California

St. Joseph's Catholic Church by Elliot Koppel

 Frederick Michael Adair

 died Santa Barbara County.  City or town of Bicknell
 Male, White, Married
 wife: Rose C. Adair
 Born Dec. 23, 1871
 age:  50 years, 3 months, 20 days
 oil worker, oil producing
 Union Oil of Cal.
 Born in Bear Valley, Cal.
 Father:  James C. Adair, born Scotland
 mother:  Mary Deegan, born Ireland
 at place of death 2 years.
 In CA 50 years, 3 months 20 days
 informant:  H.S. Prairu?  Orcutt, Cal.
 died Apr. 13, 1922
 duration:  6 months 13 days.  Contributory cause:  senility
 Doctor attended him from Ap 1, 1922 to Ap 13, 1922.
 died at 3:15 a.m..  Had TB of both lungs.
 test confirmed diagnosis:  sputern t?
 Clarence D. Dickey, Jr. MD of Orcutt, Cal.
 Burial:  Santa Maria Cem.  Date of burial:  Ap 15, 1922

Death of Rufus ADAMS.

All of our townspeople will remember Rufus, the son of Mrs. Georgiana ADAMS who has lived here for so many years. Rufus was the only son left her, two others having died long ago. He left Mariposa about ten years ago, and has been living at or near Hollister, most of the time since, and has ever been a kind and helpful son, although so long absent from his family. Below we publish extracts from a letter written to Mrs. ADAMS by E. E. HOLBROOK, sheriff of San Benito county:

Hollister, Cal., July 24, 1891. Dear Madam: Although I am a stranger to you, yet it becomes my sad duty to inform you of matters relating to your son Rufus. Previous to the 3rd of last May he had been in my employ about two years. Since May, up to one week ago, he has been engaged in baling hay. A week ago yesterday, he caught cold in the hay field, and quit work and came to Hollister. Two physicians were in constant attendance upon him, and everything was done for him, that willing friends could do, or that money could command, but without avail, for on the evening of July 23rd, without a murmur or a struggle, the spirit of your son, Rufus, passed away from this world. I remained at his bedside until the last. During my acquaintance with Rufus, I always found him to be honest and industrious- a generous, whole-souled man, who was ever ready to lend a hand to one in need, no matter whether friend or stranger- a man that possessed a just pride, and was esteemed and respected by all who knew him, which fact was evidenced by the large number of friends who cared for him during his last days. His exspences during his illness were paid by his friends, who also purchased a lot in the Odd Fellow's cemetery, where he was laid to rest."

Capt John M AIKENS whose death is chronicled in ths paper, has resided in Coulterville, in this county, nearly twenty years. He was a native of New Hampshire, and about 58 years of age. He was regarded as a man of strict integrity, and has ranked favorably with other good citizens of the county. He was firm and decided, and hard to change from a position when once his mind had settled upon what he considered the ultima thule of any subject he had under consideration. His extreme reticence, no doubt, greatly diminished his social relations in life; therefore he had but few intimate or confidential friends in > the section where he has latterly spent his years, who could fairly estimate his worth, or give information sufficient to make an interesting sketch of his life or career in this county and State. 

Murder Near Princeton

Early on Thursday mourning last, the dead body of W.W. AKE, was found lying in the road between Princeton and Bear Valley, literally riddled with buck shot. Following is the testimony given. Wm. Valentine.- Between 10 and 11 was informed by Streeter, Ake had been found dead. Went out with several others three- fourths of a mile, and found the body; was lying with its face downward, and the left leg, I think, partly under the body, partially in the road. Haley pointed to coat saying he was shot; raised body and placed it on the hill side, turned partly on the side. Recognized the body as that of AKE; inquired for the horse, went down the road but could not see the horse. One horse was near. I turned to go back, and found as I thought, the place whence AKE was shot; called to the boys to come and see it. We then went to the spot where we thought it was - ten or twelve yards from the road- HALEY and STREETER in advance. We found an open spot, and tracks of a mans heel, a couple of bottles, as said, one of whiskey and one of water, did not taste or smell either. Had been some brush cut and placed on the tops of others still standing, those cut were old and yellow, as though cut some time. We found also a small lot of shavings, also old and yellow. After satisfying ourselves as to the hiding place, we looked for tracks, and found them leading directly away from the spot, and from the road towards and up a gulch. The person was evidently running, and went through and over the brush, had on heavy boots, think no 10's wear 7's myself, measured with my boot, track was longer than my boot; heel left marks of iron ring or plate on heel, mark plain, supposed boots nearly new. Never heard any threats against AKE, that I recollect. Could not say whether there were any nails on the boots. Hannibal WILLIAMS.- About 11 o'clock this mourning was going from the PHILLIPS shaft toward the mill, met Jno. ROACH, who said it was reported that AKE was lying on the road, a short distance from the mill dead. Looked up the hill, saw several persons moving in that direction, started myself. Reaching a pint about a half mile from the mill found the body of WM. AKE. The body was lying to the left of the road, had been moved by some persons, did not see it in original position, did not examine particularly saw evidences of deceased having been shot in a number of places. Mr. Valentine called my attention to ambush, tracks., distance from the body, etc. Did not see both horses, saw the one he was leading, as supposed; heard no threats. F.M. BENNETT.- Mr. Lyman JOHNSON came into the store, stating that he had found Mr. AKE lying on the road. HALEY and myself went out, reached the top of the hill, and meet STREETER and VALENTINE, arrived at the place, found AKE lying upon his face, examined, and found bullet holes, satisfied he had been shot. Laid him on the side of the hill. Had no appearance of having been moved. Saw no signs of any person having been near after he fell, he was lying on the left hand side of the road. Couldn't say whether he was riding, should judge he fell from a horse, was lying on his face; did not see the horse he was riding. I think it was 10 o'clock; did not notice whether he was hot or cold when we found him. Saw AKE this morning. Did not see nor meet any persons. Saw no sign of shot, wads or gun. Did not look to ascertain what direction the balls came. James HALEY.- Saw same as VALENTINE, remained longer than VALENTINE, saw saddled mare, boy brought her up about the time we started to town with body. Have heard hard language before but no threats. Did not see where horse was staked, tracks went off from ambush towards Green's Gulch, found wad from gun, it was newspaper. Think deceased fell from the horse. AKE frequently rode with his leg over the horn of the saddle. Never thought about boot being new, iron made plain tracks. Do not know person that shot. We the Jury of Inquest summoned to inquire into the cause or causes of the death of Wm. W. AKE, on Thursday morning, May 3d, 1866, near Princeton, Mariposa Co., find that deceased died from the effects of a gunshot wound or wounds, inflicted by some person or persons unknown. W. J. LEMOYN, Foreman Geo. BERNHARD, M. FIBUSCH, Geo. STEWART, Joseph ESLICK, Chas, BLOED, H. CARTER, E. JONES, W.P. FRAZER, Geo. MISCHLEY, Stephen ESLICK. Princeton, May 3d, 1866

ALAIRD, Manuel S.
MINING MAN OF MARIPOSA DIES

Modesto News Hearald-May 28, 1933
Merced- May 27= Manuel S Alarid, 67, Mariposa miner, died at his home to-day in Mariposa and the body was brought to the Welch and Griffin Funeral parlors here.  Funeral services will be conducted by Father Franko in the Mariposa Catholic Church at 3 PM Monday.
Alaird leaves his widow, Sarah Alarid, and the following children; Frank Alarid and Mrs. Allen Souza of Redwood City; E. R. Alarid of Yosemite; Manuel Alarid, Mrs. C E. Pearman, Mrs. A. J. Watts, Mrs. Lucio Echaverrla and Miss Carmen Alarid, all of San Franicsco; Beatrice Alarid of Mariposa and Bernice Alarid of Modesto.- cferoben

In Mariposa, December 25th, George ALEXANDER, aged 54 and 9 months. 

Unfortunate Jack ALLEN.

It was a sad day for poor Jack ALLEN, when he fell victim to one of those remarkable freaks of nature, in the shape of a cave or slide from a high and almost perpendicular mountain, which overhangs the trail leading up the Merced river, about three miles below the romantic spot known as the Cascades Falls. It is a lonely, uninhabited section of the river for miles either way from where the accident occurred, and travel along the trail would scarcely average one person a day the whole year round. In the course of time, there has evidently been some very heavy and slides at this and other points along the river, where the high precipate mountains forms a deep canyon through which the beautiful Merced river passes after leaving the Great Valley, a short distance above. It was on the 21st day of last March (March 1886), when poor Jack was plodding his way along this lonely trail leading to Yosemite Valley, with a view, no doubt, to seeking employment during the business season. As he was passing underneath the terrible avalanche, he must have heard the noise and turned around to look back, bringing his right side towards the mountain, as the rock struck him. When examined, four ribs on the right side were broken, his right ankle was badly broken, and leg immediately below the knee crushed and right arm broken. He was alive and could talk a little. Had it not been for the road Surveyors, GOULD and Co. who were encamped at the Cascade Falls, the accident would, no doubt, have been unknown for some days afterwards. They had broken up camp that morning; GOULD and two of his men had gone off n the mountain toward Big Meadow to hunt a section corner. STEETER and DUFF were to go ahead down the river to Whorton, below, to see about some animals, leaving Frank LATCHAW with the pack animals to bring up the rear. The surveying party had about completed the survey of road and were preparing to start for home. When STREETER and DUFF came upon the slide from the mountain they found the trail embedded to such a extent that it was impassable for an animal, and were about starting back to inform LATCHW who was in charge of the pack train when they discovered a bundle or sack filled with something that had the appearence of clothes, belonging to some late traveler. The thought that some one might have been passing and caught in the mighty dead fall, occured to them when they commenced to hallo; and repeated some several times, when there first presentiments were realized, by a faint responce coming from among the rocks and debris some 15 or 20 yards below where the trail passed. They soon found the unfortunate man lying prostrate upon the rocks and put him in a comfortable position as they possibly could. After a short cunsultation with the wounded man it was dicided to go back as quick as possible for other help. ALLEN had told the boys he could not live long, so away they went as speedily as possible to inform the other members of the surveying party of the accident. LATCHAW with his train, was intercepted and turned back as it was impracticle to get down river owing to the condition of the trail caused by the slide. They went on to the mountain in search of GOULD and the two assistants, COOP and GALLISON, who were with hm, and as soon as found, they all hastened to the spot where ALLEN was last seen alive. Nearly five hours had elapsed since he was found by DUNN and STREETER, before the party returned. Allen had in his last agonies, struggled and got himself in a upright sitting position, in which he died. How long he had been dead was hard to tell, it was a pity to have left him so long after being found, although no more releif could be given than was done before they left him at noon. The next things to be done was to convey the body to some place for burial, and the nearest respectable point was the Big Meadow, about six miles away. To accomplish this, two and one half miles of trail was to be gone over before reaching the Coulterville wagon road, and from thence up a steep mountain, some two miles long; from thence to the place of internment. It was no small task; a litter had to be constructed out of the brushes and poles. such as they could get. His weight was, at least, 160 pounds, and the trail being quite narrow, it fell upon two men at a time to carry the dead man until the wagon road was reached. The next morning Surveyor GOULD transformed himself into a undertaker and made a rude coffin, while others dug the grave, by the side of unfortunate John JOHNSON, who a short time since was found dead on the Oak Flat Road, thought to have perished from cold and exhaustion. Thus conclude a chapter of the last days of poor John Henry ALLEN, who met with death under such peculiar circumstances. He was a antive of Nova Scotia, aged 57 or 58 years, and was a pioneer of this county.

Death of Rev. J.M. ALSANSON

     The death of Rev. J. M. ALSANSON occurred on June 6th, at Maxwell
Colusa county. Mr. ALSANSON was well known here, having been stationed
here as Pastor of the M. E. Church. He was a man who was beloved by all
who knew him, and was just and kind in his church work, and socially was
a pleasant friend. His health had been feeble for a number of years, so
that his death was not  altogether unexpected. His wife, a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. COUNTS, has the sympathy of hosts of friends wherever
she has been stationed. He leaves one daughter, with his widow and
stepson, to mourn his death.

Lorenzo Alvord Mariposa Gazette, January 5, 1907, submitted by Tom Hilk

who was accidentally killed at Campo Seco, in Calaveras county, on Tuesday, the 1st. inst., at the age of 73 years, we are again called upon to chronicle the sorrowing news of the death of another of Mariposa's old and respected pioneers.Up to the year 1902, he had for a great many years been a continuous resident of this county and latterly resided in the Jerseydale district where he followed the avocation of farming and fruit raising. He was a man of family and was generally respected for his industry, sterling worth and generous disposition.Deceased was also a practical miner and worked extensively at this industry in Mariposa county, and has held the important position of foreman of the Washington mine at Quartzburg and the Hite's Cove mine, as well as mines of lesser note.Several years ago he was bereft of a loving wife and daughter, whose remains are now resting in the Odd Fellows' cemetery in Mariposa.Three sons, E. R. ALVORD of Merced, John ALVORD of Bakersfield and Asa ALVORD of Campo Seco, survive him.He was an old time member of Hornitos Lodge, I. O. O. F., and his funeral was conducted by that order, the interment being in Mariposa yesterday, where he was laid to rest near the dear ones who had preceded him to the grave. 

Sudden Death.- It becomes our painful duty to record the loss of another old and esteemed resident of Mariposa county, Mr. W. H. AMES, who died at his residence on Tuesday evening last. The immediate cause of death was internal hemorrhage, the result of a heart disease from which he had been suffering for several years. He leaves a wife and infant, and numerous circle of personal friends to regret his decease. Mr. AMES for several years held the office of Deputy Sheriff, and was a faithful and efficent officer and a good man. 

Sudden Death of Victor AMY.

Many of our citizens can well remember Victor AMY, who many years ago resided here and at Hornitos, associated with Beneditto ARDIZZI, carrying on the business of hotel, bakery and saloon. They left here about 1866 or 1868, and have been engaged in business for a number of years in Kern county. Victor AMY was highly respected by all who knew him here, and the news of sudden death will heard with sorrow. We find the following notice of his death in the Kern County Californian of July 2d: " This community was shocked and grieved last Thursday morning at the announcement by telegraph of the death at the French Hospital in San Francisco of Mr. Victor AMY of Sumner. Though robust in appearance, Mr. AMY's health had not been good for a long time, but his friends here and elsewhere indulged the hope that a course of medical treatment in San Francisco might re-establish it, and the kindly genial gentle yet be spared many years of life, prosperity and happiness. But such alas! was not to be. At 6 o'clock on Thursday morning last he peacefully passed away. So general and genuine were the expressions of grief caused by the sad event that they might have been deemed to possess even power to pierce the 'dull, cold ear of death.' We learn that, according to the terms of his will, the business will be carried on in the name of Amy and Ardizzi until May 1, 1884, when the property is to be divided, and his share go to his heirs. The executors are his brother Melchoir and his partner Beneditto ARDIZZI. Mr. ARDIZZI departed for San Francisco Thursday evening to take charge of the remain, which will probably be interred there." 

Mrs., Francisca C. de ANAYA.

     Another death occurred in our village last Sunday, being that of an
aged Mexican lady, Mr. Francisca C. de ANAYA, who has long been a
invalid. Mrs. ANAYA was an old resident here, and was a quiet unassuming
women, one, who was universally respected. She had long been a widow,
leaving one son and two daughters to survive her. Her funeral took place
Tuesday afternoon at the Catholic Church. The bereaved family have the
sympathy of the whole neighborhood in their affliction.

