OBITUARIES OF MARIPOSA COUNTY- E-F

           EBE, Jacob
              April 17, 1886 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              Drowned- James DUNAWAY came to town last Wednesday evening, bringing the sad intelligence of the accident
              and death of Jacob EBE, who was drowned last Sunday afternoon, while attempting to cross Mariposa Creek, at
              a point about half a mile north of S. F. DIETCH's ranch, in Lewis' District. The only person who witnessed
              the Accident was a son of Mr. DIETCH, who saw EBE with his horse and cart drive into the stream, which was
              very much swollen with rains, and as he was proceeding to cross the horse seemed to stumble over a boulder
              and while plunging about, BEE was thrown out of the cart into the swift current and soon lost to view. It
              is said that he was seen, about 100 yards below, throwing up his hand, and was heard to halloo, appealing
              for help. Owing to the high water in the creek and the unapproachable condition of the stream, the body was
              not found until Tuesday. After diligent search it was found about three miles below in the creek, where,
              with some difficulty, a young man, named George PAGE, reached the body, and with the aid of a rope it was
              pulled ashore. We did not learn who was present to assist in the recovering the body of EBE, which was
              taken to the ranch and home of W.J. WALLACE and family, in Cathey's Valley. Mrs. EBE, who was in Fresno
              City, was sent for. The funeral was had from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. WALLACE on Thursday, and the
              services by Rev. Joel HEDGPETH. The deceased was a native of Ohio, aged 41 years. He was an old resident of
              Cathey's Valley, where he had taken up land and built a home for himself and his family. The deceased was
              remarkable for his forbearance, will, energy and resolute manner of buffeting against the ills and mishaps
              of life, for his cup, from first to last, was overflowing with bitterness, which to relate would require
              quite a volume of writing. He lost one hand and a portion of his arm many years ago. Notwithstanding this
              loss, of a most useful member, he has labored right along, teaming, driving four animals, with apparent
              success, besides performing all other kinds of labor to be done about a farm. Some ten or twelve years he
              was blown up in a well, we believe it was, somewhere near Firebaugh's on the San Joaquin, where he received
              injuries sufficient to kill an ordinary man. His leg was badly broken and his ribs stove in, besides many
              other serious injuries which prostrated him for a year and a half or two years before he could get about
              successfully to earn a living. He had been twice married. Poor unfortunate Jacob EBE, who was, so far as we
              ever knew, an honest man and a good neighbor and citizen, but was born under an unlucky star, and just
              about to engage in a business of greater profit and less labor, with his wife in Fresno City, he has been
              prematurely cut off, and his career in life suddenly terminated.

           EGENHOFF, Clarence
              July 26, 1890 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

                     Little Clarence EGENHOFF died in Traver, Cal., July 19. He was the youngest child of Mr. David
              EGENHOFF and was a beautiful boy of about nine years of age. Words of warmest sympathy seem cold now, to
              the sorrowing mother who in two short weeks has consigned to the grave two
              beloved children, but the whole community here as well as in Traver, heartily sympathize with her, and the
              remainder of the family in their heavy loss. Little Clarence was born in Mariposa just before the family
              left for Traver and had made one more visit back here a year ago. He was an unusually bright child and many
              hearts are saddened when they think of the beautiful face now hidden from all who loved it here.

              Edward EGENHOFF
              Mariposa Gazette, August 19, 1865
              (submitted by W Disbro)

At Lower Agua Fria, Wednesday, August 16th, 1865, EDWARD, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. EGENHOFF, aged
about 4 years.

              Frank Egenhoff Passes Away
              Mariposa Gazette Saturday, December 12, 1914
              (submitted by Tom Hilk)

              Frank X. Egenhoff, one of the best known mining men in this county passed away at the Merced Sanitarium
              early last Wednesday morning after an illness of about two weeks. Cancer of the stomach is given as the
              cause of death. Mr. EGENHOFF was taken suddenly ill in Mariposa about two weeks ago and for several days
              hovered between life and death. Later, gaining in strength, it was considered best to remove him to Merced
              for further treatment, where he continued growing weaker. Frank Xavier Egenhoff was a native of Mariposa
              and 30 years of age. When but a boy he moved with his parents to Traver, Tulare County, where he learned
              the business of telegraph operator. Several years later he returned to this county and made his home on the
              Merced River, where he followed mining. He was the discoverer of several well known mines in that section,
              among them being the Mountain King and Original. He was an honest and upright man and had many friends. Mr.
              EGENHOFF is survived by his wife and three small sons, two brothers, David F. and George W. EGENHOFF of
              Clearinghouse, and two sisters, Miss Elizabeth EGENHOFF of Berkeley and Miss Anna EGENHOFF of Boston, Mass.
              The funeral was held in Merced Thursday morning, interment being in the I, O. O. F. cemetery in that city.

From Santa Cruz Sentinel-News, dated 31 October 1951:
(Posted by Sheila P. <Sheleebebo@aol.com> )

FUNERALS--MARY LEE EGENHOFF--Funeral services for Mary Lee Egenhoff were held in the Wessendorf chapel at 10:30 o'clock this morning. Ethel Schultz played favorite selections on the organ. Private interment followed at the I.O.O.F. cemetery.
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September 2008
Monterey - James Bruce Eckerson, 65, died at his home on Friday, September 26, 2008. Bruce, the only son of James Blake Eckerson and Beatrice Ellen Rees Eckerson, was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on July 19, 1943 and was raised in San Bruno, California.

Bruce enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1961 and was honorably discharged as a Corporal in 1964 after completing his tour of duty. He was a Life Member and Past Post Commander of VFW Post 6042 in Mariposa as well as a member of Vietnam Veterans of America. He was a member of the Marine Cops League, Monterey, CA.

In 1964, he enrolled at Monterey Peninsula College where he met and soon married the love of his life, Anne Carr. Upon graduating from MPC, Bruce continued his education at the University of Hawaii where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree. He then would follow up with a Juris Doctorate Degree from Santa Clara University. In his later years he would return for advanced education in tax law LL.M. from the University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Over a period of 35 years he would hold administrative as well as trial positions in both Mariposa and Fresno County. He was elected for three terms as District Attorney in Mariposa County. In Fresno County he was hired as a Senior Deputy District Attorney and was assigned solely to head up major narcotics and homicide divisions. He was also the recipient of various honors and awards during his career including Outstanding Young Man of America in 1977, several Citations of Commendation from Mariposa Grand Jury for 1976, 1977, 1984 and 1985, the Outstanding Service Award from the California District Attorney's Association in 1981 and 1983 and finally a Special Commendation Award, City of San Diego 1986.

An entrepreneur as well, Bruce was a partner in Eckerson & Parker, a general contracting firm specializing in land development as well as custom home construction in Mariposa. He loved the outdoors and was often found up to his waist in the icy waters of the Merced River wearing his waders while fly-fishing, a sport which was doubly gratifying because he was once persuaded to participate in the Destruction Derby held each year during the Mariposa County Fair. He as his wife, Anne, were bestowed the honor of participating in the annual Bracebridge Dinner where they were to be the Visiting Squire and his Lady on Christmas Day at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite in 1982.

Bruce was a Founding Trustee of the John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation. Additionally, he served as Secretary and Executive Director of the Preservation of Mariposa Mining and Mineral Exhibit. He retired to the Monterey Peninsula in 1998 and was an avid golfer. He was a member of Del Monte Golf Club and Rancho Canada Gold Club.

His wife, Anne Carr Eckerson, preceded him in death in 1992. He is survived by his daughter, Christina Hogue of Mariposa, California; granddaughters, Channing Hogue of Mariposa and Chelsea Hogue of Monterey; an uncle and aunt, Omer and Lucienne Rees of San Ramon and cousin, Sr. Julian Dion. He will be greatly missed by his companion and close friend, Victoria Reed, as well as a host of many close and dear friends and colleagues and characters that make up the rich textures and colors of life's tapestry.

A Requiem Mass for the family will be held at the Carmel Mission on Thursday, October16, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. in the Blessed Sacramento Chapel and a memorial service at The Paul Mortuary in Pacific Grove on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. cferoben

Mariposa Rites Are Set For Mrs. Ellingham
Mariposa- Funeral services for Mrs. Alice B. Ellingham, 62, a long-time Mariposa County school teacher and principal, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Tiscornia & Ivers Chapel.

