

Pioneer Woman Called by Death Here Saturday – Funeral Services Held Monday for Mrs. Mary Gill Who Came to California in 1854 from Wisconsin

Mrs. Mary Gill passed from this life at her home, 223 Almond Street, Roseville, on Saturday, September 22, 1928, after a year of failing health that culminated in a week of suffering in which every medical skill and solicitous care were bestowed. On November 5, 1849, in the state of Wisconsin, Mary Gill, the daughter of George and Sarah Penman, was born. In company with her parents, she joined the caravan of the covered wagon in 1854 and came to California, locating in Plumas County where she derived her schooling and grew to young womanhood. In August 1867, she was united in marriage with Mr. William Weisman of Butte County, and after a short time she was bereft of her companion with two infants for whom to care. On May 4, 1870, she was happily married to John D. Gill with whom she journeyed until 1902 when he, too, was summoned, leaving a devoted widow and a large family to mourn her loss. The greater portion of her married life was spent in Ophir, Placer County, where she shared the deep sympathy and esteem of many friends. Five years later, she took up her residence in Roseville where the passing years have added an increasing number of those who claimed her fellowship and on whom the benediction of her good life rested. Amid all of her sorrow, trials, and hardships, she retained that steady poise and courage that instilled in others a desire to be better and brought honor to three succeeding generations. Quiet, reserved, and industrious, she added much to the happiness of others, while her beneficent and kindly nature brightened the lives of countless pilgrims of the pioneer and the modern eras. As a dutiful daughter, a thrifty homemaker, and loving mother, she served well her generation in a manner that those who knew her best will be glad to record in life’s best book of golden deeds. The following sons and daughters remain to bless the memory of one whose sacrificial spirit and service will ever be treasured: William Weisman of Westwood, George Weisman of Fresno, Edward Gill of Monterey, Robert Gill of Pittsburg, and Harry Gill of Roseville; Mrs. Katheryn Daly of San Francisco, Mrs. A. D. Piefer of Willows, and Mrs. Effie Mengers of Roseville; also seventeen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. With these, neighbors and friends join in revering the memory of one whose earthly mission came to a peaceful close on Saturday. Funeral services for Mrs. Gill were held from the chapel of Broyer & Magner on Monday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Thomas H. Mee, assisted by Mrs. Annie C. King, Mrs. M. C. Hewitt, Mrs. J. L. Boyer, Mrs. A. S. Teal, and Miss Mary Pasold, who sang “Lead, Kindly Light” and “God Be With You ‘Till We Meet Again.” The casket bearers were F. B. Rossi, J. E. Tulley, G. B. Craig, George H. Cirby, G. Del Dotto, and R. F. Watson. Interment was in the family plot in the Roseville Odd Fellows Cemetery. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

GREGORY, EDWARD F.

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 7-4-1928

Edward Gregory Meets his Death Monday Night When Fire Completely Destroys Gregory Home in Rocklin

The many friends in Roseville, Rocklin, and vicinity of the late Judge John H Gregory and family were greatly shocked and grieved to learn that the youngest son of the family, Edward Gregory, was burned to death in the Gregory home at Rocklin between 12 and 1 o’clock Monday night. Edward had spent the evening in Roseville and with two companions from Rocklin went home about 11 o’clock which was the last seen or him alive. The Gregory home was discovered to be on fire by Mr. Johnson, a near neighbor, who was awakened by the reflection of the flames shining in his bedroom window. When first seen by him, the house was completely enveloped in flames. He spread the alarm, and the volunteer fire department responded. The house and all of its contents were quickly destroyed. The body of Edward, burned beyond recognition, was taken from the ruins, and an investigation was started by Coroner C. B. Hislop, who will probably conduct the inquest today or tomorrow. Edward was between 24 and 25 years of age and was for several years and until a few months ago employed in the M. B. Johnson hardware and furniture store in this city. The mother, Mrs. John H. Gregory, was spending the night in the home of her daughter in Roseville and was prostrated with grief when she learned of the tragic death of her youngest son. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 7-6-1928

