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Obituaries for Harney County, Oregon
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Caldwell, Ed Word was received in this city Wednesday of the death of Ed Caldwell at the home of P. S. Noyer in the north part of the county. He was well known in this city and at Burns. He had been in poor health for several years. His home from the time he was twelve years of age until he grew to manhood was with Mr. and Mrs. Newt Livingston. Ed has many friends in Grant county who will regret to hear of his death. - Canyon City Eagle The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, January 20, 1906 Contributed by The History of Today |
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Gladys A phone message from Lawen announces the death of the seven-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Thompson last night at 7:30 o'clock from scarlet fever. All the other children are suffering from the fever, two of them in a serious condition. The little one will be burried at Saddle Butte. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved family. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, January 20, 1906 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Merritt, Elizabeth Resolutions Of Condolence We are taught to believe that the allotted time of a human life is three score and ten years; and when that period is exceeded and death naturally ensues one can well exclaim “O grave where is thy victory? O death where is thy sting,” and, although mourning the passing of a beautiful life after upwards of seventy seven years of usefullness; we must feel, there was no victory for the grave nor sting in the death of such an one; and Whereas, at Burns, Oregon, on the 10th day of December 1905 at the home of her loving and affectionate son, J. M. Merritt our beloved sister Elizabeth Merritt passed away after a very brief illness aged 77 years months and days therefore be it. Resolved: That in the death of Sister Elizabeth Merritt. Burns Chapter No. 40 O.E. Star has lost a member whose silver looks and loving looks will be remembered and cherished as a fond recollection of beauty in age. Resolved: That in the death of Elizabeth Merritt her family has lost a loving, affectionate and exemplary mother and grandmother, and her neighbors, a sweet companionable old friend. Resolved that this chapter extend to the bereaved family of the deceased its most sincere and earnest sympathy. Resolved that these resolutions be spread upon the records of this chapter and a copy prepared and sent to J. M. Merritt son of the deceased and copies be furnished each of the newspapers of Burns for publication. Most respectfully submitted this 22 day of January A.D. 1906 Clara A. Marden Esther Schwartz Wm. Miller The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, January 27, 1906 Contributed by The History of Today |
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Lura Mrs. Pearson Dead Mrs. Lura D. Pearson died at the home of her son six miles south of Burns on Wednesday evening. She had been a sufferer with paralysis for more than a year last past and which caused her death. She was 71 years, 5 months and 25 days of age, a native of Indiana and had lived in Harney County for the past 18 years with the exception of about two years spent in Douglass County. Her husband Alfred Pearson died in Harney County 8 years ago; they were married 50 years ago last March; Six children survive her; J. E., Alpha and Mrs. Guy Shafer who reside near Burns; R. B. Pearson of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, Mrs. J. R. Lewis and Mrs. W. H. Mayfield, both of Wasco County, Oregon. The funeral was held Thursday morning the services being conducted by Rev. Beebe of the Baptist Church. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, August 9, 1913 Contributed by The History of Today |
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W. E. W. E. Alberson, who founded the town of Alberson, Harney county, Oregon, died at Payette, Idaho, Thursday morning, Feb. 6, and the remains are being taken today to Alberson for burial. – Vale Enterprise The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, February 15, 1913 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Black, Infant Son The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Black died the fore part of the week and was buried Wednesday. The little one was but six days old. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, February 15, 1913 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Withers, Christiana Esteemed Lady Passes Away Mrs. Harry Withers died at her home near Harney last Sunday morning from heart trouble. Mrs. Withers had a baby daughter born to her on September 25 and following the birth of the little one she did not recover as rapidly as she should but had improved sufficiently to leave the hospital some time before her death and return to her home. She developed heart trouble and before her husband had time to get her to a lower altitude she died. Mrs. Withers was formerly Miss Christiana Irene Gorrie and was born in Springfield in this state on June 25th, 1885. She was married to Harry Withers on September 4, 1912 and about five years ago they returned to Mr. Wither’s boyhood home near Harney to make their permanent home. Two children were born to them, Harry Jr., aged five and Jeannine M. born on September 25, last. In addition to her husband and little ones, Mrs. Withers is survived by her parents at Springfield and four sisters and four brothers The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, December 18, 1920 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Robertson, Joseph