She was born in Laton and began her teaching career in 1926 at the Bagby School (now under the waters of Lake McClure). She later taught in Chowchila and Bootjack before coming to Mariposa where she became principal of the then two-room school. Except for two years on the staff of the county schools superintendent, she remained as principal here until her retirement two years ago.

Retirement Honors
Known as "Mrs. E.," she was honored on her retirement at a large celebration at the Mariposa County Fairground.
Mrs. Ellingham was a past matron of the Eastern Star chapter; a past president of the Native Daughters of the Golden West, of the Mariposa chapter of the California Teachers Association, and of the Mariposa Elementary School Parents=Teacher Association: a charter member of the Women's Society of Christian Service and the Soroptimist Club. she also belonged to many professional organizations and helped organize the Junior Native Daughters.

She leaves her husband, J. H. Ellingham, a retired California Highway Patrol officer; her parents, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Legare of Mariposa, and a sister, Mrs. Harold Fowler of Wawona.

Fresno Bee, July 26, 1926
Mariposa (Mariposa Co.) July 26- Mrs. Annie E. Ellingham, a native of Mt. Ophir, Mariposa County, died at her home in Mariposa Saturday after an illness of one week.

Mrs. Ellingham was born at Mt. Ophir, March 5th 1859, when that town was one of the most important mining centers in Mariposa County. When she ws 10 years of age, she moved to Mariposa with her parents and has been a resident of this town ever since. On December 4, 1887, she was married to John Ellingham and to the union there were born four children, two of whom survive, Mrs. Georgia Wright of Oakland and J H Ellingham of Mariposa.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon. Internment to be made in the Masonic Cemetery at Mariposa.

ELLINGHAM SERVICES HELD AT MARPOSA (sic)
Merced (Merced Co.) July 27, Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Ellingham, 67, Mariposa County pioneer who died Saturday, were held at Mariposa to-day. Mrs. Ellingham, born at Mount Ophir, spent her entire life in the Mariposa hills and was known widely. Surviving are her son, Clifford, of Mariposa; a sister, Miss Josephine Miller of Mariposa, and Mrs. Georgia Wright, a daughter of Oakland.

ELLINGHAM, J H
Modesto Bee, January 9, 1972
J H Ellingham, Kin of Early Mariposan, Dies
Mariposa- Services will be held at 2 pm tomorrow in the Mariposa Funeral Home for John H (Chick) Ellingham, 75, lifelong Maripsa resident whose, grandfather, Joe Miller, ran the first Wells Fargo stage office in Mariposa in teh 1850's.
Ellingham died Thursday in a local hospital. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery.
Ellingham had been a law enforcement officer for almost 30 years, including 20 years as a motorcylce patrolman for the California Highway Patrol.
Toll Road
His grandfather arrived in Maripsoa in the early 1840's ( I have to wonder about this date) and operated the toll road between Hornitos and Mt. Ophir. Lter he owned a stagestop in Mr. Ophir and then moved in the 1850's to Mariposa where he built the Capitol Bar at the site of the presnt Hull house. And later, he comvined this with a Wells Fargo stage and post office.
Ellingham, born in Mariposa, got his first job in 1916 driving stage between El Portal and Yosemite Valley. He went in to law enforement work in the sheriffs office in Richmond, returning to Maripsoa during the prohibition years to operate a soda shop in the old Capitol Bar.
Motorycycle Patrol. Three years later he joined the Highway Patrol, driving a motorcycle on duty and anywhere between Truckee and Bakersfield, retiring in 1951 from the force.
He served as the grand marchal of the Mariposa County Fain parage in September.
He was a member of the California Highway Patrol Association, the California Peace Officers Association, The Maripsoa County Historical Society and he was a 50 year member of the Mariposa Masonic Lodge.
He leaves a sister, Mrs. Georgia Wright of Oakland.

ELLINGHAM, Robert
June 23, 1888 Mariposa Gazette
(submitted by W. Disbro)

              The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. ELLINGHAM sympathize deeply, with them in the loss of one of their twin boys. The children have always been objects of
              tender solicitude to us all, as they were the only twins in the town, and were very lovable little fellows. It is very hard to give up those sweet buds which nestle
              so lightly on our bosoms, that the faintest breath dislodges them, but, ah! How many are transplanted to bloom in God's Garden.

Affliction has again fallen heavily on friends, Mr. and Mrs. ELLINGHAM. On Monday their other sweet little boy was taken from them after a sickness of only a few hours. It is a hard blow on the parents, to lose two beautiful, babes in so short a time, and the sympathy of the entire community goes with them. The funeral of little Rodney was largely attended.

              John ELLIOTT
              December 8, 1883 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              John ELLIOTT whose death is announced in this issue, was a pioneer to this section. He formerly kept a
              livery stable in Princeton, during its palmy days, and lived for many years in this town. Latterly he has
              been living with Frank PALMER on the Chowchilla. He was highly respected in this community.

           Mrs. J. Elliott of Raymond
              Mariposa Gazette, Saturday, March 8, 1913
              (submitted by: Tom Hilk)

              Dies From Heart Failure suffered a sudden attack of heart failure this morning which resulted in her
              death. Mrs. Elliott is the wife of J. Elliott, who has the mail route from Raymond out into Mariposa
              County. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are not long residents of Raymond. Besides her husband Mrs. Elliott leaves
              surviving her, and two daughters, Mrs. Ralph GILLETT and Mrs. George TENANT. – Madera Tribune, Feb. 27.

              a native of Mariposa County, died in Long Beach on Nov 20 in a convalescent home at the age of 92. A
              longtime resident of Greeley Hill, she was librarian for many years, and helped save the famous Jordan oak
              during a fire in 1959.Following a fire which destroyed her home at Fair Park Ranch, she broke her hip and
              moved south to live with her sister Mrs. Otis L Mcintyre in a retirement home, until she entered the
              convalescent. She was born in 1879 near Coulterville, where her father, William J McCarthy was a Wells
              Fargo Agent, when the stage coaches were still in use, and the shipments of ore were made. Her family moved
              to a ranch in what is now is now Stanislous National Forest, which included one of the largest meadows in
              the area. There the local Indians were the Ranch hands and she learned to break and ride horses and drive
              horse drawn vehicles. When the family moved to Berkeley, the entered the University of California and
              received her credential to teach English in high schools, the lst year at Miss Hamlins in San Francisco. In
              1911 she married Dr Thomas Sidney ELSTON, a professor of Physics at the University and became involved in
              college affairs and raised two children. With the threat of her husband becoming blind they moved to Fair
              Park Ranch, the Old McCARTHY homestead. The University then asked Mr. McCarthy to establish a physics
              department at Pasadena Jr College in 1924. Three years later Mrs. ELSTON began to teach again. After World
              War II she retired and they moved back to Greely Hill to build a home and spend 20 years in its beauty and
              serenity. Her husband died in 1965. MACHUSLA, the name of their home, became the gathering place for
              children, grandchildren and friends from all walks of life. During this time, because of their great love o
              f books and sharing this interest, she helped plan and put in operation the first Greely Hill library. She
              is survived by a son, Thomoas ELSTON, Jr. of Carmel and a daughter, Particia GRAHAM of Long Beach; five
              grandchildren and two great grandchildren. cferoben

          Word as been received of the dath of Nellie McCarthy Elston, who was born in the Sierra foothills when the Gold Rush was still a vivid memory and grew up in the era of statecoaches and buckboards.
          Mrs. Elston, who was a teaher at the exclusive Sarah Dix Hamlin School in San Francisco shortly after the turn o fthe century, died November 20 in Long Beach at the age of 92.
          She was born Nellie McCarthy in 1879 near the little mining town of Coulterville in Mariposa county, where her father was a Wells Fargo agent. While she was a child, the family moved to a ranch in what is now Stanislous National Forest, and she grew up among the Indian ranch hands, learning to ride and break horses and drive al lkinds of horse-drawn vehicles.
          She majored in English at the University of California at Berkeley, received a teaching credential and taought school for four years before marrying Thomas Sidney Elston, a physics instruction at the university, in 1911.
          Her husband later established a department of physcics at Pasadena City Collletge, and she returned to teaching there. She retired after World War II and treturned with her husband to the old McCarthy homestead in Mariposa county. Her husband died in 1965.
          Mrs. Elston is survived by a son, Thomas Elston Jr. of Carmel; a daughter, Mrs. Norris J. Graham of Long Beach;five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
San Francisco Chronicle, 12-2-1971

DIED At the Washington Mine, Mariposa County, October 17th, 186, John L. ELWOOD, a native of Halifax, Nova
Scotia, aged about 50 years.