Funeral Services for Edward Gregory Are Held Yesterday

On January 16, 1904, in Rocklin, Placer County, California, Edward F. Gregory was born in a family of twelve children, all of whom grew to young manhood and womanhood except two girls who died in infancy, a sister passing away March 8, 1904, after reaching her majority. Being the youngest and having remained under the parental roof, his untimely demise has cast a weight of sorrow that only heavenly grace and time will mollify. After discontinuing his schooling in Rockton where he had always lived, he had been for some time in the employ of M. B. Johnson in Roseville, having previously served with the Dorman Furniture Company until that firm discontinued business. He responded to kindness and enjoyed the sociability of his friends who regarded him as naturally generous. Since the death of his father, the late Judge John H. Gregory, a month previous, he seemed much distracted, which caused no small concern on the part of his loved ones. While mystery shrouds the falling of his earthly tabernacle, the uncertainties of life are intensified as a mother’s faithful vigil bears unerring testimony. Tenderly caring for his every need for more than a score of advancing years, abundant is the consciousness of her dependence on the divine source of consolation. Besides his grief-stricken mother, he leaves the following brothers and sisters, John S. Gregory of San Francisco, Frank D. and Joseph H. of Roseville, and Nathan A. of Rocklin; Mrs. Lena Dias of Loomis, Mrs. Mable Sheehan of Rocklin, Mrs. Alma Coburn and Mrs. Susie Royer of Roseville, and numerous friends in Placer County. The solemn funeral services were held at Rocklin Thursday afternoon under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Lodge No. 337, of which the deceased was a member, assisted by Rev. T. H. Mee of Roseville. The pall bearers were E. Cecchettini, Sulo Hebuck, T. E. Nassi, A. Dolce, J. M. Kelley, and M. Dias. Interment was in the family plot in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Rocklin where many sympathizing friends assembled to lend consolation in an hour of deep grief that was hallowed by the unseen presence of One that abides always, and the fragrance of the floral tributes that speak the common language of the past and prophesy of the future. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

GWYNN, JOHN R.

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 4-29-1876

Death of an Old Resident

On Thursday last, April 27^th, Mr. John R. Gwynn, who has been lying ill for a long time, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Pole, in this place, aged 76 years. Mr. Gwynn was one of the pioneers of this state, having removed to this place from his native state, Maryland, in the fall of 1850. For a long time after his arrival here, he was engaged in the mercantile business at Millertown (then a lively mining camp) and at this place. In 1873 he retired from business and took up his residence with his daughter, Mrs. Pole, where he has lived ever since. He leaves behind him a large family of sons and daughters: Mr. William Gwynn, now a resident of Sacramento; Charles and Frank Gwynn, who reside in San Francisco; all of whom are well known and highly respected. The daughters are Mary, the oldest, now Mrs. Loving, residing near Millertown; Ellen, now Mrs. Pole, at Auburn; Jane, now Mrs. Norris, at Sacramento; Laura, wife of H. T. Holmes, at San Francisco; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Wilson, at Austin, Nevada. In all his intercourse with his fellow men during his long life, Mr. Gwynn had so conducted himself, both in his business and social relations, as to commend the respect and honor of all with whom he came in contact, and among our oldest residents his loss will be sincerely regretted. His funeral took place from his daughter’s residence yesterday at 3 o’clock, and he was followed to his tomb in the Odd Fellows Cemetery by all his sons and daughters and by a large concourse of friends. In his death the community has lost a good citizen and his family a kind, faithful, and indulgent parent. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

HAMILTON, OLIVE MAY

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 8-29-1928

Funeral Services for Rocklin Babe Held Here Last Sunday

Funeral services were held from the Broyer-Magner Chapel Sunday, August 26^th, for Olive May Hamilton, twenty-one months old baby of William and Thelma Hamilton. Rev. Paul B. Franklin of the Glad Tidings Tabernacle conducted the services. Interment was in the Sylvan Cemetery, and a large concourse of relatives and friends of the parents followed the remains to the grave. The little girl passed away at the Sisters Hospital in Sacramento on August 24^th. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

HIGH, GEORGE W.