In Mariposa Saturday, August 26th, 1865, JESUS GUSMAN ANAJA, a native of Durango, Mexico, aged 56 years. The deceased cameto thisplace in 1851, and has children living in Mexico as well as here. She was highly respected among the people of this place. 

At the county Hospital, on Thursday, Dec. 21st, G. F. ANDERSON, aged about 40 years. 

Death of a celebrity,- In the Stockton "Independent" says; "George Anderson, a native of Melrose, Scotland, aged 47, and for a long time a resident in Yo Semite Valley, died there on the 10th inst., of acute pneumonia. He was a man of pluck and daring, being the first to climb South Dome, and it was to his skill and perseverance that it's ascent was made possible to others. He was latterly engaged in building a wide passageway from the floor of the Valley up to the Vernal and Nevada Falls, which, being cut in the side of the granite walls, required blasting most of the way.

APPERSON, Mary Olive
Modest Bee and News Heaald - September 8, 1953
Mariposa- Services will be conducted at 2 PM tomorrow at Tiscornia & Ivers Funeral Home for Mrs. Mary Olice Apperson, 78, of Mariposa who died SUnday in a local hospital.
Burial will be in Mariposa Cemetery.
A native of Iowa, she lived here 60 years.
She leaves her widower, W L (Bud) Apperson; three daughters, Mrs. May Wildt and Mrs Edith Lozier of Mariposa and Mrs. Frances Drayer of Live Oak; a son, Allen Sorrells, of Merced; three brothers, Elmo Eldridge of Pasadena, Glover of Porterville and Frank of Springville, and a sister, Mrs. Idona May of Montebello.- transcribed by c feroben

APPLE, Michael
Tuesday, 12 Nov 1872
Stockton Daily Independent
DIED -- at Mariposa, Nov. 8th, Michael APPLE, a native of Hesse, aged 37 years.
transcribed by Dee S

DIED -- on the Chowchilla River, Nov. 15th, Mrs. M.J. APPLING, mother of 
P.C. and R.A. APPLING, aged 76 years.
transcribed by Dee S

Mrs. Mary Appling, 95, died last night in her home after a long illness.

She was the widow of  J. C. Appling, a carpenter, who died in 1935.
Mrs Appling was a daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Snell who were
sent by the Methodist Church in 1862 as missionaries to the Indians. The
Rev. Snell also was a teacher, and his children and many other children
of their age received their early education from him.
Moved to Mariposa County
The family moved to Raymond, now in Madera County, in 1879 and lived
there until 1902. When Mrs. Appling was 16, her mother died, and she
reared her brothers and sisters, then her own family and still later the
son of a sister who died. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
Leaves Two Sons
Surviving are two sons, C. J. Appling of Fresno, a retired teacher, and
C. L. Appling of Whittier, a retired Long Beach Boy Scout executive;
three daughters, Mrs. D. A. (May) Miner of Madera, Mrs. Fred (Martha)
Bulfinch of Fresno, a retired teacher, Mrs. Hazel Guillemin of Raymond,
a teacher ; a sister, Mrs Naomi Lyon, of Madera; 12 grandchildren; 27
great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 A. M. Thursday in the R. C. Jay
and Son Chapel. Burial will be in the Arbor Vitae Cemetery. submitted by Carol Lackey

ARANCEBIA, HORACE V
Fresno Bee, Feb 18,  1944
MADERA (Madera Co) Feb 18-Horace Victor Arancebia, 55, a native of Hornitos, Mariposa County and a resident
 of Madera for the last 30 years died yesterday following a brief illness. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Ruby Arancebia; three daughters
Mrs. Helen Mason, San Francisco, and Mrs. Louis Dorman and Mrs. Cleo Monroe, both of Oakland; a sister, Madeline Muller, Dos Palos,
and eight brothers, Eugene Arancebia, Merced; Arthur and Virgil Arancebia, Madera; Fred and Johnny Arancebia, Dos Palos; Joseph Arancebia, Modesto; 
Ernest Arancebia, Fresno; and Michael Arancebia, Glendale.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 'oclock in the RS Jay Chapel and burial will be in the Arbor Vitae Cemetery.  Rev. G. O. Harrell will officiate.-
cdf
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DIED -- at Hornitos, July 1st, John, son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert ARTHUR, aged 1 
year, 4 months.

  Merced Sun Star, Wednesday, May 4, 1955
  OBITUARIES
  William Arthur Funeral arrangements are pending at the Tiscornia and Ivers Funeral Home for William Arthur, 71, who died at Mariposa Tuesday following a long illness. He was a native of Hornitos.
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  Mariposa Gazette, Thursday, May 5, 1955
  Funeral Services For William Arthur to Be Held Here Firday
  Funeral services will be held here tomorrow, Friday, at 2:00 p.m. for William E. Arthur, 71 retired early day blacksmith of Hornitos, who died May 3 at the Fremont hospital, after an extended illness. He was a native of Hornitos, born December 2, 1883. For many years before his retirement he drove the mail stage between Merced Falls and Hornitos.
  Surviving are three nieces, Mrs. Harriett Mitchell of Indio, Mrs. Minnie Firto of Hickman, Mrs. May Blauert, Merced, and six nephews, Charles Person of Turlock, Walter, Roscoe, George Elmer and Robert Roduner, all of Merced.
  Burial will follow in the Hornitos cemetery.
(submitted by Carol Lackey)

RETIRED MINER DIES IN MERCED Honore Isadore Artru, 83, retired miner and horticulturist, died unexpectedly at his home at 306 (?) Twentieth last night. The body will be taken to Santa Cruz from the Janss (?) and Ivers mortuary for burial Thursday. A native of France, Artru once represented the French government on an exploration trip to Africa with a party of 13 men and he had written several books on his travels. He came to Merced nine years ago from Mariposa following his retirement from mining 21 years ago. During his life in Merced he concentrated on his hobby of raising flowers. Until fourdays ago he cultivated the flower beds personally and was stricken with the fatal attack Thursday. Artru was born March 21, 1848 in Decasville, France. He first came to the United States 48 years ago and settled in San Francisco. Two years later he moved to Mariposa with his family. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Malanie Artru of Merced and his daughter, Mrs. E.L. CAMIN, of Santa Cruz. Surviving grandchildren are Mrs.L.L. PLASKET of Mariposa, Mrs. H. HALS of San Francisco, Ed MAIN of Santa Cruz, JosephineCAMIN of Santa Cruz, Mrs. A. MALEY of Oakland and Artru JUNEAU of San Francisco.

from the Mariposa Gazette Feb 4, 1932- Honore Isadore ARTRU, who died at his home in Merced on January 25th, was a native of France, having been born at Decasville, March 21, 1848. He came to California in 1884 and settled in San Francisco, two years later moving to Mariposa County, where he made his home until he moved to Merced nine years ago. Mr ARTRU was a very successfu miner and had extracted much gold from his mines in theColorado-Sherlock section. One of thes mines still knows as the ARTRU mine, produced many thousands of dollars in pockets and MR. ARtru often exhibited some of the most beautiful gold specimen ever found in this country. Before coming to the United States ARTRU had been a representative of the French government on an exploration trip into Africa with a party of thirteen men. He was highly educated and had written a number of books on his travels. After mobving to merced, Mr ARTRU devoted his time to his flower gardens, which became a show place in that city.  -survivors listed as above - cferoben ARTRU researcher

Mariposa Gazette, November 9, 1939
Melanie Artru Taken By Death

Word was received by Mariposa friends the first part of the week of the death of Mrs. Melanie Artru at the home of her daughter, Mrs Albert Camin in Santa Cruz. Mrs. Artru died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, November 5th following a brief illness.Mrs. Artru was born at Decasville, France, and was 84 years of age at the time of her death. She came to America 56 years ago with her husband, the late Honore Artru, who died eight years ago. Since his death she has resided with her granddaughter, Mrs. Honorine BROWN in Santa Cruz.

Previous to her going to Santa Cruz, she lived for a time at Merced but most of her life was spent in Mariposa county after her arrival from Europe. She survived by her daughter Mrs. CAMIN, six grandchildren, Mrs. Honorine BROWN, Mrs. Ernestine PLASKETT, Adrien CAMIN and Josephine CAMIN all of Santa Cruz. Mrs. A. HALEY of Oakland and Artru JOUANOU of San Francisco. Four great - grandchildren, Basil SULLIVAN of San Francisco, A JOUANOU of Los Angeles, Ethel PLASKETT, and Adriene CAMIN and Ernest CAMIN of Santa Cruz.Services were held on Tuesday November 7th interment being made in Santa Cruz.Mrs. ARTRU moved to Santa Cruz.cferoben. 

Catherine Ashworth Mariposa Gazette, June 26, 1941(submitted by Tom Hilk)

Called By Death Funeral services were held this morning in Merced for Mrs. Catherine Ashworth,56 a resident of the McSwain District in Merced, who died at her home there Monday afternoon after a long illness. She was a native of Chester, Penn., but had been a resident of California 28 years.

Before going to Merced eight years ago, she was a resident of Mariposa county. She is survived by her husband, Ervin Ashworth, three sons, Joseph, David and John Ashworth, all of Merced county; five sister, her father, Joseph WOLSHOCK and three brothers, all in the east 

Ashworth, Charles W., 81, of Tucson, died Tuesday, April 12, 1988. Survived by wife, Gloria F. Ashworth, children, Mary Phelan, Velma Dotterer, Vera Cassel, all of Tucson, Mildred Ashworth of Las Vegas, NV, Virgie Borders, Julia Sharpe, both of Tucson. Elena Valdez of Nogales, AZ, Carlos Ashworth, Teresa Norzagara, Gloria A. Ashworth, Thomas Ashworth, Nannette Ashworth, brother Elton Ashworth; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren, all of Tucson. Private family services will be held. Interment will be at East Lawn Cemetery.

Note: Charles Walter was the son of Joel B. (Bouie) and Alice (nee Hodgson) Ashworth. Born at Ashworth Ranch on Ben Hur Rd, attended Oakvale School, graduate of Mariposa High, Class of 1926. Married #1 - Nellie Mae Miller - 1933, #2 - Gloria Flores - 1955 Submitted by: Mary Phelan - daughter

Mariposa Gazette, March 9, 1907 Body Recovered (submitted by Tom Hilk)

Word was telephoned to Mariposa Thursday evening that the body of Dave Ashworth, the young man who was downed in the Merced river a few weeks ago, had been recovered. The body was found only a short distance below the point where he was supposed to have entered the river on the opposite side. Coroner D. E. Johnson was summoned and left for the river to hold an inquest on the body, but at this writing nothing is known as to whether or not the condition of the body will admit of its being brought to Mariposa for burial. 

Francis Ernest ASHWORTHMariposa Gazette, March 6, 1941(submitted by Tom Hilk)

F. E. Ashworth, 65, Died at Mercy HospitalFuneral services were held at the Tiscornia, Ivers and Alcorn Chapel in Mariposa on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock for Francis Ernest ASHWORTH , a native of Mariposa county, aged 65 years, 6 months and 3 days, who died at Mercy hospital in Merced on Sunday, following an illness of many weeks.Mr. Ashworth was the son of the late David and ElizabethASHWORTH who were pioneer farmers of the Bootjack district. He spent most of his early life in that district and attended the public school, there , For several years he had resided at Mormon Bar and for the past few months, with his sister, Mrs. Maud TRABUCCO f Mt. Bullion.Surviving relatives are two brothers, Harvey ASHWORTH of Yosemite and Phenas W. ASHWORTH of Indian Peak and three sisters, Mrs. May MARGRAVE and Mrs. Hazel JACINTO  of Oakland and Mrs. Maude TRABUCCO of Mt. Bullion. There are many other relatives throughout the county and the State. 

The funeral of Mrs. Fannie ASHWORTH which was held at Mariposa last Saturday morning, was attended by a large number of relatives and friends coming from far and near to pay a last tribute of respect to this venerable lady, pioneer of 189, who was approaching her five score years. An appropriate and touching service, touching upon the upright and useful life that had been led by the deceased lady, was pronounced by Rev. F.M. BUCK while three of the old favorite gospel hymns were sung by the quartette. The flower laden casket was proceded to the grave by James A.RIDGWAY, one of the very few remaining "forty- niners" in the county and members of the Native Daughters Parlor of Mariposa.Submitted by Mary Ashworth Phelan, ggrandaughter

Joel Ashworth Partially excerpted from Merced Sun Star, Oct.27, 1943 passed away in Merced, Oct 25, 1943. Husband of Alice Ashworth. Father of Elton, Walter and Mark Ashworth, Mrs. Emma Rielly, Mrs. Irene Shepherd, Mrs. Lorene Stotzel and Mrs. Grace Wallman. Brother of Stonewall Jackson (Jack) Ashworth. Joel was a native of Mariposa and the son of D.C. Ashworth and Jessina Ashworth. His ranch was at Oakvale on the Ben Hur Road. He was the brother of Nora, (Mrs. Tom Gordon), and Louisa Milburn, Eliza America Wass, Phenis and David Marion Ashworth. Interment was at the Masonic cemetery in Merced.Submitted by Mary Phelan ,granddaughter of Joel Ashworth. 1/30/99

Mariposa Young Man Dies In San FranciscoThe many relatives and friends of John F.  ASHWORTH were greatly shocked on last Wednesday afternoon when the sad news came over the wires from San Francisco, that he had passed away in the city at 1 o'clock p.m. of the same day from pleura-pneumonia.The young man had been living in the Yosemite up to a few weeks ago when he removed to San Francisco with his family on account of a sudden attack of illness. Up to this time he had been perfectly well and strong.This young man was born and reared near Mariposa and had spent his entire life in the county; with his parents, a few miles east of here up to six years ago and in Yosemite and El Portal since where he had been employed by a number of the different Park companies and where he was a trusted employee and a favorite with his associates.On June 5th, 1913 he was married to Nettie OIIVER of El Portal.Beside a devoted wife and a foster child he leaves to mourn his death a father Phenas ASHWORTH , four brothers  Phenas, Ervin, George and Theodore all of Mariposa and a sister, Mrs Rose SMITH of Oakland and many near relatives in and near Mariposa.He was a straight forward and up righteous young man kind and devoted to his family.A sea of gloom has settled over the entire community on account of the untimely death of one so well and favorably known. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery in Mariposa today at two o'clock p.m.

ASHWORTH, John Harvey
October 22, 1963
Fresno Bee

John Harvey Ashworth, 73, of 635 San Pablo Avenue, who retired in 1950 after serving more than 30 years as a government employed electrician in the Yosemite National Park, died yesterday in a local hospital.

Ashworth suffred an apparent heart attack during a vegetable buying tripo to a South Hughes Avenue farm.  He was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

Ashworth and his wife, Irene, had lived in Fresno since he retired.  He was a native of Mariposa.

The other survivors are two sons, Merle of Bass Lake, and Jule of Calistoga, Napa County; a daughter, Lea Dalton of Fresno and seven grandchildren.

The Stephens and Bean funeral service will announce the services.