                 ENLOE
                   Stockton Daily Independent
                   December 20, 1862 DIED -- at Princeton, Dec. 8th, James ENLOE, aged about 22 years, a native of Arkansas.

                Charles ENOS 30
              (submitted by William Disbro)
              Benton Mills tunnel disaster Aug 23,1876 funeral at Bear Valley

Funeral Services Held For Hunters Valley Man
MARIPOSA (Maripsoa CO.) Jan 12- Fuenral services were held at bear Valley Friday fro Fran Enos who died at the Yosemite Lumber Company's Hospital at Merced Fall last Wednesday. Enos, who was a stock raiser of Hunter's Valley is survived by his mother, Mrs F. Enos and two brothers, Joseph and John Enos, all of Hunter's Valley. cferoben
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              ERNST, Conrad
              September 19th, 1887 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              About two weeks ago, Conrad ERNST, one of the parties who has been taking care of Capt. MEYER's vineyard,
              during his absence in the East, fell from a ladder while picking peaches and injured himself internally, it
              is supposed, for on last Monday morning, he was taken with Hemorrhage of the lungs, and went to the
              hospital where he died in the afternoon of the same day. He was a native of Germany, and was 56 years of
              age.

           ESCOTT, Walter
              August 20, 1892 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

                   Walter ESCOTT committed suicide last night in his room at the Tuolumne Hotel, by taking laudanum.
                   ESCOTT came to Merced about the first of April, from Texas. He was a hard drinker, and was trying to
              break himself of the whiskey habit. He engaged board and lodging at the Tuolumne Hotel, which was paid for
              at intervals by the suicides father, who lives in Beeville, Texas. ESCOTT was a powerfully built man, always
              well dressed and seemed to be a man of good education. His was a familiar face about the Tuolumne, where he
              always conducted himself as a gentleman and was always treated as such. But liquor had a firm grip on him,
              and the effort to break from it seemed to him a matter of life and death. Last night he was in the hotel
              office, cheerful and jolly and in as good spirits as usual. He retired to his room between nine and ten
              o’clock but returned to the office about eleven and asked for a pitcher of ice water, which was given him.
              As he left for his room for the last time, he said to a friend, " if I never see you again, good-bye." That
              was the last time he was ever seen alive. This morning he did not put in an appearance at the hotel, and
              about noon some one discovered a light in his room. On entering, ESCOTT was found on his bed dead, with a
              empty bottle labeled laudanum on the bureau. Coroner O'BRIEN was summoned and found among the dead man's
              effects the following letter, which we reproduce verbatim;

                 To My Dear Father:- I cannot impose on your kindness further. This is a cowardly way of showing my
              appreciation of your love, kindness and leniency for me, but dear father, I will take my life this night. I
              can't stand it any longer- my wife and child away from me, no home, no prospect of anything future. May God
             bless my dear father and sister forever.

                 To My Wife and Baby:- I love you more than you can tell, but as I can't do for you as I ought, and I can
              see no future, I will set you free my dear ones. Will you think of me, and think that my grave is
              green. Good-bye, my Josie and Gertrude. Love and kisses for you all. With God and your forgivness,
              Good-bye.
                                                       Walter.

George W ETLY --ASHWORTH, David C. and Etly, George W. Mariposa Free Press Dec 30, 1870
(submitted by W. Disbro)

              Christmas festivities in Mariposa were marred by a sad and gloomy episode. On Sunday last it became the
              melancholy duty of our citizens to pay the last tribute of respect to two old residents of this county- one
              of them an early settler of Mariposa, and both pioneers in California. There are few among the people now
              living in Mariposa county- none who have been here ten years or more, who didn't know David C. ASHWORTH, or
              "old D.C." as he was familiarly termed. Mr. Ashworth came to California in 1849, pitching his tent at first
              near what is now the town of Coulterville. In the spring of 1850 he moved this side of the Merced and lived
              for a short time at Mormon Bar, and then in the town of Mariposa, where he resided till 1855, when he
              located among the hills east of town and engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. Ashworth was a
              unlettered man, but possessed of a fund of "old horse sense," and was strictly honest. D. C. ASHWORTH's
              word was as good as his bond, and though his entire life his name was a proverb of integrity. He was a
              native of Kentucky and emigrated from Missouri to California. His death occurred on Sunday last, after an
              illness of about ten days. He was fifty-four years of age. George W. ETLY died on the evening of the same
              day and was buried on Sunday. He too came to California early in 1849, and had resided in Mariposa about
              twelve years. He was a druggist by profession, and was at one time associated with A.J. GREGORY, under the
              firm name of "Gregory & Etly." George was a man of more than average natural ability, and had a fund of
              practical knowledge. He combined, with a excellent memory, rare conversational powers, and was a useful
              member of society, a genial, social companion and a warm friend. He was a native of Pennsylvania, but prior
              to his removal to California, had resided in Kentucky and Indiana. He bore a long and painful illness with
              patience and fortitude, till death, relieving him of his sufferings, was a welcome messenger. There are
              many in this community who will long remember George W. ETLY.

              David EVANS
              Sept. 22,1877 issue of the Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W Disbro)

              Homicide.- A sad and lamentable affray, between two old citizens of our county, occured at the ranch of
              David EVANS, about six miles from Hornitos, on Monday last, which resulted in the death of Mr. EVANS,
              caused by a gun shot wound inflicted by Moses V. NORTHRUP. The animousity existing between the parties was
              a old feud, caused by the burning of Evan's barn some seven or eight years ago, which EVANS charged upon
              NORTHRUP, and ever since the occurrence a deadly hostilities has existed between EVANS and NORTHRUP. On
              Friday of last week John NORTHRUP, brother of Moses, in company with a man by the name of POLLARD, went
              over to EVAN's ranch to purchase fruit. After getting the fruit pay was offered, which EVAN's refused to
              take, at the same time stating that he did not want the NORTHRUPS to come about his ranch, as Mose's had
              burned his barn seven or eight years ago. This conversation was immediately communicated to Moses NORTHRUP,
              who on the following Monday armed himself with a shotgun and six shooter, and in company with POLLARD went
              to EVAN's house. EVANS at the time was a short distance off, cutting wood. NORTHRUPP sent word to EVANS
              that he was armed with a shot gun and pistol, and to meet him on equal terms. EVANS soon appeared with a
              shot gun, and asked NORTHRUP if the distance or ground should be measured? NORTHRUP replied that he did not
              care. EVANS then asked" are you ready?" NORTHRUP replied, "ready," whereupon both fired almost
              simultaneously- EVANS' fire said to be a little the first. NORTHRUP's shot proved fatal to EVANS one ball
              penetrating the right temple into the brain. EVANS fell forward upon his face, and was insensible till
              death came to his relief, about six hours afterwards. NORTHRUP escaped unhurt from EVANs fire, which fell
              in front and around NORTHRUP. NORTHRUP with POLLARD, who was deemed to be assesory, went to Hornitos   surrendered            themselves to the authorities; and after a preliminary examination before Justice CARR, on the
              26th, were held to answer before the next Grand Jury. Mr. EVANS was buried on Tuesday last near to his
              residence, on a beautiful hill over- looking his home and ranch, a desirable spot selected by his wife and
              himself some twenty years ago for the purpose it is at present used.

EVANS, Dan
Mariposa Man Found Shot To Death In Cabin
Fresno Bee Rebpulican, November 17, 1940, Indian Lodge (Mariposa Co) Nov. 16-
Dan Evans, about 79, was found shot to death in his cabin near the Height (sic) Cove Mine today, presumably a suicide.
Evans, who lived alone, packed supplies for the gold mine camp from here on burros. A revolver was found near the body. Sheriff J J Castagnetto of Mariposa, investigated. transcribed by cferoben

Frank Evens 1/13/1926 bk 2 pg 80
Dod Jan 13, 1926
Sex: Male race: White occupation: Farmer
Age abt 49 yrs date of birth unk.
Birthplace: Calif.
Father name: don’t know
Length of residence: at pl of death abt 12yrs, in CA life
Informant: D. E. Johnson, Mariposa
Files Jan 15^th 1926 clerk J. W. Pratt

FAGAN, PATRICK
DECEMBER 18, 1875 Mariposa Gazette
(submitted by W Disbro)

              On Sherlock's Creek, Mariposa County, December 13th, 1875, PATRICK FAGAN, a native of Ireland, aged 57
              years. Deceased has resided in this State and county since 1849. Mining was his chief occupation and was a
              partner of J.J. LEVY, now deceased, in a mining claim situated on Sherlock's Creek. It is only about four
              months since LEVY's death and now the partner's of his toil here below is called upon to follow after. Pat
              FAGAN was a good citizen and respected by all who knew him.