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 9-5-1928

George W. High Called by Death at the Age of 71

After an illness extending over nearly twenty years, George W. High, a resident of Roseville since 1910, passed from this life at Auburn, California, Saturday, September 1, at the age of 71 years, 3 months, and 7 days. As a native of Woodland, California, he had attended school there and grew to young manhood. For five years he had lived in Arizona and Texas; returning to California, he had resided in Marysville for some time, but with failing health, he had traveled extensively throughout the United States. He was very well informed, being a great reader and student of human affairs. During his constant and intense suffering, he found comfort and diversion in wholesome literature, his example being an inspiration to others with less affliction to endure. His marriage with Miss Emma Maude Stork of El Paso, Texas, October 23, 1886, was blessed with one son, George W. High, Jr. of Roseville, besides whom he leaves one grandchildren, one brother, John Weaver of Woodland, and two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Deeds of Sebastopol and Mrs. Mary Miller of Winters. With these many friends join in kindly regard for one whose lot seemed unequal. As a tiller of the soil, he had been industrious while health was his, and later lent himself to such pursuits as his declining strength would permit. Possessed of courage, patience, and a splendid physique, he long withstood the storm and stress incident to his affliction. The termination of his earthly career came, therefore, as a grand release of a devoted husband, a loving brother and father whose many attributes made him a friend to man. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the chapel of Broyer & Magner, conducted by Rev. T. H. Mee, and Mrs. B. C. Knapp, Mrs. A. S. Teal, and Miss Mary Pasold sang “Rock of Ages” and The beautiful River.” The pallbearers were M. E. Reed, Joseph Guiodoth, Luther Coillett, J. G. Welch, Hector Lestello, and M. P. Ellerson. The interment was in the family plot in the Odd Fellows Cemetery where his companion was laid to rest in 1918, and where relatives and friends presented beautiful floral offerings that represented their love and esteem for one who endeavor was to help others. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

HUNTER, ROBERT

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 2-5-1876

Death of Robert Hunter

Robert Hunter, who suffered amputation of the leg about a week ago, died on Wednesday night. Mr. Hunter injured his leg some years ago in a mining shaft, and the bone, becoming diseased, it was found impossible to save the limb. Had it been removed sooner, there might have been a chance for his recovery, but the reduced condition in which the operation left him precluded any hope of his recovery. The leg was taken off a short distance below the knee and at that point seemed to be sound. Inflammation, however, set in and although every effort was made to save him, the patient sunk under the attack. Mr. Hunter was a single man, and so far as we know had no relatives in this vicinity. He came of a prominent Kentucky family, but he had little or no communication with them and consequently died among comparative strangers. His funeral took place at three o’clock on Thursday afternoon under the auspices of the Red Men, of which Order he was a member. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

INGERSOLL, MABLE BELLE nee FOUCHE

Sacramento Bee, 2-23-1994

Beloved mother and grandmother. Aged 74. In Penryn, CA on February 21, 1994. Born Belle Fouche in SD on March 11, 1919. Survived by son Robert and Susan Ingersoll of Pleasant Grove, daughter Elizabeth and Roger Sanchez of Newcastle, son Douglas and Deborah of Lincoln, grandson Scott Ingersoll of L.A., granddaughters Michel and Greg Meyer of Roseville, Kristen Ingersoll and Ashley Ingersoll, both of Lincoln. Preceeded in death by husband Robert Vern Ingersoll in 1984. Member of Horsey Lassie Ladies Club for 33 years, Sharp and Flats Organ Club for 15 years. Visitation on Thursday, February 24, 1994 from 3-7 PM, and services on Friday, February 25, 1994 at 10 AM, both at Sands Foothill Chapel, Loomis, CA. Burial Newcastle District Cemetery.   [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

LUCAS, EDWARD E.

Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 9-7-1928

Death of Edward E. Lucas Occurs in Sacramento Hospital Thursday

Edward E. Lucas passed away Thursday morning at the Sacramento Hospital following an operation for stomach trouble, the second one in the past seven months. He was quite well for about four months after his first operation but failed rapidly since that time. He was a member of a large family residing in the Enwood District of Roseville and is survived by his aged mother, “Grandma” Lucas, past 90 years of age. He is survived also by his widow; by his twin brother, Irvin E. Lucas; and two other brothers, Charles and James; by one sister, Harriett Joesink; and by a large number of nephews, nieces, grandnephews, and nieces. He never had any children of his own. He was past 60 years of age. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 o’clock PM on Saturday, September 8^th, from the chapel of Broyer & Magner. Rev. T. H. Mee will be the clergyman. Interment will be in the Roseville IOOF Cemetery. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

McKEEFER, THOMAS

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 8-5-1876

Sudden Death

Thomas McKeefer, who has been chopping wood for Mr. James Cardwell at the Summit House since the 28^th of June, died very suddenly on Sunday last while in the wash-room connected with the hotel. It appears that he had been complaining of not feeling well for some time but was still at work. He had gone into the wash-room with some other men when suddenly he fell upon the floor and began beating it with his head. The other men rushed to his assistance, but before anything could be done for him, he was dead, the whole affair occupying only about three minutes. Coroner Swett was notified and an inquest was held on Monday, the verdict of the jury being that he came to his death from some cause unknown to them. He was a native of the state of Ohio and aged 35 years. He formerly worked for Mr. G. W. Applegate. His remains were brought to Auburn and interred in the hospital burying ground. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

McNEER, WALTER

Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 7-27-1928

Walter McNeer Funeral Held Here Yesterday

The funeral of Walter McNeer was held at the Broyer & Magner Chapel on Thursday at 2:30 PM. Rev. A. J. Weaver of Citrus Heights conducted the services. Burial was in the Roseville Cemetery. Walter McNeer was born November 20, 1874, in West Virginia and lived there until he became 21 years of age, when he moved to Auburn, California, where he made his home for eighteen years. He became a member here of the Ancient Order of Foresters and continued an active member until his death. For the last eight years, he has been employed by the Southern Pacific Company as a carpenter and sign painter, and while thus employed at Truckee he met with an accident which caused his death a few days later in the Southern Pacific Hospital in San Francisco. He is survived by the following relatives: Fleming McNeer of Roseville; O. E. McNeer of Montrose, Colorado; Stewart E. McNeer of West Virginia; also Mrs. D. R. Hudleston and Mrs. R. L. Crotshin of West Virginia. The late James W. McNeer of Roseville, who passed away in May, was also a brother. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

MICHLER, JOHN

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 9-2-1876

Fatal Accident

Sunday evening last, just after dark, John Michler, a citizen of Colfax, was run over and killed by the train on the Narrow Gauge Railroad at that place. The train had left the depot and was running quite slowly when the engineer discovered a man walking on the track ahead of the engine. Supposing that he would step aside before being overtaken, speed was not slackened but the bell was rung, and that not having the desired effect, the whistle was blown. As he still paid no attention to the warnings, the engine was reversed and brakes set, but just at this moment the unfortunate man tripped and fell down. As he disappeared, the engineer and conductor jumped from the train, expecting to find him along side the track, but instead he was found under the engine, the train having stopped within five or six feet of where it first struck him. Life was entirely extinct. Mr. Michler leaves a wife and three children. It is some comfort to know that in their great loss they are comfortably provided for. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

PAGE, N. S.

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 10-14-1876

Death of an Old Resident

Dr. N. S. Page, a resident of this county since 1852, died at his residence in Rocklin at 4 o’clock Tuesday morning after an illness of but a few hours, having retired the previous evening in apparent good health. The Doctor was universally respected, and his loss will be sincerely regretted by a large number of friends and acquaintances. He was a native of the state of New York, and his age was forty-six years. The Rocklin Masonic Lodge, of which he was a member, took charge of the funeral obsequies and buried him on Wednesday with all the honors of the order. Quite a number of the brethren from Auburn attended the funeral.       [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

PETRA, JOSEPH

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 11-18-1876

Fatal Railroad Accident

On Sunday afternoon a brakeman named Joseph Petra, while coupling cars at Newcastle, was run over by a car, crushing his leg so terribly that amputation was rendered necessary. He was taken to the railroad hospital at Sacramento where his injured leg was amputated, but unable to rally from his wounds, he died early on Monday morning. He was a native of Wisconsin, aged twenty-four years. The Record-Union says, “Coroner Wick was notified and held an inquest, the verdict of the jury being that the death was accidental. They took occasion, however, to censure the engineer for not attending more closely to the signals given, one of the witnesses having testified that he signaled to stop just before the accident occurred, but that the signal was not obeyed, probably not having been seen. The deceased did not complain, in speaking of the accident to the other train men, that anyone was to blame.” [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

PITMAN, SYLVESTER C.