At rest in Modesto, August 20th, Mark Warren ASHWORTH, husband of the late Gladys L. Ashworth. Father of Shirley Ratley, Jack W. Ashworth and Billy Ashworth all of Modesto. A native >of Mariposa, aged 50 years. Services are pending at the Salas Brothers Moore Funeral Chapel. Note: Mark was the youngest son of Joel & Alice (HODGSON) Ashworth and was born at the Ashworth, Oakvale Ranch Submitted byMary Ashworth Phelan - Niece 

Mrs. Mary Ellen ASHWORTH ,Mariposa Gazette, September 14, 1918. submitted by Tom Hilk

Mariposa Lady Dies In San Francisco ,wife of P.S. ASHWORTH of Mariposa, died in San Francisco last Sunday morning, following an illness of but a few days. Erysipelas was the cause of death. Mrs. Ashworth had been at Camp Fremont visiting her nephew, Herman WASS, and during the visit was taken ill and unable to return to her home. Her condition grew rapidly worse and she passed away before her relatives could be summoned. Mrs. ASHWORTH was the daughter of the late Peter GORDON, and had lived in this county most of her life. She was a native of New York and 52 years, 9 months, and 27 days of age. Surviving, besides her husband, are the following children: Mrs. Rosalind SMITH of San Francisco; Ervin and Theodore ASHWORTH of Mariposa; Phenis and George in France with the United States army, and John ASHWORTH of Yosemite. The remains were bought to Mariposa on Tuesday and interred in the family plot at 2 o'clock p.m. The funeral services were read by Judge J.J. TRABUCCO, and a large number of friends witnessed the last sad rites. submitted by Tom Hilk

ASHWORTH, Stonewall Jackson (Jack)
Modesto Bee and News-Herald, Sunday Feb 7, 1960

RITES ARE HELD FOR EARLY STAGE DRIVER DEAD AT 97
MERCED-Merced Co- Funeral services were held yesterday in the Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Chapel for Stonewall Jackson (Jack) Ashworth, 97, who died Thursday in a local hospital.  Cremations followed in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Jackson drove stagecoaches between Raymond and Yosemite Valley between 1886, when he was 24, and 1916.
He survived armed holdups but succumbed to influenza an other complications accompanying old age.
Ashworth was born near Mormon Bar in Mariposa County on November 1, 1862 to parent who settled here from Missouri in 1849. He first worked for the Yosemite Stage and Transportation Company as a stable boy.  When he was 24 he was promoted to driver.  He drove the last stagecoach of the valley in 1916.
For the past nine years Ashworth lived with his daughter in law, Alyce Ashworth, at 834 West 18th Street, Merced.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Clyda Lucas of Richmond, Contra Costa County, and MRs. Crystal Bereham of Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  He outlived two sons.- transcribed by c feroben

Mariposa Gazette, February 11, 1960

Jack Ashworth, 97, Early-Day Park
Stagecoach Driver, Dies in Merced

Funeral services were held in  Merced last Saturday in the Ivers and Alcorn 
Mission chapel for Stonewall Jackson Ashworth, one of the last of the 
old-time stage-coach drivers. He was 97, the son of a '49er, born near 
Mormon Bar on Mariposa creek.

Ashworth's first job was as a stable boy for the Yosemite Stage and 
Transportation Co. When he was old enough, he was promoted to driver, which 
position he held for 30 years---from 1886 to 1916. Ashworth's run was that 
rough, twisting, rutted road from the Raymond terminus of the Southern 
Pacific spur line and Yosemite Valley.

He was generally credited with having driven the last of the horse-drawn 
stages on that run.

In all his years as a driver, he never had an accident or a runaway; 
however, now and then there was excitement of a different nature, such as a 
holdup. Once Ashworth, acting on a hunch, put a $500 shipment of cash in his 
pocket instead of in the strongbox, and chuckled at the chagrin of the 
robber who got little for his trouble when he stopped the stage at 
rifle-point.

The trip from Raymond to Yosemite took 10 hours--starting at 7 a.m. and 
ending at 5 p.m., with time out for lunch and three team changes.

Ashworth remained spry and alert almost to the last, and delighted in 
talking about the early days. he said he had chewed tobacco for 70 years, 
but seldom drank.

For the past few years he made his home in Merced with a daughter-in-law, 
Mrs. Alyce Ashworth, at 834 W. 18th St.

Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Clyda Lucas of Richmond and Mrs. 
Crystal Bereham of Santa Monica; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren
Submitted by Tom Hilk

In Mariposa, August 7th, 1882, Augustus ATKINSON, aged 70 years, native of Virginia. [ decease was a member of Stevensons Regiment, and came to California in 1848.] 

 February 8, 1924
 
 Well Known Indian Called By Death
 
 Indian Austin, for many years a resident of Bull Creek,
 died at his home there on Sunday, January 27th.
 
 Austin was born at Ahwahnee almost 90 years
 ago.  He moved to Hall's Gulch when a young
 man, later moving to Bull Creek where he has
 constantly lived ever since.
 
 Indian Austin was a highly respected man by
 both his own people as well as the white folks
 and there were many gathered at his grave to
 pay a last tribute.

Mrs. Ed AUSTIN's Death.

    Many will deeply regret ot learn of the death of Mrs. Susie Ellen
AUSTIN, wife of Ed. AUSTIN, at the family residence last night at 11
o'clock. The cause of her death is consumption, from which she has
suffered for some time.
    The deceased was a daughter of J. R. WHITE and a sister of Mrs.
Frank BEDFORD. She was born in Hornitos, Mariposa county, June 18, 1865.
About two years ago she ws married to Ed AUSTIN, an estimable young man
of this city and the result of the marriage is a boy aged about 15
months. The deceased was a sterling young women and was much respected.
Her death will be mourned sincerely by all who knew her excellent
qualities of heart and mind.- Fresno Republican.
 

At Coulterville, October 18th, 1882, Johnny BACIGALUPI, aged 2 years and 9 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis BACIGALUPI of Coulterville. 

Mr. Bacigalupi was married June 24, 1865, to Miss Louisa REPETTO and to this union ten children were born, nine of them surviving. They are: Mrs. William GUILD, Mrs. George LATOUR, Mrs. J. A. KECK and Miss Lillian BACIGALUPIi of Merced, and Mrs. Harry MURPHY of San Jose, and four sons, August, Louis, Frank and George BACIGALUPIi of Merced.Funeral services were held at the family residence at 345 Nineteenth St., at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. W. H. Hawken, rector of St Luke's Episcopal church. Interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery. – Merced Star. - Tom Hilk

BACKOFEN
Stockton Daily Independent

MONDAY, 31 MAY 1869
DIED -- at Bear Valley, May 21st, Herman BACKOFEN, a native of Saxony, Germany, aged 35 years, 2 months, 6 days.
transcribed by Dee S

At Fresno, December 19th, CLARA M. BADGER, sister of Mrs. A.M. CLARK, aged 37 years and 6 months, a native of the State of Maine. 

Funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock last Monday afternoon at the Masonic cemetery in Mariposa, for Benjamin Abner Bagby, 81 year old pioneer of Mariposa county and founder of the town on the Merced river that bears his name, who died at his home at Bagby, on Friday morning of last week; Rev. W. A. CASH of Merced officiating.Mr. Bagby reached his 81st birthday on the 1st day of May and in spite of his advanced age he was well and active up until a few months ago. In fact he was feeling quite well and had been doing chores around his home a few hours previous to his death, which came from a heart attack."Ab" as he was generally known throughout the entire county, was a native of Virginia. During the strife between the North and the South he joined the Confederate army and was a soldier on the active front until the close of the war. After the surrender of the Confederate army he went to Texas where for a number of years, he drove stock over the famous Chittum trail and served with the Texas rangers.In the ‘80s Mr. Bagby came to California and for several years drove one of the famous 20-mule teams in Inyo county for "Borax" Smith. In the early 90's he came to Coulterville, during the boom, and engaged in business, later moving to the Merced river where he established the town of Bagby 32 years ago and where he was associated with "Sally" WILBURN and "Cy" OUINN in the several business enterprises built in the small town. The two later preceding Mr. Bagby to the grave a few years."Ab' Bagby was a man of strong character, fearless, honorable and kind hearted always anxious to relieve the distressed and suffering and would go out of his way to do a good turn for a friend or neighbor. His absence from the little town on the Merced river will be noted with regret by the hundreds of people who travel across the county and made this their stopping point on account of the hospitality and kindly treatment.Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ruth Bagby, one son, Everett Bagby, of Mariposa; one daughter Mrs. Winafred FREYSCHLAG, of San Jose; and two step-daughters, Mrs. Joseph YOUD, of Merced, and Mrs. Grant WHITE, of Bagby.The services were attended by a very large gathering of friends of the family and many beautiful floral pieces were offered. submitted by Tom Hilk

Mrs. Ruth BAGBY,Prominent Co. Resident  Mariposa Gazette, Aug. 13, 1942 Funeral services were conducted at the Tiscornia, Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home in Mariposa Wednesday at 2:00 o'clock for Mrs. Ruth E.BAGBY, founder of BAGBY Station on the Merced River. Mrs. BAGBY died last Sunday at Mercy hospital where she was taken three days earlier, following an illness of several months. She would have reached her 73 birthday next Sunday.

Services wee held under the auspices of the Eastern Star Order, she being a member of Las Mariposas Chapter Interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery.Mrs. BAGBY had been a resident of Mariposa County for 45 years. She was before her marriage, Ruth E. ROWLAND. Shortly after her marriage to Mr.  BAGBY, the couple moved to Benton Mills on the Merced River and established a hotel and resort which became a prominent stopping place, long before the railroad was built. She lived here most of her life before disposing of the property and moving to Mariposa where she lived with her son and later with a daughter.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Mattie YOUD of Mariposa, Mrs. Maggie WHITE of Manteca, and Mrs. Winnie FREYSCHLAG of El Portal; and one son, Everett W. BAGBY former assessor of Mariposa. Also surviving are two brothers, V. H. and C. E. ROWLANDof Visalia; two sisters, Mrs. Amy WILLIAMS of Eagle Rock and Mrs. W. E. DURFEY of Fresno; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 

Three Boys Drowned.

A most sorrowful accident happened last Wednesday, near Modesto, in which three boys, Christopher C. Jr., aged 13 years four months and ten days, Geo. W., aged eight years, eleven months and five days, and Oliver P., aged eleven years, six months and twenty-nine days, sons of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. BAKER, were drowned in the Tuolumne River. The boys were bathing in the river when Oliver P. stepped onto a deep hole of water and sank out of sight. The brothers, Christopher C. and Geo. W., went to the rescue of their brother, and they, too, sank out of sight, and all three were drowned. 

Death of Judge BALDWIN.- Judge Joseph G. BALDWIN died in San Francisco on the 30th of September. He had been suffering for some time from typhus fever and was recovering. His death was occasioned by lock- jaw which resulted from a surgical opperation. Judge Baldwin was about 50 years of age. He was elected in 1859 to the office of Judge of Supreme Court after having held the office for one year by appointment. His term of office expired in 1862, since which time he has been practicing law in San Francisco. He was a man of good conversational powers, and had acquired some celebrity as the author of a humorous work entitled "Flush Times in Alabama." He had those genial social characteristics which attrack warm personal friends, by many of whom he was highly esteemed. 

At Granite Springs, Mariposa County, December 30th, 1882, Henry BALL aged 55 years, a native of Germany.

BALTA, Captain Jan 28,1882 Mariposa Gazette (submitted by W. Disbro

"Lo" The Poor Indian Gone.- Last Tuesday closed the career of Captain BALTA, an aged chief of the grand wigwam of Mariposa and vicinity. He was industrious, and had been working at the Gallison Hotel the day he died. On his way home in the evening he was observed by Captain Thomas sitting by the road side or trail, and when spoken to by the Captain he pointed to his breast and said that he was sick and unable to get up. Capt. Thomas gave information, but before anyone arrived, poor BALTA's spirit had fled to the home of the Great Father, where it peacefully rests. The news of the sudden death of Capt. BALTA was soon known to all the Indians in the vicinity who set up a terrible wail at the time, which was continued in moderation until yesterday, when he was interred in the Catholic cemetery. Juan BARBAGELETTA, Mariposa Free Press, Aug 15, 1864 (submitted by W. Disbro)

BANTON

Stockton Daily Independent
Monday, 13 Mar 1871
-- at the Pine Tree Mine, Bear Valley, March 3d, Rosa, daughter of
John and the late Bedelia BANTON, aged 8 years, 7 months, 23 days.
transcribed by Dee S.

- At Princeton, May 18th, Marino BARBA, aged about 18 years. 

. Late Wednesday evening word was brought to Mariposa that Miquel BARBA had been shot and killed at Sweetwater, this county, by one Caesar VUILLEMIN, that evening. Under sheriff SCHALAGETER and Constable J. A. STERNE left immediately for the scene of the killing, and next morning about four o'clock succeeded in arresting the accused. Thursday morning District- Attorney STOLDER and Coroner Wm. ADAMS also went to the scene of the killing, where an inquest was held. The results verdict of the Jury was substantially that " Deceased Miquel BARBA, a native of Mexico, aged 64 years, came to his death by a gunshot wound inflicted by Caesar VUILLEMIN." VUILLEMIN is now in jail waiting examination on the charge of murder.

 At Sweetwater, Mariposa county, Cal., July 10, 1889, Miquel
BARBA, a native of Mexico, aged 64 years.

Supposed Murder.- Jaun BARBAGELETTA, an Italian who kept a store at Tolito, near Hornitos was found dead on Tuesday last near his premises. It is reported that he was shot appernetly with a rifle and pistol. No further particulars given.

Sacramento Daily Union
Saturday, August 15, 1863
MURDER IN MARIPOSA COUNTY - The body of John BARBAGELETTE, an Italian, was
found, August 11th, about one mile from Hornitos, with indications that he
had been murdered. The murder is supposed  to have been committed by
Italians. transcribed by Betty

Accidental Death at the Red Cloud Mine.- John M. BARBER was killed on Saturday the 5th inst., about 1 o'clock P.M., at the Red Cloud mine. He was about twenty feet below the mouth of the shaft, with the foreman, engaged in repairing machinery in the shaft. The foreman had got off the track looking for a gauge, when suddenly the bucket came down striking BARBER, who was probably on the track looking for the gauge. The bucket struck him, apparently, squarely on the head, smashing his skull and scattering his brains. The body was brought up and preparations made for an inquest, which was, however, adjourned to next Saturday, owing to absence of witnesses. The foreman had given strict orders not to send down the bucket till it was rung for. How it happened to have been sent down at that time is not known, but will probably appear at the inquest. Mr. BARBER was a well known citizen, about 62 years of age, and a native of New York. He was buried on Monday last at Coulterville. 

Thrown from Horse and Killed. - On Tuesday last, while some boys were engaged in parting stock near Princeton, Mariono BARBER, whose father formerly lived in Green Gulch, was thrown from his horse. When his companions came to him insensible, and supposed him dead. Frank POTTHAST was immediately sent to Mariposa for a doctor. Dr. WARD responded to the call, and after several attempts to procure conveyance, finally succeeded in getting a horse from John FRITZ. When he arrived at Princeton, he found the boy still unconscious, and rendered all the aid in his power, but the unfortunate young man died some time during the afternoon. His parents and family have the condolences of the entire community.

Died.- A little girl, daughter of R.W. BARCROFT, of Hornitos, died on Thursday last after a lingering and painful illness, from a complication of disease with bilious and scarlet fever and terminating with dropsy. The case was a very remarkable one and the suffering of the child intense beyond that of ordinary victims of scarlet fever. This latter disease has prevailed in the neighborhood of Hornitos to considerable extent this summer.

Stockton Daily Independent
Monday, 16 Oct 1871
DIED -- at Hornitos, Oct. 5th, Caroline, daughter of Mr.&Mrs. Ralph W. 
BARCROFT, aged 7 years, 4 months, 17 days.
Dee S.