              It becomes our melancholy and unwilling duty to chronicle the sad and untimely death of John FAGUNDAS, a
              miner, who resided with his family on the Merced river near Red Bank, where he was employed by the Merced
              Mining and Hydraulic Co., which occurred about half past nine o'clock in the forenoon of Saturday last. He
              was accompanied to his work in the morning by Antone De SILVA, the foreman of the works, where he left him
              engaged in removing rock, and pursuing his daily labor in the mine. Mr. De SILVA, who had left him but a
              few minutes before, was surprised by an alarm given by some of the other men, hurried to the terrible scene
              that awaited him, where he found that a large boulder of many tons weight had rolled, and caught the
              unfortunate man underneath, crushing one leg and severely injuring the other; besides, another falling
              boulder had struck him on the back and hips, which is thought to be the immediate cause of his death. Owing
              to the unwieldiness of the enormous boulder, it required considerable time and hard labor before the
              unfortunate man could be extricated from the perilous situation. Dr. ADAMS, of Coulterville, was
              immediately dispatched for (a distance of about ten miles), and arrived at 1 o'clock P.M., who did all that
              could be done to relieve the sufferer from pain, but all human skill proved unavailing, and at 4 P.M. his
              agonies were over, and he passed away in death. Mr. De SILVA speaks in the highest praise of Dr. ADAMS,
              whose attentions and efforts to relieve the distressed man were unremitting up to the last moment; and that
              the doctor, who with others, was in deep sympathy with the bereaved family, refused to accept compensation
              for his services. The general expression of sympathy for the bereaved wife, who is enciente, and her three
              little children, was unusually great, for the deceased was long and favorably known by many of his
              countrymen and others in the community where he lived. On Monday following, his remains were brought to the
              town of Bear Valley, a distance of about six miles, where funeral services were held, and all that remained
              of a loving husband and father were deposited in the public cemetery of the quiet village, to rest.

              John M. FAHEY
              March 1, 1884 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              John M. FAHEY, whose death is announced in this paper, is a brother of Mrs. FAHEY wife of Wm. FAHEY,
              proprietor of the Tuolumne Hotel, Merced. He was a promising young man and highly esteemed by the community
              in which he lived. He had been teaching school at Rawhide, Tuolumne County, when he was taken sick with
              measles and his death resulted from taking cold. His remains were brought to Sonora and interred in the
              Catholic cemetery.

              Funeral services were held at Masonic Hall in Mariposa at Two o'clock p.m. Wednesday, September 19th for
              Mrs. Bessie Higman Farnsworth who died at her home in Mariposa last Monday morning interment followed in
              the Masonic cemetery. Mrs. Farnsworth was a native of Mariposa, age 58. She was the wife of Coroner W. S.
              Farnsworth of Mariposa. She died in the home in which she was born, after spending all of her lifetime in
              Mariposa. Mrs. Farnsworth was secretary of Las Mariposas Chapter No. 200, Order of the Eastern Star. She
              had also served one term as Matron of this Chapter and was greatly loved by its members as well as by all
              who knew her. Surviving are her husband Walter S. Farnsworth and a brother, Charles Higman, both of
              Mariposa. A large number of relatives and friends from various part of the state were here for the funeral

           Death of C. E. Farnsworth.
              Mariposa Gazette, June 13, 1896
              (submitted by Tom Hilk)

              One Friday of last week death's busy reaper again appeared and selected one of our old and respected
              pioneers for his prey. Death came to him suddenly and with scarcely any warning about 9 o'clock Friday
              morning. But few of the many friends who have bee accustomed to see him daily as he wended his way to and
              from hid say's work observed that he was gradually failing and none who saw him the day previous to his
             death dreamt that he was so near the grave and all were shocked by the sad intelligence of his death. Mr.
              Farnsworth was born in Virginia some sixty-three years ago, but removed to California when quite a boy. He
              early learned the blacksmith's trade and followed it as an occupation and a means of livelihood up to the
              time of his death.

              For forty-three years he has been a resident and prominent citizen of Mariposa county. He was a member in
              high standing of both the Masonic and Odd Fellows societies, and was buried under the auspices of the
              former. He was always a good, quiet, peaceable citizen who has never been known to have an enemy or to have
              entertained any but the kindliest feeling for his fellow man and many are they who can testify to his
              kindness and liberality. The funeral which took place from his late residence was very largely attended.
              The Mariposa Brass Band headed the sorrowful procession, playing the dead march on the way to the grave,
              following them were the members of the societies of Odd Fellows and Masons, who in deep mourning were
              accompanying the remains of their brother to his last resting place, and the long line of carriages and
              persons that had come to assist in performing the last rites for the dead, spoke volumes for the esteem in
              which the deceased was held. He left to mourn his loss a widow and nine children, all grown to manhood and
              womanhood. With them the community sympathize in this hour of their affliction.

FATT, Robert
LAST OF MARIPOSA CHINESE SUCCUMBS
Modest Bee, Friday Novmber 24, 1943

Merced, Nov 26-Mariposa County, which once was the home of several thousand Chinese, today had last the last of that race residing here. Robert Fatt, 71, who was born in Big Oak Flat, Tuolumne County, and spent all but the first year of his life in Mariposa County, was found dead yesterday in his home in the Whitlock district. He was an expert millman and mechanic.
Coroner Walter McNally said death was due to natujral causes. Alfred Walker, a neighbor, went to the Fatt home yesterday to pay a Thanksgiving call on the elderly Chinese, who lived alone. The body was found upright in a chair in the front part of the home.
The body was brought today to the Ivers & Alcorn Mortuary. No survivors are known. transcribed by cferoben

Julia FEE: Services Held------May 5,Th. 1955
newsource unknown (submitted by Harriet Sturk)

              A native of Mariposa County, aged 90 years. Grandmother of Ruth H. STRAIT and great grandmother of Earl E.
              STRAIT, Chrystal Lee STRAIT and Albert Feesen STRAIT; aunt of Victor E. CASARETTO and E. CASARETTO,
              both of Merced, also survived by many other nieces and nephew. Graveside service will be held at the family plot at
              Snelling by the Rev. A. R. Goozee, Friday at 10:30 a.m. Friends may call at Franklin and Downs Funeral
              Home, 12th and G Streets, Modesto, until 10 p.m. Thursday

In Snelling, Mersed county, June 12th, 1875, John, son of John and Catherine FELDTHAUS, aged one year and five
months.

           FELDHAUS, John
              November 1, 1890 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

                The remains of John FELDHAUS, of Snelling, were brought here for burial on Tuesday last. Mr. FELDHAUS was one of Mariposa's pioneers, living here in the   early days, and for a time kept the Bear Valley and Hornitos toll road. Later on he sold out his interests in this county, and made himself and family a home in
              Merced county, where he has lived ever since. He was a quiet, good citizen and a kind husband and father, and had many friends among the older residents of   Hornitos. The funeral took place here, Tuesday morning and the body was left at rest in the Catholic Cemetery, besides several of his children. He was a native of
              Germany, aged 69 years. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.

Nayo Figero, Indian, died at the home of Henry Johnson on Saturday of
last week.

Nayo was born in Bear Valley, this county, and had spent his entire life
in the county, he being one of the few remaining of the Mariposa tribe.

After the death of Frank Georgley some years ago, Nayo was always head
of the Indian dances.

        He is survived by his widow, Manerva Figero and a half brother, Henry
        Johnson, all of Mariposa, Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery at
        2:30 p. m. on Monday, August 16.

              Minervca Figueroa, Indian, died at her home near Mariposa last Sunday after a long illness. She was the widow of Nayo Figueroa and was said to be more than
              80 years of age.
              Funeral services were held on Tuesday with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Nayo, her husband died last August.