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 7-28-1876

A Most Singular Death

One of the most singular deaths that has transpired for this section for a long time occurred near Tamarack, about 28 miles west of Truckee last Saturday about 3:50 PM. Justice Hart received a dispatch from the conductor of train No. 9, stating that a man had been run over and killed near Tamarack, and on the arrival of the train in Truckee it was recognized as Sylvester C. Pitman, an old resident of Truckee. From the evidence adduced at the coroner’s inquest, the circumstances of his death, as near as could be found out, are as follows: Deceased left Truckee Saturday morning for his home in Dutch Flat. He went as far as Soda Springs Station on the train, at which place he got off, saying he was going in search of a cow that had strayed away from his home. He had a large coil of inch rope thrown over his shoulder. He was seen several times during the day between Soda Springs and Tamarack. The first section of No. 9 met him about the place he was killed. The head brakeman was standing on the pilot and as he did not make any attempt to get out of the way of the train, the signal of danger was given, and it was only when the train was within a few feet of him that he stepped to one side. In just fifteen minutes from that time, the second section came along. The engineer saw him when he was about 100 yards of him but thought it was the shadow of a post, but when he got within 50 feet of the object he saw, it was a man lying across the track. He called for brakes and both engineers reversed their engines and made superhuman efforts to stop the train but it was too late. The forward engine and tender passed over him and the trucks of the second before the train was brought to a stand still. He was cut in two across the chest and fearfully mangled. Four of the men who helped take him out swore positively before the coroner’s jury that he was tied to the rail, the rope passing over one shoulder around and under one arm and the rail, and that one strand of the rope had to be cut before he could be taken out. He was placed on the engine and brought to Truckee. The whole affair seems inexplicable. The fact that all the money he was known to have in his possession when he left Truckee was found on his person shows that if the deed was done by others, it was certainly not done for his money. There were also some wounds on his forehead which many believe could not have been made by the train, considering the position in which he lay, and it would appear impossible for a man to tie himself to the track in the manner he is described to have been laying. All sorts of theories are afloat, some thinking he attempted to get on the first section of No. 9, fell across the track in such a manner as to render him insensible. The engineers and firemen are all positive he was tied to the track, which would indicate that foul play had been committed. Two men were seen within 100 yards of the scene of the disaster, leaning against a post and looking toward the place where he was run over, and we would like to know their business there if they had any. The verdict of the coroner’s jury appears in another place. He was not known to have had any enemies, and we do not believe that any man living has the nerve to lie across the track and let a locomotive run over him without moving or making any signs of life if he is conscious. The whole affair is shrouded in mystery, and whether the real cause of his death was suicide, accidental, or foul play will probably never be known. Deceased was a member of Capitol Lodge IOOF at Sacramento, and immediately on the arrival of the body in town, he was taken in charge by the Order of this place. He was taken to Dutch Flat Sunday morning for burial where his family resides. – Truckee Republican [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

RIVERA, ADOLFO

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 6-27-1928

Victim of Shooting Here April 29 Died in Sacramento Last Week

Adolfo Rivera, who was found critically wounded on Vernon Street in this city on the night of April 29, died in a Sacramento hospital last week. Rivera had four bullet wounds and five knife wounds on his body. He was taken to the county hospital at Auburn where, after lingering for several weeks, he began to improve and left the hospital a few weeks ago against the advice of the physician. He collapsed on a Sacramento street. Following the shooting, Salvador and Rosario Cortez, brothers, were arrested, charged with assault with deadly weapon with intent to kill, and have since been held in the county jail. Their trial was set for the 25^th but has been postponed until August 1^st after the death of Rivera. Rivera seemed to have held but little feeling of vindictiveness against the Cortez brothers, and when he was asked if he thought they ought to be punished, he replied, “a little.” [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

RUSSELL, JOHN P.