Early Pioneer Who Fought In Indian Wars BURNS, Or., Sept. 17 – (Special) – Mr. Joseph Robertson, a pioneer of 1853, died at his farm near Drewsey, Harney County, Oregon, August 26. He was born in Scotland in 1829, but in 1848 by sailing vessel came to the United States, landing at New Orleans. In 1853 he crossed the Rockies with oxteam and settled in Jackson County, wherein 1857 he married Miss Druscilla E. McAtee and engaged in farming and stockraising until 1862, when he started for the Salmon River mines, but turning aside he landed in the John Day Valley and Canyon City mines, and there engaged in mining and later in stockraising near what is now the town of Mount Vernon, which place he named. He fought in the Rogue River war and in the Snake and Bannock war of 1878 took an active part in guarding the settlements of the John Day Valley from the ravages of the red man. In 1878, after the outbreak of that war, he removed his livestock to Otis Valley, where he continued to carry on such business until his death. His widow, Mrs. D. E. Robertson, two sons, John A. and William A., and five daughters, Mrs. H. E. Thompson, Mrs. C. W. McClain, Mrs. J. A. Daly and Misses Lena and Gussie Robertson, survive him. The pioneer was a man whose life was an example of honesty and fair dealing, whose word was as good as his bond, and whose enterprise in business and educational matters ranged among the highest. [photo] The Sunday Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Sunday, September 18, 1904 Contributed by Jim Dezotell |
| Wright, Unknown An 18-year-old youth named Wright died recently on Soldier Creek, in Harney County, of smallpox. The Morning Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Thursday, July 26, 1900 Contributed by Jim Dezotell |
| Ferrigan, Peter Died – At the Burns Sanatorium on Wednesday, Jan. 29, P. J. Ferrigan, aged 43 years. Deceased had been brought up from the Narrows section some ten days before suffering from pneumonia and it was also found he had heart disease. It had been intended to take him to Portland at once for special treatment but he died before the preparations were made to remove him. He was unmarried and had no relatives in this section. The funeral was held yesterday from the Catholic church. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, February 1, 1913 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Clark, L. L. L. L. Clark died at the Burns Sanatorium last Tuesday and was buried the following day. Mr. Clark was 84 years old and had resided in this section for many years. He formerly owned a good ranch and some stock near Narrows but had lost his property through not being able to look after his business as it should have been owing to his advanced years. He had no relatives in this part of the country that is known of. He was a good hearted old man who tried to treat everyone right and had many friends. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, January 11, 1913 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Lewis, Arrena “Grandma” Lewis Dead “Grandma” Lewis, mother of M. L. Lewis, passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richardson in this city Thursday evening aged 86 years. She had been in her usual health up to Wednesday morning when she was stricken with apoplexy and never regained consciousness. She passed away peacefully. “Grandma” Lewis had many friends in this city and was highly respected. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. C. W. Holloman this afternoon at the Richardson home and interment will be made in the Burns cemetery beside her husband. Arrena Lewis was born in Rockingham County, N. C. Aug. 14, 1824. Soon after marriage she moved to Patrick County, Va. Where her home was until coming west, which was in 1892 to Palouse City, Wash and to Burns in 1895. Eleven children in all, seven of whom are living: A. J. Lewis, in W. Va., Mrs. W. T. Massey, Mrs. W. D. Anglin and T. W. Lewis, near the old home in Patrick County, Va. W. K. Lewis and R. M. Lewis of Palouse City, Wash. And M. L. of burns, 48 grand children and 36 great grandchildren as far as known now all living. Her husband, D. M. Lewis died in Burns Dec. 1897 when 83 years of age. Two brothers and one sister, Andrew and W. B. Clifton and Mrs. F. M. Smith, survive and live in Va. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, September 10, 1910 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Dixon, Harvey Harvey Dixon, one of the highly respected pioneer stockmen of this vicinity, died at his home near Burns this morning after a brief illness. He was one of the sturdy pioneers of this section, having moved to this vicinity in 1883. He is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Whiting and Mrs. Thos. Baker, both of whom live near the family home. At the time of going to press we had not learned when the funeral will be held. Obituary next week. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, May 25, 1912 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Dixon, Harvey Harvey Dixon Brief mention was made in our last issue of the death of Harvey Dixon, who passed away at his home near this city last Saturday morning. The writer had known Mr. Dixon since he came to this section with his estimable family almost 30 years ago, and shard his friendship with many other pioneer people who found him a good, upright neighbor. Mr. Dixon was born in Illinois December 25, 1838 and crossed the plains to Oregon with an ox team in 1852, later going to California where he worked at mining for a time. After the Indian war, in which he participated, Mr. Dixon again settled in this state near the mouth of Rogue River. In 1861 he removed to Walla Walla, Wash., and conducted a pack train to British Columbia, Lewiston, Canyon City and other interior points. He was married to Miss Mary E. Demaris in 1868, came to Prineville in 1873 and to this place in 1883. Although quite advanced in years, Mr. Dixon was a very active, hard-working man up to a short time before his death, which was caused from Bright’s disease. He is survived by his wife and two daughter, Mrs. Frank Whiting and Mrs. Thos. Baker, all of whom have the sincere sympathy of this neighborhood. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the family home, the services being conducted by Rev. Dr. Babbage of the Presbyterian church. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, June 1, 1912 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Porter, Carl The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Porter died Thursday night and was buried yesterday. The little one was but two days old. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, January 9, 1909 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Heinz, Mary J. J. Heinz came up Wednesday with the remains of his late wife. She had been buried near Saddle Butte but Mr. Heinz brought her up and placed her in the Burns cemetery where she had a daughter buried. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, January 9, 1909 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Jerro, Harry Died – Harry Jerro, a young man twenty-four years of age, died at the hospital in Burns, at one o’clock on the morning of Jan. 5th, of tuberculosis; and was buried in the Burns cemetery Jan. 6th. Services were conducted by Rev. A. J. Irwin at the cemetery. Mr. Jerro came to Harney county in Aug. of 1908 and made his home until recently with Mr. Loyd Culp east of Burns. The young man leaves relatives, living in Portland to mourn his untimely death. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, January 9, 1909 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Farnsworth, Lydia Died- Near Narrows, Nov. 7, Mrs. Farnsworth, an aged lady who has been ill for sometime. We have not been able to get any particulars of her death. The funeral will be held at the Burns cemetery some time today, the exact hour not having yet been set. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, November 8, 1913 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Dunn, Martha The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dunn, aged two years, died at the family home near Narrows on Sunday and was buried in the Burns cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Babbage of the Presbyterian church conducting the funeral service at the grave. We did not learn the cause of death. The bereaved parents and relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, January 25, 1913 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Smith, Ruth Little Daughter of Russell K. Smith Scalded To Death Fatally scalded by falling in boiling water, little Ruth Smith, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell E. Smith, died Wednesday morning at six o’clock at St. Joseph’s hospital in this city. Mrs. Smith had just lifted the vessel of boiling water from the stove at her home Tuesday forenoon, when little Ruth, running backwards, fell into the scalding liquid. She was rushed at once to the hospital, but her injuries were so severe that nothing could be done to assist her. Funeral services were held at the G. W. Clevenger residence on Thursday. Judge William Farre spoke a few words of consolation to the bereaved parents and friends, and a quartet of girls from the high school sang. Reverend Father O’Conner read the service at the cemetery, and the high school quartette again rendered selections. The sympathies of the entire community go out to the grief stricken parents and relatives in their bereavement. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, November 20, 1920 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Harper, Lottie Died – The sad intelligence has been received of the death of Mrs. Lottie E. Harper, wife of J. H. Harper, on September 27, at Tacoma, Wash. The Harpers formerly lived at Narrows. They were married in this city and deceased was well known to the people of Burns and Harney county. She was the second daughter of Capt. And Mrs. A. W. Gowan of this place. She leaves three children and her husband to mourn her. Bereaved relatives in this city have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, October 16, 1920 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Stephens, Thomas Thos. W. Stephens Is Dead The old time sport and good fellow who is so well remembered by old time citizens of Burns, Thos. W. Stephens, died at a hospital in Reno on October first. A telegram was received here early last week that he was seriously ill and asked for relatives. His sister, Mrs. Millie Patterson, was located in California but she did not reach him until after his death. She arranged to have the body shipped to Arlington where their parents are buried, for interment [?] and her brother, [?} Stephens, arrived here [?] to look after the property interests of their brother, Thos. [?] go from here to Arlington. Thos. Stephens was a well known man in this section where he had [?] for years. He was [?] and made lots of [?]