              FINEGAN, Frank
              August 5, 1893 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

                  The news of the death of this young man will be a surprise to many of his friends in Mariposa. He was well known here, and by his quiet, unobtrusive manner
              made friends of all, with whom he came in contact. He has been in Merced as day clerk in the Cosmopolitan hotel, for some time, and a few weeks ago he
              contracted a cold which resulted in an attack of rheumatism. The disease grew worse, and he went to his home in San Francisco, where he died July 31st.

              FISHER, A.N.
              November 28,1863 Mariposa Free Press
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              Death of A.N. FISHER.- The public will regret to learn of the sudden death of A.N. FISHER, which occurred
              in Stockton on Saturday last. Mr. FISHER was a active and interprizing business man. Several years since he
              was Mayor of the city of Stockton, but is better known here in his connection with the stage line between
              that place and Mariposa- being the senior member of the firm A.N. FISHER& Co. His loss will be felt in the
              city where he resided as well as in other places where business connections and social intercourse made him
              many acquaintences and friends. In Stockton, Nov. 21, 1863, A.N. FISHER, aged 47 years, 7 months and 21 days

FISHER, Leonard L. (note this person is listed in the CADI as LISHER, Leonard L.)

              FISHER, Peter D.
              May 25th, 1889 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

Fresno, May 19 - Peter D. FISHER, a pioneer of 1849, was found dead in a saloon here this morning.

                  The sad news came to town, Thursday morning, of the death of Frank, son of Mr. Oliver FISK, near
              Coulterville. His death was caused by the accidental discharge of a gun in his own hands, the ball entering
              his side, and ranging near the heart. The particulars received were very meager, but we believe he was a
              young man of about twenty-two years of age. The family have the sympathy of many friends in this great
              affliction.

                   Our All Wise and Loving Father, in his infinite wisdom, has summoned from our midst our esteemed
              friend, Frank FISKE, who by kindly nature, generous qualities and courteous manner, endeared him to all with
              whom he was associated. One who has proved himself in every way worthy of our respect and regard, and one
              whose memory we long will cherish. Frank is dead; stricken down in the very springtime of life, and in the
              first flush of young manhood, deprived of whatever joys and
              pleasures a long life might have afforded; he is also spared its trials and troubles. In his death, his
              parents have lost a fond and devoted son; his brothers and sisters a affectionate brother, and the
              community an honorable young man; but we assure them in this, their hour of sad bereavement, that we share
              their sorrows. But at such a time, words are but an outward expression of sympathy, yet would we commend
              them for consolation to Him, who doth not willingly afflict, and who hath said:"
              Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted."

              Leaves have there time to fall,
              And flowers to wither at the north wind's breath.
              And stars to set, but all-
              thou hast a season's for thine own,
              OH! DEATH!
                         Two Friends,
              Groveland, Cal., April 6th, 1891

W. S. FISKE Jr.,
Modesto Bee and News-Herald, April 14, 1970
W. S. Fiske Jr., Civiv Leader in Mariposa Dies
Mariposa -Civic leader William Stanley Fiske Jr., owner of the Mariposa Title Co., died yesterday in local hospital at the age of 69 as the result of complications following recent surgery for a heart valve replacement in San Francisco.
The eldest son of the late Senior Fiske, he had been a member of a pioneer family which came from Maine with the Dexter family to settle in Greeley Hill in the early 1850's.
His grandfather brought the "Whistling Billy" engine by mule train into coulterville to be used on the short railroad line from the Mary Harrison Mine to the Potosi Mill.
The family ranch in the Greeley Hill area is owned by Fiske's brother, Robert.
Prior to purchasing the title and escrow business from Harold bondshu in April, 1967, Fiske served as deputy county clerk and auditor-recorder.
Before entering the Army during World War II, he has served two years as a ranger in Yosemite National Park.
FAIR HONOR
Fiske was honored last year during the 46th annual Fair Association convention in San Francisco for his 30 years as a member of the Mariposa County Fair Board of Directors.
He was a charter member of the Maripsoa Volunteer Fire Department. He also served on the board of directors of the J C Fremont Hospital in Mariposa, was past commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, past president of Mariposa Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club, member of Mariposa Masonic Lodge, past patron of the Las Mariposa Chapter of the order of Eastern Star, Order of Tehran , Shrine, and San Jose Scottish Rite Bodies, charter member of Mariposa Golf Club and member of the Mariposa Methodist Church.
Fiske was the husband of Evelyn Preston Fiske, member of a pioneer family in the Oakvale area.
Besides his widow, he leaves two sons, William S. Fiske, III, Fresno attorney, and Emmett Preston Fiske, serving with the peace corps in Peru; brothers, Wallace H. Fiske of Tuolumne City, Robert M. Fiske of Greeley Hill and Russell C Fiske of Martinez; sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Jaenecke of Greeley Hill and Mrs. Jean Lunstrom of Fresno and one grandson.
Rites are pending at Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home in Merced. The family requests any memorials be given to a favorite charity. c feroben

              Bernard Andrew FITZE of Cathey's Valley,
              Sad Fatal Accident March 14, 1906, this county, and a son of Peter Fitze was accidentally killed in the
              Princeton mine Wednesday last. The young man, who was but 24 years of age, was employed in the mine when a
              large rock dropped from its place and struck him on the head, badly fracturing both the front and back
              skull.

              The accident occurred in the early afternoon and death resulted about 10:30 P.M. that night. Doctors
              Gallison and Kylberg were immediately summoned and everything that medical and surgical skill could do for
              the unfortunate young man was done, but it was decreed that he should die, and as in the case of all such
              decrees, this one was observed. The deceased was a most exemplary young man sober and industrious, and his
              death is the cause of genuine regret to all. His sorrowing relatives are entitled to the sympathy of the
              community in their sudden, sad and irreparable loss. (Submitted by Tom Hilk)

              FLEMMING
              December 16, 1865 Mariposa Gazette
             (submitted by W Disbro)

On Sherlock's Creek, Monday, December 11th, 1865, Mr. JOHN FLEMMING, aged about 32 years.

              Mr. HENRY FLOTO
              1863 issue of the Mariposa Free Press.
              (Submitted by William Disbro)
              In Princeton, Tuesday, May 19th, Mr. HENRY FLOTO; aged, 30 years.
              Accident at Princeton.- An accident occurred at the mine in Princeton, on Tuesday morning last, which resulted fatally to one workman, and which another was
              seriously injured. They were in the mine engaged in propping up under the tunnel, when some of the timbers gave way, letting a mass of earth and rock fall upon,
              and bury them. As soon as the accident became known, men set to work, to extricate them, and succeeded in getting out Mr. Thomas NOEL, who was
              conciderably, though not fatally injured. The other, Mr. Henry FLOTO, they were unable to get out until his life was extinct. Mr. FLOTO was a man highly
              respected by all who knew him. He was thirty years of age, and leaves a wife and two children.

           Thomas J. FOOTMAN,
              Mariposa Gazette May 5,1877
              Found dead in cabin.- On last Saturday evening Thomas J. FOOTMAN, a farmer, living near Lovejoy's Saw Mill, about twelve or             fourteen miles northeast from Mariposa, was found dead in his cabin. Mr. FOOTMAN had been ailing for a long time with inflamatory rheumatism, and although able to be about, it was not expected that he would live any great length of time, and consequently his demise didn't create much surprise. He was a single man and a native of Maine, and aged about sixty-two years.

        James Foran    dod:     March 13,1917
        sex: male    race:   white   marital status:   divorced
        dob -------- 1865   age: abt 52
        occupation:   miner      bp:   Mariposa Co, CA
        father: James Foran    bp:   Ireland
        mother: not known

        cause:   Verdict of Coroners Jury, death caused by
        xxxxheart failure
        J. E. Johnson, coroner

              FORAN, William
              June 18th, 1887 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

The Fatal Pistol. William FORAN Killed in a bar Room Fight. He Dies In Great Agony After Twenty Hours-
Circumstances Of Yesterdays Tragedy- The Autopsy. (Stockton Mail June 13th.)