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 9-2-1876

Knocked Over by a Blast

Saturday afternoon, John P. Russell was fatally injured by a blast. The workmen on the American River ditch near Lyon’s Bridge fired a shot, and Russell, who was at least two hundred yards from the spot, was struck in the forehead by a large piece of rock. The skull was shattered and probably a dozen pieces, large and small, were driven into the wound, injuring the brain and completely destroying consciousness. Dr. Shackleton was called and gave the injured man all the relief possible, but the nature of the wound leaves little or no hope of recovery. On Thursday he was alive but still unconscious. Mr. Russell is a man of sixty-five or seventy years of age and was well known in this community.

[Submitter’s note: Mr. Russell died later this day, Sept. 2.] [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

SCHELLHOUSE, JOHN M.

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 9-26-1928

J. M. Schellhous Called by Death Here Suddenly – Age 67 Years – Funeral Held Monday Afternoon

The community was saddened Saturday by the sudden passing from this life of John M Schellhous, well known and highly esteemed rancher and son of one of the oldest pioneer families of Roseville and Placer County. Mr. Schellhous retired at his usual hour Friday night, apparently in his usual good health, and was found dead in bed Saturday morning, September 22, 1928, by his daughter, Mrs. Doris Howard. Mr. Schellhous was a son of Martin Andrew and Caroline Ferris Schellhous, who crossed the plains from Michigan in 1852. John M. Schellhous was one of a family of eleven children, ten of whom lived to reach manhood and womanhood. The parents of Mr. Schellhous were among the most successful of the early ranchers in this vicinity, accumulating a large acreage of land near Roseville, now owned by their descendants. John M. Schellhous was born on this ranch on December 6, 1861. He attended the district school and grew to manhood on the home farm. His father passing away in 1873, he assisted his widowed mother in carrying on the ranch. He was united in marriage in 1892 with Miss Jennie Harris, a native of Canada, who came here with her parents. To them were born seven children. One son, Erwin J., was united in marriage with Miss Helen Cushman of Roseville. He passed away during the influenza epidemic in 1919, leaving one son, Erwin. The other children are Mrs. Nina Leicher, Mrs. Doris Howard, Mrs. Florence Sawtell, Howard Jack, Hubert and Miss Ellen Schellhous. Mrs. Schellhous passed away in 1910. After his marriage, Mr. Schellhous bought his first forty acres of land and afterward increased it to eighty acres. The whole of this he planted to orchard and vineyard and brought under a high state of cultivation, making it one of the most productive ranches in this vicinity. Here the devoted father reared his family of splendid sons and daughters, giving them all possible educational advantages. Mr. Schellhous was of a very genial nature, which won him many stanch friends; the personification of kindness and generosity in his home life, for which traits his loved ones will every revere his memory and which are worthy of emulation. He always did by others as he would have done by himself. He was a neighbor well worthy to be so called. Besides those named above, Mr. Schellhous is survived by five brothers, George C., Martin A., Loren F., Edwin J., Earl, and three sisters, Mrs. Stella Sawtell, Mrs. Annie Haines of Modesto, and Miss Carrie Schellhous. Simple funeral services, as he would have wished, were held for Mr. Schellhous under Christian Science auspices from the First Methodist Church at 2 o’clock PM on Monday. Mrs. Roberts was the reader and Mrs. C. H. Parroti sang. The church was filled to capacity with the large concourse of friends who came to pay tribute of love to one who was held in high esteem by one and all. The casket bearers were A. B. McRae, W. S. Perry, J. H. Herring, M. C. Hellar, J. P. Thorell, and E. C. Bedell. Interment was in the Roseville Odd Fellows Cemetery. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