Funeral is Set For Woman, 93, Born In HornitosFuneral service is set for Mrs. Harriet R. BARCROFT who died November 5, 1965, in Madera and will be held Friday at 9 a.m. in St. Joachim's Catholic Church.Rosary will be recited tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Jay Chapel, Madera, California. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.Harriet Barcroft was born June of 1872, in the Mariposa County mining camp of Hornitos when there was gold in paying quantify in Burns Creek. She was the widow of Joseph BARCROFT also born in Hornitos the son of a 49'er who mined in Hornitos when it was known as the wildest and second richest camp In the Mother Lode.Mr. BARCROFTserved as justice of the peace of the old Third Madera Township, was Madera's first city recorder after its incorporation and practiced law for almost half a century.He died in 1941 at the age of 71.Mrs. Barcroft leaves a son, David Barcroft, also a Madera attorney; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn  CRAIG of Watsonville, Mrs. Isabelle NESSLER of Sacramento and Mrs. Genevieve CONN of Madera; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Excerpted & Submitted by:Harriet A. Sturk, Granddaughter ,March, 11, 1999

BARCROFT, Joseph Z
Fresno Bee
August 15, 1941

Prominent Lawyer Succumbs After Collapsing Unexpectedly in Home
Madera (Madera Co) Aug 14
Joseph Z Barcroft, 71, a native of the pioneer mining town of Hornitos 
and a prominent resident of Madera for the last fifty five years, 
collapsed and died in his home here shortly after midnight this morning.

Barcroft, who had attended an Associated farmers meeting in Tulare, got 
home after 11 o'clock according to his son, David, with whom he was 
associated in the law business here.  He was apparently in good health, 
according to his son, and shaved and bathed preparatory to retiring.  
After emerging from the bathroom, he collapsed suddenly and died almost 
instantly.

Heart Attack Suspected
Young Barcroft said his father had been suffering from diabetes 
periodically but had been in fair health recently.  He expressed the 
opinion  death may have been due to a heart attack and complications.

Barcroft was born in Hornitos in 1870, the son of R. W. and Rafaela 
Orosco Barcroft.  His father was a native of Ohio who came to Hornitos 
in the 1849 god rush and his mother was a native of Casa Grande, Ariz., 
member of an old Spanish family.  Her father, an extensive rancher in 
southern Arizona, was murdered by the Apaches.

After attending school in Hornitos he attended the Chestnutwood Business 
College in Santa Cruz and in 1886 he came to Madera where he was 
employed as a sheet metal worker in the hardware store of his brother, 
Fred Barcroft.

Was Justice of Peace
In 1902 he was elected justice of the peace of the Third Madera Township 
and when Madera was incorporated in 1908 he became city recorder.  He 
was admitted to the practice of law in 1911 and served with distinction 
at the bar since that time, handling most of the noted criminal cases in 
the history of the county.
Barcroft was a member of the Republican Party since his youth and served 
as secretary of the county central committee from 1900 to 1902.  He was 
a member of the Fresno Ells Club and the Madera R(unreadable) Club and 
was very active in  civic affairs, taking particular interest in 
movements for the betterment of youth.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Harriet Barcroft; his son, David, and 
three daughters, Mrs.Charles H. Nesler, Mrs. Genevieve Conn, Madera, and 
Mrs. Elwood Tracy, Watsonville.

The body is in the Jay Funeral Parlors and funeral arrangements are 
being made tentatively for Monday morning. transcribed by Cdf
---------------------------------------
note the descrepancies between these two obits- 

JOSEPH P. BARCROFT PASSES AWAY. Madera Tribune, November 9th., 1941

A Heart Failure Carries Away Noted Madera Attorney

Joseph BARCROFT was born in Hornitos, California, on June 27, 1870. He came to Madera in 1886, and was employed in the sheet metal business of his brother, Fred BARCROFT, for a short time and later retained to Mariposa county. In 1887 he returned to Madera, was a continuous resident since that time.Heart failure took the life of Joseph P. Barcroft, long a resident of Madera, and noted criminal lawyer all over the state of California. He had just returned from an Associated Farmers' district meeting in Tulare.Last to see him alive was Vada LEWIS, with whom he rode to the meeting in Tulare. Joseph BARCROFT went into his home at approximately 11:15 p.m. reported Mr. LEWIS . David BARCROFT, his son returning home shortly thereafter, before retiring, became uneasy and investigated, discovering the body of his father resting easily in his rooms, with all evidence pointing to peaceful end.Mr. BARCROFT was associated with his brother in business for some 17 years, and in 1911 was admitted to the state bar, and since that time has confined his activities to the practice of law and to public service. He served a justice of the peace Madera from 1902 for several years, and was the first city clerk following the incorporation of the city of Madera.He was instrumental in forming the Volunteer Fire Department of the city, calling the first meeting on June 11,1904, and serving as chairman until elected chief on June 24. Barcroft served as chief of the department for many years, only retiring from the position when his other duties demanded his entire attention. He constantly worked for the welfare of the department, as well as all other civic enterprises, and was to a large degree responsible for the firm foundation on which the present organization is based.Joseph Barcroft became noted all over the state for his abilities as a criminal lawyer, and was rated as a firearms legal expert in ability above anyone else in the west. On at least two occasions Barcroft's knowledge of firearms and legal practice enabled him to free innocent persons, otherwise almost certain to have been convicted.Rosary is to be said at the Jay Funeral chapel at 8 p.m. Sunday, with funeral services set of 9 a.m. Monday at St. Joachim's Catholic Church.He is survived by his wife, Harriet  BARCROFTt, son David P. BARCROFT, a partner in the firm of BARCROFT & BARCROFT , three daughters, Mrs. Harry NESSLER of Sacramento, Mrs. James CONN of Madera, and Mrs. Evelyn CRAIG of Watsonville, five grandchildren, and several nephews and nieces.Submitter: Harriet A. Sturk, Granddaughter, March 12, 1999

Merced Express, February 22, 1913
BARCROFT–In Merced, February 18, 1913, Mrs. Nellie Barcroft, a native of Illinois, aged 28 years.

BARCROFT, Mrs. W. R.
Merced Express, February 22, 1913

Death of Mrs. W. R. Barcroft.

One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in this vicinity in many a day was that of Mrs. Nellie Barcroft, wife of William R. Barcroft, which occurred at her home in this city at 5:30 o’clock last Tuesday morning. Death was due to complications resulting from ptomaine poisoning. Mrs. Barcroft was taken sick on Sunday of last week, and although all means known to medical science and the art of careful nursing were resorted to in the hope of prolonging her life, she grew gradually worse until death ended her sufferings.

Mrs. Barcroft was a native of Chicago and was aged 28 years. She had been a resident of Merced for about six years, and was united in marriage to Mr. Barcroft in 1908. The fruits of that union are two little daughters–aged four years and sixteen months. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother, and because of her noble character and sunny disposition, was one of the most beloved young women in the community. She was a devout Catholic and was a member of the choir and Altar Society of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of this city and also of the local council of the young Ladies’ institute.

Besides her husband and little daughters, to whom is extended the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement, she is survived by her parents and several sisters, all residents of Chicago. One of her sisters, Mrs. Cunningham, is expected to arrive here today to attend the funeral, which will take place from the Catholic Church next Monday morning at 10 o’clock.
transcribed by Tom Hilk

a native of Pennsylvania aged 50 years At Hites Cove, July 31st, 1876, 

THURSDAY, 26 JUNE 1862- Stockton Daily Independent

DIED -- at Mormon Bar, Mariposa county, June 18th, 1862, 
Mr. Jasper BARNETT, of consumption, aged 29 years. 

HENRY BARNETT, APRIL 25, 1863 Mariposa Free Press submitted by W Disbro

On Mariposa Creek, Sunday, April 16th, HENRY BARNETT, aged 28 years. Mr Barnett was a young man of irreproachable charater, and beloved by all who knew him. He leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.

In this place on Thursday morning, 23d instant, Mrs. JAMES BARNETT, a native of the State of Virginia, aged 39 years .

DIED. At Merced Falls, Merced county, June 10th, 1876, CARRIE BARRETT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph BARRETT aged 9 years and 8 months

BARRY
Stockton Daily Independent- WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 1863

DIED -- in Columbia, Jan. 21st, Ann, wife of Mr. Matthew BARRY, aged 31 years.

BATEMAN
Stockton Daily Independent-July 28, 1863
DIED -- in Mariposa, July 22d, Alvin Asbury, twin son of Rev. Mr.&Mrs. BATEMAN, aged 17 months.

who was wounded in the mellee which occurred at his saloon on the Fresno River, about a month ago, died on Saturday last. His decease was quite unexpected by those familiar with the nature of the wound which was concidered not dangerous, as he was daily improveing up to the time of his death. Our informant Mr. George McCAFFERY, says; suspicion of foul play, as he calls it, prevails, and physicians from abroad have been sent for to hold a post-mortem examination. 

BASER, Elizabeth March 19, 1892 Mariposa Gazette ( submitted by W. Disbro )

Mrs. Elizabeth BASER.

      Everybody in and near Mariposa knew this lady, who has been a
resident of the town since 1855. She has been a generous industrious
women and, until the last few months has been self supporting. Ill
health compelled her lately to be dependent on the care of others, and
to the kindness of a few charitable neighbors, she has been indebted for
every attention. Mrs. BASER came from Philadelphia, and it is thought
that she was a native of that city. She was without any relatives in
this State and none are known elsewhere. Her age was 71 years.

Mariposa Gazette, May 9, 1957

SILAS M. BASKIN
FUNERAL HERE MONDAY

Funeral services were held at the Tiscornia and Ivers chapel in Mariposa 
Monday for Silas M. Baskin, 82, who died at the Fremont hospital here 
May 3. Burial followed in the Mariposa cemetery.

Baskin was born Sept. 6, 1874, in Murfeesboro, Tenn. He moved from 
Madera to Coulterville in 1951 and lived thee until a year ago, moving 
to Mariposa area. Surviving is a son, Rondo Baskin, of Luling, Texas

BATAILLE- At the County Hospital, October 2d, 1883, John Antoine BATAILLE, aged 63 years, a native of France. John Antoine BATAILLE, who formerly kept store at Colorado, was examined Saturday, to be sent to Stockton as insane, and was adjudged insane, and was to be taken below Tuesday, but died Tuesday morning. The immediate cause was a long-continued stoppage of the bowels.

BAUER, Egide July 16,1881 Mariposa Gazette ( submitted by W. Disbro)

Large Funeral.- We are informed that the funeral of Egide BAUER, killed by D. K. PITZER in Hornitos last Saturday, was very largely attended by the citizens of that place, and also by a large number of friends and acquaintances from the surrounding country, and was one of the largest funerals that has taken place in Hornitos for many years. 

- In San Francisco, September 28th, 1883, Mrs. N.E., wife of D. F. BAXTER of Yosemite Valley, aged 59 years, a native of Pennsylvania. 

Mrs. Emma Bays, Aged Mariposan, is Summoned

Services were held here yesterday at the Tiscornia, Ivers and Alcorn funeral chapel for Mrs. Emma I. BAYS 79-year old resident to this county, who died at the general hospital in Merced last Sunday after an illness of long duration. Deceased was the widow of the late Richard M. BAYS , who passed away here several years ago.The Bays family came to Mariposa county 27 years ago and located in the Chowchilla district, after ward moving to Mormon Bar, which latter place they lived until Mr. Bays' death. Since then Mrs. Bays had spent her time with the various members of her family.Surviving are seven daughters Mrs. Virginia  KANE and Mrs. Queenie ASHWORTH of Merced; Mrs Florence WASS of Jerseydale, Mrs. Ollie JONES and Miss Claudia  BAYS of White Rock; Mrs Pearl BALDY of Madera and Mrs. Grace ROOT of Los Angeles.The six sons are Amos and Thomas of San Bernardino, Isaac and Lloyd of Usona, Leslie of Los Angeles and Rodney of Redwood City. Also a brother, Louis TARR of San Pero and a sister, Mrs. Martha NICHOLS of Kansas, survive.

Lucina BEACH
Stockton Daily Independent
Monday 7 Apr 1862
DIED -- in Mariposa County, on the 27th of March, 1862, Lucina BEACH, formerly of Litchfield, Connecticut, aged 66 years.

William BEAR Mariposa Gazette, January 21, 1911 Death Relieves an Insane Man. (submitted by Tom Hilk)

William BEAR died at the county hospital about 9 o'clock this morning, after an illness which attacked him last Saturday. Mr. Bear became violently ill at the Capital saloon, where he was a bartender, last Saturday, and was removed to the county hospital suffering from convulsions, Sunday night he became violently insane and attempted to strike Attendant Austin Oliver over the head with a chair, failing in which he wrecked the furniture in the ward where he was confined. From this attack he did not recover, being violently ill until a few minutes before death called him this morning. An inquest will be held this evening at 7 o'clock and an autopsy will also be performed. The deceased was well and favorably known in Merced, mariposa and Tuolumne counties, having spent most of his life in this part of the state. For many years he was a stage driver in the Yosemite Valley, but for the last few months has been employed as a bartender. It is understood that he has a brother living at Angeles Camp. The time for holding the funeral has not been set. -Sun, Jan. 17 - 

Sudden Death- On Thursday evening last the sad intelligence reached this place of the death of John BECKER, at the El Capitan Hotel, Merced. He was found dead in the bed by some one about the hotel. His body was cold and stiff, which indicated he had been dead for some hours previous to discovery. He was in good healt so far as known, up to the moment he went to bed. Suspicion was aroused that he had committed suicide, on the ground that quite recently he had met with considerable loss of money, which with other troubles might have occasioned the rash act. A post mortem examination was held Dr. RUCKER, who decided that he came to his death from congestion of the lungs. The body was bought to Mariposa and interred in the Odd Fellows cemetery, besides his wife, who only preceded him about one year. The funeral took place today at the residence of David EGENHOFF a brother in- law of deceased. Four orphan children are left behind dependent upon relatives and friends. Deceased was a native of Baden, Germany, and aged 49 years. 

In Merced county, May 2d, 1876, Mrs. LENA BECKER, wife of John BECKER, aged 32 years. 

J.C. BECKNELL a former resident of this county, was found dead in his
home at Taver, last Sunday. He had been dead several days when found.
Mr. BECKNELL formerly lived at Pea Ridge for many years, near the hill
which bears his name.

DIED -- at Coulterville, Dec. 10th, infant child of Dr. BEDFORD, aged 2 months.

Another Physician Gone.- Dr. J. F. BEDFORD, whose sudden demise will be regretted by many friends who knew and esteemed him professionally, is one of thirteen physicians who have died in Mariposa County within twelve years. Mr. Bedford was an accomplished gentleman, and possessed a thorough knowledge of his profession.

BEHAN, Thomas. W.- MONDAY, 23 JUNE 1862- Stockton Daily Independent (transcribed by Dee)
DIED -- at Long Gulch, Mariposa county, June 
15th, Mr. T.W. BEHAN, of dropsy, aged 59 years.

Dropped Dead.- We learn through our exchanges that Charles M. BENBROOK dropped dead at Downey City, Los Angelese county which occurred about the 25th ult. Deceased was an old inhabitant of Hornitos, and was at one time constable of that township. He will be remembered by many of the early settlers of this county. 