              Shortly before 1 o'clock yesterday morning William FORAN, Officer TOWELL and John FUNAN entered the
              Palisade saloon, adjoining the RUSSELL Stable, on Main Street. FORAN rarely visited that saloon and when
              asked to go there on this occasion refused at first. In the card room sat Lloyd HARRISON and his brother
              Frank. Leaning with one arm against the casing of the door leading from the bar room into the card room
              FORAN, who was intoxicated, looked in upon the players and called out, " How do you do, gentlemen, ; come
              and have a drink." As he did his eye fell on Frank HARRISON, between whose brother and FORAN there had been
              some trouble over a foot race wager. " I guess, by God, you'll know me next time you see me," said Frank. "
              Yes I guess I will," and FORAN walked up to him. A fight followed in which Lloyd started to take part.
              Officer TOWELL separated Frank and FORAN, and shoved the former out into the bar room. " You go and attend
              to him." said Frank, referring to FORAN; " I don't want to fight you." " I am trying to," said the officer.

              By this time Frank had been pushed to the further side of the partition. He resisted arrest, and policeman
              drew his revolver to club him if necessary. At that instant two shots were fired in the card room. Running
              in, TOWELL saw FORAN on the floor and Lloyd HARRISON with a smoking revolver in his hand. He arrested the
              shooter and demanded the weapon. Lloyd refused to surrender it, but said he would give it to Charles RICH-
              one of the proprietors of the saloon. He was accordingly allowed to pass it to his brother Frank who gave
              it to RICH and the latter in turn passed it to TOWELL. HARRISON was taken to jail immediately. What
              happened in the card room after FRANK had been rushed out is described differently by the different
              witnesses of the shooting. FORAN attacked Lloyd, who previously joined with Frank against him. One of the
              on-lookers says that someone, whom he thinks was FUNAN, helped FORAN against Lloyd, and that the two forced
              him back against a small ice chest, bent him over it and beat him. Lloyd either broke loose or was
              released, and then drew his pistol and fired. The first shot missed and lodged in the wall near the ice
              chest. The second shot , which followed quickly on the first, struck FORAN very nearly over the center of
              the heart.

              The wounded man fell on his face. He sprang into a sitting posture, clasping his left breast and groaned: "
              My wife! Send for my wife. I am murdered; go tell my wife." Among the people who ran into the saloon upon
              hearing the pistol shots was Ben KOHLBERG. " Who shot you, Billy?" he asked. " Oh, Ben. I don't know," was
              the answer; "I am murdered." " Is there anything I can do for you?" " Take care of me. Where is the
              doctor?" Officer EDWARDS and Percy WILLIAMS also talked to him. In reply to a question from EDWARDS as to
              whether the shot was through the body, FORAN answered that he thought it he was " done for." He requested
              WILLIAMS to look out for the welfare of his family. Drs. PHILLIPS and CZARTORYSKI were summoned. When
              they arrived the man was unconscious. He subsequently came to however, and in response to questions put by
              District Attorney SMITH, stated that he did not absolutely know who had done the shooting, and that there
              was no cause given for the commission of the deed. He added that he was not armed. This statement was
              corroborated by a search, for no weapon was found near him. He was left in the saloon until about 5
              o'clock, when he was removed to his dwelling, on the north side of Miner Avenue, Lindsay point.

              In the saloon at the time of the tragedy were Charles RICH, a young man named McINTIRE (son of RICH's
              partner), the HARRISONS, Nelson BROWN, Seth PAYTON, John FINNAN, Officer TOWELL and Charles LESTER.
              Lloyd HARRISON is about 25 years old. He is a nephew of Norval HARRISON, a wealthy farmer near Linden, has
              been hauling hay for his cousin on a farm near the race track. His brother Frank came from Tulare on
              Saturday last. FORAN moved hither from Farmington several years ago and purchased the Eureka Saloon. His
              estate consists entirely of personal property, among which is the saloon and moneys valued at three or four
              thousand dollars. Yesterday he willed his estate to his wife, and in order to avoid possible probate
              difficulties, took the further precaution of deeding it to her. The HARRISON's are would be sports. Ill
              feelings resulted between them some time ago over a matched bull-dog fight, and subsequently over a foot
              race in which FORAN held the stakes and refused to surrender them for the reason that the case go into the
              courts- as it subsequently did. At this time FORAN feared that he might be shot, and accordingly left town
              and remained as a guest at the KIDD ranch, on Union Island, for a week.

              The wounded man was pronounced doomed by the physicians who visited him just after the shooting, and
              although he lived till 9 o'clock last night, it was very evident that there was no hope of his survival.
              When a Mail reporter saw him yesterday, FORAN was but semi conscious. He was moaning and breathing heavily.
              Throwing back the bed clothing and raising the cloth from his breast a peculiar wound could be seen. It was
              not circular, as is usually the case, but somewhat elongated in a line traverse to the body. It was about
              the size of a thirty eight caliber ball- the size of the Smith and Wesson pistol used by HARRISON. The
              death parlor seemed already on his face. This resulted from lack of circulation. His body was cold and
              clammy, although a dozen bottles of hot water were kept around him. Occasionally he rallied, and upon his
              attention being attracted, he recognized visitors and spoke to them. In conversing about the tragedy he
              said he attempted to catch the pistol at the first fire. The dying man was visited several times by Father
              BRENNAN of St. Mary's Church. FORAN's death happened at exactly 9 o'clock. During the twenty minutes prior
              to that time he was unconscious. His last words were to his wife, asking her to put her arms around his
              neck. Hiss dying struggles were terrible. He tore off the cloths with which the wounds had been bandaged
              and threw his arms around in agony. He had been bleeding internally, and his struggles and tossing caused
              the pent up blood to spout from the bullet hole.

              The body was taken to the morgue shortly after the death, and an autopsy was held immediately. It was found
              that the cavity of the body was full of blood. The ball had struck a rib, fracturing the bone, and had
              glanced upward. It struck on the under side of the rib above and was deflected strait inwards, passing
              though the left lung about half a inch over the heart, and through the shoulder blade. The ball was but
              slightly battered. A Coroners jury was summoned and viewed the remains at the completion of the autopsy.
              Owing to the fact that the attorneys who are to hear the evidence in the case are engaged, the inquest was
              postponed to Wednesday morning next. The deceased was 35 years old. Besides the widow he leaves a son ten
              years old, who was visiting a relative at Watsonville at the time of the deceased death. Mr. FORAN's father
              and mother reside in Mariposa County, and it is thought they will not be able to answer the summons sent
              them in time for the funeral, which will be held tomorrow. A Mail reporter called at the jail today to get
              prisoner HARRISON's version of the killing, but he refused to be seen. W. L. DUDLEY has been retained as
              his council. It is reported that James H. BUDD will be employed to assist the District Attorney in the
              prosecution.

              Philip T Foster who has been a patient at the county hospital for the past four years died at that
              institution on April 12th. Mr. FOSTER was a native of Virginia and was 86 years of age at the time of his
              death. He formerly resided in the Snow Creek country.

FOURGUREAN- Mariposa Gazette, Mariposa Gazette, Feb 5, 1861
At the County Hosptial, on Feb 2, J. A. FOURGUREAN, age 47, of consumption. (submitted by Warren Carah)

FOURNIER – At Mt Bullion, California, Thursday, May 20, 1926, Antone
Fournier, a native of France, age 75 years.

Antone Fournier, one of the county's oldest and most highly respected citizens, passed away at the home of his son, T. B. Fournier, in Mt. Bullion, last Thursday.

Mr. Fournier was a native of France but came to California when a young man; he settled near Mt. Bullion where he engaged in farming and mining for many years later moving to Mariposa where he farmed and gardened.

More than a year ago Mr. Fournier had a serious illness and was removed to Mt. Bullion where he has since resided at the home of his son.

He is survived by one son, T. B. Fournier of Mt. Bullion and two daughters, Mrs. Jay C. Bruce of San Lorenzo and Mrs. Tommie Gordon of Wawona.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, interment being made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at Mariposa.

FOURNIER, Leroy W
Fresno Bee, October 4, 1959
Own Rifle Kills Mariposa Boy on Sierra Hunt
Madera, Madera Co. Leroy W Fournier, 15 of Mariposa, rifle in hand, started to leap across Slide Creek yesterday The rifle discharged and bullet struck him in the neck, causing instant death.
His father, Earl Fournier of Manteca, San Joaquin County, with whom he was deer hunting in the high Sierra, heard the shot. He, called, ran to the creek and found the body sprawled on the ground.
The scene of the tragedy was 22 miles east of North Fork near the Mammoth Road.
The sheriff's office learned the safety catch on the rifle was faulty.
Young Fournier, a student at Mariposa High School, lived in Mariposa with his grandmother, MRs. Sadie Fournier. Survivin also are a brother, Clifgton, and a sister, Agnes. They two live with the grandmother.