SMETHURST, DELLA ROSE nee McCREARY CLEVELAND

Roseville Tribune and Register, Friday, 6-29-1928

Obituary – Della Rose Smethurst

On October 24, 1875, in the city of Marysville, California, Della Rose Smethurst was born, and there grew to young womanhood. After completing her education, she moved to Sacramento where she was united in marriage with Mr. Richard Cleveland, who was called from this life many years ago. In 1908 she was joined in marriage with Mr. C. W. Smethurst of Sacramento, and in 1915 this devoted couple took up their residence in Roseville which had since been her home. Her neighborly nature found expression in many ways that lent happiness to others. For several years, her health had been impaired, necessitating confinement to her home for five years during which every loving attention and the best medical skill were bestowed. Amid all of her trial, she sustained a remarkable fortitude while she calmly confided in her God, whose word she found more precious with the passing days. Her thoughtful interest in others and her loving solicitude for their welfare were given in large measure, and the memory of her devotion offers much consolation. Released from the anxieties and cares of this life, she passed peacefully away from the family abode on Placer Street, Roseville, Monday, June 25, 1928. Besides her devoted husband and mother, Mrs. Dow Andrews of Sacramento, and son, Guy Stanley Cleveland of Sacramento, she leaves three grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters: Frank McCreary of Valley Springs, Calif.; Vinal McCreary, Bridgeport, Conn.; Vandy McCreary, Sacramento; Mrs. Jerry Monahan of Dixon, Calif.; also many friends she had made along life’s pathway of half a century. As an esteemed member of the Ladies Society to the B. of L.F. and E., she prized the association of those with whom she came in contact and whose circle she enriched by her faithful adherence to the ideals of the organization. It was under their auspices the impressive funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon from the chapel of Broyer & Magner, with Rev. T. H. Mee assisting, with Mrs. D. W. Parker, Mrs. A. S. Teal, Mrs. J. L. Boyer, Mrs. A. L. Phelps and Miss Mary Pasold singing “Rock of Ages” and “Some Time We Will Understand,” accompanied by Mrs. A. E. Stewart. Interment was in the Sylvan Cemetery where a large concourse of friends assembled with many choice floral offerings as an evident token of the love and esteem in which this loyal daughter, devoted wife, and mother was held by all who knew her. The pallbearers were Messrs. J. J. Hayes, F. Knudsen, R. Rasmussen, L. McRae, J. DeReemer, and H. E. Brown. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

SMITH, JULIA nee TRAVER

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 8-22-1928

Funeral Services for Mrs. Julia Smith Here Sunday

The funeral of Mrs. Julia Smith was held at the Broyer & Mahner Chapel Sunday afternoon. The services were under the auspices of the Seventh Day Adventists, and a reader from Lodi was present to conduct them. Burial took place in the Rocklin Cemetery where the husband of the deceased was buried nineteen years ago. Mrs. Smith died at her home in Chico at the age of 80 years, 8 months. She was the mother of Reuben D. Smith of Roseville and Albert Smith of Sacramento. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

SWINDELL, CAROLYN EMILY nee GAIBRATH

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 7-4-1928

Loving Tribute Paid by Many Friends to Mrs. John R. Swindell When Funeral Services Are Held for her Last Saturday – Final Summons Comes After Brief Illness

Following a brief illness, the final summons to the great beyond for Mrs. John R. Swindell came at her home in Roseville about 5 o’clock on Thursday, June 28, 1928, bringing sorrow to many hearts, while remembrance of her good deeds will be treasured by those in different walks of life where she was ever at home. Amid a bower of choice floral offerings, the largely attended funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the chapel of Broyer & Mahner in Roseville with Rev. T. H. Mee in charge, and Mrs. J. L. Boyer accompanying Mrs. B. C. Knapp who sang “Rock of Ages” and “The Lord Is My Shepherd.” The members of the Improvement Club assembled as a body. The pallbearers were William Haman, R. R. Thomas, H. T. Miller, J. H. Vaughn, Frank Madison, and H. E. Dunwoody. Interment was in East Lawn Mausoleum in Sacramento. Carolyn Emily Galbrath Swindell was born on November 25, 1884, in Simco, Ontario, Canada, where she grew to young womanhood. On June 20, 1903, she was happily united in marriage with John R. Swindell. In coming to the United States, they had lived in Cleveland, Ohio, and in 1911 went to Kansas where they remained some time. Moving westward for a short period, they had been in Michigan, Idaho, and Nevada. In 1916 they came to California and in 1921 to Roseville, Placer County, which had since been their home. Here as in the other places where she had lived, she took an active part in public matters, giving of her time even beyond her strength. In the Roseville Women’s Improvement Club, her wise counsel, her friendly consideration, and her untiring energy added much to the advancement of the organization. It was not until recently that she found it necessary to relinquish her task, and even her loved ones did not realize the approaching end of her earthly labor. As this became evident early in the week, everything known to the medical world was done for her relief, while loving hands tenderly cared for her who had ever been mindful of others, contributing untold good on behalf of the needy. Taking a deep interest in her home, she was ever alert in enriching its comforts, while her queenly manner was as natural as it was sincere. Besides her bereaved companion and daughter, Mrs. J. J. Brennan, Jr. of Loomis; and brothers, Frank Galbrath of Ridgeway, Ontario; and Edward Galbrath of Cleveland, Ohio; and Mrs. Ella Shepherd of Saint Francis, Ontario she leaves a host of friends whose lives are richer for having known and loved her. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