. [?] age upon entering the hospital at Reno as 76 but his relatives think that he was [?] than that. He left here recently for Reno to join a partner with whom he was associated in a string of race horses and they intended going east to race over the grand circuit. While here Mr. Stephens sold his little farm up the river to Ed. Moore but still owned two residence properties as well as an interest in the Burns hotel building besides other personal and real properties within the county. His passing is regretted by his old time friends and acquaintances. [Sorry for the ?, the original image was too faded in these spots] The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, October 9, 1920 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Olsen, Karl Former Catlow Valley Resident Dies The Times-Herald is in receipt of information to the effect that Karl O. Olsen, a resident of Catlow Valley, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. V. Snyder, at Ontario on July 30, of heart failure following influenza. Deceased is survived by his widow, three sons and two daughters, Earl G. Olsen, Walla Walla; Austin Olsen, Raymond Olsen, Mrs. W. V. Snyder all of Ontario, and Mrs. E. B. Williams of Powell Butte. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, August 14, 1920 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Smith, William W. E. Smith Died Tuesday W. E. Smith, another highly respected pioneer stock man of Harney county, died at the family home in this city early Tuesday morning, after an illness covering many months. He was suffering from cancer of the stomach. Billie Smith was one of the best liked men in the entire country. He was a plain citizen with no frills and an accommodating neighbor. He had made a success in the stock business and had not been actively engaged in that line of recent years, leaving the business more to his sons. He had built a comfortable and well appointed home in this city where he and Mrs. Smith spent most of their time and up to last year Mr. Smith enjoyed vigorous health. William E. Smith was born in Wayne county, Ohio, February 11, 1854. His parent crossed the plains with an ox team when he was an infant of three months. They settled in French Prairie just below Salem where he grew to manhood. He was married to Miss Alice Baldwin in 1880 and they came to Harney county to make their home thirty-four years ago. Seven children were born to them, Hubert, Ernest, Dole Smith are the sons, Alma Gibson, Ruth Weston, Bessie Drinkwater, Alletta Clay, are the daughters. All the children were present with the wife and mother, at the time of his death, as were seven grandchildren, also. The funeral service was conducted at the family home Wednesday afternoon by Rev. J. J. Tickner and interment made in the Odd Fellows cemetery. The active pall bearers were old time friends of Mr. Smith’s and the funeral cortege was one of the largest ever seen in this vicinity the cars reaching the entire distance from the family home in town to the cemetery. The Times-Herald (Burns, OR) - Saturday, July 24, 1920 Contributed by The History of Today |
| Barnes, William Killed By His Horse T. D. Spafford, a gentleman from Silver Creek, was in Lakeview this week on his way to Medford to spend the winter. Mr. Spafford informs The Examiner of the death at Hampton Buttes, beyond Wagontire, of William Barnes, a young man fairly well known in Lake county, where he worked as a vaquero for several years. Barnes was killed by his horse falling on him about October 1st, and his remains were not found until five days thereafter. Twenty-five men scoured the country for several days, after finding his horse saddled and bridled in a field. He was about thirty years of age, and was considered the best rider in the Hampton Butte section. His mother lived in Prineville, and he has relatives in Klamath county. Five years ago and uncle stated him in the horse business, and he was quite successful. His remains were shipped to Prineville for interment. Lake County. Examiner (Lakeview, OR) - Thursday, October 18, 1900 |
| Byrd, William William C. Byrd, a resident of Burns for the past 30 years died at that place last week, at the age of 71 years. He was the father of Charles A. Byrd, manager of the Harney County News, Julian C., of the Burns Times-Herald and Ambrose M. of the Juntura Times. Lake County. Examiner (Lakeview, OR) - Thursday, June 18, 1914 |
| French, Bert Bert French, only brother of Peter French, the cattle king, who was shot to death by Oliver in Harney county in 1898, died at White Horse, Harney county, on October 23d. The remains of the young man were shipped to his native town, Red Bluff, for interment. It is said that he was engaged in merchandising in Burns of late years. He was twenty-eight years of age, and leaves a sister, Mary French, to mourn his death. Lake County Examiner (Lakeview, OR) - Thursday, November 15, 1900 |
| Williams, Emma Death Take Wife of County Judge Mrs. R. J. Williams of Burns Succumbs at Age of 70 Burns, Dec. 29 (Special) – Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. R. J. Williams, 70, wife of County Judge R. J. Williams, who died at her home here Sunday. Mrs. Williams had resided in Harney county for 50 years, following her marriage to Judge Williams in Salt Lake City on January 4, 1884. The Williams’ have large ranch holdings in the Silver creek region, where they resided until 30 years ago, since when they have made their home in Burns. Surviving are the widower and five sons, Lester and Harry Williams of Silver Creek, Lee Williams of Redmond, William Williams of Myrtle point and R. Fred Williams, deputy United States marshal at Portland; also four sisters, Mrs. T. J. Shields of Silver Creek, Mrs. Pleas Cheney of Oakland, Cal., Mrs. R. N. Miller of Twisp, Wash., Mrs. Link Vanderpool of Brush Prairie, Wash., and two brothers, R. C. Garrett of Winthrop, Wash., and J. T. Garrett of Los Banos, Cal. Source: The Sunday Oregonian (Portland, OR) - Sunday, December 20, 1934 |
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