(Submitted by Steve Miller)
Fournier-Near Princeton, January 14th,1893, Mrs. Sarah, beloved wife of Antoine Fournier, a native of California, aged 32 years.

                  The death of this lady occurred on the 14th instant, at her home near Princeton. She had suffered from
              an attack of pneumonia, but was considered out of danger and in a fair way to recover. But the first day she
              could sit up she insisted on having her hair, which had become badly matted, cut very close to her head,
              and this giving her fresh cold, a relapse set in which soon proved fatal. She was a very domestic women, and
              rarely left her home even to go to the nearest village. Five young children, one a baby of three months
              old, are left with the husband to mourn her loss. Her funeral took place Monday afternoon, and was well
              attended. The internment took place at the Odd Fellows' cemetery.

              A large number of friends and relatives of Tony B. Fournier, 70, lifetime resident of Mt. Bullion and Mariposa, gathered at the Tiscornia-Ivers Funeral Home in
              Mariposa on Tuesday after-noon, to pay their last respects. Fournier died at the Fremont Hospital on Saturday, where he had been a pneumonia patient for
              about two weeks. He had been in ill health for several years.

              He was born May 10, 1884 at Mt. Bullion where he spent his early years. He engaged in mining until about 15 years age. Since that time he has ranched there, in
              Bootjack and Mariposa. Fournier was superintendent of the B & M Mine near Bridgeport for several years, and a Hunter's Valley mine for another period of
              years. During the time his children were in school he was active in school affairs and was trustee of the Mt. Bullion School for a time.

Services were conducted by the Mariposa I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 39 of which he was a member for 47 years.

              He leaves his widow, Sadie, seven sons; Russel and Eugene of Mariposa, Milton and Ira of Mt. Bullion, Tony and Earl of Merced, George of San Mateo; two
              daughters: Mrs. Rebecca Jay of Mt. Bullion and Mrs. Jane Barnhill of Coarsegold; two sisters: Mrs. Sarah Gordon of Lincoln, Calif., and Mrs. Catherine Bruce
              of Hayward; also 32 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

The horrors of war was brought home to all Mariposans this week, when word was received that William J. Founrier of Mt. Bullion, one of the first young men of the country to answer his country's call, had passed away at the U. S. Naval Training Station, Mare Island. Death came on Sunday the 16th, following an illness of about three weeks from an attack of measles and pneumonia.

Will Fournier was a native of Mariposa County and 24 years, 11 months and 15 days of age. For many years he followed the occupation of mining and with some degree of success. Honest and fair in all dealings with his fellow men he made many friends, all of whom will regret to hear of his untimely death.

Surviving are his father, Antone Fournier of Mariposa, one brother, T. B. Fournier, and two sisters, Mrs. Jay C. Bruce and Mrs. Sarah Kirby.

The remains were brought to Mariposa Wednesday and laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at 2 p. m. Services were held at the grave. To his sorrowing relatives the sympathy of the entire community is extended.

              Charles FRANCIS
              March 25, 1882 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by William Disbro)

              Death of Charles FRANCIS.- The deceased was an old timer, and generally known to our oldest inhabitants. He
              formerly resided here with his family, consisting of a wife and two daughters. Mrs. FRANCIS died here
              several years ago, and one of the daughters married Allen MATHEWS, who now lives in Merced. The deceased
              owned at one time what is known as the Francis Mine, several miles below here on Mariposa Creek. The mine
              was sold to a company, for which he received some eight or ten thousand dollars. It was to much money to
              remain here with, so he went to San Francisco, where he was induced to invest in stocks, which proved
              disastrous, and he returned to this place about a year afterwards without a dollar. Since his return he has
              been living in the vicinity of the same mine, which had already rewarded him for his labors. The mine has,
              we understand, been abandoned by its owners, and Mr. FRANCIS has since been prospecting it, in hope of
              making another raise. He also had a little place near by where he lived, and where he was found on Sunday
              last; supposed to have died of heart disease, for he was found where he was at work in at a ditch. The body
              was brought to town by Bishop and Johnnie REDMAN on Tuesday last, and buried by the side of his wife in the
              Catholic Cemetery. Deceased was a native of England, aged about 75 years, and was a pioneer of this State.

FRANCIS, Georgana
Modesto Bee and News- Herald, April 19, 1964
Turlock- Georgana Francis, 74, a Mariposa County native and long time resident of the Stanislaus area , died yesterday in her Hughson home after a long illness.
Mrs. Francis was a native of Webb Station. She lived in Groveland and Jamestown, Tuolumne County, and the Hughson areas all her life.
She was a member of St. Anthonys catholic Church in Hughson.
Survivors include her widower Antone Francis, of Hughson; a daughter, Clara Dias of Modesto; two sisters, Mattie Fonts of Merced, Merced County, and Maude Thomas of Modesto; a brother, Joe Webb of Merced Falls, and two grandchildren.
The rosary will be recited at 8:30 o'clock tonight in the Allen Mortuary.
Services will be held at 9:30 AM tomorrow in the mortuary . Burial will be in the Turlock Memorial Park.

At Buffalo Gulch, Saturday, October 14, 1865, an Italian named FRANCISCO, aged 35 years.

Near Whitlock's Creek, Mariposa County, May 11th, 1875, Harriet Christina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles FRANK, aged four months and 15 days.

           Edward Schofield FRANK
              Mariposa Gazette, May 28, 1910
              (submitted by T Hilk)

              Mariposa Gazette, May 28, 1910 Death of a Young Man. Edward Schofield Frank, aged 19 years, 11 months and
              17 days, died at Mt. Gains, Thursday, after a short illness caused by inhaling foul air, in the mine where
              he was employed. Deceased was a native of Mariposa county and followed mining for a livelihood. He was an
              industrious, bright young man and had many friends who will hear of his demise with regret. He leaves his
              mother, Mrs. Annie J. Frank, of Whitlock, two brothers and three sisters to mourn the loss of a kind son
              and brother. The brothers are G. C. and John E. Frank, the sisters, Mrs. Theodore Arndke, Mrs. J. H.
              Lawrence' Miss Christina Frank and Miss Bertha Frank. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist
              church, Mariposa today at 2 p. m., interment in Mariposa public cemetery.

FRASER, Stanley
Fresno Bee | Fresno, California | Monday, December 29, 1930

COULTERVILLE POSTMASTER DIES FROM INDIGESTION

Stanley Fraser, 38, son of Mrs. Lanie Lovess of 2328 Mono Street, a native of Fresno, died yesterday in Coulterville from acute indigestion. He was a forest ranger and postmaster at Coulterville. Besides his mother, he leaves a widow, Mrs. Minnie Fraser, and two sons, Charles and Stanley Fraser, Jr. he was a son of the late Charles Lovess, who was a constable here in 1891.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. tomorrow at the Stephens and Bean Chapel, under auspices of the American Legion. He served overseas during the world war and was with the army of occupation on the Rhine. submitted by Carol Lackey

DEATH OF MRS. FREMONT - Sketch of the Thrilling Life of Woman Well Known in This Start.

              Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont, widow of the famous Pathfinder, died at Los Angeles Saturday evening of
              pneumonia, contracted on Christmas eve during a celebration at her home. She was unconscious for several
              hours prior to her death. Her devoted daughter and two nurses were at the bedside at the end. The funeral
              took place Tuesday morning from Christ Episcopal church. Rev. Charles E. Neumann officiated.

              Mrs. Fremont was 78 years of age, and her constitution, naturally strong, was broken somewhat by a sever
              accident that befell her about three years ago. She slipped and fell, dislocating her hip bone, and never
              since had she been able to walk alone. Since the accident two nurses had been employed most of the time It
              has been understood for a long time that MRS. Fremont was failing gradually, but so serious a turn was not
              expected at this time.

              Few women in America have had a life more eventful than that of Mrs. Fremont a daughter of the famous
              Senator Benton, she was only 16 years of age when she made a love match with the then Lieutenant Fremont.
              It is known to every admirer of General Fremont's career that his wife shared his journeys westward and
              braved frontier live that she might remain at his side. For many years, since the General's death, she had
              lived in Los Angeles, her daughter, Miss Fremont, being her constant companion, and about her had clustered
              a circle of warm personal friends who did everything in their power to make her last days full of cheer.