WAGGONER, GEORGE

Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 10-28-1876

Sudden Death

George Waggoner was found dead on the porch of his cabin near the Auburn gravel mine Thursday morning. Mr. Waggoner has been suffering from consumption for some time and was in the County Hospital till recently but tired of the inactivity or thinking himself better, he left without the physician’s permission, and taking up his abode in the cabin above mentioned, went to chopping wood. No one lived with him, but near neighbors saw him about as usual on Wednesday evening. Thursday morning he was discovered lying on the porch in his night clothes dead. An examination showed that he had died from bleeding of the lungs. A basin by the head of his bed was nearly filled with blood, a stream of blood marked his way from his bed to the door, and where he lay, a pool of blood showed how his life had ebbed away. Mr. Waggoner was a single man and leaves no relatives that we know of. His remains were taken charge of by Coroner Swett who, upon examination, found the facts as above stated and gave the body a decent burial. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik]

WAGONER, ROY LESTER

Roseville Tribune and Register, Wednesday, 8-29-1928

Roy Wagoner Home Saddened by Death of Three-Weeks-Old Son Last Saturday

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Wagoner on Twin Oaks Avenue was saddened on Saturday, August 25, when their infant Lester was taken at the age of three weeks after a very brief illness. The funeral services were held at the Sylvan Cemetery Sunday afternoon, directed by Broyer & Mahner, Rev. T. H. Mee offering words of comfort on behalf of the bereaved parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wagoner and Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lovell and nine brothers and sisters of Roseville. Mrs. M. C. Hewett, Mrs. T. H. Mee, Mrs. Helen Ridgeway, and Miss Mary Pasold sang selected hymns as friends assembled in sympathy and consolation. [Submitted for Genealogy Trails by Kathie Marynik].lhnhy

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Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 2-5-1876

DIED.

At County Hospital, Jan, 24^th, Nicholas Smith, aged 45 years.

At Sacramento, Jan. 30^th, Peter McDermitt. – Peter McDermitt, a former resident of Auburn, died in Sacramento on Sunday last. The remains were brought here for interment. The funeral took place on Thursday. Mrs. McDermitt and family will return to Auburn and make it their home.

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Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 5-13-1876

DIED.

In Auburn, on May 1^st, 1876, Mrs. Mary Alderson, wife of R. S. Alderson, aged __ years.

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Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 9-2-1876

DIED.

At Ophir, August 22^nd, George Knight, a native of the state of New York, in the 66^th year of his age.

At the residence of her parents, near Auburn, August 28^th, Katie Maber, aged 18 years.

At Newcastle, August 29^th, Mrs. Phebe Merrill, a native of New York, aged 84 years.

At Ophir, August 30^th, Mrs. Elizabeth Converse, aged 44 years.

At Lyon’s Bridge, September 1, John P. Russel.

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Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 10-21-1876

DIED.

At Iowa Hill, October 13^th, Mrs. Jane Sharrett.

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Placer Weekly Argus (Auburn), Saturday, 11-4-1876

DIED.

At the County Hospital, Tuesday morning, 28^th, Robert Hayden, aged 45 years, native of Alabama.

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