Mount Gaines, Sept. 27th, 1882. Editor Gazette:- It becomes my painful duty to chronicle the death of Mr. and Mrs. BENNETT's youngest child Elizabeth Jane, a year and eight months old. She enjoyed fine health up to the 17th, when she was taken very sick. Dr. BELL of Mariposa was called and pronounced the disease as cholera infantum. It was too late for him to do any good, and she passed from earth to heaven, to take her place among the angels. She was a beautiful little girl, just at an interesting age and her parents joy. They have one left, but this being the youngest, and a remarkable child, they doted upon it, and feel their loss very acutely. " No bitter tears for thee be shed Blossom of being! seen and gone! With flowers alone we strew thy bed, O blessed departed one! Whose all of life, a roy ray Blushed into dawn and passed away." REB. September 30, 1882 Mariposa Gazette

September 30, 1882 Mariposa Gazette At Smith's Ranch, near Elk Horn, Mariposa county, Sept. 24, 1882, Lizzie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. BENNETT 

A dispatch was received in this City this morning announcing the
death of our townsman, George BERNHARD was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, in
Germany, but came to the United States at an early age. On the discovery
of gold in California, Mr. BERNHARD was attacked with the "gold fever,"
and made his way to this State, arriving here at San Francisco April 19,
1849, on the ship Havre de Grace. He at once proceeded to the mines for
a time at Sherlock's Creek in Mariposa County, and followed that
occupation until 1860. Then he went into business in Agua Frio in that
county.
      In 1856 he intermarried with Anna BAADER, and seven children were
the results of that union, all of whom are alive and residents of this
city, viz., George H. , Emil F., Lizzie, Anna, and Joe BERNHARD, and
Mrs. Wm. HUGHS and Mrs. Louia COFFMAN. In 1860 Mr. BERNHARD moved to the
town of Mariposa, where he continued business and also filled the
position of County Treasurer. He amassed quite a fortune, but was
induced to go into quartz mining, and in a short time lost nearly
everything he had. Like all, or nearly all of the pioneers, though, he
did not stay downed, but sought other fields, and in the fall of 74
removed with his family to Fresno, were he engaged in merchandising; but
Fresno was then in its infancy and business did not flourish. However,
he picked up some town property.
      A few years later he engaged in the butchering business with great
success. Later on he sold out this business and devoted his attention to
dealing in liquor at whole sale.
      His remains will be brought from San Francisco on the night train,
and will be interred at this place to-morrow under the auspices of the
Masonic fraternity, of which order he was a member.
       The pioneer residents of this vicinity will meet at the Grand
Central Hotel this evening to arrange to attend his funeral in a body.-
Fresno Expositor July 16th.

Death of Mrs. George BERNHARD.- The following, in regard to the death of Mrs. George BERNHARD, we copy from the last issue of the Fresno Expositor:" It is with feeling of regret that we announce the death of the wife of our townsman, George BERNHARD, on last Monday afternoon. Mrs. BERNHARD has been ailing for some weeks, but her case was not considered serious until about nine o'clock on Monday morning, when she went into convulsions, which continued till death ensued, which was about three o'clock in the afternoon. She was a kind-hearted lady, and a good neighbor. She was a early resident of Mariposa county, but accompanied her husband and family to this county in 1874. She had lived to see grow up around her an interesting family of children, some of whom are budding into manhood and womanhood, giving promise of useful and successful lives. To the husband and motherless family we extend earnest sympathy. The funeral will take place from the residence of the family at ten o'clock this morning. 

Baxter B. BERRY, an old pioneer of Sebastopol and for twenty years Justice of the Peace, died at his home, this place, Wednesday morning: Just after the corpse of Mr. BERRY was placed by the pall bearers ready for the ceremony John W. WILEY, another old pioneer, fell from his chair and expired in a few seconds. He had acted as pall-bearer and had made an extra effort in lifting the corpse up the stairway, which caused his sudden demise. 

 AGED RESIDENT PASSES TO GREAT BEYOND

 George Bertken, Sr., one of Mariposa's oldest citizens, passed away at
 his home in Mariposa, Friday night of last week, following an illness of
 many months. Death was the result of infirmities of old age. He was a
 native of Hanover, Germany and 91 years of age.

 Mr. Bertken came to this country from his native land, with his parents,
 when a small boy and for some years resided in the eastern states. In
 the year 1852 he came to California and Mariposa county, landing in
 Hornitos were he followed mining. He later was engaged in mining on
 Sherlock Creek and at Auga Fria. For some years he conducted a store at
 Mormon Bar, moving from there to Darrah where he followed farming.
 Almost 30 years ago he moved with his family to Mariposa where he led a
 retired life.

 He was a man well thought of by his many acquaintances and his familiar
 figure will be missed by all.

 Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn five children, one daughter and
 four sons. They are Mrs. C. A. Schlageter, David E. and George J.
 Bertken of Mariposa, Ben F. and J. D. Bertken of Arizona, a number of
 grand children survive him.
 The funeral was held on Sunday at 2 o'clock p. m., the services being
 conducted by the Rev. R. Wightman, interment being had in the I. O. O.
 F. cemetery. A large cortege of friends followed this remains to their
 last resting place.

BERTKEN, David E.
Fresno Bee- March  8, 1946

Mariposa Native Son, 81, Dies
Mariposa (Mariposa Co)  March 8

Death came yesterday in his Mariposa home to David E.  Bertken, 81, lifelong resident of Mariposa County and former tax collector and later undersheriff of the county.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Delida Bertken; a stepson, L. T. Milburn, district attorney of Maripsoa County; a brother , George Bertken; 10 nephews, Clair Schlageter, Portervile; Miles Bertken, Merced; George Bertken, Hollywood; Kenneth Bertken, San Francisco; Warren Bertken, Bakersfield; Vernon and Leslie Bertken, Fresno, Merle Hird, San Francisco,  Jack Bertken, San Francisco, and Claude Bertken, Mariposa and five  nieces; Dixie and Anita Bertken, Mariposa, Mrs. Eda R Lash, Merced; Mrs. Irene Ashworth, Yosemite, and Mrs. Josephine Jones, Le Grand.

Arrangements are being nade in the Tiscornia , Ivers & Alcorn Funeral home in Mariposa=  transcribed by cferoben

BERTKEN, G J
Fresno Bee,  March 16, 1954

G J BERTKEN, 84, Lifelong Resident of Mariposa Dies
Mariposa- Mariposa Co- Funeral services were held here for George John Bertken 84, a native of lifelong resident of Mariposa County.
The Rev. Louis Ray of the Mariposa Community Methodist Church officiated, assisted by members of the Mariposa Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which he had been a member 56 years.
The services were held in the Tiscornia & Ivers Chapel, with interment in the Mariposa Cemetery.
Bertken had apparently been in good health but became ill shortly after lunch. He was taken to a  hospital, where he succumbed soon after being admitted.
A member of an early Mariposa family, he was born May 14, 1869, at Mormon Bar, two mils below Mariposa. He was a miner as a young man, and later operated an undertaking parlor.  He served as a  Mariposa COunty peace officer more than 48 years, both as constable and deputy sheriff. For a number of years he owned and operated a butcher sop in Mariposa.
He had been active in planning for the forthcoming Centennial in May and had contributed considerable time in furnishing the committee authentic information on Mariposa's past.
Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Clara Wilson Berkten; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Lash of Merced; four sons, Moreland Bertken of San Fernando, Kenneth Bertken of San Francisco, Warren Bertken of Fresno, and Miles Bertken of Mariposa; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren- c feroben

BERTKEN,  J D
MODEST NEWS-HERALD, November 22, 1932
J D BERTKEN, MARPOSA MINER CALLED BY DEATH
MERCED, Nov 21-J D Bertken, 53 a native of Mariposa and a well-known miner and prospector of the Mother Lode country, died last night at his home of heart disease.
The body was brought to the Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Parlors here to be prepared for burial and funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Bertken home in Mariposa.  Burial will be in the family plot in the Mother Lode community.
Surviving Berken are the widow, Mrs. Ann Bertken; two daughters, Anita and Dixie Bertken; three stepsons, Callison, George and Dasvid Egenhoff; one sister, Mrs. Slageter(sic), and two brothers, G. J. Bertken and D E. Bertken, former Mariposa coroner. transcribed by cferoben

BERTKEN, William V
Fresno Bee, March 1, 1954

William V Bertken Dies in Palo Alto
Funeral services for William V Bertken, 56, of 6484 Blackstone Avenue , a retired barber, will be conducted Wednesday at 11:30 AM in the Lisle Funeral Chapel
Bertken died yesterday in Palo Alto where he had been visiting a daughter Mrs. Helen Manson.
He was the former owner of Vista Barber Ship at 4227 East Tulare Street.  He retired six years ago after operating the shop for many years. 
He was a member of the Sun Garden Lodge No. 530, F & A M; the Scottish Rite Bodies, the Tehran Shrine Temple and Post No. 4 , American Legion.
He was a native of Mariposa and had lived in Fresno the last 44 years.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Rose Bertken of Fresno; two daughters, Mrs. Manson and Mrs. Jane Blask of Fresno; his stepfather, John Burns of Fresno; two brothers, Leslie Bertken of San Jose and Norman Smith of Livermore, and five grandchildren.
Dr. Clair A Morrow of First Presbyterian Church and members of Center Lodge No. 465, F & FM will officiate.  Burial will be in the Bemont Memorial Park.

Found Dead. At Coulterville on Monday the 1st instant, Constantino BERTOLOTTI, a native of Italy, aged 39 years was found dead in his bed in the morning. Deceased had resided in Coulterville for many years, and at one time held the position of constable. He was most familiarly known an called "Count." He will be missed from among the citizens of that place, by whom he was held in high esteem, for his many enobling qualities- and as an industrious and good citizen. 

In Hornitos, Mariposa county, November 24th, 1875, HESTER ELLEN, daughter of Caroline BETTIS, aged one year and one month.

DIED. In Mariposa, March 2d, 1876, William BISCHOP, a native of Bavaria, aged 71 years 

BISSETT

http://www.sierrastar.com/past/7-28-99/728obit.html
July 24, 1999

Lester Bissett dies — Cattleman and Sugar
                                        Pine native
                                        Special for the Sierra Star
 

                  MARIPOSA — Madera County native Lester Bissett, 86,
died Saturday at his home along Ben Hur  Road in Mariposa County.
                  Graveside services will be held Thursday [July 29],
starting at 10 a.m. at Oakhill Cemetery in   Oakhurst. Following the
service, friends will meet at theMasonic Lodge, along Highway 49, one
mile  north of Highway 41, for refreshments and to share stories about a
remarkable cattleman.
                  Born July 11, 1913, at Sugar Pine to early-day
Oakhurst settlers Elick and Emma Bissett, Lester spent his early years
at the Bissett Station Ranch along
the old Sugar Pine Road.
                  Bissett Station was located off Highway 41 two miles
up Bissett Station Road [620]. Bissett Station  was a rest stop and a
location where drivers changed teams that were transportating goods and
supplies to the Sugar Pine Lumber Mill.
                  Lester attended the Manzanita School, located along
the Old Sugar Pine Road about a quarter mile  from Bissett Station.
                  At age 13, he worked at the Sugar Pine mill as
a“whistle punk,” responsible for operating the steam  whistle. The
combination of steam whistle signals communicated instructions to the
rigging crews  and to other crews working nearby.
                  He graduated from Fresno High School in 1931, where he

attended school with his sisters Ruth and   Hazel.
                  When Highway 41 was being constructed in 1935, Lester
and his father built the Yosemite Forks  Store, which his mother
operated until her retirement. It has been remodeled several times and
is now   known as the Mountain House restaurant.
                  Mr. Bissett began cattle ranching in 1940 and has
raised cattle ever since. The cattle drives from the Mariposa County
ranch via Oakhurst to summer range on the Sierra National Forest are
legendary.
              Cattle were moved as far as 100 miles from leased pasture
in the foothills to the cattle ranch in the  High Country.
                  At various times he pastured cattle on the Iron Creek,
Soquel, and Central Camp Cattle Allotments,   Madera County; and the
Cassidy and Mono allotments, FresnoCounty.
                  In 1986, Mr. Bissett was honored by being selected
Madera County Cattleman of the Year. He was      a member of the
California Cattlemen’s Association, Mariposa Farm Bureau and Sierra
Masonic               Lodge 788, Oakhurst.
                  Mr. Bissett is survived by Elizabeth, his wife of 62
years; son Roy Bissett (wife, Barbara); daughter   Adele Bartholomew
(husband, Phil), all of Oakhurst.
                  Also, grandchildren Kayla Alejandra (husband, Robert)
of North Fork; Marty Bissett (wife, Sherry)
              of Oakhurst; Lisa Vidal (husband, Santos) of Fresno and
Mary Bartholomew of Arcata; and by  great-grandchildren Neal and Whitney
Alejandre of North Fork and by two step great-grandchildren,  Kristie and
Daniel.
                  Mr. Bissett is also survived by his sister,
Hazel McAdams of Fresno and brother Ralph Bissett of    Oakhurst; by
three nieces and three nephews, and foster grandson Courtney Tripptree and family.

                  He was preceded in death by sister Ruth Harrington
Badertscher.

                  Remembrances: Oakhurst Community Hospice (Sierra
Community Health Centeer) 1925 East   Dakota, Suite 208, Fresno 93726.

Cathey's Valley, Mariposa county, April 5th, Frederick, son of Mr. and Mrs. BLACHLEY, aged 13 months. 

Alex Gordon BLACK May 12th, 1883 Mariposa Gazette ( submitted by W. Disbro ) Sudden Death

Alex Gordon BLACK, aged 60 years, died suddenly in Coulterville, on Wednesday last. His home is on Bull Creek about 15 miles above Coulterville, where, with the exception of a few years, he has resided for 25 years or ?? years. On the day of his death he was in Coulterville, as we understand, in his usual good health, and attending to business, when he was suddenly taken sick, and died shortly afterwards. His unexpected death will cast a gloom over the people on that side of the river, among whom he had so long lived, and enjoyed the respective and confidence of the entire community. For several years he owned and kept one of the principle Hotels in the Yo Semite Valley, which interest he afterwards sold to the State, and, which is now known as ' Cook's Hotel.' In earlier years, during the palmy days of mining, in connection with his place on Bull Creek, which supplied all that section with the commodities of living. Following the sale of his hotel interest in Yo Semite Valley, he became owner of the Compromise Mine at Marble Springs, which he sold to a company for $25,000, or about that sum. The home and hotel of Mr. and Mrs. BLACK on Bull Creek, has become famous for it's hospitality, both abroad and throughout the county, where they have been so long and favorably known. The deceased was a man of great energy and vitality, a shrewd business man, but honest and generous to a fault. Mrs. BLACK although separated from her companion, who in life was a most loving and provident husband, is still surrounded by friends who deeply sympathise whit her in her loss she has sustained.

Mrs. Laura BLACK December 5, 1885 Mariposa Gazette  submitted by W. Disbro

Poor Mrs. BLACK, wife of A. G. BLACK, whose death is announced in
this paper was a lady of more than ordinary accomplishments and goodness
of heart, known best by her neighbors and intimate acquaintances. She
was a devoted wife and had suffered long with that gnawing disease, the
consumption. She was concious up to about the last moment and left
instructions in regard to her funeral robes and disposition of her
remains. They had no children and Mr. BLACK is left alone to mourn the
loss of one so devoted to him in life. He has the sympathy of many
friends.

Passing Away.

This week we chronicle the death of two more of our pioneer citizens, who are fast passing away. Dennis BLANEY, well known to our oldest inhabitants as a miner, residing upon Sherlock's creek, and who in years gone by was vigorous and industrious and could always command a sufficiency of gold from the placer mines for all needful purposes. For the past three years his health has gradually declined until death has come to his relief, and now poor Denny is silently laid away in quite repose.