              Jessie Benton Fremont was the daughter of Missouri's Senator, Thomas H. Benton, and widow of General John
              C. Fremont, "Pathfinder," of the forties of the recent century, a leader in the conquest of California in
              1846, the Republican party's first candidate for the Presidency, and commander of the Department of the
              West early in the Civil War. Mrs. Fremont was born in Virginia in 1824 and was taken as a mere child to St.
              Louis where She lived under her father's watchful care until 1841, when she married the dashing and
              ambitious Lieutenant John C. Fremont. The union of the daughter of the leader of the Jacksonian element of
              the national Democracy, as distinguished from the Calhoun faction, to young Fremont was an event which
              attracted almost as much attention throughout the country as did the contest then under way between Tyler
              and the Wig party. The marriage advanced Fremont's fortunes professionally and politically. It assisted in
              getting the young officer the assignments for the exploration of the Rocky Mountain region and the Pacific
              Coast, for which his talents and ambitions conspicuously fitted him, which gained him a reputation
              throughout the would as "the Pathfinder of the Western wilderness," and helped to get him the Presidential
              candidacy subsequently.

              On the second of these expeditions, that of 1843, Mrs. Fremont's penetration and courage had a decisive
              influence on her husband's career and at the same time had an effect on her country's history. Mrs.
              Fremont, then in St. Louis, her father's and her husband's residence city, was directed by her husband to
              open all the letters sent to him, only those giving him instructions necessary for him to observe.
              Receiving a letter from Colonel Abert, chief of the Topographical Bureau, ordering Fremont return to
              Washington and explain why he was carrying a howitzer, which Fremont wisely obtained in order to arm his
              men against the hostile Blackfeet, and knowing that a return would mean the end of the expedition for that
              year and perhaps for all time, Mrs. Fremont withheld the letter and set a mounted messenger to Fremont who
              was then at Kaw Landing, the site of the present Kansas City, beyond the verge of civilization, preparing
              to start across the plains. She warned him to get under way at the earliest possible moment.

              He obeyed the injunction, pushed across the prairies, went over the Rockies, explored the great Salt Lake
              basin, penetrated the region around the Columbia's upper tributaries, marched down the Pacific Coast into
              California, then Mexican territory, retraced his way north and east through a gap in the Sierra Nevada near
              penetrated by white men before that time, made another investigation of Salt Lake's surroundings, and then,
              swinging eastward, was back in St. Louis in the midsummer of 1844. This was the expedition which made
              Fremont's reputation all over the world and reflected on the Government at Washington, which had tried to
              prevent the expedition, a credit which that Government took especial pains to appropriate.

              The expedition had two sorts of political consequences of decisive influence on the country's history.
              Fremont's report, published in 1845, sent Brigham Young and the Mormons to Salt Lake, then Mexican
              territory, which came to the united States in the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, in 1848, the end of the
              Mexican was, and diverted them from Lower California, where they originally intended to locate, and which
              remained in Mexico's hands after the treaty and ever since. A still more important consequence was that it
              gave Fremont a knowledge of the strategic points in California which he turned to decisive account on his
              third expedition, in 1846, when he struck the first blow in the war which made California and New Mexico
              United States territory. He became one of California's first Senators when that State entered the union in
              1850.

              Fremont's youth (he was only 43 at the time), resourcefulness and audacity, embodying at once the "manifest
              destiny" aspiration and the "young America" ideals, gained him in 1856 in Presidential nomination of the
              new Republican party, composed largely of young, courageous and enthusiastic men. His relationship by
              marriage to the great Missouri statesman also aided him toward the candidacy, through the hope which it
              finished the Republican leaders that their party might gain a foothold I slave territory. Fremont lost, but
              if his party had carried Pennsylvania and Illinois, which it expected to win, and which it did win four
              years later, he would have been elected.

              Fremont died in 1890, Since then Mrs. Fremont has resided in Los Angeles, and her home had been a Mecca for
              persons traveling through that locality. One of the distinguished visitors of 1901 was President McKinley,
              who called upon her while he was on his tour through California.

              At the outbreak of the Civil War Mrs. Fremont was living at the present Black point, which she had fitted
              up elaborately as a home. She rented the place and went at once to Washington to join her husband. In her
              absence the place was sized for military purposes by order of Secretary Stanton, and after the struggle was
              over was converted into the residence of the commander of the department. Fifty other property holders
              secured compensation for their lands, but Fremont was unsuccessful burring his life in getting any redress,
              and Mrs. Fremont has had no better fortune.

              After the death of General Fremont in 1890 Mrs. Fremont was given a cottage at Los Angeles by the women of
              that city as a mark of their appreciation of her work and influence. She secured a pension of $2000 a year,
              but since the fall, which dislocated her hip, she had required the services of a nurse and this pension was
              found inadequate. It is probable that she would have received further aid had she lived. - San Francisco
              Chronicle.

              FRITZ, Jonnie
              April 9, 1881 Mariposa Gazette
              (submitted by W. Disbro)

              Little Johnnie FRITZ.- Little Johnnie, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. FRITZ, of Mariposa, died, at the
              residence of his parents, at 2 o'clock last Thursday morning. Johnnie has been sick, for about 10 days
              prior to his death, with pneumonia. His condition was not supposed to be dangerous, although he suffered
              considerable pain, till sometime Wednesday night, when it was plain to seen the little sufferer had but a
              short time to live. This is a terrible blow to his parents, unexpected as it was; they have the deepest
              sympathy of the entire community. Johnnie's death is deeply regretted by his school associates. The vacant
              desk was trimmed in evergreens and flowers. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and
              children of the school attended in a body.

              Death of Mrs. Macia M. FRY - Notwithstanding we have been quite well acquainted with this lady for the last
              twenty-five years, we have failed, owing to her peculiar traits of character, to become informed as to her
              antecedents prior to her coming to California sometime in the early fifties as the wife of Dr. DICKENSON,
              who our most early inhabitants can well remember as a citizen among us, and who about the years 1853-4 held
              the office of county surveyor, Doct. Oliver M. DICKENSON, was a man highly esteemed and a prominent member
              of the Masonic fraternity of this place. They had an only child who had grown to be a young lady, named
              Rebecca, who was a great favorite with all who knew her. Twenty-five years ago young ladies were infrequent
              in this section, hence Miss Rebecca was the center attraction in this portion of the county. As well as we
              can recollect it was sometime in the year of 1854-5, she in company with her father in attempting to cross
              Mariposa river, on their way Snelling's were drowned- a calamity which struck terror to the whole
              community. This sad mishap which most undoubtedly affected the reason - more or less- of the bereft widow
              and mother who was left alone to mourn the loss of her husband and daughter. Yet notwithstanding her great
              misfortune she has lived and battled with the freaks of the world up to about this time. By many she was
              considered destitute of a full flow of reason usually accorded to a sane person. About twenty years ago she
              was married to Mr. Robert A. FRYE, they lived together several years and then separated. For the past ten
              years she has lived a recluse life- seldom visiting a neighbors or having any intercourse whatever with the
              world generally. During the mean time kind neighbors have administered to her necessities; and so strange
              and many were her freaks and peculiarities at times, that sustenance and raiment had to be forced upon her.
              She as well as we can learn is a native of Connecticut, was married to Dr. DICKENSON in Lynn, Mass., came
              to California about 1852, and it is said by those who claim to know, that she was 80 years of age at the
              time of her death. She has a nephew living in Massachusetts. The only estate of which she was possessed is
              a quartz mine on Saxton's creek and house and lot in Mariposa. She was buried on Sunday last in the Masonic
              Cemetery. There was a large attendance at her funeral.

              Drowned - Last Friday at Split Rock Ferry, Merced River, on the road leading from Bear Valley to
              Coulterville, the ferry-boat was swamped whereby the ferryman and a chinaman were drowned. The river was
              unusually high and swift, and by some accident or mismanagement the boat was allowed to attempt the
              crossing, square across, instead of throwing one end of the boat down, and taking a angle or quarterly
              position with the currant, usually required to impel the boat on it's course and for its safety. The white
              man drowned was Wm. FULLERTON an old citizen, and highly respected. He was a native of Alabama aged 60
              years. He was employed as ferryman. The chinaman Ah Kay, a well known gardener close to Bear Valley, was
              with his horse on his way peddling vegetables. The horse swam put, but the chinaman and ferryman
              disappeared in the swift turbulent stream below, and had not been found at last accounts. The ferryboat was
              immediately righted, and is in good condition for business.