BLOED, Charles February 19, 1881 Mariposa Gazette (submitted by W. Disbro)

Sad News- Just as we were going to press on yesterday, the sad news that Mr. Charles BLOED of Merced Falls, had been drowned in the Tuolumne River was received. The sad intelligence was brought here by Mr. WATHAL of Modesto, who states that the accident occurred on Thursday in attempting to ford the river mentioned. There was another man, whose name we did not learn, in the carriage with BLOED, and both were drowned. It appears they got to low down the stream, from the proper crossing, and the force of the water capsized the carriage. The body of BLOED was recovered, but the other person drowned had not been found.

H. A. BLOSS died suddenly at his room in El Capitan Hotel at 8 1/2 o'clock on last Monday. He had just breakfasted and was quite cheerful and uncomplaining. While dressing and preparing to go down stairs he was stricken with paralysis and fell fainting into the arms of his attendant and died almost instantly. Mr. BLOSS was a man very much appreciated, respected and esteemed in Merced. Eleven years ago he opened El Capitan Hotel, and ever since that time he has been known as an industrious, energetic citizen, charitable and public spirited and identified with every popular enterprise in this place. An early settler in the State, he was connected for years with the steamboat travel between San Francisco and Sacramento. When the railroad drew off river travel, he took charge of the passenger hotels, first at Stockton and subsequently at Lathrop, moving in 1872 from Lathrop to Merced. BLOSS was a popular and successful landlord and retained all through his lifetime a host of friends all over the State. He was a great admirer and excellent manager of horses, and an enthusiastic patron of field sports. Until his recent infirmity overtook him, he loved to gather a party of congenial friends and go off for a two or three day hunt on the plains. He will be very much missed by the citizens and visitors of Merced. Deceased was a native of Sharon, New York. He leaves a wife and son and two daughters to mourn his sudden loss. His family have the sincere sympathies of all of this place in their affliction. Deceased was buried yesterday from his late residence, El Capitan Hotel, at 11 1/2 A.M. A large concourse of friends headed by the Merced Brass Band, followed the remains of the respected pioneer to their final resting place at the cemetery.- Merced Star Feb. 28 

BOBBIO- At Princeton, Mariposa county, Sept. 20, 182, Antonio Maria BOBBIO, aged 33 native of Italy.

BOGOLFO, Antone
PIONEER MINED TO BE BURIED TODAY
Modesto News-Hearld, May 9, 1933
MERCED- May 8- Funeral Servies will be held at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning at Coulterville for Antone Bogolfo, 81, pioneer Mariposa County godl miner who died in a Merced hostpial last week following an extended illness. The Welch and Griffin Funeral Parlors of Merced will be in charge. Burial will take place in the Coulterville Cemetery.

Capt. John Boling was a native of Tennessee, whence he emigrated in early life to the state of Mississippi, and came to California in '49 or '50. He was one of the pioneer settlers of Mariposa County, held the office of Sheriff for several years, and commanded a party of volunteers during the Indian difficulties which occured in this neighborhood at an early day. In whatever position he occupied he showed himself an ernest anf true man, always ready to lead whereever honor or duty demanded his prescence. His character for integrity was never called into question, while a kinder hearted man never breathed. Many friends who know and appreciate his sterling worth as a friend and good citizen will sincerly deplore his death. {The funeral will takeplace at 3 o'clock P.M., (today), from the Methodist Church South.) 

Milleron, November 10, 1865. Death of Judge BONDURANT.

How little do we know of tomorrow, as we mingle with the busy multitude and jostle our fellow travelers on life's highway to-day. I hardly thought at the date of my last letter, that so brief a space of time would intervene, till it would become my painful duty to record the death of one, who, by the noble qualities of head and heart which constitute" God's noblest work," had endeared himself to the community in which he lived, and to all with whom he was brought in contact. But so it is. The dread summons, which sooner or later, must call us all to bid a last farewell to earth, has been spoken, and answered by our noble old friend Judge BONDURANT. A good man has gone. The esteemed citizen, the upright Judge, the kind friend, has obeyed the fiat of Divine will, and surrendered his spirit to that Power, at whose behest the mightiest of the earth must sometime yield. It is not must purpose to dwell upon the theme of his character as a man, or in that official position which he has for many years ably and honorably filled. Mariposians know him well and can appreciate his worth. Socially, his memory is indelibly graven on the hearts of his friends, and his official record lives in the archives of our county, running back for a period of fifteen years, without blot or blemish. Something in reference to his last illness may not be uninteresting. It is well known that for several years, he has been in feeble health, and particularly, for the last two or three years, has been subject to violent attacks, which, the deceased himself was well aware, were liable to carry him off. On Tuesday evening he took his bed, and although suffering severely, no apprehension were felt until the following day, when the symptoms grew alarming. It was my fortune to be at his bedside, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Thursday morning, his symptoms growing decidedly worse, and having requested that we should send for his brother, we dispatched a messenger to Mariposa for that purpose. During the day, he appeared a little easier at times, but relapsed, and at sundown (yesterday) his symptoms were worse than ever. He was in great bodily pain, and occasionally became blind. At his request, he was removed to another apartment, but was shortly after was taken back, remarking as he was being moved, that " it was his last move." His words were prophetic. A few minutes past 12 (midnight) he turned over on his side, and like a child going asleep, quietly, without a struggle or a groan, expired. Dr. Leach and Judge Hart, of Millerton, Mr. Ingalsby of Merced, and Mr. Sharp of Bear Valley, were with him at the moment he drew his last breath. Judge BURCKHALTER, who had been in attendance during the day, was in an adjoining room. I had gone to bed, being fatigued from want of sleep, the previous nights. His remains were taken from here to-day, and probably reach Mariposa to-night. A respectable concourse of citizens escorted the remains out of town. Judge WINEHELL adjourned Court today and a meeting of the bar will be held this evening, in testimony of respect. I can imagine the grief with which the mournful tidings will be received in Mariposa. J.H.L.

NOVEMBER 18, 1865 Mariposa Gazette. At Millerton, Fresno County, on Thursday, November 9th, 1865, Hon. JAMES MADISON BONDURANT, aged 51 years; a native of Virginia

Dead.- Devencencie BONINI, who in June 1888, while insane, made several
attempts to burn Coulterville, and who on June 21st, 1888, was committed
to the Insane Asylum at Stockton, died in that institution last Monday.

BOOTHE, CHARLES L.

The Modesto Bee
Oct. 14-15, 1937
Modesto, Calif.

Services Are Held At Mariposa For Charles L. BOOTHE

Funeral Services were held in the Tiscornia, Ivers and Alcorn Chapel at Mariposa Wednesday for Charles L. BOOTHE, 80, former resident of Stanislaus County, who died in Merced Monday evening.  Mariposa Lodge No. 24, F. and A. M., of which he was a member, was in charge.  Interment was in the Mariposa Masonic Cemetery.

BOOTHE, a resident of California since 1879, farmed in Stanislaus County until 1888 and then moved to Mariposa County, where he resided until recently.  He was supervisor at Mariposa from 1910 to 1932, retiring because of his health.  BOOTHE was presented a fifty year Masonic pin in 1936.

Besides his widow, Mrs. Charlotte BOOTHE, he leaves five sons, Clyde D. BOOTHE and Creston L. BOOTHE of Modesto, Delbert BOOTHE of Kings City, Roy BOOTHE, superintendent of the Inyo Forest, and Frank BOOTHE of Merced, and two daughters, Mrs. E.G. WESTFALL of Northfork and Mrs. A. L. MORSE of Stockton.  He also leaves fourteen grandchildren.

Transcribed by Minnie Lewis
10/10/04

In the County Hospital, Mariposa, Oct. 30th, 1875, Harry BORDEN, a native of Sweden, aged 56 years 

John W. BOST.

   Merced lost one of her valued citizens when this pioneer passed away
on the 6th inst. Mr. BOST was at one time Surveyor General of the State,
and has always been an esteemed and upright citizen. He was well known
here, and had many friends throughout the county. He has been an invalid
for some time, and for several months has been confined to his bed. A
widow and three children survive him.

BOUVET, Alexander,  October 15, 1866, Stockton Daily Independent, transcribed by Dee S
DEATH -- at French Camp, Mariposa county, Oct. 5th, Alexander BOUVET, a native of France, aged 66 years.

BOWLES-
Stockton Daily Independent, WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 1867

HUNTERS VALLEY NEWS--On the 15th, a little son of A.J. BOWLES, 5 years of age, fell into a mining shaft 60 feet in depth with 5 feet of water at the bottom. The poor little victim was taken out in a few minutes, but life was extinct. The body was buried the  next day amid universal sympathy and sorrow. transcribed by Dee S                                Photo of headstone contributed by Pete Smolin- 8/13/08

BOWEN.- Near Coulterville, Mariposa County, February 13th, 1889, of pneumonia, John W. BOWEN, a native of Tennessee, aged 56 years, 4 months and 8 days. 

BRADFORD, Robert August 27, 1864 Mariposa Free Press (submitted by W. Disbro)

Fatal Casualty.

Our Coulterville correspondent, "Redivivus," writing under date of August 11th, says: " yesterday afternoon the remains of Mr. Robert BRADFORD were interred. His death resulted from injuries recieved while descending the Jacksonville Hill, he being on his return from Stockton with his team. It occured about noon on Monday, the 8th inst. It is supposed that the lock chain gave way, causing the horses to run- the wagon tonque strking his remaining leg, ( he having been a cripple for several years) and fracturing it- of which fact it seems that he must have been unconscious at the time. At the same time, the stage from Big Oak Flat was ascending the hill. Mr BRADFORD seeing that a collision was inevitable, jumped from his seat in the saddle, and alighting on his newly broken leg, fell under the wagon whell which passed over the body. One of the fore wheels breaking was the means of stopping the team, just in time to prevent a collison with the stage, which had several passengers who undoubtedly have been injured had it occured. One of Mr. BRADFORD's horses was killed and two crippled during the run. He lingered in agony from his injuries until about half past two a.m. Tuesday, when death relieved him of his sufferings. Mr. Bradford was a man of sterling integity and uncommon energy and fortitude, an affectionate husband and tender father. He leaves a widow and five children who are commended to the traveling public as they journey up Pino Blanco Mt." 

Death of Miss Sadie BRADFORD.

It is hard to chronicle the death of the young, and especially so, when it is a young and beautiful girl in the first flush of womanhood, and happy in the expectation of becoming a wife in a few short weeks. Such where the circumstances in the death of Miss Sadie BRADFORD, who died at Gertrude last Monday night. She was the grand daughter of Mr. Dorsey RAMSDEN, of Bridgeport, and has spent many of her girlish years at his home, where her beauty and winning manners made her a favorite with old and young. Her health has ben very delicate for several years, but her friends hoped her youth would overcome the disease, and had sanctioned her approaching marriage. But, One, wiser, called her, and in the solemn watches of the night, all unexpectedly to her friends, she passed away. Her parents and relatives have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their grief over the loss of this lovely girl, whose grief, bright life has so suddenly ended. Deceased was born at Plainsburg, and was aged but eighteen years. Her remains were taken to Fresno Flats for burial. 

recovering.- Al. BRANSON, who was supposed to have been mortally wounded by his father-in-law some ten days ago, is recovering rapidly, and expects to be about attending to business soon. It appears that the ball took a circuitous route around the body, and never entered the cavity of the chest.

ELLA BRANSON, Fresno Bee, July 2, 1946
Mrs. Ella Branson
MERCED (Merced Co.) July 2-Funeral services for Mrs Ella Geary Branson, 86, a native of Whitlock Mariposa County, who died here Saturday, will be conducted tomorrow at 2:P M in Hornitos. The funeral cortege will leave the Ivers & Alcorn Chapel in Merced at 11:30 A M.
Mrs. Branson was the widow of Joseph Branson, widley known Hornitos cattleman.  She is survived by the following sons and daughters: John J Branson, Hornitos; Ernest E Branson, Kingsburg; Eldred G Branson, San Bernardino, and Mrs. Grace Warner, Sanger; nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren- transcribed by cferoben

An aged pioneer of this county, died of cancer at his home at Mt. Gaines Saturday, October 21st, 1905, age seventy-four years.Mr. Branson was born in Missouri, where he married when quite young and came to California with his bride soon afterwards. He located near Quartzburg and engaged in goat raising. Some of the old residents still remember his large band of Angora goats, which were admired by all who saw them. He subsequently moved to Darrah where he lived until a year ago, when, his health failing, he moved to Mrs. PEARD'S ranch at Mt. Gaines to be in a warmer climate. All of his children were born and always lived in Mariposa county. He is survived by an aged widow, four sons, Joe, Hiram, Wiley and Will, and two daughters, Mrs Phoebe HURD of Darrah and Mrs. Martha PEARD of Mt. Bullion. He also leaves an aged sister, Mrs SCOTT, of Quartzburg. He was a kind and affectionate husband and father, a faithful friend and a good neighbor. Notwithstanding his great sufferings, he never murmured, but always gave a cheery greeting to all who called during his long sickness and appeared delighted with the prattle of his grandchildren. The funeral took place from his late residence Monday afternoon and was largely attended. Interment in Quartzburg cemetery 

One of the early pioneers of Mariposa county, passed to his final rest last Monday at the ripe old age of 83 years.Mr. Branson was a native of Tennessee and his first residence in this county was at Phillips Flat near the Merced river in Hornitos district, where he resided for a number of years. He then located nearer Hornitos where he lived continuously for thirty-five years and where he died.Mr. Branson was married while a young man to the estimable lady who survives him. Ten children were the result of their union, nearly all of whom are now alive. Deceased was a kind husband and father, of a generous and hospitable nature, and a man who merited and claimed the respect of all. His death is sadly regretted.The funeral was held in Hornitos and the body was laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery of that town 

BRANSON, Nettie August 4, 1888 Maripos Gazette ( Submitted by W. Disbro )

Miss Nettie BRANSON, who, for the last two months has been lying sick at the residence of Perry HOLLAND, died last Monday evening. She was a daughter of Isaac BRANSON of Chowchilla, and was aged about nineteen years. She suffered intensely from a complication of the disease, and her death was not unexpected. Her remains were taken to Quartzburg for
interment.

BRECKINRDGE, John W. May 14, 1892 Mariposa Gazette(submitted by W. Disbro )

John W. BRECKINRIDGE.

     Hon. John W. BECKINGRIDGE died very suddenly at his home in Merced
about midnight, May 9th. He was in his usual health and spirits up to
nine o'clock that night, at which time he was siezed with cramp colic,
and although all avaiable remedies were used he died within a couple of
hours.
     Mr. BRECKINGRIDGE was one of the most talented men in California
gifted with all that goes to make up a brillant lawyer and gentleman.
Although still a young man, he had climbed high in his profession and
was known in many cities and towns of California as a lawyer of
unquestioned ability and of unquestioned integrity in business matters.
For fifteen years he made his home in California, and most of that time
has been spent in Merced, of which county he was District Attorney; and
also represented this district in the Assembly. He was the son of John
C. BRECKINRIDGE who was Vice-President under BUCHANAN. Very many friends
will feel regret over the sudden death of this talented man.

Fatal Accident.- On Mondaqy last, a teamster named A.M. BREECE, was almost instantly killed by the upsetting of his wagon near Bob FRY's cabin. He arrieved here the day previous with a load of goods for MacDERMOTT & Co., in a large wagon and tender, drawn by twelve horses. He was on his down trip to Stockton, with empty wagons, at the time the capsize took place. In addition to the facts set forth in the following verdict of the Coroners jury, we learn he was a native of Pennsylvania, of German decent, and a Catholic. Dr. GRANDVOINET, our efficent Coroner, was promptly on the ground, and empanelled a jury and held aninquest on the body, with the following result; We, the undersigned jury, enpannelled in the inquisition on the body of A.M. BREECE, deceased find that he was an American, named A.M. BREECEaged about 45 years, and a teamster between Mariposa and Stockton, Cal. and that he came to his death by internal injuries recieved from the upsetting of his wagon this, 14th August, 1865, about half a mile from Frank Lewis, at a place commonly known as Bob Fry's place. Also found on the body one check on Sather & Co., for $140, from MacDERMOTT &Co.; silver $22.40; gold coin $60. C. KERRINS Foreman,F. A. DAVIS,Pete GORDON,E. H. QUICK,George McCOY,S.E. MAGOON,M.B. CANNON.

Mrs Rachel BREWER, Mariposa Gazette,May 8,, 1875 (submitted by William Disbro)

In Bridgeport, Mariposa county, aged 68 years.

Death of Mrs. Penelope BRIDGES This venerable and respected lady, whose decease had long been anticipated, is the person refereed to in the last week's Gazette as the mother of Mrs. Elizabeth COFFMAN, wife of Wm. COFFMAN, of this place. The deceased was born in London, England, March 16th, 1794. This gave to her an age of four score and four (84) years- far above the average of human life. She leaves three daughters- Mrs. J.C. ZIGNEGO, Stockton; Mrs. MURRAY, who resides in Oregon; and Mrs. W. COFFMAN, of Mariposa - all of whom were in attendance on their revered mother during her last hours. There are two of the grand daughters of deceased in Stockton- Mrs. N. VIZELICH, daughter of Mrs. MURRY, and Mrs. H.H. DEVOLL, daughter of Mrs. ZIGNEGO. It is worthy of remark, that with the exception of the death of a child of Mrs. DEVOLL, a great grand- child of deceased, no death has occurred among the descendants of Mrs. BRIDGES during forty years. She was a early pioneer to this State, and settled in Stockton in 1850, where she resided ever since. Her last moments, although painful from sickness, were relieved by the pleasing knowledge that close by her bedside stood her three loving daughters, ready to minister to her every wish. After a painful illness of about five months, she bade adieu to all that was dear to her of this earth, and calmly passed the threshold to the life beyond. She leaves behind many besides her daughters and grand-children to morn her loss. She lost her husband early life, and never married again. Mrs. COFFMAN has faithfully stood by her aged parent day and night, without intermission or rest, during the whole time of her illness, and until the last lump of clay fell upon the grave that now contains all that was mortal of her mother; her spirit is with Him who gave it. Mrs. COFFMAN has the sympathy of her many friends here, who can fully appreciate the painful affliction she has undergone during her protracted stay in Stockton.

Died in Hospital.- Dennis BRIEN who has been in declining health for some three years past, was buried on Sunday last. He was a pioneer merchant of this place, and stood high as a business man during the palmy days of business in old Mariposa.
 

At Mariposa, April 24th, 1889, Joseph BREITKOPF, a native of Germany, aged 48 years. 

Found Dead.

   Richard BRONGHAM, an old miner who lived alone on Sherlocks, was
found dead in his cabin last Monday. Word was brought into town, and E.
P. WASON acting Coroner, summoned a jury and held an inguest. It was
ascertained that death resulted from natural causes. The body was baried
in the public cemetery on Wednesday. Mr. BRONGHAM was one of the pioneer
miners of this region, and it is said that at one time he was Mayor of
New York City. His was the fate, so common to many of our miners; to die
alone, and in poverty.

BRONNER, Carlo March 16, 1889 Mariposa Gazette ( submitted by W. Disbro)

Found Dead. Carlo BRONNER a resident of Hunter's Valley, was found dead on February 28th. Deceased was a native of Switzerland, and was about 47 years old. He had lived for many years in this county, and was well and favorably known. He lived alone on the ranch 3/4 of a mile from the store of the Farrare Bros., in Hunter's Valley, and was last seen alive on the 25th of February. On the 28th Mr. Joseph SMITH discovered him lying face downward in a small stream of water near his home. It was at first supposed to be a case of suicide, an a inquest was ordered by acting coroner, J. L. SMITH, of Bear Valley. A jury was impaneled and it was discovered that his death resulted from natural causes, the deceased having been subject to fits, and he evidently fallen into the water while suffering from the effects of one, and so met his death. Mr. BRONNER had no known relations in this state. 

CHAS. BROWN BURIED AT HORNITOS

Charles Owen Brown, a native son, was born in Indian Gulch in 1856. He
lived the sixty-nine years of his life in Merced and Mariposa counties
and during that time he saw the population drift from the foot-hills to
the valleys. He, himself, with his family moved from Hornitos to Le
Grand in 1902. He was an excellent saddle and harness maker as well as a
cobbler and he followed these occupations here in Le Grand for many
years.

Recently his wife has been ailing and she had gone to Oakland to be with
one of her daughters. Saturday, July11, he with his son, Charles, who
lived with him in Le Grand, were called to Oakland, as Mrs. Brown was
considered to be in a critical condition.  She improved after they
arrived and Mr. Brown was returning to Le Grand Tuesday. While hurrying
with a nephew to catch a car, he was overcome with the heat and died
suddenly of heart failure at 3 P. M. The body was shipped to Hornitos
and Saturday, July 18, at 10 A. M., funeral and burial services were
held at the Hornitos Cemetery, C. B. Caveginero, officiating.

Deceased leaves besides his widow, Mrs. Theodora Brown the following
children: C. O. Brown, Le Grand; Mrs. Valentine Wearing, Oakland;
Abalardo Brown, Sultana; Mrs. Isabel Scriver, Vallejo; Mrs. Leanora
Presbea, Oakland.

BROWN, John

Transcribed by Steve Miller

Mariposa County Bk 3 page 34
Yosemite National Park, California

John Brown, dod Oct 31, 1933
res: Indian Village, YNP dob: unknown age: 70 approx.
sex: male race: Indian marital status: Widowed
spouse: Lena Rube
occ: yrs in occ: 55yrs
bp: Yosemite, Mariposa, California
father: Capt Bill bp: Yosemite, Mariposa
mother: unknown
length in res: 60 plus
informant: Chris Brown Yosemite
burial: Yosemite National Park Nov 2, 1933
embalm: C E Welch
funeral direct: Welch&Griffin Merced
cause: Chicken pox since 10/25/33
contrib: Chronic Myocarditis
physician: Hartley G Dewey, MD Yosemite, Ca.

JW Pratt Nov 3, 1933
by J W Emmert

BROWNE, Louise
Louis Browne Dies in Mariposa County
Modesto Bee and News- Herald September 19, 1935
Mariposa- Sept. 18- Mrs Louis R Browne, 71 resident of the Usona district for twenty-four years, died of pneumonia in the night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Glersch of Usona. She was born in Germany.
In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Browne leaves a son, Earl Browne of Fresno.
Funeral arrangements are being made by the Tiscornia-Ivesr & Alcorn Funeral Home of Mariposa.

BROWNFIELD, S. G.

Stockton Daily Independent
Monday, 3 June 1872
DIED -- at Hornitos, May 27th, S.G. BROWNFIELD, aged 46 years.
transcribed by Dee S.

After an illness covering the greater portion of two years, Albert Olcott Bruce died at his home at Wawona on the 21st inst. From paralysis. Mr. Bruce was one of the early settlers of this county, coming here in 1855, and ever since that time his home has been within the borders of Mariposa county. Born in the state of New York 74 years ago Mr. Bruce made his way to California and direct to Mariposa county, where he engaged in mining. When the Washington mine near Hornitos, was in operation he secured employment there and for fourteen years held the position of engineer for that company. About thirty years ago he moved to Wawona and his home ever since his been at that place. While working in Hornitos and on December 1, 1872 he was married in this town to Miss Azelia Van Campen and as a result of this union eleven children were born, seven of whom are left to mourn with their mother the loss of a generous husband and father. The children are: Mrs. Harriett Howard of San Francisco, Mrs. Jeanette Francis of Burlingame, Albert H. Bruce of Mt. Bullion, Jay C. Bruce and Wm. W. Bruce of Stent, Edward W. Bruce and Robert I. Bruce of Wawona. The body was brought to Mariposa Thursday evening by Undertaker McEilligott and yesterday at 10:30 o'clock was laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery above town. Mr. Bruce was well and favorably known in Mariposa county and leaves many friends who will regret to hear of his demise. The sympathy of the entire community in extended to the grief stricken widow and children. 

Wawona Resident Buried in Merced. Funeral services for Albert H BRUCE, 72, of Wawona, were held November 20 in the Mission Chapel of Ivers and Alcorn funeral home in Merced. Rev. Earl B. CLARK officiated, and burial was in the family plot in the IOOF cemetery, merced. Mr. BRUCE died in an Oakland hospital Movember 15. He had been a resident of Mariposa County the preater part of his life. He is survived by two sisters. Mrs. Jeanette SANCHEZ and Mrs. Harriet B. HARRIS of Wawona, and two brothers, Jay BRUCE of Georgetown and WIlliam BRUCE of Wawona. 

Death Notice.- The Bulletin of January 19th notices the death of Charles BRUCE, aged 64, a native of New Jersey. The name of Charles BRUCE is as familiar to us all in this section as that of any person could be. He was for many years Secretary of our Lodge of the Oddfellows in this place, and up to the time of his departure from among us he held membership in good standing in our lodge. He was, during his protracted > and painful illness, cared for by the lodge and by his relatives. We do not propose at this writing to speak at length of our old-time friend, although so far as his career here in this locality and of the BRUCE family generally is concerned we are quite familiar. We presume a suitable obituary notice will be prepared by some of the Brother BRUCE'S relatives or friends, which, if written, we will take pleasure in publishing.

BRUCE, Charles January 31,1880 Mariposa Gazette (submitted by W. Disbro)

In Memorium Odd Fellows' Hall, Mariposa Mariposa County, Jan. 27, 1880 To the officers and members of Mariposa Lodge No. 39. I.O.O.F. We, your Committee, who were appointed to draw up resolutions of respect to the memory of our deceased brother, Charles BRUCE, beg leave to report the following: Whereas, The Great Giver and Creator of men, and all things of earth, has decreed the finality of the earthly life of our devoted and respected brother Charles BRUCE, who by the hand of death dissevered his union with us on the 19th day of January, 1880, In San Francisco, and has passed to the Grand Lodge above- it behooves us, the remaining band of brothers with whom he has so long been affiliated to express our most sincere sorrow over his lamented death, be it therefore Resolved. That in the death of Brother Past Grand Charles BRUCE, Our lodge has lost one of its most zealous and brightest members, who while in the midst of life and health, was a strict guardian outside as well as in the lodge, of its best interest; his family now living, a devoted farther and brother; and the community an honest and upright citizen. Resolved, That we tender our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their great loss. Resolved. That this lodge tender its most sincere thanks to the members of the General Relief Committee of San Francisco for their brotherly attention in administering to the wants of their brother during the time of his last painful illness. Resolved. That the lodge be draped in mourning for thirty days, and the brothers wear the usual mourning badge. Resolved. That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of deceased, and one be forwarded to the New Age of San Francisco for publication. GEORGE STEWART E.B. SKELTON. ANGEVINE REYNOLDS. 

Funeral service were held this week for Jay C. BRUCE, who died February 8th, 1963, at the age of 81.. Mr. BRUCE, who was born in the Gold Rush town of HORNITOS, is survived by two daughters and a sister.BRUCE spent 30 years with the State Fish and Game Commission from 1918 thru 1948. He took countless lions from the hills of Monterey County.His adventures as a California Official Lion hunter are publish in a book "Cougar Killer," 1953.Jay killed a total of 668 cougars, and many time escaped narrowly.Many times he was clawed by wounded cats.Once he crawled into a cave to rescue his hunting dogs from a cornered mountain lion. Another time he lost his footing and slid down a snow bank, landing between two cougars devouring a deer.He faced a treed lion with an empty rifle on another occasion but was saved by one of his dogs who brought him a little pouch full of bullets.

Another good man gone.- John B. BRUCE, so well known to our citizens and the people of this section generally, died suddenly in a apoplectic fit at his home, Big Tree Station, early Saturday morning last, just after rising from his bed. For a year or two past Mr. BRUCE has been in declining health, and his sudden death at any moment was predicted by many who knew his condition best. He was the son of Charles BRUCE, formerly of this place, who died in San Francisco near three years ago. The deceased has been connected with Mr. A.H. WASHBURN in the stage business and proprietorship of the property known as the Big Tree Station for several years, and up to the time of his death. He married a Miss Katie NICHOLS, daughter of Wm. NICHOLS, now deceased, of this town. He leaves a wife and three children besides several relatives, to morn his loss. Mrs. Jean L. WASHBURN and Mrs. J. J. COOK were his aunts, and Albert BRUCE now living near Hornitos his uncle. The deceased was a through business man of great energy, and will be very much missed by his associates from the management of the hotel and premises at the Big Tree Station. His remains were taken to San Francisco, and under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, was buried besides his father in the family plot in the I.O.O.F. cemetery, he being a member of that order. [Since the above was in type we learned that the friends of deceased concluded to bury his remains in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Merced, which was accordingly done by the order on Tuesday afternoon, which attended in full force and the cortege of the fraternity was followed to the grave by a large number of private citizens, relatives and friends of the deceased.]

Drowned.- A man by the name of BRYANT was drowned in the Merced river, at Murray's Ferry, on Tuesday last. Deceased appeared to be partialy intoxicated and after stripping off his clothes and swimming about for a few minutes, came out and dressed, and then started to wade the river. He got nearly across and stopped where the water was up to his chin and appeared to be drinking as he waded. He suddenly sank, disappeared and never came rose again. His body was recovered the same evening.

At Modesto, Stanislaus county, April 13th, Kate, wife of George BUCK, aged 35 years.

Death of R. T. BUFFORD.

   On Saturday last were performed the rites of burial over Roland
Tankersley BUFFORD, one of the earliest settlers of this part of
California. Mr. BUFFORD was born in Alabama 72 years ago, and moved at
an early age to Tennessee, thence to Arkansas. When the California gold
excitement begun he set out across the plains with a large company, of
which John BEEVES was a member. They came by the El Paso route, and
arrived here in 1850, coming directly to what is now Fresno County. Here
Mr. BUFFORD resided ever since, highly esteemed by his numerous
acquaintances. At one time he was Deputy-Sheriff of Mariposa County. He
was a most agreeable companion, being of more than ordinary inteligence
and of a kindly disposition exhibited by a dignified courtesy of manner
and was full of entertaining anecdotes of the old days. His family has
the sympathy of the community in their affliction.- Raymond Times.

John BUGMANAKA---William SMITH ,Aug 25,1877 issue of the Mariposa Gazette. submitted by William Disbro

Took poison and died.- Wm. SMITH, a native of Finland, aged about sixty-four years, whose true name is given as John BUGMAN, residing at Pratt's Ranch on Pea Ridge, in this county, on the 11th instant while laboring under aberration of the brain, took strychnine, which caused his death. Deceased had been aresident of this county for the past twenty five years. A Coroner's inquest was held which elicited the above facts.

Abigail BURCKHALTER , THURSDAY, 20 AUG 1868 Stockton Daily Independent (submitted by Dee S)
DEATH - at Hornitos, Aug. 15th, Mrs. Abigail BURCKHALTER, of a pulmonary affection, after an illness of 2 months, a native of Ohio, and aged 52 years.

Death of Abram BURCKHALTER

Last Thursday evening's mail contained an unusual amount of sad news for us to chronicle in the Gazette. The first letter opened announced the death of Ella GUARD whom we have noticed elsewhere. The next was from Judge BURCKHALTER of Santa Rosa giving information of the death of his son, Abram BURCKHALTER, well known to our oldest residents now living in the county. He left California last winter for New Mexico and reached Las Vegas on the 6th of February and was taken ill a few days after his arrival. His disease was abcess's of the bowels from which he suffered beyond description ultimately causing his death, which occurred on the 10th inst. at the Exchange Hotel in that city. He was formerly Deputy Treasurer under John ROONY of this county about 20 years ago. Abe as he was formerly called was generally beloved by all who knew him. He was honest, harmless and possessed a big heart, and was noted for his amiability and reliability. He bore the apparition of " Honest Abe" and wore it well. He was the oldest son of Judge and Mrs. BURCKHALTER from whom he never parted company until his mothers death. Judging from the letter the Judge is sorely afflicted at the loss of his favorite son on whom he centered his greatest affection. Judge BURCKHALTER was the founder and builder of the Burckhalter Toll Road now known as Slatterey's who is the present owner. Twenty years ago there lived a happy family at the toll house, which is still there but the family is scattered, and except the Judge death has carried them away. Abe was 43 years of age and unmarried and leaves a host of friends here and elsewhere who will sorrow exceedingly at the news of his death. July 22, 1882 Mariposa Gazette

BURCKKALTER- At Las Vegas, New Mexico, July 10th, 1882, Abram BURKKALTER- formerly of this county- aged 43.

Death of Death of Judge BURCKHALTER.

The sad tidings of the death of Judge Jeremiah BURCKHALTER, formerly of this county, reached here by last Thursday's mail. He died October 28th, at his home in Santa Rosa, Sonoma COunty, after an illness of two months. The deceased, with his family which was composed of his wife and two sons, Abram and O'Cain, settled in this county at an early period, about 1855. He was a physician, but followed the practice of medicine but little, as he was given to enterprise from which he sought to achieve a competency more speedily than pursuing his profession in a healthy neighborhood. The principle enterprise in which he engaged, was the building of a toll road across the mountain on the main road leading from Hornitos to Mariposa, afterwards known as the 'Burckhalter Toll Road,' for which he obtained a franchise for a number of years, and which proved to be a remunerative investment. He built up a home for himself and family on the line of his road, where they lived and prospered for several years. During the time his attention became diverted to politics, and he was elected County Judge, which position he held for one term. Following this he was engaged in the practice of law, was appointed District Attorney, and for awhile was associated with J. B. CAMPBELL in the law business. About the close of Judge BURCKHALTER's official career, Mrs. BURCKHALTER died at her home on the toll road. She was a lady beloved by all who knew her. Shortly after her death, the road was sold to Thomas SLATTERLY, the present owner, and Judge B. removed to Visalia, where he resumed the practice of medicine, and where he married his second wife, who survives him. For several years and up to the time of his death, he has lived in Santa Rosa. Judge BURCKHALTER was possessed of many excellent qualities; he was hospitable and generous to a fault. He was a Mason and a Odd Fellow, and was affiliated with the lodges of this place, during his residence here. His son Abram died some few years ago in Arizona. The deceased was a native of Indiana aged 70 years.

BURCKHALTER- In Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, October 28th, 1883, Judge Jeremiah aged 70 years, 3 months and 28 days, a native of Indiana.November 10, 1883 Mariposa Gazette

An Unprovoked Murder.

    Madera, April 27.-- A murder was committed to-day on one of Henry
MILLER'S ranches, near Firebaugh. August KOENIG an old employee, shot
and killed Henry BURGER, the harnessmaker on the Dos Palos ranch. From
what can be ascertained the man had no previous trouble. August KOENIG
said he was going to kill Henry MILLER and E. H. MILLER, the foreman of
the Dos Palos  ranch. He went into the room of the men and got a shotgun
therefrom. BURGER asked him where he was going and what he intended
doing. It was then that KOENIG turned and, with an answer fired the
fatal shot, killing Burger instantly. KOENIG left the place of the
murder, and a pose of men over took him about two miles distant and he
was shot and wounded resisting arrest. Their was strong talk of lynching
him. He was immediately brought to Madera and had his wounds dressed.
They are considered fatal.

SISTER OF MRS. DEXTER CALLED BY DEATH

Mrs Sadie Frances Burgess, sister of Mrs Kate R. Dexter of Mariposa died at St. Joseph's hospital in Stockton on April 24th, following an illness of several months. She recently underwent two operations. She was a native of Calaveras County, age 41 years. She was the daughter of the late Constant Bund, who died last summer, and Mrs Mina Bund of Stockton and the wife of James Burgess, a prominent livestock dealer of Stockton. Funeral services were held Saturday at the B. C. Wallace Chapel in Stockton with interment in the Park View Cemetery at French Camp. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in Stockton with more that 200 beautiful floral offerings from loving friends. The services were held under the auspices of the Stockton Eastern Star Chapter. Besides her husband and mother deceased is survived by two sons, six sister and one brother, also many other near relatives. 

 HATTIE BURNETT  submitted by Joan GOFF    KatieGoff@aol.com
My grandmother, whom I never got to know but know I would have loved.
 

Mrs. Hattie C. BURNETT, beloved wife of Thomas H. Burnett of Goff station,
near Exchequer, Mariposa county, died on the 9th inst. The lady was aged 35
years and 10 months. Beside the sorrowing husband, five children and several
brothers and sisters are left to mourn her untimely end, as well as a wide
circle of friends.   --Merced County Sun, January 15, 1915, page five.
--------------------

She was survived by children: Thomas Jr., age 13; Winona, age 11; Katie, age
9; Frank, age 6; and Mary, age 4. Also survived by brothers and sisters:
Lizzie Grant Hansen, Edwin C. Goff, William Goff, and Katherine Ann Simpson Ollrich.

Cause of death was pneumonia.

BURNETT, William August 19, 1899 Mariposa Gazette
 
 Died in a fit of Insanity.
                      Stockton, August 12- William BURNETT, of Mariposa
 county, who was sent from that county to the State Asylum here several
 months ago, and was discharged as cured last June, died yesterday at the
 Detention Hospital in this city, while in a strait jacket. He came
 to the police office yesterday and said he was crazy and wanted to be
 taken care of or he would do himself harm. He asked to be placed in a
 strait jacket because he felt that he would soon be violently insane. He
 died from apoplexy. - S.F. Bulletin.
                       The deceased had been sent to the asylum from this
 county, he was violently insane at the time and evidently was not cured
 when released. The authorities at the asylum have a faculty of
 discharging inmates sent  from this county as cured in a short time and in most
 cases they have been returned in a short time.
 
 

John BURT, In Fresno county, August 10, 1876, , aged 20 years, 11 months and 15 days.

BUSANO, Fabian

Merced Sun Star, Merced, CA. March 13, 1941

Graveside Rites Held For Busano

Graveside services for Fabian Busano, 68, will be held Saturday morning at 10 in the Hornitos Catholic cemetery with the Rev. Mather Matthew O'Brien officiating.

Busano, a life-long resident of Hornitos, died Wednesday in the Merced General hospital.
The Ivers and Alcorn mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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Merced Sun Star, Merced, CA. Wednesday, March 15, 1941

Fabian Busano of Hornitos Dies

Fabian Busano, 68, a life-long resident of Hornitos, died today in the Merced General hospital after a short illness.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Chona Trabucco of Hornitos and Mrs. Angelina Garate of Atwater; and four brothers, Rosendo Busano of Hornitos, Yoneasa Busano of Fresno, Percy of Turlock and Thomas Busano.

The Ivers and Alcorn funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
transcribed by alma stone

Modesto Bee, Thursday, Dec. 29, 1977, p D8
MARIA T. BUSANO

A  rosary for Maria Theresa Busano, 90, of Turlock will be recited at 8 
o'clock  tonight in the Norton Mortuary, Turlock, with a graveside service at 10 
a.m.  Friday in the Chapel of the Flowers in Turlock Memorial Park.
Mrs. Busano  died Tuesday in a Modesto convalescent hospital.
She was born in Mariposa and  made her home there and in Hornitos before 
moving to Turlock in 1917. She  remained in Turlock until moving to a Modesto 
convalescent home three years  ago.
Survivors include her son, Percy Busano Jr. of Turlock, a brother,  Stanley 
Castro of Mariposa, two sisters, Eloise Steele of Mariposa and Virginia  
Pantajas of Yuma, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and eight  
great-great-grandchiildren.

Merced Sun Star, Merced, CA. Sept. 12, 1950, page 8.

Pioneer Resident Of Hornitos Dies

Mrs. Mary Busano, a life-long resident of Hornitos, died in a Merced hospital at 7:15 a.m. today following an illness of two weeks. She was 79 years old.

Mrs. Busano, who was born and reared in Hornitos, was well known throughout that area. He husband, the late Rusando [sic] Busano, was an early-day teamster. Decades ago he packed wood on mule-back from mountains to feed the wood-burning steam boilers in the mines.

Living are three daughters, Mrs. Louise Visher, Merced, Mrs. Fred Hauhuth, Hornitos, and Mrs. Isabel Mulligan, San Jose; and a son, Joe Merino, of Hornitos.
All are cousins of Councilman Joe Merino of Merced,
Also living are three sisters, Mrs. Alice Glazier and Mrs. Maggie Chitum, both of Hornitos, and Mrs. Julia Merino, Stockton; eight grandchildren, and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home.
transcribed by alma stone

Modesto  Bee, Sunday, February 24, 2002, p B3

PERCY BUSANO JR.
June 27, 1908 -  Feb. 22, 2002

Percy Busano Jr., 93, of Turlock died Friday at Colony Park  Care Center, 
Modesto.
Mr. Busano was a native of Hornitos. He lived in  Turlock 82 years. He was a 
1929 graduate of Turlock High School. He was a  warehouse foreman for Tri 
Valley Growers. He was a member of the Stanislaus  Indian Club.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Elmer Busano of Turlock; and  two 
grandchildren.
A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Allen Mortuary.  Burial at Lakewood 
Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday  and from 8:30 to 
noon Tuesday at the  mortuary. tranascribed by Alma Stone

Modesto  Bee, Tuesday, July 26, 1994, p D 16

RICHARD L. BUSANO
Oct. 3, 1942 -  July 23, 1994

Richard L. Busano, 51, of Turlock died Saturday at Emanuel  Medical Center. 
Mr. Busano was a native of Turlock. He lived in Turlock all his  life. He 
worked as a warehouseman for Tri Valley Growers. He was a member of the  Cortez 
Shinwa Kia Association and the Stanislaus American Indian  Association.
He is survived by his wife Yoshiko Busano of Turlock; children,  Anthony 
Kiyoshi Busano of Modesto and Kiyoko Christine Busano of Turlock; and  his parents 
Percy and Ruby Busano of Turlock.
A funeral will be conducted at  11 a.m. Wednesday at the Allen Mortuary 
Chapel, Turlock. Burial will follow at  Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson. Visitation 
will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today  and from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at 
the  chapel.

BUSANO, Rosendo
Mariposa Gazette, Mariposa, CA. Thursday, April 7, 1949

Busano Funeral Service Yesterday

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Hornitos for Rosendo Busano, 80, with the Rev. Fr. M.J. Stack officiating and Tiscornia-Ivers handling the arrangements.

Busano died suddenly at his home in Hornitos Sunday night. He was born there March 1, 1869, and spent his entire lifetime in that community.

Busano had been engaged in the wood business for many years, having hauled wood to the Washington mine and Coulterville in the early days by mule-back.
The past few years he had been employed by local cattleman.

Deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Busano; a sister Angelita Garate of Merced, and two brothers, Ynacio Busano of Turlock and Tom Busano of Sacramento. transcribed by alma stone

Francois BUTIN  January 6, 1877 Mariposa Gazette(submitted by William Disbro)

At Green's Gulch, Mariposa county, December 29th, Francois BUTIN, a native of France, aged 54 years.

Mrs. Amelia BUTLER.

     Last week we published a notice of the death of Mrs. Amelia BUTLER,
who died at her home in San Francisco, December 27, 1891. Mrs. BUTLER
was born at Bear Valley, in this county, and has always been remembered
by the citizens of that town, for the sweetness of her disposition as a
child, and for her remarkable beauty of person. Leaving Bear Valley,
with her family, when still a small child, she was carefully educated in
the city, and among a large circle of schoolmates and loving friends,
she grew up to beautiful womanhood. About eight years ago, she married
Charles H. BUTLER, a prominent young man of San Francisco, and her
married life, has been a full realization of her childhood dreams. Mrs.
BUTLER leaves her loving husband, a fond mother, two sisters and two
brothers, to mourn her loss, besides a very large circle of friends, for
none knew this woman, but to love her.

 Mrs. Henry C. Butters, wife of the millionaire mining man of that named,
 died in Yosemite Valley Sunday morning last after a two weeks illness
 with pneumonia. Physicians were in attendance from San Francisco and
 everything possible was done to prevent the malady from becoming fatal
 but to no avail. The remains were taken to Piedmont, the family home,
 for interment. Tom Hilk

Another Baby Gone.- On Thursday morning last the infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. BYERS succumbed to that disease dysentery, which is prevailing
among the children here at present and seems to be quite fatal, no less
than five having died within the last four weeks. Mr. BYERS had just
returned with his family to his home in Sweetwater, about 12 miles
distant from Mariposa, when his baby took sick. The old adage that
misfortune never comes singly, is true, for in this case Mr. BYERS had
only partially recovered from a long spell of illness and prostration
caused by a broken leg.

J. T. Boysen Summonded
Mariposa Gazette, June 1, 1939
transcribed by Steve Miller

Julius T. Boysen, who for 40 years has been a resident and photographer of Yosemite Valley, died at Sacramento
 Monday of this week following a lengthy illness.  He was 70 years of age.  

Mr. Boysen was born in San Francisco and went to Yosemite in 1900 where he operated a photographic studio 
up until the time of his death.  He had become proficient in his work and he spent much of his time making
 choice photographs of the various scenes in the entire park.  His work started in a little studio in the
 old village when the annual number of visitors to the park was from 5000 to 6000 and when the park concessions 
were granted under state supervision.  In later years when the park was transferred to the Federal Government
 his business was enlarged and moved to new quarters in the new village on the north side of the valley.

 In his work, Mr. Boysen had met and photographed men and women of all nations and of all ranks from the natives
 of the park to presidents and nobility from every country. 

Surviving him are his widow Mrs. Mabel S. Boysen; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur St. Clair, Sacramento; 
two sisters, Miss Theresa Boysen and Mrs. Emily Vale, both of San Francisco and two granddaughters.

 Funeral rites are to be held this Thursday afternoon at 3:30 at the Tiscornia, Ivers and Alcorn Funeral Home
 with interment to follow in the Masonic Cemetery.  The services will be under the auspices of the Mariposa 
Masonic Lodge of which he was a member." 

A boy of sixteen years, fell from a precipice on the South Fork of the Merced River, on Monday last, some forty or fifty feet, and instantly killed. He struck upon a mass of rocks below and rolled into the river. Just previous to the occurance he had left the house to go to a neighboring grocery on a errand. His dog returned to the house and acted strangely, so that his father, who was waiting his return, became alarmed, and started after him. On discovering the nature of the accident, he procured assistance, and the body of his unfortunate son was recovered. 

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